Kansai in Mountain sports (mountain activities) Page 1

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

Nogawa Nature School will advance to Kansai. This tour will be hosted by Ryo from the Tokyo school and staff member Muro from Kyoto. Meet at Kyoto Station, and reserve a business hotel for each person. This is a car-only trip to the river. The next day, we will depart at 7:00 and search for Japanese pond turtles in the Lake Biwa water system. The main focus of the Kyoto tour is observing the giant salamander, a natural monument. In addition, we will guide you to several points in Kyoto and capture aquatic insects, amphibians, red-bellied newts, and river crabs. The main tour is at night, but the next day, we will search for Japanese pond turtles by rummaging around the Lake Biwa water system from the morning. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

We will visit “Kobo Daishi aka Kukai” in Okunoin graveyard between early dinner and bedtime. Licensed guides who can speak English take you the enjoyable tour.You will see a mystical Okunoin which is totally different from the daytime.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At the famous and historic site of Sandanbeki Cave in Nanki Shirahama, a "Starry Cave Night Walk" is being held from autumn to winter, where you can explore the cave at night! A planetarium projector and other equipment will be installed inside the cave, illuminating it brilliantly. You can enjoy a fantastical space that is different from the inside of the cave during the day. [Event Period] 2024 September 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat) October 5th (Sat), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat) November 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), 30th (Sat) December 7th (Sat), 14th (Sat), 21st (Sat), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun), 30th (Mon), 31st (Tue) 2025 January 1st (Wed), 2nd (Thu), 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), 11th (Sat), 12th (Sun), 18th (Sat), 25th (Sat) February 1st (Sat), 8th (Sat), 15th (Sat), 22nd (Sat), 23rd (Sun) [Opening hours] 17:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:50) [Price] Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen → 1,350 yen Children (elementary school students): 750 yen → 675 yen Children under elementary school age: Free Notes (after reservation ~ on the day) ・If you wish to cancel, please do so by 23:59 the day before. ・Before sunset, the lights may be difficult to see due to the sunlight from outside. ・We are open as usual from 8:00 to 17:00. ・Please refrain from illegal parking and loud noises as they may cause inconvenience to local residents. ・The event may be canceled in the event of a typhoon or other bad weather. If the event is canceled, we will notify you in the latest information.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 67
• Over 6 hours on the day

We will trek through the snowy mountains to see the impressive frozen waterfalls and the beautiful ice art that forms in caves, the ice stalagmites. This area of the Omine mountain range is a mountainous area with low temperatures, and in the coldest seasons, large waterfalls over 30 meters can freeze over. Depending on the conditions of the day, we will visit two or three frozen waterfalls and ice stalagmites. An experienced guide will accompany you and you will walk at a leisurely pace. No special mountaineering skills or experience are required, but you will need to be physically fit to walk about two hours up and one and a half hours down. This tour is also for people who have the right equipment for trekking and mountain climbing enthusiasts.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

You can casually experience city camping (machi-camp) and outdoor activities in Namba and Nipponbashi, the center of Osaka. You can enjoy BBQ mainly in tents, and depending on the plan, you can also make pizza in a pizza oven and flow somen noodles completely empty-handed. It's sure to be a particularly memorable day in your memories of your trip to Osaka!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

First time hiking (perfect for a mountain girl's debut! Automated course) 《Perfect for a mountain girl's debut! Ideal for first-time mountain hiking》I want to start mountain hiking, but when? Which mountain? This course is perfect for those who are new to mountain hiking and don't know where to go! We will select and guide you to courses according to the season of your application and your level. (Mountain Girl Recommended Course) [Target Mountain Areas] Kyoto Kitayama, Hira Mountain Range, Takashima Trail, Konan, Kosai, Hubei ★ Recommended Course: ``Jayagamine'' - A breathtaking view of Lake Biwa from the mountaintop in less than 2 hours! ! It takes about 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin to the meeting point, so you can easily participate by ECO even if you don't have a car.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Zero Climbing Desk Rope Work Seminar ① Names and characteristics of tools and how to use them ② Basic rope knots ③ Top rope belay (securing) ④ Lead climbing belay ⑤ Second climbing belay ⑥ Self-belay (self-securing) ⑦ Basics of fulcrums How to make ⑧ Rappel setting ⑨ Rescue rope work, etc. We will teach you the basic rope work techniques essential for rock climbing step by step on your desk! ! ≪This is a desk rope work seminar≫★Rock climbing skills (rope work, moves, etc.) can be applied to mountain climbing, mountain climbing, and snowy mountains. It is a talisman for safe mountain climbing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

★The Kyoto Round Trail is a hiking course with a total length of approximately 70 km that starts from Fushimi Inari in the southeast of Kyoto, passes through Mt. Hiei, goes around Kitayama, and goes from Kiyotaki in the west to Arashiyama. This is a trail course blessed with quiet nature where you can walk on well-maintained roads. ★The main course of the Higashiyama & Kitayama course can be easily divided into 5 parts, and you can enjoy the trail while stopping at sightseeing spots.・1st visit: Fushimi Inari ⇒ Keage (Fushimi Inari, Sennyu-ji, etc.) Walk 10.3km ascent 400m, descend 350m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Keihan Fushimi Inari Station ・2nd visit: Keage ⇒ Ginkakuji (Nanzenji, Daimonji, Ginkakuji) etc.) Walking 7.10km ascent 440m descending 380m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Kyoto Subway Keage Station ・3rd trip: Ginkakuji ⇒ Mt. Hiei (Ginkakuji, Mt. Hiei, etc.) Walking 7.20km ascending 620m descending 50m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Ginkakuji-mae bus stop ・4th time: Mt. Hiei ⇒ Oharado Temple (Mt. Hiei, Sanzen-in, etc.) Walk 9.80km Ascent 450m Descent 830m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Cable Yase Station ・5th time: Oharado Temple ⇒ Yamasachi Bridge (Kurama Temple, Kibune Shrine, etc.) Walk 12.1km Ascent 260m Descend 320m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Todera bus stop★Meeting place and time are negotiable★Please make a reservation on the first day of participation. Please select your desired dates for your second and subsequent participation.

• For Groups