Eco-tourism in Japan Page 9

• Age 3～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Recommended course where you can enjoy a SUP experience and a mangrove viewing cruise all in one! Find creatures that you can't normally see and feel the thrill of navigating through the darkness on your own! Recommended for those who want to feel the nature of Okinawa at night and are looking for an extraordinary experience.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Touch the mystery of the evolution of the flora and fauna of Ogasawara! The course can be set according to the customer's request. Recommended for those who want to take a leisurely mountain walk!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 13:40

In and around Kohamajima Snorkeling It is a plan to enjoy in two places ♪ On the day Best depending on the weather Snorkeling The captain chooses the point, knowing the sea! Because it is close to Kohama Island, access time is also close so you can enjoy the magnificent nature close to you. Depending on the weather, you may not be able to go to the coast near Iriomote Island. Kohama Island is located in the center of each remote island, so you can easily go anywhere in the sea! There are a wide variety of waters from shallow water to deep sea, so please request a favorite point from the captain!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30 / 20:00 / 21:30

You don't have to choose just one thing Wellness tourism (mental health) and health tourism (physical health) are hot topics around the world. You don't have to choose just one thing. You can experience both at Open Air Massage.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30 / 20:00 / 21:30

You don't have to choose just one thing Wellness tourism (mental health) and health tourism (physical health) are hot topics around the world. You don't have to choose just one thing. You can experience both at Open Air Massage.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30 / 20:00 / 21:30

You don't have to choose just one thing Wellness tourism (mental health) and health tourism (physical health) are hot topics around the world. You don't have to choose just one thing. You can experience both at Open Air Massage.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30 / 20:00 / 21:30

You don't have to choose just one thing Wellness tourism (mental health) and health tourism (physical health) are hot topics around the world. You don't have to choose just one thing. You can experience both at Open Air Massage.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a trekking tour and river fun while soothing yourself in nature at Yanbaru National Park, a World Heritage Site. Free transportation to and from the site. Free photography with an insta360 (underwater photography possible). Video editing is also available for an additional fee. Tour times: Morning session 8:00-11:30 Afternoon session 11:00-16:30 Free life jacket and shoe rental. Toilets and showers available. *Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet. Please bring a change of clothes.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

A journey through the remains of World War II Why don't you experience the proof that your predecessor lived?

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Touch the mystery of the evolution of the flora and fauna of Ogasawara! The course can be set according to the customer's request. half-day tour, so you're free to spend the rest of your time.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Ishigaki Island Port Ishigaki Port Enjoy with arriving and departing from the remote island terminal, ♪ It is a fishing plan that goes by boat ♪ You can catch colorful tropical fish and experience! I can not meet in the ordinary sea! I might be able to catch fish! Since the use ship is equipped with a roof and chairs, Sun except, to become the exception rain, you can enjoy leisurely sitting in a chair!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:30

It is a fishing plan to experience a little by boat ♪ You can experience fishing colorful tropical fish! Can't meet in the normal sea !? You may be able to catch fish! Since the ship you use has a roof and a chair, you will be able to avoid the sun, rain, and even sit on a chair! The departure and arrival place is "Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal" which is a base for remote island sightseeing. You can also participate before or after going to the remote island sightseeing, so you can easily incorporate it into your travel schedule!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

About 74 species of butterflies have been confirmed in Okinoerabujima. Dragonfly has been 28 different confirmation. It will guide you through the observation location. 4 hour course and one day course will be selected. Content to enjoy, regardless of age from children to the elderly. Family and friends, please be widely utilized for travel of a couple.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Recommended courses SUP experience and mangrove forest viewing can enjoy at once! Slowly cruising through the forest of mysterious Mangurogu in SUP!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will experience scavenging in a small river about 2km upstream from Akiya Coast, but it is shallow and has clean water. Since the rocks are exposed in places, it is slippery, so marine shoes are essential for this tour. (Free rental of idiot boots from autumn to spring) We plan to head upstream for about 1.5 hours in a swimsuit and marine shoes while being explained about the creatures. We plan to search for river crabs and mitten crabs, mainly scavenger goby, flat shrimp, and snake black dragonfly larvae in the rock river. The meeting place is Akiya bus stop, and there is a parking lot nearby, but it is expected to be crowded, so we recommend coming by train and bus. We look forward to your participation. What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, rucksack, plastic case for taking home + bubble (battery-powered oxygen supply machine) What you need to prepare: Idiot boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket That's all.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

We will hold tours for elementary school students and above, birthday months, and children only. We will apply for one child per adult, but please note that adults cannot participate in the tour as they will only be picked up and dropped off. We will hold a Happy Birthday Thank You Tour for children (3,900 yen for children). 8:00 AM meeting point Chofu Station East Exit or Fukadai Nigiwai Sato meeting point Morning: Sea, river, mountain tour @ Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture 11:30 AM: Lunch Afternoon: Sea, river, mountain tour @ Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture 5:00 PM: Dinner Scheduled to end around 6:00 PM, Chofu Station East Exit or Fukadai Nigiwai Sato, total 8 hours, 2 meals included Happy Birthday Tour will be held. We look forward to your participation. What to bring: marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, rucksack, plastic case to take things home with + bubbler (battery-powered oxygen supply device) What you need to prepare: car for transportation, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket. We look forward to seeing you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 15:30

This is a tour to observe Japanese mitten crabs and soft-shelled turtles, held from spring to autumn. It is a tour to catch them with nets and traps. The experience involves catching them with traps set up the night before and mainly catching them with stones. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes, and is a morning tour only available from spring to autumn. What you need to prepare: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), change of clothes, swimsuit, spats, rash guard, drinks, rucksack, bucket for taking them home + bubbler (battery-powered oxygen supply machine), and a large bucket for turtles. What you need to prepare: Rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, and storage bucket. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a tour to remove American crayfish, which will be designated as a conditional invasive species on June 1, 2023. This tour allows you to earn rewards depending on the number of American crayfish you catch. You will also receive materials for your summer vacation research project. Enter the river for 2 hours and catch the number of crayfish (total number of family members)SIZE5cm or more1 to 5 crayfishMaximum 3 sweets gift (answer a quiz, you must get the right answer)6 to 10 crayfishGift of Oniyanma brooch (worth 1000 yen) or 500 yen Payback11 to 15 crayfishSet of net and bucket (worth 2000 yen) or 1000 yen Payback16 to 20 crayfishSet of net + bucket + bubble (worth 2500 yen) or 1500 yen Payback20 crayfish or more45cm aquarium set gift or 2000 yen Cashback. (Note: crayfish received from other participants or Tosshi will not be counted.) After catching the crayfish, the tour will cover a 30-minute explanation and delve into the issues surrounding the ecosystem, including the history of crayfish, current issues, and future responses. How about a topic for your summer vacation independent study? We will also explain in detail how to raise them and teach you how to eat them. We look forward to your participation. What to bring: marine shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, spats, rash guard, drink, rucksack, plastic case for taking them home, bubble tea. What to prepare on your side: rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 30
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This tour recruits a limited number of people every month, so first come, first served! And only for students! Reservations are for 3 people or more, and are recommended for those who come to play with friends during spring break or summer vacation! This plan was created to support the creation of memories for students who come to Amami Oshima. Why not try kayaking in the mangroves to make memories with your friends, such as on a graduation trip? You can land deep in the intricate jungle and on vast tidal flats that you cannot go on group tours!・Schedule ① Meet at Roadside Station Mangrove Park ② Arrival at the canoe boarding area, preparation lecture (15 minutes) We will explain how to row and precautions. ③Canoe tour (100 minutes) Let's row a canoe and explore the mangroves! The jungle, tree tunnels, tidal flats, and swarms of crabs are all extraordinary experiences. ⑤ Mangrove Park disbanded I hope you have the best memories of your trip.・About the tides Since mangroves are close to the ocean, the tides have a big effect on their location. This is a tour where you can row a canoe at both high and low tides. However, when the tide is high, the canoe travels through the channels inside the mangroves, and when the tide is low, the tidal flats appear, so they land on the tidal flats. If you have a preference, please let us know when making your reservation.・About tour safety The guide for this tour will be an instructor who has taken a kayak training program. We will provide appropriate lectures and advice to customers who are new to kayaking, and conduct tours in accordance with safety standards.・Others: This tour is not a private tour, and in some cases we may guide two groups at the same time. If you would like to have a private tour, you can choose this as an option.

• For Rainy Days

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

This is TokonatsuBase. We are conducting a sap tour using the surface of a dam lake in northern Okinawa prefecture, completely reserved for one group. Surrounding the dam lake is the Yanbar Forest, which is registered as a World Natural Heritage Site. You can hear birds chirping, the wind blowing, and the sounds of nature. Since it's on the surface of the lake, there are no waves and you don't have to worry about being washed away. Let's have a great adventure in Yanbaru Forest.

• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /2～3 hours

Explore the mangroves in a kayak and enjoy the great outdoors. You will encounter flora and fauna that you cannot experience in the city. There is a guide nearby so you can feel safe. You can also take photos here, so there is no risk of submerging your smartphone in water. *The water level of mangrove kayaking changes due to the tides, so please let us discuss the time here. We can also discuss the number of people when meeting at a rental car.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 13:00

Amami Oshima was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021. As the reason for its registration is ``biodiversity,'' this island has many unique flora and fauna. Yuwandake is the most important place where many endemic species live. There are two routes to climb Mt. Yuwandake, but on this tour, you will walk up the wooden stairs from the 9th parking lot to the observation deck and shrine near the top. It's not a mountain trail, so it's easy to walk, and you can observe plants unique to Mt. Yuwandake along the way. (Anyone who has no problem walking or going up and down stairs in daily life can participate. The walk will take about 30 minutes each way.) On a clear day, you can see a wide view of Amami Oshima from the observation deck. However, as the name ``cloud forest'' suggests, Mt. Yuwandake has a unique environment where clouds and fog gather throughout the year, and there is a lot of rain. Therefore, if you're lucky you can see the view from the observation deck, but for me (the guide), the real view is on rainy days. We want you to enjoy this natural environment! After Mt. Yuwandake, we will stop at Materia Falls to take commemorative photos and have tea time. Date: Meet at Naze Sports Park in Amami City or pick up at hotel ↓ Transfer to Mt. Yuwandake (travel time varies depending on the pick-up location) Arrival at Mt. Yuwandake parking lot ↓ Arrive at Nature Walk Observation Deck/Shrine while observing flora and fauna ↓ Arrival at Shimoyama parking lot ↓ Transfer 15 minutes Materia Falls ↓ Arrive at hotel on the way back

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a tour that takes you around the highlights of Amami Oshima such as the sea, forests, and rivers in one day! Participation is possible for 1 to 6 people, and since it is a group price, the more participants, the better the price per person! While guiding you to spots with beautiful nature and hidden spots recommended by your guide, you can also request places you want to visit that you found on SNS or in a guidebook. Basically, we will guide you to spots that you can explore by simply walking after getting off the car. Therefore, people who are not confident in their physical strength, young children, and the elderly can also enjoy it. Of course, transportation is included, so there's no need to rent a car! Let's leave the transportation to the guide and enjoy the nature of Amami Oshima to the fullest! What kind of places can you go to? - A cape covered with bamboo shrubs - A forest of endemic species registered as a World Natural Heritage Site - A beautiful mountain stream that is home to an endangered species called Ryukyu Ayu - A place where you can see both the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. For those who are interested in the history of Amami's dazzling blue white sand beaches, we will guide you through tropical Japanese gardens, Amami Oshima's traditional houses, local shrines, and more, depending on your interests! Mangrove canoeing is also available with a guide as an option!

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• For Family

• Age 9～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

☆★Recommended for★☆★Families with children★Couples, friends, alone★Want to experience the nature of Okinawa! ★Want to experience something active! ★About 1 minute by car from Gesaji Mangrove★Near the very popular Gesaji Mangrove! Easy to incorporate into your travel schedule★【Participation conditions】●Weight 25kg-100kg, height 120cm or more. ※If you do not meet/exceed the conditions, you cannot participate. 【Zipline Tour】★No worries even for first timers★Guided, so it's a safe and secure tour! Don't worry, the guide will guide you through it♪【Buggy Adventure】★No driver's license required★Private property, so 11 years old and over can drive! No license required = easy course? Not at all! Professional guides will support you! You can experience many courses with peace of mind♪People who are nervous about driving or are paper drivers are also welcome^^★Okinawa's widest course★The vast land of Yanbaru♪A great adventure in a buggy while enjoying the spectacular scenery♪You will drive courses that cannot be completed in 60 minutes, including Okinawan fruits and plants and coffee fields in the farm☆≪Tour Schedule≫【Zipline Tour】①Attach the harness and prepare properly before the experience! Safety check will be performed. ②A safety training guide will guide you properly. Even beginners can experience it with peace of mind. ③5 zipline experienceWhen you are ready, it's time to take to the sky! Exciting zipline experienceGo! Go! Yanbaru~! 【Buggy Adventure】④Practice riding with the guideThe guide will guide you properly. Even beginners can experience it with peace of mind. ⑤Drive on the course in the gardenDrive off-road and up and down! It's even more fun on rainy days! ? ⑥Introduce plants in the coffee farmThe guide will introduce Okinawan plants! The content of the introduction changes depending on the season. ⑦Take a short break in the observation areaTake a tea break while overlooking "Yanbaru"♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

The polite guide of the veteran staff makes it possible for beginners to enjoy trekking safely and to enjoy the majestic natural attraction. The main courses are Heart Rock (Shirahiroiwa), Akagashirakarasubatto Sanctuary, Ulsan, Red Flag Mountain, Umbrella Mountain, Hatsuri, Mt. Crescent, Asahiyama, Chuoyama etc. The weather is cool and easy to walk in the best season Nov.~ May is recommended.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00

If you visit Amami Oshima, mangroves are a must-visit place. However, during the day the mangroves are crowded with people and have become a lively tourist destination. In the early morning, there are no people in the mangroves, so it is quiet and you can see the mangroves as they are. In the early morning, the mangroves are dimly lit and filled with morning mist, creating an indescribably beautiful sight. There are days when you see the sunrise, and there are days when it rains a lot, but all in all, this is the beauty of Amami Oshima. Sun, rain, fog, you can enjoy it all in the early morning mangroves! Schedule ① Hotel pick-up The approximate pick-up time is below. The sunrise time will vary slightly, so we will provide you with details after you make your reservation. [Naze 6:15, Sumiyo Town 6:30, Tatsugo Town 5:50, Kasari Town 5:30, Yamato Village 5:50, Setouchi Town 6:15, Uken Village 6:15] ② Arrive at kayaking pier We will explain how to row and precautions. ③ Kayak tour (120 minutes) Stroll through the mangroves by rowing a kayak. It is a special view that can only be seen in the morning. ④BreakfastEat breakfast in the midst of nature. ⑤ Drop off at your hotel and a certified eco-tour guide will guide you It's not just that the scenery is beautiful! Mangroves are very different from the places we live in everyday life and are truly extraordinary. Certified guides with extensive knowledge of nature will guide you thoroughly. * Regarding tour safety, the guide for this tour will be an instructor who has taken a kayak training program. We will provide appropriate lectures and advice to customers who are new to kayaking, and conduct tours in accordance with safety standards.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

・ Untouched forest. Guided tour where you can feel the nature of Okinawa!・ 100 kinds of animals and plants have been confirmed on the course of about 600m.・ It is safe and secure as you walk along the maintained promenade. Once you step into the forest, you'll see a tropical jungle view that you can't see on the mainland. Approximately 100 species of flora and fauna have been identified in the untouched Forest of Horohoro, including large banyan trees, tropical plants, endangered species and natural monuments. ★ Recommended for the day you arrive in Okinawa or the day you depart from Okinawa ★ The Forest of Horohoro is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and downtown Naha. It is the closest place to the city and is a spot where you can enjoy the tropical nature. The atmosphere of the forest arouses an adventurous spirit. ★ Safe on rainy days ★ If the event is difficult due to bad weather, you can transfer to the “indoor experience” conducted by the Nature Experience School. * Indoor experience: Shisa painting, glitter ball strap making, mars amulet making, kaleidoscope making We may be able to respond to inquiries on the day. Please feel free to contact us!

• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Ishigaki island Arrival and departure at Ishigaki port remote island terminal Snorkeling You can land on "Island of Illusion"half-day It is a plan of Experience colorful tropical fish and Churaumi Snorkeling"Experience! You will be able to land on the" phantom island "in the best location that you will rarely find in the world! It is a special tour that can be enjoyed with us who are the pioneers of the phantom island tour ♪ ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family