Harada Farm Fruit Picking & Fukiware Falls & Tambara Lavender Park/Ikaho Onsen/Tambara Ski Resort Day Trip (From Tokyo)
- Enjoy a trip to Gunma in all seasons. In spring and autumn, stroll along the stone steps of Ikaho Onsen and soak in the millennium-old Golden Hot Spring. In winter, have fun at the Tanbara Ski Park snow park.
- Fukiware Falls rushes like "Little Niagara of the Orient." The water volume is abundant in spring and summer, and the autumn maple leaves are beautiful.
- Harada Farm offers picking all year round: strawberries from December to June, grapes from September to October, and apples from October to December. Pick and eat fresh, sweet, and juicy.
- Yubara Lavender Park blooms fantastically in July and August. 50,000 purple flower seas sway in the wind. Take the flower field cable car to overlook the romantic scenery.
- Winter only, ski resort snow basins, sleds, snow bumper cars are super fun, a winter paradise for families, building snowmen and snowball fights are endless fun!
- The Ikaho Onsen town in Soseki Natsume's works hides retro shops such as Onsen Manju and wood carving shops. It is full of Japanese style and worth exploring carefully.
What to expect
Hello! Welcome to the Gunma seasonal travel guide. Below is a detailed introduction to the Fukiware Falls, Harada Farm fruit picking, and many other scenic spots and experiences, hoping to help you plan a rich and colorful trip ~ — 🌊 Fukiware Falls (Special Note: According to the official website, the Fukiware Falls promenade will be closed for winter from December 4th. After the closure, you can still visit the Rokkakudo, but because the stairs are slippery and there are safety risks, please travel to Kawagoe from December 7th to April 1st) — Known as the “Little Niagara of the Orient”, the 7-meter high and 30-meter wide rushing waterfall washes over the rocks, with different scenery in each season! In spring and summer, the water volume is abundant, and in autumn, maple leaves adorn the waterfall, making it breathtakingly beautiful 🍁🍃. 🍓 Harada Farm Fruit Picking (available all year round) — Fresh fruits are fragrant all year round: strawberries from December to May, cherries from June to July, blueberries from July to August, peaches from August to September, grapes from September to October, and apples from October to December, all sweet and juicy! Pick and eat on the spot, and enjoy the charm of the fruit kingdom. 🍂 The following are seasonal attractions ♨️ Ikaho Onsen Stone Step Street (April-June & September-November) — Climb 365 stone steps 🪜 and explore the ancient hot spring sanctuary. The golden hot spring nourishes the body and mind. Stroll through the old streets to find hot spring steamed buns 🥟, and check out the ancient streetscape written by Natsume Soseki. 💜 Tamahara Lavender Park (July-August) — Kanto’s largest lavender flower sea, with 50,000 purple romantic dream blooms 💐. Explore the trails, take a break at the cafe ☕️, and overlook the purple wave-like beauty on the hillside. We recommend taking the flower field cable car (fee not included) to admire the endless flower sea from the air! ❄️ Tanbara Ski Park Snow Play (December-March) — A winter wonderland 🏂, no skiing experience required, a snow park ⛄️ specially designed for families. Play with snow basins, sleds, and snow bumper cars, build snowmen, have snowball fights, and experience the magical charm of winter in Gunma! (Includes admission & snow basin) ✨ Travel Tips * The experience content varies depending on the season: enjoy hot springs in spring and autumn, flower fields in summer, snow in winter, and fruit picking all year round. * Recommended food: Lavender ice cream (500 yen) 🍦, fresh floral fragrance, a must-try in summer. * Make a wish at Ikaho Shrine 🙏, climb to the top of the 365 steps 🪜, and receive good luck! 🍀




















Reviews
Trip was enjoyable. There were some changes in the schedule as some places are closed and some are packed with other visitors but our tour guide replaced the itenerary with other enjoyable activities. in the end we still got our money’s worth.
Since it was a small group, there was no flag, and it was almost impossible to find our group among all the others when we arrived. On July 19th, we picked blueberries. Although it wasn't the peaches we were expecting, the blueberry picking experience was still great, but the 30-minute time limit for fruit picking was a bit short. The tour guide was fantastic! I forgot my power bank on the bus, and they even brought it to me afterward. I'm so grateful!
There were only four of us that day, and our guide, Chen, was very dedicated and thorough. He even helped us arrange fruit picking, which was originally fully booked. Highly recommended!
The tourist spot was nice, and the Fukiware Falls' water flow was interesting. Fruit picking was a highlight, although we picked apples that day, and two were enough to fill us up, let alone all-you-can-eat! The hot spring stone steps street also had some interesting little shops, but the overall trip had the following drawbacks: 1. The tour guide's communication before and on the day of the tour was very unclear, requiring travelers to constantly search for the meeting vehicle themselves. 2. The tour guide didn't guide at all and only functioned as a driver. They didn't introduce the attractions, and their language skills were poor, requiring travelers to translate English for other travelers. 3. One of the attractions was closed that day, which wasn't investigated beforehand, resulting in travelers taking an unnecessary car ride. The only saving grace was that the tour guide drove relatively smoothly and promptly fulfilled requests for restrooms. Overall, it was probably the most unguided day trip I've ever taken ><
Driver is capable, flexible, and friendly
Firstly, the time allocation for the entire activity was inappropriate. We didn't purchase admission tickets in advance for the ski resort, which resulted in a lot of wasted time waiting for the guide to buy tickets. Furthermore, the guide didn't tell us where any of the facilities were located within the ski resort; we had to find them ourselves. After skiing, we went strawberry picking, but again there was a ticket purchase issue. We waited on the tour bus again for the guide to buy tickets. Originally, we were supposed to have 30 minutes for strawberry picking and 60 minutes for free lunch arrangement. But in the end, we only had 30 minutes to pick strawberries and no lunch. Finally, we spent about 2 hours at Kawagoe Ichiban-gai Street, but there was nothing to do there. Only 15 minutes were given to us to buy food throughout the whole day, and the entire experience was terrible!
Good to know
Seasonal Limited Tours: Tambara Lavender Park (available from July 1st to August 31st); Snow fun at Tanbara Ski Park (available from December 1st to March 31st); Stone Steps of Ikaho Onsen, a famous hot spring in Gunma (available from April 1st to June 30th, and September 1st to November 30th)
- According to Japanese law, the vehicle's usage time must not exceed 10 hours. Therefore, the tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on the actual situation of the day. Thank you for your understanding.
- To ensure your smooth departure, please be sure to confirm the meeting location and avoid temporary changes once confirmed. If you fail to board the vehicle due to changes to the meeting location for personal reasons, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
- As this is a group tour, guests of other languages may be in the same vehicle as you.
- The operator will send an email between 20:00-21:00 the day before departure to inform you of the tour guide and vehicle information. Please check your email promptly, as it may be mistakenly categorized as spam. During peak season, the email sending time may be delayed. Thank you for your understanding. In special circumstances, if you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest email. If you use WeChat, you can proactively add the tour guide's account based on the information in the email.
- The operator will do its best to accommodate seating requests, but as this is a carpool tour, seat allocation is mainly based on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special needs, please indicate them in the remarks, and the operator will do its best to arrange a suitable seat for you. The final arrangement is subject to the coordination of the tour guide on the day.
- As the journey is long, the actual arrival time will be affected by factors such as traffic and weather, and the time is only an estimate. Please avoid arranging other activities after the day's itinerary. The operator will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays due to the aforementioned reasons.
- During peak tourist season or other special circumstances, the departure time may be earlier or slightly delayed. The specific departure time is subject to the email notification the day before departure. Please be prepared in advance.
- Please be sure to arrive at the meeting location or attraction on time. No refunds will be given for late arrivals, and any accidental expenses and responsibilities incurred due to lateness will be borne by you.
- In the event of inclement weather or other force majeure, the park may adjust the operating hours of rides or show times without prior notice, or even cancel the operation and performance of some items. Thank you for your understanding.
- This product may be adjusted according to weather and other factors. To ensure your safety, staff members have the right to ask guests to suspend outdoor activities, communicate with you, and make alternative arrangements. The specific situation is subject to the actual situation on the day.
- The transportation, sightseeing, and stopover times involved in the itinerary are subject to the actual situation on the day. In special circumstances (such as traffic jams, weather reasons, etc.), the tour guide may, without reducing the attractions in the itinerary, adjust the order of the tour reasonably after considering the actual situation and obtaining the consent of the guests.
- Each guest can bring one piece of luggage for free. Please indicate this in the "Special Requests" section when placing your order. If you bring luggage temporarily without prior notice one day in advance, it may cause congestion in the car and affect driving safety. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the vehicle, and the fee will not be refunded.
- The operator will arrange different vehicle types according to the actual number of travelers. Specific vehicle types cannot be specified. Thank you for your understanding.
- During group tours, it is not possible to leave the group early or leave the group midway. If you choose to leave the group midway, the uncompleted part will be regarded as a voluntary abandonment, and no fees will be refunded. You will be solely responsible for any accidents that may occur after leaving the group.
- Seasonal limited activities (such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flower seasons, illuminations, fireworks displays, snow scenery sightseeing, hot spring season, festival activities, etc.) are greatly affected by climate, weather, or other force majeure factors, and specific arrangements may be adjusted. Therefore, please refer to the official notification. If no official notice of cancellation is received, the operator will arrange according to the original plan. No refunds will be given if the flowering period or special activities do not meet expectations.
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