✔Chef Gori, born and raised locally, modern gastronomy that based on local ingredients
✔The bonds Chef Gori has forged with the people who sustain local food and culture
✔A fulfilling stay in the Ina Valley, where seasonal activities blend with breathtaking scenery
Nature/Cuisine
From 120,000 JPY – p,p* *For 2 people sharing one room.
Heartland Japan
2days
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Day 1. Chef Gori’s Modern Gastronomy in the Ina Valley
Arriving at Senjin-zuka Park in the Ina Valley this afternoon. Our guide for this journey is Chef Gori, who was born and raised here and now creates dishes featuring local ingredients. He leads guests to visit local farmers and producers, where they begin harvesting seasonal vegetables and fruits and experiencing regional crafts like straw weaving and dried sweet potatoes. Through working in the fields and conversations with producers, it’s a moment to understand the climate and the people’s spirit of the Ina Valley. As dusk approaches, we return to Senjin-zuka Park and yado Sakurayama. Surrounded by forest and lakeside scenery, this lodge is nestled in tranquil nature, offering a special setting with views of the Alpine ridgeline. Guests can enjoy free time strolling, taking a break by the lake, or simply relaxing as they wish. As evening sets in, chefs and guests sometimes cook together using ingredients harvested that day along with the local bounty. Each dish crafted by Chef Gori weaves in stories and culinary traditions known only to those raised in this land. Sharing the finished dishes, dinner becomes more than just a meal—it’s a special time to savor the land and connect with others. After dinner, take stroll into the peaceful park. If the skies are clear. a magical moments awaits beneath a canopy of stars. A special night unfolds, woven together by the nature and people of the Ina Valley, and the connections fostered through the chef. *Accommodation: Yado Sakurayama in Sennin-zuka Park
Day 2. Access to the Area and Travel Arrangements
After breakfast, check out *Various plans can be proposed depending on your desired stay period.
Access by car is excellent from the Nakasendo route (Kiso-Fukushima Station and Narai-juku). We recommend combining this tour with a hike along the Nakasendo the following day for a Trail & Gastronomy Plan. Enjoy interactions with locals and activities alongside Chef Gori , who was born and raised in the Ina Valley. Savor a dinner featuring local ingredients prepared by the chef while reflecting on your Nakasendo trail journey. This experience will make your stay in South Nagano an even more unforgettable memory etched in your heart.
Meal arrangement
If you have any allergies, or vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary requirements, please inquire in advance.
Tattoo Policy at Bathing Facilities
Permitted. Tattoo-friendly
Application Deadline
1 month before the desired date
What is included in this program
What is not included in this program
Notes
A full course showcasing the region’s abundant local ingredients
Your own quiet space and spectacular fireworks
Senjin-zuka Park and the Starry Sky
Warm-hearted owner family
The vast nature embraced by the Japanese Alps
Straw Craft Experience (Example Option)
Common area
Bath (available for private rental)
Japanese-style room (8 tatami mats) /Capacity: 4 people Total: 2 rooms
Western-style room (8 tatami mats) /Capacity: 2 guests + extra bed available Total: 2 rooms
【Cancellation Due to Customer Circumstances】
Except in the cases listed below (limited to cases where the planning fee amount is explicitly stated in the contract document), an amount equivalent to the planning fee shall be charged.
Cancellation on or after the 20th day prior to the travel start date (10th day for day trips): 20%
Cancellation on or after the 7th day prior to the travel start date: 30%
Cancellation on the day before the travel start date: 40%
Cancellation on the travel start date: 50%
Cancellation after travel start or no-show without notice: 100%
【Cancellations at the discretion of the organizer (including service providers)】 In the event of cancellation due to severe weather such as storms, when such weather is forecasted, or due to unavoidable circumstances, notification will be provided by the day before. In such cases, notification will be made by telephone by the evening of the day before. No cancellation fee will apply in these circumstances.