Immerse yourself in the authentic rural culture of Niigata, Japan’s largest rice-producing region. This exclusive 2-day, 1-night tour combines hands-on rice harvesting, unique local crafts, and the natural beauty of Niigata. Enjoy the region’s famous rice, relax in a traditional onsen hotel, and experience the “luxury of nothing” as you slow down and reconnect with nature.
Options
Standard Plan (Shinkansen ticket included）2 People 1Room / Price per person
Standard Plan (Shinkansen ticket included）3～4 People 1Room / Price per person
The Highlight
Round trip with charter bus and Bullet train
Authentic Japanese Onsen Hotel Stay
Deep Experience: Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel
Exclusive Rice Harvesting & Sun-Drying Experience
Hands-On Food Culture
Local Craft & Art
Premium Local Cuisine
The Experience
Immerse yourself in the authentic rural culture of Niigata, Japan’s largest rice-producing region. This exclusive 2-day, 1-night tour combines hands-on rice harvesting, unique local crafts, and the natural beauty of Niigata. Enjoy the region’s famous rice, relax in a traditional onsen hotel, and experience the “luxury of nothing” as you slow down and reconnect with nature.
Limited Departure Date: Sep 12,19 ,26
Round trip with charter bus and Bullet train
Authentic Japanese Onsen Hotel Stay Unwind at “Jonnobi no Mura,” a traditional hot spring hotel, and experience true Japanese hospitality. The hotel’s signature natural hot spring is renowned for its excellent skin-beautifying properties—soaking in the onsen not only relieves fatigue but also leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, making it especially popular among women.
Deep Experience: Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel Explore the breathtaking Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel—one of Japan’s three great gorges. Walk through the impressive tunnel, featuring panoramic viewing points and unique art installations, and marvel at the dramatic natural beauty of the gorge’s towering cliffs and crystal-clear river. This combination of spiritual and natural wonders offers a truly unforgettable experience.
Exclusive Rice Harvesting & Sun-Drying Experience Join local farmers in harvesting rice and witness the unique sun-drying process on a suspension bridge—an experience found nowhere else in Japan.
Hands-On Food Culture Make your own onigiri with freshly harvested rice and try mochi pounding for a true taste of rural Japan.
Local Craft & Art Create your own washi paper using Kadode Washi, a traditional craft born from the region’s winter farming culture.
Premium Local Cuisine For meals, the hotel takes pride in serving delicious cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, including premium Niigata rice. Enjoy a memorable dining experience that highlights the flavors of the region.
Discover the heart of Japanese rice culture in Niigata Prefecture, Japan’s largest rice-producing region. Jonnobi Village in Kashiwazaki City is the only place in Japan where rice is sun-dried on a suspension bridge—a unique and traditional method.
Tour Operator Information
Name: H.I.S. Co.,Ltd. Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN Registration Number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Tour Information
From: TOKYO to NIIGATA Number of Days: 2 Days, 1 Night Means of Transportation: Chartered Bus Bus Company Name: Jonnobi Takayanagi Village service bus Meals: Breakfast 1, Dinner 1, Lunch 1 Minimum Number of Passengers to Operate: 10 Number of Tour Condactor: 1
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Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Dinner
- 07:20Meeting at Tokyo Station, 1st Floor, Outside Yaesu North Exit Ticket Gate
- If you wish to take a stopover at Ueno or Omiya Station, please inform us the station of your choice when making a reservation. Please select the same departure and arrival station for each group.
- 08:00Departure from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa Station by JR Shinkansen Tanigawa403
- Kiyotsu Gorge sightseeing (approx. 90 mins)
- Niigata Roadside Station/shopping and lunch on your own 60mins
- 14:30Lamp making experience at Kadoide Washi
- 17:00Check-in at Jonnobi no Mura Onsen Hotel
- 18:30Dinner
- Kaiseki dinner at the hotel (picture for illustration only)
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch
- 08:00Breakfast around the irori (a traditional Japanese sunken hearth fired with charcoal)
- 09:00Check out
- 09:30Rice Harvesting Experience (150 mins)
- 12:00Rice ball Making Experience
- 12:30lunch at Jon-nobi Village(Rice ball)
- 13:30Depart for Echigo-Yuzawa Station
- 15:00Free time at Echigo Yuzawa Station
- 16:00Departure from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to Tokyo Sation by JR Shinkansen Tanigawa412
- 17:20Arrive at Tokyo station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- The tour includes specific activities and destinations as outlined in the itinerary. Any additional requests or deviations from the planned route will not be accommodated.
- The tour operates on a fixed schedule, and guests are expected to adhere to the provided timings for transportation and activities.
- Accommodation is provided at Jonnobi-Mura, a traditional Japanese Ryokan, offering an authentic cultural experience. Please be mindful of the Ryokan's customs and guidelines during your stay.
- Guests are welcome to take photos but are asked to respect the privacy of local residents and the cultural significance of the locations visited.
- Meals include local specialties such as seafood and miso-based dishes. Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies should inform the tour operator at the time of booking.
- The tour conditions and prices are based on fares, fees, and schedules as of March 10, 2025. Train names, numbers, and departure/arrival times may change due to timetable revisions by railway companies.
- If the train name is not confirmed at the time of booking, we will notify you of the confirmed train name and departure time by email at least 14 days before departure. Please be sure to check your email.
- Reservations for this tour are accepted until 17:00, 2 days before the departure date.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and well-fitting walking shoes.
- Meal menus may change depending on ingredient availability.
Important Booking Information
- Train tickets and limited express tickets will not be provided in advance; they will be handed to you by the tour conductor on the day of departure. Transportation costs from your home to the designated boarding/disembarking station are at your own expense.
- For customers not boarding en route, we do not make a confirmation call to the group representative before the trip.
- The tour will depart at the scheduled time at the discretion of our staff. Please be sure to arrive on time.
- If you miss the departure for any reason, you will be responsible for any additional transportation costs, and no refunds will be given. Arrangements for alternative transportation must also be made by the customer.
- The itinerary and times listed may change due to transportation delays, road conditions, weather, etc. Depending on the situation, the order of sightseeing may be reversed, changed, or omitted.
- Unless otherwise specified, standard reserved seats will be used on trains.
- In the event of late arrival requiring taxi use or overnight accommodation, our company will not cover any such expenses.
- Depending on the number of participants, a medium or small bus may be used.
- There are no toilets on the bus.
- Smoking is prohibited on both trains and buses. Reclining seats are generally not permitted (except on some courses).
- Train and bus seat assignments will be determined by our company. Due to the use of group tickets, we cannot accommodate requests for window or aisle seats. Even for bookings of two or more people, adjacent seating may not be possible.
- Facility admission fees included in the tour price may differ from the published rates. No refunds or additional charges will be made for any difference after the tour departs.
- We may not be able to accommodate requests for specific seats, smoking/non-smoking hotel rooms, or allergies. We will explain and may decline such requests in advance.
- If the minimum number of participants (10)is not met, or if operation becomes impossible due to disasters or accidents, the tour may be changed or canceled up to 14 days before the start date.
- Meal menus may change depending on the facility’s procurement situation.
- Information on trains, hotels, etc., is subject to change without notice.
- No refunds will be given for unused benefits or optional plans included in the tour.
- Lost property will be kept for two weeks after the end of the tour. Perishable food and items difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.
- For reservations made online, all information will be sent by email. No documents will be sent by post.
- If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are pregnant, please consult your doctor before participating.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)