Day Bus Tour from Umeda: Strawberry Picking at TSUJIGUCHI FARM & Omi Beef Teppanyaki

Tour Description

Experience a wonderful gourmet day tour departing from Umeda that includes seasonal strawberry picking, exquisite Omi beef teppanyaki dining, and visits to two renowned food-themed attractions in Shiga Prefecture.

Your adventure begins at La Collina Omihachiman, a stunning sweets complex crafted by the esteemed Taneya Group, known for its baumkuchen. Nestled in greenery and whimsical structures, this enchanting location offers ample opportunities for shopping and photography.

Following this, indulge in a sumptuous teppanyaki lunch featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's premier wagyu varieties, complemented by a multi-course menu showcasing local ingredients and specialties.

In the afternoon, partake in all-you-can-eat strawberry picking at TSUJIGUCHI FARM, overseen by the world-renowned pastry chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi, where you can enjoy fresh, meticulously grown strawberries. The tour wraps up at Aqua Ignis, a well-loved complex specializing in sweets and stone-oven baked bread, ideal for souvenir purchases before heading back to Umeda.

This tour is perfect for food enthusiasts, couples, and anyone seeking a serene gourmet getaway from the hustle of the city.

Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Gifu, Mie
• Number of days of travel: 1 Day
• Means of transportation: Bus
• Name of bus company: Yamato Kanko
• Meal(s): Lunch 1
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 20
• Number of GUIDE: 1

Tour Operator Information

• Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
• Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 16F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• 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 Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team
• Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN
• Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444
• Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama

*The Tour Operations Manager is in charge of transactions associated with your travel at the sales office managing your travel arrangements. If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding the information provided by the staff about this travel contract, please feel free to reach out to the aforementioned 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

Highlights

• Enjoy unlimited strawberry picking at TSUJIGUCHI FARM, overseen by a renowned pastry chef
• Indulge in a luxurious Omi beef teppanyaki steak course for lunch
• Explore La Collina Omihachiman, a whimsical sweets destination by the Taneya Group
• Take time to shop for desserts and bread at the well-loved Aqua Ignis complex
• A fantastic day trip that blends exquisite cuisine, seasonal fruit harvesting, and picturesque locations

Itinerary

• Umeda Meeting: 7:45 AM / Departure: 8:00 AM On Apr 29, May 2–5, meeting and departure are 30 minutes earlier (Meeting 7:15 AM / Departure 7:30 AM).
• La Collina Omihachiman Enjoy shopping at this unique, fairytale-like sweets complex surrounded by chestnut trees and rich natural scenery. (Approx. 60 minutes)
• Teppan Dining Tenma Enjoy an Omi beef steak teppanyaki course lunch. (Approx. 90 minutes)
• TSUJIGUCHI FARM All-you-can-eat strawberry picking at TSUJIGUCHI FARM supervised by a world-famous pastry chef. (Approx. 40 minutes)
• Aqua Ignis Free time to shop for sweets and stone-oven baked bread produced by the renowned pastry chef. (Approx. 30 minutes)
• Return to Umeda Arrival around 6:10 PM

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• Japanese guide
• Daytour
• Venue fee
• Air-conditioned bus

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned

Important Information

Important Notes During Bus Tour

1. Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.

2. Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.

3. As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.

4. Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.

5. Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.

6. Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.

7. Latecomers who wish to rejoin the group will be responsible for all transportation fees.

8.Please wear the sticker provided by the tour guide visibly.

9. Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.

10. Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.

11. Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.

12. Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.

13. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.

14. Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.

15. The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.

16. Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.

17. Manage your valuable belongings yourself.

18. After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.

19. Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.

20. If you fail to follow these regulations and cause a disturbance on the bus, you may be asked to leave the bus, even during the tour.

Purchase Notice

• This tour is a Japanese tour. The tour conductor will provide language support using a translator (Pocket Talk).
• This is not a private tour; you will enjoy the tour with other guests.
• If the minimum number of participants (20) is not met by (14) days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date might be canceled.
• Drinking alcohol on the bus is prohibited.
• Please note that odd-numbered groups will, in principle, share seats on the bus
• The order of the itinerary may be partially changed.
• Some parts of the itinerary may be rearranged.
• The menu may change unexpectedly depending on ingredient availability.
• Due to traffic conditions, the length of stay at each location and arrival times may be shortened or changed.
• The order of the itinerary may be partially changed depending on circumstances.
• Depending on strawberry growing conditions, the number of strawberries available for picking may be limited, or the strawberry experience may be changed to a plate-served all-you-can-eat style.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation after the tour starts: No refund

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee