June 13 (Sat): Join Daisuke Ohata and Go Shimoyanagi! Kasai City Rice Planting Tour (Day Trip) Announced!!

Daisuke Ohata, Go Shimoyanagi. Kobe Shimbun Sha, which operates the e-commerce site "Iimono Gatari," is pleased to announce a tour offering a valuable hand-planting experience and an opportunity to observe agriculture using the latest drones. On this tour, participants will experience authentic rice planting amidst the rich nature of Kasai City, accompanied by former Japan national rugby player Daisuke Ohata and former Hanshin Tigers player Go Shimoyanagi. After the hand-planting experience, you will observe drone agriculture, a chance to get in touch with cutting-edge technology. For lunch, you will move to the Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center, where you can enjoy lunch and a stroll while admiring the beautiful flowers. At the Flower Center, a premium talk show will be held exclusively for tour participants, where you can hear behind-the-scenes stories from the two guests' active careers. Additionally, a fun lottery with luxurious prizes and autographed goods will be planned. Furthermore, each adult participant will receive a 5kg bag of rice as a souvenir!! (Delivery is scheduled around November; the rice souvenir is not included for children). Operation cooperation: ALATANA, an organization that continues to explore the ideal state of food and agriculture while engaging with the land and time of Kasai City. Depart from JR Kobe Station South Rotary at 8:30 AM === Alatana's rice paddies in Kasai City (rice planting experience, drone rice planting show observation) 10:10 AM - 12:45 PM === Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center (bento lunch, free stroll) & talk show by former Japan national representative Daisuke Ohata and former Hanshin Tigers pitcher Go Shimoyanagi (approx. 30 minutes) 1:00 PM - 3:40 PM === Arrive at JR Kobe Station South Rotary at 5:00 PM. Kobe Shimbun Travel Business Hours: Weekdays 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year's holidays Phone Reception: Weekdays 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year's holidays TEL: 078-362-7174 URL: https://kpt.jp/tour?plan=day-trip&code=260152 Application QR Code ◆Tour conductor accompanied ◆Minimum number of participants: 20 people ◆Scheduled bus company: Toyo Kanko Bus ◆Meal conditions: 1 lunch (bento box and tea included) *Please note that the rice planting experience may not be possible due to weather conditions. ・The course may be changed or partially canceled due to road conditions, weather conditions, etc. ・Depending on the number of participants, a medium-sized, small, or micro bus may be used.