Name: [IW-1] Ikeshiro people live in the submarine volcanoes. Why do they grow delicious wasabi here? – including wasabi farmer experience
Address: 255-2 Ikeshiro, Matsuzaki town, Kamo-gun, Izu, 410-3696, Japan
Telephone: 055 874 5423

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[IW-1] Ikeshiro people live in the submarine volcanoes. Why do they grow delicious wasabi here? – including wasabi farmer experience

Address: 255-2 Ikeshiro Matsuzaki town, Kamo-gun 410-3696

Kids friendly

Price

6,000 yen/person(adult), 3,000 yen/person(child)

Description

Overview

Ikeshiro village is isolated in a mountainous area, the mountains were formed by submarine volcanoes erupted several million years ago. You will experience the blessings of geo while walking along the pleasant forest path. There you can see the various rocks and strata of the volcanoes, as well as spring water. To grow delicious wasabi some strict conditions must be cleared. Let’s walk and find out why wasabi grows here. The goal point is the wasabi field, which is in a river. You can participate in a wasabi farmer experience. After that you will try wasabi tasting with white rice and bonito flakes. The experience will be a marvelous memory for the rest of your life.

Itinerary

Time	Contents
10:00	Meet your guide at Ikeshiro kasseikaikan (community center)
10:15	Enjoy hiking
11:30	Experience as a wasabi farmer
12:15	Tasting wasabi and bonito rice
13:00	Return to the starting point
13:30	Tour ends

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Year round/9:00-17:00 except Wednesday
Meeting Time	10：00
Meeting Place	Ikeshiro kasseikaikan (community center)
Time Required	3.5hours
Price	6,000 yen/person(adult) 3,000 yen/person(child)
Number of persons	2-10 people
What’s included	Guide fee and rental boots fee, wasabi tasting
What to bring	Comfortable wear and shoes, bottled water
Language	Japanese, English and Chinese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	Yes over 6
Reservation	At least 1 week in advance
Payment Option	Cash
Cancellation Policy	No-show:100%
Notes	If the weather forecast is bad, we will cancel the tour, we will contact you.