Nagano Apple Blossom and Hand Thinning Seasonal Experience

Nagano, Japan
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Duration6h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Luxury Orchard Experience in Azumino
Travel via luxury van with Wi-Fi to the stunning Azumino plain. Immerse yourself in the fleeting beauty of apple blossoms and spring hand-thinning through this exclusive, hands-on activity.

Expert Instruction & Personalized Care
Receive an intimate orientation from the farm owner, followed by dedicated hands-on support from your private guide throughout the orchard work. This ensures both professional insight and seamless, personalized attention.

Private Pop-up Lounge & Sweets
Relax in a private outdoor setup, thoughtfully prepared for you among the trees. Savor freshly pressed juice and seasonal apple sweets while soaking in the tranquil farm atmosphere.

Flexible 4 or 6-Hour Private Journey
Includes door-to-door transport from Hakuba, Nagano, or Matsumoto. Choose a 4-hour session or a 6-hour tour, which includes a flexible lunch break arranged either before or after the activity.

Options

6-Hour Apple Thinning Tour

Duration: 6 hours: Price is for the entire private group. Tour duration includes all transportation (pickup to drop-off).
Lunch break is included
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4-Hour Apple Thinning Tour

Duration: 4 hours: Price is for the entire private group. Tour duration includes all transportation (pickup to drop-off).
Lunch break in NOT included
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Pickup included

What's included

  • Luxury van transportation: Travel in a high-end, spacious van with free Wi-Fi and premium comfort
  • Activity equipment: Provision of gloves, towels, and specialized scissors for thinning
  • Consumption Tax: All local taxes are included in the tour price
  • Apple juice and artisanal sweets: Includes fresh apple juice tasting and local apple-based treats (e.g., apple pie or cake)
  • Lunch expenses: For the 6-hour tour, a lunch break is included in the itinerary. Please note that the cost of meals for both guests and the guide is not included.

What to expect

  1. Azumino
    2h
    Location: Nakamura Natural Farm
    - Immerse yourself in the seasonal beauty of apple orchards in Azumino, Nagano
    - Learn the art of Apple blossom & Spring Hand-Thinning from a local master farmer
    - Savor freshly pressed apple juice and artisanal apple sweets in the orchard
    - Relax in a high-end luxury van with free Wi-Fi and door-to-door service
    - Engage with local culture and heritage through this unique, hands-on agricultural craft

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Pickup Locations: Direct door-to-door service from your specified location (hotel or meeting spot) in Hakuba, Nagano City, Azumino, or Matsumoto.

- Vehicle Features: Private luxury transport equipped with complimentary in-car Wi-Fi.

- Arrival Time: Please be ready at the designated pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

- Tour Commencement: Your tour starts immediately upon meeting your guide at the designated pickup location.

- Drop-off: Returns to the original pickup location or an alternative point agreed upon in advance.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour duration includes all time from guide pickup to final drop-off at your accommodation or designated location.
  • Plan Upgrade: If you wish to extend your 4-hour tour to 6 hours during the trip, the price difference will apply.
  • For extensions beyond 6 hours, an additional hourly surcharge based on our standard 8-hour tour rate will be applied.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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