Plus One Education, a subsidiary of RISO Kyoiku Group (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President: Masahiko Tenbo), will host a day tour titled "Gather Up! Little Kids Ibaride Tour" on March 1, 2026 (Sunday). This day trip takes place at Komorebi Mori no Ibaride, a nature-filled experiential theme park, where children can enjoy crafts, food education, and outdoor play. Through hands-on experiences like creating warm light crafts, making authentic pizzas, and playing on playground equipment, children will discover the joy of making things and the satisfaction of accomplishment. This experiential program is designed for children from kindergarten age to early elementary school who are joining a tour for the first time, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Key Highlights
1. Craft-Making and Pizza Cooking: Learning Through Creation
In the warm light craft-making activity, children create their own unique original works to take home. During the pizza-making experience, they roll out dough, add toppings, and engage in authentic cooking. Eating the pizza they made themselves for lunch naturally cultivates an interest in food and a sense of achievement.
2. Thorough Support for Playground Fun: Move Your Body Freely in Nature
Komorebi Mori no Ibaride park is filled with playground equipment where children can move their bodies to their heart's content. The tour provides ample time not only for craft-making but also for outdoor play in nature. With careful support throughout the day, children can experience a well-balanced combination of "making, eating, and playing," helping them develop social skills and independence while having fun.
3. Perfect for First-Time Tour Participants: A Gently Designed Itinerary
This program is designed for children from kindergarten age to third grade and is highly recommended for first-time tour participants. Travel to the nearest station requires no train transfers, and the journey from the station to the facility is by taxi to minimize burden. Within the park, a shuttle bus is available, allowing comfortable movement without long walks. The tour design considers both physical stamina and travel convenience for peace of mind.
Gather Up! Little Kids Ibaride Tour Details
- Travel Contract Type: Package tour
- Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday) - Day trip (Application deadline: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday))
- Target Age: Kindergarten age to Grade 3 (boys and girls) *Based on grade as of tour departure date
- Location: Komorebi Mori no Ibaride, Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Meals: 1 lunch included
- Transportation: Regular train (departing from Tokyo)
- Tour Price: [Kindergarten age to Grade 3] ¥19,800
- Price Includes: Transportation, meals, event experience fees, travel accident insurance
- Capacity: 20 participants (Minimum participants: 12)
- *Tour conductor accompanies entire journey (staff ratio: 1 staff member per 3-4 students)
- Details: https://ec.riso-plus1.co.jp/products/detail/1732
Schedule
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Depart Tokyo (regular train) to Ushiku
- Pizza-making experience
- Warm light craft-making
- Play on Ibaride playground equipment (grass sledding and fun bicycles planned)
Ushiku (regular train) arrive Tokyo 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
About STS (School Tour-ship)
STS is a specialized school supporting children's character development and emotional education through experiential learning programs. "We want children to find something they love—whether it's music, sports, play, or anything else—something truly important for living. We hope they develop the ability to become immersed in what they love." Here you'll find programs to discover each child's unique "plus one" that can't be learned from textbooks.
Tour applications are currently being accepted. Some tours quickly reach capacity with waiting lists, so please apply early! (URL: STS Tour Application)
