2016-2017 Season Winter Activity Popularity Ranking

1st place Smelt fishing Smelt fishing, which is steadfastly popular as an outdoor activity in the fall and winter, is mainly classified into "ice fishing" and "dome boat fishing". One of the most popular and easily accessible from central Tokyo is "Dome Boat Fishing," which you can enjoy at Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture. A dome boat is a covered boat dedicated to smelt fishing, and there are boats with heating and toilets that are not affected by the weather, so children and the elderly can enjoy smelt fishing comfortably. ⇒ View national plans

2nd place Paraglider In winter, when the temperature is low and the air is clear, the paragliding experience where you can enjoy a superb view is popular. Broadly speaking, there are "floating experience" where you can try a flight of about 2m to 3m by yourself and "tandem flight" where you can experience a flight with an instructor and two people. It is popular. ⇒ View national plans

3rd place SUP SUP (Stand Up Paddle board) is popular all year round in Okinawa and Shonan. It is a popular activity even in winter because it is less likely to get wet because it is an activity that stands on a board with higher buoyancy than surfing and paddles. In addition, SUP YOGA combined with yoga is also popular among women. ⇒ View national plans

4th place whale watching From January to March, you can enjoy powerful whale watching in Okinawa and remote islands of Kagoshima. This is a seasonal activity that can only be experienced in winter of the year. Especially in Okinawa, many tourists visit in winter for whale watching. ⇒ View national plans

5th place snowshoes Snow mountain trekking wearing snowshoes called Western version snowshoes. It is the "ultimate snow play" where you can enjoy powder snow with just one body and enjoy it with a skilled guide who knows all about the snowy mountains. It is also attractive that it is held nationwide if it is an area with abundant snow. ⇒ View national plans

1st place Kimono rental Kimono rental is gaining popularity regardless of age or gender these days. More and more people are using it to enjoy sightseeing and dates in kimono, mainly in Tokyo Asakusa and Kyoto, as well as for worshipers such as Hatsumode and parties such as weddings. It is attractive that you can enjoy authentic kimono at a reasonable price. ⇒ View national plans

2nd place Ceramic art experience / classroom An unwaveringly popular ceramic art experience in the indoor category. Mainly, you can experience "potter's wheel experience" and "hand-bending" and "painting", which are said to be the basics of ceramic art, without using a potter's wheel, and it is attractive to be able to make only one work in the world. It is a popular activity as a plan to learn in earnest near your home or as a souvenir for your trip. ⇒ View national plans

3rd place Glasswork / Workshop Experience making various glass works such as glasses, accessories, and dragonfly balls. The techniques include "blown glass", "glass art" that scrapes the surface of glass to create a pattern, and "fusing" that combines multiple pieces, and you can make full-scale glass work. ⇒ View national plans

4th place Making accessories Making accessories such as silver accessories such as authentic rings and earrings and modern pendants of traditional Japanese crafts. Original accessories made by couples and couples are especially popular. It is also a popular secret that you can experience it all over the country. ⇒ View national plans

5th place Shisa making The experience of making shisa is popular in Okinawa, where tourists are constantly coming all year round. Especially on the first trip to Okinawa, it is one of the activities that many tourists experience along with Ryukyu glass. Marine activities are attracting attention in Okinawa, but manufacturing experiences are also attracting attention. ⇒ View national plans