Mountain sports (mountain activities) in Japan Page 13

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Although the course is as short as 1.4km, you can climb a powerful rocky mountain and get a wonderful view of Shimanami with a 360-degree panorama.

• Age 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:30 / 14:00

This is a tour that walks around the three observatories on the east side of Kushiro Marsh National Park. Hosooka Observatory - Sarubo Observatory - Sarurun Observatory. Hosooka Observatory can be reached by car! Light trekking to Sarubo Observatory and Sarurun Observatory! During the trek, you will walk slowly while looking for plants and wild birds, so don't worry if you are not confident in your physical strength! ~Experience Flow~ (For the 9:30 course) Meet at JR Senmo Line Toya Station at 9:30 Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park your car at Toya Station and move to Toro Station in my car. (Reception will be done in the moving car) 10:00 Arrive at Hosooka Observatory! Hosooka Observatory is a place where you can go by car. First, enjoy the scenery of the Kushiro Marsh and the Kushiro River. 10:20 Move to the next destination, Toro! It takes about 25 minutes from Hosooka Observatory to Toro. When we arrive at Toro around 10:45, we stop by the station and take a restroom break. 11:00 Arrive at the parking lot under the Salvo Observatory! After parking the car, it's about a 20 minute trek from here to the Sarubo Observatory. After seeing the scenery at 11:30, move to Sarurun Observatory! It takes about 25 minutes to trek to Sarurun Observatory. 11:55 Arrival at Sarurun Observatory! Drinks are available, so please relax while watching the scenery. Get off at the parking lot where you parked the car around 12:20. 12:50 After using the restroom at Toro Station, head to Toya Station. 13:30 Arrive at Toya Station! It will be dissolved as it is when you arrive.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Welcome to our canoe tour set in the rich mangrove forests of Amami Oshima. You will not be with other tour guests at our shop. We aim to provide a completely private and memorable tour. Canoes are available in single and double seater. (A highly stable canoe for beginners) = Single seater = Excellent stability and maneuverability, ideal for people aged 7 to 60 years old. Designed for beginners to enjoy with peace of mind, it is chosen by many guests. = Double seater = Recommended for families with small children or when riding with elderly people. You can experience the fun of rowing together in unison. Mangrove forests are places that are affected by the ebb and flow of the ocean tides. The characteristic of this tour is that you can enjoy different scenery depending on the ebb and flow of the tides. At low tide, it is easy to observe the ecosystem under the water, and at high tide, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the mangroves from the water. Experience the extraordinary beauty of each time of day when you join the tour and enjoy a new encounter with the nature of Amami. Our tours go from the upstream of the river to the mouth of the river. The course then mainly returns upstream from the river mouth. You can choose the meeting place according to your convenience. You can meet at our free parking lot near the airport in the north of Amami, or if you are staying in Amami City, which is on the way to the canoeing venue, you can meet in the city or meet at the site!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

=Fully private tour=Choose intuitively from the four plans! Enjoy a wonderful trip surrounded by the beauty of nature, with captivating views, sounds and breezes. Experience the island's charms to the fullest. Tours available from 9:00 to 16:00! 1. Spectacular photo tour of northern Amami Oshima 2. Mangrove canoe & spectacular photo tour 3. Mangrove canoe & trekking tour to a waterfall in the primeval forest (trekking or trekking & waterfall exposure) 4. Spectacular photo tour & trekking tour to a waterfall in the primeval forest (trekking or trekking & waterfall exposure)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 14:00

This is a course that combines experience fishing and onboard barbecue. Boat fishing experience After enjoying fishing for about 3 hours, you can have a meal on the boat using the food prepared by the inn on the onboard barbecue using the large stove on board. Grilled fish, salt-grilled shrimp, grilled large clams, octopus squid skewers, sausages, rice balls, and miso soup. Fill your stomach with fresh menu items such as ! *This is a plan where you can enjoy trial fishing and barbecue on the boat. We also have a meat plan (unique to either) *Barbecue ingredients may change depending on season and stock availability.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

If you want to enjoy activities in the great outdoors of Hokkaido, come to our center! Come and enjoy a fun ride across the prairie on a four-wheeled buggy!

• Age 11～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

One of Nagano Prefecture's top 100 natural landscapes. "Heart-shaped lake" surrounded by mountains on three sides ♪ Yoga with SUP "Forest Therapy Guide" & "National Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 instructor" will guide you ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Long to SUP SUP training and practice from a male instructor (about 40 minutes) Let's ride SUP safely and learn how to balance and how to row! You can get advice on how to get on SUP in a short time ② Observe the natural environment from the surface of the water with a forest therapy guide (about 20 minutes). Let's try ♪ ③ SUPYOGA by E-RYT500 yoga instructor (about 45 minutes) Let's sharpen the sense of the soles that are usually on the ground and balance them.

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

Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is worth a visit. Misty Lake Mashu is also famous (as a song says), but on a clear day the blue of the sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. Only Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck is available during the winter. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can also get a feel for the vastness of Hokkaido at Tawadaira, where you can see the horizon in a large panorama. You can eat Genghis Khan at Tawadaira. Kushiro City - Hosooka Observation Deck - Tawadaira - Lake Mashu - Mt. Iou - Sunayu, Kotan Onsen (Lake Kussharo) - Kushiro CityThere is also a route where you can see Kaminokoike Pond, which has recently been included in Akan Mashu National Park.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Okinawa One of the largest mysterious limestone caves in the central part of the main island! It is a power spot of Okinawa where you can enjoy the mystery of nature formed by spending tens of thousands of Year on the exciting route and the fantastic space illuminated! Large red and white red and white stalactites, which are said to be auspicious in the cave, are very powerful! In addition, the colorfully lit up fantastic space is sure to look great on Instagram! At the last exit, you can also see the heart lock and feel healing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Half the day is a sea turtle snorkeling tour in the ocean! The remaining half day is a choice of three land-based nature tours in Amami! *Which tour will be done first will be decided by the shop the day before after checking the forecast. [Sea Turtle Snorkeling Tour] A guided snorkeling tour that you can enjoy with peace of mind by entering from the beach. First-timers are welcome, and anyone aged 5 to 60 can participate. Even in winter, when you are worried about the cold, enjoy the winter sea, which has more beautiful days than summer, with a waterproof suit that won't get wet, a "dry suit"! I want to take a peek into the beautiful blue sea of Amami! I want to meet sea turtles! If you are such a person, please join us. ・From mid-June to early October, when the water temperature is high, wear a life jacket over your swimsuit. You can enter the sea comfortably! ・In the spring, April to early June, autumn, and mid-October to November, you can wear a wetsuit for comfort! ・In the winter (December to March), when the cold is a concern, wear a waterproof suit that won't get cold. Go into the sea in a dry suit! *During peak seasons, other guests may join the snorkel tour. [Choose from 3 sightseeing nature tours] This tour is completely private, and you can choose from popular and highly satisfying tours! 1. "Northern Amami Spectacular Photo Tour" A tour of hidden scenic spots in the northern part of Amami Oshima, including beaches and highlands. 2. "Mangrove Canoe Tour" A soothing canoe experience tour in the uncharted world of mangrove virgin forests. 3. "Trekking tour to virgin forest waterfalls" Soak up negative ions in a mysterious virgin forest where you rarely meet other people! ・Walking course: Walk along an easy forest path to the waterfall. ・Active course: Walk through clear streams and sometimes climb rocks. ・Course where you are hit by waterfalls: Unimare's top recommendation! Choose with your intuition (^^♪

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

When you search Amami Oshima, you will come across the famous "Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest." However, on the other hand, the forest is becoming constantly filled with cars and people during the day. The Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest is wonderful, but our tours offer a unique, slightly different kind of primeval forest tour! 1. Trekking course to the virgin forest waterfall: A nature exploration that tickles your sense of adventure 2. Trekking to the virgin forest waterfall & being hit by the waterfall course: Experience the power of nature with your whole body Each course allows you to enjoy Amami's rich nature from a different angle. Please choose intuitively!

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 11～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Go down the river with your friends! ! Fresh greenery in spring, playing in the river in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. A 3-hour course full of fun for each season. There are many points that you can enjoy both in the morning and in the afternoon! It's sure to be a fun memory this summer! It's summer vacation for both adults and children! After the rafting is over, you can sauna in the tent sauna with just your friends! You can also do lowry. Bathing outside in nature at the base near the riverbed is the best!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Wearing a mask is a personal decision! ] Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi will change the wearing of masks to "optional" from March 2023 and implement flexible infection prevention measures! Special trips, special memories, and photos without masks. Some people, such as those with hay fever, need masks. Let's get along and respect each other, both those who wear it and those who don't. [Blue Cave SUP/Canoe] Ishigaki Island also has a blue cave! A spectacular scenery created by nature over many years. Enjoy SUP/canoe cruising around the blue cave! [PiPi's appeal point] - Free photo data gift! The guide will take photos of you during the tour!・Participant-only benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, information on hidden spots) ・Free transportation to the southern area of ​​Ishigaki Island! (West: ANA InterContinental to East: Fusaki Resort)・Guide provides solid support! All PiPi guides are certified water rescue workers. We will give a slow and thorough lecture, so everyone from small children to those who are not good at swimming are welcome to participate!・Overwhelming number of reviews! In fact, the evaluations from everyone who participated in the tour demonstrate the high level of satisfaction with the PiPi tour.・Free tour equipment rental! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ①9:30/13:30 In front of Ishigaki Port Rito Terminal/Pick up from your accommodation (only for those who wish)↓②10:00/14:00 Arrive at the field↓③10:15/14:15 Activity begins! Depart for the Blue Cave! ↓④10:30/14:30 Arrive at the Blue Cave. Explore inside the cave! ↓⑤12:00/16:00 Activity finished! ↓⑥12:30/16:30 In front of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/We will drop you off at your accommodation. *The schedule will change depending on the weather and tide level on the day.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why not spend a special time just for you in the northern area of Amami Oshima? On a fully-private tour, you will visit hidden spots not on tourist maps, spectacular views from high ground, beautiful beaches, and more. We can also accommodate requests to visit famous places like Heart Rock and Ayamaru Cape. Enjoy a wonderful trip surrounded by nature, with captivating views, sounds, and breezes. Experience the charm of the island to the fullest. = Half-day plan = 9:00-12:00 13:00-16:00 = Full-day plan = 9:00-16:00

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 59
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Half-day charter tour] We will conduct a half-day charter tour. I want to make precious memories in private! I want to rent it out and have fun! Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi offers various half-day tours! [Schedule (morning/afternoon)] ① 09:30/13:30 Meeting time. (Meeting time is free)↓②09:50/13:50 Arrive at the field. We will prepare and give a lecture! ↓③10:00/14:00 Activity starts. ↓④11:30/15:30 Activity ends. ↓⑤12:00/16:00 Pick-up and drop-off will be completed and dismissal. *The schedule is subject to change as it is a private event. There may be times when the event cannot be held due to weather or tide levels. *The guide in charge will call you the day before your tour date. Please let us know your request at that time. We will do our best to accommodate your request. *Please note that the guide is reserved for private use and the field is not reserved for private use. *50,000 yen for up to 5 people, +7900 yen per person for 6 to 9 people, consultation required for 10 or more people.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is a tour that enjoys mangrove walking and mangrove dyeing. While soaking in the mangrove dye, you can enjoy the mangrove walk. Let's bring back memories from Yagachi Island!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

Popular Mangrove Walks and Kayak The tour is a great deal. You can fully enjoy the charm of Yagachi Island!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Okinawa It is a tour that walks and explores the main forest Ohiruhi Forest (Mangrove Forest). You can meet several kinds of mangroves and pleasant creatures that make mangroves home. In the tidal flat that spreads beyond the mangroves, you return to your child's mind and play mud. Children are full of curiosity, adult Let's return to the children and enjoy nature!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 60
• 1～2 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This plan is a special plan that allows you to enjoy Okinawa all day long, with a set of "Parasailing at Heshikiya Port" and "Marine Activities + Lunch at Tsuken Island"! You can experience a full range of marine activities, including parasailing to enjoy the clear sea and the expansive sky, banana boats, towing tubes of your choice, clear SUP or clear kayak. You can choose from "Okinawa soba" or "curry" for your meal. ★You can choose from the following two experience schedules on the day. [Pattern A: Start at Heshikiya Port] ・Parasailing experience at Heshikiya Port ・Transfer to Tsuken Island by ferry ・Marine activities & lunch at Tsuken Island ・Return to Heshikiya Port by ferry and finish [Pattern B: Start at Tsuken Island] ・Transfer to Tsuken Island by ferry ・Marine activities & lunch at Tsuken Island ・Return to Heshikiya Port by ferry ・Parasailing experience at Heshikiya Port ・Finish *The order of marine activities & lunch can be flexibly accommodated depending on the situation on the day. --------------------------------------------------------------------------■Parasailing experience at Heshikiya Port・Up in the sky on a 200m rope! ・Enjoy an extraordinary experience of the sky and sea while taking in the spectacular view. ・Even first-timers can feel at ease! Our staff will provide you with careful support. ■Marine activity and lunch experience at Tsuken Island①【Choice of meal】・Special curry or specialty Okinawa soba You can choose one of the following.②【Choice of activity】●Banana boat (fixed) +●Towing tube (choose two from the following) ・Banana boat ・Super Marble ・Paparazzi ・Thriller ・Extreme ・Big Ducky ・Cyclone Spinner ・Blast ・Hurricane boat +●Clear kayak or clear SUP (choose one) ※You can also choose on-site on the day! ------------------------------------■Prices (tax included)・Basic price (for both adults and children): 17,600 yen *Includes parasailing at Hirashikiya Port + ①meals + ②marine activities------------------------------------■Additional options [Meal upgrade]・Change to BBQ: Adults +3,000 yen / Children (12 years old and under) +1,900 yen [Additional activities]・Boat snorkeling: Adults +6,000 yen / Children +4,400 yen

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• Age 3～Age 12
• 4～5 hours
• 13:30

Activity Information (No reservations required) ■ Activities (for all ages) We offer more than 8 types of programs per day (depending on the plan) suited to age and season. You can participate empty-handed. ■ Kids Academy (Ages 3-12) An experiential program for 3-12 year olds that allows you to "learn while playing". Through work experience, you can earn MAGMA RESORT's exclusive currency, "Magmany".

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This course takes you all around the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with the largest horizontal extent. View the Kushiro Marsh from the eastern (western) observation deck, then walk along an unpaved road to the western (eastern) observation deck. If you are confident in your time and stamina, there are also some places you can walk (or climb?) to see, such as the Kottaro Marsh Observation Deck, Sarubo Observation Deck, and Yumegaoka Observation Deck. Along the way, you might encounter red-crowned cranes, Ezo deer, or Ezo red foxes (which appear irregularly).

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh and the meandering Kushiro River in the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with a horizontal spread. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as the "Great View," is spectacular, and on a clear day you can see the Akan Mountains. Watching the sunset from Hosooka Observatory has also become popular recently. The untouched Hosooka Observatory is an observation deck that cannot be reached by large tourist buses. There is also a course that combines the Norokko train ride, where you can ride one way through the marsh from Kushiro city to Hosooka Observatory to Kushiro city, and then take a taxi back to see the Kushiro Marsh from a different angle.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

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

A canyon walk tour that is lighter than canyoning begins.The water play guide will carefully explain how to play and safety in a valley with a clear stream, so even first-timers can enjoy it. In calm areas, you can rely on a life jacket and float comfortably, or try climbing a waterfall on your own ♪ The cool water is comfortable and you are sure to have a fun time! ``What is Canyon Walk?'' It is a water play that uses a canyon that is lighter than general canyoning. You can go to a beautiful valley that is usually off-limits, and enjoy an exhilarating walk in the river while feeling the great outdoors with your family and friends.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

・Walk and play in the forest at the foot of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, which is famous for Hoshitori Prefecture, and the dark night of the plateau.・Experience sharpening the five senses in the starlight and moonlight without using lights as much as possible.・Remove mobile phones, watches, and electronic devices, and move from a bright night life with electricity to a night forest without man-made objects. Let's enjoy digital detox, space time.・You can find traces and figures of creatures that are active at night, and if the time is right, you can also observe Himebotaru and Earthworm.・If the weather is good, you can also enjoy stargazing, moon viewing, and meteor shower viewing. In summer, you can also appreciate fishing lights from fishing boats off the Sea of ​​Japan.・Unlike hiking and trekking, we don't do strenuous walking or up-and-down walks in order to experience the darkness of the night. Anyone who can walk is welcome to participate. (If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, please contact us. We will select a field and implement it.) ・This is a program for Japanese people, but we can also accommodate foreign tourists by hiring an interpreter. An interpreter will be charged separately. (Additional 10,000 yen required for interpreter)

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

Kayaking or mountain biking experienceWe offer overlanding outdoor activities that allow you to directly experience the natural environment. We will guide you to local hidden spots and deep spots. After the experience, we can also guide you to a nearby hot spring facility if you wish. (*Not included in the price) Experience the unconventional and fun outdoor activities for adults, such as kayak fortune telling, which is said to be accurate! ★Plan features★① Overland style with all the equipment towed ② Plan the destination and entry point according to the season, weather, and each individual. There is a lecture, so you can rest assured. ③ The equipment required for the tour is included in the rental fee, so you can enjoy it empty-handed. ④ You can use the walkie-talkie at all times, so you can check each other's situation even if you are far away, so you can rest assured. ⑤ The car has a spacious interior where adults can sit comfortably! You can enjoy the precious scenery and hidden places to your heart's content from the comfort of your car.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

★This is the only field archery field in the Chugoku-Shikoku region.You can enjoy both the same target archery as the Olympics and the field archery set up in the forest. *The 1-hour experience course is for target archery only.・Since it is a lifelong sport, anyone can enjoy it. No problem for inexperienced people or beginners. ・We will set the shooting distance for each level. There is also a lecture by a veteran instructor, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind ♪ ・ Feel free to join us empty-handed! We have a wide range of rental items for children to the elderly.・The beautiful natural scenery of each season, such as cherry blossoms, hydrangea, and maple leaves, is also a highlight. Flow of the day: 1. Visit and reception 2. Matching rental archery equipment 3. Archery lessons ( Approximately 15 minutes) ④ Unlimited shooting at the target archery field (approximately 45 minutes) ⑦ Dissolution * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00

The beautiful scenery such as fresh green and autumn leaves and the action of the trees soften the heat of the summer and give pleasure to life through the five senses. You can enter the forest for your health and enjoy the forest in a new way! Let's walk in the forest and feel the energy of the forest! If the rain is light, wear rain gear and boots and walk through the forest purified by the rain.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 10:00

A hiking tour that connects old roads and visits the five Togakushi shrines Togakushi is a historical place of worship from which the legend of Amano-Iwato, a Japanese myth, is derived. It is also a sacred place for Shugendo, where the trainees have been practicing in the steep mountains since ancient times. On this tour, you will visit the five shrines of Hokkosha, Fire Mikosha, Chusha, Okusha and Kuzuryusha, which are enshrined in Togakushi, and enjoy the ancient roads and beautiful nature of Togakushi that still remain. .. This is a one-day hiking tour where you can feel the beautiful nature of the Togakushi Plateau, which changes with the seasons, and the historical culture that has been passed down. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 Tour start Tour starts from Yunomine Observatory. If the weather is nice, enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the observatory and head to Hokkosha. The majestic shrine built in the Edo period, which appears in front of you when you do your best to climb the stone steps, retains the remnants of the Shinto and Buddhist era. Head to Chusha through Shinto. 10:45 Chusha area The Chusha area is lined with many shukubo, soba shops, and Togakushi bamboo craft shops. It is said that the three cedars of the Shinboku are over 800 years old. 11:30 Togakushi Soba Lunch After visiting the Chusha Shrine, for a little early lunch, head to the delicious Togakushi Soba restaurant 13:00 Togakushi Okusha Suginamiki Walk After lunch, head to the Okusha. Beyond the Sui Shrine Gate is a 400-year-old cedar avenue. 14:30 Kagamiike After seeing the physical strength of all the participants, if possible, head to Kagamiike, which has a spectacular view of the Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the lake. 16:00 From the bus stop near the end of the tour, return to the place where the shuttle car is located. (Bus fee is about 300 yen separately) If you can return to Nagano Station, the tour ends here!

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30 / 10:00

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an E-BIKE cycling tour by Shinano Discovery. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride on a state-of-the-art electric-assist MTB through the traditional rural landscapes of Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Highlands, and the old Hokkoku Kaido road, connecting farm roads, forest roads, and roads that have been used by villagers for a long time! This is a one-day cycling tour that will allow you to fully experience the nature, history, and culture of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, including the view of the Hokushin Five Mountains that spreads out before your eyes, the history of Lake Nojiri and the excavation of Naumann's elephant fossils, and a course that follows an irrigation channel that was built 350 years ago. There are also plenty of adventure elements, such as downhill on unpaved roads! This tour is full of highlights, with secret old road rides and commentary that only a local guide can provide. - Schedule for the day - 10:00 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. After a brief explanation of the tour, we will take a lesson on how to ride an E-MTB. 10:30 The tour starts. Enjoy the spectacular view of the five mountains of Hokushin. Enjoy an adventure ride along the unpaved irrigation canal to Torii River, a clear stream flowing from Togakushi. 11:30 Follow the irrigation canals of the Edo period and the Denkuro irrigation canal, which was built 350 years ago on the Hokkoku Kaido road. We will explore the history of Nojiri-juku, which once flourished as a post town on the Hokkoku Kaido road, the irrigation canals of the Edo period, and hydroelectric power generation, as well as the history of the water surrounding Lake Nojiri and the lives of the people. 12:50 Lake Nojiri If the weather is good, have lunch at an open-terrace cafe or in a park by the lake. After you finish eating, go on a cycling tour around Lake Nojiri National Park. At the shrine in Sugakawa village on the east side of the lake, there is a giant cedar tree that is nearly 1,000 years old! 14:30 Time-slip experience in a tunnel built in the Meiji era In the Togusa community in Shinanomachi, there is an old tunnel built over 130 years ago. Explore the old Togusa tunnel, where steam locomotives once passed, by bicycle! 15:30 Tour ends The tour ends at the meeting point.

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