Things to do in Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Found 7 plans in Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
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【Conmaiya】Tiny Moss Garden Making
"Conmai" means "small" in the Awa dialect of Tokushima Prefecture. We create conmai gardens using moss and plants from Kamiyama Town, Tokushima Prefecture. Come and enjoy the world of Commai! (^^) ★Moss Garden Making Experience★ Make your own moss garden that is unique in all the world. ♪ Take it home and nurture it with care. You will certainly grow to love it more and more with each coming day. If you need help for care of the garden, please contact us and we will help (paid service). 【About Conmaiya】 Location: 239-1, Nakadu, Kamibun, Kamiyama-cho, Myozai-gun, Tokushima Prefecture Our store is closed periodically, so please check our SNS or contact us directly for information on business hours. SNS Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/conmaiya Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/conmaiya_kamiyama/ Online Store:https://conmaiya.stores.jp
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Hands-on Crafts
5.0 (1 reviews)
JPY 2,500
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【Kamikatsu】Explore Mt. Irodori & Irodori Leaf Picking + Dinner
~To Those Considering a Trip to Kamikatsu ~ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of less than 1,500. In 2003, it became the first municipality in Japan to make a "Zero Waste Declaration", aiming to become a garbage-free town. For responsible travelers who want to experience Kamikatsu as it really is and learn and enjoy through travel, we offer a variety of programs. ~Story~ Colorful leaves used for decorating food are one of the specialties of Kamikatsu, and are a part of the culture born from the Japanese sense of beauty. Kamikatsu leaves are sold under the "Irodori" brand, and their value is recognized by traditional restaurants throughout Japan. Seasonal leaves, flowers, and wild vegetables are harvested, shipped, and sold. This business model, which allows elderly people to work lively while using computers, is attracting attention from all over Japan. This is an opportunity to learn about the unique industry of Kamikatsu and to enjoy the five senses by coloring your meal with a sense of art. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ~Customer Feedback~ ・A very delicious and beautiful dinner. There were many kinds of dishes, and the serving sizes were perfect! ~Price~ 7,000 Yen per Person Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. *This activity is only available to guests staying at the Tsukigatani Onsen (overnight stay with dinner included). *Applications accepted starting from 2 people. ~About Kamikatsu~ 1. Meals ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There are no convenience stores or supermarkets in the town. 2. Transportation ・If you apply only for the experience, you will have to arrange transportation to the site by yourself. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation options such as volunteer taxis are recommended. (Requires registration and booking in advance.) 3. Responsibilities as Travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear and, as a zero waste traveler, take the actions required to not leave garbage behind. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you will eat as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Eco-tours
JPY 7,000
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Visit RISE & WIN BREWING CO.BBQ & GENERAL STORE! (Craft Beer + BBQ Lunch)
~To Those Considering a Trip to Kamikatsu ~ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of less than 1,400. In 2003, it became the first municipality in Japan to make a "Zero Waste Declaration", aiming to become a garbage-free town. We recommend this tour for those who want to experience Kamikatsu as it is and who wants to use this trip as an opportunity to learn. ~Story~ Standing at the entrance of Kamikatsu and welcoming visitors with its unique brown-tinged dark red color building is the RISE & WIN BREWING CO.BBQ & GENERAL STORE. Here you can enjoy not only original craft beer and a BBQ prepared using local ingredients (or choose from the Lunch Menu), but if you take careful notice, you'll see that the building is made from scrap wood, each containing a piece of Kamikatsu's story. Through interactions with the cheerful local staff, you will be able to learn about the reality of people's life in Kamikatsu. Once you've satisfied your stomach, the tour visits the zero waste producing craft beer brewery, which was once a lumber mill. At the eye-catching indigo blue colored brewery, you will be able to learn how Kamikatsu's craft beer is made while producing zero-waste. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ~Customer Feedback~ ・In addition to being a great restaurant, the stories, thoughts, and passions of the people, as well as the history of challenges and failures in order to resolve environmental issues, was touching. ・ The methods of beer brewery in Kamikatsu and its corporate philosophy are very clear and the brewery tour was great. ~Price~ ① Lunch Menu, Learning Experience, Brewery Tour (13,000 Yen per Person) ② BBQ, Learning Experience, Brewery Tour (16,800 Yen per Person) Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ~Number of Participants~ 4 to 20 People ~Age Requirements~ For Beer Tasting: 20 Years & Older Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and the First Wednesday of the Month (Times may differ depending on the circumstances.) Tour Time: Approx. 4 Hours Parking: Available (Regular Vehicles), Please Contact for Bus Usage Accessibility Options: Please Contact Us Food: Included Dietary Restrictions/Meal Requests: Vegetarian, Vegan, Allergies (Please let us know in advance.) Other: The times and contents of this tour can be customized, so please get in contact with us. This tour is conducted on a request basis. ~About Kamikatsu~ 1. Meals ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There are no convenience stores or supermarkets in the town. 2. Transportation ・If you apply only for the experience, you will have to arrange transportation to the site by yourself. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation options such as volunteer taxis are recommended. (Requires registration and booking in advance.) 3. Responsibilities as Travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear and, as a zero waste traveler, take the actions required to not leave garbage behind. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you will eat as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Eco-tours
JPY 13,000
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udon
tarai udon
[Roadside Station Donari] Tarai Udon Making
Only a 5 minute drive from Donari IC! Try your hand at making "Tarai Udon", a local specialty of Donari! Go through the steps of making udon, including stepping on the udon and rolling/cutting ball-shaped udon. Afterwards, enjoy a bowl of freshly prepared udon! This isn't labor-intensive work, so even women and children can enjoy with peace of mind! ♪ We recommend starting between 10:00 and 10:30 so that you will finish in time for lunch. Rental aprons are not available, so if necessary, please bring your own apron. The udon noodles made on that day may not be taken home. -------------------------------------------------------------- 【Store】Roadside Station Donari 【Address】28-2 Hirama, Miyakawauchi, Donari-cho, Awa City, Tokushima Pref. 【TEL】088-695-5405 【Business Hours】10:00〜17:00 【Closed】Weekly on Mondays (If it is a national holiday, the store will be closed the following day.)
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Food Making
JPY 1,800
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KAMIKATSU
Sustainable
- ZERO WASTE TOWN
- SDGS
【Kamikatsu】Traditional Tea Tasting Comparison with Ms. Shinobu
~To Those Considering a Trip to Kamikatsu ~ Kamikatsu is a small town with a population of less than 1,500. In 2003, it became the first municipality in Japan to make a "Zero Waste Declaration", aiming to become a garbage-free town. For responsible travelers who want to experience Kamikatsu as it really is and learn and enjoy through travel, we offer a variety of programs. ~Story~ Kamikatsu Awa Bancha is a lactic acid fermented tea that is rare in the world. This golden tea, with its unique aroma and refreshing sourness, has been handed down from generation to generation in Kamikatsu for private use. The production process is unique, and almost all of the steps, from picking the tea to bagging it, are done by hand. The flavor and taste varies from year to year, and from one tea maker to another, resulting in a thousand different types of tea. This valuable tea-making method has been designated as a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. Faced with a lack of successors, Ms. Shinobu and others involved in the production are working to preserve and popularize the Kamikatsu Awa Bancha tea in an effort to pass this tradition on to future generations. Fitness Level ★☆☆☆☆ Skill Level ★☆☆☆☆ ~Customer Feedback~ ・It was a great experience as we learned of a tea type with which we were not particularly familiar with. ・The presenter was also great, and the stories of the locals who are producing the tea were also interesting. ~Prices~ Per Person: For Groups of 1: 20,000 Yen For Groups of 2: 12,500 Yen For Groups of 3 - 4: 10,000 Yen For Groups of 5 - 10: 7,500 Yen Price includes a 500 yen investment in Kamikatsu. ~Target Age~ This experience is designed for adults, but young children are welcome to accompany you. ~Access~ At a location of your choice in the Kamikatsu area (prior arrangement required) ※A separate fee for the use of the venue is required. ~About Kamikatsu~ 1. Meals ・The number of eateries is limited, so advance booking is necessary. ・There are no convenience stores or supermarkets in the town. 2. Transportation ・If you apply only for the experience, you will have to arrange transportation to the site by yourself. ・From Tokushima Station: Approx.1 hour by car, 1.5 hours by bus ・As the number of buses operating is limited, other transportation options such as volunteer taxis are recommended. (Requires registration and booking in advance.) 3. Responsibilities as Travelers ・When visiting Kamikatsu, please double check your travel gear and, as a zero waste traveler, take the actions required to not leave garbage behind. ・Prepare to bring reusable water bottles, chopsticks, etc. ・When having meals, consider the amount you will eat as to minimize leftover food as much as possible.
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Culture
Eco-tours
JPY 20,000
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【Taiko Sake Brewery】 Brewery Tour + Optional Sake Tasting Plan
【Taiko Sake Brewery - Nisshin Shurui】 Nisshin Shurui Taiko Sake Brewery produces and sells many types of alcoholic beverages, including sake, authentic shochu, liqueurs, spirits, fruit wines, and whiskey. Traditional Japanese sake brewing was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024. The Taiko Sake Brewery has been producing Japanese sake since 1857 at the end of the Edo period (1603 - 1868). We later began producing authentic shochu, and recently have started making whisky. Our brewery is located in Donari-cho of Awa City, on the northern bank of the Yoshinogawa River's central reach. Blessed with a mild climate and abundant nature, our brewery uses the first-class water from the Yoshinogawa River in our sake production. 【Plan Details】 ★Brewery Tour★ One of our brewers will give you a tour of our factory, explaining the sake making process and what makes our products special. You'll be able to see the facilities used in sake making, and learn more about them. After the factory tour, you can enjoy an optional (additional fee required) tasting of some of our finest sake, as well as purchase any sake that have caught your interest. ※ We can also take commemorative photos for you in the factory, as well as lend you the brewer's happi to wear free of charge. ★Tasting (Additional Fee)★ Advance Reservation ※ Same-day Applications also Accepted Enjoy 5 top-class types of sake, such as Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo, that are representative of our brewery. While tasting these sake, you can also enjoy chatting with our brewer about sake and sake making. ★Shopping★ Sake served at the sake tasting, seasonal sake, and original brewery goods are available for purchase. ★Special Present!★ Those who apply through the aiTripper website will receive special brewery goods and Japanese sake as a present! ◇Price (Per Person) Sake Brewery Tour: 2,000 Yen Optional Sake Tasting: 1,000 Yen ※Same-day Applications Possible, Age Verification Required ◇Days/Times Sake Brewing Period: Early October - Late April ※ Tours outside of the sake brewing period are possible, but there may be some restrictions due to maintenance, etc. Days: Weekdays (Monday - Friday) Times: 14:00 ~ Necessary Time: Approximately 1 Hour ◇Age/Group Number Restrictions Minimum Number of Participants: 2 Maximum Number of Participants: 8 ※ Please speak with us for groups of more than 8. Age Restrictions: The Tasting Plan is only available for those age 20 and older. ◇Points of Caution ・There may be times when we are unable to accommodate your request, especially depending on the season. 【Business Details 】 Nisshin Shurui Taiko Sake Brewery ◇Address ・【Taiko Sake Factory】: Donari-chokori 176, Awa City, Tokushima Prefecture ・【Main Office】: Kamirokujo 283, Kamiita Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture ◇Parking Available ◇TEL/Inquiries 【Main Office】:088-694-8166 【Taiko Sake Factory】088-695-3238 ◇Business Days/Hours & Closed Days Business Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 Closed: Saturdays, Sundays ◇SNS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudachichu/?ref=embed_page# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nissinshurui ◇Website https://www.nissin-shurui.co.jp/en-US/
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Culture
JPY 2,000
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Mt. Yamainudake Trekking Tour
Experience and learn about the town of Kamikatsu through this educational tour! 【About Kamikatsu】 Kamikatsu is a small town on the island of Shikoku, having a population of roughly 1,300. In 2003, they were the first municipality in Japan to make a Zero Waste Declaration, aiming to become a town that produced no waste. The town residents now separate their garbage into 13 different types and 45 different categories at the Zero Waste Center. 【About the Tour】 【Mt. Yamainudake】 Mt. Yamainudake is a well-known deciduous primeval forest. The forest is a sanctuary of nature, including large areas of moss-covered rocks making it an important site for biodiversity and conversation. There are 88 statues making it also an important place for cultural heritage. During the hike, we will take a break to enjoy Awa Bancha tea, an artisan-produced fermented tea made Kamikatsu in Tokushima prefecture of Japan. 【Minimum Number of Participants】 3 People 【Maximum Number of Participants】 6 People 【Price per Person】 12,650 Yen 【Points of Caution】 *The contents/order of this tour may change depending on the season and other circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. *The tour may be cancelled in the case of poor weather. Photo Credit: INOW Kamikatsu
Kamikatsu・Kamiyama・Awa・Yoshinoga
Hiking/Walking
Eco-tours
JPY 12,650