Things to do in Japan Page 127

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

How about experiencing woodworking in a quiet place in the forest in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Let's try making a wooden plate♪ Use a woodworking wheel together with a master craftsman to create your own work. It takes about two hours to carve, finish, and polish a wooden plate from a log. Enjoy spending time in the forest while experiencing the craft♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

For those who want to try it first, we recommend the "trial diving course" which can be done on a day trip. The points are set for beginners in the Miura to Seisho area. (Depending on the sea conditions, we may go to Izu area.) We check for anxiety and stress in shallow waters where you can stand, so that even those who are not good at swimming can feel safe, and then you can enjoy the underwater world at your leisure. [This course requires you to visit the school in Yokohama in advance] In order to hold a safe course, you must visit the school once before the day of the course, and then apply for counseling. (About 1 hour) Please let us know the date you would like to visit when making a reservation. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request depending on the reservation situation. [Timetable for the day] 06:00 Meet at the school in Hakuraku, Yokohama (or meet at Yokohama Station at 06:30) Depart for the site 09:00 Arrive at the site (mainly Miura and Seisho areas) Change clothes at the facility and receive a course explanation 10:00 Stress check in shallow waters 11:00 If no stress, start the course (enjoy the underwater world for about 20 minutes) 12:00 After the course, change clothes at the facility 14:00 Clean up and have lunch 15:30 Depart the site 18:00 Return to the school in Hakuraku, Yokohama 19:00 Settle and disband *This is only a reference schedule, and times may vary depending on the number of participants and the course content on the day *Disbandment may be delayed due to traffic congestion *If you have any questions, please contact us

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

Snorkeling at Nobeoka's proud coral colony point while enjoying Cruising with a private boat with a toilet designed for Diving! Why don't you experience the excitement while watching the colorful coral and tropical school of fish spread in the shallow water that you can reach?

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

The sea of Nobeoka is a 20-minute drive from the city center and is home to more than 100 types of hard corals and some of Japan's top-class colorful soft corals. A diving paradise where you can meet colorful tropical fish such as the popular anemone fish and butterflyfish throughout the year. A guide who knows all about the sea in Nobeoka will guide you on a one-on-one underwater walk, so you don't have to swim. If you are an adult, we have prepared a dry suit that you can wear while wearing clothes, so you can enjoy it all year round. [Before booking] It is known that boarding an airplane within 18 hours after diving increases the risk of developing decompression sickness. For a single dive without decompression, it is recommended that you allow at least 12 hours before boarding the plane. If you are coming from outside the prefecture, please avoid making reservations for experience diving on the day you board the plane and return.

• For Groups

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

This plan is a special experience plan that is part of Japan's traditional culture and nature, and regional revitalization. Visit the historic Mount Shosha, experience Japanese culture and Buddhist history in a quiet environment, and have a valuable experience of building the future of the region together. 1. The first part of the Mount Shosha sightseeing tour is a tour of Mount Shosha. Mount Shosha is a beautiful mountain located west of Himeji City, and is home to a Tendai sect temple called Engyo-ji. This group of temples boasts a history of over a thousand years, and is a place where you can learn deeply about Japanese Buddhist culture. You can take a cable car to the top of the mountain and calm your mind while touring the magnificent group of temples and the surrounding nature. Inside the temple, you will learn about the teachings and history of Buddhism and spend some quiet time. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour After sightseeing at Mount Shosha, we will move to an area about 30 minutes by car, where traditional rural scenery spreads. In this area, you can see traditional Japanese scenery and good old shrines. You can heal your mind and spend some quiet time in an environment surrounded by nature. You can experience the history and culture of the area while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Participation in regional revitalization The region is facing a declining birthrate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism, and participants can play a part in this. It is a valuable opportunity to actively participate in and contribute to the culture and future of the region through the tour. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture. On a different day, you will learn various traditional Japanese music and dances, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these cultural experiences, you can actually experience Japanese art and feel its depth and charm. 5. Sake brewery tour and tasting At the end of the tour, you will visit a local sake brewery. Here, you will learn about the sake production process and then enjoy a tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake made using traditional methods while learning about the history and production method of sake. 6. Active participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but is intended to actively participate in village revitalization. By contributing to the revitalization of the region, your participation will help shape the future of the region. This is a special opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture and local culture, and actually contribute to the development of the region.

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• For Groups
• For Family

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

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00

You can make original chili oil from 20 kinds of ingredients in any combination. One of the best chili oils in the world! !! Of course, I will ask you about recommended beaches and tell you about your favorite izakaya ♬ Feel like a friend, ask any questions! !! Chili oil made online will be delivered to your home with the label of the shop name you thought of ♬ It's delicious, it's attached to you, and it's definitely a taste you'll want to eat again! !!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why do not you make only one car fragrance in the world by painting the topic Aromastone in Korea now? Just set your favorite oil or perfume on the body and set it in the spout of the air conditioner! The inside of the car quickly smells out ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Receptionist and explanation (5 minutes) ② Paint work (25 minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 120
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Make pizza and baumkuchen in the bamboo grove! We also have playset, so if you can play to your heart's content. Take a deep breath of cool air in the bamboo grove of Kyoto and spend a healthy day. In the bamboo grove, you will experience making pizza using a pizza kiln and making Baumkuchen. The pizzas and baumkuchens you make are exceptional. ♫ After you're full, you can play in the bamboo grove or on the swings made of bamboo! Please enjoy the bamboo grove to your heart's content ^-^ ~ Flow of the day ~ 09:30 Meeting / Reception L Please gather and complete the reception. 09:30 Explanation L I will explain the precautions and the flow of the day. 10:00 Experience contents L At Takebayashi, you will experience making pizza using a pizza kiln and making Baumkuchen. 15:00 Dissolution L After the experience, it will be disbanded.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:10

★ Completely private charter event ★ We will hold a private charter for your group, family, or group (without other guests present). Please read the instructions to the end before applying. This is an experience program that allows you to learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. You can experience sumo wrestling by introducing the content and rules of sumo wrestling training, and actually challenging former sumo wrestlers. The program will be conducted in Japanese or English, or both, depending on the customer's nationality. After the experience, enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, forbidden moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge former sumo wrestlers 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch / Q&A Response 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution * This event will be held in a fully reserved private event. Watch a sumo show with just your group, try sumo wrestling, and have lunch. Sumo restaurant rental fee: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen per person (tax included) For example: 5 people for a sumo wrestling experience: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen (tax included) x 5 people = 170,000 yen (tax included)

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• 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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Kakashi no Sato uses the school building that was closed. It's a great place to learn. We will hold a soba making school at Amakusa, so please try it. The soba you hit yourself is exceptional! * 1 It will be an experience with one desk and one bowl. (There are 4 tables)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At Yokoyama Bamboo Store, established in Kyoto, who sells products using bamboo and constructs bamboo for building, you can experience traditional craft making using bamboo. In this plan, you will make your favorite "bamboo basket" out of 3 types.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

\The most convenient plan/This plan allows you to make good memories in a short amount of time, so you can incorporate it into your plans on the day of your arrival or the last day♪Create special memories at your favorite time and place! You can request the spot! I want to take a photo like this *Don't worry if you don't have a specific request♪Leave it to a guide who knows Ishigaki Island inside and out☆It's a private tour for one group, so you can enjoy it at your child's pace♪We will take as many photos as time allows☆After selecting the photos, we will retouch them all and send them to you in a web album within one month. Let's create memories together that will last for years!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Sakaneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Izumo, which was founded in the 5th year of Meiji. Such a long-established Japanese confectionery store opened Kissa&co Sakaneya in April 2017. At Kissako Sakaneya, we are holding a Japanese sweets making experience for groups of 3 or more people. While the craftsman will tell you about Japanese sweets and anko, you will make 2 each of 2 types of seasonal namagashi (4 in total). After the experience, you can relax slowly as it is at the cafe. Choose from matcha, coffee, black tea, matcha latte, orange juice, or yuzu squash.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

Choose from 11 types of items! Supports 2 to 3 people per jet. Unlimited rides on popular flyboards and wakeboards! Price per person 13000 yen ● Option menu ● Flyfish Price per person 2500 yen (2 people or more) Hurricane boat Price 2000 yen per person (4 people or more) Enjoy two marine sports that are unique to our shop in Okinawa at once I will do it ☆ Please take this opportunity to try it. * Please note that we do not request an option menu on the day of the event. Reservations are required, so please let us know your preference for the option menu by email or phone at the time of reservation or at least 3 days before the reservation date.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

This plan popular with girls' trips, school trips, and families ♪ Let's play stucco Shisa-lion making in the power spot of nature surrounded by sea and forest. Tiles, Yachimun, and coral parts are placed on plaster dumplings to create the desired shape. Let's complete the original Shisa! ! Also, I'm glad that the created Shisa can take home On the day ♪ Please spend a relaxing time while watching the sea.

• Girls Trip
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions on Iriomote Island! ! The World Heritage site, Iriomote Island, has been designated as a specific tourist resource, and from March 2025, access approval will be required. Spend a day touring the basin and top of Pinaisara Falls, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture, located in a very precious area. Paddle through the mangrove river while observing nature, and trek through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The natural beauty of Iriomote Island that can be seen from the top of the waterfall will remain in your heart for a lifetime. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also possible.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

⚫︎Trolling fishing experience We will prepare all the equipment, bait, tackle, etc., so you can participate empty-handed. We will do drift fishing with a body-attached tackle or a tenya. After moving to the fishing spot for about 30 minutes, we will fish in the sea area with a depth of 20m to 50m. Even if you are a beginner, we will teach you how to handle the equipment and give you advice on how to fish, so you can participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Scarecrow Village uses the school building that was closed. It's a great place to learn. We will hold a soba making school at Amakusa, so please try it. The soba you hit yourself is exceptional! Tempura is included when you eat. * 1 It will be an experience with one desk and one bowl. (There are 4 tables)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

At Kimono Rental Kyokomachi, we have prepared a lot of plans so that you can easily wear a kimono and enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto. We will lend you everything you need for kimono rental and dressing. Dressing is also included in the plan. ★Kyokomachi Plan★A complete set that allows you to choose from about 200 designer kimonos and branded kimonos. This is the most recommended plan for kimono rental Kyokomachi. Plan contents Kimono, obi, sandals, bag, tabi, + dressing

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Experience Diving Greedy plan that snorkel and enjoy at once! The water surface of the "Maedean Pass" called Blue Cave, underwater It is a cave that can enter together, and you can enjoy the wonderful blue world with its unique topography and geology. Because of safety and comfort differences, we use boats so we can go straight to the front of the cave without going down long stairs.

• Age 3～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

JUNGLE SUP OKINAWA NAGO Only. Enjoy an elegant SUP cruise on a lake surrounded by subtropical forest. A lake surrounded by rich nature. You can closely observe the unique ecosystem woven by wild birds, insects, fish, lake and forest. This is only possible with a fully-chartered private tour. In the relaxed atmosphere of your own home, you can surrender yourself to nature and enjoy the new charms of Okinawa.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Spend your weekend in the countryside. A blissful food experience that will satisfy your mind and body. Forget about the busyness of everyday life and refresh your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, surrounded by rich nature. Harvesting and rural food experiences that you can enjoy with your family are also perfect for educating your children on food. Recommended for farm dates! Enjoy a blissful moment that will satisfy your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, which is easily accessible from the city center. MenuEnjoy seasonal pesticide-free vegetable dishes and rice cooked in a hearth. [Important] As the harvest is greatly influenced by the weather, the menu on the day may be unavoidably changed. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance. The Mushio area of Yokoshibahikari-cho, Sanbu-gun, Chiba Prefecture, where the rice rural landscape of sparkling flames dance spreads out, and the Buddhist play "Kiraigo" (nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property) has been going on for 800 years. Milky Queen, produced on this land, won a gold medal in a rice contest. The best rice is cooked in a hearth made of this soil. Experience the "world's best rice ball" in the best environment, provided by Mushio's hearth. Local old ladies are looking forward to meeting you. "Earth": The hearth is made of clayey natural soil. Nearby, there is the Tonozuka Himezuka, where many clay clay figurines have been excavated. Balance your mind and body with "earthing," a health method that involves walking barefoot on the ground. "Water": All locally grown crops are grown with water from Mushio. Mushio's groundwater is used for cooking rice. In spring and summer, the entire rice field is filled with water. "Fire": The flames from burning fallen bamboo at Kosaiji Temple generate a large amount of heat, cooking the most delicious rice. Ema plaques are burned at the goma ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, and their wishes are fulfilled. "Wind": Feel the comfortable wind of Mushio. You are free to use the hammocks, reclining chairs, and mats. "Empty": A healing spot that will lead you to a state of mindlessness. It can be used as a meditation space. "Wow" Enjoy the encounters with the chefs, local ladies, and everyone you meet. #Agricultural experience #Harvesting experience #Sushi experience

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

"Learn, interact, and experience. A historical experience of the mountain pass" Special tour to commemorate the designation of the Nakasendo Usui Pass as a national historic site Walk with a guide along the remains of the Nakasendo in Annaka City. Guide earphones are used, so you can hear the explanation clearly even from a distance without crowding. Along the way, you can listen to the stories of local people who have connected and protected history, as well as enjoy a special lunch box only available on this tour from the long-established "Tamaya Drive-In" that has continued from the "National Historic Site Hasekichaya" in the place where it was founded. This tour allows you to enjoy the real thing in the local area, which is possible only because it is a tourism organization that is with the local community. Please feel free to join us! ●Tour details Annaka City has four post towns on the Nakasendo, and in the west is Usui Pass, which is on the border with Nagano Prefecture. This time, to commemorate the designation as a national historic site, we will walk along an old road in the west of Annaka City, which has been a key transportation point since the days of the Tosando road. We depart from Annaka City Tourism Organization, pass through the remains of the Usui Barrier, a national historic site, and Sakamoto-juku, and enter the old Nakasendo mountain pass at curve 9 on the old National Route 18. In Sakamoto-juku, we visit the secret treasures at the Wakihonjin Nagai Family Memorial Museum, where Emperor Meiji once rested, and have lunch in the vicinity, where we can get a panoramic view of the Sakamoto-juku townscape from a place called "Nozoki" on Mt. Haneishi. After lunch, we walk through the mountain forest, which still retains the appearance of the time, while visiting historical sites along the way, and head for Kumano Shrine and the observation deck at the top of the mountain. ●Time schedule (approximate) 9:25 Meet and check in at Annaka City Tourism Organization (441-6 Yokokawa, Matsuida-cho, Annaka City) *You can make it on the 8:49 Shinetsu Line from Takasaki 9:30 Depart 9:40 Visit the remains of the Usui Barrier, a national historic site 10:10 Sakamoto-juku Visit the Nagai Family Memorial Museum, where Emperor Meiji once rested! 11:00 Head towards Karuizawa from C9 on the Nakasendo 11:40 Take a peek at the view of Sakamoto-juku! Lunch Enjoy the limited edition lunch from Tamaya Drive-In, which continues from the national historic site of Hasekichaya 12:10 Departure Head towards the summit while enjoying the historical sites, stone monuments, and nature along the way 15:00 Kumano Shrine 15:30 End at Usui Pass Lookout *Those driving can use the "Yokokawa Station South Parking Lot" *Drinks are not included with lunch. Please bring your own *There is no bus service from the lookout after arrival time. Please take a taxi or a bus from the Kyu-Karuizawa bus stop.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

The charm of snorkeling in the Blue CaveThe Blue Cave in Onna Village is a popular spot that represents the ocean of Okinawa. Snorkeling can be enjoyed easily even by beginners and those who are not good at swimming. It is easier than diving, but the charm is that you can enjoy the mysterious scenery and colorful sea world of the Blue Cave! 1. The fantastic view unique to the Blue CaveThe natural light that shines into the cave reflects off the seawater, creating a beautiful blue light. You can enjoy the "blue light curtain" seen from the surface of the water from a unique perspective of a snorkeler. The view looking up through a snorkel mask is sure to impress! 2. Interacting with colorful tropical fishThe area around the cave is home to a wide variety of tropical fish. The fish are used to people and will come close to you, so you can experience walking in the sea. • Feeding experience: When you hold food in your hand, colorful fish will gather. 3. Snorkeling is safe and easy for beginners to enjoy Snorkeling is recommended for beginners and children because it does not use oxygen tanks and you can observe the underwater world near the surface of the water. •Instructors provide thorough support: Even if you are not good at swimming, you can rest assured because you will wear a buoyant life jacket and the guide will always support you. •Easy equipment: You can easily participate with just a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. 4. It takes less time to prepare than introductory diving, so it is easy to participate. You can easily experience something out of the ordinary between sightseeing. 5. Other things to enjoy besides the Blue Cave •Okinawa's waters are extremely clear: Not only the cave, but the surrounding waters are also surprisingly clear. You can enjoy the ecosystem of coral reefs and fish while snorkeling. •Ideal for families and groups: Children and seniors can enjoy it together with peace of mind. Capture your impressions as they are! We offer a Blue Cave snorkeling and Gopro unlimited plan (3,000 yen per unit). You can easily take immersive videos and beautiful underwater photos, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Features of GoPro rental High-quality, clear shooting Use a 4K-compatible GoPro to beautifully record the mysterious light of the Blue Cave and colorful tropical fish. Recommended points •It's sure to look great on social media! Upload the videos and photos you took to social media to share your special experience. •High underwater operability makes it easy to take professional-level footage, so anyone can take professional-quality photos. •Leave precious moments with family and friends on video for unforgettable memories, and enjoy them at home as many times as you like. Why not rent a GoPro and record the excitement of the Blue Cave as it is? Please feel free to contact us for details on advance reservations and fees!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Today, let's experience making salt together while enjoying the fun of the sea and nature! "I want to eat delicious food and live happily in any era!" We look forward to sharing with you our story of aiming for a self-sufficient life and our life with nature. ### Experience Overview In this experience, we will gather at Nodahama Beach in Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture, and collect seawater. After that, we will cook salt in an outdoor stove between the bakery "Namamai Pan" and the private lodging "Piyopiyo House Kumikami" in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. On the way, we will prepare a fluffy sandwich made of raw rice bread using local ingredients for lunch. It is easy for children to do. We hope you will feel the change of seasons through activities in nature. The taste of freshly cooked salt is exceptional! ### Time Schedule- **10:00 - 10:30** Meet and move to the sea- **10:30 - 11:30** Collect seawater- **11:30 - 12:00** Move to Piyopiyo House Kumikami- **12:00 - 13:00** Lunch (sandwiches made with local ingredients)- **13:00 - 15:00** Cook seawater- **15:00 ** End and disband ☆Times may vary depending on the meeting place. ### Date of eventEvery fourth Sunday of every month (except July)Can also be held on days other than the above. If you wish, please contact us by message. ### Location/Access【Meeting place】Any of the following:Soda Airport Terminal 2, 1F outside pick-up space, Sawara Station, Seven-Eleven Noei Notehama Store【Salt cooking place】Piyopiyo House Kumikamihttps://buzzbuzzlife.theshop.jp/There is free parking for those who come by car. [Important] If you are coming by car, any number of people can participate. If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, the maximum number of seats is 3 depending on the size of the car. Children will be counted as 0 seats if they are held in their arms, and 1 seat if they are sitting alone. ### What you need- Change of clothes (clothes that can get wet or dirty)- Towel- Hat and sunscreen (outdoor work)- Water bottle (please bring your own drink)### What is included in the fee- Experience fee- Lunch (raw rice bread sandwich made with local ingredients)- Material cost### Q&A- **Q: Can I swim in the sea? **A: This is not a swimming area, so you cannot swim. - **Q: How do you collect seawater? **A: You will be asked to enter the sea up to your knees and fill it with seawater. The water temperature is based on the temperature approximately two months before. The water temperature is expected to be low from February to April. - **Q: Will the activity be canceled due to weather? **A: This is an outdoor activity, so it will be canceled for safety reasons if it rains or the waves are high.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family