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Discover Asuka: A 3-Day Stay Amid Japan’s Timeless Scenery and Traditions What You’ll Experience Enjoy a special three-day, two-night stay in Asuka at “Yasaka,” a beautifully preserved traditional Japanese house. Savor local cuisine such as Asuka Nabe, explore with a guided tour, and enjoy personalized experiences only a local host can provide. Experiences Private Old-Style …

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Discover Japanese Cuisine in Oku-Asuka – Rice Ball Making and a Home-Cooked Lunch What You’ll Experience At “Yasaka,” a charmingly renovated old-style inn, you can enjoy a hands-on rice ball making experience followed by a delicious Japanese home-cooked lunch.You can also see the rice fields where the rice used is grown and experience the local …

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Experiencing Shugendo Practice in Yoshino: A Mountain Pilgrimage Guided by a German-born Buddhist Priest What You’ll Experience Experience Shugendo Practice firsthand by joining a pilgrimage led by a German-born Buddhist priest based at Sakuramotobo Temple in Yoshino. After joining a rite to pray for their safe travel, participants will hike into the mountains to gain …

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Experiencing Shugendo Practice at Ryusenji Temple in Dorogawa Onsen What You’ll Experience Ryusenji Temple, located in Dorogawa Onsen in Tenkawa Village, is the head temple of the Daigo school of Shingon Buddhism. Here, you can take part in a special experience that immerses you in the extraordinary spiritual world of Shugendo. You can actually take …

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Discover the Culture of Sushi at Japan’s Oldest Sushi Restaurant What You’ll Experience Enjoy modern sushi at Tsurube Sushi Yasuke, believed to be the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan. Interact with the owner (interpretation required) and experience the deep history of sushi. Experiences Kaiseki Cuisine Featuring Sweetfish Tsurube Sushi Yasuke is said to be the …

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Rural Capital E-bike Tour: Cycle through Asuka, Japan’s capital of 1,400 years ago, now a well-preserved village promoting sustainable tourism. Experience with all five senses! What You’ll Experience Asuka resident and Kyoto University lecturer, Stephen Gill, will guide you through the ancient capital on power-assist bicycles. This allows you to enjoy to the full the …

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