West Kyushu Journeys 西九州の旅
Stroll through the rice terraces and enjoy a hands-on bamboo cup–making experience while interacting with local farmers. Enjoy tea time in the rice terraces using the cup you made, and finish with a traditional Sasebo spinning top play experience.This is a relaxed local experience where you can connect with satoyama nature and the local community.
Options
[For 1 person] Sasebo Mirai Terrace Rice Terraces – Bamboo Cup Making & Traditional Sasebo Spinning Top Experience
[For 2–5 people] Sasebo Mirai Terrace Rice Terraces – Bamboo Cup Making & Traditional Sasebo Spinning Top Experience
The Highlight
・A local experience at Mirai Terrace rice terraces with opportunities to interact with local farmers. ・Make your own bamboo cup and enjoy tea time using the cup you created. ・Experience traditional Sasebo spinning top play.
The Experience
This is a satoyama experience program where you spend time with local farmers in the rice terraces of Mirai Terrace.
First, take a walk through the rice terraces while listening to the farmers talk about agriculture and daily life, offering a glimpse into rural life in Japan. Next, try making your own original bamboo cup using real bamboo. Staff will support you throughout, so beginners are very welcome.
You’ll then use the bamboo cup you made during a relaxing tea time overlooking the rice terraces. Enjoy local tea and snacks while taking in the peaceful satoyama atmosphere. You can take your handmade bamboo cup home as a souvenir.
To finish, experience traditional “Sasebo spinning top” play, a local cultural activity passed down in the area. Play together with the farmers and staff and enjoy natural, friendly interaction.
This is a short yet fulfilling local experience where you can enjoy nature, hands-on craft, and connection with local people all at once.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 09:30Please come to Emukae-Shikamachi Station. A local farmer will be waiting to greet you.
- It’s about a 10-minute drive from the station. Enjoy the stunning scenic rice terraces!
- Take a walk through the rice terraces at Mirai Terrace!
- Enjoy the experience together with a local farmer.
- Try making your own bamboo cup.
- Relax with tea time using your handmade bamboo cup while overlooking the rice terraces.
- Experience traditional Sasebo spinning top play.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
・If the tour is canceled due to our circumstances, you will receive a full refund.
・Please note that the schedule or time spent on the water may change depending on the weather conditions.
Important Booking Information
・Our staff will be waiting for you at the meeting point.
・For your safety, life jackets must be worn at all times while kayaking. Please follow the staff's instructions to wear them properly. Life jackets are provided free of charge.
・You may get wet during the activity. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes.
・If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend bringing motion sickness medication. ・Please note that we do not provide medication—make sure to bring your own.
・We also recommend bringing extra clothes, towels, and sun protection items for hot weather.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 1 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)