tourism

GKTN06

Date: 4/20/2025（Sun）11:30-14:30
Adult: 4,400 yen/ Child (Elementary school age and under): 2,000 yen (tax included）
Included: About 2 kilograms of Amanatsu (3-4 pieces), lunch plate from Sen＆Co, fresh Amanatsu juice

About 3 hours

Japanese (Staff who can speak English will be present on the day of the event.)

Minimum: 5 / Maximum: 10

Tsunagi Hyakkado (Tsunagi Store)
1601 Iwaki, Tsunagi Town, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto Pref.
※By public transportation
1) Take the Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Shin-Minamata Station (about 1 hour and 10 minutes).
2A) From Shin-Minamata Station, take a cab (about 15 minutes).
2B) From Shin-Minamata Station, take the Hisatsu-Orange Railway to Tsunagi Station (10 minutes). Take a cab from Tsunagi Station (about 10 minutes).
2C) Rent a car from in front of Shin-Minamata Station (about 15 minutes)

※By Car
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Hakata. Free parking is available.

・ Clothing that can get dirty, hat (to provide protection from the sun)
・ Boots or hiking shoes

・ Work gloves
・ Writing utensils
・ Water bottle

• ●Due to the weather or other factors, you may not be able to harvest Amanatsu on the day of the tour and will be given Amanatsu picked in advance instead. Thank you for your understanding.
• ●If you want to purchase more Amanatsu, you can place an order at Tsunagi Hyakkado (Tsunagi Store).
• ●We recommend participants purchase domestic travel insurance for the tour.

In order to participate in this workshop, you must agree to the disclaimers listed below. We appreciate your cooperation so that everyone can enjoy the workshop and participate safely.
(By registering for the workshop, you are agreeing to the following:)
・Participants will drive to the orchard from Tsunagi Hyakkado in their own vehicles or in cab following the farmer or other staff member. Please let us know if you need assistance in arranging a cab.
・For safety reasons, please follow the instructions given by the farmer during the workshop. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that the orchard is not a tourist destination and there are dangerous areas such as stone walls.
・We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the workshop.

If you wish to cancel your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible.
In the event of cancellation due to the customer’s convenience, the following cancellation fees will apply:
– Cancellation 7 to 2 days prior: 30% of the fee
– Cancellation on the day before: 50% of the fee
– Cancellation on the day of the reservation: 100% of the fee
Please note that we may not be able to accommodate requests for changes due to the time of year or availability of reservations.

We recommend visiting the following places before or after your program:

Tatzu Butsu (Carved Buddha Statues):

An outdoor project created by artist Tatzu Nishi where 33 Buddha statues have been carved directly into the forest’s trees.

Stone Spirit Forest:

An outdoor work created by contemporary artist Yukinori Yanagi that was inspired by the works of a local writer, Michiko Ishimure. Here, in a ginkgo grove, recitations of Michiko’s poems can be heard. This is located next to the artwork, Tatzubutzu.

Tsunagi Art Museum:

Open 10:00-17:00. This municipal art museum opened in April 2001 and has served as a hub for artistic and cultural activities in the Minamata and Ashikita areas of Kumamoto Prefecture. Closed every Wednesday.

Tsunagi Cultural Center:

Located just a 3-minute walk from the Tsunagi Art Museum. Open 9:00-21:00. Yukari Ohira’s artwork, Tsunagu , is on permanent display in the lobby. Closed on Mondays.

Tsunagi Hyakkodo:

Open 9:00-18:00. This store sells local specialty products selected based on environmentally friendly farming methods as well as tastiness.

Tsunagi Town Area Guide:

Please see the Tsunagi Area Guide more recommendations around town.