On-the-day Bookings Accepted

2012年05月01日



We accept applications for the following tours on the day of the departure.
Those who would like to join the tour, just come to the meeting place before the designated time on the day of the departure.
Prior notice is not required. The itinerary and other documents related to the tour will be given through the tour conductor.
The tour price will be collected on the day. Have exact price, please.
The conductor does not have money for the change.

<Departure: 02 May.>
Title: Mt Fuji Highlight - Open-air Onsen Bath & Picturesque Oshino Hakkai (05588)
Tour Price: 8,000JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English
www.yokoso-japan.jp/en/05588.html
<Departure: 04 May.>
Title: Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji View Cruising, Teppanyaki Buffet, Gotemba Premium Outlet (05578)
Tour Price: 7,980JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
www.yokoso-japan.jp/en/05578.html
※Meeting Place: 3rd Floor, Main Building, Shinjuku Washington Hotel
※Meeting Time: 6:50


<Departure: 06, 07 May.>
Title: Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji View Cruising, Teppanyaki Buffet, Gotemba Premium Outlet (05578)
Tour Price: 7,980JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
www.yokoso-japan.jp/en/05578.html
※Meeting Place: 3rd Floor, Main Building, Shinjuku Washington Hotel
※Meeting Time: 7:50

※On-the-day applications are limited to the tour above only.


_


CLUB TOURISM YOKOSO Japan Tour
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 12:30From staff

HOLIDAY CLOSING NOTICE

2012年04月26日

◆HOLIDAY CLOSING NOTICE (28-30 April, 3-6 May)◆

Our office will be closed for national holidays from 28 to 30 April and from 3 to 6 May.
To applications and inquiries received during the above periods, we will answer on 1 or 2 May or 7 May or after.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your kind understanding.

CLUB TOURISM YOKOSO Japan Tour
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 18:36From staff

Season of “Shiba Sakura”

2012年04月11日

After Sakura(cherry blossoms), there comes the season of Shiba Sakura(moss phlox).
   Shiba Sakura is a perennial creeper plant, belonging to a phlox family. It grows thickly to a height of 10 cms. They have long and hard leaves throughout the year with vivid pink, red or white flowers from mid April to mid June. The flowers look like Sakura cherry blossoms. That is why they have come to be called “Shiba Sakura” in Japanese.
   Shiba Sakura are expected to start blooming later than usual this year but will surely please the eyes of viewers as usual. If you have not viewed them yet, visit the parks below. You will be marvelled at the beautiful sights there!



Fuji Shiba Sakura Festival
(Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi)


Blossoming:
Mid April – Mid May 
Feature: 24,000 square metres; 800,000stocks; the biggest Shiba Sakura Park in the Tokyo metropolitan area
Website: http://www.shibazakura.jp/ (in Japanese)


End-of-Season Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji, Shiba Sakura Field
Tour Price: 8,980JPY 1Day May
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:05576



Hitsujiyama Park
(Chichibu, Saitama)

Blossoming:
Mid April – Mid May
Feature: 16,000 square metres; 400,000stocks; flowers blooming with Mt Buko in the background
Website:
English or Chinese



Pink-Carpeted Shiba Sakura Hills & 3 Spring Flowers
Tour Price: 6,700JPY 1Day Apr-May
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39599



Ichikai Shiba Sakura Park
(Ichikai, Tochigi)

Blossoming:
Mid April – Mid May 
Feature: 24,000 square metres; 250,000stocks; must-see views of Shiba Sakura flowers in various colours planted like flows of a river.
Website






Spring Flower Viewing Tour: Nemophila baby blue-eyes, Shiba Sakura, Fuji wisterias, Tulips
Tour Price: 6,980JPY 1Day Apr-May
Language: English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:38430


Takinoue Park
(Takinoue, Hokkaido)


Blossoming:
Mid May – Mid June
Feature: 100,000 square metres; the biggest Shiba Sakura Park in the entire Japan
Website  




1-Day Hokkaido Flowers: Takinoue Shiba Sakura Park & Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park
(One of the biggest of its kind in Japan)

Tour Price: 6,980JPY 1Day May-Jun.
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22860



   
Higashimokoto Shiba Sakura Park
(Abashiri, Hokkaido)

Blossoming:
Mid May – Mid June
Feature: 80,000 square metres; located on a hill, the entire park can be overlooked from the top.
Website 





Hokkaido 3 Flower Parks, World Heritage Site Shiretoko,Lake Akan Onsen Resort
Tour Price 14,800 - 16,300JPY  2Days May-Jun.
Language:English 
Tour code:22766




Club Tourism Yokoso Japan Tour ( Top page )  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 11:24

Holiday Closing Notice

2012年03月19日

◆Holiday Closing Notice◆

Please be informed that, due the national holiday, we will be closing on Mar. 20, 2012.
For those who inquire and apply for our tour on that day, we'll give you a reply after Mar. 21
Thank you very much for your understanding

Home Page:Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour
Facebook:www.facebook.com/clubtourism.en
Twitter: @CT_YOKOSO_Japan
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 15:05From staff

CherryBlossom Forecast & Tour 

2012年03月14日

Do you know famous Sakura?
Sakura bloom everywhere in Japan. However, there are a few Sakura trees and Sakura viewing spots that are particularly famous. They are worth viewing and attract many people around the world. Some of them are located remotely and so are not easily accessed. YOKOSO Japan Tour takes you to such places conveniently and comfortably.

Three Great Sakura Trees of Japan
The “Three Great Sakura Trees of Japan”are three single Sakura trees that have lived long and have beautiful branches and blossoms on them. Though standing alone, each is overwhelmingly gorgeous.


Miharu Taki Sakura(三春滝桜)
Variety: Shidare Sakura (枝垂桜)
Location: Tamura, Fukushima.

Blossoming info etc







Neodani Usuzumi Sakura(根尾谷淡墨桜)
Varaiety:Edohigan Sakura(江戸彼岸桜)
Location: Motosu, Gifu.

Blossoming info etc






Yamataka-jindai Sakura(山高神代桜)   
Variety: Edohigan Sakura(江戸彼岸桜)
Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi.

Blossoming info etc








Three Great Sakura Viewing Spots of Japan
The “Three Great Sakura Viewing Spots of Japan” include three places where numerous Sakura trees bloom as a group, making elegant and impressive views.


Takato Castle Park(高遠城址公園)         
Variety: Takato Kohigan Sakura(高遠小彼岸桜)
Location: Ina, Nagano.
About 1500 Sakura trees

Blossoming info etc





Mt Yoshino(吉野山)
Variety: Shiroyama Sakura(白山桜)
Location: Yoshino, Nara.
About 30000 Sakura trees

Blossoming info etc






Hirosaki Park(弘前公園)
Variety: Somei-yoshino(染井吉野)etc.
Location: Hirosaki, Aomori.
About 2600 Sakura trees

Blossoming info etc





Check Sakura Blossoming Dates First!
Sakura blossoming time may get earlier or later depending on the temperature. If you wish to have good views, get blossoming info. first. You can get it via website of the regions that you are in mind. Or you could ask them in person by phone. About 1 week after the blossoming date, Sakura get in full bloom, which is for many the best viewing time. If you are interested in our Sakura tours, contact us at any time. We will try our best to give you information you need.



Sakura Blossoming Dates in Major Cities
Announced by 3 Major Forecast Organisations

There are three major organizations that forecast Sakura blossoming dates. According to their forecasts, Sakura start to bloom rather late this year. The best viewing time is about 1 week after the dates below.


    
Japan Weather Association
Weather Map Co., Ltd
Weather News Inc.
Date of forecast
4th Apr
6th Apr
9th Apr
Tokyo
31th Mar
31th Mar
2nd Apr
Nagoya
30th Mar
30th Mar
31th Mar
Kyoto
3rd Apr
3rd Apr
30th Mar
Osaka
2nd Apr
2nd Apr
7th Apr
Fukuoka
27th Mar
27th Mar
29th Mar
Sapporo
5th May
4th May
6th May
More & Latest Info
Click
Click
Click



icon17 Our Sakura Viewing Tours icon18

From TOKYO


Touring Sakura Viewing Spots Around Mt Fuji
1Day Apr.2012
6,550JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39037




Viewing Mt Fuji & 3 Great Flowers
(Sakura Cherry Blossoms, Peach Blossoms,
Rape Blossoms),Picking Strawberries

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:05584


Mt Fuji Views, Sakura, Peach Blossoms,
Picking Strawberries 7 Kinds

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:05585



Tokyo 7 Great Sakura Viewing Spots & Sumida River
Sakura Viewing Cruise

1Day Mar-Apr.2012
5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:38200



Spring Delights: Shidare Sakura (Weeping Cherry Blossoms),
Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji Views,Suruga Bay Cruise

1Day Mar-Apr.2012
8,350JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39170




Takato Castle Park's "Kohigan Sakura" (One of the
Best Sakura Viewing Spots of Japan) Full-Day

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39730



Takato Sakura & Snow Walls Otani Walk
2Days Apr.2012
22,980 - 25,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:36822




Shirakawago, Mino Usuzumi Sakura,
5 Star Hotel Takayama Green Hotel

2Day Mar-Apr.2012
22,980-26,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:37562



7 Classic Flower Viewing Spots:
Takato Sakura Daytime & Takada Sakura Evening

2Days
Apr.201215,980 - 20,880JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:37185


3-Day 7 Sakura Viewing Spots & Northern
Tohoku Region by Shinkansen Bullet Train

3Days Apr-May.2012
47,300 - 67,300JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:27231



from SAPPRO


Spring Hokkaido
4 Splendid Sakura Viewing Spots

1Day May.2012
5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22839



Spring Hokkaido SAKURA Full Day 〜
Splendid SAKURA Viewing Spot "Matsumae Park"
250 Kinds of 10000 SAKURA Trees

1Day Apr-May.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22848



Spring Hokkaido Highlight 〜
Touring SAKURA Viewing Spots inc.
"Shizunai SAKURA-lined Rd"

1Day May.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22845



2-Day Full Appreciation Hokkaido Splendid Sakura
2Days Apr-May.2012
14,000 - 22,000JPY
Language:English
Tour code:22602



from NAGOYA
1-Day Kyoto Gorgeous Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
8,480JPY
Language:English
Tour code:76100


from OSAKA / KYOTO

"YOSHINO SEMBON SAKURA"
Splendid Views @ Bargain Price!

1Day Apr.2012
4,980 - 5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88620




Awabi Odoriyaki (Grilled Abalone) and
All-you-can-eat Sushi & Sashimi
with 3 Sakura Viewing Spots

1Day Apr.2012
6,980 - 7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:87290



Kyoto 8 Superb Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
7,980 - 8,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88580




Seasonal Strawberry Picking & Wakayama 4 Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
7,980 - 8,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88505



SLake Biwa 6 Splendid Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Apr.2012 
4,980 - 5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:87750



Takato Sakura & Snow Walls Otani Walk
2Days Apr.2012
22,980 - 27,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:86050




Takato Castle Park & 3 Sakura Viewing Spots,
All-you-can-eat 80 Kinds Dishes

2Days Apr.2012
16,980 - 21,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:86020



Club Tourism Yokoso Japan Tour ( Top page )  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 14:45

Spring &Summer Campaign

2012年03月05日


Experience Japan! YOKOSO Japan Tour
Spring & Summer Campaign

~ Invitation to Free 1-Day Tour & 2 Nights Accommodation ~

Good news to you! Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour holds lucky drawings as the Spring & Summer Campaign. As the prize, we invite 10 overseas groups (20 persons in total) to our Summer - Autumn 1-Day Tour & 2 Nights Accommodation for them to experience Japan and a YOKOSO Japan Tour. “YOKOSO Japan Tours” are tours run in a foreign language with a lot of attractions: visiting major sightseeing spots, viewing seasonal flowers or picking seasonal fruits. The tours are particularly popular among travellers visiting Japan.

1. Prize
The winners will get a free 1-Day tour and 2 night free accommodation. The winners can choose the tour from among a wide variety of YOKOSO Japan Tours departing from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto or Sapporo. According to the departure dates, there are 2 types of prize tours: Summer Tour and Autumn Tour.

1) Prize A (Summer Tour)
Type: 1-Day Summer YOKOSO Japan Tour
Departure Dates: 1 July – 31 August, 2012
Features: Fruit Picking (Peaches, Grapes), Flower Viewing (Hokkaido Lavenders, Kanto Lavenders, Sunflowers), Sightseeing (Mt Fuji 5th Station, Hakone), Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping etc.



2) Prize B (Autumn Tour)
Type: 1-Day Autumn YOKOSO Japan Tour
Departure Dates: 1 October – 30 November, 2012
Features: Fruit Picking (Grapes), Autumn Tint Viewing, Autumn Flavour Appreciating, Sightseeing (Mt Fuji, Hakone), Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping etc.



* 5 groups (10 persons) win the prize of Summer Tour and Autumn Tour each, totalling 10 groups (20 persons).
* The features listed above are based on the tours operated last year. Tours actually to be operated are usually released on the website 2-3 months prior to the departure: A. Summer Tour, at the end of May; B. Autumn Tour, at the end of August. For major tour features in each season, refer to the following website.
yokoso-japan.jp/en/schedule

2. Entry Requirements
Non-Japanese adults (aged 18 or above) who agree to subscribe to the e-newsletter issued by Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour. The e-newsletter is free of charge and is issued monthly with full of information about Japan.

3. Entry Procedure
Write all of the items below and send to campaign*club-tourism.co.jp with “Club Tourism Campaign Prize A (or Prize B)” in the subject line.
1)Name (First name & Last name)
2)Sex (Male / Female)
3)Age
4)E-mail address
5)Country of residence
6)Desired tour language (Mandarin Chinese / English / Korean)
7)Tour type of your choice
Either A (Summer Tour) or B (Autumn Tour)
*Free accommodation offered is 2 consecutive nights from 1 day before the tour day.
8)Number of participants
1 person / 2 persons
*The winners receive 1 room (single / twin) as accommodation regardless of the number of participants.
*Participants after the second persons are welcomed at their expense.

4. Entry Period & Deadline
1) Prize A (Summer Tour)
Period: 1 March – 31 May, 2012
Deadline: 31 May, 2012
Address:campaign@club-tourism.co.jp
2) Prize B (Autumn Tour)
Period: 1 March – 31 August, 2012
Deadline: 31 August, 2012
Address:campaign@club-tourism.co.jp

5. Announcement of Winners
The winners will be announced directly via e-mail within 7 days after the respective entry deadlines.

6. Important Notes
1) The winners receive free hotel accommodation for 2 nights on the condition that they participate in the free tour offered. Those who do not participate in the tour do not have the right to receive free accommodation either. Those who do not need free accommodation are deemed a weaver of the right and receive only the free tour and do not receive money, goods nor services of the equivalent value.
2) The prize does not include air tickets to and from Japan. The arrangement should be made by the winners at their expense.
3) One person can make an entry once only. Those who make the entry more than twice are excluded from the drawings.
4) The prize cannot be cashed nor can its right be transferred to the third party.
5) The prize will be invalid unless we receive an acceptance e-mail from the winners within 1 week of the announcement. Check beforehand that the e-mail address you provide us is valid, otherwise we cannot reach you.
6) The winners might be offered another tour in case the tour of your choice has been fully booked or cancelled.
7) We cannot answer any inquiries with regard to the drawing results.
8) All those who made the entry will receive the free monthly e-newsletter regardless of the drawing results.
9) The winners are asked to give us a brief impression about the tour and photos taken during the tour that are to be introduced on our website etc.
10) The winners can choose a tour departing during the prescribed period. Choosing a day outside the prescribed period is not accepted.

  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 15:31From staff

Great Sakura Tours and photos

2012年02月14日





~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Sakura brings spring to Japan. The blossoming starts in the southernmost island Okinawa at the end of January and moves northward until it reaches Hokkaido in May. The progress of the Sakura front, or Sakura Zensen in Japanese, is mentioned on TV and in the newspapers everyday during the season, telling us the advent of spring in each place.





Work of honorable mention
Location:Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi
Photographer:Mr Ikuo Yakushi(Kanagawa)



  Sakura is a special flower for the Japanese. Sakura gets in full bloom all of a sudden after a period that the buds gradually swell out. The gorgeous appearance soon disappears at the falling of the petals after each puff of wind. Such extreme beauty and quick death is associated not only with the joy and splendour of life, but also the ephemeral nature of life and of all things. The concept is called “Mono no Aware” in Japanese which is based on the Buddhist awareness of impermanence, the essential element of Japanese sensibility and the heart of Japanese cultural tradition. Also, the seasonal change from winter to spring indicated by Sakura symbolises partings and meetings. This makes us feel even more emotional about Sakura.




Photo contest entry work
Location:Omachi, Nagano
Photographer:Mr Morio Araki(Nagano)




  There are a lot of famous Sakura viewing spots in Japan. Their beauty is often exposed through media, inspiring us to make a visit to appreciate it. They are elegant and gorgeous indeed. In the mean time, however, there are thousands of nameless Sakura in our neighbourhood all over the country. They are equally beautiful. If you are in Japan during the season, look at the hotel ground or street corners on the way to somewhere. You will surely find out such nameless Sakura blooming just as beautifully as famous Sakura.

 
  There are other numerous charms of Sakura and it is impossible to explain them in this small space. Thus, we have decided to show you some photos here instead. These photos are taken by our customers and are submitted for this year’s Club Tourism Calendar Photo Contest.




Photo contest entry work
Location:Izu Kawazu, Shizuoka
Photographer:Mr Yu Kin Lung (Hong Kong)







  The Sakura season is also the perfect time for travelling in Japan. As the weather is very mild, you can visit places of interest pleasantly and comfortably. Why don’t you come to Japan during this season? We welcome you all!


A Tip for Viewing Sakura
There is a tip for viewing Sakura, which is unknown to most Japanese. Sakura, especially the most widely-grown Someiyoshino variety, are more beautiful when looking up from below, rather than looking from the sides. This is because Sakura blossoms bloom downward.


icon17 Our Sakura Viewing Tours icon18

From TOKYO


Viewing Mt Fuji & 3 Great Flowers
(Sakura Cherry Blossoms, Peach Blossoms,
Rape Blossoms),Picking Strawberries

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:05584


Mt Fuji Views, Sakura, Peach Blossoms,
Picking Strawberries 7 Kinds

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:05585



Tokyo 7 Great Sakura Viewing Spots & Sumida River
Sakura Viewing Cruise

1Day Mar-Apr.2012
5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:38200



Spring Delights: Shidare Sakura (Weeping Cherry Blossoms),
Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji Views,Suruga Bay Cruise

1Day Mar-Apr.2012
8,350JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39170




Takato Castle Park's "Kohigan Sakura" (One of the
Best Sakura Viewing Spots of Japan) Full-Day

1Day Apr.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:39730



Shirakawago, Mino Usuzumi Sakura,
5 Star Hotel Takayama Green Hotel

2Day Mar-Apr.2012
22,980-26,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:37562



7 Classic Flower Viewing Spots:
Takato Sakura Daytime & Takada Sakura Evening

2Days
Apr.201215,980 - 20,880JPY
Language:English, Chinese, Korean
Tour code:37185



from SAPPRO

Spring Hokkaido SAKURA Full Day 〜
Splendid SAKURA Viewing Spot "Matsumae Park"
250 Kinds of 10000 SAKURA Trees

1Day Apr-May.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22848



Spring Hokkaido Highlight 〜
Touring SAKURA Viewing Spots inc.
"Shizunai SAKURA-lined Rd"

1Day May.2012
7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22845



2-Day Full Appreciation Hokkaido Splendid Sakura
2Days Apr-May.2012
14,000 - 22,000JPY
Language:English
Tour code:22602




from NAGOYA
1-Day Kyoto Gorgeous Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
8,480JPY
Language:English
Tour code:76100


from OSAKA / KYOTO

"YOSHINO SEMBON SAKURA"
Splendid Views @ Bargain Price!

1Day Apr.2012
4,980 - 5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88620




Awabi Odoriyaki (Grilled Abalone) and
All-you-can-eat Sushi & Sashimi
with 3 Sakura Viewing Spots

1Day Apr.2012
6,980 - 7,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:87290



Kyoto 8 Superb Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
7,980 - 8,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88580




Seasonal Strawberry Picking & Wakayama 4 Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Mar-Apr.2012
7,980 - 8,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88505




SLake Biwa 6 Splendid Sakura Viewing Spots
1Day Apr.2012 
4,980 - 5,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:87750




Takato Castle Park & 3 Sakura Viewing Spots,
All-you-can-eat 80 Kinds Dishes

2Days Apr.2012
16,980 - 21,980JPY
Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:86020



Club Tourism Yokoso Japan Tour ( Top page )  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 12:32

Holiday Closing Notice.

2012年01月06日

◆Holiday Closing Notice 7 Jan.~9 Jan.◆

Please be informed that, due the national holiday, we will be closing from 7 Jan. through 9 Jan. 2012.
For those who inquire and apply for our tour during the period above, we'll give you a reply after 10 Jan.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

Home Page:Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour
Facebook:www.facebook.com/clubtourism.en
Twitter: @CT_YOKOSO_Japan
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 18:29From staff

Strawberry Picking Season

2011年12月28日

Strawberry Picking Season has just come to Japan!

Japanese strawberries are not only tasty but also nutritious as containing a lot of vitamin C and thus are one of the most popular fruits among children and adults alike. They are highly admired overseas as well and are exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and many other countries. Japanese strawberries get ripe from December to May. They are mainly produced in Tochigi ,Fukuoka and Shizuoka but are also produced in various parts of Japan. During the season, a lot of strawberry picking tours are running. With one of these tours, you can relish fresh, sweet strawberries as much as you like!!




【Tips for Strawberry Picking】

☆Tips for choosing tasty strawberries
Tasty strawberries are those…
1. having clear and sharp pimples covering the whole
2. having a hull in fresh green
3. having a smooth surface with no damage on it
4. having a skin evenly coloured in vivid red


☆Tips for picking strawberries easily and effectively

1. Hold a fruit gently
2. Turn the fruits upwards (turn the hull downwards)
3. Pull the fruits downwards until they are separated from the stem
Following this, you can relish strawberries without giving any damage to the fruits or stems

【Strawberry Picking Tours】

【From Tokyo】
Sweet Strawberry Picking & Huge Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping
Asia's Greatest Spring Water "Kakida Spring River" & Mountain and
Sea Feasts at Izu Mura-no-eki
1Day Jan-Mar 7,500JPY Language:English, Chinese, Korea
Tour code:05581











Click here for Tour report


Early Spring Highlight: Kawazu Sakura Festival, Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji Viewing Cruise
Inc. 2 Meals: Boxed Spring Dishes Lunch; Sushi & Seafood Hot Pot (with Japanese Spiny Lobster, Splendid Alfonsine) Dinner
1Day Feb-Mar. 9,680 - 10,480JPY Language:English, Chinese, Korea
Tour code:39490











Early Spring Feast: Strawberry Picking, All-you-can-eat Sushi & Seafood,Flower Garden
Added Attractions inc. Taking a Footbath, Picking Poppies etc.
1Day Feb-Mar 8,980JPY Language:English, Chinese, Korea
Tour code:38340











Giant Strawberry Picking! Splendid Mt Fuji Views! Amazing Fuji Safari Park Wildlife!
1Day Mar-Apr 9,980JPY Language:English, Chinese, Korea
Tour code:39395



Spring Delights: Shidare Sakura, Strawberry Picking, Mt Fuji Views, Suruga Bay Cruise
1Day Mar-Apr 8,350JPY Language:English, Chinese, Korea
Tour code:39170



【From Osaka/Kyoto】
Strawberry Mystery Tour with Strawberry Picking & Strawberry Sweets
Footbath, Chankonabe Hot Pot, Beer Brewery & Freshly-Brewed Beer
1Day Feb-Mar 7,980~8,980JPY Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:88340



【From Sappro】
Warm Greenhouse Strawberry Picking,Snowy Hokkaido Splendid Views
Added Attractions inc. Regional Speciality Sweets & Sake(Japanese Rice Wines)
1Day Feb-Mar 5,980JPY Language:English, Chinese
Tour code:22915










  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 19:23

Holiday Closing Notice.

2011年12月28日

◆Holiday Closing Notice 30 Dec.~3 Jan. . ◆
Please be informed that, due the New Year’s holiday, we will be closing from 30 Dec. 2011 through 3 Jan. 2012.
For those who inquire and apply for our tour during the period above, we'll give you a reply after 4 Jan 2012.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

Home Page:Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour
Facebook:www.facebook.com/clubtourism.en
Twitter: @CT_YOKOSO_Japan
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 08:43From staff

dayTour Applications Accepted

2011年12月27日

Applications for the following tours are accepted on the day of the departure. Those who would like to join any of the tours, just come to the meeting place before the designated time on the day of the departure. Prior notice is not required. The itinerary and other documents related to the tour are handed through the tour conductor. The tour price is collected on the day. Have exact price, please. The conductor does not have money for the change.

1.Departure Date:
Thu.29 Dec., 2011 ( English , Chinese & Korean language supports are provided)
Sun.1 Jan., 2012 ; Tue.3 Jan., 2012 (Both English & Chinese language supports are provided)

Mt. Fuji Panoramic Views from Hakone Sightseeing Cruise & Ropeway Ride + 30 Kinds Sushi All-you-can-eat!( 05579)

Tour Price: 9,500JPY (per person)

2. Departure Date:
Web. 28 Dec., 2011 ; Fri.30 Dec., 2012 ; Mon. 2 Jan.,
2012
Sweet Strawberry Picking & Huge Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping (05581)
Tour Price: 7,500JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
(Both English & Chinese language supports are provided)



※Meeting Place: 3rd Floor, Main Building, Shinjuku Washington Hotel
※Meeting Time: 7: 50
※On-the-day applications are limited to the tours above only.

CLUB TOURISM YOKOSO Japan Tour   

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 16:40From staff

Holiday Closing Notice.

2011年12月22日

◆Holiday Closing Notice 23~25 Dec. . ◆

Please be informed that, due the national holiday, we will be closing from 23 Dec. through 25 Dec. 2011.
For those who inquire and apply for our tour during the period above, we'll give you a reply after 26 Dec. .
Thank you very much for your understanding.

Home Page:Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour
Facebook:www.facebook.com/clubtourism.en
Twitter: @CT_YOKOSO_Japan
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 08:47From staff

Day Tour Application Accepted

2011年12月21日

On-the-day Applications Accepted


Applications for the following tours are accepted on the day of the departure. Those who would like to join the tours, just come to the meeting place before the designated time on the day of the departure. Prior notice is not required. The itinerary and other documents related to the tour are handed through the tour conductor. The tour price is collected on the day. Have exact price, please. The conductor does not have money for the change.

1. Departure Date: Sun. 25 Dec., 2011
Title: Mt Fuji Highlight - Open-air Onsen Bath & Picturesque Oshino Hakkai (05588)
Tour Price: 8,000JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
(Both English & Chinese language supports are provided)

2. Departure Date: Fri.23 Dec., 2011 &Mon.26 Dec., 2011
Tour Title: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Views from Hakone Sightseeing Cruise & Ropeway Ride + 30 Kinds Sushi All-you-can-eat!( 05579)
Tour Price: 9,500JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
(Both English & Chinese language supports are provided)

※Meeting Place: 3rd Floor, Main Building, Shinjuku Washington Hotel
※Meeting Time: 7: 50
※On-the-day applications are limited to the tours above only.

Club Tourism YOKOSO Japan Tour  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 17:05From staff

Day Tour Application Accepted

2011年12月15日

On-the-day Applications Accepted

We accept applications for the following tour on the day of the departure. Those who would like to join the tour, just come to the meeting place before the designated time on the day of the departure. Prior notice is not required. The itinerary and other documents related to the tour will be given through the tour conductor. The tour price will be collected on the day. Have exact price, please. The conductor does not have money for the change.

Departure: 17 Dec. (Sat.)
Title: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Views from Hakone + 30 Kinds Sushi All-you-can-eat (05579)
Tour Price: 9,500JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English, Chinese & Korean
www.yokoso-japan.jp/en/05579.html

Departure: 18 Dec. (Sun.)
Title: Sweet Strawberry Picking & Huge Gotemba Premium Outlet Shopping(05581)
Tour Price: 7,500JPY (per person)
Tour Language: English & Chinese
www.yokoso-japan.jp/en/05581.html


※Meeting Place: 3rd Floor, Main Building, Shinjuku Washington Hotel
※Meeting Time: 7: 50
※On-the-day applications are limited to the tour above only.


CLUB TOURISM YOKOSO Japan Tour
  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 17:50From staff

Group Participation Campaign

2011年12月08日


Group Participation Gift Campaign
―― With Friends, Have Fun in Japan ――


Thanks to all of you, YOKOSO Japan Tour will celebrate the 3rd anniversary this month. At this occasion, we are delighted to hold a Group Participation Gift Campaign with the concept of “With Friends, Have Fun in Japan.” In this campaign, any group that meet the following requirements is eligible to get wonderful gifts See the details below.

●Departure Date: 8 Dec. 2011 - 31 August, 2012
●Tour Type: YOKOSO Special Tour
●Group Size: 6 persons or more (Those aged 3 and over who actually departed with the tour)
●Prize: A QUO Card with a stored value of 500JPY is given to each of all the participants except for those aged 5 and under. The QUO Card can be used at many shops throughout Japan including convenience stores.
●Awarding Time: The prize is handed to each of all the participants in each eligible group on the day of the tour.
Note: Tell us that you want to participate in the “Group Participation Gift Campaign” at the time of making a reservation whether you do it via the internet or by phone.

Additional Good News for Group Participants Joining YOKOSO Special Tours!
For the convenience and comfort of group participants joining YOKOSO Special Tours, we now provide a FREE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF SERVICE at your hotel. A tour conductor also attends you throughout.
●Departure Date: 1 April - 31 August, 2012
●Tour Type: YOKOSO Special Tour
●Conditions: A group must be either 1) or 2) below.
1) A group of 10 staying at a hotel in Shinjuku except for Shinjuku Washington Hotel
Those staying at Shinjuku Washington Hotel are required to come to the original meeting place: 3rd floor of Shinjuku Washington Hotel.
2) A group of 20 staying at a hotel in Tokyo’s 23 wards  
Note:
* FREE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF SERVICEs are available only at the hotel of your staying. Other places of your convenience are not accepted. The services may not be provided in case there are considerable difficult roads, traffic or other conditions.
* Pick-up time should be 30 – 90 minutes earlier than the designated meeting time depending on the location of your hotel. Exact meeting time and other details will be announced after the completion of your reservation.


「呼朋攜友 享快樂日本之旅」團體惠賓活動

為了慶祝YOKOSO Japan Tour的3歲生日,請更多喜歡日本的貴賓參假我們主辦的各式精采旅遊,特別主辦「呼朋攜友 享快樂日本之旅」團體惠賓活動。
●舉辦期間:2011年12月8日~2012年8月31日出發的行程
●對象行程:特別推薦魅力行程
●參加資格: 6名以上團體(含3歲以上團員)
●獎品: 贈送每位客人可以在日本各大便利店使用的QUO CARD(面值500日圓)
※5歲以下幼兒除外
●獎品將在當天由領隊發送給客人
請注意:在電話或網頁上辦理報名手續時請通知我們,「看了團體惠賓活動」。

加上!YOKOSO Special (特別推薦魅力行程) 團體報名參加者佳音
平常集合出發地點「新宿華盛頓酒店」以外的住宿飯店團體報名者,領隊與巴士將不另加價,專程到飯店接送。
●期間:2012年04月01日~08月31日出發的行程
●對象行程:特別推薦魅力行程
●接送條件:
①10名起團體報名 新宿區內飯店
②20名起團體報名 東京都23區内飯店
※原則上,只限於到住宿飯店的接送。同時,會因住宿飯店附近道路交通情況、行程報名参加者人數多寡等因素,有可能無法專程接送。
※因住宿飯店所在地而異,早上集合時間會比平常提早30~90分鐘。詳細情形將於預約手續完成後,另行通知。




  

Posted by 「YOKOSO Japan Tour」Blog at 10:55From staff