Harada Farm Seasonal Fruit Picking & Fukiware Falls & Gunma Lavender / Ikaho Onsen Street / Gunma Skiing One-Day Tour

▼Fukiwari Falls ‑ The “Little Niagara Falls” of the East（About 60 minutes）

Fukiwari Falls (吹割の滝) is located in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. It is hailed as the “Niagara Falls of the East” and is a nationally designated scenic spot and natural monument of Japan.

Fukiwari Falls

Standing at 7 metres high and over 30 metres wide, this waterfall with its splashing waters is known as the Niagara Falls of the East. The soft parts of the riverbed bedrock have been eroded by the river water, creating numerous crevices. The largest of these cracks became the waterfall, which appears as though the water has split the huge rocks apart, hence the name “Fukiwari Falls” (literally “blowing and splitting falls”).

The falls, formed by water erosion which is also academically valuable, attract many visitors. During the fresh green season in April and May, the waterfall incorporates snowmelt water and flows with grandeur; in autumn, it harmonises with the beauty of the valley, set off by crimson maple leaves. Visitors can enjoy different scenery throughout the four seasons.

Masutobi Falls

This waterfall is located in the downstream section of the Fukiwari Gorge. In the old days, trout used to swim upstream in the “Katashina River”, a tributary of the Tone River, but when they reached this waterfall, they could not swim further upstream due to the great difference in elevation. Because the trout desperately tried to leap up the falls, it earned its name. It is 15 metres high and over 6 metres wide.

▼Harada Farm ‑ Four‑Season Fruit Picking Paradise（About 90 minutes, including 30 minutes of fresh seasonal fruit picking + 60 minutes of free lunch. Fruit picking fee is included; lunch expenses are to be paid by guests.）

Fruit picking season schedule: 12/4~5/31 Strawberry picking; 6/5~7/5 Cherry picking; 7/6~8/2 Blueberry picking; 8/3~9/1 Peach picking; 9/2~10/8 Grape picking; 10/9~12/7 Apple picking

In winter, you can enjoy sweet and fresh strawberries in the greenhouse

In summer and autumn, you can experience picking cherries, peaches, grapes, and apples (the type of fruit available depends on the season and weather conditions; availability is subject to what the orchard offers on‑site. During the fruit picking season, there may be early closures or changes due to yield variations. The actual types available for picking at the farm shall prevail. Your understanding is much appreciated.)

▼Tambar Lavender Park ‑ A Purple Lavender Sea Beckoned by Its Fragrance（About 80 minutes, 1 July ‑ 31 August. Admission ticket is included; charges for other in‑park activities are not included.）

No need to fly to Hokkaido to see this dreamy purple flower sea. With over 50,000 lavender plants in full bloom, it is the largest purple flower sea in the Kanto region of Japan.

Tambar Lavender Park is located in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. It was originally a winter ski resort. Every summer after the snow melts, the hillside is covered with vast stretches of purple lavender, creating a dreamlike flower sea reminiscent of Furano in Hokkaido. Here, besides admiring the lavender, there are also walking trails, terrace cafés, and family‑friendly play facilities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the enchanting aroma of lavender.

Ride the Flower Field Cable Car（Expenses to be paid by guests）

For a more relaxed way to enjoy the entire park, you can take the flower field cable car and overlook the whole lavender field from above ‑ the view is even more spectacular.

Reference one‑way fare: Adults (junior high school students and above) 500 yen, Children (elementary school students) 400 yen, Pre‑school children free

Lavender ice cream (500 yen per piece)

A must‑try limited‑edition delicacy here! With a fresh aroma and a subtly sweet hint of lavender, it is the perfect summer refreshment.

▼Tamba Ski Resort Snow Play（About 80 minutes, from 20 December to 5 April (estimated period; schedule may change without prior notice depending on snow conditions. Your kind understanding is appreciated). Admission ticket & snow sled are included.）

Snow Play Park (たんばランド) ⛄

A dedicated snow play area designed for children. No skiing experience needed ‑ just enjoy the winter fun to the fullest!

Recommended activities:

Sledding slopes — dedicated sledding slopes, safe and thrilling!

Snow inflatables — large inflatable slides, snow bumper cars and more, perfect for family fun

Building snowmen & snowball fights — tools are provided on‑site to DIY your creative snowman

Admission: 1,200 yen per person

▼Gunma's Famous Hot Spring ‑ Ikaho Onsen Sekisho Street (Stone Steps)（About 70 minutes of free time, from 6 April to 30 June and 1 September to 19 December）

Ikaho Onsen, as renowned as Kusatsu, is located halfway up Mount Haruna. Around 600 AD, a volcanic eruption brought forth scalding hot springs. By around 1570 during the Sengoku (Warring States) period, after planned development, it became a renowned convalescent facility for wounded soldiers.

Ikaho Onsen enjoys nationwide fame in Japan for its two types of spring water. When the iron‑rich spring water oxidises upon contact with air, it turns a murky tea colour ‑ this is the “Golden Spring” (sulphate spring), a drinking spring that is quite rare in Japan. It is said to relieve neuralgia, skin diseases, and hypertension. Moreover, many women who had been unable to conceive reportedly became pregnant after bathing in it, earning it the nickname “Child Treasure Spring”. The other type is the clear, colourless “Silver Spring” (silicate simple spring) that emerged in recent years, which helps with fatigue recovery and promotes good health. Over the years, not only have ordinary tourists visited, but countless literary and artistic figures have also made the journey, including the great Japanese novelist Natsume Soseki, painter Takehisa Yumeji, and novelist Tokutomi Roka ‑ all devoted bathers.

Ikaho Onsen Sekisho Street (Stone Steps) has a total of 365 steps. We recommend climbing all the way to the top for a photo opportunity. Then visit Ikaho Shrine. The history of Ikaho Shrine can be traced back to 825 AD. It enshrines the deity of hot springs and the deity of medicine, reflecting the revered status of the healing hot springs of Ikaho Town. Locals believe that climbing the 365 stone steps to reach Ikaho Shrine brings good luck and financial fortune. Shops and cafés in the town line the stone steps, offering plenty of pleasant resting spots along the way. Once you reach the top of the steps, you can enjoy a panoramic view of all of Ikaho from the beautiful shrine.

Return to central Tokyo (approx. 2.5‑3 hours by coach) 

Arrive at Shinjuku MODE Gakuen, where the day's tour happily comes to an end!

Guests may disperse and end the tour directly in Shinjuku.

Shinjuku

It is one of the most famous bustling commercial districts in all of Tokyo. The popular areas mainly centre around Shinjuku Station and radiate outwards, including commercial zones such as the Shinjuku Entrance, West Exit, and South Exit. It is a shopper's paradise, with department stores, electronics streets, drugstores, trendy fashion shops and more ‑ everything you could want. Department stores such as Odakyu, Keio, and Isetan are all excellent choices. Shinjuku is also home to Kabukicho, the most famous red‑light district in Japan, which is packed with countless restaurants, bars, karaoke venues, and adult entertainment establishments, earning it the title of “Japan's No.1 Pleasure District”.

Shinjuku Station

It is one of the most important transport hubs in Tokyo, with nearly 4 million passengers passing through daily, making it the railway station with the highest number of users in the world. In addition, nearby attractions include the cherry blossom‑viewing spot Shinjuku Gyoen, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and the Golden Gai district, among other well‑known sites.

Tokyo Station (Tokyo Station Hotel)

Located in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, at the heart of the Marunouchi commercial district, this is a complex station with platforms on two levels. The lines currently in service include: Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, Nagano Shinkansen, Tokaido Line, Chuo Line (Rapid), Sobu Line (Rapid), Yokosuka Line, Keiyo Line, Yamanote Line, Keihin‑Tohoku Line, Narita Express, Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (station code: M‑17). It is not only the starting point for many railway lines in Japan, but also one of Tokyo's major large‑scale stations. The main building of Tokyo Station, the “Tokyo Station Red Brick Station House”, is one of Japan's important national cultural properties. It was renovated in 2012 to its current appearance, faithfully recreating the original look of the station building from 100 years ago.