Eco-tourism in Japan Page 8

• Age 6～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Hinohara Village is the only village on land in Tokyo. Deep inside the village, on a ridge well over 700m above sea level, lies the old house "Kyu Kobayashi Family Residence". Built in the mid-Edo period (more than 320 years ago), this mountain house is literally an "old house in the sky". This tour, which takes you there by mountain monorail that goes straight up a super steep slope of nearly 45 degrees, is an extremely extraordinary experience that will leave a deep impression on your memory, both geographically and historically, as well as physically. The tour meets at the Tokyo Back Mountain Base in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, and includes transportation to the site by private car. *Hinohara Village has been designated as a national ecotourism promotion area, and as an exception, transportation to the ecotour site by car is permitted. (Your accompanying guide, Jinken, is a certified eco-tour guide for Hinode Village.) For lunch, you will be served at the Kobayashi Family House, with a lunchbox of light snacks (Cuban sandwiches) made specially for the Tokyo Urayama Base, and coffee brewed with water that participants themselves will have drawn from a special spring in the area. After experiencing the old mountain house, we will move on to another highlight of the day. We will stop at Kanoto Rock, a power spot known only to those in the know, and walk along the valley using chains. Here, too, you can experience a part of the local mountain worship and lifestyle culture. On the way back, we will cross a suspension bridge over the valley just beyond the Akigawa River from the village and enjoy a foot bath at a popular local hot spring. Once your feet are warm, we will head to a local cafe renovated from an old house, recommended by our guide (Jinken). We will take a break at CAFE POUND, the most popular cafe in the area, renovated from a Showa-era house by the owner himself. A private car will pick you up from the station, and you will be accompanied by a Hinode Village certified eco-tour guide. It will be a very fulfilling day where you can experience the lifestyle and culture of a mountain village. This is a premium tour with a capacity of only 6 people. (Participation is possible from one person. However, the minimum number of participants for the tour is 2 people.)

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• Age 10～Age 59
• 3～4 hours
• 08:15 / 12:45

Anyone can easily enjoy the sea of ​​Ishigaki Island by snorkeling! This course is recommended for first-timers, those who are worried about not being able to swim, or those who are scared but still want to take a peek at the ocean. Why not spend a relaxing and luxurious time at Sandbar, a beautiful phantom island that will make you forget the time?

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• For Groups

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

[Highlights of the plan] We start from the beach near Logasis and head for the mysterious mangroves. You can see various kinds of creatures on the beach and mangroves, and if you're lucky, you might encounter sea turtles and sawtooth spiders. Please also pay attention to the "Challenge Tree" recommended by the guide staff! [About the guide staff] On the tour, the main guide will be an islander (Shimanchu) staff who is familiar with Ishigaki Island. We will arrange the tour content according to the weather, sea and river conditions, number of customers, etc., so please feel free to come with children or beginners. [Experience flow] 9:00 (13:00) Please call the staff at the meeting reception (inside Logasis Terrace). Please fill out the application form, consent form, etc. ⚪︎ Afternoon participants can have lunch from 12:00 before the meeting starts. 9:15 (13:15) Explanation, preparation of tools The guide staff will explain the precautions for the tour. Customers will also choose life jackets and marine boots for rental. 9:30 (13:00) Departure It's finally time to depart! Feel the breeze and enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island. 11:30 (15:30) End of tour The tour ends when you return to the terrace. Please be careful not to leave anything behind on the way home. ○Those who join in the morning can enjoy lunch from 12:00. [Great benefits included] Lunch (Yaeyama soba) Photo data Mineral water

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 12:30

Walk in the middle diving ridge approaching the Pacific Ocean in Japan, aiming for JR Koboro station, which is popular as a secluded station and winter adventure trekking! From Koboro station I will aim the station Kaikan by train.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Starting from Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato-cho, you can enjoy mountain biking to your heart's content in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is the first program for enjoying the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, based at Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato Town. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour for beginners, families, and children to learn the basics of mountain biking from scratch and learn how to ride mountain bikes safely and enjoyably on mountain trails.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 19:30

⚫︎Product DescriptionIn 2021, Yanbaru, located in the northern part of Okinawa Island, where many endemic species live, was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. Let's go out to observe the nature of Yanbaru with a nature guide. On this tour, we will observe the first half of the relatively easy-to-walk promenade and turn back at the suspension bridge along the way. Please note that the departure time varies depending on the sunset time. April to September 19:30 to 21:30 October, November, March 19:00 to 21:00 December to February 18:30 to 20:30 This tour will be held with 2 or more people. ⚫︎Activity Features ・Kunigami Village Registered Guide Yanbaru nature guides who are knowledgeable about plants, wild birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, etc. will explain. ・Great place to observe endemic species You may be able to observe Okinawa endemic species such as the Ryukyu Scops Owl, the Nosed Frog, and the Okinawa Giant Sawagani.・Best time for nature observation With the permission of the facility manager, we can enter the park at night after business hours, so you can observe creatures at night! ⚫︎Notes ・An additional admission fee for Hiji Falls is required (500 yen for high school students and above, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students). ・We recommend wearing long sleeves to prevent mosquito bites. ・This tour only guides you through the first half of the park, where it is easy to observe creatures, and does not include a visit to Hiji Falls. ・If you want to visit Hiji Falls, please do so during the day's business hours. If you participate in a night tour, you do not need to pay the admission fee again, just present your admission ticket for the day. Opening hours: Summer / April 1st to October 31st (opens at 9:00 - last admission at 4:00 pm, closes at 6:00 pm) Winter / November 1st to March 31st (opens at 9:00 am - last admission at 3:00 pm, closes at 5:30 pm) ・As this is a nature observation tour, we cannot guarantee that you will see any particular creatures.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The setting for the tour is Miyanoshita in Hakone Town. As you walk through the Showa retro town, you will come into contact with the history of the good old hot springs, and while thinking about history, you will walk through the dynamic natural valley that formed the basis of the hot springs. You will encounter moss and ferns that live in the moist environment at the bottom of the valley, and we will guide you into the microscopic world of moss using a magnifying glass! In addition to the tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience crafting as a memento of your trip. (Of course, you can take it home!) Enjoy the dynamic nature of the valley, the history of hot springs, and the Showa retro townscape of Miyanoshita, full of charm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a walk with a nature guide through the Utasaibunabayashi, which is designated as a national natural monument. Why don't you enjoy the healing time by walking in the beech forest in each season? Let's go to the end of the walking path on the long course!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

In the deep forest, Snowshoes Let's go and meet the beech woodland and the huge tree that will survive!

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Take a walk through the Utasai beech forest, which is designated as a national natural monument, with a nature guide. Take a walk with your guide to the national natural monument "Utasaibunabayashi" that has survived the two logging crises. In spring, take a walk while watching the pretty spring ephemeral flowers and the young shoots of fresh green beech. In summer, you can feel the natural energy in the dark green. In autumn, you can meet the golden beech forest.

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• 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 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 06:30 / 07:00

⚫︎Product DescriptionIn 2021, Yanbaru, located in the northern part of Okinawa Island, where many endemic species live, was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. Let's go out to observe the nature of Yanbaru with a nature guide. On this tour, we will observe the first half of the relatively easy-to-walk promenade and turn back at the suspension bridge along the way. The departure time varies depending on the sunrise time. April to September: 6:00 to 8:00 October, November, March: 6:30 to 8:30 December to February: 7:00 to 9:00 This tour is for 2 or more people. ⚫︎Activity Features ・Kunigami Village Registered Guide Yanbaru nature guides who are knowledgeable about plants, wild birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, etc. will explain. ・Great place to observe endemic species You may be able to observe Okinawa endemic species such as the Noguchigera, Akahige, Okinawan Kenmori, and Okinawan Tree Lizard.・Best time for nature observation With the permission of the facility manager, we can enter the park before opening hours, so you have a higher chance of seeing rare creatures! ⚫︎Notes ・An additional admission fee for Hiji Falls is required (500 yen for high school students and above, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students). ・We recommend wearing long sleeves to prevent mosquito bites. ・This tour only guides you through the first half of the park, where it is easy to observe creatures, and does not include a visit to Hiji Falls. If you would like to visit Hiji Falls, please re-enter after the tour. You can re-enter using the admission ticket for the day. If you wish to re-enter, please do so during the facility's opening hours. Opening hours: Summer / April 1st to October 31st (opens at 9:00 - last admission at 4:00 pm, closes at 6:00 pm) Winter / November 1st to March 31st (opens at 9:00 am - last admission at 3:00 pm, closes at 5:30 pm) ・Due to nature observation, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to see certain creatures. ・Depending on the time of the tour, you may not be able to have breakfast at the accommodation.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups