Plan Details

The gathering time is 8:30am and the tour ends at 12pm. (Lunch included)
This is a half-day mushroom picking course.
This is a plan for you to enjoy mushroom picking in mountain villages and mountainous areas.
When you can pick mushrooms, you can pick about 1kg per person on the half-day course, but please note that as you are dealing with nature, there may be times when you cannot pick much.
The tour will end after eating lunch.

Schedule

8:30AM Gathering (fill out a liability waiver and change into clothes you don't mind getting dirty)
9:00AM Departure, move to the site. We'll use our company's vehicle so there's no need to worry
9:30AM Mushroom hunting begins! Pick lots! (^^♪
12:00AM Lunch and mushroom ramen (disband!)
※You can take home any mushrooms you pick.

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  kuri-take mushroom--a delicious mushroom with a crisp texture!

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  It's a mushroom of the oyster-mushroom type! It's delicious, too!

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  Let's set sail into uncharted territory!
  Maybe we'll be able to pick a lot of mushrooms~ (^^♪

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  Narabusa (also known as Hata Shimeji) is a flavorful mushroom that can be used in everything from tempura udon toppings!

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  Shimeji mushrooms go well with butter saute, soup, and pasta. They are irresistible for mushroom lovers.

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  This is the kind of place where you'd expect to find mushrooms...

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  Purple mushroom (^^♪ This mushroom is popular for use in rice dishes and stir-fries.

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  Other mushrooms that can be harvested include nameko, mukita, maitake, shaka shimeji, hanaiguchi, and chichitake.

Things to Bring

■Wildvegetable PickUp

◆What is included in the tour
・Tour guide fee ・Facility liability insurance ・Tour equipment (work gloves, bag, sickle)
・Lunch box ・Free drink
◆What you need to prepare (useful things)
・Towel ・Hat ・Change of clothes ・Raincoat ・Insect repellent spray
・Shoes (trekking shoes or boots) ・Medications
◆Our services
・Free parking (up to 100 regular cars) (up to 5 large buses)
・Simple shower ・Free shuttle (nearby station, nearby inn)
・Hot spring discount ticket (discount around Minakami Onsen)
・Souvenir discount service (GARBA Baumkuchen) (Bosanova chocolate)

■Mushroom Hunting

◆Mushroom hunting
[What to bring]
・Towel
・Hat
・Easy-to-move-in shoes (sneakers or hiking boots are recommended)
・Long sleeves and long pants, comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty

[What is included in the tour]
・Tour guide fee
・Equipment rental fee
・Facility liability insurance

Important Notes

■Wildvegetable PickUp

◆ Eligibility to participate
・Ages 3 to 70 years old
◆ Conditions for not participating
・People who have consumed alcohol・Pregnant people・People with injuries or illnesses
◆ Weather
・Tours will be held even in rainy weather.

■Mushroom Hunting

●Other precautions
・Some wild mushrooms are inedible, so please do not put them in your mouth carelessly.
・As you will be entering the mountains, please enjoy mushroom hunting under the guidance of your guide.
・Please do not go deep into the mountains.
・For safety reasons, cameras cannot be brought on any tours. Camera staff will accompany the tour. If you would like one, they will be available for purchase after the tour.
・Please note that pregnant women, those who are not in good health, those who have drunk alcohol on the day, and those with a hangover will be refused entry on the day of the tour.
・The tour will be held rain or shine.
◆Request to customers
Outdoor tours are not always safe because they involve nature.
As they are conducted in nature, they contain dangerous elements.
Please make sure you understand the risks before making a reservation.
◆Insurance details
All tours include facility attendant liability insurance (one person per accident, coverage up to 300 million yen).
Injuries caused by personal actions are not covered, so we recommend that you take out personal injury insurance.
Customers who have not taken out insurance in advance can take out a one-time premium on the day of the tour at our company.
◆Please note that the half-day course does not include canoe.

[Regarding Tour Cancellations]
Depending on weather conditions or circumstances on the tour day, the guide may determine that the tour is unsafe and cancel it. Please be aware of this in advance.
※ In case of complete cancellation, the tour fee will not be charged.
※ Please note that transportation costs to our location will be at your own expense.

[Regarding Cancellations]
If the customer cancels due to personal reasons, the following cancellation fees will apply:
10～7 days before → 10%
6～2 days before → 30%
The day before → 50%
On that day → 100%
※ Please note that even if you are unable to make it to the tour due to traffic delays, you may still be charged the full amount.