Adventures (Trekking / Caving / Climbing) in Japan Page 11

• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /5～6 hours
• 09:30

Why not try a new adventure in one of Japan's most scenic spots, Shosenkyo? This area is crisscrossed with the approach to Kanazakura Shrine and daily life roads, and there is an old mountain path called "Mugizaka Road". This is a new mountain bike tour that uses this road as the stage, where you can put your mountain bike on the Shosenkyo Ropeway and enjoy a trail ride from the top of the mountain. Once you get on the ropeway, it's only a 5-minute ride to the summit station. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps mountain range. Experience the ancient roads that connect rich nature and history with ease and exhilaration on the latest E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike). From beginners to advanced riders, all levels can safely enjoy mountain bike riding on mountain trails. In addition to mountain bike skill training and route guides, our staff who are familiar with the local area will carefully explain the forests, history, and local information according to your request. Of course, please feel free to consult us about the fun of after-ride, such as local hot springs, meals, and souvenirs. [What is E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike)? 】Just by pedaling lightly, you can exert more than twice the force of your legs, so you can move forward easily. It's such an easy bike that you can easily talk even when climbing. The idea that "climbing a bike is tough" is now a thing of the past. Please enjoy this new sensation. 【What is included in the price】Rental fee (E-MTB, helmet, protector, gloves), guide fee, transportation fee, drink fee, environmental maintenance and management cooperation fee *5,000 yen discount if you bring your own mountain bike (If the bike you bring is poorly maintained or not suitable for serious off-road riding, we may refuse to allow you to use it.) 【Not included in the tour price】Meals, insurance 【Insurance fee】 600 yen 【Participation conditions】 ・ Elementary school students and 125 cm or taller ・ Able to ride a bicycle * Tour content and required time may change significantly depending on the skills of the participants. 【Minimum number of participants】 1 person

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Special course ♪ born with a request from customers saying "I want to play in the Wed anyway" Canyoning jumping in the river & Explore the unspoiled cave & snorkel on a beautiful island made of coral pieces and play in 3 places! Ultra fun summer special course! ! ! * Because it is a little trekking, it is a little gentle and loose course than other stroll set course.

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• For Rainy Days
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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This tour introduces the World Heritage Site and allows you to enjoy the best view of the Kawaguchiko Lake. Route: Country Lake Systems (store) → Kawaguchiko tour → Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine → Kawaguchiko Sengen Shrine → Country Lake Systems (store)

• World Heritage
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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 60
• 5～6 hours

A professional guide certified by the Tourist Guide Ordinance of Taketomi Town, a World Heritage Site. Take a leisurely canoe cruise on the mangrove river of Iriomote Island, a World Heritage Site! A professional guide certified by the Tourist Guide Ordinance of Taketomi Town, a World Heritage Site, will give you an interesting and easy-to-understand explanation of the creatures and plants of Iriomote Island. In the afternoon, cool down with some authentic canyoning, which is completely different from other companies! Have the best island play experience on your trip to Yaeyama!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Shiretoko is a peninsula surrounded by the sea. You can walk through a wonderful environment where you can feel the nature created by the mountains and the sea. The afternoon virgin forest walk is a private walk through the wilderness where you hardly meet any people. It is recommended for those who want to walk in a special place different from others, such as those who do not want to walk in the same place as other guided tours. Depending on the season, there are places where you can walk while pushing your way through tall vegetation. In the morning, everyone visits the Shiretoko Five Lakes. You can enjoy a leisurely walk for 3 hours. The nature guide will guide you through the Shiretoko ecosystem in an easy-to-understand manner on a course of about 3 km with few ups and downs. You can take a walk while feeling the powerful nature of Shiretoko while taking a peek at the lives of wild animals. The lake quietly nestled in the virgin forest is an attractive field. In the afternoon, it is a virgin forest trekking. You will walk through the virgin forest and aim for the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. You can enjoy the magnificent view from the cliff coastline. A walk where you encounter many wild animals will give you a different kind of excitement than the Shiretoko Five Lakes. A nature guide who knows Shiretoko inside and out will show you the best scenic spots. This is the recommended course of the Shiretoko guided tour, where you can see, feel, and experience the great nature of Shiretoko from the animals' point of view. If you are staying at a hotel in Utoro, we will pick you up at the hotel. Why not enjoy the World Heritage Site with transportation included? . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*From May 10th to July 31st, the price will be 14,100 yen for adults and 8,700 yen for children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*The start time of the guided tour may change depending on the reservation frame for the Shiretoko Five Lakes lecture. It is usually scheduled to start around 8:00 to 9:00. *Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. Please note that if the "Shiretoko Five Lakes Ground Path" is closed due to a brown bear sighting or other reasons, regardless of weather, on the day of the guided tour, we will reschedule your tour to the "Shiretoko Five Lakes Elevated Boardwalk" + "Another Course Outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes" or "Another Course Outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes." Please be aware of the above before applying.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 04:00

It is 1936 meters above sea level. Kyushu This mountain, which is also the highest peak of Year Many people visit. You can reconfirm that it is one island in the ocean when you see the islands that float around through the lush, large-forested trees. Noboru Ayukawa Yamaguchi → Ayukawa hut → Hanano river → Shoshidaira → Miyanoura Take → 石 → → 之 → 淀 → 淀 Yamaguchi(Time required About 10 to 11 hours)

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• 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 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

I want to do free climbing! But, something scary Do not ... such people is, first we recommend safe bouldering even for beginners! This plan is also not have to join you can experience Anyone who more than elementary school ♪ Come on, let's challenge to bouldering!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[Shizuoka ・ Fujinomiya City] ATV use ★ Superb view of Mt. Fuji's nature, panorama alone ★ Boasting long course (1 hour) It is a panoramic course that runs a number of viewpoints that can only be seen by Mt. Fuji buggy participants (course length is about 6 km). On the course, there is a long route that doesn't break with the plains of Mt. Enjoy world heritage, Geopark by buggy trekking. The vehicle used is a type that rides over ATV (North American specification, full size 4WD buggy), and there is a sense of stability, but driving is exciting. The guide will carefully lecture how to operate, so you can take a commemorative photo at the break during the tour. Let's enjoy the 4-wheel buggy to the fullest.

• World Heritage
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo, which is one of the three major night views of New Japan. Let's climb from the trailhead to see the night view of the mountaintop! Rather than easily accessing it with a gondola, the night view that you can climb and view with your own feet is more satisfying! Even if you are new to night hiking, it's OK. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will support and give lectures.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Enjoy the scenic spots that represent Amami, "Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest" and "Mangrove Primeval Forest" in one day! You will be guided by Shun Shirahata, a certified guide of the Amami Islands. Families with children are also welcome! You are sure to enjoy Amami Oshima to the fullest! [Recommended points] ・ Lunch is provided with an island bento box made with ingredients from the island! ・ Enjoy both the mangroves and Kinsakubaru! ・ You can also choose to charter the tour! Enjoy freely with your family, friends, or partner. ・ It is a one-day tour from 9:00 to 17:00, so you can enjoy a leisurely Amami time. ~ Flow of the day ~ * The schedule below is an example when the pick-up location is the center of Naze. 9:00 If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, meet at the hotel or Amanico Shop, and the tour itinerary will be explained. 9:40 After arriving at the site, there will be a lecture on how to paddle a canoe. 10:00 Mangrove canoe tour: High tide is recommended for those who want to have a lot of fun canoeing, and low tide is recommended for those who want to land on the tidal flats and observe the wildlife! 12:30 Lunch: Eat an island bento lunch at a scenic spot. 14:15 Head to Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enter the forest road. Drive 4.5 km on the unpaved forest road to the gate of Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enjoy the natural streams, springs, and scenery along the way. 14:45 Arrive in front of the Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest gate, and start the approximately 2 km Kinsakubaru trek. 16:30 Trekking ends. 17:00 Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or Amanico Shop.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Nordic walking involves walking with special poles in both hands. It is a fitness sport that is said to be effective for rehabilitation and weight loss because it is a full-body exercise that puts less strain on the knees. The walking course is within Noshiro City, but the course changes on each day, and the course includes the city's erosion control forest "Kaze no Matsubara" (a pine forest with a total length of 14 km from north to south), Noshiro Park, and Noshiro's "town center". Enjoy the city of Noshiro while walking. Special poles for Nordic walking are included in the experience fee, so you do not need to prepare poles. *Please wear comfortable clothes on the day. Since you will be holding the poles, it is convenient to carry luggage in a backpack or shoulder bag that leaves both hands free. It is also convenient to bring gloves or work gloves (the poles are fixed to the hands with bands to prevent the bands from rubbing against the hands). *Members of the "Shirakami Nordic Walking Club", which is based in Noshiro City, will also walk with us. ◆Meeting place: Noshiro City Tourist Information Center (inside JR Noshiro Station) ◆Meeting time: 9:10 9:20~ Warm-up 9:30 Depart for Nordic walking in Noshiro City 11:00 Return ~ Cool down (stretch after exercise) and then disband

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo, which is one of the three major night views of New Japan. Aiming for the perfect night view spot, head to the mountains at night. A feeling of fulfillment is perfect with a petite vertical run that walks in two mountains. It is a greedy plan that includes a night view and a petite vertical run! It's an easy route, so even if you're new to mountain climbing, it's OK. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will support and give lectures.

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

Crampons training ≪For winter≫≪Training for walking on snowy mountain rock ridges≫. Ideal for training and mastering crampon work and rope work! Great for training for those aiming for the Alps during the snowy season! ! The event will be held regardless of whether there is snow or not. ★Approximately 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin, you can easily participate even if you don't have a car! !

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• 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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Takashima Trail ZERO Semi-custom mountain course (hot spring bathing included) [Takashima Trail] A course for freaks. People who want to go to mountains that are not even covered in guidebooks. We will guide you to the famous Takashima Trail course and other mountains of your choice. Please let us know your desired mountain name when making a reservation. [Model course] ① Mt. Norikura - Aihatsukoshi ② Mt. Akasaka - Kanpu (Kansai 100 Famous Mountains) ③ Mt. Otani - Kanpu ④ Mt. Omikage - Omi Kodo ⑤ Mt. Komagatake - Kijiyama Pass ⑥ Mt. Hyakuriga - Negorozaka (Kansai 100) Famous Mountains) ⑦ Mikuni Pass - Ikusugi ⑧ Mikuni-dake - Kyogadake ⑨ Buna-dake - Kita-one ⑩ Mie-ga-take - Kita-one ⑪ Please let us know the name of any other mountain you would like to meet You can also easily participate in ECO.

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• In Door Activity

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

Hira Mountain Range ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (hot spring bathing included) It takes about 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin to the meeting point, so you can easily participate in the ECO even if you don't have a car. A course suitable for Hirayama freaks. People who want to go to mountains that are not even covered in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Mt. Hira and other mountains of your choice. Please let us know your desired mountain name when making a reservation.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

◎Kyoto Kitayama ZERO Semi-custom mountain course (with hot spring bathing) It takes about 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin to the meeting point, so you can easily participate in the ECO even if you don't have a car. A course for Kyoto Kitayama freaks. People who want to go to mountains that are not even covered in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Kitayama, Kyoto, and other mountains of your choice. Please let us know your desired mountain name when making a reservation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 79
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! This is a one-day walking tour of the footpath course in full bloom of rape blossoms at Ebeotsu Hill in Takikawa. We aim for Maruka Kogen while looking at the rape field that boasts the best in Japan. Stroll along the idyllic roads across the meadows. After walking, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. This tour is recommended for those who want to move in the nature during the warmer months.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Starting from Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato-cho, you can enjoy mountain biking to your heart's content in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is the first program for enjoying the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, based at Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato Town. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour for beginners, families, and children to learn the basics of mountain biking from scratch and learn how to ride mountain bikes safely and enjoyably on mountain trails.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions on Iriomote Island! ! The World Heritage site, Iriomote Island, has been designated as a specific tourist resource, and from March 2025, access approval will be required. Spend a day touring the basin and top of Pinaisara Falls, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture, located in a very precious area. Paddle through the mangrove river while observing nature, and trek through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The natural beauty of Iriomote Island that can be seen from the top of the waterfall will remain in your heart for a lifetime. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also possible.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a guided tour of Mt.Fuji climbing from the foot of Mt.Fuji to the second station. Mt. Fuji Adventure from the foot of the mountain to the 2nd station is a route that can be enjoyed all year round, so it is especially recommended for outdoor beginners and families with small children. We propose how to enjoy Mt. Fuji according to the age of the child. As an entry course for those who challenge Mt. Fuji climbing in the summer, you can observe the diverse nature of Mt. Fuji and tour the historical sites that constitute cultural value.

• Age 8～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Trek from the foot of Mt. Fuji to the 5th station while feeling the rich nature. It is a guided tour where you can also visit power spots such as the historic sites of religious mountain climbing at the trailhead. After visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine for safe climbing, move to Umagaeshi (the point where the horses were returned when the road became steep) and start trekking on the Fujiyoshidaguchi mountain trail, which has been used for a long time. This mountain trail is dotted with shrines and torii gates that tell the history of religious climbing. Embark on a journey to feel the historical background of religious mountain climbing while visiting ancient cultural heritage. There is plenty of nature up to the 5th station, so you can refresh yourself while walking along the green and pleasant road while observing the topography and the ecosystem of animals and plants formed by the volcano. It is a field where you can experience Mt. Fuji where nature and culture are in harmony.

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

The "Sekida Mountains" where the Shinetsu Trail extends is Satoyama. Do you know about Shinetsu-Trail , north part of Nagano prefecture ?The Sekida Mountain ridges are one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world. It is along the ridgeline of a forested area at an altitude of about1,000m.From early June to November you are able to walk the trail, as all the snow has melted.In early summer, the trail is beautiful with fresh green leaves and in late autumn as the days get colder, the leaves turn stunning colors.Currently, the trail has 6 Individual sections each between 8~12km. It takes approximately 6~7 hours to hike one section.Sections 1~6 total about 80km. Later this year, 4 new sections (7~10) will be opened making the trail 110km from start to finish.I plan to hike the entire trail, sections 1~10 before the first snow fall.Reasonable accommodation is available if you would like to stay overnight, and I can help with those arrangements if needed, so please feel free to ask.This is a serious hike, so please be certain of your fitness, capability, a nd equipment.If you are interested, or have any questions at all about anything, do not hesitate to contact me directly.

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• Age 4～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

You can choose between 8:30 and 12:30 for the half-day course. It's within 2 hours from Tokyo, so it's recommended for those who want to canoe in the morning, take a dip in the hot springs, and then go home! [Meeting time] 8:30 12:30 [Meeting place] TOP Mizukami Company 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture *There are no signs, so please look up TOP Mizukami Company on Google Maps or look it up in advance. [Payment method] If paying on the day, cash PAYPAY only *Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. Also, it gets very crowded on holidays, so please bring cash in advance. [Cost] Experience fee and more. If you take out separate accident insurance, it is +200 yen. If you rent shoes, it is +200 yen. [Photo shooting] Yes. After the tour, data is sold via QR code. 1 event is 1000 yen (all data). [Canoe experience] (Lake) Necessary items: Towels, hats, etc. for sun protection, drinks, etc. *We do not recommend carrying electronic devices such as mobile phones as they may be lost in the water. You can carry them at your own risk. Please note that we will not allocate time to search for lost items. [About cancellation] The tour will be held even in the rain. If the tour is canceled due to heavy rain or flooding, we will contact the registered phone number when we find out about the cancellation. If you wish to change the date due to bad weather, there is no cancellation fee. If the tour is canceled after visiting the store on the day, we will guide you to the events that are available, and if there is no desired event after consultation, it will be canceled free of charge.

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• For Rainy Days
• 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.

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• 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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