Ancient Architecture Experience
Experience The Ancient Architecture Of Chizu's Historic Post Town
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Ancient Architecture Experience
In Chizu-shuku, which flourished as a post town during the Edo period, deep-rooted culture and historical buildings still remain. Here, it's not just a cultural experience; you'll spend valuable time participating in the restoration of historic houses with local craftsmen, breathing new life into old buildings. In this ancient architecture tour, you will visit Chizu-shuku and Mitaki-en, among other places, to learn about beautiful traditional Japanese architecture. Learn traditional techniques of burnt cedar and mud walls from local craftsmen, and enjoy a valuable experience of preserving the region's history with your own hands and connecting it to the future.
1day tour From ¥100,000
Day 1 / 13:00-17:00
Chizu-shuku Ancient Architecture Walk
A special walking experience through Chizu-shuku, which strongly retains the remnants from the Edo period, exploring its historic townscape and ancient architecture. In Chizu-shuku, which prospered as a post town, traditional wooden houses and historic buildings are dotted around, and the atmosphere of yesteryear still breathes. While listening to explanations from a specialist guide, you will deeply appreciate the charm of the culture and architecture.
Day 1 /
Accommodation and Dinner
Stay at Kyu-Shioya Shuttendachi in Chizu Town, Tottori Prefecture, a tangible cultural property where you can lodge.
Stepping into the historic building, a space where the good old days of Japan merge with modern comfort unfolds, allowing you to experience blending into the daily life of Chizu Town.
On a quiet night, a sky full of stars will shine, and the peaceful time will be a special stay where you live like a resident.
Day 2 / 10:00-12:00
Ancient Architecture and Restoration Experience
Pottery Experience Using Old Folk House Earthen Walls
At an old folk house in Chizu-shuku, which is part of the forestry cultural landscape, you will participate in a pottery experience reusing earthen walls discharged from cultural property renovations. Chizu-shuku is a post town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, and its old folk houses feature traditional construction methods such as earthen walls and burnt cedar. In this restoration experience, you will utilize leftover materials discharged from existing building renovation activities and join in the endeavor to shape the future cultural landscape with your own hands.
Day 2 / 12:30-14:00
Lunch at Mitaki-en
At Mitaki-en, surrounded by the rich nature of Chizu Town, you will enjoy satoyama cuisine (mountain village cuisine) made with abundant local ingredients. The clear water, seasonal wild vegetables and river fish, and dishes made with ingredients nurtured by Chizu's nature will heal your mind and body, and make you feel connected to the forest through food.
