[Image1]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image2]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image3]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image4]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image5]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image6]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image7]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan
[Image8]■Cycling Guide Tour■– Fruit Sweets Plan –Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan

■Cycling Guide Tour■

– Fruit Sweets Plan –

Pick your own fruit for the sweets!? ~A smart two-hour plan~

[ Cycling × Fruit Picking × Sweets ]

Cycle through the seasons and harvest fresh fruit, then savor a one-of-a-kind taste made just for that day.

The fruit you pick will be turned into desserts by the chef at the village eatery cafe and dining en!

Riding is easy even on hills because we use E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles).

If you’re not used to cycling, a guide certified by the Japan Cycling Guide Association will support you.

We set the course to match each group’s level for your peace of mind!

[ Plan Details ]
■Season and Available Fruit
(Spring) Mid-March to Early May

(Summer) Early June to End of August

(Autumn) October to December

(Winter) December to February

– Fruit Grown in Toyooka Village –

Strawberries: Early March to Early May

Cherries: Early June to Late June

Peaches: Mid-July to Mid-August (varieties vary by time)

Grapes: Late August to Late September (varieties vary by time)

Pears: Late August to Early October (varieties vary by time)

Apples: Mid-August to Early December (varieties vary by time)

Sweet persimmons: Late October to Late November

Ichida persimmons: Late December to Late February (winter only; dried persimmons provided by local farmers)

■Duration, Distance, Start Time
• Duration: About 2 to 2.5 hours

• Riding distance: Under 10 km

• Start time: From 13:00

If you prefer a morning start, please consult with us.
Please arrive at toyooka travel time 10 minutes before the start.

■Group Size
2 to 5 people. For single participants or groups larger than five, please consult with us.

■Price (tax included)
Ages 3 and up: 5,000 yen per person and up. Ages 0–2: Free.

Prices may vary depending on the fruit. Please note in advance.
We cannot accept bookings when cafe and dining en is closed (closed every Monday and Tuesday).

■Course Details & Schedule
1. Meet at toyooka travel time and depart 13:00 (payment)

2. Cycle to the orchard 13:00–around 13:30

3. Arrive at the orchard and pick fruit around 13:30–14:00

4. Move to cafe and dining en around 14:15

5. Enjoy sweets around 14:30–15:00

6. Return to toyooka travel time and finish around 15:15

This plan normally starts in the afternoon; for a morning start, please consult with us.

■About the Plan
[ Fruit ]
Experience and enjoy the fruit of the season.

If two or more fruits are available at the same time, please tell us which fruit you prefer.

[ Course ]
This course is designed for beginners. Even those who don’t usually ride a bike will be accompanied by a guide.

The plan generally follows the schedule above.

If you wish to extend the cycling portion, you can do so by paying an additional rental fee for the bicycles.

[ Bicycles ]
We use E-BIKES (electric-assist bicycles).

(There are no electric-assist bikes for children.)

Small children who cannot ride can use a rented carrier bike.

(Weight limits and other restrictions apply.)

Rental bike list:
• E-BIKE
• Kids bike and carrier bike

[Provided Equipment]
• Helmet, gloves, saddle cover, trouser band, locker
• Shower (additional fee)

[Clothing]
• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement

■Inquiries
toyooka travel time 0265-49-3395 (9:00–18:00)

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◆Gensuke Turnip Greens Harvesting Experience & Pickling Workshop◆ When it comes to Shinshu pickles, nozawana is famous, but in Minami Shinshu the pickles made from Gensuke turnip greens are the local favorite. Exposed to frost, these greens develop a unique crunch and a pleasant sweetness that make for delicious pickles. Be sure to try Gensuke turnip greens, a winter staple of Minami Shinshu. [ Gensuke Turnip Greens Harvesting Experience ] The flow of the Gensuke turnip greens harvesting experience is as follows. 1. Check in at Toyooka Travel Time ↓ 2. Drive by private car to the field ↓ 3. Harvesting experience (you harvest yourself) ↓ 4. Return to Toyooka Travel Time for weighing and payment Recipes are available for those who would like one. ■Period November 27 (Monday) – December 20 (Wednesday) New registrations are closed. Available until supplies run out. ■Registration place and time Registration place: Toyooka Travel Time Registration hours: 10:00–15:00 ■Fee 200 yen per 1 kg ■What to bring Kitchen knife / String to tie the turnip greens ■How to reserve Advance reservation is required, so please contact us with your desired harvest date. Toyooka Travel Time (Toyooka Village Tourism Association) Hours: 9:00–18:00 12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202 TEL: 0265-49-3395 FAX: 0265-49-3396 On the day, registration, weighing, and payment will be handled at Toyooka Travel Time. [ Gensuke Turnip Greens Pickling Workshop ] Under the guidance of experienced staff, you can harvest, pickle, and take home your turnip greens. They will carefully teach you pickling methods and tips for making delicious pickles. ■Date Sunday, December 3 ■Registration place and time Registration place: Toyooka Travel Time → Please pay at registration. Registration hours: 12:30–13:30 ■Schedule 1. Check in at Toyooka Travel Time (12:30–13:30) ↓ 2. Drive by private car to Tamurabara field (harvest field) ↓ 3. Harvesting experience (you harvest yourself) ↓ 4. Move to Daichi, the Agricultural Support Center (pickling workshop location) ↓ 5. Pickling workshop ■Pickling workshop location Toyooka Village Agricultural Support Center Daichi Processing Experience Room (the workshop lasts approximately two hours) 3128-1 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202 ■Harvesting location Tamurabara field ■Fee 2,700 yen per participating group (one barrel), which includes 3 kg of cut turnip greens for pickling If you want to harvest more than 3 kg, an additional 200 yen per kg will be charged. ■What to bring Kitchen knife / Kitchen gloves / Rubber boots / 15-L pickling barrel (if you do not have one, barrels are available for 1,000 yen each) Rain gear as needed depending on the weather ■How to reserve Advance reservation is required. Reservations are accepted up to the day before the experience. For reservations and inquiries: Toyooka Travel Time (0265-49-3395 FAX: 0265-49-3396)
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◆Vegetable Harvest Experience◆ Enjoy filling a bag with seasonal vegetables throughout the year. You may eat the vegetables you harvest in the field. This value-packed plan lets you taste vegetables at their freshest. 【 Details 】 ※Reservations are currently being accepted※ Reservations are prioritized. Same-day reservations are also possible. Please contact us by phone. ■Period ● Early July to late January (held in light rain) ■Reception time and duration ● Reception: 10:00–14:00 ● Duration: About 1 hour =Notes= ・Please complete reception at least 10 minutes before your reservation time. ・If you are late for your reservation time, we may be unable to accommodate you. ■Fees (tax included) Admission + Vegetable Harvest Experience Fee ① Admission Fee Adults (15 years and older) 300 yen per person ※Free for junior high school students and younger ② Vegetable Harvest Experience Fee For regular cars (up to 10 passengers) and kei cars (up to 4 passengers), please use from one bag per vehicle. ● Small bag 500 yen ● Medium bag 1,000 yen ● Large bag 1,500 yen (Bag size reference: plastic bag S, M, LL) See “About the Vegetables” for the vegetables you can harvest. =Notes= ・We prepare 2–3 kinds of vegetables for harvesting, but harvest times may shift due to weather and other conditions. ・You cannot specify which vegetables you will harvest. Thank you for your understanding. ・Harvestable vegetables will be announced at reception on the day. ■Large vegetables (additional charge) Large vegetables that do not fit in a bag will incur an additional charge. Prices will be provided at reception on the day. Extra-charge vegetables must be paid for separately at the farm, so please prepare small change. Large vegetables = Chinese cabbage, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, watermelon The above large vegetables are priced at market value. ■Vegetable Grilling Kit (tax included) You can sample the vegetables you harvest in the field. (Usage time: about 1 hour per group) One set 1,000 yen =Contents= Outdoor gas stove / cutting board / knife / seasonings such as salt and pepper / chopsticks and plates for each person / garbage bags =Notes= ・This kit is for grilling vegetables for tasting. Bringing other food is not permitted. ・No drinking water is available at the farm. (Please bring your own.) ・Water for handwashing is provided. ・Please take any brought garbage home with you. ・Alcohol consumption and other brought food at the farm are strictly prohibited. ■Flow on the day ① Reception (Toyotabi Time) / Payment (prepayment) ② Move to the farm ③ Vegetable harvest experience (vegetable grilling available for those who wish) ④ Disband on site =Notes= ・All transfers are by private car. ・If you wish to purchase additional items at the farm, only cash payments are accepted on site. ■What to bring ・Shoes that can get dirty or rain boots ・Gloves for harvesting (work gloves, etc.) ・Towel ・Drinks ・Rain gear (in case of rain) ※Harvesting requires both hands. You cannot harvest while holding an umbrella. ■Other ・There are no restrooms at the farm. Please be aware in advance. ・Please park at the farm following staff instructions. ・If farm management determines that the harvest experience is difficult for any reason, we may, regrettably, cancel the activity. ■Meeting place & Contact Toyotabi Time (Toyooka Village Tourism Association) Hours: 9:00–18:00 12407 Kamiine, Toyooka Village, Shimoina-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-3202 TEL: 0265-49-3395 Email: toyotabi@nagano-toyooka.jp 【 About the Vegetables 】 List of vegetables available by season No vegetables can be harvested from January to May, so the experience is not available then. Because cultivated varieties change with that year’s weather and other factors, you cannot specify which vegetables will be harvested. Please contact Toyotabi Time directly for the actual cultivation status. ■Summer (June–August) Lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumber, bell pepper, zucchini, okra Eggplant, corn, potatoes, onions, daikon radish, carrots, parsley, shiso, watermelon ■Autumn (September–November) Cucumber, bell pepper, zucchini, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy Lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, daikon radish, Chinese cabbage, long green onion ■Winter (December) Chinese cabbage, long green onion, carrots, Gensuke turnip greens, spinach, komatsuna, bok choy (Gensuke turnip greens are a pickling green popular in Minami Shinshu.) 【 How to Reserve 】 Same-day guidance is possible, but reservations are prioritized. We recommend booking in advance as we may not be able to accommodate you on the day. ■By phone 0265-49-3395 Reception hours 9:00–18:00 ■Online reservation Vegetable picking web reservation page ■Cancellation fee There is no cancellation fee. Please be sure to contact us by the reserved time on the day.