Kansai in Nature observation / Creature observation

• 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 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 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /Over 6 hours on the day

「空中ウォーク」は空中の村の代表スポット。 木々の間に網の吊り橋で繋げられている11棟のツリーハウスで空中散歩を体験できます。 5つのエリア、2ヘクタールの面積で、まるで異世界に入り、子どもの頃に戻ります！ アスレチックだと思ったら大間違いです。。。 わくわくしたい方々におすすめ！ オーガニック飲み物が無料で付いています！（飲食物持ち込み可） ※フランス語も対応可

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, is the main producing area of Uji tea, and it is also known as the "chagenkyo" because of the beauty of its tea plantations. In Wazuka Town, a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is definitely on Instagram ☆ After having enjoyed the story about tea with such scenery, we will carefully brew the Uji tea produced in Wazuka, which is recommended at that time. You'll be amazed at the scent and taste. Please enjoy it with a Japanese-style confectionery shop made in Wazuka Town.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Skiing and snowboarding are a bit difficult ... but I want to play with snow! It is a plan for those who love nature for both young and old. Even beginners can walk around the snowy mountain with "Snowshoes", which allows you to easily walk on fluffy snow. Dive into fresh snow, lie down, feel the white snow scene, look for animal footprints, and local guys will tell you how to enjoy the snow. Also enjoy a hot cafe time on the snow table

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Just by living, people accumulate dirt and impurities at the end of each day. It would be nice if we could wash them off ourselves every day, but for busy modern people, it is not easy. Mount Koya, which spreads out in a mountain basin surrounded by peaks at an altitude of about 1,000m, is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1,200 years ago. This plan involves climbing together to the top of Benten-dake, the watershed of Mount Koya, and performing a purification and purification prayer in front of the shrine. (Depending on the weather, etc., it may be performed at a different shrine.) A special human figure will be prepared. Usually, the Great Purification is performed at the end of June and the end of December, but for our purification and purification plan, a specialized prayer leader will be available all year round when visitors are in a good mood. We will offer our original incense amulet after praying for it. Why not spend a refreshing time with the goddess of water (Benzaiten)? This is an experiential workshop recommended for those who want to learn more about Mount Koya.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 19:30

This is an experience where you use a trap to collect sea fireflies, which usually hide in the sand on the ocean floor, and observe the fantastic blue light emitted by sea fireflies. After the experience, we will release the sea fireflies back into the sea. The guide will explain the ecology of sea fireflies in an easy-to-understand manner. Although you will not go into the sea, you will be required to wear a life jacket or life belt for safety. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gather and register (5 minutes) Please complete the reception. ②Explanation (10 minutes) An easy-to-understand lecture on the ecology of sea fireflies! We will also explain precautions. ③ Throw the collection trap yourself and collect! While waiting, observe the sand crabs. (30 minutes) ④ Observation and explanation (15 minutes) Observe the bioluminescence of sea fireflies. ⑤ Once the experience is over, the sea fireflies will be returned to the sea.

• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[SUP experience] Let's aim for an uninhabited island with the popular marine Activity "stand up paddle" ♪ ★ Even beginners can feel free to enjoy it! Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes We opened a complex marine resort in Wakayama and Innan! We are proud of the wide wooden deck overlooking the sea ♪ Marine Activity over has also been enhanced, It can be enjoyed by various people such as family, friends, and couples. Play hard, eat hard, and have a great day! Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes " plan contents " SUP experience that even beginners can feel free to enjoy ♪ 《Flow of the On the day》 ① Reception → At the store counter Please say "I made a reservation." *We may ask you to confirm your reservation confirmation email. ② Explanations →We will briefly Explanations precautions. ③ Experience →We will do a simple lesson and aim for an uninhabited island! ④ End

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours

[Greetings to guests] Kumano, the land of rebirth, the holy land of rebirth. By visiting these beautiful yet profound sacred sites and by interacting with the locals, you can look back, realize, and reset yourself. Shingu has an energetic, intense energy to the town itself. That power is also reflected in the Oto Matsuri, a fire festival, and the Mifune Matsuri, an annual festival at Hayatama Taisha Shrine. Touching that high Ki will change your life. In advance, choose the place you want to go and the dragon god you want to meet, and make a plan according to your dreams and wishes. Be objective in your interactions and clarify what you want. The day started after visiting Kamikura Shrine. Afterwards, head to the selected sacred place. By having a resurrection experience that you can feel with your five senses, it first affects your body. For example, touch the cold water of a waterfall and drink it. The waves of holy water circulate and purify the body. “Yummy!” you will exclaim. Since the mind and body are closely connected, the mind opens up in tune with the vibration. Words will come out by receiving aroma & color therapy, personal color diagnosis, counseling, etc. at the sacred place. Then your worries will be sorted out, and you will be freed from the obsessions you made in your head. Stand barefoot on the ground and ground. By connecting with Kumano and the earth, excess electricity and unnecessary emotions that have accumulated in the body will flow, power charging, and the heart will be activated. When my soul is shaken, why do I cry, and I feel happy and want to dance or sing, so I will express it without restraint. Reviving to return to your original self. I will also tell you a message from the dragon god.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours

[Greetings to guests] Kumano, the land of rebirth, the holy land of rebirth. By visiting these beautiful yet profound sacred sites and by interacting with the locals, you can look back, realize, and reset yourself. In Katsuura, Mt. Nachi has been a sacred place for prayers since ancient times, and hot springs with different spring quality due to the activity of magma, as well as gourmet food such as raw tuna, are also attractive. It is a retreat where you can have fun while visiting sacred places, and when you feel like it, you will be purified and receive power.In advance, you can choose the place you want to go and the dragon god you want to meet, and plan a trip according to your dreams and wishes. Be objective in your interactions and clarify what you want. On the day of the event, we started by visiting Hirou Shrine and Nachi Taisha Shrine. Afterwards, head to the selected sacred place. By having a resurrection experience that you can feel with your five senses, it first affects your body. For example, looking up at Nachi Falls will make you exclaim, "Wow!" Since the mind and body are closely connected, the mind opens up in tune with the vibrations of the sacred grounds. By receiving Kumano Aroma & Color Therapy, Personal Color Diagnosis, Counseling, etc. at the sacred place, you will be able to organize your troubles and be freed from the obsessions you have created in your head. Meditate in the trees, stand barefoot on the ground, and ground. By calming the mind and connecting with Kumano and the earth, the excess electricity and unnecessary emotions that have accumulated in the body will flow, power charge, and the heart will be activated. When my soul is shaken, why do I cry, and I feel happy and want to dance or sing, so I will express it without restraint. Reviving to return to your original self. I will also tell you a message from the dragon god. Afterwards, relax in the hot springs.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours

[Greetings to guests] A pilgrimage to Kumano is a trip that will change your life from ancient times. We review the present way of being, salvage the past, and connect to the future. It's amazing how just by visiting Kumano's sacred sites, you can be healed, energized, and full of power. That is the power of Kumano. Let's awaken your own power with various works, therapies, etc. that attract dreams and the future you want to achieve. In the message column in advance, select the place you want to go and the dragon god you want to meet, and make a trip according to your dreams and wishes. Be objective in your interactions and clarify what you want. The day started after visiting Kumano Hongu Taisha. Afterwards, head to the selected sacred place. By having a resurrection experience that you can feel with your five senses, it first affects your body. For example, if you lie down on the earth, the vibrations of the holy land will circulate and purify your body. “Feel good!” you will exclaim. Since the mind and body are closely connected, the mind opens up in tune with the vibration. By receiving therapy and counseling at the sacred place, your worries will be sorted out and you will be freed from the obsessions you made in your head. Stand barefoot on the ground and ground. By connecting with Kumano/Earth, excess electricity and unnecessary emotions that have accumulated in the body will flow, power charge, and heart will be activated. You can feel relieved by hugging a tree that has inspired you, or clear your mind and body by meditating by the river. When my soul is shaken, why do I cry, and I feel happy and want to dance and sing, so I will express it without restraint. It is important to return to your original self. I will also tell you a message from the dragon god.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

​In the hot season, head to a natural athletic course created by lava. Kannabe Highlands is home to Kannabe Volcano, the newest volcano in Kinki and the only one with a crater remaining. ​Trek through the river, using your whole body along the lava flow that was formed when lava solidified after it erupted about 25,000 years ago. Along the way, you can go close to a waterfall, grab onto rocks to move forward, feel the water pressure, and it's just like natural athletics! One of the things to enjoy is the outdoor break time, where you can relax in a secret place. *There are beginner to intermediate routes, so you can choose a course that suits the physical ability of the participants.

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Annually, trekking the ice-water for midwinter only! An ice waterfall unusual in the Kansai area. I will visit "Otomine Ice Garden" to know people. A wide waterfall that spreads like a screen is worth a visit!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! You can enjoy the seasonal nature such as fireflies in summer and skiing near ski areas in winter.

• For Family

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

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! In summer, we will guide you to the staff push hot spot. In winter you can enjoy winter sports at the nearby ski area.

• For Family

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

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! A bath in the room toilet Because it is a Western-style twin bed type complete with, it is the best for the stay in a couple and a couple.

• Date Spot
• For Family

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

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! There is a bath in the room toilet Because it is complete, even small children are safe.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins!

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins!

• For Family

• Age 12～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30

Trekking to the famous peak "Shakkagatake", which is also the place of training for Yamabushi (guide) and trainees (Yamabushi) who are still training! Since it is a chartered tour, you can enjoy it without worrying about other customers. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meeting / reception 5 minutes ②Departure ③Arrival at Shakagatake 180 minutes ④Lunch 60 minutes ⑤Return / dissolution 120 minutes

• Age 6～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Yamabushi (guide) and Kumano Kodo hiking that are still training! Since it is a chartered tour, you can enjoy it without worrying about other customers. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meeting / reception 5 minutes ②Departure 25 minutes ③Arrival at Nanakoshimine 60 minutes ④Lunch 30 minutes ⑤Return / dissolution 120 minutes

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 07:50

In Kumano River / Kitayama River Canoe Camp Touring, descend a beautiful clear stream, Hot spring Enter, take a leisurely camp while looking out at the beautiful river, and go down the river with a canoe. Since it started, it is an outdoor & nature tour that goes down the Kumano River and Kitayama River while camping in the empty river field. The charm of this trip is to spend a long time in the clear flow and the silence of nature. Why do not you go down the river together while feeling the mystery of nature?

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

～緑いっぱいの原生林で癒しの休日～ ★普段は見過ごしがちな苔たちを、ゆっくり歩きながら観察するツアーです。 ★一見、小さくて地味ですが近づいてじっと見てみるとその美しい姿に誰もが魅せられ、おもわず苔の世界に入り込んでしまいます。 ★歩く距離は短く、険しい山道はありませんので、体力に自信がない方でも安心です。