We want everyone to fall in love with Okumikawa
Just off the historic Tokaido route between Tokyo and Kyoto, Okumikawa is a region known for its deep nature and history. We fell in love and we think you will too!
See our What's in Okumikawa page for some of the sights we'd love to show you.
From our guests
"We had an amazing time with our hosts Alex and Yuko exploring this beautiful region of Aichi. There was an incredible amount of ancient culture and nature to see, including a hike up to the top of Mt. Horaiji, along an ancient pilgrimage route.
On the way you pass centuries-old temples and shrines, all the while surrounded by vibrant nature and even waterfalls. It is truly a one-of-a-kind experience and it is unbelievable that the area is not flooded with tourists.
...The beautiful nature, ancient history, cuisine and Mt. Horaiji, really make for a unique experience that cannot be found anywhere else in Japan."
- Peter from Sydney, Australia
"...exploring the countryside (inaka), was a beautiful way to end our time in Okumikawa. Our wonderful guides showed us some of the countryside landscape, including beautiful waterfalls along Japan's major fault line and some smaller local shrines... Yuko and Alex showed us the tradition of a green tea ceremony (not to be confused with a matcha ceremony) using local tea from the area, and how to make gohei-mochi over a fire.
Overall, whichever tour you decide to take with Yuko and Alex, you will certainly walk away feeling enriched by the nature of Okumikawa and the knowledge and abounding hospitality of your guides."
- C.S. from Brisbane, Australia
Now offering package tours of Okumikawa
We're very excited to offer package tours of our beautiful area, where we plan and book your visit from start to finish, with experiences, accommodation, and transport. Leave the difficult part to us so you only need to turn up and enjoy!
We offer two ways to start the booking process:
- Add free 'Tour/Booking Request' items to your cart on this website when you'd like to add something to an itinerary, then 'check out,' OR,
- Get in touch through a contact form on a package tour page, or through our general Make a Booking page.
Weโll get back to you as soon as we can - we handle all booking enquiries personally.
Package tour bookings are made in 3 steps:
- Consultation
- Requesting the tour
- Deposit and contract
Some of our guided day tours in Okumikawa
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Explore Sacred Mt. Horaiji Guided Tour
Learn moreThis half day hiking tour explores the best of our local sacred mountain without needing a car. Scale the 1,425 stone steps and experience its rich nature and cultural history.
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Atera Countryside Life Guided Tour
Learn moreSpend half a day with us in our famously beautiful village, where you can experience a real slice of countryside life that you canโt get at any tourist spot, with gohei mochi making and a green tea ceremony. A rare chance to spend time in a mountain village!
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Heights of Mt. Horaiji Guided Tour
Learn moreThis challenging tour will get your blood pumping as we scale Mt. Horaiji to the very top! See incredible views and nature while we share the legends of this incredible mountain over a 7.5 hour hike.
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Custom Guided Tours
Learn moreOur custom tours are very flexible, let us show you the best of our area tailored to what you want to see! Full-day (8 hour) to short tours are available starting from a variety of locations.
