Tokiwa Park half day tour
Joined 2023
Tokiwa Park is chosen as one of the 100 best beautiful parks in Japan. A representative feature is the Outdoor sculpture exhibition.
This exhibition has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition.
There is also a monkey zoo,
a botanical museum of rare plants from various parts of the world, and a coal mining history museum.
You'll feel calm and forget all about your busy everyday life. Come and see the beauty of Ube for yourself!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Tokiwa Koen Iriguchi Bus Stop
- From Shinyamaguchi Shinkansen station to Ube Shinkawa station by train. (Sanyou line) From Ube Shinkawa station to the bus stop (Tokiwa kouen Iriguchi) by bus. Including train waiting time, it takes about 90 minutes.
Coal Museum
Let's learn about coal mining, the prologue to Ube's history.
Sculpture Hill
This is the venue for the Ube Biennale, held biennially, where you can enjoy unique sculptures throughout the year
Lunch
Please bring your own lunch, as food options within the park are limited. For snacks and coffee, cafes and vending machines are available nearby for your convenience.
After Lunch Wander
After lunch, depending on your mood, let's visit the botanical garden, a zoo with unique exhibits, or a shrine floating on a lake.
Ending Point
Tokiwa Koen Iriguchi Bus Stop
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Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guiding fee
-Entrance fee for the zoo(500yen per person)
botanical garden (300yen per person)
Amusement park (depend on vehicle)
-Transportation fees to the meeting point
-Lunch
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, moving one place to other places in the park.
The park is so large!
So, make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please note that facilities such as the zoo are closed on Tuesdays, so if you wish to visit after lunch, make sure to book your reservation for a day other than Tuesday.
Important message from the supplier
The days of the week may vary, but I can adjust my schedule for up to three days a week.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Mari Y.
Hello! I’m Mari.
I’ve lived in Ube, Yamaguchi for 26 years and worked as an English teacher at a local middle school.
I'm the proud grandmother of a 2-year-old girl and a 5-month-old boy.
My hobbies are traveling, walking, and playing tennis.
My love for travel was sparked by my homestay experiences in Scotland and California, USA.
Living outside Japan taught me so much, but what I cherish most about my homestays was the 'weekend small trips'. I fondly recall the picturesque Highlands and a B&B in Scotland, where a kind elderly couple welcomed me warmly.
During an overnight bus trip from California to Las Vegas, I was mesmerized by the breathtaking sunrise changing the sky brighter and brighter. Travel is special because of the small, soul-stirring moments. I love to travel and am happy to help others experience these wonderful moments too.
Maintaining my mental and physical health is also a significant interest of mine.
I’ve always liked playing tennis as this is a therapeutic sport for me and I can get so much stress
As a morning person, my favorite routine taking a stroll in my neighborhood and giving a prayer at the local shrine sunny or rainy.
I would love to show you around the relaxing local neighborhoods of Ube City!
$35/ per person