Things to do in Japan Page 380

• Age 12～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

It is a tour limited to beginners and experienced cyclists! It is a super flat course without height difference, cycling while watching the horizon. Comfortable farm road and Ishikari Riverbed riverbed are the main course and guided thorough support, enjoy safe cycling!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is very convenient with a free transfer from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo ! Cycling comfortably in a farm road without a car in a magnificent scenery spreading like a Hokkaido hill. We will organize on a time setting tailored to customers, unique to private tours. Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the nature of Hokkaido as it is a one- Sun course.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is very convenient with a free transfer from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo ! Cycling comfortably in a farm road without a car in a magnificent scenery spreading like a Hokkaido hill. We will organize on a time setting tailored to customers, unique to private tours.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Cycling Frontier The most popular cycling tour in Hokkaido ! Enjoy cycling in Hokkaido with thorough support of comfortable farm road main course and guide! A guide that knows the way near Sapporo , guides you to the course where you can enjoy the scenery of Ichoshi! It is a series of superb views that I can not think of near Sapporo . Traffic volume is also small, including the most popular 80 kilometers course, most of the course is a back street with few cars! It is the best course supervised by the Pro Guide. Let's run through Hokkaido exhilarating ♪ Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the nature of Hokkaido as it is a one- Sun course.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Cycling Frontier The most popular cycling tour in Hokkaido ! Enjoy cycling in Hokkaido with thorough support of comfortable farm road main course and guide! A guide that knows the way near Sapporo , guides you to the course where you can enjoy the scenery of Ichoshi! It is a series of superb views that I can not think of near Sapporo . Traffic volume is also small, including the most popular 80 kilometers course, most of the course is a back street with few cars! It is the best course supervised by the Pro Guide. Let's run through Hokkaido exhilarating ♪

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

This tour allows you to enjoy a "luxury stay dinner" with the illuminations of Ibaraki Flower Park as a backdrop. Dinner using local products is served in a special seat surrounded by autumn roses, creating a luxurious and private moment. You will stay at Kamenoi Hotel Tsukubasan, where you will be provided with a suite room with a panoramic view and an observation bath. You can relax in the infinity bath overlooking the Japanese night view heritage. The next day, you will stroll around Tsukubasan Shrine and enjoy the marriage of Edomae sushi and local sake at Inaba Sake Brewery.

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Painting experience in Ginza, Tokyo / Experience painting "Red Fuji" and "Wave Fuji" from Katsushika Hokusai's famous painting series [36 Views of Mount Fuji] on a plate. Using Kutani paints (Japanese paints) on a Kutani white porcelain plate, you will create a beautiful, authentic Japanese-style masterpiece! *By using original outline transfer paper as a base, even complete beginners can create high-quality works in a short amount of time. After a lecture on how to use and paint with Japanese paints in the first 30 minutes and practicing, you will finish your work in about 2 hours. Why not have fun, but concentrate seriously and paint a masterpiece of Japanese traditional culture?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

Discover the perfect harmony of scientific wellness and traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto's hidden gem Shimabara District. Led by certified Onsen Care Instructors, this experience offers relaxation, education, and personal transformation through the art of authentic public bathing.・Hands-On Bathing ExperienceUndergo a pre-bathing health assessment to ensure safety and create a baseline for measuring post-bath benefits. Engage in a hands-on, guided bathing. Separate sessions for men and women. Immerse yourself in a self-guided bathing session, allowing your instincts and preferences to lead the way. Complete with a post-bathing health check to assess the impact of your experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 20:00

The Matsue Suigosai Lakeside Fireworks Festival is one of Japan's leading fireworks festivals, held on Lake Shinji in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. It is characterized by fireworks launched on the beautiful surface of Lake Shinji. Wide-ranging effects, such as continuous diagonal shots, continuous starmine fireworks, and simultaneous launches of 1000-meter fireworks from four boats, are reflected on the lake surface, creating a beautiful sight. The grand finale on the second day will be even more upgraded. Enjoy a spectacular and dynamic light show worthy of the "City of Water." In 2024, a total of 21,000 fireworks are scheduled to be launched, with 10,000 on Saturday, August 3rd and 11,000 on Sunday, August 4th.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day

Mount Hoki Daisen is a mountain of mountain worship. Long ago, when it was called Ogami-dake, only selected ascetics could reach the summit once a year on a full moon night and bring back holy water and medicinal herbs. It was also a place for ascetic practices called Misen Zenjo. This is a full moon night climb that allows you to experience and practice the experience of that time in modern times. This season, it will be held on the full moons of July, August, and September. Sunday, July 21st, departure at midnight, scheduled to end at 8:00 to 9:00. Tuesday, August 20th, departure at midnight, scheduled to end at 8:30 to 9:30. Wednesday, September 18th, departure at midnight, scheduled to end at 9:30 to 10:30. It will be canceled in the event of rain or a typhoon. Since it is held on a holiday or during the summer vacation, children in the third grade of elementary school and above can also participate. Please come and have the best experience this summer with your family and children. Of course, adults and individuals are also welcome to participate.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

■Experience overview・This is an experience where you will fillet and grill a whole raw bonito・You will cut it yourself and arrange it on a plate・You will be able to eat the grilled bonito that you have filleted and grilled on the spot■Experience procedure1. Fillet a whole raw bonito2. Grill the raw bonito (the segments after it has been filleted) over straw3. Cut the grilled bonito4. Arrange the bonito and you're done5. Enjoy a lunch of freshly grilled bonito over straw (seared bonito, rice, miso soup)■Experience fee per person 4,900 yen (tax included) *Same price for elementary school students and above *Participation is possible from upper elementary school students ■Number of people that can be booked per reservation is 4 to 6 people ■Experience period April 1st to October 31st ■Experience location Susaki City Sports Center Canoe Field Experience Learning Building Access: <Car> About 50 minutes from Kochi Station, about 55 minutes from Kochi Airport

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1 Day or more

This is your chance to study abroad even if you are in Japan! ! We are building a "domestic study abroad program" that allows participants to enjoy learning English and expand their future possibilities. During your 3-night, 4-day study abroad in Okinawa, you will actually stay with a host family and practice real-life English conversation with native English speakers. This 4-day homestay is a valuable experience that allows you to learn ideas and knowledge about international culture even while staying in Japan, and connect this experience to your future. Participants had various reasons, such as ``I want to expand my future possibilities,'' ``I'm a little nervous about going to study abroad,'' and ``I want to try my daily English learning,'' but the participants ranged from English beginners to those who are considering studying abroad in the future. Our Japanese-English bilingual staff with extensive study abroad experience will fully support your dreams for 4 days!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 15:30

You can enjoy "Koshi Kogen Ski Resort" in Yamakoshi, Niigata Prefecture for private use. Complete with beginner's courses, intermediate and advanced courses. Snowboarding is also allowed! The view from the top is amazing. It is safe for people who want to take a leisurely ride, beginners, and people with children. For lunch, we will prepare a ``Yamakoshi Bento'' packed with Yamakoshi food. For those who wish, we will also introduce you to the ``Amayachi-no-Yu'' large public bath, which is rich in minerals. It will soothe your mind and body after having a good time. ~Procedure of the experience~ 8:00 Private slopes open to the public Koshi Kogen Ski Resort will be open to the public. Enjoy your favorite activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding, snowshoeing, etc. (Lifts are also in operation) *Skis, snowboards, wear, etc. are available for rental (charges apply) 12:00 Lunch at ``Yamakoshi Bento'' slope restaurant Enjoy the ``Yamakoshi Bento'' packed with Yamakoshi food. 13:00 Free time (you can choose either) ① Play on the slopes in the morning (lifts will not be in operation) ② Take a bath at the Amayachi-no-Yu public bath *You cannot participate in both ① and ② End at 15:30 (Disband on site) We will give you a souvenir.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The hiking course is on a frozen lake! Now you too can become a local resident of Japan's snow country! ? This is a special plan limited to 5 people each time, where you can experience the culture of Aizu, a snow country, while walking on a winter-only course. Local guides who are certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you in English. (Of course, Japanese people are also welcome to participate.)

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Can you see all three dams in Okutone in two and a half hours, Yagizawa Dam, then Dam or Sudagai Dam! ? Single seat Kayak Let's get on the go and keep on pounding, aiming for the goal. The fun doubles when you compete with each other.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

Packrafting is a new outdoor sport in Minakami. It is a new sport that allows you to walk on the lake surface. There are three lakes in Minakami, and we will choose the lake with the best conditions on the day for the tour. [Meeting time] 8:20 12:30 [Meeting place] TOP Minakami Company 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture *There is no sign, so please check TOP Minakami Company on Google Maps or check in advance. [Payment method] If you pay on the day, cash PAYPAY only *Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. Also, it gets very crowded on holidays, so please bring cash in advance. [Cost] Experience fee and more. If you take out separate insurance, it's +200 yen. If you rent shoes, it's +200 yen. [Photo shooting] Yes. After the tour, data is sold via QR code. 1,000 yen per event (all data). [Packrafting experience] ◎ Necessary items: Swimsuit (something to wear under a wetsuit or something to replace a swimsuit) Towel (to be used when changing clothes after the tour) *Do not bring this during the tour. Shoes that can get wet (sneakers or sandals with fixed heels, such as Keen, Teva, Chaco, etc.) Glasses: Glasses band Drinks [Cancellation] The event will be held even in the rain. Since it is an activity on the lake, the water level will not rise and it can be operated safely. In the event of a cancellation due to a typhoon, we will contact you in advance. In that case, there will be no cancellation fee.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 10:30 / 12:30

[The much talked about TOP Mizukami Company] Half-day canyoning course plan There are beginner, intermediate and advanced courses, and this course is the intermediate course. All equipment is included in the tour price, so you can participate empty-handed, just bring your swimsuit♪ With half-day canyoning, you can enjoy sightseeing and hot springs in the afternoon♪ [Meeting time] 8:20 12:20 (14:30 summer only) [Meeting place] TOP Mizukami Company 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture *There is no sign, so please check TOP Mizukami Company on Google Maps or check in advance. [Payment method] If you pay on the day, cash PAYPAY only *Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. Also, it gets very crowded on holidays, so please bring cash in advance. [Cost] Experience fee and more. If you take out separate accident insurance, it is +200 yen. If you rent shoes, it is +200 yen. [Photo shooting] Yes. After the tour, data is sold via QR code. 1st event is 1000 yen, 2nd event is 2000 yen (all data). [Canyoning experience] Necessary items: Swimsuit (something that can be worn under a wetsuit or a replacement for a swimsuit) Towel (used when changing clothes after the tour) *You cannot take them during the tour. Free rental of special shoes *Cannot be used for rafting experience. For those with glasses: Glasses bands. On hot days, it is convenient to have a rash guard so that you can take off your wetsuit and wait and move around. [About cancellation] The tour will be held even if it rains. If the tour is canceled due to heavy rain or flooding, we will contact you by the registered phone number at the time of cancellation. If you wish to change the date due to bad weather, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel after visiting the store on the day, you will be guided to the events that are available, and if there is no desired event after consultation, it will be canceled free of charge.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

Your journey begins the moment you step out of your home. If so, don't you think that your adventure in Okukinu begins the moment you step out of your car and take a step into the Meotobuchi free parking lot? An experienced Hatcho-no-Yu exclusive guide will guide you to Hatcho-no-Yu in a fun way while giving lectures on the attractions of the mountains, trivia, and how to walk without getting tired even for beginners! Please experience the big adventure for the inn where you will stay that day! *This tour is for hotel guests only. First of all, please make a reservation for your stay from our website.

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00

Okukinu Hot Spring Village Haccho no Yu. The day after enjoying plenty of free-flowing hot springs and meals at a secluded resort, go hiking in the great outdoors of Nikko National Park! A veteran guide dedicated to Hatcho-no-Yu will give you a detailed lecture on how to use the tools and how to walk in the mountains! Experience the joy of walking in untouched nature with your own feet and the comfort of a hammock swaying in the sunlight filtering through the trees. *This tour is for hotel guests only. First of all, please make a reservation for your stay from our website. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:20 Meet in front of Hatcho-no-yu entrance 8:30 Leave Hatcho-no-yu for hammock hiking! 9:00 Arrive at Bunadaira Set up a hammock in the virgin forest of Bunadaira and enjoy the swaying nature experience! 10:30 Arrive at Hatcho-no-Yu After arriving at Hatcho-no-Yu, you can wash away the sweat from hiking in the open-air bath with a spectacular view of the waterfall.

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 11:00

Start from Fujinomiya 5th station and go to 6th station. After that, climb to the summit of Mt. Hoei (2,693m), which was formed during the Hoei eruption in 1707. This "Hoeisan" is a mountain that was formed by the upheaval of the stratum of "Old Mt. Fuji" that existed more than 10,000 years ago. On the way back, you will pass through the forest belt that extends to the forest limit of Mt. Fuji, and descend while listening to alpine plants and small birds.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

Following the Biwaichi and Shimanami Kaido, you can comfortably ride the Toyama Bay Cycling Course, which has been certified as a national cycle route, while feeling the sea breeze on a road bike or cross bike. The mileage is about 40 km, which is a distance that can be completed by those who have a light exercise routine. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a "mirage" that appears in the sea of Uozu! ? In addition, please enjoy delicious Toyama gourmet! In addition, there are rental road bikes and cross bikes (with helmets), so you can participate empty-handed from home and abroad. If you are unfamiliar with a road bike and are unsure about it, practice how to get on and off and change gears before starting. *If you are not comfortable with road bikes, we recommend cross bikes. Required when making a reservation. After cycling, we recommend taking the Fugan Canal Suijo Line instead of the tram! The highlight is the Nakajima Lock Gate, which is unique in the world and uses the Panama Canal method (the front and back are closed alternately and the water level is adjusted before proceeding). You can get on the bus from Iwase Canal Kaikan where the meeting and dissolution takes place. * This is not included in the cycling tour, so you can ride freely on your own.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is a special sommelier original plan where you can wear a kimono and learn the basics of wine together! Dressing uses a light belt that has already been shaped, so you can wear a kimono surprisingly easily. Practice dressing with two types of kimono. If you can wear a kimono by yourself, you can also learn the basic knowledge and manners of wine that will be useful in your life. No need to bring anything! It will be held casually at a bar in Ginza, so you can participate comfortably.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

This is a whale watching tour where you can meet the Bryde's whales and dolphins that live in Tosa Bay with an active fisherman and a guide who loves Kuroshio Town! ~ Flow of the day before and on the day ~ ◆ The day before departure Be sure to check the "departure information" at the top of the homepage at 17:00 on the day before departure to see if there is a departure or not! ◆Meeting/reception Meet at the Irino Fishing Port Whale Watching Center 30 minutes before boarding time! All passengers will be required to wear a mask and disinfect their hands when entering the whale watching center. The representative will be asked to fill in the "boarding list". *"Irino Fishing Village Center" is written on the outer wall. The first floor is the whale watching center. Please fill out the boarding list! ◆ Lecture before the experience We will talk about the cautions when boarding the boat and the whales that can be seen off the coast of Kuroshio Town. ◆Departure! To the world of the 360-degree horizon! Many cetaceans such as Bryde's whales and common dolphins inhabit Tosa Bay. It is a very natural sea where you can meet fish such as seabirds and flying fish, and even sea turtles if you are lucky. What you can meet depends on the day! Let's search together 360 degrees around the ship with the captain, guide, and guests on the same ship♪ ◆Discovery・Observation of cetaceans and sea creatures A once-in-a-lifetime encounter. I change the maneuvering method according to the character and atmosphere of the cetaceans I meet. ◆Returning to the port/dissolution Returning to the port with a feeling of farewell to the cetaceans and the comfort of spending time on the sea. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we do not offer refunds. We will give you a "fun ticket (discount ticket)" that you can use the next time you come! [Notes] ●The final decision on departure will be made by 17:00 on the day before departure. After 17:00, we will inform you of the departure status on the top "Departure Information" of the official website, so please be sure to check it. ● Depending on the weather and sea conditions, the cruise may be canceled or returned to port on the morning of the day. ●Even if it is sunny, if the waves are high, the cruise may be cancelled. Please note. ●The captain and all the staff are working hard to provide all customers with an enjoyable boat trip and an exciting encounter with whales, but there are days when we cannot meet them because we are dealing with wild animals. Please apply after understanding and acknowledging. ●Minimum number of participants is 4 adults. [Others] *The deadline for cancellation is 13:00 the day before boarding. A cancellation fee will be charged from 13:00 on the day before boarding to the same day or without contact. (Boarding fee 100%) * Please be sure to wear a life jacket while on board. * Promptly follow the captain's instructions (this will also help prevent accidents and troubles). Do not throw it into the sea. Creatures eat them by mistake. * You may experience waves on board. Please be careful not to get your electronic equipment wet. In case of failure, click here

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Nanki Seaman's Club is a diving shop located in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the southernmost tip of Honshu. Table corals, tropical fish, and Honshu are as good as Okinawa? ! There is a beautiful and vivid sea! If you are a diving beginner who thinks "It's been a while, so I'm a little worried...", the first dive is beach diving to review the basic skills, and the second dive is an exciting boat dive where you can enjoy a lot of fish and coral! Please feel free to join us even if you have little diving experience. An experienced instructor will guide you leisurely and relaxedly. For everyone who thinks "I don't have my own equipment...", this plan includes rental equipment and lunch boxes, so please feel free to join us! ! Let's dive in the beautiful sea of Kushimoto! !

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 15:00

What is WASHU FES?Washu Fes is a sake festival where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake, food, and culture.Washu Fes supports sake breweries that continue to take on challenges in the region, sake that is popular among local people, and sake lovers .Washu Fes is held in spring, summer, and autumn, so you can enjoy delicious seasonal sake.There are still many delicious sakes that you may not know.Visit the “Washu Fes” to taste delicious sake and food, and have fun with sake breweries and sake fans.We promise that there will be new discoveries about sake and the splendor of Japanese culture.We are sincerely looking forward to your visit.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Sado is an island full of diversity. Capture your own impressions at various photogenic spots. We will go around Sotokaifu from Ryotsu Port. We will drop you off at your hotel in the Aikawa area. This is a 6-hour course.

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Experience archery at a temple in Noshiro City at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage site. It is an experience that even beginners can do. After changing into a kimono, you will listen to an explanation of the history, spirit, and tools of kyudo at a quiet private dojo at Keisho-ji Temple near Noshiro's famous Kaze no Matsubara. After that, the instructor will carefully teach you how to do archery. The bow will be drawn while receiving advice for about an hour, and finally a competition will be held by all participants. The instructor is the chief priest of Keisho-ji Temple and a veteran with over 50 years of archery experience. Hanako, a Bernese mountain dog, is also waiting for you in the precincts.The entrance is not in front of the temple, but on the Kaze no Matsubara side. ~ Flow of the day ~ ①Greetings/change of clothes 15 minutes ②Introduction about Kyudo 15 minutes ③Demonstration and experience (break in the middle) 60 minutes ④Mini competition 15 minutes ⑤Commemorative photo and drink service ⑥End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Pacific oysters from Lake Kamo represent the winter bounty of Sado. At Lake Kamo, one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots, it is cultivated with great care for a year. Oysters grown in Lake Kamo are soft and creamy! The peak season is from November to May, when everything gets cold♪ After peeling the oysters from the shell with the help of a fisherman, enjoy your favorite dishes at the Sado outdoor base! !

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. I will show you everything from the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, Toki, and Shukunegi! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Shukunegi → Hangiri → Toki no Mori Park → Skyline → Hakuundai → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Play taiko drums with the staff of Kodo, one of Japan's leading taiko groups, and even experience the Tarai Bune! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Shukunegi Taraibune → Taiko Experience Center → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family