【Review ranks】 Tohoku in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January to March] Snow trekking to the frozen waterfall called Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is a world of ice like in a movie. Step into the frozen world of Senninzawa Ice Garden in search of unknown spectacular views. On the way there, head downhill from the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the frozen waterfall. The guide will provide hot water, so please bring a lunch such as instant noodles to warm you up. A tent-type toilet will also be set up during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and ascents. *If the route to the ice waterfall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Innovative light and portable mountain snowshoes) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight backcountry poles) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are worried about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed. * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join.

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Nature Life offers a variety of activity experiences based in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture. We offer a Gokuraku Jodo SUP experience at Jodogahama Beach, a scenic spot with top-class transparency in the Sanriku area and a great location. We provide safe lectures even for first-timers. We will provide you with summer memories in a wonderful location. We can accommodate a wide range of activities, including one-on-one lessons, couples, girls' trips, family trips, and recreational activities. We will guide customers who bring their own SUP at a special price. Please check the plan details for the price. Also, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The experience time is a total of four parts, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Morning part 1 (9:00-10:30), morning part 2 (11:00-12:30), afternoon part 1 (13:00-14:30), afternoon part 2 (15:00-16:30) Please specify your preferred time when applying. *The sea experience time is approximately 80 minutes. *We may guide you at the same time as other customers. *Please note that wearing marine shoes is mandatory as there are shellfish and rocks on the beach. Miyako City's attractions: Easy access from Morioka, experience SUP while looking at Jodogahama, one of the most famous beaches in Sanriku. There are many days with calm waves, so it is recommended for beginners and parent-child experiences as well as first-timers. There are many accommodation facilities around Jodogahama, and it is popular as a tourist destination in addition to activity experiences. During the swimming season, there are plenty of facilities such as paid shower rooms, changing clothes, and food and drink at the rest house. ~Schedule for the day~ (example) 9:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of how to row, explanation of precautions, warm-up The instructor will greet you, and then explain how to use the gear and precautions, followed by warm-up exercises. 9:10 SUP entry, explanation of how to row, explanation of what to do if you fall into the water You will actually enter the water and practice the rowing method you practiced on land. We will also teach you how to self-rescue if you fall into the water and then start cruising. 10:30 End The event ends as soon as you return to land. Staff will clean up after you have finished. *The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. *The sea experience time is approximately 80 minutes.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20

60 minutes from Hirosaki city to World Natural Heritage Shirakami Sanchi. You can trek the mysterious forest where unspoiled nature still remains and enjoy the charm of the great nature where natural monuments also inhabit. Gently wrap the natural green curtains and moisturize your throat with delicious underflowing water. It is a course where you can fully enjoy the beech forest of mysterious forest.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

We will take a walk in nature with a cute Akita dog ♪ We will walk slowly at the pace of the Akita dog, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate! Why not start improving your health in a fun way by taking a walk with a cute Akita dog? You can enjoy the nature of Mitane Town while being healed by the friendly Akita dog♪ This plan is a "Health Tourism Certification Program". A professional guide will guide you while ensuring your safety. Your guide will not only tell you about Akita dogs, but also give you advice on how to maintain your health. *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *The Health Tourism Certification System is a third-party certification service that objectively evaluates tourism products from the perspective of "travel and health." It was created as part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's ``Healthy Lifespan Extension Industry Creation Promotion Project''. ~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. Once the Akita Inu gets used to it, we will go to the plaza to interact with it and take photos. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This tour takes you on an adventure into the sea of Kitayamazaki on a small fisherman's boat called a "Sappa-sen." After passing through the oddly shaped rocks and caves, you can look up at the 200m high cliffs from directly below - it's truly spectacular!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a casual trip to view the frost-covered trees on the lift and buggy cruise. When you think of winter in Zao, you think of frost-covered trees. If you take the lift, you can enjoy the sight of the frost-covered trees growing larger as the altitude increases, and after getting off the lift, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the frost-covered trees spreading out as far as the eye can see. On the way back, take the buggy cruise down the mountain. If you ride a large sled pulled by a large buggy, you can feel the refreshing breeze on the slopes while keeping an eye on the skiers as you go, and enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the Asahi mountain range. For lunch, enjoy your favorite menu at the Liza Restaurant.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Use the coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off the listed price! (Maximum 6,000 yen discount per person / until February 28th) Snowshoe experience at the foot of the World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you find animal footprints? ? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. If you wish, there is a pick-up option, so you can rest assured even if you are worried about driving on snowy roads. ★ Recommended for ★ ・I want to try snowshoeing! ・I want to play in the snow ・I want to relieve everyday stress ・I want to be picked up and dropped off ・I want to make memories with my family [Schedule example] 10:00 Meeting: After checking the equipment, departure 10:30-14:30 After a lecture on how to put on snowshoes/kanjiki and how to walk, let's enjoy snow hiking. Feel free to walk, dive into the snow, or observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during break time. 15:00 Disband *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [About the location] Depending on the snow conditions, the location may be changed to another location (Mt. Moriyoshi, etc.). In that case, a separate gondola fee may be required.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Use the coupon code "6AKC" to get 50% off! (Until February 28th) A bonfire experience at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Shirakami-Sanchi. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will support you from starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. It is possible all year round. In winter, you can experience camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also experience batoning and feather stick making. The experience time is about 2 hours. Coffee (or cocoa) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★ Recommended for the following people ★ ・Want to experience it casually empty-handed ・Interested in bonfires but find it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have free time at night! ・Also good for children's "fire education".

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is a special experience of walking along the beautiful clear stream that flows from the vast beech forest of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. A guide will accompany you, so even if you are new to river trekking, you can feel at ease. You will walk along a river so clear that you can see the bottom. If it gets too hot, you can swim, jump in, or let yourself go with the gentle current. It is an activity that even adults can enjoy. You can play safely as you will wear a life jacket. You will have lunch by the clear stream. You may also encounter creatures. It is a day where you can feel the untouched nature with your whole body. [Period] Held from July 1st to mid-September. It is recommended to go from mid-August onwards when the weather is stable. [Fun after the tour] At "Mori no Eki", you can enjoy local soft serve ice cream, coffee brewed with Shirakami water, souvenirs, etc. Take a bath at "Yunosawa Onsenkyo". (Additional fee) Visit "Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" (9:00-17:00 / Closed on Tuesdays / Free). Visit "Garo Falls" and "Choshi Falls". All are located close to the meeting and departure points. *The nearest accommodation is Hotel Yutoria Fujisato.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 4～5 hours

Why not put on some snowshoes that are easy for beginners to walk on and go on an adventure into the white forest with a guide? At the Zao Bodaira Plateau, 1,000 meters above sea level, you can jump into the snow, enjoy the natural slides, and observe animal footprints, and immerse yourself in the snowy world. 《Itinerary》Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center 9:20 Departure ↓ (Free shuttle bus, White Echo, 30 minutes) Arrive Zao Liza World 9:51 Meet up with your guide in front of the ticket booth and receive your meal ticket. Put on your snowshoes, warm up, and then head out into the snowy forest of Zao. Snowshoe experience and snow play (about 2 hours) Arrive Zao Liza Restaurant around 12:00 Say goodbye to your guide here. Lunch (60 minutes) Choose your favorite menu from the menu, such as pizza or curry. Depart from Zao Liza World at 13:20 (Free shuttle bus, White Echo, 30 minutes) Arrive at Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center at 13:51

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:50 / 12:50

It has been the aorta of history and culture since ancient times, Yamagata River which becomes mother of "Moet river". Among them, descend the scenic Mogami Gorge and Shiraito Falls for about an hour with guidance of the boatman. No holidays So you can enjoy the four seasons of the Mogami Gorge. In addition, because it is a plan with "on-the-ship lunch" using locally produced ingredients on board, the fun is also doubled.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A tour of the townspeople's storyteller and the town. While visiting the Reconstruction Museum and observing the state of the town that is being reconstructed, we will talk about the “awareness” and life that were gained from experiencing the disaster situation, evacuation life, and subsequent reconstruction. If there is time and the weather is good, it is possible to land on Yeouido, which is said to have become a model of “Hyokkori Hyotan Island”.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

2011.3.11 Since then, memory engraved on this earth. Tanohata in the disaster area, at Shimakoshi district or Raga district, residents storyteller will talk.

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

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

"Goshikinuma Nature Exploration Road" which won one Michelin Green Guide star. Navigating the expressive Goshikinuma, which is synonymous with Urabandai and has dignified beauty, with careful commentary. If you walk while listening to the signs of wild animals and the voices of wild birds, you will see the beautiful Goshikinuma Pond.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

NO1 Activity Miyagi / Sendai sightseeing. It is a pleasure flight experience that a professional pilot boarding in a Paragliding piloted. Northeast it is the only Paragliding experience "able to fly over the sea". Sun this Sankei overlooking the Matsushima experience, Sun is a spectacular impression experience of top-class in this. When the weather is nice Sun you can see the whole of Miyagi prefecture from Fukushima Prefecture to Zao ~ Kurikomayama ~ Oshika Peninsula.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Urabandai's powder snow is this area. A quiet and deep forest that tramples on the snow of a fluffy puff. A beech forest with bear's claw marks on the footprints of an antelope. The giant trees around the trunk that can finally be reached by 4 or more people. We have lost our word to the giant tree that is still enshrined for more than 500 years, and we will continue to blend in with the long history of the forest. Mibayashi, a top-class beech tree in Urabandai, will welcome you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 05:00

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and is full of scenic points! An activity where you can relax and experience the spectacular scenery from a hot-air balloon. The hot-air balloon experience is fixed with ropes from all four directions and rises to a height of about 20m. ★ The highlight is [Matsushima Hikari no Michi] After sunrise, the sun reflected on the surface of the sea shines and the path of light emerges. Why don't you enjoy the spectacular view of the islands of Matsushima dyed in the morning sun before breakfast? Wheelchair users can also board with a basket with a door. Please participate in the hot-air balloon experience that anyone can enjoy regardless of age. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① After arrival, please fill out the application form and wait for your turn. ② We will explain the precautions before boarding. ③ Board a hot-air balloon and experience floating for about 5 minutes. ④ After the end, you can take a picture. After that, it will be dissolved freely.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

The Naruko Onsen area is an area where you can enjoy 9 of the 11 types of onsen available in Japan. (Includes onsen bathing) Support is available in Japanese for foreigners. Recommended for those who like natural hot springs!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

A life trip experience where you can experience the gods of Zao that combines mountain worship [Day trip] A special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! Utilizing Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been open for over 400 years, a limited experience where you can experience a ceremony of thanksgiving, where dishes are served made with ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened, uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine together. A high-value experience with a visual presentation of the mountain gods in mountain worship, including illuminations and night content. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 16:00 Meet at Sendai Station 17:00 Togatta Onsen 17:00 Togatta Onsen food tour experience 18:00 Yugami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 18:30 Special dinner with Zao ingredients 20:30 Move 21:30 Disband at Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [One day trip] A life trip experience tour that lets you feel close to the "gods" centered around Kattamine Shrine, which has long been a spiritual anchor for local residents who worship Mt. Kattamine in the Zao mountain range. At the "Dawn Pilgrimage to Kattamine Shrine" held at Kattamine Shrine in the Miya district, you will get a special look at the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree, as well as unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. Expected schedule "Tuesday, January 14th" 9:00 Departure from Sendai Station 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao soup curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Move 17:00 Dawn pilgrimage Watching Kagura dance ~ (light meal) ~ ~ Dinner at Miyazushi ~ 22:00 Return to Sendai City and disband

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [Standard] 3 nights, 4 days A life trip experience tour that fuses two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and feels close to the "gods" at two shrines that have been the spiritual home of local residents since ancient times. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural blessings from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 14:00 Meet at Sendai Station 15:30 Sanjiro 17:30 Travel 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Travel 20:30 Hotel 18:00 Yukami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao Soup Curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit Watching Kagura dance ~ (snack) ~ ~ Participate in the performance ~ 22:00 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" 11:00 Meet 12:00 Lunch of Zao beef 14:00 Visit to Zao Sake Brewery 15:00 Move 16:00 Hotel 17:30 Dinner at Hotel "1/16 (Thu)" 09:00 Departure from Hotel 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Only available on Saturday, February 15th! Get a great deal on a full-day course! Why not try running on the snow in running snowshoes?北海道教育大学附属札幌部 English: Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park [Course details] Meet at 9:00 am, course explanation 9:30 am-11:00 am Run on the snow around Sakegawa Eco Park in running snowshoes 11:30 am Lunch of mushroom shabu-shabu 1:00 pm Meet again, afternoon course explanation 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Snow run around the famous Sakegawa spots * Approximately 10 km of running on roads and snow * For intermediate runners, this course is suitable for those who are confident in their physical strength 4:30 pm Bath in Hanezawa Hot Springs (refresh your tired body) About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club 1) Promoting physical and mental health 2) Making friends 3) Community development Our philosophy is "To nurture healthy minds and bodies full of smiles in a hometown rich in nature, and to deepen love and bonds with family and friends across generations through hometown culture and sports." We aim to be a club that realizes what everyone wants to do. For those who have never had the opportunity to experience local culture, exercise together, or have no friends to share their hobbies with, we can help people invite others, create others, and turn "I want to do it" into "I can do it" with those friends. By connecting "I want to do it" and "I can do it" to various purposes in life and spending fulfilling leisure time with family and friends, we will foster healthy minds and bodies and develop healthy young people, and cooperate and collaborate with various organizations such as national and local governments, schools, and private organizations to contribute to the development of our hometown, Sakegawa.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Only for intermediate runners on Saturday, February 15th! Why not try running on the snow in running snowshoes? Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park [Course details] 13:00 Meeting and course explanation 13:30-16:00 Snow run around the famous spots of Sakegawa in running snowshoes * Running on the road and on the snow for about 10km * This is a course for intermediate runners, so it is recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength 16:30 Bathing in Hanezawa Onsen (relieve your tired body) About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club ① Promoting mental and physical health ② Making friends ③ Community development Our club aims to realize everyone's "want to do" with the philosophy of "fostering a rich mind and body full of smiles in a hometown rich in nature, and deepening love and bonds with family and friends across generations through hometown culture and sports." For those who have never had the opportunity to experience local culture, exercise together, or have no friends to share their hobbies with, we can help people invite others, create others, and turn "I want to do it" into "I can do it" with those friends. By connecting "I want to do it" and "I can do it" to various purposes in life and spending fulfilling leisure time with family and friends, we will foster healthy minds and bodies and develop healthy young people, and cooperate and collaborate with various organizations such as national and local governments, schools, and private organizations to contribute to the development of our hometown, Sakegawa.

• Age 7～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

This tour is held on 1st Feb.You will visit 2 local festivals.First, ``Gather round, everyone! Winter Festival".Thousands of mini Kamakura or igloo are made in the venue.Each of mini igloos are lit up and make fantastic mood in winter night.Leave the venue and after 1 hour ride, we will visit "Giant Icicles Festival".The giant icicles that form in the Oyasu Gorge are lit up during the festival, attracting many photographers to take pictures.The venue is lit up, creating a fantastical space that is popular with couples, and the winter fireworks that are set off in time with the music at the finale are a must-see.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

"Mt. Moriyoshi" is one of the three major spots for viewing frost-covered trees in Japan, along with Zao. Take a gondola to the top of the mountain and take a stroll to view the frost-covered trees.Enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of Japan. Departing February 17, 2025 and returning on the 18th, this is a two-day, one-night English-guided tour. We will travel to Mt. Moriyoshi on a cute Japanese local train.Enjoy the scenery from the train window. After lunch, we will view the frost-covered trees on Mt. Moriyoshi. Please dress warmly.After viewing, we will have dinner at our accommodation. Our accommodation is Japanese traditional hotel with hot spring where you can feel the Matagi or local bear hunter culture.Warm up in the natural hot springs and feel the rural lifestyle.On the second day, we will travel by bus to visit the samurai residences of Kakunodate. Feel the history of Japan. After free time, enjoy a lunch of roast pork and Inaniwa udon noodle. After lunch, we will visit Suzuki Sake Brewery, the oldest sake brewery in Akita. Enjoy a tour of traditional Japanese sake brewing, registered by UNESCO.This is a two-day, one-night trip that will let you fully enjoy winter in Japan.

• Age 0～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 16:30

Why not make some warm memories in the coldest place on the main island of Japan? This season's theme is "Sparkle." The venue will be decorated with ice-covered ice structures and 400,000 LED lights. This plan includes admission to Mahora Iwate "Ice World 2025," the Mahoro Liner (a chartered bus to the venue) from Morioka Station, rental snow shoes, and gloves. Even those who are worried about driving on winter roads can arrive at the venue safely and securely. Put on your snow shoes and gloves and enjoy the "Ice World" and illuminations to the fullest. Please choose one of the following courses: 10:30~ Snow Activity Course 16:30~ Illumination Night Course

• Pickup Service
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Winter has come to Yamagata again this year! Let's go on a snowshoe hike and snowboard ride to fully enjoy the abundant snow! ! A snow play tour where you put on snowshoes and snow hike through the snowfields with a guide, and when you arrive at the best spot, enjoy a snowboard ride. A nature guide who conveys the joy of nature will accompany you and give a lecture on how to walk on snowshoes and ride on a snowboard, as well as the unique fun of winter. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding through the snow with a wooden board. These simple toys, which have no edges or soles and are coated with varnish or resin and have a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and are still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). It is an easy-to-enjoy activity that does not have bindings or edges, and you just place your feet on the non-slip surface of the board and slide. It is similar to skateboarding and surfing, and one of its features is that it can be enjoyed easily with boots or snow boots! During the tour, we will also hold "Nature Games" using natural items. You'll have to wait until the day to find out what kind of games will be held! For a short break, we will also offer Nagai's original blend coffee and sweets. In addition to coffee, we will also provide sweet drinks such as cocoa. You can also bring your own sweets! *Please take your trash home with you. As a tour perk, we will include a bathing ticket for "Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu," so please make use of it. The location of Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu is here. *Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3QQvua7zykacXbb6

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

Only on Saturday, February 15th. Beginners welcome! Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park with the Sakegawa Yuyu Club. 9am-12pm. Snow run experience around the Eco Park. [Course details] 9am. Meet up. 9am-11am. Snow run around Sakegawa Echo Park. 11:30am. Lunch of mushroom hotpot at Sakegawa Eco Park. 1pm. Take a break at Hanezawa Onsen. About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club: 1. Promoting mental and physical health. 2. Making friends. 3. Building a community. With the three pillars of "nurturing a rich and smiling mind and body in a hometown rich in nature, and deepening love and bonds with family and friends across generations through local culture and sports," the club aims to realize everyone's "wants to do what they want to do." For those who have never had the opportunity to experience local culture, exercise together, or have no friends to share their hobbies with, we can help people invite others, create others, and turn "I want to do it" into "I can do it" with those friends. By connecting "I want to do it" and "I can do it" to various purposes in life and spending fulfilling leisure time with family and friends, we will foster healthy minds and bodies and develop healthy young people, and cooperate and collaborate with various organizations such as national and local governments, schools, and private organizations to contribute to the development of our hometown, Sakegawa.

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A tour around the area where remains of the "Christian martyrdom" in the former Sendai domain remain. [Before the trip] Deepen your understanding of the historical background with an online course exclusive to participants! [During the trip] ■Based at San Juan Hall, explore history with a pilgrimage passport in hand. Set off on a journey to trace the remains of faith, including the Okago Christian Museum and Chotoku-ji Temple! ■Add color to your trip with a pilgrimage passport → Create explanatory notes and stamp spaces for each location and enjoy during your trip! [After the trip] ■Pilgrimage completed! Certificate issued (San Juan Museum, Okago Christian Memorial Museum) [Tour Schedule] Day 1) 11:30 Ishinomaki Station (Meet) == 11:45-12:45 Lunch at Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba == 13:00-14:30 Visit to San Juan Museum == 15:00-15:30 Tsukiura == 16:30 Hotel (Ishinomaki Grand Hotel or Ishinomaki Sun Plaza Hotel), then free time Day 2) 8:00 Departure from hotel == 9:00-10:30 Visit to Okago Christian Museum (explanation of the museum by the director, etc.) == 11:00-12:30 Chotokuji Temple (etiquette and sermon by the head priest, etc.) == 13:00-14:00 Lunch at Tategamori Ark == 14:30-15:00 Visit to Sankyozuka == 16:00 Ishinomaki Station (Disband) (Bus: ==, Walking: ..., Train: +++, Bicycle: ----, etc.)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".

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