Be a Local Today.
Walk, Talk, and Experience Local Life
with a Local guide.
A private countryside guide to slow down, walk around, and feel the real local life of Minamiaso.
Discover Local Japan
This is more than just a sightseeing tour.
It’s a private experience led by a local who was born and raised in Minamiaso.
While famous attractions are wonderful, I want you to discover the places, stories, and local connections that most visitors never get to see. Through this experience, you’ll have a chance to see Minamiaso from a local perspective and feel the warmth of the people who call this place home.
I believe the best thing we can do is help you create memories that make you want to come back again someday.
This experience is perfect for you if:
✓You want to explore Minamiaso without renting a car
✓You prefer local experiences over crowded tourist attractions
✓You’re curious about everyday life in rural Japan
✓You’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends
✓You want to slow down and connect with a place more deeply
The Experience
Explore Minamiaso with a Local
What You’ll Experience
✓Hidden spots only locals know
✓Real connections with local people
✓Everyday life in rural Japan
✓Beautiful landscapes beyond the guidebooks
✓Stories, culture, and traditions of Minamiaso
✓A slower, more meaningful way to travel
No two experiences are exactly the same.
Rather than following a fixed itinerary, we’ll create the day together based on your interests, the season, the weather, and what’s happening locally. The route, activities, and timing are all flexible, allowing for a more personal and authentic experience of Minamiaso.
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start Time: Flexible
Group Size: 1-4 people
Host Language: English / Japanese / Korean
Price: ¥30,000 / group (up to 4 people)
Meeting Point
Minamiaso Village (details provided after booking)
Examples
・🥢 Making soba together
・🚲 Cycling through rice fields
・🚃 Riding a local train
・☕ Taking a break at a local café
・♨️ Visiting a neighborhood hot spring
・⛰️Visit beautiful viewpoints around Minamiaso
・🍵 Sharing tea and stories at Grandma’s House HARU.
・🪵 Making meals togather.
・❤️ Meeting local people, nature that make Minamiaso so special.
Activities may vary depending on the season, weather, and the people gathered.
Included
✓ Private local guide
✓ Transportation during the tour
✓ Pick-up and drop-off within Minamiaso/Aso area
✓ Personalized itinerary
Not-Included
✗ Meals and drinks
✗ Admission fees (if applicable)
✗ Optional activity costs (e.g. bicycle rental, workshops, etc.)
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Travel insurance
Good to know
• The itinerary may change depending on the weather, season, and your interests.
• Some activities may require additional fees.
• Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.
Meet Your Guide
Hi , I’m kaori! (JP/ EN/ KR)
Hi, I’m Kaori, a local guide born and raised in Minamiaso.
After living abroad and traveling, I came to appreciate the beauty of everyday life in rural Japan. Through this experience, I’d love to share the places, people, and stories that make this village special.
I also run a small countryside guesthouse called Grandma’s House HARU, a 90-year-old family home where visitors can experience life in rural Japan. If timing allows, we may stop by during the tour, and I’d be happy to show you around and share its story.
My goal isn’t just to show you around—it’s to help you experience Minamiaso like a local.
Booking & Contact
Feel free to contact me for bookings, questions, or special requests!
mail: stay@grandma-haru.com
Instagram DM: @grandma_in_kumamoto