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Nature Therapy Tour in Ukiha
Ukiha
Forest Retreat Experience
(1) Forest Therapy
(2) Forest Ride
(3) Forest Meal
(4) Forest Sauna
(5) Ukiha Farm Dining
What kind of place is Ukiha City?
Ukiha City, located in the southeastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, is the area where the peaceful, beautiful tapestry interweaving the Mino Mountain Range and the Chikugo River unfolds. Yoshii Village, with its rows of white-walled Japanese houses, is interspersed with stylish cafes and shops and also a popular spot for a stroll. There are a number of natural healing spots near the mountains, including terraced rice fields, springs, and waterfalls, and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the forest that extends in the valley around Tsuzura Rice Terrace.
(1) Forest Therapy
Our healing therapy guides invite you to the forest of Ukiha, certified as a forest therapy base. Wander through the forest while learning about trees, flowers, history, and nature. The chirping of the birds, murmur of the trees, and soft carpet of fallen leaves...fill all your senses with the healing power of the forest.
The added combination of yoga or a footbath will enhance the relaxing effect. Choose your preferred plan.
*In addition, "individual guidance" and "planned event" plans are available.
A/ Forest therapy + yoga
Try gentle yoga, stress-free even for beginners. Conscientiously face your body while regulating your breath to strive for stability of mind.
B/ Forest therapy + footbath
Enjoy a footbath with aroma oil after roaming the forest. Give yourself a massage using your favorite oil to heal your tired feet.
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Plan Outline
- Event dates: April-October *Except Obon (August 13-15)
- Times: 9:00, 10:00, or 13:00
- Time required: Approx. 2-3 hours
- Meeting place: Himeharu Visitor Center or Tsuzura Rice Terrace parking lot
- Participant minimum: 3, Participant maximum: 6
- Reservation deadline: 7 days before the preferred participation date
- Fee per person (tax incl.): Nagaiwa Park course ¥6,250, Tsuzura Rice Terrace trail ¥7,500
- Included in the cost:
A(Yoga)/ Guide fee, yoga lesson fee, facilities usage fee, yoga mat
B(Footbath)/ Guide fee, aroma massage oil - Cancellation policy: You will pay 30% of your fee if you cancel within 8 days of your scheduled participation; 50% within 4 days; and 100% the day before, the day of, or if you are absent without contacting us.
Caution
- Come in clothes that are easy to move in.
- You will remove your socks for the footbath.
- Please prepare your own towels, drinks, sunscreen, etc.
- Guide service is in Japanese. Please bring an interpreter if you would like a guided tour in another language.
(2) Forest Ride
Tour Ukiha on a rental bicycle in the clear air to appreciate the refreshing sensation. Explore the town at liberty or enjoy the natural scenery and famous spots with a guide. Choose from 3 courses according to your goal and fitness.
A/ Casual Ukiha cycle course (Map)
Cycle freely at your own pace, with Ukiha’s Tourist Center Kanko Kaikan “Kura” in Yoshii Village as a base. Drop by shops, have some tea...spend time as you please. Electric bicycles are also available.
⦿ Time required: About 30 minutes-1 hour *Excluding cafe visits, etc.
Level: ★☆☆☆ (No inclines)/No guide/Arrival and departure: Ukiha’s Tourist Center Kanko Kaikan “Kura”
B/ Waterfront enjoyment course (Map)
Start at the tourist information facility UKIHACO, next to Roadside Station Ukiha, and breeze along the Chikugo River, through fruit orchards and the rural landscape. Enjoy Ukiha’s famous waters and the plains, stopping by spots including shrines and springs.
⦿ Time required: About 2 hours
Level: ★★☆☆ (Some inclines)/Guide optional/Arrival and departure: UKIHACO, a tourist information facility next to Roadside Station Ukiha
C/ Full woodland enjoyment course (Map)
A nature ride beginning with the superb view of Tsuzura Rice Terrace and sweeping through the mountains. Encountering beautiful scenery and visiting Ukiha’s famous spots with a guide also lets you learn about the area’s history and culture.
⦿ Time required: About 2-3 hours
Level: ★★★☆ (Some inclines)/With a guide/Meet at: BABA Campsite, Depart from: Tsuzura Rice Terrace parking lot, Arrive at: BABA Campsite *A guide vehicle will take you between BABA Campsite and Tsuzura Rice Terrace.
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Plan Outline
- Event dates: A/ All year
B&C/ Set for Tuesdays and days of other events - Times: Available hours for rental bicycles: 10:00-16:00, For B&C with a guide: your preferred time starting between 10:00-14:00
- Time required: Approx. 30 minutes-3 hours (depending on the course)
- Meeting place:
A/ Tourist Center Kanko Kaikan “Kura”
B/ UKIHACO, a tourist information facility next to Roadside Station Ukiha
C/ BABA Campsite - Participant minimum: 2, Participant maximum: 6
- Reservation deadline: 7 days before the preferred participation date
- Fee:
A/ ¥1,000/day per rental bicycle
*A separate guarantee fee of ¥1,000 will be collected at registration and refunded when you return the bicycle.
B/ ¥4,500 per person
C/ ¥7,900 per person - Included in the cost:
A/ Rental bicycle, gloves, helmet (for those who want one)
B&C/ Rental bicycle, gloves, helmet, guide fee, insurance - Cancellation policy: You will pay 30% of your fee if you cancel within 8 days of your scheduled participation; 50% within 4 days; and 100% the day before, the day of, or if you are absent without contacting us.
Caution
- Come in clothes that are easy to move in.
- Please prepare your own drinks, sunscreen, etc.
- Due to the size of the rental bicycles, we offer these plans to people 140 cm or taller.
- Guided tours are cancelled in rainy or stormy weather. We will contact you by the day before your tour.
- Guide service is in Japanese. Please bring an interpreter if you would like a guided tour in another language.
- Event dates: A/ All year
(3) Forest Meal
Starting by making a container out of a bamboo trunk, then we use the container to cook rice for lunch. Once the rice is cooked, enjoy it with miso soup packed with vegetables grown in Ukiha. While waiting for the rice to be cooked, you can try chopping wood. Enjoy a special meal time surrounded by rich nature under the blue sky.
A/ Bamboo-steamed rice plan
(serves 4-10 people)
Experience making a bamboo container on the riverbank in front of the campground. Steam rice in the bamboo container you just created and make a bamboo bowl for your meal by hand.
Menu: Bamboo-steamed rice, seasonal tofu and vegetable soup, pickled vegetables
Location: BABA Campsite
B/ Pot-steamed rice plan
(For a large number of people, serves 11-20)
Steam rice in a large iron pot while picking up tips from a local expert. Relish shiny rice boiled at the perfect heat.
Menu: Pot-steamed rice, seasonal tofu and vegetable soup, pickled vegetables
Location: BABA Campsite
C/ Sense-the-season lunchbox plan
(2-20 lunchboxes)
Take out a double-decker lunchbox made by a popular Ukiha restaurant for yourself. Bring it wherever you like and taste the seasonal flavors.
Choose from the contents below.
1) Rice, sides *1 Orders of 21 or more lunchboxes possible upon discussion
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Plan Outline
- Available days: Every day *Excluding Obon (August 13 to 15) and New Year holidays (December 28 to January 5)
- Time: Starts at 11:00 (negotiable)
- Time required: Approx. 1.5 hours
- Meeting place: BABA Campsite
- Capacity: 10 people
- Reservation deadline: 3 days before the preferred participation date
- Price: 33000 yen/ group (up to 10 people)
*A separate campsite usage fee is required
*Optional Lunch box (without rice) from local restaurant: 1000 yen - Price includes: a workshop using bamboo, cooking ingredients (rice, vegetables, miso), firewood, and guide fee
- Cancellation policy: 50% the day before the scheduled date, 100% on the day or no show
Caution
- Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.
- You can try chopping wood as an option.
- The event will be canceled in case of rain. In that case, we will contact you by the day before.
(4) Forest Sauna
Enjoy a tent sauna situated on the riverbank to your heart’s content. Sweat everything out in the sauna, then jump in the river to cool off...Experience a sauna integrated with nature, just like the original ones in Finland. Fully tune your mind and body. You will stay dressed for this experience, so it is fine just to bring anything you need, like a towel or change of clothes.
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Plan Outline
- Event dates: September-May *Except New Year (December 28-January7)
- Times: Starting from 11:00 or 15:00
- Time required: Approx. 2.5 hours
- Meeting place: BABA Campsite
- Participant minimum: 1, Participant maximum: 12
- Reservation deadline: 5 days before the preferred participation date
- Fee: 18,700 per tent (tax included)
*One tent can be used by 4 to 6 people (up to 3 tents)
*20% off from the second tent (2nd and 3rd tent: 14960 yen (tax included))
*Discount available of combined with Shower Climbing - Included in the cost: Price includes: Tent sauna, firewood fee, campsite usage fee, Ukiha natural water
- Cancellation policy: You will pay 20% of your fee if you cancel within 2 days of your scheduled participation; 100% the day before, the day of, or if you are absent without contacting us. *However, if the reason is a bad condition of the campsite due to rainfall, 30% after site check on the day.
Caution
- The riverbanks are stony, so bring shoes/sandals that can get wet.
- Please prepare your own towels, swimwear, drinks, etc.
- Cancelledin rainy weather. In that case, we will contact you by the day before.
❺ Ukiha Farm Dining
This is an experience where you can enjoy meals centered on seasonal fruits at "Fruit Kingdom Ukiha". After visiting fruit producers, listening to their passion for production, and fruit picking, enjoy a meal at a special table set only for that day at the farm. The lunch made with plenty of fruit grown at the venue's farm and fresh ingredients from Ukiha is packed with nutrition. *You can choose between a lunch course (about 5 dishes) or a lunch box.
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Plan Outline
- Available days: All year round *Excluding Obon (August 13 to 15) and New Year holidays (December 28 to January 7)
- Time: Starts at 11:00
- Time required: Approx. 2 hours
- Meeting place: "Ukihako" next the Michinoeki Ukiha
- Participant minimum: 8, Participant maximum: 12
- Reservation deadline: 3 days before the preferred participation date
- Fee: ¥22,000 per person
- Price includes: Fruit picking and lunch
- Cancellation policy: You will pay 30% of your fee if you cancel within 8 days of your scheduled participation; and 50% the day of, 100% if you are absent without contacting us.
Caution
- As you may be outdoors, please bring your own sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Since fruit picking is included, please wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move around in.
- The event will be held rain or shine. It will be canceled in the event of inclement weather such as a warning or advisory being issued. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by the day before.
- There is a parking lot at each venue, so we will inform you when you make a reservation.
- Drinks are not included in the price. Please pay separately.
Applications
Apply using this form to make reservations for the experience plans.
*Reservations will be handled according to your requests.
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Inquiries
Feel free to contact us if anything is unclear or you have any questions.
Ukiha Tourism and Future Creation Public Cooperation
Ukihaco (Ukiha Information Center)
〒839-1408
733-1 Yamakita Ukiha-machi, Ukiha-City, Fukuoka(next to Roadside Station Ukiha)
TEL +81-(0)943-74-3474Mail: info@ukihaco.jp
Hours of Operation: 9:00-17:00
Holidays: The second Tuesday of every month
*If Tuesday is a national holiday, the following Wednesday
*Open on Tuesdays from July to September