30. Iiyama (Nagano Pref.)

Starting April 01, 2025

Feel at Home in Iiyama, the Japanese Countryside – Just 100 Minutes from Tokyo

Schedule

Day

 Iiyama City

Morning
Arrive at JR Iiyama Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen
You will meet at the place where you left the ticket gate (1 bullet train ticket gate) by a member.
Orientation at Iiyama Station 1F Tourist Information Center
Luggage can be stored at the tourist information center
English Assistant (not an interpreter guide)
Hand over an English map
Afternoon
Lunch (Japanese or Western food)
Strolling in the temple town (on foot)
Visit at Takahashi Mayumi Doll Museum 
Iiyama handmade washi experience workshop Uchiyama-gami (Japanese paper) postcard making experience (2 sheets per person)
Zazen experience (Shojuan or Daishoji)
Walk back to Iiyama Station
3:40PM
Pick up your luggage at the Tourist Information Center
3:52
Ride the JR Iiyama Line (the staff will guide you to the ticket gate at the station)
*Train tickets are to be purchased by guests
4:04
Arrival at Togari-Nozawa Onsen Station (JR Iiyama Line)
Transfer by Minshuku car to your accommodation in Togari Onsen
4:30
Check-in at Minshuku (Japanese-style room with toilet)
*The bath (hot spring) is shared
6:00
Dinner
Go to bed
Overnight at Minshuku
Morning
X
Lunch
Dinner
Day

 Iiyama City

8:00AM
Breakfast(Minshuku)
Bento pickup
10:00
Transfer to Kosuge by Minshuku’s car
Hiking Mt. Kosuge with English Guide
10:25
Meet the English guide in front of the Kodo Hall in Kosuge Village
10:30-3:00PM
Kosuge Village Hiking
Choose from two course options:
1. Hike to the Inner Shrine of Mt. Kosuge
2. Stroll through the Kosuge Village area
-Duration: approx. 3–4 hours
-Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking
-For the hike to the shrine, hiking gear and sturdy footwear are necessary
Lunch: Bento
3:30
Pick up in front of the Kodo Hall in Kosuge Village and transfer by Minshuku car
4:00
Terminate at Minshuku
Free Time
6:00
Dinner
Go to bed
Overnight at Minshuku
Morning
Lunch
Dinner
Day

 Iiyama City

8:00AM
Breakfast(Minshuku)
9:30-10:00
Harvest experience with the owner of Minshuku (in the field of Minshuku)
*Harvest wild plants depending on the season
10:15-11:45
Experience making the local dish “Sasazushi” with the owner of Minshuku
12:00PM-1:00
Lunch: Sasazushi
1:30
Transfer by minshuku shuttle to Nabekura Kogen Heights / Mori-no Ie
1:50-4:00
Straw Crafting Experience with Local Staff
(Instructions given in Japanese and simple English)
4:00
Back to Togari Onsen by Minshuku car
Terminate at Minshuku
Free Time
6:00
Dinner
Go to bed
Overnight at Minshuku
Morning
Lunch
Dinner
Day

 Iiyama City

8:00AM
Breakfast(Minshuku)
9:20
Check out
9:50
Transfer to Togari-Nozawa-Onsen Station on the JR Iiyama Line by Minshuku car
Terminate at Togari Nozawa Onsen Station ⇒ Tour ends
Morning
Lunch
X
Dinner
X

Remarks

Tour price
¥176,000 (approx. $1,215 USD) per person (based on 2 people sharing 1 Japanese-style room)
¥150,000 (approx. $1,035 USD) per person (based on 3 people sharing 1 Japanese-style room)
¥147,000 (approx. $1,015 USD) per person (based on 4 people sharing 2 Japanese-style rooms)
The tour can be customized to fit your schedule and interests. Please let us know your preferences when booking.
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)
・Dinner at Kyoto Kitcho (please pay for drinks on site directly)
・Accommodation fee
Items to check before Reservation
・Names of all participants
・Dietary restrictions and allergy information
Cancellation Policy
21 days ago: 20% of total accommodation / travel product charges
14 days ago: 30% of total accommodation / travel product charges
7 days ago-: 50% 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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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.

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