From there take a stroll in the Soni Highlands and check out the local produce at Farm Garden.
*Choose from a selection of lunch options (prices vary)
*Special guide ¥1000 per group
*Please enquire for return bus tickets from Nabari station.
￥8,000/person〜
※Not intended for children aged 12 and under.
Meet your guide and we will take you to Kintsuba Shrine by car.
*Kizunano sato center is a 3 minutes walk from Taroji bus stop.
*Please contact us if you would like to purchase a round-trip bus ticket from Taroji bus stop to Nabari station
Kintsuwa Shrine is quietly nestled in the mountains. This important site has long been the site of local traditions such as rice cake throwing as well as religious ceremonies. You can enjoy a spot of forest bathing as you breathe in the sweet forest air.
Halfway up the mountain is a clearing where you can enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Yoroi. Take in the beautiful scenery of Soni Village below from between the basalt pillars that make up the sheer rock face.
Only with special guide (¥1000 per group). Perfect for those wanting to escape the stress of city life. Practice breathing exercises to calm your mind and relax your body.
Hidarimakigaya are rare throughout Japan but on this site they grow in large numbers. Learn about Soni Village’s ‘superfood’: kayanomi (Japanese nutmeg), as well as its history in the village and modern uses. The rocks and mosses along the route are like something out of a storybook.
A traditional country house renovated in a modern Japanese style. Here you can enjoy traditional o-banzai dishes prepared with local ingredients accompanied by rice cooked the old-fashioned way.
Soni Kodama Resort -TAWA- (closed until end of March)
There are two types of rooms called Enishi and Hou. Designed with an emphasis on comfort: the walls and ceiling are coated with natural plaster and Temper beds ensure a deep sleep.
Enjoy an elegant French meal accompanied by fantastic views from our mountain Auberge.
*Prices may be subject to change
Auberge in the forest ki-ra-ra
Situated at 550m altitude, this is a private wooden lodge. A peaceful space surrounded by nature with beautiful views of the night sky and in the morning a sea of clouds extends as far as the eye can see. This is cosy little space is one you won’t forget
Enjoy curries, pastas, salads & soups made with plenty of seasonal vegetables.
*Prices may be subject to change
Soni Highlands Farm Garden (Restaurant & farm shop) Closed until the end of March
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Closed until the end of March
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Soni Highlands Farm Garden. Opened in October 1999.
In the Pampas Grass Hall you can dine to great views of the Soni Highlands, eating dishes prepared with fresh local produce. You can also pick up from produces and other souvenirs at the farm shop.
Just off this is a small brewery, the ‘Wheat Hall’ where you can try their best selling Okuyamato beer. The Rice Hall houses a bakery that sells some breads made with rice flour. It’s the perfect place to stock up on hiking snack before heading to the highlands.
Famous for its curry and offal udon made with local fruits and vegetables. (Reservation required for vegans)
*Prices may be subject to change
2.7 Inn
This local eatery & store is not only popular with tourists, but also beloved by locals. Alongside fan favorites like the homemade curry and offal udon are their dishes prepared but local vegetables. The dining floor looks out over the Soni river and at night you can enjoy a great view of the star-filled sky. In Summer you can make use of the BBQ. Large communal bathroom.
Very popular with locals for its delicious broth in their udon dishes (the recipe is secret!). You can also try a sashimi set meal. Enjoy the taste of old-fashioned home style seasonal cooking.
*Prices may be subject to change
Restaurant Hoei
Close to the Soni loop bus stop, ideal for people climbing Mount Yoroi or Mount Kabuto and also close to the Soni Highlands, famous for their pampas grasses. Meals are prepared with seasonal Soni-grown produce and spring water from the Soni Highlands. Enjoy the taste of Soni Village with dishes made with Soni spinach and Uda Gold burdock.
Featured many times on TV! Enjoy game meat prepared by local hunters.
Choose between boar, pork or chicken hotpot and BBQ.
*Prices may be subject to change
Resturant Doi
Nestled deep in the countryside like something out a picture book is Cafe Nekoron. Tuck in to a brown rice lunch made with seasonal local produce prepared by the warm and friendly owner.
*Prices may be subject to change
Cafe Nekoron (Closed for Winter)
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Closed for Winter
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In a cosy corner in the foothills of Mt. Yoroi stands a charming country house. This house of fifty years was renovated and opened as Cafe Nekoron in April 2014.
Enjoy the homey atmosphere with the smell of baked goods and a cup of freshly ground coffee or seasonal herb tea. Browse the shelves for an old book to get lost in.
The owner is a warm, cat-loving lady whose love of cats can be seen in the cat-motif decorations scattered around the space. Don’t miss her baked goods and delicious lunch plate made brown rice and local produce.
*The trinkets decorations, and old books are available for purchase.
Pick up some Soni village produce and souvenirs or try the rice flour bread.
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Feel the change of the seasons as you walk in the gleaming grassy plains. Learn about the history of the highlands and hear the legend of O-kame pond and the conservation of the pampas grasses and other things only the people of the area know about from a local guide.
*Please contact us if you would like to purchase a bus ticket from Taroji bus stop to Nabari station
Information regarding changes or cancellations is available at time of booking confirmation via telephone, email or fax. Cancellations will be subject to a cancellation fee in accordance with the terms and conditions the tour company contract.