This Tokyo Crab, Snow, and Fruit Picking Day Trip brings together unique sights and cultures from across Japan. The trip begins in Gunma Prefecture, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and agricultural experiences. Enjoy convenient door-to-door transportation throughout the day!
Highlights
Experience the joy of fruit picking and savor the sweetness of fresh, seasonal fruits.
In summer, at Yuanyuan Lavender Garden, experience strolling through a field of purple lavender swaying in the gentle breeze.
The Snow Park at Yuyuan Ski Resort during winter offers endless fun for people of all ages.
At Kawagoe Ice Festival Shrine, visitors can draw a carp-shaped fortune slip, wishing for good relationships and a harmonious family life.
Stroll through Edo-Tokyo, where historical streets in this traditional town evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Attractions
Yuquan Ski Resort (Available only during winter months).
This popular ski resort, easily accessible for a day trip from Tokyo! Though small in size, it offers all the amenities you need. The children's playground features sleds, snowboards, and shovels for various winter activities. A conveyor belt ski lift ensures a fun and effortless experience for everyone.
Yuquan Lavender Farm (Summer departures only with C & D packages).
In winter, Yuanyuan Ski Resort becomes a haven for skiing enthusiasts. As summer approaches, it transforms into Northeast China's largest lavender farm. Situated at an altitude of 1300 meters, the farm boasts approximately 50,000 lavender plants.
Thanks to its high-altitude location, summers remain pleasantly cool, making it a popular escape from the heat. The farm also offers a variety of lavender-themed products for purchase. In the heart of summer, visit Yuanyuan Lavender Farm, savor a lavender ice cream cone, and stroll through fields of purple lavender swaying in the gentle breeze. Immerse yourself in a truly enchanting experience where both your senses are captivated by the allure of lavender.
Blowing Waterfall (E & F Plans only available in Autumn).
The 7-meter-high, 30-meter-wide Chui-Ge Waterfall was formed by a large fissure in the riverbed bedrock eroded by water. It's also known as "the Niagara Falls of the East."
Every autumn, the surrounding mountainsides are painted golden and crimson, complementing the magnificent waterfall scenery, attracting countless visitors.
*Estimated peak foliage period: Late October to early November*
Gen'tō Farm
Genryo Farm is located in Gunma Prefecture, a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Tokyo. Renowned as a popular sightseeing fruit orchard factory in Gunma, it's known as "The Fruit Village." From autumn to winter and spring, the greenhouses offer various strawberry varieties. Summer brings cherries, peaches, grapes, and apples. Visitors can enjoy the fun of picking their own fruits and savor the sweetness of the fresh seasonal flavors!
※ Strawberry season runs from late October to early June the following year; cherry season from early June to mid-July; peach season from mid-July to early September; grape season from mid-August to mid-October; apple season from late August to early December.
※ The available fruit for picking varies depending on the season and weather conditions, so please refer to the orchard's offerings upon arrival.
※ If Genryo Farm is closed or has insufficient fruit supply for picking services, arrangements will be made to provide the service at nearby sightseeing orchards.
Little Edo, Kawagoe
Kawagoe is a city that thrived during the Edo period as a castle town for the Kawagoe Domain. It retains many streets and temples from the Edo period, steeped in history and brimming with nostalgic charm. It is often referred to as "Little Edo." The entire city has been designated as a "Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings," attracting numerous tourists each year.
Kawagoe Ice River Shrine
Dating back 1,500 years, the Bingchuan Shrine houses many important historical cultural artifacts of Japan, earning it a designation as a Specified Cultural Property. The Bingchuan Shrine is also renowned for its wishes granted regarding love, happy marriages, and harmonious families. Be sure to try your luck fishing for a unique carp-shaped divination slip, exclusive to this temple! Those seeking romance should definitely not miss out.