From Tokyo: Visit Kanto's Biggest Lavender Park, "Niagara of the East" & Seasonal Peach Gift
Tokyo Summer Escape offers a tranquil day trip from Shinjuku, taking you away from the city's hustle and crowded attractions into the serene highlands of Gunma, where you can enjoy a day of relaxation amidst lavender fields and hidden waterfalls.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
The program details for this day will be added soon.
Escape Tokyo’s summer heat and immerse yourself in a vibrant world of color, nature, and flavor!
This exclusive day tour takes you away from the lively streets of Shinjuku to the refreshing highlands of Gunma Prefecture.
Your adventure kicks off at the stunning Fukiware Falls, affectionately referred to as the "Niagara of the East." Here, you can stroll along the canyon and enjoy the cooling mist from the cascading waters. Following that, step into a fragrant wonderland at Tambara Lavender Park, home to Kanto’s largest expanse of purple, featuring over 50,000 blooming lavender plants at an elevation of 1,300 meters.
To energize your exploration, enjoy an all-you-can-eat summer plateau buffet filled with fresh local specialties. Additionally, every participant will receive a delightful premium souvenir to take home: 2 luscious, peak-season Japanese peaches! This tour is fully hosted and includes convenient round-trip luxury coach transfers, making it the perfect hassle-free summer getaway for families, couples, and photography enthusiasts.
Information about tour
- Place of departure and destination: From TOKYO to YAMANASHI
- 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: 30
- Number of GUIDE: 1
Tour Operator Information
- Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
- Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Department Kanto Team
- Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Building 11F, 6-13-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Tel: +81- 80-9410-9390
- 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: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Building 11F, 6-13-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
- Tel: +81- 80-9410-9390
- Opening hour: 10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Kenji Nagamine
*The Tour Operations Manager oversees transactions related to your travel at the sales office managing your arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns about the information provided by the staff regarding 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
- Kanto’s Largest Sea of Purple: Discover the rejuvenating Tambara Lavender Park
- Niagara of the East — Fukiware Falls: Experience the stunning force of nature at a recognized National Natural Monument.
- All-You-Can-Eat Summer Plateau Buffet
- Premium Sweet Souvenir: Each guest will be given 2 fresh, locally grown Japanese peaches to take home!
- Hassle-Free Round Trip from Shinjuku: Say goodbye to complex train transfers and mountain driving.
Itinerary
- Shinjuku (Departure at 7:00 AM)
- Tambara Lavender Park((Stroll through a soothing paradise featuring 50,000 blooming lavender plants—the largest display in the Kanto region! / Approx. 70 minutes))
- Harada Farm (Summer highland buffet lunch / approx. 50 min. & shopping for Gunma specialties)
- Fukiware Falls (Viewing the dynamic waterfall, renowned as the "Niagara of the East" / Approx. 40 minutes)
- Arrive at Shinjuku
Price Details
Included
- Express Pass
- Experience fees
- Lunch
- Japanese guide
Not included
- Expenses not mentioned
Important Information
- This tour is a mixed-bus tour shared with local Japanese travelers. The tour guide conducts the entire tour in Japanese only. If you require language assistance, please ensure you download and prepare a translation app on your smartphone in advance
- The tour will depart at the scheduled time based on the staff’s judgment. Please be punctual and strictly observe the meeting time.
- The stated schedule and contents are subject to change depending on road and traffic conditions.
- Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized or small-sized 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 certain courses).
- No refunds will be provided if special benefits or inclusions are not used.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, halal, food allergies) or any other special personal requests for this tour.
- Lost items will be kept for two weeks after the tour ends. Perishable food items or goods that are difficult to store will be disposed of immediately.
- Participation with pets is not permitted.
- Bus seats will be assigned by our company.
- In case of emergency, you may be asked to share a seat with the tour conductor. Thank you for your understanding.
- For reservations made via the internet, all tour information will be sent by email. No documents will be mailed.
- Due to the enforcement of Japan’s “Work Style Reform Act” on April 1, 2019, limits have been placed on tour conductor working hours. Meal times during the tour will also serve as the tour conductor’s break time. Additionally, the tour conductor may stay at a different accommodation from guests. During free time, guests are generally responsible for their own activities.
Purchase Notice
- This tour is a mixed-bus tour shared with local Japanese travelers. The tour guide conducts the entire tour in Japanese only. If you require language assistance, please ensure you download and prepare a translation app on your smartphone in advance.
- Flower Blooming Conditions: Tour dates are scheduled based on average blooming seasons from previous years. However, the peak viewing time may vary depending on weather conditions. Please note that the tour will operate as long as the minimum number of participants is met, regardless of the flower blooming conditions.
- Meal Menu Adjustments: The lunch menu is subject to change depending on the daily availability of ingredients.
- Dietary Restrictions & Special Requests: Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian, halal, food allergies) or any other special personal requests for this tour.
- Fruit Souvenir Variety: The specific variety of the complimentary fruit souvenir may change due to weather or crop growth conditions.
- Walking & Footwear: The path from the parking lot to Fukiware Falls involves walking on slopes and climbing steep stairs (approximately a 7-minute walk one way). Please ensure you wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Weather Contingency at Fukiware Falls: While a walk along the riverside promenade is planned, if the trail is closed due to severe weather or safety conditions, the viewing location will be changed to the Rokkakudo Observatory.
- If the minimum number of participants (30 people) is not met, or if operation becomes impossible due to force majeure such as natural disasters or accidents, the tour may be changed or canceled. Notice will be given up to 3 days prior to departure (or 13 days prior for tours with accommodation).
How to Use
Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Cancellation Policy
- 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
- Between 8 and 10 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: 100% cancellation fee