• Would you like to create wonderful memories in Tamba Sasayama, where the untouched beauty and rich traditions of Japan remain, where you can experience by hopping on a train and ride only for about an hour from either Osaka or Kyoto with wonderful Japanese scenery? The tour starts with harvesting the famous Black Edamame grown in this land and enjoy them to your heart’s content with beer if you desire. Then, take a stroll down a street lined with charming merchant houses that seem like they could appear in a samurai drama. The picturesque streets feel like a period drama set, and a short walk off the main path leads to Makekirai Inari Shrine with its vibrant orange torii gates. Consider getting souvenirs at shops converted from old folk houses, or choose Famous Tachikui pottery at a cute shop. The tour’s climax is a visit to Houmei Sake Brewery, which has been operating for 300 years. A friendly guide will assist you with a special tour packed with hidden Japanese gems.

After learning a lot about Dekansho Edamame, experience the charm of "Little Kyoto" , just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto! Discover another Japan in Tamba Sasayama. 10:00 AM: Meet at JR Sasayamaguchi Station 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Tabuchi Farm Mr. Tabuchi, the farm owner, will talk about the charm and deliciousness of Dekansho edamame, a special variety of edamame. We will harvest, cook, and enjoy the Dekansho beans together. Those who wish to enjoy them with beer can purchase it as an option. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Kawaramachi street Enjoy lunch and Stroll through Kawaramachi, lined with traditional merchant houses that feels like a time slip to the Edo period. Admire the pottery of Tachikui, at the Koto Museum. Try your luck with a fortune slip at the vibrant orange torii of Makekirai Inari Shrine. With fewer tourists, you can take your favorite photos leisurely. 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Houmei Sake Brewery 5:00 PM: JR Sasayamaguchi Station