At Dawn, Thousands of Wild Geese Fill the Sky — By Day, Experience Japan’s Living Traditions in a Ramsar-Protected Sanctuary
Schedule
Day
Kurihara City
1:00 PM
Meet at Kurikoma-Kogen Station
1:00-1:20
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[Taxi] Kurikoma-Kogen Station to Izunuma Exchange Center
1:20-1:30
Orientation at the Izunuma Exchange Center (explanation of the whole process)
1:30-5:30
Cycling, Izunuma Exchange Center – Izunuma – Izunuma Exchange Center While running slowly for about 20 kilometers (about 10 kilometers per hour), enjoy the rural landscape and roosting (with guide)
5:30-6:30
Free time Izunuma Exchange Center
6:30-7:30
Dinner Izunuma Exchange Center Please enjoy the cuisine made with plenty of local ingredients (*Local sake etc. can also be prepared for an additional fee) Overnight at Izunuma Exchange Center
Morning
X
Lunch
X
Dinner
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Day
Kurihara City
5:30 AM-5:45
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Transportation [taxi or bicycle] Izunuma Exchange Center to bird watching point
5:45-7:00
Join a guided tour to witness the breathtaking morning departure of wild geese (magan)—one of Japan’s most spectacular natural sights
7:00-7:15
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Transfer [taxi or bicycle] bird watching point to Izunuma Exchange Center
7:30-8:30
Breakfast(Izunuma Exchange Center)
9:00-9:15
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Transfer [taxi] Izunuma Exchange Center to Tadami Kougyousyo
9:15-11:45
Mini tatami mat making experience at Tadami Kougyousyo Workshop Create your own mini tatami mat while being taught by tatami craftsmen. Using the mini tatami mat you created, you will also experience matcha [Souvenirs available]
11:45-12:00 PM
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Transfer [taxi] Tadami Kougyousyo ~ Kominka Iwamatsu
12:00-1:30
Local cuisine experience, mochi making experience, lunch (Kominka Iwamatsu) After experiencing making mochi, we actually eat mochi
1:30-5:00
Shimenawa (sacred rice-straw ropes) making experience at Kominka Iwamatsu We make traditional Japanese culture “shimekazari” [Souvenirs available]
5:00-5:15
Transfer [walk] Kominka Iwamatsu ~ Minshuku Yamazaki Minshuku Yamazaki・Check-in
5:30-7:30
Dinner at Minshuku Yamazaki (shared cooking experience) Dishes made with plenty of local ingredients are prepared and taste together with the landlady
Transfer [taxi] Minshuku Yamazaki ~ Hanayama Exchange Center
10:00-1:30 PM
Soba making experience -While listening to the owner talk about “Hanayama soba” grown by local farmers, guests will learn how to make soba, boil it, and make soup, and then try it for themselves
1:30-1:40
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[taxi] Hanayama Exchange Center to zasu Pottery
1:40-3:40
Pottery experience at zasu Pottery Create your own pottery while receiving guidance from a local potter. What you create will be delivered to your home at a later date
3:40-4:00
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[taxi] zasu Pottery to Sato Ryokan Ryokan Sato・Check-in
4:00-5:30
Hot Springs Experience at Sato Ryokan
5:30-7:00
Dinner at Sato Ryokan
7:00～
Free Time Overnight at Sato Ryokan
Morning
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Day
Kurihara City
7:00-8:00 AM
Breakfast (Sato Ryokan)
8:00-9:00
Break Time
9:00-9:40
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Transfer [taxi] Sato Ryokan to Mt. Kurikoma Area Geopark Visitor Center
9:40-11:00
Facility Tour Mt. Kurikoma Area Geopark Visitor Center Jurisdiction
11:00-11:30
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Transfer [taxi] Mt. Kurikoma Area Geopark Visitor Center to Kaiseki Marukatsu restaurant
11:30-1:00 PM
Lunch at Kaiseki Marukatsu restaurant
1:00-1:30
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[taxi] Kaiseki Marukatsu restaurant – Kurikoma-Kogen Station ⇒ Tour ends at Kurikoma-Kogen Station
Morning
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Lunch
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Dinner
X
Remarks
Tour price
¥297,000 (approx. $2,050 USD) per person (based on 2 people sharing 1 Japanese-style room)
¥227,000 (approx. $1,550 USD) per person (based on 3 people sharing 1 Japanese-style room)
¥190,500 (approx. $1,300 USD) per person (based on 4 people sharing 2 Japanese-style rooms)
¥178,500 (approx. $1,230 USD) per person (based on 5 people sharing 2 Japanese-style rooms)
Request/Announcement
The above schedule is a sample. It can be adjusted according to your request, so please feel free to consult with us.
What's included
・Private vehicle
・Admission fees (museums, temples, etc.)
・Transportation (JR, ferry, etc.)
・English interpretation guide *Please let us know if you would like another language.
・Luggage delivery fee ( Takku-bin: ①Aman Kyoto - Azumi, ②Bella Vista - Aman Kyoto)
・Experience fees (tea ceremony & kimono, cruise, rickshaw, private water cab, geisha dinner)
・Accommodation fee
Items to check before Reservation
・Names of all participants
・Dietary restrictions and allergy information
Cancellation Policy
20 days ago: 20% of total accommodation / travel product charges
7 days ago: 30% of total accommodation / travel product charges
1 days ago-: 40% of the total accommodation / travel product price
From the day before to the day: 100% of the total accommodation and travel product charges
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Inquiry
Please feel free to contact us anytime.
The itinerary provided here is just a sample.
The number of nights and the content can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Please feel free to consult us about the number of people, participation date, content, budget, etc.
