Tokyo Summer Escape: Lavender Fields & Hidden Waterfalls Looking to escape the bustling city and crowded tourist spots? This slow-paced day trip from Shinjuku takes you off the beaten path into the peaceful, refreshing highlands of Gunma for a day of pure relaxation.
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The Highlight
- Kanto’s Largest Sea of Purple: Escape to the refreshing Tambara Lavender Park
- Niagara of the East — Fukiware Falls: Witness the breathtaking power of nature at a designated National Natural Monument.
- All-You-Can-Eat Summer Plateau Buffet
- Premium Sweet Souvenir: Every participant will receive 2 fresh, locally grown Japanese peaches to take home!
- Hassle-Free Round Trip from Shinjuku: Forget complicated train transfers and mountain driving.
The Experience
Escape Tokyo’s summer heat and immerse yourself in a vibrant world of color, nature, and flavor! This exclusive day tour sweeps you away from the bustling streets of Shinjuku straight into the refreshing highlands of Gunma Prefecture.
Your journey begins at the breathtaking Fukiware Falls, affectionately known as the "Niagara of the East," where you can walk along the canyon and feel the instant cooling mist of the rushing waters. Next, step into a dreamy, fragrant wonderland at Tambara Lavender Park, home to Kanto’s largest sea of purple with over 50,000 blooming lavender plants at an altitude of 1,300 meters.
To fuel your adventure, indulge in an all-you-can-eat summer plateau buffet featuring fresh local delicacies. Best of all, every traveler will receive a sweet premium souvenir to take home: 2 juicy, peak-season Japanese peaches! Fully hosted with stress-free round-trip luxury coach transfers, this is the ultimate hassle-free summer getaway for families, couples, and photography lovers.
Information about tour Place of departure and destination:From TOKYO to YAMANASHI Number of days of travel:1Day 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 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
- 06:45Shinjuku (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)
- 17:30Arrive at Shinjuku
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
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).
Important Booking 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.
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)
