The “Ashiya City Children’s Association Autumn Fun Bus Trip,” open to elementary and junior high school students living in Ashiya, is set to take place on Sunday, October 18. This day trip will apparently include black soybean harvesting, a cosmos flower field, and Arimafuji Park 🚌
Source: Official Ashiya City website
Ashiya City Children’s Association Autumn Fun Bus Trip
When is it?
Sunday, October 18, 2026
The day’s itinerary is included in the attached PDF on the Ashiya City website.
Where will it take place?
The trip will visit three destinations: a black soybean farm, a cosmos flower field, and Arimafuji Park. It’s a one-day tour traveling between the stops by bus.
The main destination, Arimafuji Park, is a prefectural park in Sanda City. With its vast lawns and play areas, it looks like a great place for kids to run around and burn off some energy.
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 1091-2 Fukushima, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture.
If rain is forecast, the destinations may be changed to Kobe Suma Sea World and Kobe Science Museum.
The meeting locations and departure times are listed in the attached document, so be sure to check them before applying.
What will participants do?
- Black soybean harvesting — Harvest Tamba black soybeans in a local farmer’s field 🫘
- Visit a cosmos flower field — Enjoy the colorful cosmos flowers swaying in the autumn breeze 🌸
- Explore Arimafuji Park — Stretch your legs and have fun in the park’s vast grounds 🏞️
How much does it cost?
¥4,000 per child or adult
Those who are not members of a children’s association must pay an additional insurance fee of ¥300 per person.
How many people can participate?
40 people
If there are too many applications, participants will be selected by lottery.
Who can participate?
Students in grades 1 through 9 who live in Ashiya City
Children in second grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
How to apply
Apply using the “Bus Trip Application Form” linked on the Ashiya City website.
Please refer to the attached document for a list of items to bring.
For inquiries, contact the Secretariat of the Ashiya City Children’s Association Liaison Council at the Youth Development Division of the Ashiya City Board of Education (Tel: 0797-38-2110).
For event details, click here.
Wrapping up
Getting to harvest Tamba black soybeans with your own hands isn’t something you get to do every day! At ¥4,000 for a trip that also includes a cosmos flower field and Arimafuji Park, it seems like a pretty great deal. Children in second grade or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, making this a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a full autumn outing together. Participants may be selected by lottery, so apply early if you’re interested!
子どもの秋のおでかけ、いちばんテンション上がりそうなのはどれ？
