Farmer Homestay Programs in Tsuruoka City
Experience rural Japan life with a farmstay experience in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. Harvest or plant crops, and learn to cook traditional dishes.
Discover The Hidden Japan
Your Guide to Japan's Hidden Gems.
Nestled among the mountains of North-eastern Japan, and far from the bustling neon lights of Tokyo and Osaka is the region of Tohoku. Virtually untouched by foreign tourism, it region remains pristine and overflowing with hidden gems to discover.
Come explore our side of Japan.
What The Hidden Japan offers
Custom Tour Crafting
The Hidden Japan is a nationally licensed travel agency specializing in deep Japan experiences and custom tour crafting. Our goal is to help local communities across Japan to connect with travelers like yourself.
Experiences
Don't need a full tour, but want to have a taste of The Hidden Japan? We can arrange unique guided experiences which can be done in a couple of hours, perfect for those doing day trips.
Virtual tours
We have started operating virtual tours either through live video or pre-produced video with live chat functionality. Please feel free to reach out to us if you are interested in a live tour for yourself or your organization.
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Experience The Hidden Japan
Explore the Ancient Forest of Mt. Haguro
A guided hike up the 2,446 stone steps of holy Mount Haguro, with a lunch of Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori mountain monk cuisine.
Sea to Table Experiences in Yamagata
Catch your own fish or shop for some at a local market, then watch or work alongside as a professional Japanese chef prepares it.
Yamagata Wagyu Beef
Yamagata Wagyu beef is one of the top 5 wagyu in all of Japan with deep flavors and soft and dreamy texture.
Please note: Due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus, please note that some of the locations and experiences on our site will need to be confirmed with our local vendors manually. Please reach out to us on our reservation forms on each experience, or contact us and we will try our best to arrange our experiences for you.