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Discover the highlights of summer in Yamanashi on an easy day trip from Tokyo. Enjoy vibrant sunflower fields, a generous buffet lunch featuring local specialties, a fun hands‑on sweet experience unique to Japan, and all‑you‑can‑eat peach picking in one of the country’s most famous fruit regions. This relaxed coach tour combines seasonal scenery, regional food, and playful experiences for a full taste of Yamanashi in summer.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the bus and head into the countryside of Yamanashi, an area celebrated for its fruit farms and wide mountain views. Your first stop is a sunflower field in either Akeno or Katsunuma, selected according to the best blooming conditions on the day. These fields are a classic symbol of Japanese summer, with countless bright yellow sunflowers stretching across open land and creating a cheerful, photo‑friendly landscape. Sunflowers here typically bloom from mid‑July through late August, although timing can vary slightly depending on weather conditions. Walk along the paths between the flowers, admire the contrast of yellow petals against summer skies and distant hills, and capture seasonal photos that many travelers associate with warm‑weather Japan. The open setting and clear layout make this a refreshing and uplifting way to begin the day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, the bus travels to the Hokuto area, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch that blends international flavors with local tradition. The restaurant serves a wide selection of dishes, allowing you to choose freely from Swiss‑style specialties such as rich pot‑au‑feu and cheese dishes, alongside Yamanashi’s well‑known regional foods, including houtou and vegetable‑focused recipes made with local produce. This lunch is designed to let you taste many flavors in one sitting—perfect for travelers who want variety without having to choose just one main dish. The spacious setting and relaxed atmosphere make it easy to enjoy your meal at your own pace while taking a break from sightseeing. Menu items may vary depending on ingredient availability, ensuring a fresh, seasonal experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The journey continues to the Kikyoya Head Office Factory, home of one of Yamanashi’s most famous traditional sweets. Here, you’ll take part in the lively Shingen Mochi filling experience, a popular activity that combines fun, speed, and a bit of strategy. Using a dedicated bag, you’ll try to fit as many individually wrapped shingen mochi as possible within the set rules, creating an exciting challenge enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Shingen mochi is a soft rice cake coated with roasted soybean flour and served with rich brown sugar syrup, and it is deeply tied to Yamanashi’s food culture. After the experience, you’ll also have time to browse the shop for local sweets and souvenirs, making it easy to take a piece of Yamanashi home with you.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your final stop takes you to Fuefuki, widely known as one of Japan’s top peach‑growing regions. Here, you will enjoy all‑you‑can‑eat peach picking, tasting fruit at the peak of ripeness directly from the orchard. Yamanashi peaches are prized for their large size, juicy flesh, and fragrant sweetness, and summer is the best time to experience them at their freshest. As you walk among the trees, you’ll learn how to select ripe peaches and enjoy the simple pleasure of tasting seasonal fruit surrounded by the orchard landscape. This activity is a highlight for many visitors, offering a hands‑on connection to Japan’s agricultural traditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge but with no tour arrangements included.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge but with no tour arrangements included.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- The order of the itinerary is subject to change.
- Delays or omissions made to the itinerary due to circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund
- If the tour operator has to cancel the tour because of extreme weather or other circumstances beyond their control, this will be decided by 3pm the day before tour departure. You will be informed by e-mail and suggested a new departure date or receive a full refund
- The best time to view sunflowers in bloom varies depending on the weather and temperature of the season. The tour schedule is based on the condition of the flowers in the past years. However, in some cases you might not able to enjoy the scenery as shown in the photo. Please note there will be no refund regardless of the conditions of the flowers. Sunflower season typically runs from mid-July to mid-August.
- The blooming period for flowers may vary depending on weather conditions. The tour will proceed even if sunflowers are not in bloom after the tour has been confirmed. Please note: In some cases, the itinerary may be adjusted or the tour may be canceled. If so, we will contact you in advance.
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- For some departure dates, transportation will be provided by a bus equipped with an onboard restroom. Some seats may be located next to the restroom; however, they are separated by the aisle and are otherwise the same as standard seats.
- The buffet menu may change depending on availability.
- The bag provided for the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi all-you-can-fill activity measures approximately 26.5 cm by 15 cm.
- Fruit picking operates even in rainy weather. At some farms, umbrellas may not be permitted during rain, so please bring rainwear such as a raincoat.
- Depending on conditions, there may be a 15-minute walk from the bus drop-off point to the fruit-picking area. Please wear comfortable, easy-to-walk-in shoes.
- Delays, late arrivals, or non-participation due to transportation disruptions are still subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart promptly at the scheduled time listed.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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