We would like travelers to experience traditional Japanese culture first-hand in Asuka, Yamato, along with the warmth and hospitality of the people who live here.
The “Minka Homestay” program was created with those thoughts in mind.
While staying in a variety of houses from different eras, travelers can spend time with their host family as they are spirited away by the slow flow of time in Asuka, Yamato.
Temple priest, soy sauce brewer, restaurant owner, farmer, photographer, product designer, potter, school teacher, hair stylist, etc. — Host families in the area come from diverse backgrounds and occupations, yet welcome travelers as if they were family all the same.
Temple priest, soy sauce brewer, restaurant owner, farmer, photographer, product designer, potter, school teacher, hair stylist, etc. — Host families in the area come from diverse backgrounds and occupations, yet welcome travelers as if they were family all the same.
Take your adventure off of the beaten path and away from typical travel guides as you explore places only known to Asuka, Yamato locals.
Travelers are able to observe a variety of family-owned businesses and personally experience culturally rich customs, such as traditional kimono dressing or elegant tea ceremonies (お茶会 – Ochakai) to understand Japan on a deeply human level.
One of the best reasons to visit Japan is for its delicious cuisine, and nothing compares to authentic Japanese home cooking. Expand your culinary skills with your host family by cooking and enjoying meals together made with fresh, locally grown vegetables. Of course, various dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
The “Minka Homestay” program offered by us at YANT provides a genuine cultural experience not possible with typical hotel stays.
We’ve carefully built several exciting plans that give travelers unique and immersive ways to appreciate Japan like never before.
