Cycle Your Way Iiyama,Nagano

Find Your Second Home

Going by bikes is the best way to get in touch with local culture.
This plan includes a bicycle rental and experience ticket.

Departs from and arrives at Iiyama Station. Self-guided cycling along the Chikuma River in the Iiyama area’s rural landscape.
In spring, the area is colored with cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, in summer the countryside is cool, and in autumn it is colored with autumn leaves.
★Included in the plan
Electric cross bike, repair insurance fee, cycling map and experience ticket.
★After making a reservation, a staff member will contact the experience location.
★Please check Contact us for inquiries and Book now for reservations.

【Experience Ticket valid at these places.】

1⃣ Mayumi Takahashi Museum of Doll Art

A self-taught doll maker, after much trial and error she arrived at her current method of making dolls. Her dolls are primarily patterned after the old men and women living in the snow country of Iiyama, and many of her works reflect their kindness and strength.
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Ticket inclusions:Entrance fee + one drink of your choice (excluding some menu items)
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▶Opening Hours
【Museum】
Summer (April-November) 9:00-17:00
Winter (December – March) 10:00-16:00
Please enter the museum at least 30 minutes before closing time.
【cafe】
Summer (April-November) 9:00-17:00（L.O. 16:30）
Winter (December – March) 10:00-16:00（L.O. 15:30）
▶Closed
On Wednesdays.
The Year End/New Year holiday season.
website: https://www.ningyoukan.net/en/

2⃣ Yutaki onsen(hot spring bath)

On the banks of the Chikumagawa River .
Gushes 263 liters per minute .Natural hot springs that are gentle on the skin.
Enjoy your meal while gazing at the changing scenery of the four seasons through the large windows. Enjoy dishes prepared with local ingredients.
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Ticket inclusions:Bathing fee + original towel + Plastic bottle (tea or water)
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(If you need a bath towel, please purchase one for 900 yen.)
▶Opening Hours
10:00 – 21:00 (last admission at 20:30)
Restaurant: 11:30-14:30, 16:30-19:00
▶Closed
Hot spring: Every Tuesday
Restaurant: Every Tuesday
Open if Tuesday is a national holiday, but closed in lieu of Tuesday.
website: https://www.yutakionsen.net/

3⃣ Iiyama Hand-Made Paper Studio

“UCHIYAMA GAMI” is a beautiful Japanese paper that makes the most of the characteristics of paper. The production of Uchiyama-gami is said to have started more than 300 years ago.
The most distinctive feature is that only kozo (paper mulberry) is used as raw material.
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Ticket inclusions:Creation of 3 postcards
※Advance reservations are required. Please note that reservations may be full and cannot be taken.
※Drying takes 30 minutes to an hour, so you can do the experience first and pick it up on your way back from cycling.
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▶Opening Hours
9:00~17:00
▶Closed
Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and when the museum is temporarily closed.

4⃣ Uchiyama Hand-made Paper

How about a Washi paper making experience to create memories of your trip?
At Uchiyama Washi Experience House, anyone can enjoy
We will explain the history of washi and how to make it in detail.
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Ticket inclusions:3 postcards, 5 business cards, 1 A4 size, 1 colored paper size,Any one size of your choice
※Drying takes 1 hour and a half.
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▶Opening Hours
11:00~17:00
▶Closed
Every Wednesday.
website: https://kamisukiya.com/e/

5⃣ Shiozaki Farm

The harvest of San Tsugaru starts in September, and various types of apples are harvested until San Fuji in November.
This farm grows apples without covering them with bags.
The sun’s rays and the temperature difference between day and night produce delicious apples with both sweetness and acidity.
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Ticket inclusions:Apple picking with All-you-can-eat apples,unlimited time
※Apples can be harvested between September and the end of November.
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▶Opening Hours
9:00~16:30
▶Closed
No regular holidays
website: https://shiozakinouen.com/

6⃣ Blueberry Tourist Farm Ichirin

Unlimited time! All-you-can-eat.
Enjoy fresh, sweet blueberries pinched on the spot. Make the taste of summer a memorable experience.
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Ticket inclusions:Blueberry picking with All-you-can-eat blueberry,unlimited time
※Blueberry picking is available from mid-June to the end of July.
※By appointment only (please make an appointment as early as possible)
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▶Opening Hours
9:00~17:00
▶Closed
No regular holidays