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[Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture] We will hold a “Try it! Toyota that is just right for sightseeing” tourism campaign!

2020.08.09

From August, 2019, to January, 2019, Reiwa Tourism “Toyota” is “Try it! We will hold a “Toyota that is just right” tour campaign.
The first campaign is from August 3 (Monday) to October 7 (Wednesday) in collaboration with Jalan net, and you can enjoy Toyota city’s play experience at a great price. In Toyota City, there are products that are “just right” for avoiding 3 dense places in nature and products “just right” for families to enjoy. You can enjoy real manufacturing experience and activities in nature.
We will also distribute advantageous coupons of up to 2,000 yen discount that can be used for trial reservations from “Jalan net”. We will announce the second and third campaigns (autumn) and winter (winter) as soon as the details are decided.

Outline of the first campaign

Name: Try it! In search of Toyota Ryo, which is just right for you, Active TRIP
Date and time: August 3 (Mon)-October 7 (Wed), Reiwa 2
Contents: Introducing Toyota City’s experience products and distributing discount coupons
Number of issues: 2,000 yen discount coupon (66 coupons) that can be used for 4,000 yen or more
1,500 yen discount coupon (108 coupons) that can be used for usage of 3,000 yen or more
500 yen discount coupon (12 coupons) that can be used for 1,000 yen or more

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*Please check the Jalan net for the facilities eligible for coupon use.

Experience spot introduction

Here are some recommended spots where you can use coupons.

(1)The Ninja Mansion

It is an old folk house accommodation and experience facility reserved for one group per day.
The old folk house with a history of 150 years has been fully renovated, and it feels nostalgic.
It is a wonderful old folk house where you will want to take a picture without forgetting the experience of focusing on materials such as Nagashi Somen using real bamboo, Gohira mochi roasted in the hearth, and Matcha experience using Toyota’s tea.

Location: 15 Hikage, Shimosagiri Town, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
Experience menu: Nagashi somen made from real bamboo ¥4,000~/person (adult)
Hand-baked Gohei Mochi in the hearth from 3,000 yen/person (adult)
Matcha experience from 2,000 yen/person (adult)

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(2) Farm Inn Trees & Trees

You can enjoy the original pizza making experience using the kiln in a place surrounded by nature’s greenery. There is a poultry farm nearby and a souvenir of one pack of freshly picked eggs that you choose. Egg-cooked rice eaten with fresh eggs is excellent. You might meet chickens too! ?

Location: 218 Nakanishi, Kamatama-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi
Pizza making experience: Egg souvenir ¥2,500/person

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(3) Blueberry Komichi

A tourist farm where about 4,200 trees and about 50 types of blueberries are grown on 4 hectares of farmland. Because it is a farm in the nature of the mountains, it is relatively cool and has a feeling of openness even in summer. After hunting blueberries, head to the adjacent “Mako’s shop”. It is perfect for crepes, cakes, and souvenirs.

Location: 13-12 Nagishita, Noiri-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi
Blueberry hunting: Until August 16th ¥2,000/person (adult)
From August 17 to early September 1,500 yen/person (adult)

>Click here for details
*There is a limit of 20 people per hour. Advance reservation is recommended.

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