Grains & Gears: Onigiri Making and Cycling in Tako
A 5-hour tour with rural scenery and traditional Japanese experiences In this tour, you will enjoy cycling and traditional Japanese experiences in Tako Town, where you will be surrounded by Japanese countryside. You will experience making rice balls using Tako rice, a specialty of Tako Town, making hanging scroll using kimono fabric, and matcha (powdered green tea) at the long-established ryokan Masugataya.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
3 hours
Adult (ages 12+)
JPY 33,400
Highlights
Highlight #1
Enjoy cycling through Japanese countryside sceneries including Rice Fields and Temple
Highlight #2
Experience making Onigiri (Rice Balls) using local rice at a traditional Japanese Ryokan
Highlight #3
Handcraft your own hanging scroll using Kimono fabric and bring back as artwork for home display
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
9:00
Departure
Meet at the Transit & Stay Program Counter on the 1st floor of Narira Airport Terminal 2 (near the Starbucks Coffee Narita Airport Terminal 2 Arrival Lobby South Store) and leave Airport by a local bus
9:52
Michi-no-Eki Tako
After arriving at Michi-no-Eki Tako, cycling through Japanese countryside sceneries including Rice Fields and Temple
11:15
Ryokan Masugataya
Omotenashi (Japanese Cultural) Experiences(making Rice Balls, handcrafting Kimono Hanging Scroll using Kimono fabric and enjoying Matcha) at a traditional Japanese Ryokan "Masugataya"
13:30
Michi-no-Eki Tako
Return bicycle at Michi-no-Eki Tako and leave for Narita Airport by a local bus
14:02
End of the tour
The tour ends after arriving at Narita Airport
Checkin Times / Locations
9:00
Plan Information
What's Included
- Tour Entry Fee
- Guide Fee
- Rental bicycle
- Cultural experiences at Masugataya (making rice balls, kimono hanging scroll, MatchaExperience)
What's Not Included
- Shuttle bus fare
Additional Info
- The itinerary may be shortened or changed due to flight arrival delays.
- In case of rain, the tour will be changed to cycling ⇒ hydrangea road and walking in the rice fields. Please understand this in advance.
- Lunch locations are subject to change depending on restaurant crowds on the day of the event.
- Tour participants must be eligible to enter Japan.
- Please ensure you have sufficient time to participate. Tour participants are solely responsible for their schedule and being on time for their flight. All listed times are approximate, and unforeseen delays can occur.
- Any personal expenses not included in the itinerary, such as transportation and entrance fees, are the responsibility of the participant.
- Please have Japanese yen with you to cover any costs during the tour.
- Please leave your large bags in coin lockers or similar storage options and join us in light attire. (At customer's expense.) Terminal1: https://www.jalabc.com/en/airport_counter/narita-airport_terminal1.html Terminal2: https://www.jalabc.com/en/airport_counter/narita-airport_terminal2.html
Cancellation Policies
0%
10 days before to 23:59
20%
8 days before to 23:59
30%
2 days before to 23:59
50%
1 day before to 23:59
After 23:59, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date
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Customer Reviews
Enjoy Japan countryside and activities
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Tei
Posted Date: 2024/09/11
Reply from Plus Narita Lab Corporation
5
Participation Date: 2024-08
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Great way to experience countryside Japan
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Sam
Posted Date: 2024/09/02
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5
Participation Date: 2024-08
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