A Culinary Journey through the Japanese Countryside: Gifu 2026

TOUR REGISTRATION FORM

Tour dates: 4 nights / 5 days — October 9, 2026 to October 13, 2026.
Price: $2,700 per person (shared bathroom) / $2,900 per person (private bathroom) at the Isaji residence. If you prefer staying at a hotel, there are three business hotels within a 10–15 minute drive.

Included in the tour fee:

• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners (Oct 9–13).

• All‑day transportation on Oct 11 and 12.

• Tickets for the following activities: gondola ride and Gifu Castle entrance, Ukai (cormorant fishing) boat ride, Hida village open‑air museum.

Not included in the tour fee:

• Taxi rides on Oct 10 (these will be divided among tour participants; please keep receipts).

• Drink orders at all restaurants.

• Any public transportation expenses (if any).

Note: All above expenses are summed and divided using the average exchange rate of the week. At the end of the tour, charges will be made in USD.

Registration details

Your Name: __________________________________________

Other participant’s name (if sharing a room): ____________________________________

E‑mail address: ______________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________

Emergency contact (name): ________________________ (relationship): ____________

Emergency Phone Number: _________________________________

Food allergy / dietary restrictions: ____________________________________________

About payment

Registration is handled on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Payment in full is required one month prior to the tour (by September 10, 2026). You may reserve your spot with a down payment of $1,200.

How would you like to make a payment?

• ☐ Zelle to yoko@ifoodstory.com (recipient: Communicare Airheart Inc.) — note some banks have daily limits.
• ☐ Check by mail — Mailing address: 1234 Wilshire Blvd. #418, Los Angeles, CA 90017
• ☐ Online payment — a 3.5% handling charge applies; we will send an online invoice.
• ☐ Bank transfer — JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
     Account name: Communicare Airheart Inc.
     Routing number: 322271627 (for wire transfers use: 021000021)
     Checking account: 598280862

Policy, terms & conditions

Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for airfare and transportation to JR Gifu Station. The tour starts at JR Gifu Station and ends at the Isaji residence in Seki, Gifu. We will help advise on onward routing.

Participants are responsible for any travel/tour/health insurance they wish to obtain. We strongly recommend travel protection covering cancellation and interruption. Natural disasters (earthquakes, typhoons) may affect tour operations.

Tour fees do NOT include refreshments, some meal items, or entry fees unless explicitly stated.

General cancellation policy

If CJJC (A Culinary Journey through the Japanese Countryside) must cancel any or all segments, every effort will be made to continue the tour. If Yoko Isaji cannot lead, a replacement guide will be provided; if that is not possible, a full refund will be issued.

If a registered participant cancels, refunds depend on notice period:

• More than 90 days prior to tour: Full refund.

• 90 to 46 days prior to tour: $1,000 cancellation fee plus any non‑recoverable expenses.

• 45 to 15 days prior to tour: 50% refund minus non‑recoverable expenses.

• Less than 14 days prior to tour: No refund.

Should we cancel the tour, a full refund will be made.

Limitations on liability

An online tour liability waiver form will be sent once we receive the tour registration form.

Date: _____________________

Signature: ___________________________________