Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination & Strawberry Picking

Duration9h 40m

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 42 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a full day of seasonal flavors and dazzling night scenery on this experience from Tokyo. Start with a satisfying Japanese-style lunch featuring specialty beef sukiyaki, complemented by an all-you-can-eat selection of strawberry sweets. Continue the day with a hands-on strawberry picking experience, where you can enjoy fresh strawberries directly from the farm.
In the evening, visit Ashikaga Flower Park, home to one of Japan’s most famous winter illumination events. Known as the “Garden of Light,” the park transforms into a magical world of glowing displays, including large-scale light installations inspired by flowers and nature. This tour offers a perfect balance of food, fun, and unforgettable scenery.

- Enjoy beef sukiyaki lunch with strawberry sweets buffet
- Experience all-you-can-eat strawberry picking
- Visit Ashikaga Flower Park illumination
- Relaxed day trip from Tokyo with seasonal highlights
- Combines food experiences with evening light displays

Options

Departure from Shibuya

Starting point:
Shibuya Cross Tower 3rd Floor Plaza, Shibuya Cross Tower, 2-chōme-15-1 Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

Departure from Ueno

Starting point:
Parks Ueno Store, 7-47 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Departure from Tokyo

Starting point:
TOKYO PUBLIC 丸ノ内鍛冶橋オートバイ専用駐車場, 3-chōme-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

Departure from Shinjuku

Starting point:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Large Bus Parking Lot Entrance, 2-chōme-2-5 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Departure from Ikebukuro

Starting point:
Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal, Japan, 170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 3-chōme−1−１サンシャイン文化会館 1F

What's included

Japanese-style lunch featuring beef sukiyaki including all-you-can-eat strawberry sweets selection
Japanese-speaking tour conductor using a translation app for assistance
Round-trip bus transportation

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, shopping)

What to expect

Numata
50m

After meeting your tour conductor and travel toward the Numata area.
Here, you will enjoy a Japanese-style lunch featuring beef sukiyaki, a popular dish prepared by simmering thinly sliced beef with vegetables in a savory broth.
The meal also includes an all-you-can-eat strawberry sweets selection, available during lunch, offering a variety of desserts featuring the seasonal fruit. Please note that the contents of the sweets selection may vary depending on the day.
Lunch is scheduled for around 13:00, slightly later than a typical lunchtime.
30m

After approximately 20 minutes, continue to a nearby farm in Numata or Showa for a strawberry picking experience.
You will have the chance to pick and enjoy fresh strawberries directly from the greenhouse, with an all-you-can-eat system during the visit. The experience allows you to taste strawberries at peak freshness while enjoying a relaxed farm atmosphere.
Ashikaga Flower Park
1h 20m · Admission ticket included

Travel approximately 90 minutes to Ashikaga Flower Park, one of Japan’s most popular illumination spots.
As night falls, the park transforms into the “Garden of Light,” filled with large-scale illumination displays. Installations such as glowing floral scenes and the famous “Great Wisteria” light display create a dreamlike environment, offering plenty of opportunities to walk through and enjoy the changing scenery.
The combination of light, color, and seasonal themes makes this one of the most impressive illumination events in Japan.

After the visit, begin the journey back to Tokyo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet inside the bus terminal on the first floor of the Bunka Kaikan Bldg. inside Sunshine City. Approx. 20 min walk from Ikebukuro Station. Please arrive at least 10 min before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

Meeting point

Meet in front of Shibuya Cross Tower (1st floor, outside), East Exit of JR Tokyu Shibuya Station. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

Meeting point

Meet at Terminal Tokyo Yaesu (B1F), near the restrooms located beside Bus Stop A05 on Basement Level 1 of TOFROM YAESU TOWER. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

Meeting point

Meet near the "Parks Ueno Store" Park Information kiosk at JR Ueno Station Park Exit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

Meeting point

Meet inside the Metropolitan Government Large Bus Parking Lot at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The tour conductor will be holding a flag and a placard with the local tour operator's logo.

End point

The bus will stop at a nearby location where it is safe and convenient for passengers to disembark. If the tour departs from Ikebukuro it will end also near Ikebukuro Station. The expected arrival time is 7:40 PM.

End point

The bus will stop at a nearby location where it is safe and convenient for passengers to disembark. If the tour departs from Shibuya it will end also near Shibuya Station. The expected arrival time is 8:10 PM.

End point

The bus will stop at a nearby location where it is safe and convenient for passengers to disembark. If the tour departs from Tokyo it will end also near Tokyo Station. The expected arrival time is 8:00 PM.

End point

The bus will stop at a nearby location where it is safe and convenient for passengers to disembark. If the tour departs from Ueno it will end also in Ueno. The expected arrival time is 7:40 PM.

End point

The bus will stop at a nearby location where it is safe and convenient for passengers to disembark. If the tour departs from Shinjuku it will end also in Shinjuku. The expected arrival time is 7:40 PM.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be contacted 5 days prior to your travel date and offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Depending on road conditions on the day, the order of the itinerary may change.
Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund.
It can get very cold during the illumination viewing, so please wear warm clothing and come prepared with proper cold-weather gear.
Delays due to transportation issues or non-participation will be subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the time indicated
Infant (0-2 years old) are free of charge but with no product inclusions.
Fruit picking will take place even in rainy weather. In some farms, umbrellas may not be allowed during rain, so please bring a raincoat.
There may be a walk of approximately 15 minutes from the bus drop-off point to the fruit-picking location. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
The tour has several meeting spots, but it departs from only one on each specific date. Please note that the option you select will be the only available meeting location for your chosen date.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
On January 17 and February 11, the tour will use buses equipped with restrooms. You may be assigned a seat next to the restroom; however, it will be across the aisle, and there is no significant difference from a standard seat.
Operated by Club Tourism, a leading Japanese travel company with over 70 years of experience, this high-quality tour offers a safe and reliable travel experience in Japan. Accompanied by a tour leader known for excellent hospitality, it has received high praise from travelers of many nationalities.
Please note that we are currently unable to accept reservations from residents of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) due to reservation system restrictions related to data protection regulations (GDPR). Country of residence will be confirmed after booking. If we are unable to process your reservation, it will be rejected and a full refund will be provided.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.