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A Journey Through Oku-Shizu
with All Five Senses

Special tour on 11-12 Feb. 2026
Held for only two days.

Savor food, culture, and architecture in perfect harmony
— a heartwarming retreat wrapped in the memories of the land.

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Taste

The Authentic Flavors of the Countryside

Wasabi

Wasabi

Wasabi, a signature specialty of Okushizu, thrives only in the pure, cold spring water that flows from its mountains.
On this tour, you'll harvest wasabi at a local wasabi field and then prepare and taste it yourself. Through this hands-on experience, you'll also discover the unpretentious treats that local people savor in their everyday lives.

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Ōkōchi Gozen

Dinner features a selection of the region’s finest dishes:
salt-grilled yamame trout, seasonal local vegetables steamed in a bamboo steamer, and Shizuoka oden.
We will also demonstrate traditional rice cooking using firewood and a “mushigama”—a steaming pot used until the early Showa era.

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Bento

Breakfast is served in a vintage menpa lunch box from the Showa period.
Before eating, you can try making your own miso balls, using locally inspired ingredients. The miso soup you prepare has a wonderfully comforting flavor.

Culture

Immerse Yourself in the Rich Culture and Timeless History

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KAGURA

On this tour, you will experience the traditional Kagura of the Hirano district in Shizuoka City, performed by the local preservation society.
Central to this festival is the Kagura dance, which is offered to the gods. Accompanied by the sounds of the flute and taiko drums, male dancers who have purified themselves for the ritual perform movements that have been passed down for centuries.
One of the biggest highlights of the Hirano Kagura is the Sword Dance (Tsurugi no Mai), where a powerful yet graceful performance is dedicated to the deity.

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Stay

The place you will be staying, Yado Nishimura, is a 250-year-old village headman’s residence.
A guided tour will be provided inside the house, with explanations from specialists about its structure and traditional building techniques.
Experience the architectural culture that has been preserved since the Edo period.

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Nature

In this small village where the river and mountains are remarkably close, you can fully immerse yourself in the rich nature and beautiful scenery.
You will feel how food, culture, and architecture harmonize seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

Time Table

Day1

10:00

Meet & depart from JR Shizuoka Station (North Exit)

  • Transportation by private shuttle
  • Transfer by bus to Utōgi, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. On-board introduction to the Oku-Shizuoka region and traditional houses
11:30

Lunch at Utsurogi

  • Enjoy the specialty “Soba Set with Wasabi Tempura”
12:30

Wasabi Field Tour & Snack Experience

  • Learn about wasabi cultivation from local farmers and try a harvesting experience
  • Charcoal-grilled taro and shiitake mushrooms on a small shichirin grill. Taste and compare fresh wasabi with soy sauce
  • Experience the local snack culture
14:00

Depart Utsurogi → Yado Nishimura

  • 20-minute bus ride
  • Check-in and get settled.
15:00

Traditional House Architecture Tour

  • Guided tour of the 250-year-old residence
  • Learn about its structure and construction techniques
16:00

Free Time

  • Tea by the irori hearth
  • Forest bathing on the engawa veranda
17:30

Dinner: Ōkōchi Gozen & Evening of Local Performing

  • Dinner featuring specialties from renowned local shops
  • Demonstration of firewood-cooked rice using a traditional “mushigama” steamer
  • Enjoy a performance of Kagura or Bon Odori by the local preservation society on the veranda
  • Bonfire lit in the garden
19:30

Quiet Moments by the Irori

  • Relax as charcoal is added to the hearth
  • Enjoy the scent and warmth of the fire
20:00

Bath Time

  • Use the on-site bath and shower facilities
  • Relax and unwind for the night

Day2

7:30

Wake up & free time

  • (Optional early-morning walk to “listen to the sounds of the forest”)
8:00

Breakfast & Miso Ball Workshop

  • Make miso balls using local ingredients
  • Enjoy a Showa-style bento breakfast served in a traditional menpa
9:30

Free Time

  • Walks, birdwatching, etc.
  • Take a photo and upload to SNS...
10:30

Souvenir Stop

  • Check out and leave by bus toward Shizuoka Station
  • Stops at “Mafujinosato” and “Wasabi-michi Ozawa” to purchase local products
11:30

Arrive at JR Shizuoka Station

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Detail Info

Departure DatesFebruary 11 (Wed, National Holiday) – February 12 (Thu), 2026
Meeting PointNorth Exit of JR Shizuoka Station
Tour Price¥35,000 per person × number of people　※Please apply as a group of 5 to 8 people
Capacity1 group of 5–8 people
How to BookBook This Tour
Contact usContact Form（Yado-Nishimura Inn）
その他Transportation: Chiyoda Taxi Co., Ltd.
Meals: Includes 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast
A tour conductor will not accompany you, but a local guide will provide assistance.
Notes＊Cancellation fee will be charged from 10 days prior to the tour.
10~8 days before the tour: 20% of the tour fee, 7~2 days before the tour: 30%, the day before the tour: 40%, the day of the tour: 100%.

＊The event will be held rain or shine. If stormy weather is expected on the day of the event, the event will be cancelled.
In such a case, a decision will be made in the morning of the day before the tour and we will contact you as soon as possible.
In the event of cancellation, all tour fees will be refunded.

＊Please disinfect your hands.
If you have a fever of 37.5°C or higher, or if you are not feeling well, please refrain from participating in the tour.

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