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Meeting the Last Craftsmen of Toyama
Overview
Discover Toyama, Japan’s hidden cultural enclave on the Sea of Japan. A journey through craftsmanship, spirituality, and culinary artistry, where generations-old traditions live on. Intimate, sensory, and fleeting—this is Japan’s living heritage, waiting to be experienced before it fades.
age limit
8+
travel period
All year round
capacity
Up to 12 Guests
duration
3 Days (customisable)
theme
Art and Culture
type
Itineraries
day 1
Takaoka
Let us take you into the bylanes of Japan, where you can try your hand at local craft traditions. Stroll through Kanayamachi’s preserved townscape — the birthplace of Takaoka metal casting — and visit master bellmaker Shimatani Syouryu. End the day with a taiko drumming session at a local shrine. Check in at Rokudo-An by the afternoon. Take lunch at Michelin-starred Saryo Nicoca and dinner at restaurant Nei with modern regional cuisine that highlights the unique flavors of Toyama.
day 2
Gokayama & Inami
Visit UNESCO-listed Ainokura Village, make washi paper, and explore Zuisenji Temple’s exquisite wood carvings. Take lunch at Moritosha Cafe located in the 550-year-old Zentokuji Temple. Learn ikebana or the Japanese tea ceremony from a local expert before dinner at Nei.
day 3
Takaoka & Return
Discover Kotokuji Temple’s folk art treasures, enjoy Buddhist cuisine at Farmhouse Okado, and tour the Nousaku metalworks and Wakatsuru Distillery before heading back to Shin-Takaoka. Dine at Farmhouse Okado Housed in a beautiful Azumadachi farmhouse, for a lens into vegetarian Buddhist fare.
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