Plan Details

This is a one-day mushroom picking course.
You will spend half the day picking mushrooms in mountain villages and areas between the mountains, and the other half the day moving to a different location and enjoying more mushroom picking as you explore.
When you are able to pick mushrooms, each person can pick about 2kg, but since you are dealing with nature, please understand that there may be times when you are not able to pick much.

Schedule

8:30 AM Gathering (Fill out the disclaimer agreement, change into clothing that can get dirty)
9:00 AM Depart for site. You will ride in our vehicle so don’t worry
9:30 AM Mushroom picking begins! Please pick a lot(^^♪
12:00 PM Lunch and mushroom ramen
1:00 PM Depart for afternoon session!
4:00 PM Arrive at base! Sort the mushrooms.
5:00 PM Depart!

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  Mukitake mushrooms are in season at the end of autumn, to the end of Oct, and great with cream stews and other dishes

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  It's a fungus similar to shiitake mushroom! It's also delicious!!

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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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  If you're lucky, it's a high-quality mushroom that's fragrant on everything from mixed rice to tempura!

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  Autumn mushrooms go well with sautéed butter, soups, and pasta. It's irresistible for mushroom lovers~(^^♪

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  This is where we found the mushrooms...
  Miracle maitake – A huge 7.5 kg specimen!!

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

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  You can pick a lot of different kinds (^^♪
  Hatakeshimeji, Naratake, Iguchi, etc...

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.