The satoyama is a place where nature and humans exist in harmony, passed down through generations. This sustain- able ecosystem provides the base on which we create new ways of learning, working and living. By involving the new arrivals with local traditions we can create an ecosystem compiled of local wisdom to be passed on to the next generation.
We moved to Keihoku from the city, and while spreading our roots we engaged with the locals on a person-to-person basis, building trust. Working together, we developed projects which sought to make the most of the resources in the region. These included a program for foreign visitors and an educational program by linking up with educational institutions overseas.
The satoyama’s a vast and flexible classroom. Focused study programs that aim to solve local issues by making the best of nature, local industry, people and culture. We offer a space where enterprises and students with a thirst for a challenge can try out new projects or business ideas.
Take in the beauty of the season in Kyoto’s satoyama with a local guide who is experienced in tours that offer an authentic experience of local life. Why not step out of the hustle and bustle of normal life, and embark on a bespoke journey into the wilderness created just for you.
We support other rural regions develop their hospitality industry and create tourism programs. We share our community tourism expertise, linking up with local government and regional players, working together to create an ecosys- tem for business and an environment open to outsiders, which in turn creates a self-propelling business.
