Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima

・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.

1. 1

   Nishio

   Pass by

   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. 2

   Sakushima

   5 hours

   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.

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   Nishio

   Pass by

   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

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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