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The Wasabi Trail: A Portal to the Ancient Earth
Description
Overview
This geo-tour takes place in Matsuzaki Town, located in the West Izu area of the Izu Peninsula. It offers a unique opportunity to explore wasabi fields and experience wasabi harvesting firsthand.
In collaboration with local farmers in the Ikeshiro district of Matsuzaki, participants will enjoy a guided walk led by a “Geo-guide.” You will learn about the “Traditional Wasabi Cultivation in Shizuoka,” which is recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS). Following the educational walk, you can experience harvesting fresh wasabi directly from the fields. To top off the experience, a special lunch featuring a variety of wasabi-themed dishes will be served.
Itinerary
| Time | Contents |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Meet your guide at Roadside station Hana-no-sanseien Izu-Matsuzaki |
| 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 |
Highlights
| Availability/ Operating Hours | Year round/9:00-17:00 except Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Meeting Time | 10:00 |
| Meeting Place | Roadside station Hana-no-sanseien Izu-Matsuzaki |
| Time Required | 3.5 hours |
| 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 | From the meeting point, you will travel by car to the starting point of the walk, with the guide leading the way (about 10 minutes). If the weather forecast is bad, we will cancel the tour, we will contact you. |
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