Eco-tourism in Japan Page 11

• 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 10～Age 92
• 5～6 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

Impressed! Kushiro Marsh in winter! After all, let's enjoy the Kushiro Marsh in winter in Hokkaido to your heart's content! Great satisfaction course Free transfer included ・ Winter wetland river descent ・ Snowshoe tour ・ Dutch oven lunch ・ Smelt fishing, please choose 3 tours

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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?

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:45

Nokogiriyama is known as a lesser known mountain on the Boso Peninsula. With its jagged ridgeline resembling the teeth of a saw, and the remains of the quarry where Boso stone was quarried by the stone-cutting industry until the Showa era, it looks like an abandoned building, and this otherworldly space that appears in the middle of nature has become popular. On this tour, you will pass through the streets of Kanaya, which once flourished as a stone-cutting industry, and climb the "Sharikko Road," a road that once transported quarried stone, with a guide. While enjoying the climb, which is low above sea level but has a large elevation difference, you will feel the breath of the craftsmen of the time, and trace the history of how Boso stone supported Japan's modernization and declined over time.

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:50

Nokogiriyama is known as a low-profile mountain on the Boso Peninsula. On its southern side is the grounds of Nippon-ji Temple, the imperial temple of Emperor Shomu, which will celebrate its 1,300th anniversary in 2025. This plan is a half-day tour to experience the charms of Nokogiriyama Nippon-ji Temple, starting from JR Yasuda Station, walking along the main approach to the temple and climbing Nokogiriyama from the mountain gate. Once inside the Nippon-ji Temple grounds, you can enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the tallest Buddha statue in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), as well as the 1,500 arhat statues arranged on the mountainside. Climb the stairs to the top of the mountain, pass by the famous photo spots "Hell Peek" and "Hyakushaku Kannon", and then use the ropeway to return down the mountain.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:45

A private trekking tour with a guide around the sights of Mt. Nokogiri, a lesser-known mountain on the Boso Peninsula. This is a special tour that allows you to enjoy the sights of Mt. Nokogiri, a unique mountain where the remains of the stone-cutting industry that supported the region and the Buddhist world of Nihon-ji Temple are back to back, all in one day! We start by walking through the streets of Kanaya, which flourished as a stone-cutting industry from the Edo period to the Showa period, and then head to the Nokogiriyama Ropeway Station. After entering the grounds of Nihon-ji Temple and worshiping the "Hyakushaku Kannon," we trace the scenery and history of the remains of the quarry, which once flourished as a stone-cutting industry and now stands like an ancient ruin. After that, we proceed while listening to the guide's explanations about the sights such as the famous photo spots "Peeking into Hell" and "1,500 Arhats," and the tallest "Great Buddha" in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), and finally descend the mountain by ropeway and disband. *There will be a lunch break along the way.

• 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

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 65
• 2～3 hours

Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the "52 places to go in 2023" by the New York Times. The Yabukawa area of Morioka City is also famous as the coldest area in Honshu. You can experience snowboard trekking there! You can snowshoe while observing nature on your way to your destination, and when you arrive at your destination, the snowboard experience begins! You can freely ski on the vast grounds! You can ski on fluffy powder snow, or dive into the snow and play! There are many ways to play! An instructor with extensive guide experience will guide you and give you a lecture on the snowboard experience! Let's experience winter activities together that can only be done now! ~Clothing~ Snowshoes, poles, gloves, knit hat, winter wear/pants, thick socks, hiking boots (or snow boots), backpack, drinks, portable food (optional), hand warmer (optional), towel, tissue, etc. *If there are any defects in the clothes on the day, you may not be able to experience the experience. *Snowshoe and pole set can be rented for 500 yen (cash payment on site) ~ Flow of the day ~ Meeting place Mahora Iwate Rest House Komorebi-kan (436-1 Yabukawa Toyama, Iwate Prefecture) 10:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of precautions, warm-up The event starts with a greeting from the instructor, followed by an explanation of how to use the gear and precautions, and warm-up exercises. 10:15 Snowshoe experience starts 10:30 Arrival at destination 11:30 Snowboard experience (60 minutes) 11:45 End of experience * Meet at the site and disband at the site. * The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. * The event period and location may change depending on the snowfall. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, is the main producing area of Uji tea, and it is also known as the "chagenkyo" because of the beauty of its tea plantations. In Wazuka Town, a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is definitely on Instagram ☆ After having enjoyed the story about tea with such scenery, we will carefully brew the Uji tea produced in Wazuka, which is recommended at that time. You'll be amazed at the scent and taste. Please enjoy it with a Japanese-style confectionery shop made in Wazuka Town.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Wearing snowshoes, Orinasu Why do not you set foot to it without a snowy field panorama seen yet of the flora and fauna? Nature guide walks while to tell fun and play in the winter of flora and fauna state and snowfields. Snowshoe all means to the first one! It is of thoroughly enjoy the course with snow tea time. So interesting I in the snow! !

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

We will walk lightly through the forest while Explanations vegetation such as shrub forests and coastal forests. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy watching nature while relaxing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Slowly ... Slowly ... Why don't you enjoy walking in the forest while observing nature? This plan, an overview of the nature while introducing the typical vegetation Explanations will. It is a light walk. Please participate casually.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is a tour around the battle site where many memories sleep while considering the horror of war and the importance of peace. Ogasawara An investigator in the village battlefield survey report is guiding. The battlefield guide has visited many of the Japan battlefields in the north to Hakodate Battery and in the south to Okinawa Main Island.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A jungle island with a virgin forest with a subtropical climate Ogasawara So you can enjoy the majestic nature of nature. 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. It is ~ May. other Activity For those who want to experience or have plans for sightseeing half-day I recommend a course.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:30

Wearing snowshoes, Yonomori and to large snowfield. Nature guide walks while to tell fun and the state of the winter of Yonomori that do not put very much if it is not together. Upon exiting to the snowy field, winter night sky full of stars of Kitakaruizawa is there. If you're weather, you can see a number of dazzling star in the crystal clear air. Only here the winter is a special experience.

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano and Biei districts, where the majestic Tokachidake mountain range stretches, are home to many 2,000-meter-class mountains. Furano-dake, which is relatively easy to access, will be guided to the most suitable area considering the weather and snow quality of the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 Departure will be after a pre-departure explanation at the parking space next to the bus stop and after checking the equipment. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope on the way. 12:00 Lunch Please have your own food. 12:30 Afternoon climb back up, slide return Considering the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2 to 3 times. 15:00 Arrive at the parking space next to the bus stop After descending the mountain, you can enter the hot spring immediately.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The Tokachi River flows leisurely. Amazing scenery and encounters with precious wild birds await in the bitter cold of winter. Let's enjoy a nature walk while going down the river! ! White-tailed eagles and Steller's sea eagles come from the vicinity of northern Russia to the Tokachi River, which is rich in nature. In addition, many birds such as red-crowned cranes and whooper swans gather at the Tokachi River. Also, this is the only place where you can see such natural wild birds in only 30 minutes by car from the city of Obihiro! Come on, let's put on our clothes and go see the paradise of wild birds! ! *(Because it is an experience in nature, we cannot guarantee 100% encounters with wild birds. However, there are many opportunities to meet them.) By all means, make memories of Tokachi, Hokkaido with your family, friends, and couples. Please join us! ! *Please contact us if you would like to participate outside the event period.

• 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 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45

Navigating the expressive Goshikinuma, which is synonymous with Urabandai and has dignified beauty, with careful commentary. If you walk while listening to the signs of wild animals and the voices of wild birds, you will see the beautiful Goshikinuma Pond. The Goshikinuma area formed by the great eruption of Mt. Bandai in 1891, and the Goshikinuma area where people planted and reconstructed this desolate land after the eruption. After that, please feel the history of Urabandai, which made a big revival in the period of about 100 years.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 11:00 / 13:30

Enjoy a leisurely morning kayak on the calm lake. [Plan details] Early morning is the best time to see Mt. Fuji. The lake is shrouded in early morning mist, and Mt. Fuji is illuminated by the morning sun. We will take you to an elegant and special morning on the lake! This is a kayak experience course of about 1 hour and 30 minutes (1 hour on the lake). The guide will provide solid support for beginners and children! Includes a guide's photo shoot. *Please refrain from bringing dogs from November due to the drop in water temperature. Winter clothing for kayaking is also available. Free rental of winter clothing that can be worn over your own clothes! Even those who don't want to get wet can enjoy it with peace of mind. [Price] ▼ Adults: 6,500 yen (tax included) ▼ Elementary school students and younger: 4,000 yen (tax included) <Schedule> ① Meet at NaturaBase at 7:00 AM/11:00 AM/1:30 PM If you need to change clothes and prepare, please come 15 minutes before. ↓ ② Lecture First, we will start with an explanation and practice on land. The guide will give you a thorough lecture! Even beginners can participate with confidence. Once you get used to it to a certain extent, you will go out to the lake and practice paddling. ↓③ Kayaking experience starts We will provide you with a special moment! ↓④ AM8:30/12:30/PM15:00 NaturaBase Disbandment [What to bring] ・Change of clothes ・Towel ・Hat [Things you should have] ・Sunscreen ・Sunglasses ・Glasses band [Clothing] In summer, please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. In spring, autumn, and winter, the temperature at Lake Kawaguchi can drop suddenly, so please dress warmly. In spring, autumn, and winter, we will lend you a cold weather jacket, boots, and gloves that you can wear over your own clothes for free!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

In Bihoro Town, Hokkaido, approximately 200 species of wild birds show off their beautiful sparkle of life. I hope that people can experience the feeling of connecting with nature, such as forests, lakes, and grasslands, through wild birds. . This is a bird watching tour that I started with this in mind. In this plan, we will focus on looking for Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, which are the kings of Hokkaido's skies! The guide will explain the key points to enjoy finding wild birds and the stories of the many lives that can be seen in the forest. I'm sure that after experiencing this tour, you'll have so much fun looking for wild birds and walking through the forest! *If you are unable to encounter a Steller's sea eagle or a white-tailed eagle, we apologize, but we cannot provide refunds. Based on my experience, the chance of encountering an eagle is about 80%.

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

In Bihoro, Hokkaido, about 200 kinds of wild birds show their beautiful sparkle of life. Through wild birds, I would like you to experience the sense of connecting nature with forests, lakes, and grasslands. . This is a bird watching tour that I started with. In this plan, we will focus on looking for Hokkaido's popular long-tailed tit! Your guide will explain how to enjoy finding wild birds and the stories of the many lives you can see in the forest. I'm sure after this tour, you'll enjoy looking for wild birds and walking in the forest! *If you are unable to meet the long-tailed long-tailed turtle, we are sorry, but we cannot provide refunds. Based on my experience so far, the chance of encountering a striped long-tailed tit is about 70%.

• Age 8～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 13:00

It is a snowshoe experience tour of Shina Discovery. In the morning, I want to enjoy the gliding of fresh snow to the fullest! I will be returning by the first bullet train in the afternoon, so it is only available in the morning. However, I would like to wear snowshoes and go out for a walk in the winter forest! It is a half-day snowshoe experience tour that meets such requests. A mountaineering guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you through the winter forest in a fun and safe way. A guide in English is also available! ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:55 After a brief explanation of the group tour in front of the lift ticket office on the 1st floor of Hotel Tangram, we moved to the tour start point by a guided shuttle car. 13:15 Tour start First of all, a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles. 14:00 Walk in the snow forest Observe the winter buds of the trees and dive into the fluffy fresh snow! 14:30 Tea time Make a table and chairs out of snow and have a tea time. The guide will make hot tea. 15:15 Tour end We will return to the meeting place by the guided shuttle car and dissolve.

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• 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 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
• 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 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano and Biei districts, where the majestic Tokachidake mountain range stretches, are home to many 2,000-meter-class mountains. Among them, we will guide you to the most suitable area considering the weather and snow quality of the day, Mt. Sandan, which is relatively easy to access. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 We will depart after checking the equipment before leaving Hakuginso or Ryounkaku. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope on the way. 12:00 Lunch Please have your own food. 12:30 Afternoon climb back up, slide return Considering the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2 to 3 times. 15:00 Arrive at the departure base and enter the hot spring immediately after descending the mountain.

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