Japanese breakfast of small seasonal dishes in the countryside

OUR PROGRAMS

Where people go to shine
and the community shines too

Kirameki programs are immersive countryside experiences designed to help guests connect deeply with Japan's culture, people, and landscapes, curated experiences shaped by your interests and grounded in real community life.

No two stays are
ever the same.

Kirameki programs are immersive countryside experiences designed to help guests connect deeply with Japan's culture, people, and landscapes.

Each program is thoughtfully curated from our experience catalogue and shaped by the season, location, and guest interests. Programs are developed in collaboration with local hosts and partners, designed to balance cultural depth, comfort, and flexibility. Visiting the countryside can be logistically challenging, so our goal is to make everything run as smoothly as possible.

Every stay is different and that is part of the experience!

PLEASE NOTE

Kirameki is currently updating its booking and contracting structure in cooperation with licensed regional providers. New cultural and regional program inquiries remain welcome. However, arrangements involving accommodation or transportation will only be confirmed after the responsible licensed provider, contract terms, payment process, and cancellation conditions have been identified in writing.

プログラム運営体制に関するお知らせ

煌めきは現在、地域の登録事業者と連携し、予約・契約体制の整備を進めています。文化・地域プログラムに関する新規のお問い合わせは引き続き受け付けておりますが、宿泊または交通を含む内容については、担当する登録事業者、契約条件、決済方法およびキャンセル条件を書面にて明確にした上で正式にご案内いたします。

KIRAMEKI PROGRAM EXPERIENCES

Three ways to step in.

N°01 - CUSTOM PROGRAM

Regional Cultural Programs

Kirameki works with independent local providers, community organisations, and cultural practitioners to explore potential program opportunities based on participant interests and provider availability.

2-7 DAYS FROM ¥80,000 / PERSON

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N°02

Campervan Routes

Drive at your own pace through the Chūgoku Mountains. Curated routes, hidden campsites, onsen we'll point you toward.

FROM ¥15,000 / PER NIGHT

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countryside interning, homestay, work exchange, volunteer

N°03

Volunteer · Intern

Weeks or months living within the village. Farm work, restoration, language exchange. Joining something rather than passing through.

BY APPLICATION

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N°03

Luxury Experiences

Immerse in the countryside and Japan's myths and traditions, artisan visits, food and craft workshops, seasonal kaiseki meals, and stays at inns that feel timeless.

FROM ¥200,000 / GROUP

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THE EXPERIENCE CATALOGUE

Sixty experiences, four core areas.

Every program is built from a diverse range of countryside experiences, thoughtfully combined based on season, place, and guest interest. Explore each area below!

Cultural Activities

⟡ Kagura performances and Shinto rituals

⟡ Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies

⟡ Hands-on tea workshops and tasting flights

⟡ 100% Silk kimono dressing and photography

⟡ Kendo and Japanese martial arts experiences

⟡ Kyudo (Japanese archery)

⟡ Koto and traditional music performances

⟡ Samurai history, armour, and immersion experiences

⟡ Swordsmith visits, demonstrations, and workshops

⟡ Pastel painting and art workshops

⟡ Mythology and temple etiquette tours

⟡ Astronomical observation

These are only a few of the experiences we offer. Inquire to discover more.

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Decorated horse led through a local festival

Kagura performance of the serpent Orochi battling a sword-wielding hero

Three people in samurai armour holding swords and banners in the snow

Pastel paintings from an art workshop laid out on a wooden table

Pouring green tea into small cups during a tea tasting

Black-and-white photo of a kagura dancer in motion

Woman in a layered silk kimono seated in a tatami room

Nature Activities

⟡ Forest walks and/or hikes

⟡ Satoyama exploration

⟡ Woodcutting practices

⟡ Agriculture experiences

⟡ Rice planting and harvesting

⟡ Countryside cycling routes

⟡ Shinto and mythology journeys

⟡ Mountain and forestry cultural experiences

⟡ Waterfall walks/hikes

⟡ Seasonal sights and landmarks

⟡ Adventure sports (summer activities coming soon!)

These are only a few of the experiences we offer. Inquire to discover more.

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Red autumn maple leaves around a stone lantern

Waterfall pouring into a clear pool in a mountain gorge

Walking through silver pampas grass on a sunny autumn day

Row of cherry trees in bloom along a country road

Field of pink cosmos flowers under a blue sky

Group watching the sunset from a mountain lookout

Sunflowers in front of misty green mountains

Stone guardian figure and old stone monuments at a forest shrine

Culinary Activities

⟡ Japanese dinners and breakfasts

⟡ Traditional countryside culinary workshops

⟡ Okonomiyaki cooking workshops

⟡ Soba-making experiences

⟡ Irori farmhouse dining

⟡ Mochi pounding

⟡ Wild game and locally sourced farm-to-table experiences

⟡ Seasonal cuisine and traditions

⟡ Kaiseki-style meals and regional specialties

These are only a few of the experiences we offer. Inquire to discover more.

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Plate of rice balls, salmon, egg and fresh vegetables

Slice of baked cheesecake with a star-shaped biscuit

Table set with a traditional Japanese meal in small dishes

Platters of sliced vegetables and wild game meat for a barbecue

Japanese breakfast tray with rice balls, grilled fish, rolled omelette and salad

Host cooking okonomiyaki on a large iron griddle

Table of homemade Japanese sweets and tea

Soba noodles served with tempura and side dishes

Guests grilling around a sunken irori hearth

Soba-making workshop: kneading buckwheat dough in a large bowl

Lunch of rice, a grilled cutlet and salad on an outdoor table

Chicken skewers grilling over a charcoal grill

Kaiseki-style meal on a lacquered tray with rice, soup and small seasonal dishes

Homemade pizzas lined up on trays before baking

Irori hearth set for dinner with an iron kettle and small dishes

Community Activities

⟡ Temple walks and local storytelling

⟡ Sake brewery visits

⟡ Village exploration and countryside life

⟡ Community events

⟡ Seasonal and local festivals

⟡ Pottery workshop

⟡ Various workshops and hands-on activities

⟡ Language exchange

⟡ Akiya restoration

⟡ Farming experiences

⟡ Indigo dyeing experience

These are only a few of the experiences we offer. Inquire to discover more.

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Host cooking in a countryside home kitchen

Guests and locals posing together in a countryside café

Cutting firewood with a chainsaw beside a mountain cabin

Guests sharing a home-cooked meal around a wooden table

Spreading harvested grain to dry on a mat

Visitors and a local host sitting together on the steps of a wooden building

Smiling local host holding up a small sake cup

Rice harvest in a countryside field, holding bundles of freshly cut rice

Leah Nicole

GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

Words can’t describe how magical my time was here! I came as a solo traveler looking for a place to heal and find myself again after extreme burnout from my…

Cam Hughes

GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

The Kirameki program was so well done by Mitsuki and Kira that while a good amount was put into the week I was there, it felt paced out enough and flexible enough…

Svenja Krüger

GOOGLE REVIEW

★★★★★

Spending the day with Kira was such a beautiful way to discover the region beyond the usual places. We visited a newly restored traditional thatched-roof temple…