Eco-tourism in Japan Page 18

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

This tour is only available during the time when you can go through the mangrove tunnel and take a jungle cruise! ★High tide is the most popular time in the mangroves! You often see this in guidebooks, on TV, and on social media, where you can canoe through a waterway that looks like a tree tunnel. In fact, this is not possible at any time, but only during high tide! Some days it will be held in the morning, and some in the afternoon, but no matter which time you choose, we will take you to the mangroves at high tide. ★Pickup and drop-off available anywhere on Amami Oshima! Free for those staying in the Naze area of Amami City. For those staying in other areas, we can pick you up and drop you off at a fuel cost of ¥30 per km from Naze. ★We will guide you on a private tour just for you! "Can I keep up with everyone...?" "It's awkward to be with strangers..." "What if I cause trouble to those around me..." Don't worry, there are no worries like these that are unique to group tours! ★People of all ages can participate! Infants can ride in a canoe with their parents, and children who are not confident in their physical strength and elderly people can ride in a canoe with an adult. The guide will provide you with solid support, so anyone can enjoy the tour! Schedule ① Meet at the Mangrove Park Roadside Station ② Arrive at the kayak launch point and receive a preparatory lecture (15 minutes) on how to paddle and important points. ③ Kayak tour (100 minutes) Paddle a kayak and explore the mangroves! The jungle, the tree tunnel, everything is an extraordinary experience. ⑤ Disband at the Mangrove Park We hope that this will be the best memory of your trip. *About the safety of the tour 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 the tour in accordance with safety standards. *If you select [I want] for a private tour in the question, you will be guided by only one group. If you select [I don't care], you may be grouped with another customer. The price will not change.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Ishigaki Island was selected as Japan's first starry sky sanctuary due to its crystal clear night sky and rich natural environment. Why not take a memorable photo of this special island with a starry sky full of stars, including the Milky Way? I have obtained the qualification of "Churaboshi Meister" certified by Ishigaki City so that you can take home memories of the night sky not only in photos, but also in words. You will definitely want to tell someone about the trivia of the starry sky guide! I would be happy if more people said they want to visit Ishigaki again! I will guide you with all my heart! <Plan contents> Time: 20:00 to about 22:30 (including pick-up time) You can meet at Ishigaki Remote Island Terminal ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Pick up from the hotel at the specified time (around 20:00) ② Move to the shooting location and shoot (about 8 to 10 shots) ③ Starry sky guide and trivia explanation (about 20 minutes) ④ Each person will be sent to the hotel one by one Arrival around 22:30

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

Hiraodai Quasi-National Park, a popular tourist destination in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has discovered about 200 caves. Cave exploration (caving) is a tour where you explore unseen caves with a guide that are not tourist-friendly and have not been touched by human hands. *This is a tour to explore a mysterious underground lake. The space where the pure white marble cave spreads is a series of excitement and thrills. The guide will take videos and photos during the exploration, so you can record your memories! Why not put on a helmet, light, and overalls and explore a mysterious underground cave? Our experienced guides will support children and adults alike and guide you safely and enjoyably ♪ The goal of this tour is the mysterious underground lake! When you sink the light, the underground lake will be dyed a beautiful blue. Let's take a commemorative photo! The guide will bring lighting equipment and take videos and photos during the exploration. We will give it to you on the spot after the tour. ~Schedule for the day~ 9:30/13:30 Check-in at the office Once you have finished checking in, you will change into special equipment in the office. Please rest assured that valuables will be kept at the office. ↓Transport in the guide's car You will travel to the vicinity of the cave in the guide's car. *It will take about 10 minutes on foot from where you can park the car to the entrance of the cave. ↓10:00/14:00 Start of exploration Check your equipment again, do some warm-up exercises and start your exploration! *The experience will last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on your physical strength, etc.

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• 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

• 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
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Explore the Wakoto Peninsula of Lake Kussharo by canoe! Rocking along on the clear emerald green water, you will feel an indescribable sense of oneness with nature. On a calm day, you can explore the tip of the peninsula and head for Oyakotsu Jigoku, a hidden hot spring that can only be reached by water!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

From the summit of the highest peak in the Kussharo Caldera, at an elevation of 999.99m, you can look down on four national parks: Akan Mashu, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, and Daisetsuzan. If you put in a little effort and get up early, you may be able to see the miraculous view of the sunrise rising from the sea of ​​clouds. Why not go and see a spectacular view that will change your life? ~Schedule for the day~8:30 Meet at Highland Koshimizu The first 30 minutes are a continuous climb, but after that you can enjoy a pleasant ridge walk♪10:30 Arrive at the peak Have a relaxing coffee break at the viewpoint10:45 Start descending11:30 Finish descending Thank you for your hard work! We will provide you with local information such as recommended restaurants and hot springs nearby!

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• For Groups

• 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 of the day, the condition of the sea and river, the 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. ⚪︎ Those who participate in the afternoon 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 your way home. ○Those who participate in the morning can enjoy lunch from 12:00. [Great benefits included] Lunch (pork belly curry) Photo data Mineral water

• For Groups

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

The only JUNGLE SUP in Okinawa Prefecture. Enjoy an elegant SUP cruise on a lake surrounded by subtropical forests. A lake surrounded by rich nature. You can closely observe the unique ecosystem woven by wild birds, insects, fish, lakes and forests. This is only possible with a fully-chartered private tour. In the relaxed atmosphere of your own home, you can surrender yourself to nature and enjoy the new charms of Okinawa.

• For Groups

• 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 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00 / 21:00

"Umifirefly" that shines blue in the sea at night The sky is full of stars★It invites you to a very fantastic night world☆*:.｡.You can also see fireflies on land in mid-June♪Photographers and couples ♡Recommended for independent research♪Evening program to explore the nature of mysterious light☆After a lecture indoors, observations will be made on the beach. Wearing shoes that you don't mind getting wet (beach sandals or crocs) doubles the fun! ! You can wash your feet and hands in the hot water shower, so it's okay♪ *The program will be canceled in the event of rain, but we will hold an umbrella in the event of a light rain.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Award (Environment Minister's Award) Maniwa City Hiruzen Shimowa (Shitao) is an unexplored area where even locals do not set foot. The experienced Hiruzen Tour Desk members will guide you through the virgin beech forest that spreads out at the headwaters of the valley. If you do not have a guide, you may lose your sense of direction due to bad weather conditions, etc., and the risk is too high. We will guide you to the land of Please join us for this opportunity! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

[Fukushima City, Iizaka Onsen, Surikamigawa Dam] Kayaking (canoeing) tour with your dog Duration: Approximately 120 minutes 1 owner + 1 dog 11,000 yen [1 group per tour] This is a tour where you and your dog can enjoy kayaking (canoeing) together. This is a private tour limited to 1 group per tour, different from the general kayaking tour. If you would like to participate with 2 or more dogs as friends or family of dog lovers, please contact us separately. ☆☆ Supporting a fun life with your dog! ☆☆ Want to have a special experience with your dog who always lives with you? For all those dog lovers! Let's experience kayaking with your pet. Your dog will be delighted with the vast dam lake. The venue is Surikamigawa Dam in Iizaka-machi, Fukushima City. Surikamigawa Dam is the source of "Fukushima Water", which won the gold medal at the Monde Selection. Enjoy a kayak tour while feeling the nature on the calm and beautiful lake surface where motorized boats and fishing are prohibited! Instructors (guides) will provide friendly and careful support, so even beginners can participate with ease and fun. In addition, the venue, Surikamigawa Dam, is equipped with a slope leading down to the lake surface and a floating pier for launching and landing kayaks, so you can enjoy the tour without worrying about getting muddy and sandy feet before and after the start. Kayaks move like "water lilies" on the vast lake surface of Surikamigawa Dam, close to the water surface, and the feeling of floating will soothe your mind and body. You can also experience the feeling of exploring up the river from a place as wide as the sea, and a variety of scenery with a variety of seasons awaits you.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 14:00

Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a guided tour of Shiretoko? We offer free binoculars rentals for all of our guided tours. This is a guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that inhabit Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally can't see, such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, Ezo squirrels and wild birds? Enjoy Shiretoko with a guided tour that can be enjoyed by families, couples, and any group. [Guidance time] The tour ends 3 hours after the start time. Note: If the start time is 14:00, the tour ends at 17:00. *There are limited time slots for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, so if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to the closest tour start time. For details, please be sure to check your email as we will reply to you. *Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow] *Starts at 14:00, 13:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓14:00 Start the tour with a lecture at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Five Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓17:00 Return to the Shiretoko Five Lakes parking lot The tour ends and the tour is dismissed. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊※If a brown bear is spotted, the trail may be closed. If the trail is closed before the walk, the tour may be canceled or the walking location may be changed. If the trail is closed during the walk, the tour may turn back halfway. After that, we will consult with you about the cancellation or change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------※If the total number of participants in the activity experience at the time of application for a tour other than the brown bear activity season (May 10th to July 31st) is 1 person, an additional 2,300 yen will be charged. In that case, if the total number of customers participating in the activity experience on the day of the activity experience reaches 2 or more people, we will refund 2,300 yen.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions of Iriomote Island! ! Half a day (morning) to the Pinaisara waterfall, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture and is located in a very precious area that has been designated as a specific tourist resource even within the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island and will require access approval from March 2025. We will spend half a day observing nature while rowing through the mangrove river and trekking through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The other half day (afternoon) is free to take a leisurely tour of Yubu Island on a buffalo cart! Recommended for families with children and customers who are worried about being active all day, this is a course that can be enjoyed throughout the year by visiting the two major tourist attractions of Iriomote Island. We will visit two famous spots in the morning and afternoon. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also OK.

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• For Rainy Days
• 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 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 12～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 13:15

If you want to play to the fullest in the Niyodo River, pack craft! Ride an inflatable kayak on your own and clear the torrent! Before the tour, we will give a lecture on how to paddle. The exhilaration of rowing a torrent on your own. There may be a throbbing happening where the boat is sometimes pushed by the waves and turned over.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 10:00

A hiking tour that connects old roads and visits the five Togakushi shrines Togakushi is a historical place of worship from which the legend of Amano-Iwato, a Japanese myth, is derived. It is also a sacred place for Shugendo, where the trainees have been practicing in the steep mountains since ancient times. On this tour, you will visit the five shrines of Hokkosha, Fire Mikosha, Chusha, Okusha and Kuzuryusha, which are enshrined in Togakushi, and enjoy the ancient roads and beautiful nature of Togakushi that still remain. .. This is a one-day hiking tour where you can feel the beautiful nature of the Togakushi Plateau, which changes with the seasons, and the historical culture that has been passed down. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 Tour start Tour starts from Yunomine Observatory. If the weather is nice, enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the observatory and head to Hokkosha. The majestic shrine built in the Edo period, which appears in front of you when you do your best to climb the stone steps, retains the remnants of the Shinto and Buddhist era. Head to Chusha through Shinto. 10:45 Chusha area The Chusha area is lined with many shukubo, soba shops, and Togakushi bamboo craft shops. It is said that the three cedars of the Shinboku are over 800 years old. 11:30 Togakushi Soba Lunch After visiting the Chusha Shrine, for a little early lunch, head to the delicious Togakushi Soba restaurant 13:00 Togakushi Okusha Suginamiki Walk After lunch, head to the Okusha. Beyond the Sui Shrine Gate is a 400-year-old cedar avenue. 14:30 Kagamiike After seeing the physical strength of all the participants, if possible, head to Kagamiike, which has a spectacular view of the Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the lake. 16:00 From the bus stop near the end of the tour, return to the place where the shuttle car is located. (Bus fee is about 300 yen separately) If you can return to Nagano Station, the tour ends here!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30 / 10:00

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an E-BIKE cycling tour by Shinano Discovery. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride on a state-of-the-art electric-assist MTB through the traditional rural landscapes of Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Highlands, and the old Hokkoku Kaido road, connecting farm roads, forest roads, and roads that have been used by villagers for a long time! This is a one-day cycling tour that will allow you to fully experience the nature, history, and culture of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, including the view of the Hokushin Five Mountains that spreads out before your eyes, the history of Lake Nojiri and the excavation of Naumann's elephant fossils, and a course that follows an irrigation channel that was built 350 years ago. There are also plenty of adventure elements, such as downhill on unpaved roads! This tour is full of highlights, with secret old road rides and commentary that only a local guide can provide. - Schedule for the day - 10:00 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. After a brief explanation of the tour, we will take a lesson on how to ride an E-MTB. 10:30 The tour starts. Enjoy the spectacular view of the five mountains of Hokushin. Enjoy an adventure ride along the unpaved irrigation canal to Torii River, a clear stream flowing from Togakushi. 11:30 Follow the irrigation canals of the Edo period and the Denkuro irrigation canal, which was built 350 years ago on the Hokkoku Kaido road. We will explore the history of Nojiri-juku, which once flourished as a post town on the Hokkoku Kaido road, the irrigation canals of the Edo period, and hydroelectric power generation, as well as the history of the water surrounding Lake Nojiri and the lives of the people. 12:50 Lake Nojiri If the weather is good, have lunch at an open-terrace cafe or in a park by the lake. After you finish eating, go on a cycling tour around Lake Nojiri National Park. At the shrine in Sugakawa village on the east side of the lake, there is a giant cedar tree that is nearly 1,000 years old! 14:30 Time-slip experience in a tunnel built in the Meiji era In the Togusa community in Shinanomachi, there is an old tunnel built over 130 years ago. Explore the old Togusa tunnel, where steam locomotives once passed, by bicycle! 15:30 Tour ends The tour ends at the meeting point.

• Pickup Service

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

This camp touring is Ibaraki Prefecture· Tochigi It is canoe tour & eco-tour to go down river & camp by leisurely canoe over the Nakagawa which flows through prefecture for two days. I will go on a river trip by putting my camping gear and changing clothes on my canoe.

• For Groups