Enjoy a luxurious spring escape to Yamanashi, featuring the 400-year-old weeping cherry blossoms of Minobu Kuonji Temple, a scenic Minobu Ropeway ride, and all-you-can-eat strawberry picking.
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The Highlight
- A true Japanese spring spectacle: weeping cherry blossoms at Minobu Kuonji Temple
- All-you-can-eat strawberry picking featuring five varieties at one of the largest farms in the prefecture
- A 7-minute scenic ride on the Minobu Ropeway, offering breathtaking aerial views
- Sukiyaki set lunch made with premium domestic beef and seasonal ingredients
The Experience
A true Japanese spring spectacle: weeping cherry blossoms at Minobu Kuonji Temple
- At Minobu Kuonji Temple, admire two magnificent weeping cherry trees over 400 years old, designated as prefectural natural monuments. Their pale pink blossoms, flowing beautifully from cascading branches, embody elegance and offer a truly stunning springtime view.
All-you-can-eat strawberry picking featuring five varieties at one of the largest farms in the prefecture
- Visit one of Yamanashi’s largest strawberry farms and enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberry picking with Akihime and four other varieties, such as Star Night, Kannahime, Suzu, and Oi C Berry. Thanks to the elevated cultivation system and wide, accessible paths, you can pick strawberries comfortably while standing and enjoy a spacious, stress-free experience.
A 7-minute scenic ride on the Minobu Ropeway, offering breathtaking aerial views
- Take a breathtaking 7-minute ropeway ride ascending 763 meters in elevation, with sweeping views of the Fujikawa River and the Southern Alps along the way. From the 1,153-meter summit of Mt. Minobu, enjoy a spectacular panorama of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay, surrounded by a profound sense of openness and the tranquil calm of this sacred mountain.
Sukiyaki set lunch made with premium domestic beef and seasonal ingredients
- Savor a sukiyaki set lunch prepared with high-quality domestic beef, highlighting seasonal flavors. The menu includes a bamboo shoot sukiyaki hot pot with domestic beef, seasonal vegetables, and udon, accompanied by a seasonal appetizer and bamboo shoot rice.
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Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Individual Travel Sales Headquarters, Domestic Travel Division Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 4F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 105-6904 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Department Kanto Team Address: Shinjuku i-Land Tower 9F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN, 163-1309 Tel: +81- 50-1748-5754 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Kyota Kasai *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and Conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions: Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions: Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 07:00Shinjuku (Departure: 7:00 AM) ※ Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Minobu-san Kuonji Temple / Minobu-san Ropeway (Admire the graceful weeping cherry blossoms, over 400 years old)
- Sasago Chaya (Lunch of seasonal domestic beef sukiyaki)
- Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture (All-you-can-eat strawberry picking with 6 varieties / Approximately 30 minutes)
- 17:00Shinjuku (Arrival: Approximately 5:00 PM)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk). Multilingual support available.
- If the minimum number of 6 participants is not met, or if the tour cannot operate due to force majeure such as disasters or accidents, the itinerary may be changed or the tour canceled up to 3 days prior to departure
- Flowering periods are scheduled based on average yearly conditions; however, peak bloom times may vary depending on weather.
- The tour will operate once the minimum number of participants is reached, regardless of flower conditions.
- Lunch menu items may change depending on ingredient availability.
- Mt. Fuji views are subject to weather conditions and may not be visible.
Important Booking Information
- After the scheduled departure time, the tour will depart at the discretion of our staff. Please arrive strictly on time.
- Scheduled times and itinerary details are subject to change due to road or traffic conditions.
- In the event of late arrival requiring taxi use or additional accommodation, we cannot accept any related claims or expenses.
- Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small bus may be used.
- The bus is not equipped with a restroom.
- Smoking is prohibited on the bus. Seat reclining is generally not permitted (except on select tours).
- No refunds or compensation will be provided for unused benefits or inclusions.
- If you have food allergies, please inform the staff at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to remove the relevant ingredients.
- Requests for special arrangements must be made at the time of booking. Additional charges may apply. Requests will be accommodated where possible, and written confirmation of your circumstances may be required.
- In accordance with Japanese labor regulations effective April 1, 2019, meal times during the tour may serve as the tour conductor’s rest period. In some cases, the tour conductor may stay at a different accommodation. During free time, guests are generally expected to explore independently.
- Lost items will be kept for two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable items or items difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
- Participation with pets is not permitted.
- Bus seat assignments are determined by the company.
- In emergencies, guests may be seated together with the tour conductor.
- If the minimum number of 6 participants is not met, or if the tour cannot operate due to force majeure such as disasters or accidents, the itinerary may be changed or the tour canceled up to 3 days prior to departure (13 days prior for tours including accommodation).
- Requests for seat preferences, smoking/non-smoking hotel rooms, or allergy accommodations may not always be met and may be declined in advance after explanation.
- For online bookings, all information will be provided by email only. No documents will be sent by post.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 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)