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【NEW】FOREST WELLNESS ESCAPE IN NORTH OF TOKYO (Special Monitor Experience for City Dwellers) on Mother’s Day

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We provide one day forest wellness escape experience, including authentic Japanese forest bathing and walking for approximately 6kms, on Mother’s Day when the forest blooms.

This English experience tour takes place in Kitamoto City, conveniently located about one hour by direct train from central Tokyo. This is a special monitor experience in a special price.

We offer a free option to accompany you from JR Tokyo Station, for those not familiar with the public transportations of greater Tokyo area.

This community-based tourism initiative is developed with our partners, Small Impact LLC and Kitamoto Tourism Association, led by certified forest bathing guides and interpreter guides, supported by local volunteers.

TOUR

ツアー概要

         

Date

Sunday, 12 May, 2024
         

Meeting Time and Place

9:00am Meet at Kitamoto Station (JR Takasaki Line)

[FREE OPTION] If you would like to be accompanied from JR Tokyo Station, please let us know at the time of application. A guide can accompany you from Tokyo Station to Kitamoto Station.

       
         

Itinerary

  • 9:30
    Experience Forest Bathing in the Park

    After introductory meeting at Saitama Nature Study Center, experience forest bathing in the Kitamoto Nature Observation Park.

  • 12:00
    Experience Walking the Countryside

    After relaxing, experience countryside walking to Kitamoto Camp Field.

  • 13:00
    Have Lunch at the Camp Field

    Have local vegetarian lunch, followed by wrap up meeting.

  • 14:00
    Explore shrines and a farm

    Explore shrines respecting the forest and a farm with the local guide.

  • 16:00
    End the Tour

    End the tour at Kitamoto Station or at the farm.

    [FREE OPTION] If you wish, you can dissolve at the farm.

     

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Highlights of this experience

・Certified forest bathing guide is going to share their authentic regenerative tips in the forest, with the interpreter guide.

・You can enjoy the Mother’s Day in the countryside in the best spring season to recover your wellness.

・You can enjoy local vegetarian lunch, local shrines and the farm, understanding the local context.

PLAN

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Special Monitor Experience

¥7,920

※Additional expenses: Transportation to and from home (or place of stay), local bus fare, and lunch (1,000 yen) are additional actual expenses.

What's included:
・A Forest Therapy Guide and A National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter Fee

・Costs required for the experience (excluding lunch)

What is not included:
Please be aware that the price does not include:

・Transportation to and from the meeting/dismissal point.
・Local bus fare
・Lunch (1,000 yen to be paid in cash, without changes, on site)
・Personal expenses such as souvenirs

Application deadline: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

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    Additional information

    Participating Ages: 6‐99

    Minimum Participants: 8 persons

    Maximum Participants: 16 persons

    Guiding language: English

    Recommended attire:
    Long sleeves, long pants and comfortable sneakers are recommended.
    Please wear clothing that can get a little dirty from dirt and leaves, as there will be time to walk and lie down (solo time) in the forest.

    Recommended items to bring:
    Hat, backpack, towel, writing utensils (pens or pencils), hydration drinks (water, oolong tea, etc.), warm clothes (for cold days), umbrella or other rain gear (for cloudy/rainy days), your favorite sunscreen, sunglasses (for sunny days).

    Insect repellent spray and other frequently used miscellaneous items and medications.

    Food Restrictions and Allergies:
    If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform us at the time of application. Otherwise, we will assume that you do not have any medical condition, disability, general health problem, or food or allergy problem ("medical condition") that would prevent or interfere with your participation in this service.

    What if it rains?
    The tour will take place in light rain. You will enjoy the wet forest. Please bring an umbrella and a hat.

    What will you do if there is a storm?
    The tour staff will make the decision by 6pm the day before and notify all participants by e-mail. In case of cancellation, the tour fee will be refunded.

    Notes on experience:
    ・Please do not participate in the tour if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, or other health problems on the day of the tour.
    ・If you are unable to participate in the tour, please contact the emergency contact number on the day of the tour as soon as possible.
    ・Participants are encouraged (but not mandatory) to conduct a health check using the devices provided before and after the forest bathing to monitor the effects of the tour.

    Notes on posting reviews and others:
    You may post reviews, comments, photos, videos, and other content (“User Content”) to the Site provided you represent and warrant that such User Content is not illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property. You may not, however, use any photographs or videos recorded during the services for commercial purposes. We are not responsible for any content posted by users or third parties.

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    Cancellation policy and Disclaimer

    Cancellation policy of this experience:
    Cancel by May 7 - 20% Cancellation fee
    Cancel after May 7 - No refund

    Tour Operating Conditions:
    This tour will not be held if there are 8 or fewer applicants.
    If there are more than 16 applicants, the sale will close before the deadline.

    Medical Conditions, Disabilities and General Health:
    If you make a reservation for a service, we will assume that you do not have any medical condition, disability, general health problem or food or allergy problems (“Medical Conditions”) that would prevent or interfere your participation in the services. If you have a medical condition of any kind, please consult us in advance at the of application. In addition, under no circumstances should you travel or use the services if you have been advised by a physician not to travel or use the service, or if you have consulted a physician and are likely to receive such advice.

    Travel participation conditions:
    If it is deem difficult to carry out the tour due to the physical condition of the customer, or if the customer’s behavior deeded likely to endanger the tour participants, the tour manager may cancel all or part of the tour without refund or compensation for your safety.

    Compensation while on the tour:
    This tour is a local event and not a travel organized tour. We recommend that you purchase your own personal accident insurance.

    Photos and Videos:
    We reserve the right to use photograph/video taken during the services or at any event organized by us without further consent or written permission of the person depicted in the photograph/video. If you do not wish to be featured in the photos or video, please notify your guide before the tour starts.