#DEEPJAPAN IN LATE SPRING:SAVORING THE BEST OF THE SEASONS IN THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE OF GIFU【Omusubi】

*If you are looking for more traditional or more secluded accommodation option than listed above and do not mind slightly higher price, please check same tour where our guests stay at a little more expensive Kannagara guesthouse @kannagra.iiji, located in Ena area. Same tour content, same dates but different accommodation.

The final price per guest is determined by the total number of confirmed participants, as outlined above. If the final group size differs from your initial booking, any overpayment will be refunded in cash on Day 1.

OMUSUBI guesthouse will only host tour participants during aforementioned tour dates, declining requests from all other guests for aforementioned two sets. Should you consider booking the accommodation before or after the tour, providing accommodation will be main service - and none of tour content can or will be arranged.

Privatizing the tour

 For those who prefer a more intimate and personal setting, this tour may be arranged for your exclusive use. A private arrangement is offered at a rate equivalent to four participants, a total of 1,280,000 JPY. For private tours, a collective non-refundable deposit of 200,000 JPY applies, replacing the standard per-person deposit.

Upon receipt of payment—due within seven calendar days of the invoice date—the tour will be closed to further bookings. We will then proceed with arrangements for a private group consisting of yourself and up to three invited guests (four participants in total).

For guests who wish to privatize the tour for five or more guests, availability and pricing will be reviewed upon request. Early enquiries are warmly encouraged.

Payments and cancellations 

These arrangements ensure the tour is prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. A payment of 50% of the tour cost is required at the time of application, to be settled within one calendar week of the invoice date. This includes a non-refundable deposit of 50,000 JPY per person. The remaining 50% balance is due by Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Once receipt of the initial payment is confirmed, the comprehensive itinerary will be shared with you within two calendar weeks. The following cancellation charges apply in all cases. These conditions reflect commitments made to local hosts and suppliers.

• Immediately after application: non-refundable deposit of 50,000 JPY
• 72 days before the scheduled tour start date: 20%
• 50 days before the scheduled tour start date: 30%
• 35 days before the scheduled tour start date: 40%
• 21 days before the scheduled tour start date: 50%
• 14 days before the scheduled tour start date: 60%
• 7 days before the scheduled tour start date: 70%
• 5 days before the scheduled tour start date: 80%
• 3 days before the scheduled tour start date: 90%
• From 2 days before the tour start date: 100%

All cancellation charges listed above are inclusive of the non-refundable deposit paid at the time of application.

Optional experiences added to the core programme may be subject to distinct cancellation conditions.

Children and family bookings 

This tour is designed for adults. Children under 15 are welcome only when the tour is booked exclusively for your family. For any participating children, passport details and, where applicable, additional identification will be requested at an early stage, simply to ensure seamless arrangements and peace of mind for all involved.

Payment methods 

All prices are quoted in Japanese Yen. Payments may be made via PayPal or bank transfer (international or Japanese domestic). We kindly ask that any bank charges are covered by the participant, ensuring the full amount reaches us in JPY.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept credit card payments at present.

Itinerary 

A detailed itinerary, including specific locations and venues, will be sent to all participants within two calendar weeks of formal confirmation that the initial payment (including the non-refundable deposit) has been received.

Until that time, the description provided above (Itinerary Outline) serves as the definitive reference for the tour content for all guests, regardless if they book directly or via travel concierge.

Inclusive of: 

• Two nights’ accommodation at the guesthouse
• Simple self-service breakfasts and freshly prepared, lavish dinners
• An English-speaking guide or coordinator for up to 9 consecutive hours per day
• A private vehicle with a local driver for up to 8 consecutive hours per day
• All entrance fees, museum tickets, and participation fees as specified in the itinerary
• Lunch and dinner as indicated in the itinerary outline (excluding beverages)

Excluding: 

• Shinkansen or local express rail tickets to and from JR Ena or JR Nakatsugawa station
• Travel and medical insurance
• Meals or snacks not explicitly listed as included
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs or incidentals
• Luggage forwarding, storage fees, or porter’s services

Luggage notes 

Guests are expected to handle their own luggage as the tour we offer is authentic stay at a guesthouse and local experiences, not hotel-level service. The driver might assist at times but this should not be expected.

Up to two medium-to-large suitcases per person may be accommodated in the vehicle’s luggage compartment.

Transport 

With advance notice, we might be able to assist with purchase of train tickets to and from JR Ena or JR Nakatsugawa station. Those arrangements if and when made on your behalf will be subject to different payment and cancellation conditions.

Weather considerations

 The rhythm of the programme respects local conditions, with adjustments made thoughtfully as required, guided by local weather reports and official advice. In the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms, certain activities may become difficult and the schedule may be adjusted significantly.

Late spring to early summer is typically one of the most pleasant seasons in the region, with stable weather and a very low likelihood of typhoons.