Mito City International Association presents “Japanese Culture Experience Tour for Foreign Residents”

2025/10/16Tourism/Events

We’ll travel to Hitachi-Omiya City in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Rural Kabuki, a tradition dating back to the Edo period in the Nishi-Shiogo area. It’s a fun pastime in rural areas after the autumn harvest. A large stage will be built out of bamboo and wood, featuring a revolving stage like a large theater. There will also be a children’s Kabuki performance.

Lunch at Miwa Roadside Station.

Takabu, an old mountain post town
You’ll find old Japanese shops and houses, as well as Western-style wooden buildings like a prewar hospital and bank. This tour also includes a special opportunity to see the gardens of an old sake brewery, which are not normally open to the public.

Day & Time

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Maximum number of participants

40 people (first come, first served). Priority will be given to foreign residents. Japanese residents are also welcome to participate.
(Japanese applicants will be placed on a waiting list.)

Participation Fee

¥2,500 (covers charter bus and travel insurance, and admission to Nishi-Shioko Kabuki).

Application

Till Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 9:00 PM.
Please come to the Mito International Center counter to pay your participation fee.

Nishi Shiogo Rural Kabuku and Takabu Old Post Town Tour