Experience the life of a lumberjack (introductory level) - "A retro Showa-era experience using firewood" and "Learn about the role of mountains and forestry"

A two-day, one-night trip living with lumberjacks. From searching for water sources to cutting logs, you'll experience the mountains to the fullest.

[Highlights] - We'll actually go into the mountains and talk about environmental changes and the role of forestry from a forester's perspective. - You'll return to the origins of humans who use fire. - You'll have a simulated experience of life in the early Showa period using firewood you've made yourself. - You'll get a real sense that humans are sustained by the blessings of nature. [Itinerary] Introduction to the Lumberjack Lifestyle Day 1 1:00 PM - Check-in Introductory tour of the accommodation facilities 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Pathless mountain exploration 3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Firewood chopping experience (Otaya) 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM Wood-fired boiler and Goemon bath *A lumberjack instructor will accompany you up to this point 5:30 PM - Fire the hearth 5:30 PM - Meal preparation 6:30 PM - Free time Day 2 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Pruning experience *A lumberjack instructor will accompany you 11:00 AM Check-out [Details] This is a two-day, one-night experience tour, staying in a traditional Japanese house. Accompanied by a lumberjack guide, you'll travel into the mountains to search for water sources and learn about the role of the mountains from a lumberjack's perspective. After moving to the traditional Japanese house, you can try your hand at lumberjacking by cutting logs with a chainsaw, splitting firewood, using firewood to heat a Goemon bathtub, and cooking meals in the hearth. You can also try charcoal making, and enjoy a wild game BBQ using charcoal you've made yourself.

INFORMATION

date
Excluding the first and third Saturdays and Sundays, and the New Year's holiday period. *Schedule may change in the event of rain.
Start time
9:00 to 14:00 the next day
Target age
Ages 10-65 (experience can be changed if you have small children)
Travel time
2 days and 1 night
Number of participants
2 to 7 people
price
Rental: 30,000 yen (up to 7 people per building) + trial: 8,000 yen (3,000 yen for elementary school students) (per person) (Prices current as of July 2024)
Meeting place
Otaya: A lodging where you can experience woodcutter work and feel the natural surroundings
address
1136-1 Iwato, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone Number
070-9005-1634
email address
1973ryozan903@gmail.com
Website
Number of parking spaces
3
Parking fee
none

ACCESS


1136-1 Iwato, Kitahiroshima-cho, Yamagata-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture

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