The villages of Kouga Ninja and Shigaraki pottery
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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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 . I am good at walking. 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!
Reviews
Katherine L.
“Half day Tour”
Mana is very efficient tour guide and spoke English well. We appreciated her knowledge and passion about Kyoto. We enjoyed are quick lessons about the Japanese language. Thank you
Mana F.
Dear Katherine, I was so happy that you kindly remembered to send such a lovely review. Since I hadn’t been able to reach you at all before the tour started, I honestly thought it might be “a no-show cancellation.” That’s why I was especially glad when we finally met! Seeing you enjoying the trip with your wonderful daughter was heartwarming—and, I must admit, a bit enviable for me as I can’t easily go on trips with my three sons. I'm happy you enjoyed visiting the Sake brewery even though I don't drink alcohol. I truly hope you continue to enjoy many more wonderful journeys with your daughter! Thank you Mana
Tham/kris E.
“Mana is the Best!”
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Mana F.
Dear Kris & Kia Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful review so promptly. I truly enjoyed hearing many interesting and fun stories about your country. Since I also love shopping, it made me very happy to see you shopping so freely and joyfully! Thank you very much for the lovely gift — I really love it. It would be my great pleasure to guide your wonderful family and many friends around Kyoto someday. I sincerely look forward to staying in touch with you. Thank you Mana
Julie K.
“Great time in Kyoto!”
We had a fantastic tour with Mana. She was very pleasant and accommodating with our needs, schedule, locations, and adapting to the adverse weather we faced. Very knowledgeable about the sites and temples we visited. She went above and beyond with navigating us around Kyoto, and spent more time than planned with us while helping translate at a specialty shop with a big purchase. We recommend Mana, She is wonderful!
Mana F.
Dear Julie, It brings us great joy as Japanese people that you, who love Japan and are deeply interested in its history, will carry on the spirit of the samurai. The bamboo incorporated in a special way by the original owner is a symbol of longevity and prosperity, and has long been believed to be inhabited by divine spirits. Being present at the time of your purchase at the shop was a valuable experience for me as well. I sincerely hope that your household will continue to prosper in your beautiful country, and that the spirit, heart, and skill of the samurai will be passed down for generations to come. Thank you very much Mana
$169/ per group
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