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Premium ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shiobara 2024 (Tochigi)
Premium ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shiobara 2024 (Tochigi)
Premium ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shiobara 2024 (Tochigi)
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Premium ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Shiobara 2024 (Tochigi)


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  • This is a walking tour (approx. 7km) that takes you through the historic landmarks and beautiful nature of the Shiobara Onsen hot spring resort area.
  • As a special experience, you will visit the 'Tenno no Ma' (Imperial Room), which is not usually open to the public.
  • At our gastronomy points, you can enjoy dishes featuring cheese and local vegetables from Nasushiobara City, which boasts the second-highest raw milk production in Japan, as well as salt-grilled rainbow trout from Tochigi Prefecture, soup-style yakisoba that usually requires waiting in long lines, local beer made with hot spring water, local wine, cider, apple juice, and the local 'Tote-yaki' dessert.
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Product Info

<ONSEN Gastronomy Walking - Approx. 7 km>
Start Time Slot ① 11:30 - 20 people
Start Time Slot ② 11:45 - 10 people
* Registration opens 30 minutes before each start time. Please complete your registration at least 10 minutes before your start time.
* You are free to walk at your own pace, but please reach the goal by 16:30.
* While it varies by individual, the estimated time required is about 3-4 hours (excluding bathing time).
* The event will proceed in light rain, but will be canceled in case of severe weather.
 
Walk through the Shiobara Onsen Resort, a hot spring heritage site boasting over 1,200 years of history, where you can enjoy diverse hot springs, seasonal delicacies, and breathtaking scenery throughout the year. You will visit historic landmarks and beautiful natural spots, including strolling along the promenade while listening to the murmurs of the Hoki River, admiring the valley beauty from suspension bridges, and tracing the footsteps of literary masters who visited Shiobara. As a special experience, we will also visit the 'Imperial Room,' which is not usually open to the public.
 
At the Gastro Points, you can enjoy cheese from Nasushiobara City, which boasts the second-highest raw milk production in Japan, dishes made with local vegetables, salt-grilled rainbow trout from Tochigi Prefecture, the famous 'soup-style yakisoba' that usually requires waiting in long lines, local beer brewed with hot spring water, locally produced wine, cider, apple juice, and the local dessert 'Tote-yaki'.
 
■ Explore
The Shiobara Onsen Resort, consisting of eleven hot spring areas, has been visited by many poets and novelists who were inspired by the rich nature and valley beauty, soaking in the famous waters to heal their minds and bodies while creating novels and poems. Traces of these literary figures are scattered throughout the hot spring town, allowing you to experience the charm of Shiobara that was loved by so many. Please enjoy the valley views from the suspension bridges and refresh yourself. At the Shiobara Post Office, the postmaster will personally stamp your commemorative postcard with a popular retro-style postmark that collectors travel from afar to obtain.
 
① 'Seikinro', the inn that served as the setting for 'Konjiki Yasha' (The Golden Demon), a masterpiece by Meiji-era literary giant Ozaki Koyo
② 'Shiobara Post Office', where you can collect retro Shiobara Onsen postmarks
③ Shiobara Imperial Villa Construction 120th Anniversary: The Imperial Room Memorial Park
④ Literary Monuments
⑤ Shiobara Onsen Visitor Center
⑥ Shiobara Monogatari-kan
* The course may be subject to change without notice depending on the weather and other conditions on the day.
 
■ Eat
Nasushiobara City boasts the second-highest raw milk production in Japan, and the production of dairy products using fresh raw milk is thriving. We have prepared menus using Nasushiobara-produced dairy products, wine, and seasonal ingredients unique to this time of year. Please enjoy a gastronomy experience you can only find here!
 
<Meal Menu>
Starting with the local Shiobara Onsen B-grade gourmet 'soup-style yakisoba' that usually requires waiting in long lines, as well as the irresistible 'Tote-yaki' for sweet lovers,
we will serve local dishes made with plenty of seasonal ingredients from Nasushiobara City.
- Shiobara Highland daikon radish and seasonal vegetable sticks with dip, and a platter of cut cheese from Nasushiobara City
- Salt-grilled rainbow trout (Brand name: Itadaki-masu)
- Soup-style yakisoba
- Japanese pepper (sansho) rice ball
- Simmered Shiobara Highland daikon radish
- Tote-yaki
- Onsen manju (steamed bun)
* The menu is planned as of now. Contents are subject to change without notice.
 
■ Soak
- Features of Shiobara Onsen Resort
Shiobara Onsen Resort features hot springs in seven colors (milky white, greenish-white, golden, brownish, black, light ink, and transparent) and possesses 6 out of the 10 types of spring qualities found in Japan. You can choose based on your mood and physical condition, from the spring quality to the color of the water. Each hot spring has its own unique charm. Please try different baths and fully experience their benefits and appeal.
[Spring Qualities] Chloride spring, sulfate spring, acidic spring, simple spring, bicarbonate spring, sulfur spring
[Benefits] Cuts, peripheral circulatory disorders, sensitivity to cold, depression, dry skin, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, glucose tolerance abnormalities, epidermal pyogenic infections, autonomic nervous system instability, insomnia, chronic eczema
At 'Shiobara Onsen Yuppo no Sato', you can experience a footbath during your walk.
Additionally, we will provide a hot spring bathing discount ticket that can be used at Shiobara Onsen Resort at the goal. Please soothe your walking fatigue in the famous waters loved by literary figures.

Purchase Notice

<Eligibility to participate>
・Able to walk about 7km.
・Those who can follow the rules, etiquette and traffic regulations of the event. However, high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and those who have difficulty walking must be accompanied by a caregiver.
・You will walk on suspension bridges, in some narrow areas, and on roads without sidewalks.
*Children under elementary school age may join the walking tour, but meals will not be provided. (Not eligible for entry)
・Please note that this is an event where food and beverages, including alcohol, will be provided.
・This is an event that involves alcohol, so if you intend to drink alcohol, please use public transport.
・Refunds are not possible after booking.
・During the event, staff may take photographs and videos and may be interviewed by the media. The publication rights and portrait rights of all media including video footage, photographs, records, etc. of the event belong to the organizers and the ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Promotion Organization.

<Event regulations and disclaimers>
In order to ensure the smooth and safe running of the event, participants must comply with all precautions, traffic regulations, etc. set by the organizers.
The organizers will only provide first aid in the event of injury, illness, loss, or other accidents.
Compensation for accidents, injuries, and illnesses occurring during the event will be within the scope of the insurance purchased by the organizer, except in cases where the organizer is guilty of intentional or gross negligence.
You cannot change the time or cancel the reservation for personal reasons after you have applied.
In the event of unforeseen disasters such as natural disasters, bad weather that makes it difficult to walk, or the spread of new strains of influenza, the event may be canceled. In such cases, please note that we will not be able to compensate for personal expenses such as transportation and accommodation costs. Regarding the participation fee, we will determine whether or not to refund the amount after deducting the expenses incurred up until the cancellation.
If the event is cancelled, the organisers will notify all registered participants by email.
This is an event that involves alcohol. Please enjoy alcohol in moderation and refrain from any behavior that may be a nuisance to other participants (such as shouting or chugging alcohol).
You may be asked to show your ID to verify your age. In addition, driving a car or bicycle while drinking is prohibited by law. Please use public transportation.
All publishing and portrait rights for magazines, the internet, etc. regarding the event videos, photographs, articles, records, and the names, ages, and addresses (country and prefecture) of the applicants belong to the organizers and the ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Promotion Organization.

Reminders

  • Registration opens 30 minutes before each start time. Please complete registration 10 minutes before the start time.

  • This is an event that involves alcohol, so if you intend to drink alcohol, please use public transport.

  • <Clothing and what to bring> Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that are easy to walk in (please bring your own rain gear and raincoat)./If you plan to take a bath after walking, please bring a towel etc./Luggage storage: available

Cancellation Policy

  • Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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