Hi, my name is Aya. I grew up in Okayama, Japan. If you want to travel and see the places that you wouldn't encounter as a tourist, this trip is for you. I'm a freelance video editor. Now I have a flexible schedule, so I curated this trip. We are going to drive around Okayama Prefecture, the countryside in Japan. Although Okayama isn't known to tourists, there are a lot of beauties.
About me! My name is Aya. 38 years old. I grew up in Okayama, Japan. I'd love to show you the beauty of my hometown as a local. I love traveling but prefer to stay in one place longer to know their culture and people.
Details about the accommodation: We are going to stay at a bungalow next to the kiln on Days 1 and 2. On Days 3 - 4, we are going to stay at a bungalow next to a grape yard. We will have wifi at each accommodation location. We will have a washing machine, dryer, hair dryer, nature views, shampoos, etc. Please bring your appropriate clothes for the pottery and farming experience. If you have any questions please ask in the Q&A section. I can't wait to see you on the trip!
What's included?
Transportation (Car rental)
Gas
Entaurance fee
Pottery experience fee
Farming fee
Accommodation (Shared rooms)
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38 years old, from Okayama, Japan. Love to show you the beauty of my hometown.
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Trip Itinerary
1
Kurashiki
Day 1-2
We are going to start the trip with lunch next to the kiln. After the lunch, we will do the a pottery experience. Please come with apropreate clothing. You will be able to receive the finished pottery with a shipping fee after about 4 months (optional). We are going to stay at a house next to the kiln, so you can leave your luggage there. After the experience, we are going to visit the historic city of Kurashiki. We are going to take a boat ride on the Kurashiki canal. We are going to finish with the trip with the night view spot.
2
Kagawa
Day 2
We are going to drive across the Seto Bridge to Kagawa prefecture. Udon noodles are the soul food of Kagawa. We are going to do "Udon noodle shop hopping" which is a slightly different kind of sightseeing. Usually, it's self-serve, you pick the size of the udon, add your favorite tempuras, then add seasonings of your choice such as leeks, ginger, chili, sesamis, etc. Sanuki udon noodles are clear in color with a light umami taste, I really love it and want to share this with you. We will move the accomodation and will be staying at the grape farm on that night.
3
Takahashi
Day 2
Bicchu Matusyama castle is counted as 100 castles in Japan. We will be visintg there in the early morning, of we are lucky, we will be able to see the cloulds spread out to form a "sea of cloulds" around the castle. The castle stands on a top of a mountain at an altitude of 430 m, making it the highest fortress with an existing castle tower in Japan.
4
Wake
Day 2-4
We will stay at a farmhouse. We are going to experience some farm work, mountain trekking, etc. Afterward, we are going to drive to the mountain area to enjoy the autumn leaves. Also, we will visit a special historic spot, the former Shizutani school, the oldest school in the world as a public school for common people, which is famous for its autumn view.
5
Okayama
Day 4
We will finish our trip in the city of Okayama. It's a free day and there are lots of places to see. Also, it's a great place for shopping. I recommend visiting Korakuen Park and the surrounding area with me. After lunch, we will say goodbye.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast & Other
4 days trip
Kurashiki, Kagawa & 3 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
Food
Shopping fee
Flights
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