Traditional Japanese Rustic Life Experience in Sakushima

8:20 Meet your guide at Nishio Station 8:40 About 30 minutes by bus from Nishio 9:08 Isshiki Sakushima Port 9:30 Departure to Sakushima About 30 minutes by ferry

9:55 Arriving at Sakushima west port, Move to Nekko Juku 10:15～13:00 A program to experience traditional Japanese life At the beach-side Nekko Juku,(root school) surrounded by nature, you can play all day while experiencing a traditional rustic lifestyle. The director Mr. Tani opened a school for developing character and personal progression in 2012. He handles the planning and operation of nature experience courses for children. Currently, Nekko Juku‘s activities center around providing a place to have experiences, while teaching the positive aspects of sustainable living and knowledge of how to use natural resources. This program, you can experience a traditional by wood-chopping, campfire-building, cooking rice in a clay pot, making Japanese dishes and miso soup for your lunch. This program provides a lively experience where you can feel a part of it. 13:00～14:30 Free time (art tour etc.) If you wish, we can also guide you to Sakushima Art's masterpiece "Ohirune House" and more.

14:57 Departure to Isshiki, Sakushima West Port 15:35 After arriving at Isshiki, take a road bus to Nishio station for about 30 minutes 16:05 Arrive at Nishio Station