Things to do in Koushinetsu
Only only Niigata can is swimming in Koushinetsu but, Lake activity has been enhanced in Yamanashi and Nagano both. Rafting in the Tenryu River, Lake Nojiri, Lake Kizaki, Lake Yamanaka in wakeboarding and canoeing, in Lake Kizaki, Lake Suwa, Lake Yamanaka you can enjoy smelt fishing. The mountainous Koushinetsu is suitable for trekking, hiking and paragliding, hang gliding, in winter you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing taking advantage of the snow.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 08:00 / 10:30
Is the Jukai forest a dark and scary forest? It has a strong negative image, but in reality, it is a very precious and positive forest where various life forms sprout and you can observe an ecosystem that is rare even in the world! Children will be delighted with mushrooms and pine cones at their feet, and at the end of the tunnel of trees, there is a secret spot! The climax of the adventure is inside a cave created by a lava eruption. Why not explore such a Jukai forest with a guide who loves nature? Since the path does not have a steep difference in height, even first-time forest walkers and children can enjoy the walk without difficulty. Let's go for a walk in the mysterious forest Jukai with the NaturaBase original exploration map in one hand, a backpack, a compass, and binoculars in the other! Time required: Meet at 8:00 (We will take you from the meeting point to the walking point.) ↓ Walk for about 90 minutes ↓ End at 9:30 (We will take you from the walking point to the meeting point.) What is included in the plan: ・One bottle of water per person ・One cup of herbal tea or cocoa per person ・Backpack ・Mat ・Binoculars ・Simple rain gear ~Clothing and belongings~ Comfortable clothes and comfortable walking shoes
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00
Karuizawa Garden Farm High Grade Strawberry Picking Complete Course: You are guaranteed to try all 8 varieties, including premium white and black strawberries. You can take home the strawberries you picked yourself as a souvenir (250g of red strawberries). You can enjoy strawberry picking for 1 hour (this time includes all-you-can-eat and picking strawberries for souvenirs). *You can enjoy comparing the taste of all 8 varieties cultivated by Karuizawa Garden Farm, including Shinku no Misuzu (black strawberry), Shinjuhime (white strawberry), premium "Royal Queen", "Yotsuboshi" and "Kaorino", which won prizes in the strawberry championships, as well as "Benihoppe", "Koiminori", and "Yayoihime". (Depending on the growing conditions of the strawberries, staff may provide some varieties picked by the staff.) *You can freely pick 250 grams of red strawberries for souvenirs. (Adults and elementary school students only) ▼About our farm▼ ★★Top ranking in the annual strawberry picking popularity ranking★★ (1st place in 2019, 1st place in 2022, 4th place in 2023: Hokuriku Koshinetsu area, Ikoyo survey) The strawberry picking house is located in a plateau area at an altitude of 1,000m, so the temperature difference between day and night creates strawberries with a rich flavor. Although the harvest volume is reduced by the time-consuming cold-tightening process (exposing the strawberries to the cold) and manual bud picking (thinning), we are devising ways to create strawberries with a rich flavor that you have never tasted before with our craftsmanship. Please enjoy this experience that can only be experienced in Karuizawa to your heart's content. All strawberry houses are grown in clean elevated cultivation, making picking easy. It is about a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, in the Firefly Village with a great view surrounded by the majestic Mt. Asama.
- Age 3~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
[Breathtaking views, photogenic, sacred place, thrill] How about a light cruise on Lake Kawaguchiko's high-speed bass fishing boat while experiencing the wind and splashes! ? Photos will surely look great with the sparkling lake surface, seasonal scenery, and on a fine day, the magnificent Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage Site, in the background. We promise you a high-grade experience that you can't experience on a regular basis. ~ Flow of the day ~ On the day, when you arrive at the meeting place, you will be accepted. We will explain the tour and precautions. After the explanation, we will start and the captain will guide you. In the photo plan, we will go around various places and take photos by a dedicated professional photographer. (After the tour, we will develop the photos and give you the data.)
- Age 10~Age 65
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:00
Lake Aoki in Nagano Prefecture is a very clear lake, so why not take a walk on the lake? The water level of Lake Aoki drops in winter, so you can enjoy a different lake in spring than in summer! Because the water temperature is low due to melting snow, wetsuits are recommended and only experienced SUP participants are allowed. Until the end of May, those who have never tried SUP will not be able to apply. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend the APC BASE1 (Lake Aoki Paddle Club) experience tour!! ~ Flow of the day ~ Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your reservation time. ① Reception, changing clothes 10 minutes ② Explanation 5 minutes ③ Experience start Approximately 120 minutes (If you arrive late, the experience time may be shorter.) If you would like to wear a wetsuit, please let us know your height and gender when applying so that we can prepare it.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Professional performers will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko drums! Post on social media and receive an original senshafuda (sticker)! [Request slot] If you are unable to attend the regular performance time, we will hold an additional performance at your desired time. (Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request.)
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.
- Age 15~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
This is a snowshoe tour that walks on high-quality powder snow based at Little Japan ECHIGO, a renovated traditional Japanese-style inn near the Nii-Tashiro Ski Resort. After the tour, you can relax in the warm Little Japan ECHIGO building with a pellet stove. In addition, we will be offering 10% off the cafe menu to those who participate. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Reception and preparation You will receive reception and prepare snowshoes etc. at the hotel. ② Start snowshoeing ♪ Once you are ready, let's go into the silver world! ③ Take a break during the tea time course while looking at the snowy scenery ♪ Let's make tables and chairs with snow! ④On the way to the Nii Shrine course, there is also a bright red torii gate that stands out in the snow, which is one of the highlights! ⑤ End of experience After the experience is over, you can relax in the warm interior with a fireplace. You can also order drinks and snacks.
- Age 3~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.
- Age 10~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00
Aiming for the highest peak (1413m) in the Yamanakako area. After passing through the torii gate at the entrance to the mountain trail, 403 steps await you, and Ishiwari Shrine, which is enshrined at the 8th station, is said to be the stage of the large rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid in the legend of Ama no Iwato. There is a large crack in this large rock, and it is said that if you can walk around it three times clockwise, you will be blessed with good luck, and there is also a legend that the water that seeps out of the crack can cure skin and eye diseases. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka from the mountaintop and the large Katsura tree, which is said to be the source of the Katsura River. This is a very satisfying hiking tour where you can fully enjoy history and nature at a power spot in a national park that is home to Mt. Fuji, Japan's proudest mountain!
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 14:00
``Kumiko work'' has been selected as a made in JOETSU craft. You can try your hand at making a Kumiko coaster at the Arai Craft Class. There are two types of designs: the traditional ``Amanoha'' pattern and the ``Snowflake'' pattern, which is a symbol of the Myoko region, which is an area with heavy snowfall.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 17:45
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 16:30
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 15:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 7~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00
Yamanashi Prefecture is a trekking tour that you can enjoy in the Fuji northern foot area (Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Saiko, Fujiyoshida, Lake Shoji, Lake Motosu) at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It's an easy course that takes about 1 hour each way, so even outdoor beginners can do it! Enjoy the magnificent scenery of the northern foot of Fuji! Those who do not have equipment are also welcome. Free rentals (trekking shoes, trekking poles, backpacks, gloves, rain jackets and pants) are available, and professional mountaineering guides will carefully teach you everything from how to use the equipment to how to walk. *The number and size are limited, so please contact us if you are interested. Let's go together to see the scenery that can only be seen at the northern foot of Fuji!
- Age 16~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 14:00
[Spectacular views of Japan you must see before you die! (According to our research)] We will take you on an electric kickboard to spectacular scenic spots that you should see at least once, such as Mt. Fuji and the five-storied pagoda, Mt. Fuji and the vermillion torii gate, and even the view of Mt. Fuji from the old-fashioned shopping street! It's sure to look great! No driver's license required! Anyone over the age of 16 can ride! Our electric kickboards are specified small motorized bicycles, so anyone over the age of 16 can use them without a driver's license. The maximum speed is 20km/h, and you can drive at a safe speed. <Flow of the plan> ① Arrive at the meeting place "Fujisan Plaza" in front of Kawaguchiko Station! ②Please check in at the "Fujisan Plaza" store and take a traffic rule test and a simple lecture. Put on your helmet, grab your keys and go! We will lend you a helmet and keys free of charge. ③ Visit the Sky Torii and Arakurayama Sengen Park around Lake Kawaguchi! You can also stop by tourist facilities, restaurants, cafes, and other gourmet spots! ④ Return to the store, return the electric kickboard, helmet, and keys and you're done!
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30
Our Jiro-style meat udon is a specialty of our restaurant that is different from regular udon and has a satisfying texture. ``Jiro-kei Yoshida Udon'' combines the nationally popular Jiro-kei ramen with Yoshida udon, a specialty of Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with a secret miso soup, back oil, minced garlic, bean sprouts, cabbage, and more. has been made into a menu. If you are looking for a Jiro style around Lake Kawaguchi and Fujiyoshida, please drop by. Once you get addicted to the meat udon noodles, you will start to feel unsatisfied with regular udon noodles.
- Age 12~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
This plan allows women to wear furisode (furisode) and men to wear haori and hakama while walking freely around town. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. Please feel free to take photos with your own cell phone or camera. This plan only runs in February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. You can also request additional photography from a professional photographer. Additional fee: 30,000 yen per group (shooting time 60 minutes) Data for 30 or more cuts will be sent by email within 5 days from the shooting date
- Age 7~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:15
We hold a SUP tour on Katsura River in Yamanashi. Try a slightly active stand-up paddle in the clear waters of Katsura River. By getting on a SUP board one by one and paddling, you can enjoy a walk on the water. Try playing on a SUP board and refresh your mind and body! Why not have a special experience while enjoying the scenery in the great outdoors? Easy access from the city center. You can participate from the first grade of elementary school! Friends and couples are welcome♪ ~ Meeting time ~ Varies depending on the season < 3/1-7/12 9/24-10/31 > 9:00 13:15 < 7/13-9/23 > 8:30 13:15 ~ What to bring ~ ・ Swimsuit (synthetic fiber underwear for wetsuits is OK) ・ Bath towel ・ Water shoes (rental is also available) ・ Glasses bands for those who wear glasses (also available for sale) ~ Plan flow ~ ① Meeting / Reception: 10 minutes You will be asked to sign the participation consent form and injury insurance consent form. ② Changing clothes: 20 minutes After changing into your wetsuit in the changing room, we will move to the starting point by car. When we arrive at the starting point, we will give a safety briefing, so please listen carefully. ③ Tour start: 90 minutes While enjoying the scenery of the deep valley, there are plenty of fun activities such as boating and jumping from rocks. ④ End of tour / changing clothes: 30 minutes Return to the base by car, change clothes, and then you are free to disband. Please relax at the base where you can see the train.
- Age 16~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
[Touring smoothly on an electric kickboard while looking at Mt. Fuji♪] This is a plan to tour tourist attractions at the foot of Mt. Fuji using an easy-to-ride rental electric kickboard. No driver's license required! Anyone over the age of 16 can ride! Our electric kickboards are specified small motorized bicycles, so anyone over the age of 16 can use them without a driver's license. The maximum speed is 20km/h, and you can drive at a safe speed. Your destination is your freedom! For example, if you go around Lake Kawaguchi, it will be approximately 20 km, and you will be able to enjoy a pleasant run along the shore of Lake Kawaguchi while looking at the majestic sight of Mt. Fuji. In addition to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi, you can also enjoy gourmet facilities such as popular cafes and bakeries, as well as beautiful spots! If you go to Arakurayama Sengen Park, you might be able to see the famous five-storied pagoda known as Chureito and Mt. Fuji! If you're having trouble deciding where to go, our local staff will tell you everything from must-see spots to secret hidden gems. Luggage can be stored for free at the store, so it's recommended as a form of mobility while traveling. <Plan flow> ① Arrive at the meeting place “Fujisan Plaza” in front of Kawaguchiko Station! ②Please check in at the "Fujisan Plaza" store and take a traffic rule test and a simple lecture. Put on your helmet, grab your keys and go! We will lend you a helmet and keys free of charge. ③Freely tour around the foot of Mt. Fuji! You can also stop by tourist facilities, restaurants, cafes, and other gourmet spots! ④ Return to the store, return the electric kickboard, helmet, and keys and you're done!
河口湖を散策するには、サイクリングの代わりになるものと思われた。利用に先立ち、交通安全に関する試験があり、適切な対応をしていると思った。ただ、安全なコースを記載したMAPの提供があればなお良かった。加えて、他の事業社は、安全に対する意識が低いようであったので、自治体も含め地域で電動キックボードの安全な使用についてのルールづくりをしたらどうか。
- Age 12~Age 120
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
To put it simply, it ’s a “sluggish sled” that slides down the slope. Operation is not difficult, it is attractive to turn, stop and enjoy easily! Ski & snowboard Even if you can't, you can play plenty.
- Age 6~Age 120
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
Exhilarating rafting on the open Shinano River! It's full of fun and recommended for families♪ Enjoy the rafting tour held at the foot of Mt. Naeba, a spacious rafting experience where you can enjoy the wide blue sky and the scenery that feels like eternity! ☆A number of rapids are exciting, relaxing in the waterfalls Is the Shinano River calm? I am often asked this, but it is a popular rafting spot with a good balance of rapids and waterfalls ♪ ☆ Hot spring bathing included The bathing fee is included in the price, and you can refresh yourself in the hot spring after the tour!
- Age 6~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00
In Matsumoto, a town where rich nature and tradition combine, you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures at once: kimono, rickshaw, and shamisen. [Kimono selection/dressing/hair set] Please choose your favorite kimono at "Hanakomichi" in front of Matsumoto Castle. We can also assist you in coordinating items according to the season and the customer. Dressed in traditional Japanese costumes and having your hair styled by a stylist, you will be able to feel the Japanese etiquette through your attire. Now the nostalgic experience begins. [Round around Matsumoto Castle and the castle town by rickshaw] A rickshaw will pick you up at "Hanakomichi". Enjoy the atmosphere of a castle town while listening to the history of Matsumoto Castle and town from the hawker. Along the way, we will talk about recommended shops and information that may not be found in guidebooks, tailored to your interests. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" in Nakamachi. The view from the rickshaw is higher than usual. It will be an elegant moment. [Learn about the shamisen from a musician and watch a live performance] At the end of the experience, go to the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" and enjoy a shamisen performance experience under the guidance of a musician and a live performance just for customers. The sound of the shamisen that you hear live is truly the traditional sound of Japan. Experience the unique aesthetic sense and sensibility of the Japanese through the shamisen, which has been loved for a long time in Japan. The sound of the shamisen echoing through Matsumoto, a town where tradition and nature blend together, will surely make your trip an unforgettable memory.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00
≪Adult strawberry picking fee is 50% off♪ Winter/Spring strawberry picking "Standard all-you-can-eat course" 30 minutes all-you-can-eat≫ The standard course allows you to enjoy all-you-can-eat red strawberries of one variety for 30 minutes. The type of strawberry will be one of the standard varieties such as Benihoppe or Kaorino, depending on the growing conditions. ▼Prices and admission fees included▼Seniors (70 years and older)... 1,700 yenAdults (junior high school students and older)... 3,800 yen ⇒ 2,150 yen *Strawberry picking fee 3,300 yen x 50% OFF!! + admission fee 500 yenElementary school students... 1,700 yenChildren (4 years and older)... 1,300 yenInfants (3 years and younger)... Free▼Information about our farm▼★★Top ranking in the annual strawberry picking popularity ranking★★ (1st place in 2019, 1st place in 2022, 4th place in 2023: Hokuriku Koshinetsu area, Ikoyo survey)Karuizawa's winter and spring strawberries are characterized by their melting sweetness. The strawberry picking house is located in a plateau area at an altitude of 1,000m, so the temperature difference between day and night creates strawberries with a rich flavor. Although the harvest volume is reduced by the time-consuming cold-weather treatment (exposing the strawberries to the cold) and manual thinning, the strawberries are grown with the artisan's skill to produce strawberries with a richer flavor than anything you've ever tasted before. Please enjoy this experience that can only be found in Karuizawa to your heart's content. All strawberry greenhouses are grown in clean elevated greenhouses, making picking easy. The garden is located in Firefly Village, with a great view and surrounded by the majestic Mt. Asama, about a 10-minute drive from Nakakaruizawa Station. *Starting this season, we will be collecting an admission fee as a facility maintenance cooperation fee. Thank you for your understanding.
- Age 1~Age 85
- Within 1 hour
The entire experience takes 15 to 30 minutes, so it's perfect for when you have a bit of free time! Enjoy a casual kimono experience. A qualified kimono dresser will assist you in either Japanese or English. Please enjoy taking photos inside the building. You can also take photos in front of the photo panels of Mt. Fuji or in the Japanese-style room.
- Age 1~Age 85
- 4~5 hours
You can rent a kimono for up to 5 hours, so you can enjoy the area around Lake Kawaguchi without worrying about time! Choose your favorite from among the many kimonos and yukatas. A qualified kimono dresser will be able to assist you in Japanese or English. Even when the weather is bad, you can take pictures of Mt. Fuji on the photo panel or in the Japanese-style room.
- Age 1~Age 85
- 2~3 hours
You can rent a kimono for up to 3 hours, so you can enjoy a walk around Kawaguchiko Station! Choose your favorite from among the many kimonos and yukatas. A qualified kimono dresser will be able to assist you in Japanese or English. You can enjoy taking photos on the Mt. Fuji photo panel and in the Japanese-style room.
- Age 1~Age 85
- 2~3 hours
A combination plan of about 30 minutes of tea ceremony and up to 2 hours of kimono experience! A special experience where you can wear a kimono and have a tea ceremony in a Japanese-style room! Convenient in front of the station! A qualified kimono dresser will be able to assist you in Japanese or English. You can enjoy taking photos on the Mt. Fuji photo panel and in the Japanese-style room.
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