Suigo Itako Iris Festival: Hand-rowed Norobune Cruise + Bridal Boat Viewing Experience｜Japan
- Visit the Iris Festival at Suigo Itako Iris Garden, where 500 varieties and 1 million irises are in full bloom.
- We will observe an event where a bride dressed in a traditional Japanese shiromuku wedding dress is taken to her wedding on a rowboat.
- Enjoy a sightseeing trip on a boat rowed by a boatman while admiring the atmospheric townscape and iris gardens.
- Chinese and English speaking staff will accompany you to guide you.
*Please select whether or not you would like to purchase your own ticket from JR Tokyo Station to Itako Station.
*If you have a JAPAN RAIL PASS, you do not need to purchase a ticket. (Select the plan that does not require a JR ticket.)
※You can also enter using Suica or PASMO. Fees are at your own expense. (Select the plan that does not require a JR ticket.)
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 2 travelers |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
Product Info
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Meet at the Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station at 7:50. Take the train departing from Tokyo Station at 8:09 to Itako Station.
After arriving at JR Itako Station, we will visit the wedding boats.
Afterwards, you will enjoy a Japanese lunch, followed by a ride on a traditional rowing boat to enjoy the irises in full bloom from the deck.
After disembarking, you will visit the historic Japanese temple, Choshoji, before traveling to Itako Station.
Take the train departing from JR Itako Station at 16:45 and arriving at Tokyo Station at 19:10.
[Suigo Itako Iris Garden] Enjoy the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, held every year from late May to late June in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture. You can enjoy the beauty of the purple and white iris flowers and the atmosphere of the Suigo.
![[Suigo Itako Iris Garden] Enjoy the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, held every year from late May to late June in Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture. You can enjoy the beauty of the purple and white iris flowers and the atmosphere of the Suigo.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_284888/20250430000901_k2r35/jpg)
[Isozamatei] Isoyamatei is a restored old Japanese house. This is where brides get ready for their wedding.
![[Isozamatei] Isoyamatei is a restored old Japanese house. This is where brides get ready for their wedding.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_284888/20250430000912_BYoFR/jpg)
[Wedding Boat] This recreates the gorgeous and beautiful event where a bride changes into a bridal outfit (white wedding kimono) and boards a boat to get married.
![[Wedding Boat] This recreates the gorgeous and beautiful event where a bride changes into a bridal outfit (white wedding kimono) and boards a boat to get married.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_284888/20250430000929_Ismkf/jpg)
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal. The meat dish will be chicken. Image is for illustrative purposes only.
[Rowed Boat Sightseeing] The boatman slowly rows the boat. You can enjoy the view of the irises in full bloom from the boat.
![[Rowed Boat Sightseeing] The boatman slowly rows the boat. You can enjoy the view of the irises in full bloom from the boat.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_284888/20250430000934_HBYsm/jpg)
[Choushoji Temple] The stone-paved approach to the temple is lined with beautiful young maple leaves. The beautifully maintained Japanese garden and the main hall with its traditional architecture are well worth seeing.
![[Choushoji Temple] The stone-paved approach to the temple is lined with beautiful young maple leaves. The beautifully maintained Japanese garden and the main hall with its traditional architecture are well worth seeing.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_284888/20250430023252_zAKsa/jpg)
Each person will receive one free gelato, a specialty of "Itako Roadside Station." *There will be no stop at the roadside station.
Purchase Notice
[Travel conditions]
Departure point/Destination: Tokyo/Ibaraki
Length of trip: Day tour
Transportation: JR
Meals: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 1 time, Dinner 0 times
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Tour conductor: 1 person
Guides: 0
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: T-LIFE Holdings Co., Ltd.
Address: 4F Hikarigaoka MK Building, 5-11-26 Takamatsu, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Registration number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 197
Travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 7 day(s) before the departure date
English and Chinese speaking staff will accompany you from Tokyo Station.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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