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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!

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

Four ways to step in.
kagura performance, kagura, kirameki

N°01 - CUSTOM PROGRAM

Regional Cultural Programs

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

2-7 DAYS    FROM ¥80,000 / PERSON

kirameki campers, camping, camper van

N°02

tokyo campervans
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

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

tea tasting

N°04

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

Coming Soon

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 Activites

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, armor, 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.

START YOUR JOURNEY

Ready to experience rural Japan?

Tell us your dates, your group, and what you hope to experience.
We’ll take care of the rest and we look forward to hosting you here.

Submitting an inquiry does not create a reservation, accommodation contract, transportation contract, or travel contract.

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