Sonobe Castle: Built during the turbulent transition from the late Edo period to the Meiji era, it allows visitors to simultaneously sense the remnants of castle architecture and the shift toward modernity.
Soba noodle making experience at the former Maki Elementary School: While feeling the warmth of the wooden schoolhouse, you can savor soba made with locally sourced buckwheat flour—freshly ground, freshly kneaded, and freshly boiled.
Honey Experience: Experience pure honey born from Nantan City's abundant nature. Gain intellectual insight into the importance of protecting honeybee ecosystems and the local environment.
Maki Shrine: This is an exceptionally rare and beautiful shrine wher...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Kyoto Mountain Retreat Harmonizing the Senses
About
Sonobe Castle: Built during the turbulent transition from the late Edo period to the Meiji era, it allows visitors to simultaneously sense the remnants of castle architecture and the shift toward modernity.
Soba noodle making experience at the former Maki Elementary School: While feeling the warmth of the wooden schoolhouse, you can savor soba made with locally sourced buckwheat flour—freshly ground, freshly kneaded, and freshly boiled.
Honey Experience: Experience pure honey born from Nantan City's abundant nature. Gain intellectual insight into the importance of protecting honeybee ecosystems and the local environment.
Maki Shrine: This is an exceptionally rare and beautiful shrine wher...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Itinerary
1
Site of Sonobe Castle
A picture-story guide at Sonobe Castle, "Japan's last castle." Tour of the surviving Yaguramon gate, Tatsumi turret, guardhouse, and more
20 minutes
2
旧摩気小学校前（バス）
Soba noodle making experience & lunch
2 hours
3
旧摩気小学校前（バス）
Honey Experience
30 minutes
4
Make Shrine
Visiting Maki Shrine: A shrine listed in the Engishiki (Engishiki Shrine) since ancient times
15 minutes
5
Ryuonji Temple
Experience Zen meditation at Ryuonji Temple (90 minutes)
Established in 1509, this ancient Soto Zen temple
A moment of tranquility captured in the satoyama woodlands
A program to "calm your mind" at the end of your trip
