Tono: Kappa Fuchi and a Journey Through Folktale Country

An all-day course immersing yourself in the world of Japanese folklore in Tono, the setting of Yanagita Kunio's 'Tales of Tono'. Start with a preview at Tono City Museum of Folk Materials, Japan's first dedicated folklore museum, then listen to storytellers at Tono Stories Hall before heading to Kappa Fuchi, the legendary home of kappa folklore. After attempting kappa fishing with cucumber as bait, experience traditional mountain village life at Densho-en Heritage Park with its thousand Oshirasama statues and at Tono Furusato Village with its scattered curved farmhouses. This journey retracing folktales passed down through generations and nostalgic landscapes is perfect for a group of friends who love folk stories and retro charm.