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!

• 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

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• 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
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• 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 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 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.

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• 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 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 90
• 1～2 hours

・Walk and play in the forest at the foot of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, which is famous for Hoshitori Prefecture, and the dark night of the plateau.・Experience sharpening the five senses in the starlight and moonlight without using lights as much as possible.・Remove mobile phones, watches, and electronic devices, and move from a bright night life with electricity to a night forest without man-made objects. Let's enjoy digital detox, space time.・You can find traces and figures of creatures that are active at night, and if the time is right, you can also observe Himebotaru and Earthworm.・If the weather is good, you can also enjoy stargazing, moon viewing, and meteor shower viewing. In summer, you can also appreciate fishing lights from fishing boats off the Sea of ​​Japan.・Unlike hiking and trekking, we don't do strenuous walking or up-and-down walks in order to experience the darkness of the night. Anyone who can walk is welcome to participate. (If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, please contact us. We will select a field and implement it.) ・This is a program for Japanese people, but we can also accommodate foreign tourists by hiring an interpreter. An interpreter will be charged separately. (Additional 10,000 yen required for interpreter)

• For Groups

• 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 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A walking course with goats.

• For Family

• 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 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 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 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.

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• For Rainy Days

• 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
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

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

Enjoy the scenic spots that represent Amami, "Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest" and "Mangrove Primeval Forest" in one day! You will be guided by Shun Shirahata, a certified guide of the Amami Islands. Families with children are also welcome! You are sure to enjoy Amami Oshima to the fullest! [Recommended points] ・ Lunch is provided with an island bento box made with ingredients from the island! ・ Enjoy both the mangroves and Kinsakubaru! ・ You can also choose to charter the tour! Enjoy freely with your family, friends, or partner. ・ It is a one-day tour from 9:00 to 17:00, so you can enjoy a leisurely Amami time. ~ Flow of the day ~ * The schedule below is an example when the pick-up location is the center of Naze. 9:00 If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, meet at the hotel or Amanico Shop, and the tour itinerary will be explained. 9:40 After arriving at the site, there will be a lecture on how to paddle a canoe. 10:00 Mangrove canoe tour: High tide is recommended for those who want to have a lot of fun canoeing, and low tide is recommended for those who want to land on the tidal flats and observe the wildlife! 12:30 Lunch: Eat an island bento lunch at a scenic spot. 14:15 Head to Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enter the forest road. Drive 4.5 km on the unpaved forest road to the gate of Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enjoy the natural streams, springs, and scenery along the way. 14:45 Arrive in front of the Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest gate, and start the approximately 2 km Kinsakubaru trek. 16:30 Trekking ends. 17:00 Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or Amanico Shop.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family
• 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 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