“Experience the Luxury of Japanese Tradition and Cuisine” Reservations for the New Inbound Experience Tour in Osaka’s Tondabayashi Begin on June 1, 2024!

OSAKA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The city of Tondabayashi in Osaka is excited to announce a new inbound tour by “SABIWabisabi,” aimed at revitalizing the local community. This exclusive tour combines traditional Japanese cultural experiences with gourmet meals using premium ingredients, all set in a historic Japanese house. Reservations open on June 1, 2024.

Website URL: https://sabiwabisabien.studio.site/
Booking URL: https://x.gd/D0y9O

[Tour Details]

This tour offers unique experiences based on the day of the week, providing visitors with a special and memorable journey.

[Experience Highlights]

1. Kimono Experience

• We offer original, easy-to-wear kimonos (for adults and children) that can be put on in just 3 minutes. Enjoy photo opportunities against beautiful natural backdrops.

2. Gourmet Lunch

• Enjoy meals featuring premium Wagyu beef. Vegetarian bento options are also available.
• The casual plan offers a choice between bento box style or buffet style.
• The luxury plan includes an 8-course meal featuring rare cuts of A5 SAGA beef and other high-end ingredients, complemented by premium sake and wine.

3. Japanese Cultural Experience

• Participate in tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and wind chime painting workshops, experiences unique to this tour. The tea ceremony experience is designed for guests to participate easily and choose their favorite tea utensils from a variety of options.
• The luxury plan also includes a visit to Takidani Fudoson Temple and other exclusive activities.

[Unique Experiences and Locations]

The tour takes place in a traditional Japanese house and garden, set against the scenic landscape of the Kawachi Plain. Guests can enjoy tea ceremonies in an artistic tea room, explore exhibits on Kawachi cotton culture, and participate in indigo dyeing workshops. Additionally, a sweet-making workshop using locally grown shrimp taro is included.

[Discover the Charm of Osaka’s Suburbs]

This tour aims to attract inbound visitors from Osaka’s city center to the suburbs, encouraging exploration of Nara and Wakayama as well. Unique programs such as the photogenic tea ceremony and comprehensive indigo dyeing experience offer attractions not found elsewhere.

[Collaboration with the Yakiniku Capital, Habikino]

In collaboration with “Gyuo,” a renowned meat specialist from Habikino, participants will enjoy a premium Wagyu barbecue experience. Guests will don kimonos and witness a captivating performance of meat cutting with a Japanese sword, all set against the backdrop of nature.

[Plan Details]

Luxury Plan

Enjoy premium Japanese cuisine and authentic tea ceremonies, along with various cultural experiences.

• Includes:
  
  Free craft activities
  
  Free optional experiences (origami with frames, calligraphy with special souvenirs)
  
  Exclusive optional participation
  
  Authentic tea ceremonies
  
  Visit to Takidani Fudoson Temple
  
  Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Casual Plan

Experience photogenic nature and Japanese culture.

• Includes:
  
  Meals (Wagyu steak bento or vegetable bento, Wagyu buffet style)
  
  Optional paid activities
  
  Kimono experience
  
  Tea ceremony experience
  
  Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

[Shuttle Service]

We offer shuttle services primarily from Kongo Station. Depending on circumstances, we may also provide transportation from Takidani Fudoson Station.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a unique cultural and culinary experience in Tondabayashi, Osaka!

About

SABIWabisabi

Address: 250 Sabi, Tondabayashi, Osaka 584-0052

Phone: +81-721-55-4500

Email: garden-t@amber.plala.or.jp
Business Hours: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Morning Session: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Afternoon Session: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Website URL: https://sabiwabisabien.studio.site/
Booking URL: https://x.gd/D0y9O

Contacts

[Media Contact]
South Kawachi Tourism Development Institute

Contact: Takahiro Maruyama

Address: 21-9, 6-Chome, Onodai, Osaka Sayama, Osaka 589-0023

Phone: +81-80-2518-6180

Email: garden-t@amber.plala.or.jp