About us
Saihara, the village I call home. A "seriously" rural spot just an hour and a half from Tokyo.
It's aging, a bit fragile, and might blow away in a strong wind, but the people are warm and the old-fashioned countryside scenery is still very much alive.
Old houses that feel frozen in time, hills, waterfalls, and hiking trails all around.🥾
Ingredients you won't find anywhere else.🍙
The elders here are incredibly friendly,
and many are still out working their fields well into their 80s and 90s.🧑🌾🥕
In spring, cherry blossoms turn the village pink.🌸
In summer, playing in the river is the best kind of cool-down.🏊💦
In fall, the leaves burn bright red.🍁
And in winter, you can harvest yuzu, the local specialty, just about everywhere.🍊
Let's spend some slow, easy time outdoors together in Saihara, exploring this village where nature and culture come together!
Through this group, I'm on a mission to help Saihara thrive again,
organizing events to share its charm and connect you with local artists and residents!
Upcoming events
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Explore Unfiltered Rural Village | Tokyo Day Trip 🌱
Shinjuku station, Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, JP【Full-day tour by car】
This event is my chance to show off just how beautiful Saihara, the small village I moved to, really is😂I've spent 10+ years traveling as a backpacker myself, and from that experience, I really believe Saihara has the kind of scenery that travelers looking for something real are searching for.
Highlights:
- Real countryside, with no tourist development at all 🌱
- Old Japanese houses surrounded by nature 🏠
- A relaxed walk while learning about the area's history ⛩️
- Lunch featuring traditional dishes made with locally grown ingredients 🍙
- A visit to a hidden waterfall known only to locals 🏊💦
- All transportation by car 🚐Saihara is actually facing serious aging and depopulation. There's no school, no clinic, no supermarket, and at this rate, it's said the village could disappear within a few decades.
But I love this place💎 The people are warm, the water is delicious, and the scenery is amazing! It's such a great place, and I want to invite people here to help revitalize the area. Come visit!
◆ Minimum 3 participants required (not including me)
◆ Price: ¥5,000/person
◆ Meeting point
Tuesday, September 8, 9:30 AM
JR Chuo Line, Uenohara Station
◆ Click [here] for the full itinerary.
◆ Payment
Please pay in cash on the day of the event. Make sure to bring cash with you.🙏ONE REQUEST🙏
I can only offer this price because of the minimum participant requirement. Please only RSVP if you're sure you can attend.⚠️ Important notes⚠️
- If we don't reach the minimum number of participants, the tour will be canceled. If that happens, I'll let you know by 8:00 PM JST the day before.
- The tour will be canceled in case of rain. If that happens, I'll let you know by 8:00 PM JST the day before.
- Lunch is not included in the price.
- Please arrive on time at the meeting point, out of respect for the other participants.
- The event will start on schedule even if you're late. Since there's no public transportation available, joining partway through isn't possible.
- If you're unable to join due to being late, I won't be able to cover any transportation costs to the location.
This applies to any reason for being late, including train or flight delays.1 attendeeExplore Unfiltered Rural Village | Tokyo Day Trip 🌱
Shinjuku station, Shinjuku Station, Tokyo, JP【Full-day tour by car】
This event is my chance to show off just how beautiful Saihara, the small village I moved to, really is😂I've spent 10+ years traveling as a backpacker myself, and from that experience, I really believe Saihara has the kind of scenery that travelers looking for something real are searching for.
Highlights:
- Real countryside, with no tourist development at all 🌱
- Old Japanese houses surrounded by nature 🏠
- A relaxed walk while learning about the area's history ⛩️
- Lunch featuring traditional dishes made with locally grown ingredients 🍙
- A visit to a hidden waterfall known only to locals 🏊💦
- All transportation by car 🚐Saihara is actually facing serious aging and depopulation. There's no school, no clinic, no supermarket, and at this rate, it's said the village could disappear within a few decades.
But I love this place💎 The people are warm, the water is delicious, and the scenery is amazing! It's such a great place, and I want to invite people here to help revitalize the area. Come visit!
◆ Minimum 3 participants required (not including me)
◆ Price: ¥5,000/person
◆ Meeting point
Thursday, September 10, 9:30 AM
JR Chuo Line, Uenohara Station
◆ Click [here] for the full itinerary.
◆ Payment
Please pay in cash on the day of the event. Make sure to bring cash with you.🙏ONE REQUEST🙏
I can only offer this price because of the minimum participant requirement. Please only RSVP if you're sure you can attend.⚠️ Important notes⚠️
- If we don't reach the minimum number of participants, the tour will be canceled. If that happens, I'll let you know by 8:00 PM JST the day before.
- The tour will be canceled in case of rain. If that happens, I'll let you know by 8:00 PM JST the day before.
- Lunch is not included in the price.
- Please arrive on time at the meeting point, out of respect for the other participants.
- The event will start on schedule even if you're late. Since there's no public transportation available, joining partway through isn't possible.
- If you're unable to join due to being late, I won't be able to cover any transportation costs to the location.
This applies to any reason for being late, including train or flight delays.1 attendee
Past events
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