Eco-tourism in Japan Page 10

• Age 3～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

There are various nocturnal creatures on Chichijima Bonin flying foxes and green pepe are full of charm. Depending on the weather, you can explain the celestial bodies while looking at the moon and stars, or explore the beach at night and observe the creatures that live on the beach.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

This is a half-day tour where you can experience nature and mangroves by kayaking at the mouth of the Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture. It is a safe field for kayaking beginners, children (from 3 years old), and those with low physical strength, as it is not easily affected by wind or waves. It can also be enjoyed by elderly people (65-75 years old). We will also go to the star sand beach and observe the star sand. If you wish, we will give you a tour photo. ~Tour flow~ 9:30 Pick up at Uehara Port (If staying at Iriomote Island, pick up at the hotel around 9:00) 10:00 Arrive at the departure point of Urauchi River, tour explanation, paddle training, departure 11:30 Tour ends Go to the star sand beach, observe the star sand 12:30 Lunch time at our cafe, change clothes 14:30 Go to Ishigaki Island by boat from Uehara Port (We will send you to the hotel around 14:00) *You can also participate in the Barasu Island snorkeling tour from noon as an option. (Adults: ¥8,800, Children: ¥8,250) The event is scheduled to finish between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Award (Environment Minister's Award) Maniwa City Hiruzen Shimowa (Shitao) is an unexplored area where even locals do not set foot. The experienced Hiruzen Tour Desk members will guide you through the virgin beech forest that spreads out at the headwaters of the valley. If you do not have a guide, you may lose your sense of direction due to bad weather conditions, etc., and the risk is too high. We will guide you to the land of Please join us for this opportunity! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups