【Solo participant】 Things to do in Japan Page 202

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

Riding a kayak, breeze a clear stream, Shimanto River! It will be able to experience the sense of unity with nature. Here is the kayak (for 1-seater) course. ※ passenger of the dog is possible ♪ please contact us.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to try bouldering in Nagoya? At Bouldering House Knot, an indoor climbing gym for beginners, located within walking distance of the station, instructors will give you a thorough one-hour lesson. They will clearly explain how to climb and safety rules, as well as how to put on your shoes and how to use the holds. It is also popular with overseas visitors as an activity that can be enjoyed casually between sightseeing. All necessary equipment can be rented, so you can come empty-handed! It is an indoor facility that can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so you don't have to worry about the weather.

• For Rainy Days

• 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 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is a full-scale MTB tour that starts from the top of the caldera's outer rim of Lake Mashu and gently descends to Kaminoko Pond filled with emerald green water! First, we will climb from Kaminoko Pond to Uramashu Observatory by eMTB, but since it is equipped with an electric assist, let's climb while enjoying the scenery at a leisurely pace. It is a single track from Uramashu Observatory! There are some technical sections along the way, but the slope is gentle, so even beginners can enjoy it!

• Age 10～Age 80
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:20

Located in the south of the Okuchichibu Mountains, "Kantokusan" is a mountain with an altitude of 2,031m. It is a popular mountain that can be climbed in a day, but has a wide variety of areas such as grasslands, forests, and rocky areas. In particular, the "strange rock climbing" attracts many climbers! There is nothing blocking the view from the summit, so you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance. Enjoy this popular mountain, which is also chosen as a training ground for rock climbing debuts and conquering the Japanese Alps, with a local climbing guide. [Set date] Requests accepted all day [Meeting place] If going to the meeting place by train ▶ 8:20 JR Shioyama Station ticket gate If going to the meeting place by car ▶ 8:50 Michi-no-Eki Hanakage no Sato Makioka *Details about the meeting place will be provided after you apply for the tour. *The tour starts from the trailhead. Please note that it is not from the meeting place. The guide will show you or guide you to the trailhead at the tour meeting place. *If you meet at the JR Enzan Station ticket gate, the cost of transportation (round trip) to the trailhead is not included in the tour price. [Itinerary] Trailhead (around 9:20)...Kantokuyama...Near trailhead (end of tour) *The view of the surrounding mountains may vary depending on the weather. Please be aware of this in advance. *The itinerary may change depending on the conditions on the day. *Please refer to the estimated return time for the time required. (This may vary depending on walking speed.) [Information] Time required: Approximately 7 hours Elevation difference: Approximately 720m Level: ★★ (Intermediate) Note) All of the above are estimates.

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

You can experience "Kurorto Health Walking", which is based on exercise therapy practiced in Germany's natural surroundings! The keywords are "cold and smooth" and "don't try too hard." Using the wind to keep your skin cool and dry, you can walk effortlessly according to your physical strength. Let's experience improving your health while having fun on the sea and fields courses in Mitane Town! *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *Some courses are not available during the winter. ～Course Introduction～① [Kotooka Kua Ancient Road Course] Beautiful mountain wildflowers can be seen throughout the year, the undulating dirt path increases your exercise load, and you can see the Shirakami Mountains and Lake Hachiro from the observation deck. It is also a course rich in nature where you can enjoy encounters with small animals. It can be used in all seasons and is conveniently located close to the national highway. ② [Moritake Onsen Ishikura Mountain Course] This course is most recommended in spring. In spring, you can see clusters of Japanese staghorn cabbage and skunk cabbage, as well as many valuable wildflowers. Because the course is a mountain road with many ups and downs, it is divided into three courses depending on physical strength. This is a course that can be enjoyed according to your physical strength, from those who are not confident in their physical strength to those who are confident. Near the course is ``Moritake Onsenkyo'', which has been popular as ``Akita's back parlor''. ③ [Kamayahama Sunset Course] The only seaside course. Kamayahama Beach, a popular beach with clean water in Akita Prefecture, is part of the course. Beautiful views of the Sea of ​​Japan, forest bathing in the pine forest, and the spectacular view of windmills lining the beach. It is a luxurious course in a sense, with many things to see and enjoy. ~Time schedule~9:30 (13:30) [Meeting, reception, health check] Please gather at the starting point of each course (your guide will be waiting for you). After checking in, we will check your physical condition before walking. 9:40 (13:40) [Walking start] After stretching and relaxing your body, start walking. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is an adventure dam kayaking experience. It is a tour that guides you to the waterfall, which is a little-known spot that can only be reached by kayaking at the nearby Ryugahana Dam Lake. It can also be used by families with children, student groups, and couples. We use a stable recreational kayak for beginners, so everyone from first grade girls to 80-year-old grandmas can ride with confidence. Everyone wears a life jacket, so even those who can not swim can experience with confidence, and we also have a two-seater tandem seat for small children and those who are uneasy to ride alone, so please let us know when you make a reservation. .. After the experience, take a shower, change your clothes, and enjoy a tired body-friendly milk pudding and a drink ♪

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

The cherry blossom cloth was certified as "Kanagawa Nadeshiko Brand 2015" (KNB)! Sakuran cloth pleasure is gaining popularity from customers as a fashionable comfortable cloth pleasure. We constantly make improvements to create a comfortable cloth pleasure, we offer a variety of series so that you can choose a fashionable pair that suits you.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Sakuran cloth sandals have been certified as "Kanagawa Nadeshiko Brand 2015" (KNB)! Sakuran Nuno Zori has been well received by customers as a stylish and comfortable cloth sandal. We have made continuous improvements to create cloth sandals that are always comfortable to wear, and we offer a variety of series so that you can choose a stylish pair that suits you. You can choose the color of the base and the thong, so the original pair will be completed. We have more than 250 kinds of thongs.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

Welcome to Hokkaido Great Adventure! As pioneers of SUP in Hokkaido, many of our SUP guides are instructor graduates and have welcomed many clients for many years. With the motto of trust and safety, we offer SUP cruising tours in the beautiful town of Yoichi, located at the base of Hokkaido's Shakotan Peninsula. Our experienced instructors will give you a thorough and easy-to-understand lecture so that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. While riding a SUP board and leisurely paddling through the clear blue sea, you can feel up close the impressive cliff walls and rock faces that have been eroded by the waves over the years. The magnificent blue scenery that spreads out before you is breathtakingly majestic and will be an experience that will be deeply engraved in your heart. Even if you are trying SUP for the first time, why not embark on a new adventure on this tour where you can fully experience the beauty of nature and the fun of adventure?

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

An experience-based glamping facility located in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, which opened in July 2021. A 30-second walk to the beach, it is located in a perfect location for marine leisure, and you can experience marine sports in the sea with white sandy beaches that are outstandingly photogenic. You can enjoy your favorite marine leisure at Takasaki Beach, which is famous for its white sand beach within a 30-second walk. Takasaki Beach is a beach known to the locals. Enjoy the atmosphere of a private beach. Marine leisure can be used by multiple people.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

Experience scuba diving in a coral-rich underwater world in Nango-cho, Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. After practicing and getting used to it in a shallow place where you can get your feet, go to the underwater world. Participation is possible from 10 years old, and the instructor will give a polite lecture. Experience the extraordinary underwater world.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:30

★ Fan diving at Pono Pono is a completely small group with plenty of peace of mind and satisfaction! One instructor per group! ★ The guide will take a picture of the diving, and it will be a free service! ★ Take a boat to sea turtles, manta rays, and phantom islands. Slow and leisurely diving with a completely small group of peace of mind! Guide and buddy for one person! You can concentrate on diving without worrying about other people (^^) / If there is no problem with the sea conditions, head to the phantom island, aiming for a time when there are as few people as possible. Match the style of your choice. (I want you to support me firmly! I want to concentrate on the camera without moving too much! I want to swim in a wide range! I want you to leave it! Please do not hesitate to order more or less on the slate.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meeting, filling out the application form, changing clothes 15 minutes ② Departing for the point, explanation 30 minutes ③ Diving 60 minutes at the first place ④ Diving 60 minutes at the second place ⑤ Moving to the phantom island 30 minutes ⑥ Relaxing time on the phantom island 30 minutes ⓻ Return to port 30 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

In winter, Shiretoko's famous waterfall, Furepe Falls, turns into blue icicles, and the spray of the falls, blown by the north wind, creates a mysterious shape. Behind Furepe Falls, the silvery Shiretoko mountain range stands, and during the drift ice season from late January to early March, a majestic drift ice field spreads out below. To reach Furepe Falls, you will put on snowshoes (Western snow shoes) and walk freely through the forest, searching for forest creatures and their traces. Places that are difficult to access from spring to autumn become walkable thanks to snow and snowshoes, so this tour is characterized by many new discoveries. Enjoy the spectacular scenery that is typical of Shiretoko and the snowshoeing experience together. *Due to the lack of sufficient snowfall from early to late December and late March, there is a high possibility that you will be guided in boots instead of snowshoes. In that case, we will guide you to the "Furepe Falls Nature Walk" tour in the same area during the snow-free season (adults: 3,100 yen, children: 2,000 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

■■■Infection control measures in progress■■■Photos and videos taken with a GoPro will be given as a gift! Behind the Ginowan Convention Center! 13 minutes by car from San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY♪This plan allows you to enjoy popular marine sports at a marina in the Ginowan area, which can also be enjoyed as a shopping area, at a great price♪・Jet ski experience・Banana boat・Marble・Big Boy Racing (donut-shaped tube)・Summertime (face-down riding style)※You can choose three of your favorite activities from the above♪Children aged 4 and up are OK♪Staff will provide full support, so don't worry! Life jackets are also available for rental★It's great for families and friends to have fun! It's great for couples to get excited! We will guide you through a special experience that is fun and a little thrilling in the beautiful sea! ■Time required 15 minutes■3,500 yen per person

• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

[Introduced in KYT News every! ] Oganekyu Beach is the entrance to the phantom beach, Yurigahama. The shallow sea extends approximately 2km offshore, and on clear days, a beautiful emerald green landscape spreads out before your eyes. The entire area is a national park, and it is also a place where nature remains untouched. We will perform a tent sauna on the Oganekyu coast. Please come and see the most beautiful sea in the world right in front of your eyes. *Since it is reserved for private use, we recommend that multiple people use it.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

This program is a program where you can ride a twin canoe with a guide, touch the water leisurely, learn about nature, and enjoy the singing of wild birds. In the cool climate of around 25 degrees Celsius even in summer, the tour mainly uses the tributaries of Onuma, which are relatively unaffected by wind waves. This is a recommended program for those who want to "listen to the chirping of wild birds slowly" and "want to take nice pictures". In addition, it takes only 90 minutes from meeting to dissolution, making it an easy program to incorporate into your itinerary.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

Enjoy a special time while enjoying your meal at a VIP seat (table on the sand)! You won't have to wait in line at the food stalls, and you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes, such as Diamond Head's specialty, grilled squid by the ama divers, and grilled turban shells caught that morning. One drink of alcohol or soft drink is also included! Avoid the crowds and spend a meaningful time watching the fireworks at your leisure. Although reserving spots is prohibited at the Mikuni fireworks, this is the only place you can reserve a spot! On the day of the event, you can come to Hamachaya Diamond Head without worrying about finding a spot! There are also toilets on the beach, so you can use them without leaving the beach. You don't have to worry about missing the fireworks! Before the fireworks start, you can stay in the covered seats at Hamachaya Diamond Head until the sun goes down! If you make a reservation, we will provide parking for you for an additional 2,000 yen per car.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:30

★ Completely small group system with plenty of peace of mind and satisfaction! One instructor per group! ★ The guide will take pictures during the tour, and data will be free! ★ Take a boat to sea turtles, manta rays, and phantom islands. Take a dive boat to the points of sea turtles and manta rays as long as the sea conditions allow. Snorkeling slowly and leisurely with a completely small group system of peace of mind! The phantom island heads for a time when there are as few people as possible. ● I think it is important for guests to be stress-free, enjoyable, and like the ocean. We will explain and guide you carefully, slowly and firmly. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meeting, filling out the application form, changing clothes 15 minutes ②Departure to the point, explanation 30 minutes ③Snorkeling at the first place 60 minutes ④Snorkeling at the second place 60 minutes ⑤Move to the phantom island 30 minutes ⑥ Phantom island relaxation time 30 minutes ⓻ Return to port 30 minutes

• Pickup Service

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 20:00

For cat lovers, this is an online experience for cat lovers to travel around Tashirojima, which has more cats than people. The online-tours of "" Cat "" island, by the Cat lover, for the Cat lovers !! "Tashirojima" in Ishimaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is famous as a remote island with more cats than the number of inhabitants. There is also a shrine where cats are enshrined, and it is an island where cats have been cherished. Travel online on Tashirojima, which is irresistible for cat lovers! We will guide you with photos and videos along with convenient access information from Sendai Station and travel deals. Why don't you feel like traveling around Tashirojima while being healed by a free-spirited cat?

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Create a mini doll house or a glass garden in your room! <Frame type> *Prepared using seasonal materials, making it easy and fun to make. It will be a work with individuality by using various materials and the creation of those who make it. [There is also a small size of 9 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm] * The posted image also includes an image image. You can enjoy making it because it is prepared in advance. <*It takes about 20 days for raw plant materials to arrive>

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

■■■Infection control measures in progress■■■Photos and videos taken with a GoPro will be given as a gift! Behind the Ginowan Convention Center! 13 minutes by car from San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY♪This plan allows you to enjoy popular marine sports at a marina in the Ginowan area, which can also be enjoyed as a shopping area, at a great price♪・Jet ski experience・Banana boat・Marble・Big Boy Racing (donut-shaped tube)・Summertime (face-down riding style)※You can choose three of your favorite activities from the above♪Children aged 4 and up are OK♪Staff will provide full support, so don't worry! Life jackets are also available for rental★It's great for families and friends to have fun! It's great for couples to get excited! We will guide you through a special experience that is fun and a little thrilling in the beautiful sea! ■Duration 1 hour■8,000 yen per person

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 59
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

Free photos included! A half-day tour with plenty of fun, including snorkeling and landing on Kuefu Island. All you need to bring is a swimsuit and a towel! Kuefu Island is only 20 minutes away from Naha by our own boat. The Kerama Blue sea boasts one of the highest levels of transparency in the world, and is covered with coral reefs and greeted by many colorful fish. If you're lucky, you may even see a sea turtle. This is a tour for beginners from 6 years old. Even if you're not good at swimming, leave it to the instructor! [Snorkeling] The instructor will guide you while explaining the ecology of the fish. We will also go to the house of the clownfish familiar from "Finding Nemo" ♪ Please request a commemorative photo with Nemo ☆ The instructor who loves the sea may talk about something a bit too much, but please watch over him kindly lol [Landing on Kuefu Island] It is a unique uninhabited island that changes its appearance and shape every day. Please feel free to spend your time as you like. If you would like to take a photo, please ask the staff! *Boarding fee, rental equipment fee, and insurance fee are included. *Environmental protection tax of 200 yen per person must be paid at reception. (Cash only) Please prepare in advance as change is limited. *If you wish to rent a wetsuit, an additional 1,000 yen will be charged. *You can use your own equipment, but please understand how to use it in advance. *The target age is 6 to 59 years old. *People with asthma, epilepsy, and pregnant women cannot participate. *Depending on the results of the medical check sheet sent to all participants in advance, a doctor's certificate may be required. *In addition, even if you have a doctor's certificate, the local instructor may refuse your participation. *If the weather or your situation interferes with safety management, we may not be able to take underwater photos. *The tour may be canceled if you do not follow the staff's instructions or rules, or if safety management becomes difficult. 〜〜Schedule〜〜8:00/13:00 Meet at Miegusuku Port, reception 8:30/13:30 Depart 9:00/14:00 Arrive at point, experience begins 11:00/16:00 Tour ends. Return to Miegusuku Port. 11:30/16:30 Return to Miegusuku Port

• 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 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

When you can run freely through windsurfing, you can experience the sensation of being in the wind and being in nature. Both children and elderly people improve quickly, and we often hear that they wish they had started sooner. Even kids can have fun in almost no time! For those who want to enjoy windsurfing to the fullest, we also offer discounted set prices that allow you to enjoy the whole day!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 19:00

You can watch the futuristic fireworks entertainment ★ STAR ISLAND 2025 ★ in the waters of Odaiba Seaside Park! ! Why not take a leisurely and elegant ride on a 32 ft chartered cruiser and enjoy the spectacular fireworks? ! Up to 8 people can board the boat ♪ Welcome drinks (beer, sours, soft drinks, etc.) and snacks are given as gifts! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to include meals, please select from the options ☆彡 The futuristic fireworks entertainment ★ STAR ISLAND 2025 ★, which is performed with fireworks and drones, can only be seen so close on a boat! ! You can see it with such a spectacular force that it will not fit in your field of vision! Since it is a private tour, you can enjoy it without worrying about the people around you. Please come and spend a memorable day with us. Duration: Approximately 180 minutes Course: [Departure 19:00] Etchujima Wharf ➡ ≪Watching STAR ISLAND 2025 in the waters of Odaiba Marine Park≫ ➡ [Arrival 22:00] Enjoy it for various occasions such as cherry blossom viewing at Yumenoshima, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, sightseeing in Tokyo, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, halal friendly, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, relaxing, stress relief, stress relief, changing your mood, and refreshing yourself. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate various requests such as decorations and surprises for Christmas parties and birthday parties, so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• 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 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:15 / 12:45

``I've experienced snorkeling, so now I want to go diving'' or ``I just want to take a peek under the sea''...If that's the case, we recommend the half-day trial diving course! We will guide you around Ishigaki's sea according to your level, from beginners to experienced divers, so that even those who are worried about diving can enjoy it with peace of mind.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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