Things to do in Japan Page 319

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Winter limited deals plan! Humpback whales return to Okinawa for breeding every winter. The Kerama Islands are famous for whale watching in Okinawa, but you can also see many whales in the sea near our home ground headquarters ♪ The dynamic performance of the whales is a moving word! Churaumi Aquarium tickets are also included as a set ♪ Achieved 100% encounter rate in 2020 and 2021! The ship is a new ship in service in 2018! Equipped with 2 toilets (with washlet) 2nd floor deck available Priority seats available

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

A special winter-only deal! Every winter, humpback whales return to Okinawa to breed. The Kerama Islands are famous for whale watching in Okinawa, but you can also see many whales in the waters off our home turf. The whales' dynamic performance is simply moving! This is a half-day plan, so it's perfect for those who want to do lots of sightseeing. We've achieved a 100% encounter rate for two consecutive years since 2020! We've also achieved 100% in 2023 and 2024! The cruiser is a new cruiser that began service in 2018, with a capacity of 43 people, two toilets (separate for men and women with washlets), priority seats, a total length of 18m, and a maximum speed of 30 knots.

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• Age 11～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

A snowshoe trek to Lake Mashu during the mid-winter season starting in the afternoon. A nature guide will take you to the Uramashu Observation Deck, which is closed during the winter. Would you like to go see the snow-covered Lake Mashu on snowshoes? Please meet at Kiyosato Ihatov Youth Hostel by 11:30 on the day of your participation. If you are coming by JR, please contact us. This is a half-day course with a gentle uphill slope. The course is reasonably priced, so even women can participate. Along the way, you can enjoy encounters with wild animals such as red foxes, red squirrels, and woodpeckers. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application because it is full. [Note] *Children under 10 years old cannot apply. *Please note that snowshoe trekking may not be possible depending on snow conditions. [Ura-Mashu Snowshoe Tour Procedure] 11:30 Please gather at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. *For those using JR, we will pick you up at JR Kiyosatocho Station. Please come by train arriving at JR Kiyosatocho Station at 11:24 or 10:58. ■Depart for the Uramashu snowshoe tour *On the way, we will stop at a convenience store and purchase lunch etc. ↓Arrive at the Uramashu Snowshoe Tour starting point around 12:00. Start your snowshoe walk towards the Uramashu Observation Deck. ↓ Around 15:30 Uramashu Snowshoe Tour ends and returns to Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. ↓Arrival at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel around 16:30

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At the sliding & spin turns, the adrenaline full throttle sea moon resort new activity finally started!

• Age 5～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

To the newly profitable plan until now, was further fly-board set of topic now, super-plump 1DAY marine sports experience can plan has emerged!

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience at Nagasuhama where many sea creatures live Diving Won't you try? Can you meet rare fish that you can not meet in your daily life? ! If you are not confident in swimming, you can do it! ! The instructor supports you carefully. Let's do the world in the sea together!

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

It is a tour to enjoy the sea of "Shakotan Blue" created by high transparency with a sea kayak. It is a "naughty expedition" where you can see the mysterious scenery and the almost transparent blue sea surface up close. It is a tour that even beginners of sea kayaking, women and children can participate with confidence. You can also observe cliffs, seabird nests and the western part of the sea that can only be seen from the sea side. No matter how many times you experience the scenery that changes with the seasons, such as early summer, summer, and autumn, you will want to visit again.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

It is a new tour that you can enjoy a road bike tour of popular number one cycling frontier Hokkaido on cycling tour of Hokkaido. Aggregation and dissolution will be Sapporo cycling tour station in front of JR Ainosato Park station. Sapporo Enjoy spectacular scenery that does not seem to be in the vicinity & enjoy comfortable back road cycling!

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• Age 11～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Nature symbiosis type outdoor park which enjoys air movement from tree to tree using standing tree of nature! Please enjoy unknown experiences and adventures in the forest of Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort.

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

You will learn the kayak operation while the down river. Will those who have attended the basic school is to the target, but the participation of the people of that same level is also OK. And earnest practice of finally actual river the techniques learned in basic school.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Is a school to teach facilitate understanding of the technologies for Downriver. The first will learn the basics of kayaking operation. Please be assured that I will firmly described in the land. After that, we will practice one by one the technology necessary to kayak operation learned on land to enter the river.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:15

I want to try somehow scary ... experience school of peace of mind to such a person! First, warm up in the land, I will tell you politely gently, such as getting on and off of the method of operation and the boat. Land finally to the river After training in! The first is dizzy, but in the end you will be cogels breeze alone!

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• Age 0～Age 80
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• 08:00 / 08:30 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

We rent fishing boats and sightseeing boats at the foot of Lake Ashi. ~Super Swan Boat for 3 people~ The Princess Ga-chan RR features an elegant appearance. The high-class steering wheel directly conveys the driver's intentions, and the spacious interior allows you to relax comfortably. The super foot pedal creates infinite speed depending on the driver's leg strength.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Kaijiro Takayama in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us after about 100 years. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony, making this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. While admiring the Hitome Senbonzakura, we will hold a kimono dressing experience and a town walking event. *Optional: A professional photographer can take photos and provide the data. (Advance reservation required) Forecasted flowering date: April 4th; Half-bloom: April 6th; Full bloom: April 10th; Cherry blossom snowstorm: April 15th. [Experience flow] Please tell the reception that you saw it on Activity Japan ↓ You can choose your favorite kimono from over 100 kimonos ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do your hair with your favorite hairpin and comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Let's go for a walk around the city in a beautiful kimono! (Must be returned by 17:00) [Price (tax included)] ・Casual kimono (women) 8,000 yen ①Hair set, hair accessory included ②Photo shoot at the cherry blossom photo spot in the store ③Free cherry blossom accessory rental ・Casual kimono (men) 7,000 yen ・Deluxe kimono (furisode/haori hakama) 40,000 yen (includes rental kimono, geta sandals, accessory case, and dressing fee) ・Staff photo shoot 14,000 yen (30 minutes) ・Photographer photo shoot (depending on the photographer's level) 27,000 yen and up (30 minutes) [Experience time] 10:00-17:00 [Return time] Return time until 17:00 ・If you choose to return on the day, please return within business hours.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

[Make Washi Paper Accessories] Use traditional Japanese paper to create unique accessories. Design earrings and ornaments to take home a lovely souvenir. ① Explore the art of washi paper Learn about the history and cultural significance of washi paper. ② Design accessories Cut the paper, shape it, and create your own accessories. ③ Decorate Add your own decorations, such as beads, colored paper, and other ornaments. ④ Pack your souvenirs Once your accessories are complete, we will carefully pack them so that you can take them home as a lovely souvenir.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

[Japanese sweets & tea ceremony experience in yukata] Wear a yukata and enjoy delicate Japanese sweets making and tea ceremony experience in a calming traditional tatami environment. ① Change into a yukata to acquire the Japanese spirit from kimono dressing. ② Japanese sweets making experience Learn the delicate techniques of Japanese sweets. Experience making Japanese sweets from kneading the dough to shaping the sweets. ③ Introduction to tea ceremony Learn the history and cultural significance of tea ceremony. Understand the meditative and respectful process that is at the heart of Japanese hospitality. ④ Tea ceremony experience Try making green tea using traditional tools. Learn how to make tea using a tea whisk. ⑤ Tasting tea and Japanese sweets Enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets with matcha while learning the traditional tea ceremony etiquette. ⑥ Commemorative photo Let's take a photo of your kimono and tea ceremony memories.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 17:30

Chichibu city has a long history, and every year on December 2nd and 3rd, the area's largest festival, the Chichibu Night Festival, takes place. This winter, splendid lights will decorate all six areas. Why not take a stroll through Chichibu Night Town and discover its history and culture?

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• Age 20～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This is Enoshima surf shop "Sears". "Winter limited menu! 20% off surfing rental board plan" Shonan's ocean is about to get into full swing. Shonan is warm even in winter, there are fewer people, and the waves are offshore and face-to-face. You can have a very pleasant surfing experience. This is a menu only available at this time of year. Get on board and experience the wonderful Shonan surfing life.

• Age 16～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

All Field Earth Canyoning Guided Tours are accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide, so you can rest assured! The course is mainly ropework and is full of the fun of canyoning, including a 15m waterfall! We will give you an experience that is different from other companies. * Canyoning is a leisure sport that uses the natural river terrain, such as sliding down the source water like a water slide, diving from rocks, and descending waterfalls using ropes while wearing special equipment. Before the tour, the guide who will be accompanying you will check the participants' health and explain the tour. Families, women's groups, friends, anyone can enjoy outdoor activities in the great outdoors.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can experience a stadium tour with track and field athletes at the National Stadium, where the Tokyo 2025 World Championships in Athletics will be held in September next year, and after changing into comfortable clothes, you can participate in a running experience event held on the stadium track. This is a valuable experience limited to 40 people per group, where you can run with athletes while receiving a lecture on running. Please join us. *Artificial turf will be laid on the track on October 27th and November 24th. The running experience event will also be held on the artificial turf. *Please bring your own clothes and shoes that are easy to exercise in. You can change in the changing room. Please refrain from wearing spikes in order to protect the track. ■Profile ・ Asuka Terada (Participated: October 27th 1st and 2nd Divisions, December 15th 2nd Division) Former Japanese record holder in the 100m hurdles in track and field. Represented Japan at the Tokyo Olympics. She started athletics in the fourth grade of elementary school, won the 100m hurdles at the Inter-High School Championships three times in a row in high school, and won the 100m and 4x100m relay in her third year, achieving a triple crown. She won the Japan Championships three times in a row from 2008 to 2010, competed at the World Athletics Championships in 2009, and was ranked number one in the junior rankings in the world, but retired in 2013 due to injuries and eating disorders. After entering university and giving birth in 2014, she switched to rugby sevens in 2016 and returned to active competition. She returned to athletics at the end of 2018. The following year, she set a new Japanese record for the first time in 19 years and competed at the World Athletics Championships for the first time in 10 years. In 2021, she broke the Japanese record twice, won the Japan Championships for the first time in 11 years, and competed in the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first Japanese athlete to advance to the semi-finals in this event in 21 years.・Tobe Naoto (Participation: November 24th, Part 1 & 2, December 15th, Part 1) Athletics, Japan record holder in high jump. Representing Japan at the Tokyo Olympics. In his third year of high school, he set a Japanese high school record (at the time) of 2.23m at the Niigata National Sports Festival, and won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships the following year in 2010. After that, he participated in the 2015 World Championships in Athletics Beijing and won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, and in 2019 he set a Japanese record of 2.35m, won the overall championship at the IAAF World Indoor Tour, and was ranked number one in the world. In 2021, he will compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, advancing to the finals.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

For a limited time, "Machi Cameras" with selfie capabilities will be installed in the stadium tour area. Customers can read the QR code with their own smartphones and take commemorative photos with the track and field in the background from a distance. If you have participated in a regular stadium tour, you can take and download photos for free, so please come and try it out!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:15

This tour allows you to visit a Japanese sumo stable. An experienced guide will explain the culture and traditions of sumo. After watching the practice, you can enjoy taking a commemorative photo with a real sumo wrestler! After watching the sumo practice, you will also have the chance to visit a vast Japanese garden and a museum that recreates Japan in the Edo period, providing a valuable experience of immersing yourself in Japanese history.

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• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

Advance reservations are required! The instructor will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and all fishing equipment and life jackets are provided! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! The fish you can catch are a variety of fish, including sea bream, sillago, horse mackerel, and filefish! In addition, from September to October, you can watch the beautiful sunset that is one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan. In addition, as a bonus, you will also receive a bathing ticket (one ticket per set) for "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port"! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and waves, we will contact you by 5:00 p.m. the day before to cancel the event. In addition, in the event of light rain, we will hold the event wearing special raincoats. [About the number of rentals] For this experience, children under 10 years old must participate in the experience with a guardian. In addition, for the use of rental sets, a reservation for a rental set is required according to the age of the experiencer. Please check the age of the experiencer and the number of rentals before making a reservation. ◎ If the experiencer is under 10 years old, one experiencer + one adult (total of 2 people) can use one set. *A guardian will hold the fishing rod together with the participant. ◎If the participant is 10 years old or older, one person can use one set. ★Flow of the fishing experience on the day [STEP 1] 14:50-15:00 Meeting place/reception Meeting place: Near 19-4-1 Saki, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture *Please note that the meeting place is different from the dining place. [STEP 2] 15:00-15:15 Guidance [STEP 3] 15:15-17:00 Sea fishing experience [STEP 4] 17:30- Meal (only for those who wish) After participating in the experience, you can eat the fish you caught at the affiliated restaurant "Mikuni Retirement Place". If you wish, please drive to the address below. *Depending on the reservation situation of the restaurant, you will be guided as soon as a seat becomes available, and there may be a waiting time. Dining place: Mikuni Retirement Place Address: 3-7-22 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Time required: Approximately 10 minutes by car from the experience location. Parking: 2 in front of the store, 3 behind the store, 4 on the back street, total of 9 parking spaces. In addition, parking at the beach opposite the store is free except during the paid summer period. [STEP 5] After the meal, take a bath at "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port" (only for those who wish to do so) Address: 2-18-1 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture *Please contact "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port" directly to confirm business hours, etc. [Note] This is a fishing class that deals with nature. There are dangerous areas in the fishing area, so be sure to follow the instructor's instructions and follow the rules to have a fun experience! There may be cases where you don't catch a single fish, but we hope you will enjoy the slow life that you can't experience in the city while watching the various movements of nature!

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• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

``Amaebi'' is very popular in Fukui Prefecture along with ``Echizen crab.'' You can make the ultimate sweet shrimp bowl using Mikuni sweet shrimp purchased from Mikuni Port Market, which boasts the largest catch in the prefecture. Don't miss this opportunity to experience making a sweet shrimp bowl using sweet shrimp from Mikuni, which is known for its melty, rich sweetness! The instructor will carefully support you from how to peel sweet shrimp to how to arrange it. You can also have fun learning trivia about amaebi. Arrange to your liking on top of rice made with Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture, and your original sweet shrimp bowl is ready! After completion, it's time to eat at the attached restaurant! The taste of the rice bowl you made yourself is exceptional! Since no knives are used, even small children and people who are not good at cooking can enjoy this experience! There are several types of platters, so you can enjoy a variety of platters each time you participate. ★Flow of the day of the experience [STEP 1] 10:00-10:5 (about 5 minutes) Guidance starts [STEP 2] 10:5-11:00 (about 55 minutes) Amaebidon making experience starts! [STEP 3] 11:00-11:45 (about 45 minutes) Let's eat at the attached restaurant!

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• Age 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:15

I can be fascinated by the expression of each season Gunma Prefecture Minakami "Tonegawa"Rafting is. Spring is a torrential season fighting for Japan 1 and 2 with snowmelt and rising water! Let the pleasure of breaking through the waves! In summer, the amount of water also dives from the calm rock and tries to drain it intentionally ... "Hot summer" to "Smooth summer"! In the fall, you can enjoy the wonderful scenery colored by the fall leaves as it flows through the river Rafting You can enjoy

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• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:00

If you want to ride a snowmobile but don't know where to go...BACSS can solve that problem!!! Let's go on a tour together to the silvery white world of Urabandai! Toilets and changing areas available! [Experience process] ■ Meet in front of the BACSS sign along the prefectural road ■ Move while experiencing a gondola ride pulled by a snowmobile ■ Explanation of how to operate the snowmobile ■ Test drive ■ Return to the meeting place with a gondola ride and the experience ends [Participation requirements] ■ Age: 16 years old and over (※ Able to understand the guide's explanation) * Please note that we may refuse your test drive if we deem it dangerous to do so alone. ■ Weight: Up to 80kg per vehicle (If riding with a child, the child and adult combined weight is up to 80kg) ■ Number of participants: 2 to 6 people * If only one person will be riding the snowmobile, please contact us by phone. (If there are customers who are only going on the gondola) [Necessary items] ■Warm clothing (snow wear), hat, gloves, boots, goggles *We have rental wear available for a fee, although there are limited sizes. Please let us know if you need it when making your reservation. *Snow wear rental is 1,000 yen per person (cash payment on the day) Hats, gloves, boots (long boots), and goggles are not available for rental, so please prepare them in advance. *Please note that there is no rental of snow wear for children. *Please refrain from coming in sneakers or heels. (Please come in snow boots or long boots) ~People who have not experienced snowmobiles~Family members, people in groups who have not experienced snowmobiles, and children who do not meet the participation conditions can play in the snow or ride on the snowmobile after being picked up and dropped off by the gondola. *Weight limit applies *2,200 yen including insurance (cash payment on the day) *Please note that we do not accept reservations for gondola experience only. *There is a limit on the number of people who can ride the gondola, so please be sure to contact us if you are participating.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

■A tea party held in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura that combines the sea and mountains of Kamakura. You can enjoy it at the mobile artistic tea room "Uronan" (Ikusaku Watanabe) or at the outdoor tea ceremony room. The garden is surrounded by the greenery of the mountains, and there are ruins of caves and shrines, and from the hill you can see the sea of ​​Kamakura, allowing you to experience the fusion of the sea and mountains of Kamakura. ■Kamakura, the birthplace of the tea ceremony Tea began when the Zen monk Eisai brought it to Kamakura. Kamakura has the largest number of beautiful celadon tea bowls from that time discovered in Japan. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital. ■Shonan House Cultural Festival 2023 Due to its scenic beauty, the Shonan district has been a vacation home area for business people since the Meiji era. Although usually closed to the public, various events are held at each residence from September to December. This is a rare opportunity to tour a historic mansion and gardens. Please enjoy other venues if your schedule allows. ■We hope you will enjoy a quiet time away from everyday life surrounded by early autumn nature, enjoying warm matcha and sweets. Whether you are an inexperienced drinker or a child, we will carefully teach you how to drink it. Please feel free to visit us.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

贅沢な解説付きで歴代五十吉作品を楽しもう！ 置物制作の窯が集中する八幡に位置する五十吉深香陶窯。初代は素地専門の窯元だったというルーツを持ち、現在も素地制作から絵付けまでを行っています。 本プログラムは、 3代浅蔵五十吉氏の娘さんである4代浅蔵一華氏自らが工房やギャラリー、作品の解説を行う工房ツアーです。 ツアーの最後には、窯の作品を実際に使って、珈琲を味わうことができます。 ※外国籍の方へ：当日のご案内は日本語のみとなります。

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• Age 9～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00

●Plan for experienced SUP riders●Why not take a leisurely stroll on the water while enjoying the changing of the seasons? The best time to see the autumn leaves at Lake Aoki is from mid-October! If you're lucky, you might even be able to see the three-tiered autumn leaves with the Hakuba mountains! The water temperature will be cold, so this plan is for experienced SUP riders. *Wetsuits (adults only) are also available for rental at an additional cost (1,000 yen)! If you would like to rent one, please let us know your gender and height when you apply.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Your child's drawings and photos can also be made into cloth! ? Let's take a look at the ultra-high precision machines! Komatsu has long been a production center for jacquard textiles. In this production area, where division of labor and outsourced production were once the norm, the original cross jacquard company established its own design department 30 years ago and continues to pursue the possibilities of new textiles. In this spirit, the factory is currently operating state-of-the-art machines that can turn children's drawings and photographs into textiles using design technology and jacquard looms. During the tour through the GEMBA program, students will learn about the process used to create highly accurate textiles that are not prints, and can be mistaken for photographs or works of art.They will also be able to see hand looms, old-style jacquard looms, and cutting-edge jacquard looms and textiles. You can see, know and experience it.

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