Minamioguni Trip Overview
Jump straight into the life of the people living in the countryside surrounding Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan.
At a small bicycle shop located 900 m above sea level, we will gear up for our adventures.
We head out into the wide symbolic grass fields of Aso, a legacy of the areas deep culture.
Through the tour, we will experience how the landscapes changes from fields to forests and small mountain villages. The bicycle lets us freely explore this amazing landscape.
We will make one 3 hour stop during the trip to visit a local farmer. Only for this tour, they allow us to follow them into their fields where we harvest vegetables and learn about their organic farming.
Together we make classic Japanese home cooking that utilizes locally produced food and ingredients of the season.
Join us for a tour that allows for free exploration and interacting with locals and their culture.
Be prepared for a day of new experiences in a part of Japan you have never seen before!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Minamioguni, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Minamioguni, Kumamoto, Japan
Jump straight into the life of the people living in the countryside surrounding Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan.
At a small bicycle shop located 900 m above sea level, we will gear up for our adventures.
We head out into the wide symbolic grass fields of Aso, a legacy of the areas deep culture.
Through the tour, we will experience how the landscapes changes from fields to forests and small mountain villages. The bicycle lets us freely explore this amazing landscape.
We will make one 3 hour stop during the trip to visit a local farmer. Only for this tour, they allow us to follow them into their fields where we harvest vegetables and learn about their organic farming.
Together we make classic Japanese home cooking that utilizes locally produced food and ingredients of the season.
Join us for a tour that allows for free exploration and interacting with locals and their culture.
Be prepared for a day of new experiences in a part of Japan you have never seen before!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Mount Aso Trail, Aso-gun Kumamoto Prefecture
If you need help in getting to the starting point of the tour,
1. Inform us when you make a reservation.
2. We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your location and where to pick you up.
3. If you arrive at Minamioguni by bus you will most likely arrive at the bus station by the town hall or by the entrance to the hot spring area Kurokawa onsen.
4. We will pick you up at the bus station (or hotel if you have been staying a night in Minamioguni).
5. Look for the person in a red jacket with a name tag that says, Satoyama Journey.
