Yamagata in Strolling tours / Walking tours

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

[June to November: held on weekdays] Akashiba Gorge is a scenic spot in Bandai Asahi National Park with a stunning landscape. The area is covered with broadleaf trees such as Japanese maples, maples, and beeches, and is a famous spot for autumn leaves that turn bright red every fall. It is said that the name Akashiba Gorge came from the fact that it was called the "Red Wall of Japan." The Arakawa River, where the gorge is located, looks like a rapid when viewed from National Route 113, but on this tour, you will canoe in a relatively calm area surrounded by granite. The field has a different flow than canoeing on a lake, which makes you feel nervous. After warming up, you will paddle upstream against the flow of the river in the first half. With a break in between, you will canoe down the valley in the second half. The view of Akashiba Gorge from the water with a guide is exceptional. *In 2025, the tour will be held from Monday to Friday. If you would like to take the Akashiba Gorge canoe tour on weekends, please contact us. On weekends, we mainly hold canoe tours around Lake Shirakawa and Mibuchi Valley. The tour will be held even if it rains, but if the river is flowing very fast, the tour may be canceled at the discretion of the local guide. In that case, the fee will be fully refunded. Pets are not allowed on the tour. Please contact us if you have sufficient experience.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

A private cycling tour around the good old Japanese countryside on an e-Bike. This is a special tour where you can enjoy Japanese rural culture and beautiful nature on an e-Bike with a local guide. The setting is Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, which belongs to the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." This quiet farming village with a population of only 6,000 people is surrounded by a rural landscape that is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The rural landscape of Iide Town changes with the seasons, giving you a sense of tranquility as if time has stopped, and a sense of nostalgia. ⁡In a heavy snow area covered in 3 meters of snow in winter, rice farming has been the main industry since ancient times. The wisdom and culture of the people who live with the snow still lives on today. ⁡During the tour, you can also experience the precious flavors of rural areas. You can also enjoy tea time tasting the traditional protein source "Inago no Tsukudani". In this area where there are still few tourists, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time experiencing the local culture. Let's enjoy a leisurely rural cycling tour where you can experience a culture that coexists with nature! [About tour fees] The tour fee varies depending on the number of participants. Please check the following before making a reservation. ・Participation by 2 people: 20,000 yen/person ・Participation by 3 people: 14,000 yen/person ・Participation by 4 or more people: 11,000 yen/person [Information for customers using public transportation] Akayu Station (Flower Nagai Line) → Imaizumi Station → Uzen Tsubaki Station (JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus) For detailed timetables, please check the following URL. Flower Nagai Line https://flower-liner.jp/result/JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/documents/41216/2024_3yonesakasen.pdf Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/timetable/list0036.html

• Pickup Service

• Age 2～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

[Weekends only] The upper reaches of Lake Nagai Hyakuaki, a canoe field that feels like a hidden place, even though it is not far from the city. We will guide you on a half-day tour that will lead you into nature both physically and mentally. The meeting place, Nogawa Manabikan, is a 10-minute drive from Nagai City. After checking in and using the restroom, it is another 10-minute drive to the boarding point. As you paddle through the lake surrounded by mountains from the start, multiple waterfalls will bring you the pleasant sound of water and coolness. As you proceed along the waterside that winds left and right while looking at the vibrant broadleaf mountain ranges and rock faces, you will soon arrive at the entrance to Mibuchi Valley. After offering prayers to nature and the gods, you will continue to canoe between the steep granite cliffs, and you will find yourself in a different space that is cut off from the outside world. Mibuchi Valley, where the cool air and silence continue even in midsummer, is a power spot where the dragon god legend remains. You will be enveloped in an emotion that cannot be expressed in words. A mini-adventure tour where you can experience sacred history and culture while enjoying a leisurely canoe ride with a guide! Anyone who has been in a canoe at least once and has average physical strength can participate. Please rest assured that there will be at least two guides accompanying you at all times.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

This two-day, one-night program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience at Jionji Temple, Tohoku's leading prayer temple. Hayama, once home to three temples and 48 monks, was once counted among the Dewa Sanzan mountains. Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site boasting a history of approximately 1,300 years, is a leading prayer temple in Tohoku. This two-day program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience. The spiritual cultural experience will include a dialogue with the temple's chief priest, a viewing of the Jionji Bugaku dance, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and a trek through Hayama, a former Shugendo sect. The meals served during the program will be a modern version of healthy vegetarian cuisine based on traditional Jionji temple recipes. Upon completing this special program at the historic Hayama Jionji Temple, nestled amidst majestic nature, you will experience a unique sense of spiritual enrichment and health. (Day 1) 11:00 Meet at Yamagata Station 11:00 12:00 Travel from Yamagata to Fukuyoshi Ryokan by minibus 12:00 12:20 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, check in, and get a tour of the inn 12:20 12:40 Change into training clothes 12:40 12:50 Explanation of shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) 12:50 13:40 Shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) lunch 13:40 14:00 Travel from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple by minibus 14:00 Arrive at Jionji Temple (meet at the first parking lot) 14:05 14:15 Explanation of Jionji Temple from the head priest at the temple gate (focusing on the unique feature of Jionji Temple as a temple of prayer) 14:15 15:00 Tour and stroll around the Jionji Temple grounds (with a guide) 15:00 16:00 Jogyo Samadhi (training experience) at Amida Hall 16:00 17:00 Bugaku experience at Jionji Temple Office *Participants will be instructed on the touching aspects of the dance, including the experience of trying on armor 17:10 17:30 Travel from Jionji Temple to Fukuyoshi by private minibus 17:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, change into secular clothing (casual clothes), take a break 18:00 20:10 Bar Hopping Tour ① Akahoppe (90 minutes) ② Sagae Snack Bar (40 minutes) 20:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, bath, sleep (Day 2) 5:30 Wake up (Please come to the dining venue dressed in training clothes and ready to depart) 6:00 6:50 Vegetarian breakfast at Fukuyoshi 6:55 Depart from Fukuyoshi 6:55 7:15 Travel by private minibus from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple 7:15 8:00 Experience copying sutras at Kazoin Temple 8:00 8:20 Explanation of today's Shugendo path and prayer 8:20 8:30 Travel by private minibus from Jionji Temple to the trailhead 8:30 11:30 Trekking on the Shugendo path with a mountain ascetic

• Age 2～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

-Plan Information- *Fruit Picking The type of fruit varies depending on the season. Please check when making a reservation. Mid-June to mid-July: Cherry Picking Early August to mid-September: Peach Picking Early August to mid-October: Grape Picking Please note that the itinerary may change depending on the weather and harvest conditions. ■Fruit Picking Yamagata's "cherries" account for about 70% of the national production. 5th in production! Sweet "peaches" are made by taking advantage of the Tohoku climate, where nights are cool even in summer. 3rd in production! Grape cultivation in Yamagata began in the early Edo period! Delaware in particular is the largest producing area in Japan. ■Cherry Land Sagae The largest tourist product center in the prefecture where you can get souvenirs from all over the prefecture! At the Sakuranbo Kaikan on the same premises, gelato made with local fruits such as cherries and specialty products is very popular! ■Ginzan Onsen Ginzan Onsen is said to be the model for a popular Japanese anime! The nostalgic and beautiful townscape is beautiful no matter where you look, and there are plenty of photo spots. The hot spring town is filled with cafes, places to eat, and souvenir shops, so you can have a great time. If you get tired of walking, you can take a break on the free platforms along the Ginzan River. The hot spring water is sourced from the same source as the other inns, so it's extremely effective! When you visit, be sure to bring a towel or handkerchief to wipe your feet.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

・No fatigue when traveling on a high-grade E-Bike ・Departs from and arrives at JR Tsuruoka Station, no need for secondary transportation ・You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking spaces can be done.・It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the Dewa Sanzan, which is one of Japan's leading power spots.・You will change into an Edo period costume and experience a simulated experience of visiting Mt.・Trek along the Michelin Green Guide 3-star certified cedar tree approach with 2,446 stone steps lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・You can also enjoy Shojin cuisine at the Saikan on the summit. (*Optional) ・The bus departs from and arrives at Tsuruoka Station, so we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・Free parking is available even if you come by car.・We also accept shipment of luggage such as souvenirs. ~ Flow of the day ~ 10:30 Departure We will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and a lecture on how to operate the E-Bike before departure. 12:00 After having lunch on the approach trekking, after choosing a costume at Ide Memorial Hall and changing clothes, trekking along the cedar-lined approach through the five-storied pagoda from the Zuishinmon Gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro. Let's reset mind and body in dignified space. (Approx. 180 minutes) *Those who wish to have vegetarian cuisine will have lunch after climbing to the top of the mountain. 15:30 Gyokusenji On the way back from Mt. Haguro, stop by Gyokusenji and enjoy matcha green tea while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) Arrival at 17:00 Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and prepare to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.

• Age 15～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

"Reiwa 3rd Year of Reiwa Tourism Content Creation Project Utilizing Nature such as National Parks" Certification Program This is an electric assisted cycling tour accompanied by local guides such as Yamabushi guides around Mt. Haguro located in Dewa Sanzan. If you wish, you can experience Miyatabo's vegetarian cuisine, trekking experience, and Zen experience. (Separate fee) ~ Flow of the day ~ ①Departure from the temple lodging "Miyatabo" ②Mt. Haguro Mt. (If you wish, you can visit "Idea Bunka Kinenkan" and admission fee will be charged separately.) ③Gassan Kogen Ranch ④Arrival at Miyatabo (If you wish to have Shojin cuisine, please contact us at the time of application. Fees will be charged separately.)

• Age 14～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

・ No tiredness when traveling with a high-grade E-Bike ・ No need for secondary traffic when departing from or arriving at JR Tsuruoka Station ・ You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking space Can be done.・ It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the three mountains of Dewa, one of Japan's leading power spots.・ You can enjoy trekking along the cedar avenue, which is certified by the Michelin Green Guide as a three-star, lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・ You can also enjoy vegetarian food as an option.・ For those who are not confident in their physical strength, you can enjoy matcha tea or choose a sutra-copying experience while looking at the garden at Gyokusenji Temple, which was opened in the Kamakura period.・ It is a tour that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations such as girls traveling, families, and active seniors.・ Because it departs from Tsuruoka Station, we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・ You can use the parking lot free of charge even if you come by car.・ We also accept shipments of luggage such as souvenirs. ～ Flow of the day ～ 10:30 Departure Before departure, we will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and an E-Bike operation lecture. 12:00 Trekking on the approach road We had lunch on the way and trekked along the cedar avenue from the Zuijinmon gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro through the five-storied pagoda. Let's reset the mind and body in a dignified space. (120-180 minutes) 15:30 Gyokusenji Temple On the way back from Mt. Haguro, you can stop by Gyokusenji Temple and enjoy matcha while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) If you wish to have lunch here, the approach trekking will be done later. 17:00 Arrival Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and get ready to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.

• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00 / 22:30

Karaoke experience with live music in the background at Nanyo City Night Tour Contents LIVE House SUNNY! You can have the stage all to yourself, and get delivery of Nanyo City's famous Fumiyoshi ramen! ★ Live house and bar Sunny ★ Opening hours: 20:00 PM - 24:00 PM The atmosphere of the store is also great, and when you get on stage and sing, you will feel like a star.

• Age 20～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Following in the footsteps of Mr. Koizumi who loves ramen: Nanyo City version of ramen sacred place pilgrimage tour ＝＝＝ ============================ There are lots of delicious ramen near JR Akayu Station! Enjoy a delivery ramen experience from a popular ramen shop to the atmospheric Kumano Taisha Shrine “Soseiden” ◆◆ Course details: 10:30am Meet at Akayu Station Use public transportation 10: 47-10:53 Transfer (ride the wrapping train on the Yamagata Railway Flower Nagai Line! To Miyauchi Station) 11:00-11:15 Transfer on foot 11:30-12:00 Visit Kumano Taisha Shrine and tour the precincts ( 12:30-13:30 Enjoy delivery ramen at Shosei-den 13:30-13:45 Move on foot 14:00-14:30 East Sake brewing at the foot of Sake Brewery 15:17-15:22 Moved from Miyauchi Station to Akayu Station and disbanded after arriving

• Age 5～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 11:00

Zao Hot spring in front of the bus terminal first Hot spring hotel is located in the city center, a natural source of 100% of the strongly acidic sulfur fountain to stimulate the senses Hot spring boasts of the inn. The public bath, open-air bath, and four paid private baths that advocate the principle of withholding use 100% of a 180-per-minute strong acid sulfur spring that naturally springs out of its own source, Tsuruya Hotel Source. You. With a source spring temperature of 55.5 ° C, you can enjoy a 100% pure Hot spring without heating or adding water, while slightly warming it from 41 ° C to 43 ° C if you pour Hot spring water in the bathtub. In our plan, the hotel's Kanshu (husband) or large clerk is, 1900 Hirakiyu Year more Zao a history of Hot spring variously you the culture of the Explanations while, 45 minutes to the Hot spring Shi bring our customers to the city walking tour You. The tour will take you to three old-fashioned communal baths along Takayu Street and tour the hotel's source area. It is interesting to discover small alleys and historical sites that are usually overlooked because they are provided with guidance. After a stroll, enjoy relaxing at the hotel's private break room until 17:00 at check-out, while enjoying bathing in the three communal baths in the Hot spring town, as well as the large public bath and open-air bath boasted by the hotel. .

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups