Fresh Mochi, Rickshaw Ride & Tea Ceremony
Washinoya, Kashiwa, is a hidden gem where the beautiful scenery of "Satoyama" (traditional rural landscape) and the echoes of history still thrive today. In the midst of blooming spring flowers, we invite you to a special Japanese cultural experience set within two historic private estates passed down through generations.
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
10 participants (Minimum 6)
March 12th (Thu) via our website
Deadline: March 28th (Sat)
| 10:00 | Meet at Kashiwa Station (East Exit) & Depart (By Taxi) |
| 10:30 | Arrive at Someya-Koshiro House: Mochi-making Experience & Tasting Enjoy freshly pounded mochi with soy sauce, sweet bean paste, and roasted soybean flour. |
| 12:30 | Depart Someya-Koshiro House (Walk) |
| 12:45 | Arrive at Someya Family Residence Explore the estate, Rickshaw ride, and Tea Ceremony (Rotation per group) |
| 14:45 | Depart Someya Family Residence (By Taxi) |
| 15:15 | Arrive at Kashiwa Station, Dismissal |
￥30,000 (Tax included)
Exclusive Bonus for Website Bookings
Fresh local vegetables from Washinoya Farm!
As a special thank you for booking through our official website, you will receive a selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables harvested right here in Washinoya.
Experience the Tour in a Traditional Kimono
Professional Kimono fitting is available before the tour at "Hakubi Kyoto Kimono Academy" near Kashiwa Station.
Price: ￥14,000 (Tax included)
*This option fee is separate and is not included in the base tour price.
Includes: Full Kimono set, undergarments, socks, and professional fitting.
Deadline: Saturday, March 28th
Cooperation: Hakubi Kyoto Kimono Academy, Kashiwa School
Tour Highlights
Mochi-making at the "Someya-Koshiro" Farmhouse
Mochi-making at the "Someya-Koshiro" Farmhouse
Experience making mochi using traditional tools in a grand residence dating back to the late Edo period. Enjoy the smooth texture of freshly pounded rice served with miso soup and local pickles.
Cooperation: The Someya-Koshiro Family
Tea Ceremony at the "Someya Family Residence"
Explore this masterfully built estate, a Nationally Registered Cultural Property, through an exclusive private viewing. Inside the historic earthen-floor hall, enjoy a "Ryurei-style" Tea Ceremony (seated on chairs) for a moment of serene tranquility.
Cooperation: Sochi Okada, Associate Professor of the Omotesenke Tea School
Rickshaw Ride through Bamboo Paths
Travel through atmospheric bamboo paths on a traditional rickshaw, connecting the Someya Residence to the historic Katori Shrine. Your rickshaw puller will explain the exquisite wood carvings adorning the shrine.
Cooperation: Yasutaka Kimura, Rickshaw "Sanpu"
⚠️Summary of Terms & Conditions
Included:
Transport shown in the itinerary (Taxi), English-speaking support, Guide fee, Entrance fees, Experience fees, Lunch (Mochi-making session).
Not Included:
Transportation to/from meeting points, personal expenses.
Contract Formation:
The travel contract becomes effective when we accept the application and receive the full payment of the tour fee.
Payment Deadline:
Full payment must be made within 3 days of the application date.
Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel the travel contract at any time. In such cases, the following cancellation fees will apply, calculated from the day before the tour start date.
*Cancellation requests are accepted only during our business hours.
Cancellation Fees
| Timing of Cancellation | Cancellation Fee |
| [Overnight Trips] 20 to 8 days prior to the tour start [Day Trips] 10 to 8 days prior to the tour start | 20% of tour cost |
| 7 to 2 days prior to the tour start date | 30% of tour cost |
| 1 day prior to the tour start date | 40% of tour cost |
| On the day of the tour (before departure) | 50% of tour cost |
| After the tour starts or No-show | 100% of tour cost |
💳Payment Method
Online Payment (PayPal)
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・Your booking will be confirmed once the full payment is received.
🏢Planning & Execution / Inquiries
For bookings and inquiries regarding our tours, please contact us at the following:
| Company Name | Kashiwa Green Tourism Agency （Qualified Invoice Issuer Registration No. T4810815772522） |
| Registration | Registered with Governor of Chiba Prefecture Regionally-limited certified travel business No. 1118 |
| Association | Regular Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association |
| Phone | 04-7167-8296 |
| Business Hours | 9:30～18:00 |
| Location | 3-64 Hachimancho, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture 277-0016 |
| Operating Area (as of 2026) | Kashiwa City, Abiko City, Inzai City, Kamagaya City, Shiroi City, Nagareyama City, Noda City, Matsudo City, Toride City, Moriya City |