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[Shiga] A day to experience Takashima's water and lifestyle - Cooking rice in a traditional Japanese hearth
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- Overview
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Shop at a local supermarket and cook rice in an old-fashioned stove. This plan allows you to experience Takashima's "life with water" while touring the spring-water Harie kabata and sake brewery. You will experience the warmth of the local people and the charm of a trip that blends into everyday life.
Although their English may not be perfect, our guides who love Takashima will connect with you and help you have a deep exchange with the local people.
- What to expect
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Takashima City still thrives on the wisdom and culture of the people who live alongside spring water. On this plan, you'll spend the day experiencing firsthand what it's like to live with water, shopping at a supermarket used daily by locals and cooking rice in an old-fashioned stove. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Harie district, known as the "home of fresh water," to see a kabata (traditional Japanese smelter) and try local sake at a sake brewery, experiencing the relaxed pace and warmth of people that are unique to Takashima.