2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)
SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA
PRICE: ¥10,000/person
Discounts:
- Pay by bank transfer (4%)
- Group of 4+ (5%)
Mount Myogi, Sakura Village and Wisteria Festival Trip
Visit some of Japan’s hidden gems during the Spring season!
This Trip Features;
- Sakura Village – around 5,000 cherry trees grow at the foothills of Mt. Myogi. From mid-April to mid-May, these delicate flowers contrast with the craggy peaks of Mt. Myogi. The village has a relatively long flowering season because its 45 or so cherry tree varieties flower at different times.
- Mount Myogi – one of the three best scenic spots in Japan. The fantastically shaped rocks sculpt dramatic forms of natural beauty and offer various attractive landscapes and can be viewed with pleasure from up-close or afar.
- Nakanotake Shrine – is known for its 20-meter tall statue of Daikoku, a deity of wealth and luck. The 8.5-ton figure, which clutches a sword, is considered a rare depiction of the deity, who typically holds a mallet.
- Myogi Shrine – famous for its oddly-shaped rocks and mysterious stones, and occupies a scenic spot with old cedar trees. The shrine was originally called Hakoso no Okami, and later changed to Myogi.
- Wisteria Festival – Wisteria flower (Fuji in Japanese) is one of the most beloved spring flowers in Japan. The Great Wisteria Festival at Ashikaga Flower Park has been chosen as one of the top 10 international dream destinations by CNN in 2014, thus the wisteria flower has become a top tourist attraction in spring in Japan.
Come join the fun and adventure!
- Meet in Shinjuku at 9am
- Get on the bus
- Catch up on your sleep
- Short stop on the way
- Arrive at Mt. Myogi Sakura Village around 11:30am
- See and explore the 5,000 sakura trees and some beautiful flowers
- Get on the bus at 12:15pm
- Short 3mins bus ride to Nakanotake Shrine
- Visit Nakanotake Shrine
- 30min hike up to one of Mt. Myogi’s viewpoints to see spectacular mountain view (optional – hike at your own risk)
- Picnic lunch
- Get on the bus at 2:15pm
- Short 15mins bus ride to Myogi Shrine
- Explore Myogi Shrine
- Get on the bus 3:15pm
- Arrive at Ashikaga Flower Park around 4:45pm
- Wander around and enjoy the Wisteria Festival
- Get on the bus at 6:45pm
- Short rest stop on the way (only if there’s traffic)
- Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:15pm
Price includes;
- Private bus transportation (round-trip), parking and toll fees
- Ashikaga Flower Park entry fee
- Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) walk guides ;p
- Travel insurance
- Consumption tax
- Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
- Event is ON rain or shine.
- The 30min hike up to one of Mt. Myogi’s viewpoints (although recommended) is optional and at your own risk.
- Bring picnic lunch and drinks. Restaurants and shops can be crowded this time of the year.
- Please be punctual at each bus departures to avoid delay.
- Reasonable fitness required.
- Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
- Picnic lunch
- Waterproof/windbreaker jacket
- Clothes appropriate to the weather
- Hiking/trekking shoes (or trainers) and socks
- Small backpack
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Smartphone
- Cash
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