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Tour Overview
Experience traditional Japanese trap hunting in the peaceful countryside.⛰️ Based in a Japanese Traditional house, you will join local hunters Lesson, learn how to set traps, and discover how people have lived in harmony with nature for generations in Japan🇯🇵 After the field experience, we will serve handmade rice balls and simple local flavors.🍙 You can also enjoy a refreshing soak in a nearby natural hot spring.
Price
Adult (age 18+) : 25000 yen
Youth (10-17) : 15000 yen
For safety reasons, we kindly ask that children under the age of 10 do not participate.
Meeting Point
Fujino Station (藤野駅) – 12:45 PM Pickup
On weekday train schedule
From Takao(12:19): – Arrive at Fujino Station (12:31)
*We recommend using the restroom at the station before the tour starts.
What’s Included
・Free transportation from Fujino Station
・Light meal (Japanese traditional onigiri)
・Hunting experience with skilled hunters
・Hands-on snare trap setting
・Field sign tracking (In case of rain, we have indoor activities.)
・Visit to a Japanese traditional house
・Relaxing hot spring ticket after tour
Schedule 🦌
12:45 Free Pick Up at Fujino Station
13:15 Greeting, Introduction
14:00 Japanese Hunter’s Lesson
14:30 Hands-on Experience with Snare Traps
15:00 Search for Field Signs and Set Traps in Satoyama
(Alternative activity available on rainy days)
16:00 Butchering Wild Meat
17:00 (Estimated) Finish — Option to visit Hot Spring or Return to Station
Important Notes
Our local hunters and Lila Japan Experience staff will do our best to ensure your safety and enjoyment. However, please understand that the tour is still in its early development stage, and we may have some areas for improvement.
Participation is limited to those who agree to cooperate with SNS and promotional materials, including photo/video shoots and review posts.
We strongly recommend that you obtain overseas travel insurance. All participation is at your own risk.
(We believe the chance of encountering dangerous wild animals is extremely low, but there is a risk of minor injuries from hiking or using knives.
We have basic first aid kits prepared.
What to Bring
・Comfortable clothes for outdoor activities
・Long sleeves and long pants (to prevent injuries)
・Sturdy walking shoes (preferably trekking shoes)
・Gloves (if you have them)
・Hat (if you have one)
・Plenty of drinking water
Cancellation Policy
We kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation fees, as we prepare for the experience in advance (including trap setup, game processing, and light meals):
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100% on the day of the tour
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80% one day before
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50% two days before
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30% three days before
Thank you for your understanding.
Closing
We are excited to share this special journey with you. Let’s enjoy the beautiful satoyama together, learn from nature, and create unforgettable memories. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support local hunters’ community activities and regional contribution initiatives. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
FAQ
Q:Can I bring my baby or small child?
-A:Unfortunately, for safety reasons, children under 10 years old are not allowed to join.
Q: Do I need any hunting license or experience to join this tour?
-A: No license or experience is required. The experience is designed for complete beginners. You will be guided safely by professional Japanese hunters.
Q: What if it rains on the day of the tour?
-A: Even if it rains, the lessons, trap explanation, butchering, and hot spring are still available. However, if it’s raining, we may skip the outdoor fieldwork. Instead, you’ll experience traditional Japanese toys inside the house.
Q: Is it physically demanding?
-A: Most of the activities involve walking in the mountains and simple tasks. If you can walk on uneven ground for 15–30 minutes, you should be fine.
Q: Can I take home meat or animal products?
-A: No, this tour does not include meat for consumption or take-home. The meat used in the demonstration is not processed through a licensed facility.
Q: What does the participation fee for?
-A: It covers the trap maintenance, fuel for patrols, and the operation cost of the hunters. Your fee directly supports local sustainable hunting practices.
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Payment is completed by credit card at the time of reservation. Cancellations or refunds are not accepted, so please be sure before booking.We look forward to sharing a meaningful experience with you.
Kylian Breedijk –
A wonderful and authentic experience, exploring the Japanese countryside along with the guide was incredibly fun. You truly get to take a peak inside the lives of the locals in the area, including their traditions, rich history, and their kindness and hospitality.
Seeing the careful and precise practice of butchering was also a very interesting experience. They make sure to truly use every part of the animal and make sure nothing is wasted, it reflects how in touch with nature the hunter is and that the killing is not taken lightly.
Mattias Dannhagen –
The nature in the area is beautiful and peaceful.
First, we met up by the station, where our guide spoke English in a nice and welcoming manner.
We then went on a tour to see the traps, and hear the explanations. When things were unclear and I asked for further explanation, it was explained nicely to the point of understanding.
We got to learn about trap making, and even setting our own traps,
we got to learn about butchering in detail as well.
There were fun times too, trying some japanese foods, while being able to experience Japanese culture along with the beautiful various sceneries, including waterfalls.
The hunters really work hard, and make life better for those around them.
Even if most of them don’t speak English very well, they were very kind people, and as I could communicate with them a bit in Japanese as well, I was very happy to get to know them.
Going on a tour with them was a valuable, fun and tasty experience, and I really hope they do well with their goals.
Also, regarding treatment of animals, animals are treated kindly, and with respect, not just spiritually, but regarding each step,
the traps aren’t designed to torture or slowly kill animals, but to set up for a more precise and efficient method.
Thank you so much, /Matt