Eco-tourism in Japan Page 9

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Explore the night's buildings and surrounding forests and rivers, relying only on the lights' lights. The lights of fireflies that you find in the forest, swans that swim in the river, greenfly shrimp and seasonal creatures will tell you the fun and importance of nature. The journey time is approximately 1 hour.

• Nightlife
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

What you hear in the silence is the forest animals and the breath of the trees, the spring that springs up naturally with bubbling, the stream of the river ... Noboribetsu Hot spring Distinctive aroma and wind brow cheeks. Let's experience a hell valley different from daytime!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 00:00 / 01:00 / 02:00 / 03:00 / 04:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00

A starry sky photo tour by a photographer from Miyakojima! How about taking starry sky photos as a memento of your trip to Miyakojima and its magnificent starry sky? We will discuss your image of the photo shoot and the location in advance while being considerate of each customer, and we will take photos safely even for those with small children, providing you with smiles and excitement through photos. Customers' photos are posted on our Instagram account → @masasuke_photograph ☺︎ Same-day reservations are possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The "waist" of Ishigaki Island is a wonderful place where you can see the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. You can enjoy an adventure while touring the waist area in a buggy and enjoying the beauty and scenery of nature. Guided by the guide staff, you can enjoy a break and take photos at a scenic spot while feeling the breeze on the buggy. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 (13:00) Please speak to the staff at the meeting reception (inside Logasis Terrace). Please fill out the application form, consent form, etc. ★Those participating in the afternoon can have lunch from 12:00 before the meeting starts. 9:15 (13:15) Explanation The guide staff will explain how to ride the buggy and precautions. 9:30 (13:00) Departure It's finally time to depart! Enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island while feeling the breeze. 11:30 (15:30) End of the tour The tour ends when you return to the terrace. Please be careful not to leave anything behind. ★Those participating in the morning can have lunch from 12:00. ★Great perks included★ ・Lunch (Yaeyama soba) ・Photo data ・Mineral water

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

An original tour combining a mangrove canoe and a hiking to the unexplored waterfall that is not on the map! Let's enjoy plenty of natural water from Amami Oshima with waterfalls - forests - rivers - and the sea! ! ~ Flow of the day ~ ● Total travel time: 8 hours ● Experience time: 7 hours ① Move to the airport or hotel ~ Mangrove: 60 minutes ② Mangrove canoe: 90 minutes ③ Move to lunch place: 30 minutes ④ Lunch: 60 minutes ⑤ Move to waterfall: 45 minutes ⑥ Hiking to the waterfall: 90 minutes ⑦ Move to airport or hotel while walking down: 90 minutes

• Pickup Service

• 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**:

• Pickup Service
• 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.

• Pickup Service
• 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 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The mangrove of the Oura River, which pours into Oura Bay, is one of the largest in Okinawa and is said to be in the best preserved condition in Okinawa. It is said that the richness of Oura Bay is due to the nutrients in the Yanbaru Forest slowly permeating the sea through the mud. We will guide you not only about the ecology of plants and small animals with mangroves, but also about the relationship between the Yanbaru forest and the sea ♪ Please enjoy the blissful time surrounded by the greenery of the mangroves and Yanbaru forest. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① We will meet at the parking lot on the promenade side of Wansaka Oura Park. Please contact the guide. 5 minutes ② Listen to a brief explanation about mangroves and enter the promenade. 5 minutes ③ Listen to explanations from the guide about small animals such as crabs and plants such as mangroves in various places. 50 minutes ④ At the final point of the promenade, take a break and tour the subsidence bridge. 10 minutes ⑤ Go back to Wansaka Oura Park through the promenade or Oura village, and you're done. Thank you for your hard work. 20 min

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 2～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

・So far, the chance of encountering sea turtles has been 99%♪・It's a private tour, so it's safe and secure! ・Children are welcome! Families can participate. ・In addition to sea turtles, you can also see corals, tropical fish, and Nemo! ・Therefore, you can enjoy it at your own pace. ・Photography is available◎All data will be given as a free gift♪No limit on the number of photos! ・Before entering the sea, there will be a lecture on land, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A walking course with goats.

• For Family

• 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 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 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Kumejima Firefly Museum, we will move by car and walk in the darkness like an underground expedition. We will show you the traces of old people's customs and the wonders of creatures that are connected to the global environment. Time required will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Enjoy a sense of unity with nature with a mangrove kayak! The mangrove of the Oura River, which pours into Oura Bay, which is rich in biodiversity, is one of the largest in Okinawa and is said to be in the best preserved state in Okinawa. It is said that the richness of Oura Bay is due to the nutrients in the Yanbaru Forest slowly permeating the sea through the mud. We will guide you not only about the ecology of mangroves but also about the relationship between the forest of Yanbaru and the sea ♪ You can enjoy kayaking with peace of mind without waves, so it is perfect for families with young children. Please be healed while gazing at the mangrove forest in a relaxed flow ☆ 彡 ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gather at Wansaka Oura Park 5 minutes ② Check your clothes and belongings. Wear a life jacket and listen to instructions on how to row a kayak. 10 minutes ③ Finally board the kayak and depart. You can go well right away. 10 minutes ④ Go slowly through the mangrove. The guide will talk about mangroves. 40 minutes ⑤ Return to the starting point, change clothes, shower, etc. Thank you for your hard work. 25 minutes

• 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.)

• Pickup Service
• 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