Gastronomy and Heritage of the Minami-Alps (Southern-Alps)
- 1 Night, 2 Days –
| Meeting Place | JR Shizuoka Station / JR 静岡駅 |
|---|---|
| Price (including tax) | Available for travel agents only |
| Minimum group size | 4 people |
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Ikawa and Minami-Alps region, where pristine wilderness still remains. This tour offers the opportunity to experience the original, unspoiled landscape of Japan.
- Visit the Minami-Alps Biosphere Reserve Museum, opening in July 2025, to learn more about the region in depth.
- Discover local cuisine and enjoy a hands-on cooking experience at the museum’s restaurant.
- Enjoy a gourmet dinner at Simples, featuring seasonal ingredients including fresh fish carefully selected by a famous fishmonger in Yaizu.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at JR Shizuoka Station / Transfer to the Minami-Alps region by chartered car
Minami-Alps Biosphere Reserve Museum / Ikawa, Shizuoka City
- Learn about the history, geology, flora, fauna, and the way of life in the Ikawa region.
- A local farmer who grows native Ikawa crops shares their origins and culinary uses.
- Join a hands-on mini cooking session using native Ikawa crops with the guidance of the local farmer.
Simples / Mariko, Shizuoka City
- Dine at Simples, a restaurant led by owner-chef Mr. Yasuhiko Inoue, whose cuisine attracts gourmets from across Japan. He has trained in Belgium, Paris, and Italy for a total of six years.
- Enjoy a dinner featuring ingredients from Shizuoka Prefecture.
- The fish served at Simples is hand-selected by Sasue Maeda, a top-tier fish purveyor in Yaizu known for supplying premium seafood from Suruga Bay to some of Japan’s finest restaurants. Mr. Naoki Maeda, the owner, is highly respected by both fishermen and top chefs for his expertise and discerning eye.
Izumigaya craft inn, Waraku / Mariko, Shizuoka City
- Stay overnight at Waraku, a beautifully renovated traditional house over 100 years old, adorned with handcrafted items passed down since the Edo period.
- Some rooms feature a cypress bathtub, offering a relaxing experience akin to forest bathing.
- A private Löyly sauna is also available, allowing guests to enjoy the calming aroma of tea-infused steam.
Day 2
Enjoy breakfast at Waraku.
Return to JR Shizuoka Station by a chartered car.
Notes
- If less than four people, please inquire.
- Advance reservation is required, at least 3 weeks in advance.
- Please note that all images are for illustrative purposes only.
- The details of the program are subject to change without prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations made within 20 days.
Cancellation 20-10 Days prior to the scheduled date: 20 % of the total cost.
Cancellation 9-2 Days prior to the scheduled date: 30 % of the total cost.
Cancellation on the previous day: 50 % of the total cost.
Cancellation on the day or no-show： 100 % of the total cost.
Inquiries
FIEJA Inc.
[Address] 3-11-1 Kusanagi, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka city, Shizuoka Pref.[Contact] Tel : +81 54-347-3600 Email : tour@fieja-japan.com
