・A local guide living in Nishio City will accompany you in Sakushima. ・You can be away from the busy life of the city and enjoy the nature of the island, feeling the sea breeze. ・We provide you rich ingredients of Sakushima surrounded by the sea. ・You can experience traditional japanese rustic life about 100 years ago, by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot named Kamado ・You can make traditional japanese dishes called "Ichiju Sansai" (1 soup/3dishes) for your lunch ・After lunch, you can enjoy your relaxing time, chatting with others, having coffee/tea etc… ・In your free time, you can also join “art” walks with the guide, or simply do nothing to feel the nature.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
insurance
English speaking guide
Ferry (Isshiki Port ⇔ Sakushima)
Nekkojuku experience (Including lunch)
Bus (Nishio Station ⇔ Isshiki Port)
Souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Nishio Station
MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gate
8:20 Meet your guide at Nishio Station
8:40 About 30 minutes by bus from Nishio
9:08 Isshiki Sakushima Port
9:30 Departure to Sakushima About 30 minutes by ferry
2
Sakushima
9:55 Arriving at Sakushima west port, Move to Nekko Juku
10:15～13:00 A program to experience traditional Japanese life
At the beach-side Nekko Juku,(root school) surrounded by nature, you can play all day while experiencing a traditional rustic lifestyle. The director Mr. Tani opened a school for developing character and personal progression in 2012. He handles the planning and operation of nature experience courses for children. Currently, Nekko Juku‘s activities center around providing a place to have experiences, while teaching the positive aspects of sustainable living and knowledge of how to use natural resources. This program, you can experience a traditional by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot, making Japanese dishes and miso soup for your lunch. This program provides a lively experience where you can feel a part of it.
13:00～14:30 Free time (art tour etc.)
If you wish, we can also guide you to Sakushima Art's masterpiece "Ohirune House" and more.
5 hours
3
Nishio
14:57 Departure to Isshiki, Sakushima West Port
15:35 After arriving at Isshiki, take a road bus to Nishio station for about 30 minutes
16:05 Arrive at Nishio Station
Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima
Shirosakicho
About
・A local guide living in Nishio City will accompany you in Sakushima. ・You can be away from the busy life of the city and enjoy the nature of the island, feeling the sea breeze. ・We provide you rich ingredients of Sakushima surrounded by the sea. ・You can experience traditional japanese rustic life about 100 years ago, by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot named Kamado ・You can make traditional japanese dishes called "Ichiju Sansai" (1 soup/3dishes) for your lunch ・After lunch, you can enjoy your relaxing time, chatting with others, having coffee/tea etc… ・In your free time, you can also join “art” walks with the guide, or simply do nothing to feel the nature.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
insurance
English speaking guide
Ferry (Isshiki Port ⇔ Sakushima)
Nekkojuku experience (Including lunch)
Bus (Nishio Station ⇔ Isshiki Port)
Souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Nishio Station
MEITETSU(Nagoya Railroad) Nishio Station in front of the ticket gate
