Miyajima

Miyajima Tori Gate (53 feet high) in water, UNESCO World Heritage site. You can walk to the gate in low tide.

Tea ceremony

Exclusive visit to a private residence for an informal tea ceremony mixing green powdered tea with hot water using a bamboo whisk.

Nishiki market, Kyoto

Nishiki Market is a Kitchen of Kyoto. A long street of various goods; food, tea, knives, flowers, small restaurants etc. Click here.

150 year old inn

Just below Mt. Aso active volcano, this 150 year old inn sits high on a nearby mountain. There are 7 outdoor hotspring bathing areas and 4 indoor. Mineral rich hot spring water cures many ailments. Bathing in Japan is not just for cleansing but for relaxation as well. Click here to learn more about hot spring bathing (Onsen).

Organic farm lunch, Kuju

About 20 different varieties of organic food are served. Menu varies according to season.

Organic farm visit

This road is so narrow that our micro bus couldn't turn around thus a short walk was the only way to get there. It felt good to walk after a huge wholesome organic lunch.

Giant wisteria

Giant old wisteria vine at Karatsu Castle.