Yamagata in Sightseeing tour/Guided tour

• Age 2～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

[June to November] An experiential activity where you canoe around Lake Shirakawa, surrounded by magnificent nature. Enjoy plenty of time on the lake with this two-hour experience tour! Come enjoy the beautiful Yamagata scenery that changes with the seasons from the lake with your guide! The guided tour will teach you how to paddle, so even beginners and families with no experience can enjoy the experience safely. We use stable canoes and kayaks that even beginners can easily navigate. Have fun playing energetically and in the hot summer on the cool Yamagata lake. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity that you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. [Beginner, physical strength level 1]

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

[June to September] Enjoy a SUP experience tour in Lake Shirakawa surrounded by nature. Even if it's your first time, you can rest assured as the guide will support you from how to ride. Enjoy 2 hours of relaxation surrounded by nature! We will give you a lecture on how to ride, so beginners with no experience or friends can try it safely and enjoyably. One of the fun things about SUP is losing your balance and flipping over in the water, but don't worry, we will guide you according to the weather and temperature. Be sure to bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Have fun playing energetically and happily in the hot summer on the cool lake in Yamagata. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. There are simple tents available on site, but it will be smoother if you come after changing clothes. [Beginner, balance level 2]

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 06:00 / 07:00

[June to December: held on Sundays] If you can see the sea of clouds from a hot air balloon in the early morning, it will be a lucky day! A hot air balloon is a ride that everyone wants to ride at least once in their life. Experience the excitement, fun, and extraordinary time in the sky with your family and friends who will ride with you and enjoy the scenery in Yamagata! This is a hot air balloon flight experience at Jubunichiyama in Nanyo City, where you can see the whole Okitama Basin. On a clear day, you can see the whole of Yonezawa city, the rural landscape, and the 100 famous mountains (Iide Federation, Azuma Mountain Range, Asahi Mountain Range) that surround the basin. In autumn, there are many days when the sea of clouds spreads out. A spectacular view of the sky that you want to see once, the sea of clouds seen from a hot air balloon. A hot air balloon flight experience that rises to a height of about 15 to 20 meters by connecting the balloon to the ground with a rope is truly an extraordinary experience. *In addition to the "boarding only" experience, this plan also offers a "full participation" course where you can do everything from preparation to cleaning up together. Full participation courses are limited to the first 20 people. ■Start timeStart times vary depending on the season, taking into account sunrise time. June to September: 6:00am to October to December: 7:00am to December----------------Balloons cannot fly in rain or strong winds. Customers who have made reservations will receive an email between 12:00pm and 1:00pm the day before to let them know whether the event will be held or not. This will also be posted on the official website, so be sure to check if you do not receive an email. 2024 resultsJune Flight success rate: 50%July Flight success rate: 100%August Flight success rate: 100%September Flight success rate: 50%October Flight success rate: 80%November Flight success rate: 50%----------------

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:50 / 12:50 / 14:50

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

A private cycling tour around the good old Japanese countryside on an e-Bike. This is a special tour where you can enjoy Japanese rural culture and beautiful nature on an e-Bike with a local guide. The setting is Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, which belongs to the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." This quiet farming village with a population of only 6,000 people is surrounded by a rural landscape that is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The rural landscape of Iide Town changes with the seasons, giving you a sense of tranquility as if time has stopped, and a sense of nostalgia. ⁡In a heavy snow area covered in 3 meters of snow in winter, rice farming has been the main industry since ancient times. The wisdom and culture of the people who live with the snow still lives on today. ⁡During the tour, you can also experience the precious flavors of rural areas. You can also enjoy tea time tasting the traditional protein source "Inago no Tsukudani". In this area where there are still few tourists, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time experiencing the local culture. Let's enjoy a leisurely rural cycling tour where you can experience a culture that coexists with nature! [About tour fees] The tour fee varies depending on the number of participants. Please check the following before making a reservation. ・Participation by 2 people: 20,000 yen/person ・Participation by 3 people: 14,000 yen/person ・Participation by 4 or more people: 11,000 yen/person [Information for customers using public transportation] Akayu Station (Flower Nagai Line) → Imaizumi Station → Uzen Tsubaki Station (JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus) For detailed timetables, please check the following URL. Flower Nagai Line https://flower-liner.jp/result/JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/documents/41216/2024_3yonesakasen.pdf Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/timetable/list0036.html

• Pickup Service

• Age 2～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

[Weekends only] The upper reaches of Lake Nagai Hyakuaki, a canoe field that feels like a hidden place, even though it is not far from the city. We will guide you on a half-day tour that will lead you into nature both physically and mentally. The meeting place, Nogawa Manabikan, is a 10-minute drive from Nagai City. After checking in and using the restroom, it is another 10-minute drive to the boarding point. As you paddle through the lake surrounded by mountains from the start, multiple waterfalls will bring you the pleasant sound of water and coolness. As you proceed along the waterside that winds left and right while looking at the vibrant broadleaf mountain ranges and rock faces, you will soon arrive at the entrance to Mibuchi Valley. After offering prayers to nature and the gods, you will continue to canoe between the steep granite cliffs, and you will find yourself in a different space that is cut off from the outside world. Mibuchi Valley, where the cool air and silence continue even in midsummer, is a power spot where the dragon god legend remains. You will be enveloped in an emotion that cannot be expressed in words. A mini-adventure tour where you can experience sacred history and culture while enjoying a leisurely canoe ride with a guide! Anyone who has been in a canoe at least once and has average physical strength can participate. Please rest assured that there will be at least two guides accompanying you at all times.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

This two-day, one-night program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience at Jionji Temple, Tohoku's leading prayer temple. Hayama, once home to three temples and 48 monks, was once counted among the Dewa Sanzan mountains. Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site boasting a history of approximately 1,300 years, is a leading prayer temple in Tohoku. This two-day program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience. The spiritual cultural experience will include a dialogue with the temple's chief priest, a viewing of the Jionji Bugaku dance, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and a trek through Hayama, a former Shugendo sect. The meals served during the program will be a modern version of healthy vegetarian cuisine based on traditional Jionji temple recipes. Upon completing this special program at the historic Hayama Jionji Temple, nestled amidst majestic nature, you will experience a unique sense of spiritual enrichment and health. (Day 1) 11:00 Meet at Yamagata Station 11:00 12:00 Travel from Yamagata to Fukuyoshi Ryokan by minibus 12:00 12:20 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, check in, and get a tour of the inn 12:20 12:40 Change into training clothes 12:40 12:50 Explanation of shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) 12:50 13:40 Shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) lunch 13:40 14:00 Travel from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple by minibus 14:00 Arrive at Jionji Temple (meet at the first parking lot) 14:05 14:15 Explanation of Jionji Temple from the head priest at the temple gate (focusing on the unique feature of Jionji Temple as a temple of prayer) 14:15 15:00 Tour and stroll around the Jionji Temple grounds (with a guide) 15:00 16:00 Jogyo Samadhi (training experience) at Amida Hall 16:00 17:00 Bugaku experience at Jionji Temple Office *Participants will be instructed on the touching aspects of the dance, including the experience of trying on armor 17:10 17:30 Travel from Jionji Temple to Fukuyoshi by private minibus 17:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, change into secular clothing (casual clothes), take a break 18:00 20:10 Bar Hopping Tour ① Akahoppe (90 minutes) ② Sagae Snack Bar (40 minutes) 20:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, bath, sleep (Day 2) 5:30 Wake up (Please come to the dining venue dressed in training clothes and ready to depart) 6:00 6:50 Vegetarian breakfast at Fukuyoshi 6:55 Depart from Fukuyoshi 6:55 7:15 Travel by private minibus from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple 7:15 8:00 Experience copying sutras at Kazoin Temple 8:00 8:20 Explanation of today's Shugendo path and prayer 8:20 8:30 Travel by private minibus from Jionji Temple to the trailhead 8:30 11:30 Trekking on the Shugendo path with a mountain ascetic

• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Head to the spectacular emerald green scenery! OGUNI GREEN - Tamagawa Valley Shower Climbing - Baikagi, Oguni Town, Yamagata Prefecture This is an experiential program where you can enjoy authentic water play, "shower climbing," in Tamagawa Valley. What is "shower climbing"? Shower climbing is a perfect summer outdoor activity, allowing you to become one with nature as you ascend mountain streams and waterfalls while being splashed with water. Its thrilling experience, combining elements of mountain climbing and water play, including climbing rocks and jumping into waterfall basins, has made it a popular summer leisure activity for cooling off. This time's field, "Tamagawa Valley," is Tamagawa Valley, a clear stream flowing from the Iide Mountains, located very close to the hot spring facility "Baikagi-so" in Oguni Town. The water flowing through the deep gorge is exceptionally clear, and the refraction of light creates a beautiful "emerald green" spring. We named the spring "OGUNI GREEN" for its distinctive green color, which makes it seem like a hidden treasure deep in the mountains. At its deepest point, it's over 5m deep! Another noteworthy point is that the water is so clear that it doesn't even feel deep. There are plenty of spots where you can enjoy stream walking, swimming across the spring, and even water jumping. Supported by RAC-certified guides RAC-certified shower climbing guides will guide you so that even first-timers can enjoy playing in the water with peace of mind. Now, let's go on an adventure to see the spectacular views of "OGUNI GREEN"!

• For Groups