Eco-tourism in Japan Page 19

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

This is a half-day tour where you can experience nature and mangroves by kayaking at the mouth of the Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture. It is a safe field for kayaking beginners, children (from 3 years old), and those with low physical strength, as it is not easily affected by wind or waves. It can also be enjoyed by elderly people (65-75 years old). We will also go to the star sand beach and observe the star sand. If you wish, we will give you a tour photo. ~Tour flow~ 9:30 Pick up at Uehara Port (If staying at Iriomote Island, pick up at the hotel around 9:00) 10:00 Arrive at the departure point of Urauchi River, tour explanation, paddle training, departure 11:30 Tour ends Go to the star sand beach, observe the star sand 12:30 Lunch time at our cafe, change clothes 14:30 Go to Ishigaki Island by boat from Uehara Port (We will send you to the hotel around 14:00) *You can also participate in the Barasu Island snorkeling tour from noon as an option. (Adults: ¥8,800, Children: ¥8,250) The event is scheduled to finish between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m.

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• 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 2～Age 80
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 10:30

A wild grass walk that matches the season! This is a 60-minute nature walk in Satoyama, where you can experience nature with all five senses and pick edible wildflowers while hiking through beautiful Satoyama. Nearby are Yamagami Dam, Lake Tenpai, Chikushino City General Park, Mt. If necessary, I can give advice on how to spend the afternoon. Let's make a herb ball using seasonal wild grass or make a wild grass lunch. Please select when making a reservation. The scent of wild grass at the moment of making is transmitted from the nose to the brain, and the green healing spreads throughout the body. In both cases, we use plenty of satoyama herbs. It is 180 minutes that can be fully enjoyed by both parents and children and adults alone. 〜In the case of Satoyama herb ball workshop〜Making herb balls using satoyama herbs that have been picked. Firmly harden a large amount of herbs into a ball. We will also give a lecture on how to use the herb balls you made. Once made, the herb ball can be used repeatedly at home for about a week. There is also a tea time with Satoyama herbs. It's time to face satoyama herbs carefully. ~In the case of making wild grass lunch~ The lunch menu changes depending on the season. It is a course that can be enjoyed every season. How about spending a relaxing day in nature?

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

2018 Year This is a one-of-a-kind plan guided by a group of professional eco-tourists who have received the Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Prize (Minister of the Environment Award). There is a Yamanori valley. River trekking while taking a splash of continuous waterfalls can only be experienced by those who have experienced it. Experienced members of the Hiyama Tour Desk will guide you through the hidden spots with 20-30 large and small waterfalls. Basically intermediate more However, we will guide you carefully so that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. River trekking reference URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haX4VuidR6k Mt. Kasumigayama reference URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyAwtE4i1Uk

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• 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 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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• 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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• 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.

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• 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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• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

2025 Opening Event! Date: Saturday, June 21st, 13:45 gathering Rafting Tour + BBQziggies will prepare a barbecue (free of charge) to show our appreciation to our customers. Everyone who participates will have a full stomach! Lots of smiles! Satisfied in mind and body! *Reservations will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. A town at the source of the Tone River, UNESCO Ecopark that nurtures water, forests, and people Rafting in the midst of the blessings of the many forests, including nature and landscape water, which are the greatest treasure and resource of the Minakami region, is exceptional! Let's start this season with Ziggies Adventure Japan and have fun to your heart's content! ~Age limit~ ◆When the water level is low after June, elementary school students (6 years old) are OK to participate. *Elementary school students may not be able to participate due to the water level regulations set by the Minakami Town Outdoor Promotion Ordinance. ～Points～☆At Ziggies, we offer fun tours with a smile and attentiveness as our motto.☆Guide holds first aid qualification☆Guide training, we strive to improve technology and ensure safety☆Information and explanations are provided in three languages: Japanese, English, and Nepali.☆Good access Less than 2 hours from Tokyo!☆Familiarity and making the best memories with family, friends, couples, and company colleagues

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• 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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• 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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• 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.

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• 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 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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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a night program held in the Kozue Corridor Canoppi Garden. A trilogy of observing glowing mushrooms, starry skies, and observing insects at night. After receiving an explanation at the meeting place, Kozue Corridor Canoppi, we will explore the forest in the park.

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• 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 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

If you row a canoe in the mood for exploration ... it's natural as far as you can see! !! The Yagisawa Dam "Okutone Lake", located at the headwaters of the Tone River, is known as Little Canada and has a wide range of nature that cannot be reached by car or on foot. Why don't you spend a special holiday listening to the sounds of birds and insects, the wind, the sound of water, the sound of nature, looking up at the big sky, and paddling on the surface of the water on your own? The irreplaceable time of about two hours on the lake will surely pass in no time. Those who are new to us and who want to try it once! It is recommended for such people.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

A very popular tour for repeaters Once you come, you'll be addicted to it! The destination where I rowed the canoe is a special scenery that is unique to ourselves without any 360-degree artificial objects. Lunch time with the beautiful sound of the stream as BGM and nature as the table is also exceptional. [Okutone Lake 1-day excursion canoe tour] This is a tour where you can fully enjoy nature without any 360-degree artificial objects, which is also known as "Little Canada". Feel the nature of the Yagisawa Dam and Lake Okutone in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is located at the headwaters of the Tone River. The largest dam lake in the Tone River system, you can relax in a luxurious space full of nature, but sometimes you have time to paddle. Recommended for repeaters and experienced canoeers. 09:30 After gathering at the site (Yagisawa Dam parking lot), we will talk about greetings and precautions, fill out the documents, and start preparations. 09:45 Ground training on how to row and safety Once you have acquired the special equipment, the guide in charge will explain how to row and safety in an easy-to-understand manner with humor. Please listen carefully. 10:30 Depart with a smile when you get used to rowing. When you get out on the lake, practice a little. It's more stable than I expected. Once you get used to it, it's finally time to start your excursion touring with a smile. Rowing with a leisurely smile toward the lunch point. There is a space surrounded by nature without any 360-degree artificial objects. Is this Japan? !! Please enjoy the different scenery depending on the season and weather. 12:00 Lunch point landing-lunch-nap After landing, everyone is preparing for lunch. When you're ready, let's have a delicious lunch while chatting with everyone. Do you take a nap after having lunch? !! Or is it playing with water? !! 15:00 End of canoeing experience Thank you very much. We will also give you a variety of hot spring discount tickets, so please enjoy the relaxing hot springs. We will also inform you of tourist information that you can receive benefits. 15:15 Dissolution

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• 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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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

At the Shimanto River Canoe Camp Touring, we go down the Shimanto River with canoeing over 4 nights while going down the beautiful clear stream, leisurely camping on the banks of the river. It is an outdoor tour & nature tour that goes down the Shimanto River while camping in Kawahara where nobody is there. The charm of this trip is to spend a lifetime of eternity in a clear flow and the silence of nature. Why do not you go down the Shimanto River with one book you wanted to read in the back?

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• Age 12～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30

Snorkeling tour on Zamami Island in the Kerama Islands. It takes about an hour by high-speed boat from the main island of Okinawa, and day trips are also possible. Not only advanced snorkelers, but beginners can also enjoy the beautiful sea on a safe and secure guided tour! We will take you by boat to the best spot of the day according to the conditions and level of the day. *The tour start time can be adjusted depending on the boat time, so please contact us for details.

• 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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