Plan Overview
A tour using a shuttle bus departing from the ski resort to immerse in the history and culture of the snowy castle town Takada. Experience Kendo, Japan's traditional martial art, in the hometown of one of Japan's famous warlords, Uesugi Kenshin. You will be able to see, hear, and try the world’s only sport culture originating from the Samurai. The meal venue will be the 100-year-old Ukiyo restaurant, a national tangible cultural property over 140 years old. Explore the exquisite wooden four-story architecture of the restaurant and enjoy a traditional meal.
After the meal, you can choose from Plan A or Plan B.

• Plan A: Experience making kumiko crafts or tatami coasters.
• Plan B: Try on traditional winter clothing of the snowy region (Kakumaki and Tonbi) and take photos.

Afterward, both plans will enjoy freshly roasted Japanese tea and sweets at the popular Japanese café, Taga Tea Roasting House, followed by shopping for senbei (rice crackers) and other items.

Scheduled Dates
December 23 (Mon) to 26 (Thu), 2024; January 8 (Wed), 9 (Thu), 15 (Wed), 16 (Thu), 20 (Mon), 22 (Wed), 23 (Thu), 2025. Plans to continue in the following year.

Exclusion Dates
Year-end and New Year (Dec 28 - Jan 6), National holidays

Preferred Selling Price (tax included)
Adult/Child: ¥30,000 per person
Infant (ages 3-6): ¥10,000 (Child's lunch included)
Infant (under 3): Free (No meal included)

Included in the Price
Interpreter guide fee, round-trip shuttle bus fare, lunch at Ukiyo, Kendo instructor fee, kumiko craft materials, food and drink at Taga Tea Roasting House, rental fee for Kakumaki and Tonbi outfits.

Not Included in the Price
Beverages during lunch, personal purchases of souvenirs

Detailed Itinerary

• Plan A
  9:40 Akakura Kanko Hotel (Meet) →9:50 Akakura Kanko Hotel the gondola station entrance→ 10:00 Akakura Onsen Bus Terminal → Bus → 10:30 Lotte Arai Resort → Bus → 11:00-11:45 Kendo experience → Bus → 12:00-13:15 Ukiyo (Tour and Lunch) → 13:15-14:00 Kumiko craft experience → 14:05-14:55 Taga Tea Roasting House (Tea & Shopping) → 15:00 Ukiyo → Bus → 15:40 Lotte Arai Resort → Bus → 16:10 Akakura Onsen (End)
• Plan B
  9:40 Akakura Kanko Hotel (Meet) →9:50 Akakura Kanko Hotel the gondola station entrance→ 10:00 Akakura Onsen Bus Terminal →Bus → 10:30 Lotte Arai Resort → Bus → 11:00-11:45 Kendo experience → Bus → 12:00-13:15 Ukiyo (Tour and Lunch) → 13:15-14:00 Try on Kakumaki/Tonbi & Photo shoot → 14:10-14:55 Taga Tea Roasting House (Tea & Shopping) → 15:00 Ukiyo → Bus → 15:40 Lotte Arai Resort → Bus → 16:10 Akakura Onsen (End)
  [Meeting Locations]
  
  • Akakura Kanko Hotel
    
  • Bakaly & Table AKAKURA
    
  • Akakura Ski Bus Terminal
    
  • Lotte Arai Resort
    

Duration
Approx. 6 hours

Minimum Participants
1 person

Maximum Participants
20 people

Cancellation Deadline
At least 2 business days before the scheduled date

Stock Availability
Not available

Local Languages
English, Japanese

Contact Language for Inquiries
Japanese (translation tools available)

Reservation Contact
Virts Production Co., Ltd., Kanaeru Travel Department
Phone: 025-512-5888
Email: info@kanaeru.club
Fax: 025-522-4618
Reservation Website: https://reserva.be/kanaer

Required Information for Reservations

1. Date of use
2. Plan name
3. Full name
4. Date of birth
5. Nationality
6. Contact details
7. Any allergies
   

Cancellation Fees
10-8 days before departure: 20%, 7-2 days before departure: 30%, the day before: 40%, on the day (before the tour starts): 50%, no-show after departure: 100%

Meeting Location & Time
Akakura Onsen Bus Stop / Lotte Arai Resort
Meeting Time: 9:50 AM