Stargazing
Hot-air Balloon
The hot air balloon experience at SONEKA uses a tethered hot air balloon, which is secured with a rope during flight.
After boarding, the flight will last approximately 5 minutes.
(Please note that hot air balloon flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions)
Outline
| Seating capacity | 1 to 4 people |
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| Participation fee | 80,000 yen (excluding tax) |
| Available period | August to November |
| Other | Please make reservations at least 7 days prior to your stay. |
Stargazing
Enjoy the star-filled night sky shining brightly in the vast land of Wattsu during a stargazing experience on the grassy terrace of SONEKA.
Outline
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
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| Time required | Approximately 20 minutes after your meal (if you wish to join, please let us know at check-in) |
| Other | Please make reservations by 18:00 the day before. In case of cancellation due to weather, we will notify you at 18:00 on the day of the event. Hot beverages will be provided. |
Herb picking
Various herbs are grown in the herb garden on SONEKA's premises. You can pick your favorite herbs by hand and make your own teas and cocktails. (No reservations required)
Outline
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
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| Time required | After breakfast (9:00-11:00) or before dinner (15:00-17:00) (if you wish to join, please let us know at check-in) |
| Available period | August to October |
Neighborhood
bike tour
Private cycling tour to experience the land, food, and art of Wattsu
This is a guided private cycling tour exclusively for SONEKA guests, which starts from SONEKA and takes you on a leisurely ride along peaceful farm roads while enjoying the great natural scenery, with stops at local farms, an old Japanese-style house turned into a bakery, a glassblowing studio, etc. on the way, allowing you to experience the land, food and art of Wattsu.
Outline
| Time required |
10:00 to 12:00 120-minute course Meeting place: Meet at the SONEKA Administration Building 9:50: Meet up 10:00: Depart from SONEKA on a scenic farm road. We will pass through the great wilderness of Wattsu 10:30: Visit to Kaminiibetsu Shrine 11:00: Shopping at "Utari," a small traditional Japanese-style house turned into a bakery nestled in the forests of Wattsu 11:10: Coffee break at Ni-Un-Pet Glass Institute. A glassblowing experience is also available by appointment. 11:40: Stop by Take-chan Farm (seasonal fruit picking available) 12:00: Arrive at SONEKA *Tours held from early May to the end of October (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only) *Capacity: 1 to 4 people / Distance: Approx. 8 km / Must be junior high school age or older / English is available *Bicycle: Motorized bicycle *Some routes of the course may be subject to change depending on the operating conditions of the destination and weather conditions. |
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| Participation fee |
36,300 yen per person for 1 participant / 19,800 yen per person for 2 participants 16,500 yen per person for 3 participants / 13,200 yen per person for 4 participants <Options> ★Ni-Un-Pet Glass Institute Glassblowing experience (30 minutes) / Reservations required / 4,000 yen per person ★After cycling Picnic basket lunch (reservations required) 3,300 yen per person <Included in the fee> Guide fee, rental bicycle, coffee break, helmet, rain gear, accident insurance, and liability insurance <Payment/cancellation policy> Please pay by credit card at check-out. Same-day cancellation or no-show: 100% Day before: 50% 2 days before: 40% 3 days before: 30% 4 days or more before: No cancellation fee |
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<Weather conditions> In case of rain, the cycling tour will be conducted with raincoats (provided by us). In case of bad weather conditions due to typhoons or other natural disasters, we will notify you of tour cancellation by 18:00 the day before the tour is scheduled to begin. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be incurred. Any cancellation by the customer will incur a cancellation fee in accordance with our cancellation policy. <Recommended for> There are some uphill climbs, but they should be manageable since motorized bicycles are used. <Book now> Please make reservations with SONEKA at least one week in advance |
Nature walking
Private nature walk to Lake Eniwa and three waterfalls in Eniwa Valley with a picnic lunch
About 30 minutes by car from SONEKA is Eniwa Valley, where there are three different waterfalls, namely Hakusen Falls, Rarumanai Falls, and Sandan Falls where you can bathe in the negative ions of the water. This is a guided private nature walking tour exclusively for SONEKA guests, and includes a visit to the three waterfalls at the Izarigawa Dam at Lake Eniwa, followed by a picnic lunch at Eniwa Jiyu Park.
Outline
| Time required |
Meet at the SONEKA Administration Building 9:50: Meet up 10:00: Depart from SONEKA by car 10:30: Arrive at Eniwa Valley Rarumanai Falls→Sandan Falls→Hakusen Falls nature walking (approx. 2.5 km) 11:30: Depart from the Hakusen Falls parking lot by car 11:40: Visit to Izarigawa Dam at Lake Eniwa 12:00: Picnic lunch at Eniwa Jiyu Park 12:30: Depart from Eniwa Jiyu Park by car 13:00: Arrive at SONEKA *Tours held from early May to early November *Capacity: 1 to 6 people / Walking distance: Approx. 2.5 km / Must be elementary school age or older / English is available *Please note that some parts of the course may be subject to change depending on the operating conditions of the destination and weather conditions. |
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| Participation fee |
36,300 yen per person for 1 participant / 19,800 yen per person for 2 participants 16,500 yen per person for 3 participants / 13,200 yen per person for 4 to 6 participants *Elementary school students (6 to 11 years old) will be charged 70% of the adult rate. *All prices include 10% consumption tax. <Included in the fee> Guide fee, vehicle transportation fee, picnic lunch, rain gear, accident insurance, and liability insurance <Payment/cancellation policy> Please pay by credit card at check-out. Same-day cancellation or no-show: 100% Day before: 50% 2 days before: 40% 3 days before: 30% 4 days or more before: No cancellation fee |
| Other |
<Weather conditions> In case of rain, the cycling tour will be conducted with raincoats (provided by us). In case of bad weather conditions due to typhoons or other natural disasters, we will notify you of tour cancellation by 18:00 the day before the tour is scheduled to begin. In such cases, no cancellation fee will be incurred. Any cancellation by the customer will incur a cancellation fee in accordance with our cancellation policy. <Recommended for> It is a flat walking course of about 2.5 km and is suitable for those who are elementary school age or older. <Book now>Please make reservations with SONEKA at least one week in advance |