Escape Osaka for a day of seasonal flavors, scenic strolls, and hands-on harvest! Pick and taste premium Shine Muscat grapes, enjoy a 5-dish full course of luxurious matsutake mushroom cuisine, and explore the charming white-walled streets of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. A perfect day trip combining gourmet delights and cultural beauty.
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The Highlight
- Enjoy 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and seasonal grapes at the lunch venue
- Take home a freshly picked bunch of premium Shine Muscat grapes
- Savor a full-course meal featuring five luxurious matsutake mushroom dishes
- Stroll through the retro-modern streets of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, known for its charming white-walled buildings and local sweets shops
The Experience
Experience the Harvest of the Popular Shine Muscat Grapes & take home one bunch you picked as a souvenir!
- Edible with the skin
- Seedless
- Large-sized
- High sugar content
All-You-Can-Eat: 3 Types of Grapes
① Shine Muscat The star of this tour! A premium grape variety loved for its crisp texture when eaten with the skin and its elegant sweetness.
② Pione A seedless grape combining the best qualities of Kyoho and Muscat varieties. Known for its refreshing and clean aftertaste.
③ Muscat of Alexandria A prized variety with 130 years of history, originally from Egypt. Renowned for its noble taste and often called the "Queen of Fruits" because it is said that Cleopatra herself enjoyed them. ※ The all-you-can-eat grapes will be served at the lunch venue. ※ The all-you-can-eat grape session is limited to 30 minutes. ※ Grape varieties may change depending on supply conditions.
Lunch Menu: ① Steamed Matsutake Mushroom Rice in Seiro ② Sukiyaki with Beef and Matsutake Mushrooms ③ Dobin Mushi (steamed broth) with Matsutake Mushrooms ④ Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) with Matsutake Mushrooms ⑤ Soba Noodles with Matsutake Mushrooms ※ Menu is subject to change.
Retro-Modern! A Charming Visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
The Kurashiki Bikan area retains the nostalgic atmosphere of the Edo period, with white-walled storehouses, rows of willow trees along the Kurashiki River, and beautifully preserved townscapes. It features many popular spots such as the Ohara Museum of Art (additional admission fee required) and stylish cafes. This area is recommended not only for young people but also for older visitors.
HIS Recommended Spots
- Traditional Folk House Café “Yuurin-an”: A popular café located in a folk house over 100 years old.
- Famous Item: Shiawase Pudding (Happy Pudding)
- Ohara Museum of Art: Admire masterpieces by El Greco, Claude Monet, and others.
- Ozekiya: A popular shop offering local specialties such as "Momotaro Dango" (limited edition) and fun miscellaneous goods.
- Wahei Shoten: A popular store known for its cute drinks and pickled goods.
※ Admission fees and food/drink expenses not included in the tour must be paid by the customer.
Information about the tour Place of departure and destination: From Osaka to Okayama Number of days of travel:1Day Means of transportation: Bus Name of bus company: International Motor Vehicles Osaka or equivalent Meal(s): Lunch x1 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 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 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 responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned 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
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch
- 08:30Depart from Umeda
- Nishinoya Restaurant (Enjoy a full-course lunch featuring matsutake mushroom dishes such as beef sukiyaki with matsutake, and matsutake dobin mushi. After lunch, enjoy 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat grapes, including Shine Muscat and two other varieties / Approx. 60 minutes)
- Grape Farm (Take part in a Shine Muscat grape picking experience—harvest one bunch to take home as a souvenir / Approx. 30 minutes)
- Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Enjoy a relaxing 60-minute stroll through this retro-modern district, known for its charming white-walled buildings and nostalgic atmosphere.
- 19:15Umeda
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How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
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.
- Due to traffic conditions or other factors, the time spent at each location may be shortened.
- The all-you-can-eat grapes will be served at the lunch venue. Grape varieties are subject to change depending on availability.
Participant Restrictions
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Important Booking Information
Important Notes During Bus Tour
- Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the bus.
- Members of the odd-numbered group may need to share seats with other passengers on the bus.
- As stipulated by Japanese law, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please remain seated and avoid walking while the tour bus is moving.
- Seating on the bus is assigned by H.I.S staff. Please do not change your seat during the tour.
- Please be punctual and arrive at the designated meeting place on time. The bus will depart on time and will not wait for latecomers.
- 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.
- Avoid sticking the sticker on leather goods, as it may leave marks.
- Do not use the seat reclining function or adjust the seat settings.
- Please set all electronic devices, including mobile phones and game consoles, to silent mode.
- Talking on mobile phones and making video calls are prohibited on the tour bus.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the tour bus.
- Arrival times at each sightseeing spot may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- The use of drones for filming or other purposes is prohibited during the tour.
- Please do not use perfume, sprays, or change baby diapers on the bus, as it may disturb other passengers.
- Manage your valuable belongings yourself.
- After the tour, please take all your trash with you and do not leave any on the bus.
- Ensure you do not forget or leave any personal belongings on the bus after the tour.
- For fruit-picking tours, please note that fruit is to be consumed only on the farm. Bringing it home in your own bag is strictly prohibited.
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
