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[Niigata / Tokamachi] Maple syrup hunting & rice flour pancakes at a snowy day camp

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Beginners welcome - First try
Meal included
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

2～10
Participating age

4Age ～ 79 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

[Maple picking in Japan's snow country] Let's collect and taste maple syrup in the snowy forests of Japan. In this program, you will walk through a deep snowy forest on snowshoes to collect tree sap, which is the source of maple syrup. The "Itaya maple" tree protects itself by releasing a lot of sap to prevent it from freezing in winter when the temperature is low. Get some of the sap and make maple syrup. See what kind of trees produce maple syrup and whether the sap tastes sweet as it is. It may look like there are only snow and trees in the forest, but if you look carefully, you can actually feel the activities of various animals and plants. A dedicated guide will guide you, so anyone can enjoy the snowy mountains in winter with peace of mind. *Those who do not have snow boots can rent them for free. Please let us know your foot size in the remarks column of the application. [Enjoy maple syrup and pancakes on the snow] When the sap comes back, it's time to camp on the snow with a bonfire. Boil down the sap you collect yourself to make original maple syrup, and bake pancakes using pesticide-free local Koshihikari rice flour from Uonuma. Let's taste luxuriously with homemade maple syrup on freshly baked pancakes. Please experience a new way to enjoy the winter forest while enjoying the bonfire at the day camp. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

Maple syrup hunting

In this program, you will walk through the snowy forest with snowshoes to collect the sap that is the source of maple syrup. A tree called "Itaya maple" protects itself by producing a lot of sap so that it will not freeze when the temperature is low in winter. Have the sap divided a little and make maple syrup. Let's actually try what kind of tree the maple syrup can be obtained from, and whether the taste of the sap as it is is sweet!

Day camp with a bonfire on the snow

On the snow, we boil down the sap we collected to make our own maple syrup, and bake pancakes using pesticide-free local Uonuma Koshihikari rice flour. Sprinkle on freshly baked pancakes and homemade maple syrup for a luxurious taste. It will surely be a special experience!

A dedicated guide will guide you through the winter forest

There is a lot of learning in the snowy forest. At first glance, it looks like there are only snow and trees, but if you look carefully, you can actually feel the activities of various creatures and plants. A dedicated guide will guide you, so anyone can enjoy the snowy mountains in winter with peace of mind.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 6 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. 6 days to the day before the travel start date: 30% of the travel price Before the departure time of the travel start: 50% of the travel price After the departure time of the travel start: 100% of the travel price
About event termination	It will be canceled in stormy weather.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～10
About duration	3～4 hours 3 hours
Operating period	2025/1/06〜2025/2/28 January 5th-February 28th (Basically, it can be held on Wednesdays and Sundays, but please contact us on other days as well.)
Assembly time	Morning 9:00 pm Afternoon 13:00
Booking deadline	until 23:59 4 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	Cold protection, snow boots
About rental items	Those who do not have snow boots will be Rental. Please let us know your foot size in the Remarks column of the application. (500 yen per person)

Matters require attention	Entering the site without a guide after the tour is prohibited as it includes private property. Please be responsible for all accidents within the scope of your personal responsibility (such as falling) during the tour. Please refrain from participating if you are not feeling well. If the instructor determines that the guest is inappropriate to participate (appearance or physical condition) at the time of gathering or during the tour, the tour may be interrupted or the itinerary may be changed before or during the tour. However, no refund will be given in that case. Depending on the weather, etc., it may be canceled. In that case, we will decide by the day before and contact you. *Only Japanese and English are supported.
Other notifications	Please contact us in advance if you would like to pick up and drop off from Matsudai Station.

Matters require attention

Entering the site without a guide after the tour is prohibited as it includes private property. Please be responsible for all accidents within the scope of your personal responsibility (such as falling) during the tour. Please refrain from participating if you are not feeling well. If the instructor determines that the guest is inappropriate to participate (appearance or physical condition) at the time of gathering or during the tour, the tour may be interrupted or the itinerary may be changed before or during the tour. However, no refund will be given in that case. Depending on the weather, etc., it may be canceled. In that case, we will decide by the day before and contact you. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

Other notifications

Please contact us in advance if you would like to pick up and drop off from Matsudai Station.

Plan attractions

Day camp in a scenic spot where you can see the Echigo Sanzan

Rice flour pancakes are fluffy

Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy

Homemade maple syrup and pancakes on the snow are exceptional

Wear snowshoes and go out in the forest

Anyone can participate, from children to adults

Get the sap from a maple tree to make maple syrup

Observe the footprints of various plants and animals in the forest with your guide.

When the weather is nice, the surrounding snow scenery is also a must-see.

Time schedule

09:00

Morning 9:00 Meeting & explanation 9:20 Snowshoe experience & maple collection 10:00 Maple syrup & pancake making 11:00 Day camp around the bonfire 12:00 Dissolution

13:00

Afternoon 13:00 Meeting & Explanation 13:20 Snowshoe Experience & Maple Collection 14:00 Maple Syrup & Pancake Making 15:00 Day Camp Around the Bonfire 16:00 Dissolution

Access - Map

829 Yomogihira Aizawa, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 942-1544

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Assembly point

Niigata Prefecture Tokamachi City

If you arrive by car

About 45 minutes from "Muikamachi IC" on the Kan-Etsu Expressway

If you arrive by train

About 10 minutes by taxi from "Matsudai Station"

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（株） HOME HOME NIIGATA

: Niigata Minami Uonuma/Tokamachi/Tsunan (Muikamachi)

: Food making Cooking class Winter sports (snow activities) Winter sports / Snow activities Snow shoes/Snow trekking Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Guided tour Guided tour

Insurance information	Sompo Japan Nipponkoa / Accident Insurance Disability after death: 15 million yen Hospitalization insurance: 12,500 yen / day Outpatient insurance: 7,500 yen / day Liability: 125 million yen