Tohoku in Winter sports / Snow activities

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January to March] Snow trekking to the frozen waterfall called Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is a world of ice like in a movie. Step into the frozen world of Senninzawa Ice Garden in search of unknown spectacular views. On the way there, head downhill from the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the frozen waterfall. The guide will provide hot water, so please bring a lunch such as instant noodles to warm you up. A tent-type toilet will also be set up during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and ascents. *If the route to the ice waterfall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Innovative light and portable mountain snowshoes) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight backcountry poles) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are worried about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed. * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

"Goshikinuma Nature Exploration Road" which won one Michelin Green Guide star. Navigating the expressive Goshikinuma, which is synonymous with Urabandai and has dignified beauty, with careful commentary. If you walk while listening to the signs of wild animals and the voices of wild birds, you will see the beautiful Goshikinuma Pond.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Urabandai's powder snow is this area. A quiet and deep forest that tramples on the snow of a fluffy puff. A beech forest with bear's claw marks on the footprints of an antelope. The giant trees around the trunk that can finally be reached by 4 or more people. We have lost our word to the giant tree that is still enshrined for more than 500 years, and we will continue to blend in with the long history of the forest. Mibayashi, a top-class beech tree in Urabandai, will welcome you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 13:20

Unlike in summer, in winter the area is covered in snow and there are no walking trails.If you want to see Goshikinuma Tanshoro or Goshikinuma, but are worried about going on your own, please join us on a tour! The fun that can only be had in winter is waiting for you there. Our tours are smaller than typical guided tours. We have a small group system with no more than 9 customers per guide. This is a tour for adults that focuses on nature observation, with a low impact on nature and attentive guide service, allowing you to leisurely explore the swamps that emit a mysterious glow. The afternoon course is Haregasaya Activities' original course (approximately 2.5km round trip) that runs along the east side from Bishamon-numa, where the green color stands out, to Midoronuma-numa. We will guide you to places that can only be accessed in winter, scenery that can only be seen in winter, and special places.

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:20

Unlike in summer, in winter the area is covered in snow and there are no walking trails.If you want to see Goshikinuma Tanshoro or Goshikinuma, but are worried about going on your own, please join us on a tour! The fun that can only be had in winter is waiting for you there. Our tours are smaller than typical guided tours. We have a small group system with no more than 9 customers per guide. This is a tour for adults that focuses on nature observation, with a low impact on nature and attentive guide service, allowing you to leisurely explore the swamps that emit a mysterious glow. The morning course is Haregasaya Activities' original course (approximately 2.5 km round trip) that runs along the west side from Yanaginuma, where the blue color stands out, to Bentennuma. We will guide you to places that can only be visited in winter, scenery that can only be seen in winter, and special places.

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00

There's nothing but fluffy snow!!! Please bring toys such as sleds!!! When Lake Hibara freezes over, you might be able to take a gondola ride or a walk on the lake! Come and experience something out of the ordinary in the silvery white world of Urabandai! Photos taken by staff will be given to you for free♪! Toilets and changing areas are available! Dogs are welcome to join for free☆彡 [Experience process] ■ Meet in front of the BACSS sign along the prefectural road ■ Move around while enjoying a gondola ride pulled by a snowmobile ■ Play in the snow ・When Lake Hibara freezes over, you might be able to ride a gondola pulled by a snowmobile on the lake and take photos! ? ■The tour ends with a gondola ride back to the meeting point■Number of participants: 2 or more【Necessary items】■Warm clothing (snow wear), hat, gloves, boots (long boots), goggles (or sunglasses)◎Snow play equipment if necessary (not available for rental, please prepare your own in advance)※We have rental wear available for a fee, although sizes are limited. If you require it, please let us know the size and quantity when making your reservation. Snow wear rental: 1,000 yen per person (cash payment on the day) Hats, gloves, boots (long boots), and goggles are not available for rental, so please prepare your own in advance. ※Please note that we do not rent snow wear for children. ※Please refrain from wearing sneakers or heels. (Please wear snow boots or long boots)

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 65
• 2～3 hours

Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the "52 places to go in 2023" by the New York Times. The Yabukawa area of Morioka City is also famous as the coldest area in Honshu. You can experience snowboard trekking there! You can snowshoe while observing nature on your way to your destination, and when you arrive at your destination, the snowboard experience begins! You can freely ski on the vast grounds! You can ski on fluffy powder snow, or dive into the snow and play! There are many ways to play! An instructor with extensive guide experience will guide you and give you a lecture on the snowboard experience! Let's experience winter activities together that can only be done now! ~Clothing~ Snowshoes, poles, gloves, knit hat, winter wear/pants, thick socks, hiking boots (or snow boots), backpack, drinks, portable food (optional), hand warmer (optional), towel, tissue, etc. *If there are any defects in the clothes on the day, you may not be able to experience the experience. *Snowshoe and pole set can be rented for 500 yen (cash payment on site) ~ Flow of the day ~ Meeting place Mahora Iwate Rest House Komorebi-kan (436-1 Yabukawa Toyama, Iwate Prefecture) 10:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of precautions, warm-up The event starts with a greeting from the instructor, followed by an explanation of how to use the gear and precautions, and warm-up exercises. 10:15 Snowshoe experience starts 10:30 Arrival at destination 11:30 Snowboard experience (60 minutes) 11:45 End of experience * Meet at the site and disband at the site. * The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. * The event period and location may change depending on the snowfall. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:00

If you want to ride a snowmobile but don't know where to go...BACSS can solve that problem!!! Let's go on a tour together to the silvery white world of Urabandai! Toilets and changing areas available! [Experience process] ■ Meet in front of the BACSS sign along the prefectural road ■ Move while experiencing a gondola ride pulled by a snowmobile ■ Explanation of how to operate the snowmobile ■ Test drive ■ Return to the meeting place with a gondola ride and the experience ends [Participation requirements] ■ Age: 16 years old and over (※ Able to understand the guide's explanation) * Please note that we may refuse your test drive if we deem it dangerous to do so alone. ■ Weight: Up to 80kg per vehicle (If riding with a child, the child and adult combined weight is up to 80kg) ■ Number of participants: 2 to 6 people * If only one person will be riding the snowmobile, please contact us by phone. (If there are customers who are only going on the gondola) [Necessary items] ■Warm clothing (snow wear), hat, gloves, boots, goggles *We have rental wear available for a fee, although there are limited sizes. Please let us know if you need it when making your reservation. *Snow wear rental is 1,000 yen per person (cash payment on the day) Hats, gloves, boots (long boots), and goggles are not available for rental, so please prepare them in advance. *Please note that there is no rental of snow wear for children. *Please refrain from coming in sneakers or heels. (Please come in snow boots or long boots) ~People who have not experienced snowmobiles~Family members, people in groups who have not experienced snowmobiles, and children who do not meet the participation conditions can play in the snow or ride on the snowmobile after being picked up and dropped off by the gondola. *Weight limit applies *2,200 yen including insurance (cash payment on the day) *Please note that we do not accept reservations for gondola experience only. *There is a limit on the number of people who can ride the gondola, so please be sure to contact us if you are participating.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days