Eco-tourism in Japan Page 18

• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Why not try searching for aquatic creatures in the Yasuharu River, which flows through the Shinkotoni district in the northern part of Sapporo? It's a beautiful stream just under 5 kilometers long, and the creatures that live there vary depending on the location, with many different aquatic creatures making an appearance. Search and catch underwater creatures that you normally can't see! You might even come across sticklebacks, loaches, bitterlings, marsh gnats, and water sticklebacks! Fun for both adults and children!

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• Age 7～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

Arrival and departure from Sapporo Station! This is a one-day hiking tour that takes you through the Maoi Hills near Sapporo. Climb the gentle hill zone, cross the dorodai, and aim for Mt. The top of the mountain is an observatory overlooking the Ishikari Plain! Let's relax while eating lunch at a place with a good view! A professional guide will give a lecture on mountain walking points and nature commentary. About 2 hours to climb. 1.5 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to easily hike in the suburbs of Sapporo.

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• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo, which is one of the three major night views of New Japan. Aiming for the perfect night view spot, head to the mountains at night. A feeling of fulfillment is perfect with a petite vertical run that walks in two mountains. It is a greedy plan that includes a night view and a petite vertical run! It's an easy route, so even if you're new to mountain climbing, it's OK. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will support and give lectures.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

While looking at the formations became exposed to the cliff, it is a tour to learn the history of the Earth activities of Tanohata.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00

Approximately 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy a variety of nature such as wetlands, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the natural beauty of Oku-Nikko. The guide will happily guide you through the area while explaining the origins of the flora, fauna, and topography. This is a flat course that is safe even for beginner hikers.

• Age 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

This is a tour that rides around the Nikko World Heritage Site and Oku-Nikko (National Park) area on an electrically assisted bicycle. Experts will accompany you to explain the history, geography, and nature of Nikko, allowing you to discover aspects of Nikko that you have never noticed before. Tea breaks and local gourmet food are also included in the guide. In case of rain, the tour can be changed to a walking or car tour. This tour is for people who like to ride bicycles. ~Experience flow~9:00 Meeting and explanationMeet at the scheduled departure point, explanation of the tour, confirmation of how to handle bicycles and traffic laws12:00 LunchA lunch break is planned during the tour14:00 EndReturn to the departure point and disband.

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• For Groups
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• 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
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• 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.

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• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a course where you can enjoy a relaxing day of sea kayaking and snorkeling. It mainly covers Funauki and Ida Beach. Cross the ocean by sea kayak and head to Funauki and Ida Beach! A full-fledged sea kayaking course where you can snorkel at beautiful spots where you can see more corals and fish, and relax on the beach. You can also go to Mizuochi Falls.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30

Approximately 2 to 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 92
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

Full-fledged river watching tour. A wetland guide will guide you from the Kushiro River. We will use a drift boat, so you can stop the boat on the river and enjoy bird watching, crayfish fishing, and more. A charter tour for up to 6 people, inviting not only children but also grandpa and grandma to the Kushiro Marsh. Let's enjoy Kushiro Marsh with the whole family.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Enjoy the nature of Okutone from a different perspective on the lake! Paddle across the lake, cutting through the wind, and enjoy a relaxing holiday surrounded by magnificent scenery! Experience nature canoeing in the midst of nature!! A 360-degree panorama!! Time spent feeling one with nature is truly healing. If you want to fully enjoy nature, nature canoeing is highly recommended! We are currently running a campaign for the 2025 season where junior high school students can participate at the child's rate on a full-scale one-day tour with lunch!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This tour is for children only. We'll be expecting you. In Kanagawa Prefecture, we look for African cichlids, tours to find guppies, and hot water irrigation canals. We will prepare all the tools, so please participate empty-handed (only in the case you take home). For take-out customers, you need a plastic case for take-out + bubbly, you need to keep the water temperature above 20 degrees at home, and you will need a heater and a salmon stat for the tank. Thank you. Meeting place: Chofu station east exit or deep bustling village 8:00 Train transfer At the site, capture experience from 9:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant from 11:00 (assuming GUSTO) In the afternoon, another river capture experience from 13:00 To loach, kawamutsu, mugituku, oyanirami point, dissolution place: deep bustling village or Chofu station east exit around 17:00 to 18:00 We are looking forward to your participation.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 05:30

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! It is a day hiking tour of Mt. Apoi famous for the mountain of flowers. Samani Town, including Mt. Apoi, was designated as the 8th Global Geopark in Japan in 2015. The alpine plant community near the summit is also designated as a national natural monument. As you cross the varied mountain trails, you'll be waiting for a flower paradise! You can relax and enjoy nature while enjoying the colorful flowers. After descending the mountain, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give a point lecture on mountain walking and explain flowers. This tour is recommended for those who want to see a lot of alpine plants in the summer and enjoy hiking in the wilderness.

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• Age 3～Age 18
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

~Flow of the day~For those coming by train, meet at 8:00 on the right side of the ground exit at the east exit of Chofu Station (3776 number of orange Serena Fujisan). For those coming by car, meet at 8:15. Meet at the coin parking lot (this is the coin parking lot in Someji along the Tama River). Someike 2-chome Parking Lot (for those coming by car). 5 minutes walk to Tama River. Lure fishing class with worms. Targets are Small Mouse Bass, Catfish, and Carp. (Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Nigoi, Koi, and Herabuna). We will also be bait fishing at the same time, so we will make sure you catch something. Event ends at 10:00. From 11:00 to 11:30, we will eat at a pizza restaurant along the Tama River (if it is closed, we will eat at a nearby family restaurant). We will pay. Lunch included♪ We plan to go raking in a new river until 12:00 (we plan to rent stupid boots for free). The main targets of this Kanagawa river are chum fish, minnows, loaches, and crayfish. Scheduled to finish around 12:00 to 12:30 (at Fukadai Nigiwai no Sato or Chofu Station East Exit). That's all. We look forward to your participation. This tour has a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 18 people. This is a special event for children, so adults cannot participate. (For small children, the main activity will be bait fishing with earthworms and crayfish. Lures are difficult, so only elementary school students are allowed.) What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, rucksack, plastic case to take home + bubbler (battery-powered device that delivers oxygen) What you need to prepare: Transportation by car, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket, each person's own set of fishing gear

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a tour exclusively for children. Meet at the Wadanagahama Beach parking lot (for those who are picked up by car) Experience scavenging on the rocks of the sea for 1.5 to 2 hours. Catch and observe crabs, sea slugs, sea hares, shellfish, fish, and seaweed (hijiki). Experience scavenging in the river for 1.5 to 2 hours. Catch and observe monk goby, juzukaze goby, ukigori, yoshinobori, chichibu, mantis shrimp, swamp crab, snake black dragonfly larvae, and mitten crab. The schedule may change depending on the tide. Morning Scavenging in the sea until around 13:00 Lunch (assuming a nearby family restaurant) Move from 13:00, river scavenging tour Scheduled to end around 15:00 (scheduled to leave Zushi Station ticket gate) What to bring: From spring to autumn, marine shoes, spats, rash guards, swimsuit, drinks, hat, change of clothes, plastic case for taking home, and for creatures, especially fish, you will need a bubbler. Deep-fried prawns are delicious. (Battery-powered oxygen supply machine) Preparations on our side: net, storage bucket, gloves, car for transportation, cost of lunch restaurant, return transportation, that's it. We look forward to your participation.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 16:00

This is a tour for children to search for creatures, held only on weekdays during the summer vacation in the evening. This tour is only available to children. *Parents cannot participate in the experience. This tour is only for transportation and transportation. ▼Schedule ・Meeting at 16:00 (Chofu Nigiwai no Sato) *Elementary school students who can travel by train can be picked up and dropped off at the right side of the ground exit at the east exit of Chofu Station. ・From 16:30 to 18:00: A tour to walk into the river and search for dragonfly nymphs, fish, crayfish, crayfish, and loaches (the river will be knee- to ankle-deep for children, and life jackets will be provided for infants. In addition, we plan to increase the number of monitoring staff depending on the number of infants.) ・From 18:00 to 19:00 Dinner (strategy meeting at a family restaurant, bring your own food here, and parents can wait at Gusto. We will drop off your children at this restaurant as soon as the experience is over.) ・From 19:00 to 21:00: We plan to walk around several places in the forest and search for rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, long-horned beetles, and cicada larvae (observe the process of their emergence).・Ends around 10pm. This is a 6-hour tour, so we only accept children who can go to the toilet by themselves. What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, backpack, plastic case for taking things home + bubble tea (battery-powered oxygen supply machine) What to prepare on your side: Car transportation, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket That's all. We look forward to your participation.

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• Age 3～Age 12
• 1 Day or more
• 22:00

Summer Vacation Special Yamanashi Edition, 30 Years of Weekend Villa Life Presents, Day Tour for Children Only children can participate. Basically, it is scheduled to be held every Tuesday to Wednesday during the summer vacation from July 20th to August 31st. Parents, please only pick up and drop off children. (Elementary school students who can travel to Chofu Station by train can be picked up at the station. Drop-off will also be at Chofu Station) ▼Day 1 Take the bus bound for Lake Kawaguchi from Jindaiji bus stop and move to Lake Motosu. Explore forests, forests, and caves on foot. *Bus tickets will be provided by the host. At night, we look for Japanese stag beetles and then go camping.PS: From autumn to spring, we split rotten wood and look for Japanese stag beetles' larvae. Departs at 10:00 pm Chofu Lively Village (meet up after eating) Jindaiji bus stop → Kawaguchiko Station 11:30 pm Exploration of Japanese stag beetles, rhinoceros beetles, and sawtooth stag beetles Ends at 11:30 pm Camping schedule (assuming our camper) ▼Early morning on the second day, The tour will include rainbow trout fishing at Lake Motosu, rustling on the lakeshore, trekking to Aokigahara Jukai, and cave exploration.After lunch, we will visit the aquarium and return to Tokyo. The next morning from 8:00 am to 10:00 am: Lake Motosu Fishing (Elementary school students mainly use lures, and young children use bait fishing) We will aim for rainbow trout for breakfast. If you catch a fish, you can have a BBQ and enjoy the rustling on the lake shore.10:00 to 11:00: Aokigahara Jukai trekking, 500 year old beech tree tour & Fuji wind cave exploration tour (flat road, 1 hour round trip) 12:00 to 13:00: Meal at a nearby restaurant (the host will pay for it) 14:00 to 15:00: Aquarium (planned for Lake Yamanaka) Transfer by express bus Around 17:00: Chofu Nigiwai no Sato (planned to disband) Above is the tour content It will be. We look forward to your reservation.

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• Age 3～Age 12
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Summer vacation special part 4, Kanagawa edition, is a one-day tour that will include rocky shore scavenging and river scavenging. It will last about 6 hours, and we plan to observe more than 50 types of creatures. Basically, this tour will be held only during spring tide at Wadanagahama from July 20th to August 31st during the summer vacation. Before and after the sea, we will aim for mantis shrimp, mountain crabs, Japanese mitten crabs, stag beetle goby, Yoshinobori, and snake dragonflies in nearby rivers. Sea: sea slugs, crabs, starfish, sea cucumbers, shellfish, fish (gobies), nabeka, blenny, sea urchins (observation only), abalone (observation only), octopus (observation only), etc. River: mantis shrimp, mountain crabs, Japanese mitten crabs, Japanese chibu, minnows, motsuga, shrimp, etc. The meeting and disbanding place is Misakiguchi Station, 5 hours before low tide, and the end time is scheduled to be 4 hours in total. Once the tour is over, we will move to Zushi Station or Misakiguchi Station by car. Due to the spring tide, the tour is only available on certain dates. What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, rucksack, plastic case for taking the tour home + bubble tea (battery-powered oxygen supply device) What to prepare on your side: Car transportation, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket We look forward to your participation.

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• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

To celebrate the 500th event, please take this opportunity to get the following kits 0 to 5. 1. Plastic case + bubble (battery operated) kit for taking home fish, nymphs, and crayfish, equivalent to 1000 yen2. Larvae breeding case and mat included (breeding kit for rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, and longhorn beetles, equivalent to 1000 yen3. Lunch included (nearby restaurant), equivalent to 1500 yen4. Detailed explanation of animals and how to raise them. This is a 6-hour tour for children only. Contents: 8:50am A car will be waiting on the right side of the ground exit of the east exit of Chofu Station (Nissan Serena Fujisan 3776 number plate) Meet at Fukadai Nigiwai no Sato (free rest area, next to Jindaiji Cafe) Explanation session until 9:30am (parents can also attend) 10:00am-11:30am Walk upstream to look for nymphs, fish, crayfish, and crabs. 12:00pm-1:00pm Walk to a nearby restaurant, lunch1:00pm-2:30pm We will walk to a nearby forest to look for rhinoceros beetle and stag beetle larvae. We will finish at 3pm at Fukadai Nigiwai no Sato or at the east exit of Chofu Station. We look forward to your participation. *The minimum number of children required for each tour is 5. What to bring: marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drink, hat, rucksack. What you need to prepare: car for transportation, rain boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Asama Shrine cedar lined-old hundred years. Here, Mount Fuji and the lives of old people, or nature and people have coexisted how the relationship between the history and Fuji and the shrine of this shrine, we describe such as the presence of a mother of Shirataki. Walk the forest road along the river from the precinct, you take a look the natural appearance of truth and nature, which has been protected by the hand of man. Nature and Mount Fuji, is a course that can enjoy the society, culture, and history.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

There are various nocturnal creatures on Chichijima Bonin flying foxes and green pepe are full of charm. Depending on the weather, you can explain the celestial bodies while looking at the moon and stars, or explore the beach at night and observe the creatures that live on the beach.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

A guided trekking tour where you can enjoy the scenery of the Aso Caldera! On the Aso Caldera trekking tour, you can enjoy one of the world's largest calderas and its majestic scenery! It is a journey where you can feel the breath of nature as you walk through lush grasslands and magnificent volcanic terrain. A professional guide will accompany you and provide commentary on geology and history, so you can enjoy it safely. Anyone from beginners to experienced hikers can participate, and we offer an impressive experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation of the charm of Aso! ~Experience flow~ ① Meet at the parking lot on Mt. Aso! (Registration begins 15 minutes before) ② Registration and explanation of the experience ③ Start climbing Mt. Nakadake and Mt. Takadake ☆ ④ Descend and disband at the parking lot

• Age 3～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

This tour will take you on a kayak at the mouth of the Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture, where you can experience nature and mangroves, and then snorkel around Barasu Island in the afternoon. It is a safe field that is not easily affected by wind or waves, making it suitable for kayaking beginners, children (from 3 years old), and those with little physical strength. It can also be enjoyed by seniors (65-75 years old). You will also go to Star Sand Beach and observe the star sand. When snorkeling, you can see corals and fish just by floating. ~Tour schedule~9:30 Pick up from Uehara Port (If staying overnight on Iriomote Island, pick up from hotel around 9:00) 10:00 Arrive at departure point on Urauchi River, tour explanation, paddle training, departure 11:30 End of tour Go to Star Sand Beach and observe star sand 12:30 Lunch break at a shop in Uehara 13:30 Depart Uehara Port and snorkel near Barasu Island 15:30 After finishing, go to a shop near Uehara Port to shower and change clothes, end at 17:00 From Uehara Port to Ishigaki Island We will provide you with tour photos if you wish.

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• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 16～Age 75
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours
• 10:30

In the wide area nature guide, the scenic spots that represent Oku Boso, Shimizu Keiryu Square (Nomizo Falls, Kameiwa Cave), the famous Japanese painter, Kaii Higashiyama's afterglow model, "Kujukutani", etc. I will guide you in detail. In search of the "last unexplored region" of Oku Boso left in Chiba prefecture, we will guide you to secret spots that are not listed in the tourist guidebook, and will guide you to the whole prefecture by request. We will guide you in detail about the unknown natural attractions of Chiba prefecture. [Nature guide available area] ・ Shimizu mountain stream open space (Nomizo waterfall, Kameiwa cave) ・ Kanoyama old road ・ Mt. Nokogiri ・ Ubara Utopia

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• For Groups

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

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

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

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

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• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 07:50

In Kumano River / Kitayama River Canoe Camp Touring, descend a beautiful clear stream, Hot spring Enter, take a leisurely camp while looking out at the beautiful river, and go down the river with a canoe. Since it started, it is an outdoor & nature tour that goes down the Kumano River and Kitayama River while camping in the empty river field. The charm of this trip is to spend a long time in the clear flow and the silence of nature. Why do not you go down the river together while feeling the mystery of nature?

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