Things to do in Japan Page 329

• Age 18～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

▼For more information, please click here (official website) https://www.shimarider.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorq663r4P2VhbKp7Mker-ozI_c9g7e8Ijc-2rz9jk5vZALdcyngWhy not try riding a moped on the Setouchi's spectacular road, the Shimanami Kaido? In fact, this road, known as a mecca for cyclists, is OK to ride on a moped! It's easy to cross to Imabari. Feel free to stop by any islands or gourmet spots that interest you while enjoying the sea breeze. Don't worry if you're a beginner. Face-to-face lectures are also available, so even first-timers can ride with confidence. All you need is a regular driver's license, and all the equipment is provided, so you can enjoy the feeling of adventure without having to carry anything. This comfortable and new Shimanami Kaido trip is perfect for those who are worried about their physical strength!

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

▼For more information, please click here (official website) https://www.shimarider.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorq663r4P2VhbKp7Mker-ozI_c9g7e8Ijc-2rz9jk5vZALdcyngWhy not try riding a moped on the Setouchi's spectacular road, the Shimanami Kaido? In fact, this road, known as a mecca for cyclists, is OK to ride on a moped! It's easy to cross to Imabari. Feel free to stop by any islands or gourmet spots that interest you while enjoying the sea breeze. Don't worry if you're a beginner. Face-to-face lectures are also available, so even first-timers can ride with confidence. All you need is a regular driver's license, and all the equipment is provided, so you can enjoy the feeling of adventure without having to carry anything. This comfortable and new Shimanami Kaido trip is perfect for those who are worried about their physical strength!

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

▼For more information, please click here (official website) https://www.shimarider.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorq663r4P2VhbKp7Mker-ozI_c9g7e8Ijc-2rz9jk5vZALdcyngWhy not try riding a moped on the Setouchi's spectacular road, the Shimanami Kaido? In fact, this road, known as a mecca for cyclists, is OK to ride on a moped! It's easy to cross to Imabari. Feel free to stop by any islands or gourmet spots that interest you while enjoying the sea breeze. Don't worry if you're a beginner. Face-to-face lectures are also available, so even first-timers can ride with confidence. All you need is a regular driver's license, and all the equipment is provided, so you can enjoy the feeling of adventure without having to carry anything. This comfortable and new Shimanami Kaido trip is perfect for those who are worried about their physical strength!

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, we will be holding a day trip experience of Sagami Sato Kagura and waterfall training in the quiet mountains of Atsugi. Waterfall training may sound like a tough experience, but we will support you so that even first-timers can take on the challenge with confidence. Training is based on the positive idea that people can start over again and again. Kagura is an ancient Japanese traditional performing art that embodies the wish that people can spend their days in good health. This time, you will watch a lion dance performance and take photos of yourself as a lion dancer. Why not refresh your mind and body through this experience and the stress we feel in our daily lives? *This plan is limited to 20 people. If there are a large number of applications, we will hold a lottery, so participation will be confirmed on August 5, 2025. Winners will be notified by email address on August 5, 2025. ~Experience flow~ 8:00 We will take you to the meeting place at Atsugi Central Park by bus! 8:30 Explanation of sutra chanting We will teach you the mantras chanted during the waterfall training and their meanings. 9:30 Waterfall training at Okama Benzaiten Let's blow away the frustrations in your mind that arise from everyday life! 11:00 Relax and warm up your body and mind with a hot spring bath at Motoyu Tamagawakan. 12:00 Lunch at Motoyu Tamagawakan Enjoy meals that incorporate seasonal and local ingredients. 13:00 Experience dressing up and taking photos of the lion dance of the Sagami Sato Kagura Kakizawa Shachu Dress up in the gorgeous costume of the historic Sagami Sato Kagura Kakizawa Shachu and take photos! [Schedule in case of rain] [Meeting place] Atsugi Central Park (Registration from 9:15) [Experience 1] Goma-gyo experience (from 10:00) [Experience 2] Hot spring bath (from 11:00) [Lunch] [Experience 3] Lion dance performance, Lion dance dressing experience & photo shoot (from 13:00) [Disbandment place] Atsugi Central Park (scheduled disbandment time is 14:30)

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Want to see the famous spots but also have the freedom to follow your curiosity?This flexible walking tour is your perfect match! We'll guide you through Shibuya's iconic landmarks and then go wherever you want to go.Your guide will match your pace, ensuring a comfortable and fun experience from start to finish. Let's create your perfect Shibuya day!★Perfect for you if：You want a mix of famous sights and personal interests, from pop culture to peaceful parks.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

Looking for the perfect souvenir, the latest Japanese fashion, or that rare anime collectible?Let us be your guide! From trendy clothes and cosmetics to unique snacks and even a judo belt, we know where to find it.Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll take you to the best shops to make your shopping dreams come true.★Perfect for you if: You want help navigating the shopping scene and finding specific items without stress.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

Ready for a culinary journey through the heart of Shibuya? This tour is designed for food lovers and anyone wanting a delicious, relaxed experience without too much walking. We'll hop between amazing cafes or explore the world of Japanese street food. Just bring your appetite!★Perfect for you if: You want to experience Japan's food culture, from cute cafes to savory street food.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Shibuya is a must-visit place when you come to Tokyo. There are many attractive restaurants in Shibuya. But if you don't know where to go at night, and you want to enjoy a place that the locals enjoy, not a place listed in the guidebook, we will introduce you to two uniquely Japanese places! The first is an izakaya that suits your taste, and the second is a snack bar where you can enjoy karaoke and alcohol, and you will get to fully experience Shibuya's night economy. In addition to enjoying Japanese food and sake, you can also experience Shibuya's nightlife by mixing with the locals!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 08:20

The popular "Kobushin UNESCO Park". We will head for its main peak, Kobushin-ga-take, which is also praised as one of the 100 famous mountains. [Itinerary] (Day 1) Around 10:00 Nishizawa Valley [Itinerary] (Day 1) Nishizawa Valley trailhead (around 10:00) ... Chikamaru Shindo ... Kidzuyama ... Kobushin hut (around 16:00 / overnight stay) (Day 2) Kobushin hut (departure 6:00) ... Kobushin-ga-take ... Tokuchan Shindo ... Near Nishizawa Valley trailhead (scheduled for around 13:00) *We will respond flexibly depending on the conditions on the day. *Return time varies depending on the walking pace of the participants. *This is an accommodation plan with one night and two meals (dinner and breakfast). Please bring an inner sleeping bag or travel sheet as you will need it for the night. *Men and women may share a room. [Information] Required time: Approximately 12 hours Elevation difference: Approximately 1350m Level: ★★★ (Advanced) Note) The above are all guidelines.

• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 11～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. Ina Valley has many agricultural and livestock products. Why not try making a galette using buckwheat flour, one of these? Hunt for seasonal ingredients to put on the dough at farmers' shops and farmer's markets! Experience the deliciousness of Ina Valley! ~Schedule for the day~ 9:00 Inasse north side (Lawson side) square / Explanation of the exit route and how to use the e-bike / Depart on the e-bike with the guide's guidance! ↓9:30 Head to the farm to look for fresh vegetables! Hear about the farmer's thoughts on vegetable growing and seasonal recommendations, and purchase fresh vegetables on the spot. ↓10:50 Le Bretagne (Le Bretagne) Following the example of the home of galettes in Brittany, observe the cooking of authentic galettes made only with buckwheat flour from Minamiminowa, salt, and water. Taste the delicious galettes that you make. ↓12:10 Each team is set a "galette budget" and must procure ingredients for the galettes within the set amount. A budget for purchasing ingredients will be set from the participation fee paid. It's fun to spend time discussing things like "What should we buy?" and "This would go well with a galette." ↓13:30 Finally, it's time to try making a galette. Although there are no rules in the recipe, the dough is made from locally produced buckwheat flour fermented with cider and left to sit overnight for an authentic taste. Use a "galette roll" to stretch the dough into a round shape... ↓16:00 End of the tour at KOUTEN (6 minutes' walk from JR Iida Line Tatsuno Station).

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. A young apple farmer will answer the question, "Why is apple cultivation so popular in the Ina Valley?" This is a study tour where you can learn about both traditional and modern apple farming methods. Enjoy a different kind of sightseeing by taking an adventurous route down roads that only locals know. -Schedule for the day- 8:30 AM -Tagiri no Sato Roadside Station / Explanation of the departure route and how to use the E-bike / Depart on the E-bike with the guide's guidance! ↓10:30 AM -Kurashi no Kobo Light meal of natural yeast bread with dough mixed with kneaded apples ↓11:30 AM -Hana no Sato Roadside Station Apple pie & Gohei mochi are available. ↓1:00 PM -Visit the farm run by the guide Why does the guide continue to be an apple farmer in the Ina Valley? ? ↓2:30 PM -End of the Tagiri no Sato Roadside Station

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. Edible activated charcoal made from red pine is popular among health and beauty conscious people, as it is expected to have a detoxifying and body temperature raising effect. While learning a little about red pine, you can stop by sweet shops and enjoy charcoal gourmet food! ~Schedule of the day~ 9:30 Meet at Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station / Explanation of departure procedure and how to use e-bikes / Depart on e-bikes under the guidance of a guide! ↓ Ariga Sawmill / In a daze Brewing / Kashian Ishikawa Alps Factory Learn the basics of red pine! / Red pine beer is available as a souvenir. / Snacks and breaks ↓ 12:30 Lunch is black udon! Soba restaurant Shinbei ↓ 14:30 Forest therapy walk Refresh your mind and body! , Snacks, wood charm making ↓ 15:30 End of Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Experience the electric energy of Shibuya's nightlife with a local guide!This tour is for those who want to dive into Japan's vibrant food and drink scene after the sun goes down.We'll show you the best local spots, from traditional pubs to hidden bars, ensuring you have a fun and safe night out.★Perfect for you if: You love good food and drinks, and you're curious about authentic Japanese nightlife.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Like the tea ceremony and calligraphy, sento (public baths) are one of the most important traditional cultures in Japan.What is the correct way to take a bath? Are there any bathing etiquette? Our bathing specialists will answer any questions you may have about bathing, and then you will actually try bathing!This experience is a new experience that traces the history of sento (public bath) culture and allows you to experience it for yourself, and it can also help you become healthier.Orientation will be held at a cafe that used to be a sento (public bath). During the orientation, we will explain the 1300-year history of Japanese public bath culture and give you a paper summarizing recommended bathing methods, so you can deepen your understanding of public bath culture and bathing methods.After that, you will practice the bathing method we explained to you at Funaoka Onsen.Why not experience Japan's sento culture, which boasts a rich tradition, with all your senses?

• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:40 / 13:00

By rowing a 7m long vessel called a cutter boat on the sea, you can experience the importance of working together with your friends. You will also return to port by yourself, so you can feel a sense of accomplishment. For those who have experienced it at school trips, etc., it will be a nostalgic experience! Please enjoy the experience while remembering those days! I'm sure it will bring back memories! For those who have never experienced it, please feel the exhilaration of cutting through the wind with an oar that you are rowing yourself! Groups of friends are also welcome! Awaji Island is surrounded by the sea and is rich in nature. The view of the sea is nice, but the view of Awaji Island from the sea is something else! Instructors will also be on board, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Experience Schedule [Morning Session] 8:40 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 9:40 Move to wharf (10 mins) 9:50 Boarding (10 mins) 10:00 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 11:20 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 11:30 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 11:40 Disband [Afternoon Session] 13:00 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 14:00 Move to wharf (10 mins) 14:10 Boarding (10 mins) 14:20 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 15:40 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 15:50 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 16:00 Disband

• Age 20～Age 60
• 1 Day or more

This retreat is based in a renovated old house in "Niikai," a rural area in Echigo Yuzawa that once flourished as a post town. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this land, feel the warmth of the people, and face yourself.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

In the oldest books in Japan, the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, it is written that the two ancestral gods Izanagi and Izanami created the land of Japan from Awaji Island, so it is called the "Island of Creation". In this retreat (tour), we will visit the sacred rocks and megaliths that are the objects of worship for the two gods. We will walk along the Izanagi Rock and mountain paths to visit megaliths such as Izanami Rock, which are not listed on tourist maps. It is a low mountain, so beginners to mountain walking are also OK. When you go through the narrow rock chamber of Izanami Rock, you will feel like you are being born through the birth canal. You can also look at the spectacular view and lie down on the megaliths, and feel the romance of the creation myths and ancient times while listening to the guide's deep and deep mythological mystery solving stories like Bura Tamori. In the mysterious nature of the Island of Creation, away from everyday life, focus on yourself and relax, refresh, and reborn your mind and body! Recommended for those who: are tired of Awaji Island's tourist attractions; want to see the unknown world of Awaji Island; want to enjoy hidden places and spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, rural areas, the sea...; are interested in myths, power spots, and ley lines; want to get away from everyday life and relax and refresh themselves.Experience Schedule (The places and order of visits may change after consultation depending on the course and schedule, weather conditions, participants' requests, physical strength, etc.)10:00 Meeting and opening greetings10:15 Departure by car (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)10:30 Walking around Izanagi Rock11:15 Car travel (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)11:35 Walking around Iwakura/megalith12:00 Lunch (Hacchoiwa), Izanami Rock, Amanoiwafune, etc.14:50 Closing greetings (on site or at the meeting place)15:00 End

• Age 20～Age 60
• 1 Day or more

This retreat is based in a renovated old house in "Niikai," a rural area in Echigo Yuzawa that once flourished as a post town. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this land, feel the warmth of the people, and face yourself.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not go and discover the lost history of this town that flourished as a post town on the road during the Edo period? Kyohei Tamura, our guide for this Snow Country Retreat, majored in history in college and is a big fan of the Sengoku period. He fell in love with the history of the Mimata region. Although it is not famous, there are anecdotes that allow you to feel the breath of the people of the Edo period, and stories of the head of a family that lived in the village from its early days and continued to protect the oldest wakihonjin that still exists on the Mikuni Kaido road. Let's trace the history together, which is full of emotion that cannot be conveyed by words alone. Nowadays, the area is famous for its ski resorts, but the lives of the people who have been living here since the Edo period are the backbone of how it got to where it is today. There are things that become clear when you focus on the lives of the people who lived and continued to live strong lives despite being tossed about by the flow of history. It's not just skiing, but you can feel the charm of this mountain village. Although it is a "history retreat," no specialized knowledge is required. We will guide you not only through historical facts but also the feelings of the people at that time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00

Let's make and eat "onigiri", a traditional Japanese home-cooked food! We will explain the key points of how to make onigiri, such as grilled salmon, pickled plum, tuna mayo, kelp, and bonito flakes, so try making onigiri with your favorite ingredients. You can eat the completed onigiri on the spot. For hygiene reasons, you cannot take them home. You can learn about Japanese soul food in a fun and delicious way. ~Schedule~ ① Wash your hands and prepare We will prepare your hands while explaining the flow of the experience. ② Sit down and explain the ingredients and how to make them ③ Taste the ingredients Each person will make onigiri. ④ Enjoy the onigiri you made Make onigiri with 5 different ingredients. In addition to the traditional ingredients of "onigiri", such as pickled plum, salmon, and kelp, you will make simple rice balls with popular ingredients at convenience stores such as tuna mayo. It's perfect for a lunchtime experience!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 11～Age 65
• 1 Day or more
• 11:00

Staying in a mountain hut at Mt. Mitsutoge is the perfect experience to prepare for climbing Mt. Fuji. Mt. Mitsutoge, located in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a gentle mountain with an altitude of 1,785m, and is a great location to enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji up close. You can relax in a mountain hut with a homely atmosphere. The appeal is that you can gain confidence in climbing Mt. Fuji while getting your body used to it with a moderate climbing distance. The time you spend relaxing at Mt. Mitsutoge will support your first step to Mt. Fuji in an enjoyable way. ~Schedule~ [Day 1] 11:00 Meet at Mitsutoge Station Check your equipment, health, and itinerary at Mitsutoge Station 12:00 Start climbing It is a 20-minute journey from Mitsutoge Station to the trailhead. After starting the climb, take plenty of breaks and aim for the summit. 17:00 Arrive at Mitsutoge Sanso Arrive at today's goal, Mitsutoge Sanso, and spend some time relaxing at the mountain hut. [Day2] 9:00 Depart from the lodge in the morning. It takes 30 minutes from the lodge to the summit. Climb the summit of Mitsutoge, Kaiunzan, and slowly descend. 13:40 Arrive at Mitsutoge Station. Arrive at Mitsutoge Station at 13:40. Return to Tokyo at 17:00. *This may vary depending on the walking speed of the participants. Please note.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

This is a condensed experience of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, renting out the Nebuta House Wa-Rasse. Enjoy a special time experiencing the Nebuta and Aomori. You will enjoy the authentic music of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and experience the dance of the dancers and musicians. The experience will conclude with a meal made with plenty of Aomori ingredients, which will last about 3 hours. Jawamegu means "thrilled, excited, trembling" in Tsugaru dialect. This premium content will allow you to feel the "jawamegu" feelings of Aomori residents who are looking forward to the main summer festival. After making special Nebuta goods and experiencing Nebuta production such as coloring, you will listen to a Nebuta music performance by a group that actually plays at the festival in front of the Nebuta exhibited in Wa-Rasse. After that, you can change into a dancer's costume and actually play the music yourself in the Nebuta exhibition hall to deepen your experience. You will also experience participating in the festival as a participant, becoming a dancer and becoming one with the others. After that, you will appreciate the artistic paintings of the Nebuta artists, and then enjoy a meal of mainly local cuisine as the finale of the festival, making this a plan that allows you to fully experience the festival in three hours. [Scheduled dates] 2025 January 12 (Sunday), January 25 (Saturday), January 26 (Sunday), January 28 (Tuesday), January 30 (Thursday), February 16 (Sunday), February 23 (Sunday), March 1 (Saturday), March 8 (Saturday), March 9 (Sunday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday), March 29 (Saturday), March 30 (Sunday)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Tour of Kishiwada, a fortress city with a different culture from Osaka and Kyoto. On this tour, you will visit Kishiwada, a fortress city that protected Osaka, Kyoto, and the Edo Shogunate from behind the scenes. Kishiwada City was an important base for defending Osaka and Kyoto from the Wakayama area, and at the same time connected Wakayama and Osaka through the Kishu Kaido road, playing a role in supporting the economic development of Osaka and Kyoto. Due to this historical background, Kishiwada has a strong presence of its own unique culture and traditions, including the Danjiri Festival, and you can experience a culture that is a little different from that of Osaka and Kyoto.

• Age 30～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Would you like to spend a special time to heal your mind and body? This tour allows you to taste fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits in a natural environment and reset your daily fatigue in a hot spring. We offer a luxurious time that you cannot experience in the city. Kishiwada City has many natural scenery such as Kumeda Pond, the largest pond in Osaka, and the mountain path of Ushitakiyama. This tour takes you around the local scenery by bicycle. For lunch, you will have a lunch made with plenty of locally grown vegetables and fruits. This tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace by bicycle. And at the end of the tour, you will soothe your fatigue in a natural hot spring. This cycling tour will heal your mind and body in a landscape different from that of the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. And sake brewing, which was recently registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will visit a 200-year-old sake brewery to see how sake is made. You can also learn about Japanese culture. At the end, you will also have a sake tasting, which will relax your body and mind.

• Pickup Service

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" was started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a form that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. You can experience chamomile harvesting only in May. After that, you will move to a different location and experience cultural experiences such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi, although it will change depending on the day. You will then move to a sake brewery where you can tour the brewery and taste the sake.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" was started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a form that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes a delicious strawberry picking experience and lunch. After that, we will move to a different location and experience cultural experiences such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi, although it will change daily. In addition, we will move to a sake brewery and have a tour of the brewery and a tasting.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This is a workshop where you can experience making snowboards using thinned cedar wood. This project contributes to the SDGs by using unneeded thinned wood without waste. Snowboarding is a sport that combines skateboarding without bindings or edges, surfing, and snowboarding. The surface of the board is non-slip, so you can enjoy it easily with boots or snow shoes. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding across the snow with a wooden board. This simple toy, which has no edges or soles and is coated with varnish or resin and has a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and is still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). Enjoy the winter season with a one-of-a-kind snowboard that you made yourself! [Limited benefits only available when you make a reservation at Activity Japan] With each snowboard, you will receive a free Arcadia hand towel and Arcadia Snowboard WAX! ◆Workshop contents and itinerary◆1. Choose your favorite blanks Boards before finishing are called "blanks". Look at the shape, wood color and design of the blanks we have prepared in advance and choose one you like! 2. Varnish the sliding surface and attach the cloth Apply varnish to the sliding surface and attach the cloth you brought or purchased. Carefully attach the cloth, paying attention to the sliding direction and the front and back of the cloth. *If you bring your own cloth, wash it once and dry it thoroughly to make it stick more beautifully. [Wait until the varnish dries] (about 40 minutes) We have a workshop and experience menu that you can experience in between! 3. Apply multiple coats of varnish, then scrape and polish it when it dries Once the varnish dries, scrape and polish it with sandpaper, and apply more varnish. *Lunch will be served during the break. 4. Finish the front side where you put your feet Cut the excess cloth to fit the shape of the board and finish the front side nicely. 5. Attach the deck pad and it's done! Thank you for your hard work! Once the varnish has completely dried, go skiing right away♪☆ Applying more varnish and polishing it will make the board even stronger. ◆ Take a short break between workshops ◆ Try snowboarding at a nearby snowboarding spot?️ Master the skill so you can ride the snowboard you made right away! [For those who wish to try] Request: The experience is scheduled for 5 hours, but it may be extended depending on the process. ・ Please bring your own lunch or use a nearby restaurant. Eating and drinking is permitted inside the building. ・ We recommend pasting cloth to increase strength. You can bring a cloth of the same size as an Arcadia tenugui and paste it on. Size: Approx. 100 cm x 33 cm

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions of Iriomote Island! ! Half a day (morning) to the Pinaisara waterfall, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture and is located in a very precious area that has been designated as a specific tourist resource even within the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island and will require access approval from March 2025. We will spend half a day observing nature while rowing through the mangrove river and trekking through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The other half day (afternoon) is free to take a leisurely tour of Yubu Island on a buffalo cart! Recommended for families with children and customers who are worried about being active all day, this is a course that can be enjoyed throughout the year by visiting the two major tourist attractions of Iriomote Island. We will visit two famous spots in the morning and afternoon. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also OK.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This two-day tour includes a snowboarding session to enjoy the satoyama terrain at the Sakegawa Eco Park campsite, which is surrounded by snowy satoyama, making a sample shaped snowboard, and a social gathering at a cottage in the eco park. Sakegawa Village is a snowy rural village with about 1.5m of snow even on the flat ground, and broadleaf satoyama spreads around the clear stream "Sakegawa" where salmon swim up. This year, Sakegawa Village's boarding friends who have enjoyed snowboarding and skateboarding in the past gathered together and established a volunteer group called the "Sakegawa Village Boarding Promotion Council" to enjoy the snowy satoyama terrain of Sakegawa Village with snowboards. The council aims to launch an original snowboard brand, and while learning from seniors who are leading the snowboard culture in the boarding industry, they are also holding activities such as snowboarding experience sessions at the village's snow festival. This tour starts at the Sakegawa Eco Park campsite, and includes a snowboarding session that makes use of the unique terrain of the snowy satoyama, making a sample shape of an original snowboard, and a boarding social gathering at a cottage in the evening. ~Experience flow~ [Day 1] 10:00 Let's try gliding down the park course and natural Satoyama course on a snowboard! 12:00 There is a restaurant in Sakegawa Village Eco Park. Enjoy your favorite lunch. (Actual cost) 13:00 Create your own snowboard at the original board making facility. 18:00 Sideboarding exchange meeting We will hold an exchange meeting that also serves as dinner. Let's have fun talking while eating local specialties! [Day 2] 9:00 Test riding with your own board Let's actually ride the board you made on the first day! * Test riding may not be possible depending on the progress of the production (dryness of the varnish, etc.). In that case, you will be asked to use the snowboard for the experience.