Home Experience: Tea Ceremony & Moss Garden Walk (Private)
LOCATION:
West Side
TOUR TYPE:
HOUR:
7-8 hours
Stay in a 200-Year-Old Japanese House—Live Like a Local in a Hidden Valley.
Escape the tourist trail and discover a peaceful valley where only locals live. No shops, no crowds—just the beautiful everyday life in nature.
Highlights:
- Stay in a traditional Japanese farmhouse with tatami rooms
- Enjoy matcha tea in the garden or a cozy tatami room
- Cook and share a homemade lunch like a local family
- Choose your own activities: forest walks, river time, rice farming, and more
- Explore Japan’s unique moss culture with a local guide in a private moss garden
SCHEDULE
10
min
Tour meeting
We offer two convenient meeting options:
You can meet the guide directly at the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station.
If your accommodation is within Hiroshima City, we are happy to pick you up from your hotel lobby. Your guide will meet you there, holding a sign with your name.
9:30am
70
min
Scenic Drive through the Countryside
Your guide will transport you to your destination by private car. Relax and enjoy the changing scenery along the way, accompanied by friendly conversation.
9:40am-10:50am
130
min
Feel at home and enjoy lunch like you're part of the family.
Welcome to Japanese style home! The local guide will cook and share a homemade meal together, just like family.
Join your local host for a hands-on cooking experience using fresh vegetables from the garden, along with locally sourced pork or beef. Together, you’ll prepare and enjoy a warm, home-style lunch in a setting that feels like visiting family in the countryside. Whether you’re looking to slow down, connect with local life, or simply enjoy a delicious meal in good company, this experience offers a heartfelt taste of Japan’s rural charm.
10:50am-1:00pm
120
min
Moss Garden walk
Come explore the gentle world of moss in our cozy garden.
In Japan, moss isn’t just a plant—it’s a cherished part of our culture.
Did you know Japan has around 1,800 types of moss? That’s nearly one-tenth of all the moss in the world!
Moss grows slowly, but over time it creates soft, green carpets that feel like nature’s magic.
How many different kinds can you spot in our garden? Let’s take a look together.
1:00pm-3:00pm
60
min
Private tea celemony
The guide provides an exclusive tea ceremony experience, preparing a bowl of matcha just for you.
If the weather is nice, you can enjoy the tea in the moss garden; otherwise, it will be served in the tatami room.
The guide ensures every step is prepared sincerely and with great attention to detail.
This is a completely private ceremony, so first-time participants do not need to worry. Just relax and enjoy this peaceful moment.
3:00pm-4:00pm
70
min
Farewell
The guide will drive you to your next destination, including Hiroshima Station and your hotel. You are welcome to reflect on today’s memorable journey during the ride, enjoying these final moments with the guide.
5:10pm
CUSTOMER VOICE
OVERVIEW
Objective
This is more than a tour—it’s a memory that lasts. Come experience the heart of rural Japan—where nature, tradition, and community live in harmony.
Perfect for:
- Travelers seeking authentic, off-the-beaten-path Japan
- Nature lovers and cultural explorers
- Families, and small groups
Meeting Place
Hiroshima Station
2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 732-0822, Japan
(or your hotel in Hiroshima city)
Schedule
9:30am-17:10pm
Participants
2-5
What'a Included
Guide fee
The cost of ingredients for lunch
What's not Included
Any drinks or foods except lunch and tea celemony
Available Date
Available all year round
Additional Information
・Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Cancellation policy
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 8 days or less before the event
