Unveil the Hidden Treasures of Ibaraki: A Private 2-Day Tour of Japan's Traditional Culture, Cuisine, and Sake
- Bokun ID:
- 926766
- Product Code:
- 5898739-343
Just a 90-minute drive from Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture offers a luxurious private tour that immerses you in Japan’s traditional culture, cuisine, and sake. Experience bonsai creation with Adam Jones, the only Western bonsai master to open a garden in Japan. Engage in a weaving workshop of Yuki Tsumugi, Japan's oldest silk fabric and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Additionally, enjoy sake tasting at Isokura Brewery in Kasama, known for its pristine spring water filtered through granite, ideal for brewing. This exclusive tour provides a unique opportunity to intimately experience and understand Japanese culture.
●Minimum Number of Participants: 2 people
●Tour Conductor/Guide:There will be no tour conductor accompanying this trip. A dedicated local guide will accompany you from your hotel in Tokyo to your hotel in Ibaraki on Day1, and from your hotel in Ibaraki back to your hotel in Tokyo on Day2. For all other segments, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule.
●Number of Meals: Total of 4 meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
●Application Deadline: Until 5:30 PM one week before the tour start date (Japan time)
●Travel Costs (same rate for adults and children, per person): For double occupancy (2 persons in a room): 420,000 yen per person For triple occupancy (3 persons in a room): 280,000 yen per person For quadruple occupancy (4 persons in a room): 230,000 yen per person
●Travel Planning and Execution for the Tour:
Company Name: ConciergeBANK Co., Ltd.
Address: 4th Floor, Midtown East, 9-7-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Phone Number: +81-(0)3-6434-0329
Email Address: luxurex@kconciergebank.com
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
Registration Number: Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-7803 (Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association)
General Travel Operations Manager: Hatsue Horiuchi
The travel operations manager is responsible for transactions at the sales office handling customer travel. If you have any questions regarding this travel contract, please inquire with the travel operations manager during the above business hours.
[Terms and Conditions for Your Travel Contract]
The information provided on this page, along with the following Travel Conditions for Domestic Package Tours, shall be considered as the issuance of the terms and conditions document.
Travel Conditions for Domestic Package Tours (Japanese)
Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)
Those with health problems, those who use wheelchairs or other equipment, those with physical or mental disabilities, those with food or animal allergies, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, those with assistance dogs for the physically disabled (guide dogs, hearing dogs, service dogs), or those who need special consideration are kindly requested to inform us of their specific needs at the time of application. (Please also notify us immediately if you develop any of these conditions after the tour contract has been concluded.) We will provide you with further guidance, so please inform us of the details of the measures you will need to take during the trip. We will comply with the request to the extent possible and reasonable.
[Regarding the Notations in the Itinerary]
● Entry Tour, 〇 Walking Tour, ▲ Drive-by Tour
※ Time Slot Guide
Early Morning = 4:00 AM-6:00 AM, Morning = 6:00 AM-9:00 AM, Late Morning = 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Afternoon = 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Evening = 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Night = 7:00 PM-12:00 AM, Late Night = 12:00 AM-4:00 AM
[Cancellation Fees for Package Tours]
Cancellation fees per person:
Cancellation from 20 days to 8 days prior to the start date: 20% of the tour price
Cancellation from 7 days to 2 days prior to the start date: 30% of the tour price
Cancellation on the day before or on the day of the start date: 40% of the tour price
Cancellation on the day of the trip: 50% of the tour price
Cancellations after the trip has started or no-shows without notice: 100% of the tour price
Ticket Information
Twin Room (up to 2 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥420,000Triple Room (up to 3 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥280,000Fourth Room (up to 4 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥230,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 1 Weekly before
What's included in the experience
Accommodation fee (1 night)
Private vehicle (Day 1: Your hotel in Tokyo → Suigoen, Day 2: Suigoen→ Your hotel in Tokyo)
Dedicated local guide (Day 1: Your hotel in Tokyo → Suigoen, Day 2: Suigoen→ Your hotel in Tokyo) *Available in Japanese or English
Fees for the experience plans and the tours specified in the itinerary
Meal expenses (Total of 4 meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
What is not included in the experience
Items other than those listed under 'Inclusions' are not included in the tour price. Some examples are provided below.
Excess Baggage Charge (for amounts exceeding specific weight, capacity, or number limits)
Transportation and accommodation expenses from your home to the departure point and from the dismissal point to your home
Hot spring facility taxes
Costs for special assistance or services
Personal expenses for additional meals, beverages, and associated taxes and service charges
Communication fees for internet services
Precautions
■Day 1: Bonsai Workshop Experience at "Tree House Bonsai"
Note: This plan does not include a bonsai to take home. You are welcome to bring your own bonsai or purchase one on-site to use during the experience.
*For participants residing outside Japan, please be aware that quarantine regulations may prohibit you from bringing bonsai back to your country. When applying, kindly inform us of your country of residence.
■Day 1: Hitachi Seaside Park
The blooming periods for each flower are listed below. Please note that they may vary depending on the weather and other conditions.
- Nemophila (Baby Blue Eyes): Mid-April to early May
- Kochia (Summer Cypress):
- Gradient (Green to Red): Early October
- Red Leaves: Mid-October
- Gradient (Red to Brown): Late October
- Golden Hue: Late October to early November
- Cosmos: Early to late October
■ Day 2: Weaving Experience at Tsumugi-no-Yakata
Note: The weaving experience is available for individuals 120 cm (approximately 3'11'') or taller. Children below this height will need assistance from accompanying guests or staff.
■ Day 2: Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting at Isokura Brewery
Note: As this is a beverage production facility, self-guided tours are not permitted. Please follow the guide’s instructions during the tour.
*There is no heating inside the brewery, and it can get quite cold, especially in winter, so please dress warmly.
*Be prepared to switch to slippers at certain points, and depending on the season, you may be asked to wear a lab coat.
*Please remove any accessories or loose items from your pockets that could fall inside the facility. For women, pants are preferred over skirts.
What you need
■ Day 2: Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting at Isokura Brewery
*There is no heating inside the brewery, and it can get quite cold, especially in winter, so please dress warmly.
*Please remove any accessories or loose items from your pockets that could fall inside the facility. For women, pants are preferred over skirts.
Cancellation Policy
| On the day | 100% |
|---|---|
| On the day | 50% |
| 1Days before | 40% |
| 7Days before | 30% |
| 20Days before | 20% |
Information
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Tokyo in a private vehicle. Head to Tree House Bonsai by a private vehicle ● Bonsai Workshop Experience at "Tree House Bonsai" Visit the bonsai garden of Adam Jones, the only Western bonsai artist to open a bonsai garden in Japan. ◆ Bonsai Workshop (1/2 day) ・Enjoy a guided tour of the bonsai garden with Adam Jones ・Receive personalized guidance tailored to each participant, along with a hands-on bonsai experience suited to the season *Please note that this plan does not include a bonsai to take home. You are welcome to bring your own bonsai or purchase one on-site to use during the experience. *For participants residing outside Japan, please be aware that quarantine regulations may prohibit you from bringing bonsai back to your country. When applying, kindly inform us of your country of residence. ● Hitachi Seaside Park Facing the Pacific Ocean, this vast national park spans approximately 215 hectares. The park's highest point, Miharashi Hill, offers a unique landscape shaped by a variety of flowers throughout the seasons. From mid-April to early May, the hill is transformed into a breathtaking sea of blue as 5.3 million baby blue eyes bloom, creating a seamless panorama where sky and sea blend together. In contrast, from early to late October, about 33,000 Kochia plants turn a vivid red, beautifully complementing the autumn flowers like cosmos at the foot of the hill. Stay at <SUIGOEN>, a private villa perched on a hill overlooking Lake Kasumigaura This traditional Japanese house, over 50 years old, has been beautifully restored using traditional construction techniques. From this serene location, you can enjoy stunning views of Kasumigaura, Japan's second-largest lake, and on clear days, witness the sunrise over the vast horizon. As a hub for Kasumigaura Gastronomy Tourism, the villa offers meals prepared in its dedicated kitchen using fresh, local ingredients, including fish from the lake, vegetables and rice grown along its shores, and fruits harvested from nearby forests. Enjoy a leisurely, private retreat in your lakeside cottage. |
Depart from your hotel ● Weaving Experience at "Tsumugi-no-Yakata" Discover the 2,000-year-old tradition of Yuki Tsumugi, Japan’s oldest silk fabric and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visit this comprehensive facility to learn about the intricate craftsmanship and tradition that have been meticulously passed down through generations. ◆ Weaving Experience (30 minutes) Choose your favorite colors from a variety of gently dyed threads and weave your own coaster. This experience brings the beauty of Yuki Tsumugi closer to you. ● Explore Hirosawa Museum of Art Designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, this museum features a unique design where stone takes center stage. The building is clad in approximately 6,000 tons of natural stone sourced from across the country, making the exterior nearly invisible. Highlights of the museum include Japanese gardens designed by landscape architect Chuichi Saito and two gardens by landscape architect Shunsaku Miyagi. Together with Kengo Kuma's architectural masterpiece, these elements make Hirosawa Museum of Art a must-visit destination. ● Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting at ISOKURA Sake Brewery ISOKURA Sake Brewery, located in Kasama City, Inada, known for being the top producer of granite called 'mikageishi,' has been brewing sake for over 150 years. The pure water, which filters through mikageishi, is said to be ideal for making fine Japanese sake. ※※ The experience plan varies depending on the participants' age ※※ ◆ Premium Experience (1 hour 30 minutes) Enjoy a private tour including discussions with the brewers, a tour of the brewery, and tasting sake using ceramics by renowned Kasama potters. *For groups of 20 years old and above only. ◆ Standard Experience (1 hour 30 minutes) Take a private tour of the brewery with a guide, and enjoy a tasting session at the Nagaya Iso-Kura Sake Shop. *For groups with members under 20 years old. Return to your hotel in Tokyo by private vehicle. The tour concludes upon arrival. |
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Vendor Information
株式会社ConciergeBANK
〒107-0052
東京都港区赤坂九丁目7番2号 ミッドタウン・イースト4階