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The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery
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Joined 2017
Koka city is one of the two most famous districts for Ninja as well as Iga city. The Ninja house was built about 300 years ago .It displays some gears and weapons actually used by Ninja allowing you to have experience intelligence and crafty skills. Shigaraki pottery has a long history and famous for its cute raccoon dog "Tanuki" There are many genuine Sake breweries in Shiga
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Kyoto station or Kusatu station
Shigaraki pottery area ,Koka Ninja yashiki ,Sake brewery ( tea fields)
Oumi beef lunch, Real Ninja house, (Sake tasting )
Ending Point
At Kusastu station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (shigaraki kougen railroad ￥1080 per person , you and guide)
Taxi charge
entrance fee( Ninja house ￥700 per person, you and guide)
Hands on making pottery's wheel fee￥1000 per person
lunch
Tour Important Information
Note ＊This tour is not available from 20th of December to 15th of March.
＊ For the Shiga tour, you must reserve a taxi, which is available at a special discounted price and is only applicable to Shiga's ninja tour and does not apply to tours in Kyoto.
This is a rural area therefore public transportation is limited so we need leeway of time. We usually reserve a taxi for 4 or 5 hours. Taxi charges are more expensive here than other areas.
You need to prepare the amount of Japanese yen you will need on your trip in cash as our area does not always have machines available to use..
You need to remove your shoes at the Ninja yashiki and the sake brewery.
This area is colder than Osaka and Kyoto, dress warmly.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Mana F.
Hello, my name is Mana. I am a National Licensed Tour Guide in English. I was born and raised in Kyoto. I worked for the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters after I graduated from university.
I know lots about Kyoto's cultures and festivals . After I got married, I have been in Shiga for over 30 years. I work for at high school as a part time teacher. I am flexible in Kyoto and Shiga. I am practicing ”Rakugo”a traditional Japanese comedic storytelling art, to make my tours more enjoyable and filled with laughter. Let’s laugh together during my tours!The fun, hand-drawn illustrations I use on my tours are also very popular—most of my guests take photos of them.
Reviews
Gan kong C.
“Must see in kyoto easr and south”
Excellent
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Mana F.
Dear Chin Thank you very much for giving me a five-star review. Seeing you both traveling happily together in good health was heartwarming, and it is exactly the kind of retirement life I hope to have someday. I hope you continue to have good health and continue to be interested in Japanese culture Mana
Janelle R.
“Wonderful day with Mana”
My husband & I had a fantastic day with Mana, she did a terrific job in seeing many sights and taking us to interesting places to sit and enjoy delicious Japanese food. Her assistance in learning some Japanese with useful pictures was also appreciated. Thank you Mana for your kindness and generosity. Janelle and Andrew
Mana F.
Dear Janelle, Thank you for remembering to send me a high-rated review. I’m so glad we were able to do the tour on such a beautiful day — it became a fun and memorable day for me as well. Please come back to Japan again anytime with your wonderful husband. Mana
Chase G.
“A truly unforgettable experience”
Mana is a one of a kind tour guide. Her previous careers in education & police work give her a unique perspective on being a tour guide. The bamboo forest was particularly memorable. If you like sandwiches & coffee, ask her to take you to the Yamamoto cafe. We learned a lot & formed memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Mana F.
Dear Chase Thank you for sending me such a high-rated review as promised! And above all, I was so surprised by all the wonderful gifts! Every time I go to Yamamoto Café from now on, I’ll remember your mother’s name and your hometown. Thank you for the lovely memories, and please give my best regards to your mother. I hope your experience in Kyoto today will be just as wonderful Mana
$154/ per group
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