Senboku Matagi Culture Experience

In the mountainous areas of Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, the culture of the Matagi hunting people has been preserved since ancient times. In the experience program, you can experience wild plant foraging, mushroom hunting, and snowshoe walking on snowy mountains in winter alongside local guides who inherit the wisdom of the Matagi lifestyle. Touch the prayers to the mountain deity and the philosophy of coexistence with nature, and experience the depth of Japan's mountain culture. After the experience, you can also savor Matagi cuisine (bear hot pot and wild vegetable dishes), and fully enjoy the mountain culture through all five senses.