[DeepExperience Co., Ltd.] Enjoy a rural culture experience in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Private tours for overseas wealthy people are now on sale on “DeepExperience X”, an experience reservation site that lets you experience local values
Deep Experience Co., Ltd. Press release: November 6, 2024 Enjoy a rural culture experience in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Private tours for overseas wealthy people are now on sale on the experience reservation site “DeepExperience ~A trip to enjoy Japan’s original scenery and traditional culture unique to the region~
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commercialized an original tour with the theme of rural culture set in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. We have started sales on the experience reservation site “DeepExperience (
https://x.deep-exp.com/ja/hyogo/activity/431 ) ■Background of tour development Inbound demand continues to rise, and it is certain that both the number of tourists and the amount spent will reach record highs by 2024. In particular, the number of travelers who want to experience Japan’s traditional culture is expected to increase further, including the overseas modern luxury segment that places importance on authenticity and cultural experiences. On the other hand, Japan is currently undergoing depopulation, a declining birthrate, and an aging population, increasing the risk of losing local traditions and lifestyle culture. Against this background, our company developed products focusing on Kita Ward, Kobe City. Although this area is located in Kobe, one of Japan’s leading metropolises, agriculture is thriving, and approximately 700 thatched folk houses, one of the best in the country, and a rural kabuki stage, which is a valuable folk cultural property, remain. A unique rural culture is alive and well. Through the sale of this tour, our company will promote interaction between local people and tourists, leading to the maintenance and development of landscapes and culture over the medium to long term. In the future, we would like to convey the unique charm of the region that has been inherited throughout the country. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101242/14/101242-14-86bef63d2b689254fc32bcd31506af1a-3900×2601.jpg ■Tour overview This tour will allow affluent people from overseas to experience Japan’s rural culture in a multifaceted way through cycling through the countryside, harvesting and cooking agricultural products, thatching, and bamboo crafting. [Location] Kobe City [Holding dates] All year round (schedules will be adjusted with each facility according to reservation requests) [Event time] 9:00-17:00 9:00-16:00 9:00-15:30 [Number of participants] 2 to 4 people [Guide language] English, Japanese [Meeting/Dissolution Place] Hatta Green Village [Price] 1 person / 46,000 yen~ [Product URL]
https://x.deep-exp.com/ja/hyogo/activity/431 ■What you can experience on the tour (1) Cycling with a guide introducing the local highlights During the tour, you will travel by bicycle and enjoy the rural landscape of traditional Japanese houses and nature, stopping at temples where local beliefs and customs are still alive, and your local guide will show you the unique charms of the region.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101242/14/101242-14-3a3ed9ae75aaa6ff6599bd5c389a9345-3900×2600.jpg (2) Harvesting agricultural products and cooking experiences that give you a taste of rural life Experience harvesting seasonal agricultural products with the cooperation of local farmers. Afterwards, you will move to a nearby old folk house and enjoy a Japanese cooking experience. Using locally produced rice and seasonings, we create dishes that carefully bring out the flavors of the ingredients. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101242/14/101242-14-ec201b818c7bad91c1f41ea5c6e171cd-1080×720.png (4) Bamboo crafting experience that also leads to local sustainability On this tour, we will collaborate with businesses that are working to solve the local environmental problem of abandoned bamboo forests, and provide opportunities to make bamboo crafts such as coasters with the cooperation of bamboo craftsmen. Through this experience, you can think about sustainable living and also contribute to the local community.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/101242/14/101242-14-9c8ca9978ca3f3907f51eb87fe3a7331-3900×2600.jpg ■What is “DeepExperience X” The regions scattered throughout Japan have their own history, traditions, culture, nature, scenery, food, learning, and people that you can never experience anywhere else. There are special values that cannot be achieved. “DeepExperience Based on the historical and cultural background of a region, we combine essential experiences that can only be experienced in that region and offer them as original packaged products. ■Future developments Approximately 20 types of tours are planned in the Kansai area We will discover the unique charms of the areas scattered within the Kansai region and develop package products that include
accommodations that fit the concept of guided tours. We plan to sell about 20 types in the future. ■Recruiting partners At our company, we would like to contribute to regional revitalization and the
development of Japanese society by creating and selling tours that allow you to experience “regional value” in cooperation with local governments and business operators who sympathize with the concept of “DeepExperience X.” Masu. ●Tour creation We are looking for business operators who can work with us from tour creation planning to sales For example, your city or region has many attractions and there seems to be a need for inbound tourism. Business operators and local town revitalization cooperation teams who don’t know how to create tours. Or companies working on regional revitalization. ●Sales partner We are looking for business operators who can cooperate with expanding the sales channels of DeepExperienceX For example, travel agencies that want to offer products that allow affluent people overseas to experience the essential, local appeal of Japan, accommodation facilities and companies that want to offer special tours to their modern luxury customers, etc. . ◆DeepExperience X site URL
https://x.deep-exp.com ◆Site URL ・DeepExperience X, a special experience reservation site that touches on local values
https://x.deep-exp.com ・Travel experience reservation site
DeepExperience OSAKA (partnered with Osaka Tourism Bureau)
https://www.deep-exp.com/ja/osaka ・Travel experience reservation site DeepExperience HIROSHIMA (partnered with Hiroshima Prefecture Tourism Federation) https://www.deep-exp.com/ja/hiroshima ・Web media “DEEPLOG” that provides useful information on travel and tourism throughout Japan https://log.deep-exp.com/ja/media ◆About the operating company Company name: DeepExperience Co., Ltd. Address: 7th floor, Shimano Building, 2-1-4 Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0016
Representative: Representative Director Hiroya Sakagami Registration number: Osaka prefectural governor registered travel agency No. 2-3108 Official website: https://deep-exp.jp Group company: Uniearth Co., Ltd. (parent company) ◆Partnership/coverage/inquiry counter Company name: DeepExperience Co., Ltd. Address: 7th floor, Shimano Building, 2-1-4 Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0016 Person in charge: DeepExperience Management Office Phone number: 06-6147-6205 Contact: https://www.deep-exp.com/ja/contact