- Age 6~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
- 18:00
This two-day, one-night program will allow you to experience spiritual culture in Hayama, which once had three temples and 48 monks and was counted among the three mountains of Dewa, and in Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site and the foremost prayer temple in the Tohoku region with a history of about 1,300 years, and will help you to attain invisible spiritual richness and a healthy body. You will stay at Kazo-in Temple, which was formerly used as a temple. The program for experiencing spiritual culture will include a conversation with the head priest of Jionji Temple, a viewing of the prayer dance and Jionji Bugaku, a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property, and trekking in Hayama, which was once a Shugendo trail. The meals provided during the program will be supervised by Mr. ~~~, an authority who has won the ~~~ Award as a macrobiotic chef, and will be a modern version of healthy food based on the recipes of shojin cuisine that have been handed down at Jionji Temple since ancient times. At the historic Jionji Temple in Hayama, nestled amidst magnificent nature, you will have completed this special program that is not normally offered, and you will feel a richness of mind and health that you cannot find anywhere else. Duration Content 11:00 Meet at Jionji Temple Terrace 11:00-11:15 Notes on lodging, orientation 11:30-13:30 Experience making soba noodles at the historic Tokobo Temple at Jionji Temple 13:30-14:30 Visit to Jionji Temple and viewing the hidden Buddha with the chief priest as a guide 14:30-15:30 Experience zazen 15:30-16:30 Storytelling program by the chief priest (about the spiritual world of Jionji Temple) 18:00- Complete shojin ryori (traditional vegetarian cuisine) recreated from an old recipe (supervised by ●●) *Menu explanation before meal 19:00- Observation of Jionji Temple Bugaku (at Kazoin) Next morning 6:30-7:30 Morning service (cleaning, zazen, etc.) 7:30 Breakfast (shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine)) 8:30-11:00 Trekking tour of Shugendo trails with a mountain ascetic Disband Round-trip transportation available between Sagae Station and Jionji Terrace
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
Walking around Morioka, the ultimate travel experience recognized by the NY Times and Sansa dance experience accommodation plan Morioka was chosen by the NY Times as the second place to visit in the world in 2013★Morioka town walking tour will change your trip This sure-fire three-hour adventure is filled with rich history and fascinating culture. Highlights: ★ Experience Sansa Odori at a banya (experience location may change) ★ Introducing a coffee shop in Morioka ★ View of Mt. Iwate: A chance to enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Iwate, the symbol of Morioka. Let's take memorable photos at the perfect photo spot. ★Walk around the quaint ancient capital: Morioka is a place where traditional Japanese townscapes remain, with beautiful historical buildings and scenery. 〇Sightseeing points Kenji Takuboku Seishunkan Banya Morioka Shinkin Bank Iwate Bank Red Brick Building 〇Coffee shop candidates Kogensha Cappuccino Shiki Liebe Cafe Mama Engawa 2 of the above Please enjoy walking around the city while getting a feel of the times. ★Morioka Castle Ruins Park: You can enjoy the scenery of each season in Morioka's beautiful parks and gardens. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. ~~~For these people~~~ *Those who are interested in history and culture, and those who want to enjoy a leisurely walk around town Discover the beauty of Japan from a new perspective and have a wonderful and unforgettable experience. please look. Discover the wonderful culture and history of Japan on a Morioka town walking tour. Experiences that will make your trip special await you. Afterwards, you can choose one of three facilities: ``Hotel Shion'', ``Aishinkan'', or ``Yumori Hotel Taikan'' for 1 night and 2 days with an accommodation plan that includes watching the Sansa dance (8:15-20:45) at Tsunagi Onsen. You will be staying overnight. We accept requests, but we may not be able to accommodate your request 12:00 Meet at Morioka Station 12:00-15:00 Cafe tour around Morioka Station 2 shops + tour of tourist spots 15:00 Morioka Station West Exit (No. 28) Boarding area) Departs at 15:00 15:00-15:30 Shuttle bus 15:30 Arrive at Tsunagi Onsen 15:30- Check in at "Hotel Shion", "Aishinkan", "Yumori Hotel Taikan" 20:15-20 :45 Watching the Morioka Sansa Dance with tethers Next day 9:45 Departure from Aishinkan 9:50 Departure from Hotel Shion 10:15 Morioka Station West Exit (Platform 28) Dismissal
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience the local culture and flavors of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Guided tour of traditional Japanese-style buildings ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn The 'Kesenn Carpentry History Museum' is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques.On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves.Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch! Your lodging is at Ofunato Onsen, overnight stay at a traditional hot-spring inn (ryokan) included (with Japanese-style course meal for dinner and breakfast).
- Age 6~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:50
Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of Japan's most scenic bay!Highlights・Jump aboard a local fishing boat and harvest Matsushima's famous oysters!・Visit Otakamori Observatory for panoramic views over Matsushima Bay・Indulge in Japanese style seafood lunch
- Age 3~Age 90
- 5~6 hours
- 12:30
Explore the coastal gastronomic paradises of Shiogama and Matsushima. Tour Highlights: ✔ Private transport and driver-guide will pick you up from / drop you back to Sendai Station ✔ Wander the stalls of fresh seafood at Shiogama's 'Nakaoroshi' fish market and enjoy it as sushi for lunch! ✔ Taste at least three varieties of local sake at local favorite, Urakasumi Sake Brewery ✔ Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Matsushima Bay area, including a visit to Entsuin Temple ✔ Indulge in freshly brewed matcha green tea and traditional sweets at Kanrantei tea house
- Age 16~
- 5~6 hours
- 12:30
Experience the winter transformation of the 'City of Trees' – Sendai's 'Pageant of Starlight' festival! Before enjoying the beautiful scenery, beautify your mind and body with a relaxing facial or manicure. Includes a photoshoot with a professional cameraman – the perfect way to capture a special memory with your friends, family or that special someone! Tour Highlights: ✔ Enhance your beauty with a manicure or facial (for men: nail-care treatment or facial)! ✔ Try Sendai's famous beef tongue! ✔ Enjoy driving through Sendai's 'Pageant of Starlight' before a photo-shoot with a professional cameraman!
- Age 20~
- 2~3 hours
- 08:40
Enjoy the Spring tradition of 'Hanami' at a national treasure! Highlights ✔ Enjoy a delicious local 'Obento' lunch-box and drinks (including local beer and sake!) ✔ Live Shamisen performance from a local musician ✔ Local goodies to take home as a souvenir! You've never experienced cherry blossoms like this! Forget lugging about a blue-sheet and heavy bags of food and drink, or fighting the locals for the best picnic spot… Enjoy your own private 'Hanami' (flower viewing) picnic in the serene grounds of 1200 year old Shiogama Shrine.Tables and chairs will be set-up for you underneath the hundreds of pink cherry blossoms, along with an 'obento' lunchbox of beautifully presented bite-size tastes of local cuisine, designed exclusively for this event.As you sit back with a glass of local sake or beer, switch-off and relax to the sound of a private Shamisen performance from a local musician.With no need to worry about cleaning-up, explore the shrine grounds and surrounding town before ambling back to the station, local souvenir in hand. This is how to 'Hanami' like a pro!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Stay overnight in traditional Japanese hot-spring lodging, including a feast of local cuisine for dinner! ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Warm-up for the experience with an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese hot-spring hotel the evening before.
- Age 6~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
[Story] ◆A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists capture Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people for living, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. [Highlight] You can experience becoming a part of JR's global art project "Inside Out". Guided by the music of Takeshi Kobayashi's installation work, we will admire Kohei Nawa's sculpture of a white deer, White Deer (Oshika). Experience the charm of contemporary art works that can only be experienced on this tour, in the natural setting of the Oshika Peninsula, which has been restored from the site of an unprecedented earthquake. A special lunch prepared by a highly skilled chef using Sanriku's rich ingredients is included. [Fee] 50,250 yen (tax included) per person ~ (6 people participating, Japanese guide) [Itinerary] [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Tadashi Kawamata "Ishinomaki Tower" 》Appreciation [12:00] Lunch [13:15] Appreciation of Yuki Kusumi《Tan》, Teppei Kaneuji《Boiled Fantasy (Material Ulay/Ishinomaki)》[13:45] JR《Inside Out》 Experience [14:20 ] Viewing Takeshi Kobayashi's ``CIRCLE of MUSIC in the LIFE'' and Kohei Nawa's ``White Deer (Oshika)'' [15:00] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:30] Dismissal [Experience supplementary information] Relax and enjoy art in a taxi with a professional guide Tour the works. First, take a look at Ishinomaki Tower, which stands in the middle of Ishinomaki. After lunch, move to the Momoura area, a fishing village rich in nature. We will be viewing ``Tan'' and ``Boiled Fantasy (Material Ulay/Ishinomaki)''. Next, we moved to the Ogihama area. You can have the valuable experience of becoming a part of street artist JR's world-famous art project ``Inside Out.'' Furthermore, as you walk along the path by the sea while listening to the sound installation ``CIRCLE of MUSIC in the LIFE,'' you will see the last work of the tour, ``White Deer (Oshika).'' The Oshika Peninsula has been rebuilt from the site of an unprecedented earthquake. This is a tour where you can take a close look at the art nestled in the beautiful nature.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Dance, Drink & Discover the Festival Spirit of Sendai! Highlights ✔ Take a lesson about how the Japanese celebrate the New Year ✔ Experience cooking and eating traditional New Year cuisine! ✔ Other activities include New Year traditions like mochi (rice-cake) pounding, New Year calligraphy and the first visit to a shrine. How would you like to spend New Year's like a Japanese person? Each event and tradition holds meaning of family and well wishes for the year ahead.We hope your New Year will be the happiest as you experience traditions like mochi pounding, decoration making, cooking New Year dishes and making your first visit to a shrine for the New Year.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Lunch [12:30] Earthquake disaster folklore experience (Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park, Earthquake Ruins Kadowaki Elementary School) [14:40] Kawamata Admire Ishinomaki Tower [15:10] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:10] Disband
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather and travel by jumbo taxi [11:50] Fishing experience (Momonoura Port) [12:50] Cooking experience (Momonoura Village) [14:00] Special lunch (Momonoura Village) [15:00] Rest/walk around the area [16:00] Travel by jumbo taxi [17:30] Disband
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 12:30
You observe the traditional performing arts: Kenbai literary means dance with a sword. Kenbai has a long history.In the Edo-period it was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai. Now, local residents including children take over the performance.You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers. Tour Highlights: ✔ Chance to experience traditional performing arts ✔ This dance was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai in Edo period. ✔ Now, local residents including children take over the performance. ✔ You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1 Day or more
- 12:50
This is a 2-day, 1-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, appreciate Japanese swords, observe the training (making the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate name cutting. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying at the famous Tsuchiyu Onsen in Fukushima City, on the second day we will take you to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City specialties and to Nakano Fudoson, one of Japan's three Fudoson temples.
- Age 5~
- 1 Day or more
- 08:40
Two of Japan's largest summer festivals in two days ✔ Watch as festival performers balance 15m bamboo poles adorned with paper anterns ✔ Wear traditional 'Yukata' and walk through forests of Tanabata decorations ✔ Find your inner peace during Zen meditation at a UNESCO World Heritage temple ✔ Dine on local food cooked by a private chef and taste local Japanese sake Experience first-hand two of Japan's largest summer festivals – Akita's Kanto Matsuri and Sendai's Tanabata! Both festivals share their origins in the ancient Chinese star festival, but each has developed into its own unique and exciting personality over the centuries. First up is the incredible acrobatic performance of Akita's 'Kanto Matsuri' (pole lantern festival). Kanto performers carry long bamboo poles (some up to 15m) adorned with lanterns, balancing them precariously on their palms, shoulders, foreheads – you name it – all to the sound of traditional music and taiko drumming. In contrast, Sendai's Tanabata festival is much more subdued but certainly no less colorful! Hundreds of giant 'Fukunagashi' decorations made from traditional rice paper are displayed throughout the city, turning the busy shopping arcades.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience two of Japan's biggest summer festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ See the colorful and vibrant floats of Hachinohe's 'Sansha Taisai' festival! ✔ Don't just watch, JOIN the incredible Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori City! ✔ Visit Japan's largest morning market! ✔ Enjoy local Japanese cuisine and sake tasting along the way! Forget whatever you've heard about the Tohoku locals being quiet and shy ... grab your dancing shoes and get ready to party at two of Japan's most exciting summer festivals! The tour will kick-off in Eastern Aomori Prefecture, Hachinohe City, known for the vibrant colorful floats of its'Sansha Taisai 'festival. But don't party too hard, as the next morning you'll be up with the sparrows to explore the 400+ stalls of local food and novelties at Japan's largest morning market, Tatehana Wharf Morning Market (as seen on 'Abroad in Japan'). Next you'll move to the prefectural capital, Aomori City, for the tour highlight: the world-famous Nebuta Matsuri! Here you won't just watch from the side lines ... you'll dress in traditional costume and join the hundreds of 'Haneto 'dancers, dancing behind the incredible 3D lantern floats.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
'Fall' in love with the scenery, tastes and traditions of the seasonHighlights✔ Experience one of Japan's top lantern festivals✔ Trek around the multicoloured lakes of 'Goshikinuma' in Urabandai-Asahi National Park✔ Cycle through the countryside before a vineyard picnic✔ Take in the Autumn scenery as you conquer Mt. Adatara✔ Refresh with an overnight stay in 'Dake Onsen' hot spring villageGet ready to throw yourself into the sights, smells, sounds and spirit of Autumn in the Japanese countryside! ~ 'Kampai' with the locals as you dance behind festival floats at one of Japan's best lantern festivals – the Nihonmatsu Chochin Matsuri!~ Cycle through the countryside before rewarding yourself with a picnic in a local vineyard.~ Trek around vibrant volcanic lakes and conquer multi-coloured mountains.~ Indulge in local dishes made from freshly harvested veggies and fruit.~ After all that action and adventure – rejuvenate with a soak in a hot spring bath.Escape the city for the weekend and discover why there's no better season to 'fall' in love with Japan!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience Four of Japan's Largest Summer Festivals Tour Highlights: ✔ Experience FOUR of Japan's largest and most exciting Summer festivals ✔ Join the parade at Aomori's'Nebuta Matsuri ' ✔ Private transport and English speaking guide ✔ Local Japanese cuisine (Vegetarian catering upon request) August in Tohoku is hot and the Summer festivals even hotter! Tohoku is home to some of Japan's most dynamic and exciting Summer events and traditions. Prepare to dance, chant and get lost in the hypnotic rhythm of taiko drums… Your adventure starts with the colorful ornate festival floats of Hachinohe City's 'Sansha Tasai' festival, the perfect warm-up for the next night of celebrations at Tohoku's most famous summer festival, Aomori City's Nebuta Matsuri! Forget watching from the sidelines, here you will transform into a local Haneto dancer and JOIN the parade with the Aomori locals. Next up is the incredible spectacle of Akita's Kanto Matsuri (Pole lantern festival) where festival performers balance 12 metre high poles adorned with close to 50 lanterns on their foreheads, shoulders, hands… you name it! Your summer festival journey will wrap up in Tohoku's capital city, Sendai, during'Tanabata '(Star Festival).
- Age 20~
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Exclusive Private Tour of the best of Spring in Northern Japan! Tour Highlights: ✔ THREE NIGHT'S STAY IN LUXURY ACCOMMODATION ✔ INSIDER-ACCESS TO JAPAN'S LARGEST CHERRY-BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ✔ FINE-DINING SEASONAL CUISINE (Vegetarian catering available) What's Included Private executive-class transport, Private driver-guide (English speaking), Three night's stay in luxury accommodation, Fine-dining seasonal, cuisine (All meals included. Vegetarian catering available) Access to the best cherry blossom destinations in the Tohoku region, Local cultural experiences Not included Additional meals and drinks
- Age 2~
- 5~6 hours
- 09:00
Matsushima Bay is famous for its picturesque views of tiny islands dotted across calm blue waters, but many do not realise that the group of larger islands-the Urato Islands-are actually home to many of Shiogama City's townspeople, including local fishermen and oyster farmers. The waters of Matsushima Bay are some of the worlds most fertile for cultivating oysters.So fertile, in fact, that many of Japan's (and even overseas) oyster farms source their oyster 'seeds' from these very waters.In many ways, Matsushima Bay and the Urato Islands are the birthplace of the oysters that end up on our plates all around the world.On this tour, you can experience the life of an oyster farmer by jumping aboard a local fishing boat and watching the harvest process right in front of your eyes! You'll also have the chance to try some huge, juicy oysters straight from the water-they don't get much fresher than this !! Take the rest of the harvest back to shore and enjoy a seafood BBQ as you take in views over the water.Before and after your oyster experience you'll also have time to explore the island itself, learning more about the history and lifestyle of the people who live there and discovering hidden views of one.
- Age 2~
- 2~3 hours
- 07:30
Many assume that the auctions held at big-city markets like Toyosu (prev Tsukiji) in Tokyo are the heart of Japan's seafood trade, but this is actually the second time the giant tuna have been sold to market! The true heart of the action actually occurs a day earlier at Shiogama City Fish Market, the home of the largest catch of fresh tuna in all of Japan.Experience the action for yourself with this rare chance to view the auction up-close from the market floor itself, guided by a local tuna wholesaler.This area is usually completely off-limits to the public (who can view from the closed-off gallery)-only on this tour will you gain special permission to enter the market as if you were a local wholesaler yourself! The auction is also famous for being the fastest in Japan, with the action over and done with in around 30 minutes! Watch in awe as the pack of wholesalers moves down the lines and lines of giant tuna at a crazy pace, calling out unintelligible prices and bids as they go. After the auction, retreat to the onsite seafood restaurant where you'll have the chance to carve-up one of the massive tuna bought at the same auction.Use the fresh sashimi to make your own nigiri-sushi and devour it for breakfast, alon
- Age 21~
- 1~2 hours
Level-up your sake drinking game with this masterclass at the well renown Urakasumi Sake Brewery in Shiogama City. Urakasumi have been producing sake in Shiogama since 1724, including the sacred ceremonial sake used at Shiogama Shrine, the most important Shinto shrine in northern Japan. Known for its 'classic and elegant' sake, Urakasumi varieties pair excellently with the abundant local seafood which Shiogama is famous for.During this masterclass, not only will you have the opportunity to sample several varieties of Urakasumi's premium range of sake, you will learn how to best appreciate each drop; from the optimum drinking vessel to what kind of food to pair it with! You will be provided with a range of tasty bites of local produce to experiment pairing with, including the locally produced 'moshio' (seaweed salt ) .Having produced moshio for over a thousand years, Shiogama locals often add seaweed salt to various foods, including using it as a substitute for soy-sauce when eating sus hi, as well as adding a unique dimension of flavor by dissolving it in their mouths before drinking sake.
- Age 2~
- 3~4 hours
- 10:45
If you've visited Japan before you have probably been to countless shrines and temples and left feeling 'shrined out'.Delve into a deeper experience of the Shinto religion by receiving a formal blessing at one of the most important spiritual hubs in northern Japan, the 1200 year old Shiogama Shrine. Discover the essence of Shinto as you learn about the history of the religion, the symbolism behind many of the objects and rituals you've seen at shrines across Japan, and the ways in which this same essence is very much prevalent in the daily lifestyle of the Japanese people.After receiving the formal blessing, continue your exploration further by indulging in a local lunch based on the Shinto concept of 'Naorai', where people become closer to 'Kamisama' (the Shinto God) through consuming the same offerings presented during the ceremony.Finally, take a walk through the town of Shiogama and uncover the essence of Shinto present in the daily life of the towns people.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Approximately 150 years ago, 3,000 warriors of the Shonai clan gave up their swords and traded their hoes for cultivation of virgin land, and the Matsugaoka Cultivated Land was born. He also contributed to the development of Japan's silk industry. Five three-story sericulture rooms with Joshu Shimamura-style tiled roofs still exist on the vast site where you can feel the spirit of the samurai. A night tour (Japanese/English) of Matsugaoka at night, where you can learn about the history of the cultivation area with a limited-time night illumination guide, which is usually not open to the public. You can also experience wearing a kimono as an option, and you can take photos inside the atmospheric cultivation area. Period: September 30th (Saturday) and October 8th (Sunday) Time: 17:30 ~ Cost: 1,000 yen per person (tax included) Optional (rental kimono + dressing included) 8,000 yen per person (tax included) * Rain or shine. We will change some content and implement it.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 3~4 hours /4~5 hours
Now popular low mountain trekking! Mt. Mimori (656.2m) A famous mountain of worship that stands at the headwaters of the Ohisa River called the Mimori Valley. You can enjoy a leisurely mountain trip that is typical of the Abukuma Mountains! Akayashio, which grows naturally in the open rocks on the hillside, is found only in very limited places in the prefecture, and is a beginner course designated as a natural memorial designated by Iwaki City. ★★ [Schedule of the day] 08:50 Tsutsukihara Fudoson Parking Lot Meeting 09:00 Trekking start 〇 〇 Trailhead ⇒ 〇 〇 Mountain stream ⇒ 〇 〇 Torii 12:00 Takitakan Lunch 13:00 Dissolution Intermediate course 4.5 hours round trip Physical fitness: ★★ Danger: ★★ [Schedule of the day] 08:50 Tsutsukihara Fudoson Parking Lot Meeting 09:00 Trekking start 〇〇 Mountain trail ⇒ 〇 〇 Mountain stream ⇒ 〇 〇 Torii ⇒ 〇 〇 Mountain peak 13:30 Hall Lunch 14:30 Dissolution
- Age 5~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 19:30
Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, only overnight guests have this opportunity ✔ Experience a special nighttime activity ✔ You can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, overnight guests have the opportunity to experience a special nighttime activity inspired by the spiritual philosophy of the town – the universal desire for 'peace' and 'equality'. In the evening, guests can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern decorated with traditional characters for 'peace', 'equality' or whatever design they choose! The lanterns will be displayed at the front entrance to the hotel, sending forth a message of peace to the world. == Adults: 3,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.) Children: 1,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.)
- Age 5~
- 2~3 hours
- 13:00 / 19:00
Give in to the powerful rhythm of a small town Tour Highlights: ✔ Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind ✔ Meet Miyako City's major drumming team'Yamaguchi Daiko Group ' ✔ Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance Feel the powerful spirit of this small town reverberate from Taiko drums! The moment the rhythmic beat of the Taiko drum echos in your chest, you've captured a glimpse into the spirit of the Japanese people. Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind and culture through the performance and direction of Miyako City's major drumming team, 'Yamaguchi Daiko Group' at their practice session! Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance by the group from the best seats in the house! 19:00 Meet at Kuromori Fureaikan 19:10 Brief introduction, start a experience 19:20 Practice drums and have a lecture on how to beat the drums. 20:20 Watch the powerful performance of Yamaguchi Daiko in front of you. 21:00 End of tour, local dissolution == 3,300 JPY per pax Start time: Varies with day Tues / Thurs: 19: 00 ~ 21: 00 Sun: Between 13: 00-17: 00
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 18:00
Follow the footsteps of the world-class designers around art town, Towada CityTour Highlights: ✔ Visit treasure-trove for architecture and art enthusiasts ✔ Reappreciate legendary international architects masterpieces by night ✔ Embrace your inner artist and follow your guide on a walkThe center of Towada City is a treasure-trove for architecture and art enthusiasts, featuring many works designed by legendary international architects; the Towada Modern Art Museum by Ryue Nishizawa, Towada City Library by Andou Tadao, Towada Civic Plaza by Kuma Kengo to name a few !. Why not reappreciate these masterpieces from a new perspective? By night! Embrace your inner artist and follow your guide on a walk to all three of these architectural wonders, as well as art highlights hidden around the city streets. == 3,500 JPY per pax
- Age 0~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
This is a bus tour that departs from and arrives at Kaminoyama Onsen. Narashuku, which flourished as a post town on the Ushu Highway, is illuminated with various lights, mainly lanterns. We have prepared a bus tour where you can enjoy a fantastic Naraha boarding house filled with warm light. This is a luxurious premium bus tour that includes a Naraya boarding house guide, the famous natto aburi mochi, and natto soup. There are also small gifts that can only be obtained here! ●Itinerary Departs from Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center 16:40 → Shinyu area → Hayama area → Arrives at Naraya boarding house 17:20 → ≪Nara boarding house guide will show you around the lantern corridor. Comes with Grandma's special "Natto Aburi Mochi" and "Natto Soup" / Staying time: Approximately 1 hour ≫ Departs from Nara Boarding House at 18:30 → Arrives at Hayama area at 18:50 → Arrives at Shinyu area at 19:05 → Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center 19 :10 Arrival Shinyu area: Kajitsu no Yama Azumaya (16:45), Senkeien Tsukioka Hotel (16:46) (stay at Stay Inn Zaimoku Sakaeya, Arimakan, Hataya Ryokan, Hanakari no Yado Tsuki no Ike) Hayama area: Meigetsuso (16:55), Saikatei Jidaiya (16:56), Japanese Inn Furugama (16:57), Ryokan Sankei (16:58), Hayamakan (16:59), Hatago no Kokoro Hashimotoya (17:00) (Departure times are in parentheses) ▲△ You can get on and off in front of the above inn. Please let us know when making your reservation.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:20
60 minutes from Hirosaki city to World Natural Heritage Shirakami Sanchi. You can trek the mysterious forest where unspoiled nature still remains and enjoy the charm of the great nature where natural monuments also inhabit. Gently wrap the natural green curtains and moisturize your throat with delicious underflowing water. It is a course where you can fully enjoy the beech forest of mysterious forest.
白神山地はずっと以前から行きたい場所でした。 このツアーはプロのガイドさんから沢山のお話を伺いながらの、楽しいトレッキングでした。自分達だけでは気付かない様々な動植物を知る事ができ、白神山地の豊かさと貴重さを五感で感じられ、大変良い体験になりました。写真の撮り方や歩き方も教えていただき、またガイドさんを通して地元の方々とお話もできました。とても心に残る、素晴らしい思い出になりました。本当にありがとうございました。また違う季節も参加してみたいです! 追記:グリーンビレッジANMONでトレッキングシューズをレンタルしました。歩きやすく、とても良かったです。
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