Koushinetsu in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Page 2

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Wear a hakama and walk around Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a hakama and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights, such as the castle town that retains the atmosphere of the old days. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Wear a hakama and walk around Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a hakama and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights, such as the castle town that retains the atmosphere of the old days. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Very popular with children! Of course, adults are also welcome♪Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto dressed as a ninja? It is sure to stand out. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in a manly men's kimono! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in a manly men's kimono! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in a manly men's kimono! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. You can also choose to have your photo taken by a professional photographer. Why not take a memorable photo with Matsumoto Castle in the background? ▼Matsumoto Castle Photo Shooting ~Overview~ ・Number of shots: Approximately every 20 ・After shooting, the photographer will develop the data at our Hanakomichi.・By the time the customer comes home, we will give you 2 sheets on a double-fold mount. * If you hand over the data, it will be 3000 yen (tax included) separately. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The required time for a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Tokyo on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. * The departure time can be freely selected according to your request, and the itinerary and sightseeing spots can be freely customized according to your wishes. * Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 passengers, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. * All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. * We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. * Karuizawa Day Tour (Example) * * 8:55 Pick up customers in a tourist hire car At the time of departure, the driver will arrive at the location specified in advance and wait for you. *10:00 Shiraito Falls (Karuizawa) There are many waterfalls named Shiraito Falls in Japan, and in addition to Karuizawa, Shiraito Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture is also registered as a World Heritage Site as a component part of Mt. Fuji. Karuizawa's Shiraito Falls is not very high at 3m, but it is 70m wide. Hundreds of groundwater flow like white threads between the curved rock walls. *11:30 Kumoba Pond Kumoba Pond is located in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, and is easily accessible by walking for 15 minutes from Karuizawa Station. The nature changes with the seasons, and it is also affectionately known as "Swan Lake" because swans fly there in winter. You can go around the pond in about 20 minutes and enjoy a stroll or bicycle ride in a quiet space. The water of Kumoba Pond is very clear, so you can see the scenery reflected on the water surface. In particular, the autumn leaves and winter snow scenery are recommended. The best time to see the autumn leaves is from late October to early November, and the red-stained trees are reflected on the water. *13:00Harunire TerraceHarunire Terrace is built along the Yukawa River that flows through Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. The facility is based on the concept of everyday life in Karuizawa, and is filled with unique shops and restaurants. Making use of the more than 100 elm trees that originally grew there, several buildings are connected by wooden decks. The view is like a "small town". This is a spot where you can enjoy shopping and dining in the comfortable climate of Karuizawa, which is also known as a villa area. During the rainy season, you can enjoy the "umbrella sky" where colorful umbrellas color the sky. *15:00Kyu-Karuizawa GinzaKyu-Karuizawa Ginza is located in Karuizawa Town in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture. During the Taisho era, it developed as a shopping district in Karuizawa, which flourished as a summer resort due to the pioneering efforts of Canadian missionaries. Currently, it has become a thriving tourist destination attracting many tourists from both within Japan and overseas.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The duration of a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Tokyo on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. *A day tour of popular tourist spots around Mt. Fuji in a comfortable chartered tourist hire car. *You can freely choose the departure time according to your request, and you can freely customize the itinerary and tourist spots according to your request. *Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 seats, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. *All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and our drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. *We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. **One-day tour around Mt. Fuji (example)******8:55 - Departure** (If the departure point is outside Tokyo, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted.) The tourist hire car will arrive at the customer's designated location and be ready to depart. **10:30 - Sightseeing to Mt. Fuji**We head to Mt. Fuji in the morning. After enjoying the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji, we will visit spots around Mt. Fuji. **12:00 - Lunch**You can enjoy lunch at a delicious Japanese restaurant. **13:30 - Visit to Oshino Hakkai**We head to Oshino Hakkai, one of the famous spots around Mt. Fuji. Here, you can stroll through the beautiful ponds and spring water areas and be impressed by the beauty of nature. **15:30 - Stop at Lake Kawaguchi**Next, we move to Lake Kawaguchi. Lake Kawaguchi is a beautiful lake with Mt. Fuji in the background. You can spend a relaxing time walking around the lakeside and taking photos with the lake in the background. **16:30 - Visit Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes**Visit Lake Saiko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery and take a stroll around the lake. **18:00 - Relax in Mt. Fuji Hot Springs**Visit hot spring facilities around Mt. Fuji and take time to relax. Relieve your fatigue in the hot springs and end your day sightseeing at Mt. Fuji in a relaxing way. **19:30 - Return** (If the final destination is not Tokyo, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.) After relaxing in the hot springs, return to the starting point in a tourist hire car. On this tour, you can enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji, the surrounding tourist attractions, and a refreshing hot spring. Tour details and schedule can be adjusted to suit your needs.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Tsutsumi, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Tsutsumi♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even be able to see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 13:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of four or less.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to enjoy a relaxing time with lymph care, massage, etc. on board? You can receive treatment by one of only a few camp therapists in Japan in the middle of the sea or river. Enjoy the soothing rocking of the boat while listening to the sounds of nature ♪ It's a special experience. Recommended for couples ♪ Of course, groups of friends and individuals are also welcome to join!

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Embankment, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Embankment♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ◎ Choose your preferred time from 1 to 5 hours! ! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of 4 or less.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Tsutsumi, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Tsutsumi♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even be able to see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of four or less.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Embankment, and more from the river to the sea! Please spend your free time on the water with couples, families, couples, friends, pets, and people in wheelchairs♪Of course, colleagues and circle groups are welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎You can enjoy special views from the water such as Bandai Bridge, Yanagito Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Bank♪◎When you run by the Sado Kisen, you might be able to see Tokiea, the scene of planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! Go wherever you want in time! ◎Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 11:00. ◎ If you wish, you can also do fishing freely!

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 08:30

-Karuizawa is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is known as a perfect place for ecotourism. -Hikawa Shrine has been loved as a sacred place for matchmaking and love fulfillment since ancient times. -Koedo Warehouse District plays a very important role in preserving traditional architecture.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can take a picture wearing a high-class wedding dress used in Japanese weddings. It only takes 5 minutes. Kimonos for men are also available, so you can take a commemorative photo with your spouse. We will have lunch "Oteranchi" at the temple.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

今や世界中の人々を魅了する富士山。そんな富士山を目指して訪れる人々の情熱は正気の沙汰じゃありません！ 450年以上前から登山者を受け入れてきた街の今昔を感じながら地元ガイドと一緒に歩くツアーです。 このツアーでは富士吉田市の中で最も富士山に近い、上吉田の街を歩きます。 地元在住のガイドとともに、富士山信仰の歴史を築いた「富士講」と「御師」について学びつつ、現在ここに住む人たちの暮らしを感じることができるツアーです。

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

北口本宮冨士浅間神社と、そこからスタートする富士山吉田口登山道をちびっと体験するツアーです。 富士山の麓の豊かな自然を感じながら、富士登山のルーツを探っていきましょう！ このツアーでは吉田口登山道の起点、北口本宮冨士浅間神社で信仰の対象としての富士山について学んだのち、富士山の麓をちびっと登山します。 富士登山というとゴツゴツした溶岩を歩くイメージを持たれる方が多いと思いますが、富士山の麓は豊かな自然であふれています。登山道を歩きながら富士登山をプチ体験してみませんか？

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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. The difference between mountain gold and dust gold, the age difference? Exploring its history, and finally relaxing at a cafe♪ Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sado gold and silver mine Guidance facility Kirarium → Sado gold and silver mine → Kyomachi walk → Kitazawa flotation mine → Nishimikawa dust gold mine → Shimafuumi → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Of the stage is Sun known as the one of the largest heavy snowfall Niigata Prefecture ten Sun the town City. There are lots of scenery that can be seen only in winter. Usually to areas that do not intrude a person, let's go out to explore wearing snowshoes. Everyone can walk crisply. Let's enjoy snowboarding on snow while enjoying snow scenery and nature in winter. The nature bred in the time of eternity, the activities of people who have been passed down through generations in that, The idyllic satoyama where the signs of the living creatures living there are felt. It's a tour that you can experience as this is a period of plenty of snow.

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

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Watch as flying squirrels spread their cape-like bodies wide and fly into the forest at dusk. Thanks to years of research, their ecology and flight routes are well understood, so the sighting rate is over 95% (2022: 96.89% / 2023: 97.85%). The dynamic flight scenes will make you cheer in surprise. <Opening hours> March 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:30-19:00 21st-31st 17:30-19:00 April 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:45-19:15 21st-31st 17:45-19:15 May 1st-10th 18:00-19:30 11th-20th 18:10-19:40 21st-31st 18:20-19:50 June 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:30-20:00 July 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:15-19:45August 1st-10th 18:15-19:45 11th-20th 18:00-19:30 21st-31st 17:50-19:20September 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:20-18:50 21st-31st 17:00-18:30October 1st-10th 16:50-18:20 11th-20th 16:30-18:00 21st-31st 16:20-17:50November 1st-10th 16:15-17:45 11th-20th 16:00-17:30 21st-31st 16:00-17:30

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th, 2024 to Monday, November 4th, 2024. View art on SUP upon request. If you wish to view it, you will need to purchase a viewing passport or individual viewing ticket. Lake Aoki is a star lake where the stars shine all over the night sky and are reflected all over the surface of the lake. A walk on Lake Aoki under the starry sky (at night) Board a voyageur canoe at Lake Aoki and take a walk under the starry sky (at night if it's cloudy). An astronomical guide will explain the names of stars, star clusters, nebulas, and constellations, as well as the myths surrounding them. This event will be held even if it is cloudy and you cannot see the stars. We will provide easy-to-understand explanations so that you can remember the explanations in the astronomy guide when you see the stars clearly at night at home or while traveling. Applications over the phone are 3,600 yen per person. View firefly art in 7 colors. View firefly art in rainbow colors on the lake. Art fireflies that appear through interesting experiments and play will unfold your own story in the great picture story of the stars that unfolds on Lake Aoki. Applications by phone are 3,700 yen per person. You may be able to see fireflies at Lake Aoki from early July. Even in September, you can watch fireflies at Lake Aoki. Around 5/6 Eta Aquarius meteor shower is at its peak (best viewing time is early morning from 5th to 7th) 5/8 New moon 5/23 Full moon (Flower Moon) 6/6 New moon 6/22 Full moon (Strawberry Moon) 7/6 New Moon 9/3 New moon 9/17 Harvest moon 9/18 Full moon (corn moon/harvest moon), Izayoi 10/3 The distance between the Earth and the moon in 2024 will be at its furthest 10/8 The Draconid meteor shower is at its maximum (22:00 on the 8th) 10/15 Thirteenth Night 10/17 Full Moon (Hunter's Moon, Super Moon, the largest full moon in 2024) 10/21 Orionid meteor shower is at its peak (the best time to see it is at midnight for several days before and after the peak) ) 11/1 New moon 11/10 Tokanya [Viewing 7-color firefly art on Lake Aoki & starry sky (night) on Lake Aoki] Held at the same time Up to 6 people [Lake Aoki Walk on the lake under the starry sky (night)] Separate fee for up to 42 people: September 17th for ``Harvest Moon'', October 15th for ``Thirteenth Night'', 4,000 yen per person (3 years old and over).

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. The beautiful crested ibises and the famous temples that have stood the test of time are both impressive. (*"Meisatsu" is mainly used to mean a famous temple with a long history.) Sightseeing route Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Toki no Mori Park → Kiyomizu Temple → Hasedera Temple → Daizen Shrine → Myo Senji Temple → Rengebuji Temple → Ogi/Taraibune → Hotel (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Nichiren Shonin, who is celebrating his 800th birthday, traces his hardships on Sado. ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Matsugasaki/Okeyaki → Konponji Temple → Jissoji Temple → Myoshoji Temple → Myosenji Temple → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. It tours the coastline of Sotokaifu from Onogame, a famous spot for the rare Tobishima daylily. ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sotokafu → Onogame → Senkaku Bay → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Kitazawa Flotation Mining Site → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Excellent access: 0 minutes from the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. There are many scenery that can only be seen in winter. Let's put on snowshoes and go exploring areas that people usually don't go to. Plan Description Snowshoe tour in the Echigo Yuzawa area with abundant snowfall! Gather in front of the station for easy access.Put on your snowshoes and go exploring the snowy fields where people usually don't go! Anyone can walk smoothly. Enjoy a walk on the snow while enjoying the snowy scenery and winter nature.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups