Top Activities on the Ground in Chubu - page 2

Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history！ Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.

You can visit Otake Confectionery (sandwich bread), Ameya (traditional sweets), the former division commander's residence, Mochiya (grilled rice dumplings), Takada Castle Three-story Turret, Takada Komachi, Taga Tea Shop (tea and Japanese sweets), and more. You can go there by bicycle and return by local train.

The road is fully paved — smooth, stable, and safe to ride. Flanked by steep mountain walls and dramatic cliffs, the route feels like riding through a hidden canyon. Occasional clearings reveal breathtaking panoramic views. As you descend, small farmhouses begin to appear, offering a glimpse into the quiet daily life of rural Japan. Not Tokyo. Not Kyoto. This is Japan as it really is — unpolished, unhurried, and unforgettable. The entire 45-minute route is downhill only — no uphill, no effort. Perfect for a hot summer day.

Mt. Fuji is known as Japan's highest mountain but the lower area is also home to a stunning forest below. Our day starts as a hour and a half hike up a gentle slope bringing us to a quiet and gladed area for lunch. Enjoy our locally sourced bento and dip into the Japanese art of forest bathing. The activities are fun and relaxed and are more about enjoying the forest and noticing our surroundings. After our lunch return to the car via a different route. While relatively flat the walk takes us to different areas of the mountain and shows us other areas. The trip includes a private vehicle, lunch and an Onsen at the end of the day.

Izu Local Food Adventure and Wood-Fired Cuisine at Quebico. Explore Izu’s nature with us through our work to sustain its resources. We’ve revived 1,200-year-old trails, once key for village life and charcoal production, turning forests into tourism paths. Our MTB tours use these historic trails; pedal-drive kayaks link sea and mountains. Our lodge, powered by wood biomass boilers, supports sustainable living. At Quebico, our wood-fired restaurant, chefs craft gourmet feasts from foraged herbs, fresh fish, and local treasures like gold-eye snapper, using 100% sustainable firewood we harvest from local forests. Kayak to fish, hike or e-MTB trails to gather yomogi, and visit fish markets and a katsuobushi factory to explore Japan’s rural food culture. This private tour, guided in English, supports Izu’s natural and cultural heritage. Our sustainability efforts were recognized by a Ministry of the Environment award in 2022.