Journey to the ultimate 'wabi-sabi': Tamba, Japan

»special event period January 27, 2025 ► February 22»Tamba, Hyogo,Japan»Journey to the ultimate wabi-sabi»DENGAKUSHA»2 Months Only Special Plan»In the midst of the great nature of Tamba, the Japanese countryside, you can experience Noh drama, tea ceremony, and food culture with all five senses. We will offer you a special time interwoven with traditional culture and the rural landscape that changes from season to season.»MIND FULNESS TAMBA, JAPAN»Limited to the first 3 couples»Souvenir gift»You can visit the new Noh stage upon its completion in January 2025.»Enjoy Japanese Culture»Experience the Craftsmanship»Tamba is such a beautiful place.»Tamba’s nature is full of majestic mountains, clear rivers, seasonal colors, and fantastic seas of clouds. There are many beautiful sceneries in this area.»Welcome to Tamba.»The rich nature and warm hearts of the people will make your trip memorable.»By Train»Kyoto Sta.» 30min.»Osaka Sta.» 90min.»Kaibara Sta.»1.From Kyoto Station, take the JR Line to Osaka Station.»2.From Osaka Station, take the JR Line to Kaibara Station (Tamba City).»*Free shuttle to JR Kaibara Station or Fukuchiyama Station is available»By Car»Kobe JCT» 7min.»Yokawa JCT» 28min.»Kasuga IC»Kobe Junction (Chugoku Expressway) →Yokawa Junction»→(Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway) →Kasuga IC (Tamba City)»*All photos taken in Tamba City»Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture, surrounded by rich forests in nature»to stay at the Noh Theater, the stage for the traditional Japanese performing art Nohgaku»Retreat Journey to Japanese Culture and Craftsmanship»Limited to 1 couple per day»Min. 2 people | Max. 10 people»UNESCO:Intangible Cultural Heritage»Nohgaku»Nohgaku is a representative Japanese performing art that has been performed uninterruptedly for more than 650 years. Today, it is registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan by UNESCO and is highly acclaimed overseas.»View Noh plays performed by first-rate Noh performers Direct instruction in the techniques of a master»For guests staying at the hotel, they will be able to enjoy an authentic performance of seasonal Noh plays by a first-rate Noh performer. In addition, guests will be directly instructed in the master Noh performer’s techniques of kotsuzumi (small tabor), dance, and chanting, deepening their understanding of Japanese culture.»Beginning with a kimono dressing experience Omotenashi Tea Ceremony»After instructing students to put on Japanese kimonos by themselves, they will experience the tea ceremony in a tea room, where they can feel the seasonal atmosphere and deeply experience the Japanese sense of beauty. Through the tea ceremony, you will be able to learn about the entrance to Japanese culture.»Available for reservations: January 27-February 22, 2025»Of the above, available for Living National Treasure Genjiro Okura: February 3-6, 12-15, and 17-18.»Special Tamba Dining Experience»Comparison of Three Kinds of Local Sake»Tamba’s sake is characterized by its deep flavor created by the delicious water nurtured by the rich nature and the sake rice grown with great care. There are three sake breweries in Tamba City, and you can compare and taste three different kinds of sake at dinner.»Sunken Hearth with a Japanese flair»The soft light from the charcoal fireplace makes your meal even more delicious. The cooking method, which uses seasonal ingredients slowly grilled over charcoal, brings out the true flavor of the ingredients, and the richness of the flavors that spread in your mouth is exceptional.»Taste the seasonal blessings of Tamba»Fresh, seasonal vegetables from the Tamba region, venison, wild boar and other game meat, and seafood directly from Maizuru Port are served in Tamba ware dishes with a seasonal twist.»A special deep Noh experience by Living National Treasure ’Genjiro Okura’»Designation of Important Intangible Cultural Properties ’Living National Treasure’»You will have the opportunity to attend a lecture by Genjiro Okura, who has conducted research on the origins of Nohgaku, not only in Japan but also in cultural anthropology around the world, on an authentic Noh stage. We offer a deep Noh experience with knowledge and skills that cannot be experienced anywhere else.»Limited to 1 couple for staying with the Noh stage»The special space where the Noh theater is located can be fully enjoyed by guests only.»*Image perspective»Accommodation fee (experience fee and tax included)»2 Day 1 Night : 900USD/person»3 Day 2 Night : 1,800USD/person»Day Trip : 300USD/person»Special fee (experience fee and tax included) under the guidance of Genjiro Okura»2 Day 1 Night : 1,200USD/person»3 Day 2 Night : 2,400USD/person»Schedule»[Day 1]»• Welcome with professionally brewed sencha green tea»• Japanese dress experience»• Tea Ceremony Experience»• Seasonal Noh Play»• Noh play practice experience»• Seasonal Cuisine»• Tasting seasonal local foods in a sunken hearth room»• Sake tasting at three sake breweries in Tamba City»• Lodging (Japanese-style room with futon or Western-style room with bed)»[Day 2]»• Japanese breakfast with fresh local ingredients»• Noh or Chanoyu in-depth practice»• Sake brewery tour»• Lunch (recommended restaurant upon request)»• Sightseeing in Tamba»• Dinner and overnight stay at a famous restaurant in Tamba»[Day 3]»• Breakfast with fresh local ingredients (Western breakfast is also available)»• Free time until check-out (Practice of Japanese dress, Noh or tea ceremony practice, walking around)»Fee includes»Japanese traditional dress experience, tea ceremony experience, Noh play viewing, Noh practice experience, exchange with Noh performers and tea masters, food culture experience (breakfast and dinner), overnight stay, transportation vehicle within Tamba City»Information / Caution»[Limited special offer for the first three couples]»• Three bottles of local sake from Tamba, a famous sake brewing area, will be presented.»• Exclusive interpreter will accompany you.»• A dedicated photographer will accompany the group (photo and video will be provided).»• Special experience of going up on the newly built Noh stage before it is open to the public.»• Other surprise benefits»[Extra Charges]»Alcohol (please enjoy local beer, wine, etc.)»[Transportation to and from the station]»Free transportation to and from JR Kashiwabara Station or Fukuchiyama Station for those coming by train.»Click here for the official website and promotional video.»ALPHA TRAVEL CO.,LTD»4F, SSS Bldg 375,ICHINOFUNAIRICHO, NAKAGYO-KU,KYOTO-CITY,KYOTO»TEL +81-75-256-8379»Email sales2@alphatravel.co.jp