Eco-tourism in Japan Page 9

• 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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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

About 30 minutes by a regular ship from Ishigakijima. A small shop in a small island "Kohamajima" "Kohamajima play specialty shop mine (Mine)"! It is a cozy and friendly athlete with 100% repeat rate with each customer who participated in the tour. In order to have it play slowly and luxuriously, you can enjoy luxurious snorkeling that is different from the others with a complete small group system. Even customers who are swimming in the ocean for the first time, peacefully peeping at the sea world can be relieved! Those who are not good at group activities, those who want to enjoy only with their families and friends, those who want to enjoy a more upscale snorkel etc ... Please leave everything to mine ♪

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

In Okinoerabujima have birds of about currently about 150 types have been identified. Leisurely stroll while feeling the seasonal wind. It approaches the charm of Okinoerabujima.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

A super-value plan that includes the most popular half-day canyoning and BBQ equipment rental! Please prepare all BBQ ingredients yourself! Elementary school students only pay the basic canyoning fee! BBQ is free ☆ Enjoy the ultimate feeling of refreshment in Minakami Town, full of nature with mountains and rivers! [Freestyle BBQ details] ・Please prepare all ingredients yourself. There is a supermarket nearby, so it is easy to buy more, and even if you come empty-handed, you will have all the ingredients you need. ・The BBQ location is the base of DEEP NATURE, surrounded by mountains 360 degrees! ・Rental equipment is the minimum necessary for BBQ, such as a stove, charcoal, tongs, plates, cups, and a refrigerator. ・The facility is available from 8:00 to 18:00. (※If you are on the afternoon tour, you can take your time with the morning BBQ!) ・Customers who do not participate in canyoning in the group can also use the facility for an additional fee of 500 yen per person! [Freestyle BBQ Precautions]・The facility only rents the space and equipment, so please do everything from preparation to cleaning up by yourself. ・Please take your trash home with you. ・Never drink alcohol before a canyoning tour.

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• With Pets
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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

This is a day trip plan where you can enjoy a trial dive in the sea of Tokashiki! The sea has the world's highest level of transparency, known as "Kerama Blue." Why not experience a luxurious moment while enjoying the scenery that can only be seen here? Our experienced instructors will guide you through the world's top-class sea, where a beautiful world spreads, including colorful fish, beautiful coral reefs, and white sand. We guide our customers in small groups at a pace that suits each individual customer, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind. In addition, we use "full-face masks" as equipment, so it is easy to breathe and even beginners can dive with confidence. ◆Selectable lunch included◆ For lunch, you can relax in your swimsuit on the outdoor terrace or in the restaurant at Tokashiki Island's only resort hotel, "Kerama Terrace." [Lunch menu] You can choose either "Squid ink curry" or "Okinawa soba juicy set." *You can also order from the drink menu for an additional fee. ◆Facilities and service information◆ Customers who participate in the tour can use the facilities of "Kerama Terrace." Even if you get wet in the sea, you can use the shower room and toilet as soon as you arrive at the hotel, so you can stay comfortable. [Available facilities] ・Shower rooms (6 rooms for men and women) ・Toilet ・Jacuzzi (2 units, outdoor covered) ・Restaurant (in-house restaurant venue, outdoor terrace seating) [Amenities] ・Towels ・Shampoo, conditioner, body soap ・Toothbrush ・Hair dryer [Luggage storage] ・You can store your luggage at the front desk. ~Experience flow~ 9:40 Arrive at Tokashiki Port Please call the staff holding a Kerama Terrace placard. We will take you to the hotel. (Approximately 15 minutes) 10:10 Arrive at Hotel Kerama Terrace After checking in at the hotel, you can spend your time at the hotel and in the surrounding area. 11:00 Depart from Hotel We will depart for the experience diving tour. (Approximately 90 minutes) 12:30 Lunch time at the hotel You can choose between squid ink curry or Okinawa soba and juushi set. After lunch, you have free time. Relax on the beach or take a walk around the area ♪ 16:45 Depart from Hotel We will take you to the port according to the boat time.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

This is a day trip plan where you can enjoy snorkeling in the sea of Tokashiki! The sea has the world's highest level of transparency, known as "Kerama Blue." Why not spend a luxurious time enjoying the scenery that can only be seen here? There is a high probability that you can encounter sea turtles in the sea of Tokashiki. In addition, an instructor with more than 3 years of guide experience will introduce you to clownfish, colorful fish, beautiful coral reefs, and more. Enjoy the world's top-class sea at your own pace with a guide tailored to each customer in a small group setting. *Please note that you may not be able to encounter sea turtles depending on the sea conditions. ◆Choice of lunch included◆ For lunch, you can relax in your swimsuit on the outdoor terrace or in the restaurant at Kerama Terrace, the only resort hotel on Tokashiki Island. [Lunch menu] You can choose either "Squid ink curry" or "Okinawa soba juushi set". *You can also order from the drink menu for an additional fee. ◆Facilities and service information◆ Guests who participate in the tour can use the facilities of "Kerama Terrace". Even if you get wet in the sea, you can use the shower room and toilet as soon as you arrive at the hotel, so you can spend your time comfortably. [Available facilities] ・Shower room (6 rooms for men and 6 for women) ・Toilet ・Jacuzzi (2 units, outdoor roof) ・Restaurant (in-house restaurant venue, outdoor terrace seating) [Amenities] ・Towels ・Shampoo, conditioner, body soap ・Toothbrush ・Hair dryer [Luggage storage] ・You can store your luggage at the front desk. ~Experience flow~ 9:40 Arrive at Tokashiki Port Please call the staff holding a Kerama Terrace placard. We will take you to the hotel. (Approximately 15 minutes) 10:10 Arrive at Hotel Kerama Terrace After checking in at the hotel, you can spend your time at the hotel and the surrounding area. 11:00 Depart from Hotel Depart for the boat snorkel tour. (Approximately 90 minutes) 12:30 Lunch time at the hotel Please choose squid ink curry or Okinawa soba and juushi set. Free time after lunch. Relax on the beach or take a stroll around the area. 16:45 Depart from the hotel. We will take you back to the port according to the scheduled time for your boat.

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

I want to try skin diving! I want to be able to swim with dolphins and sea turtles! I've been diving on my own until now, but I want to take my level up! Let's make that dream come true♪ In the skin diving course, we will teach you how to enjoy the ocean safely, how to use the correct equipment, how to position yourself underwater, and how to play underwater! If you have this license, you can also participate in the winter whale swim. (The instructor is a registered guide of the Amami Whale and Dolphin Association.) If you can clear the requirements for the skin diving license, you can apply for and be issued a BSAC skin diver license card. After passing, try swimming in the beautiful sea of Amami using long fins♪ Of course, we will give you the shooting data for free. *People outside the target age may be able to participate in the tour by consultation. Please contact us once! ・First-timers are welcome! Instructors will support you well♪・Feel free to join us even if you are traveling alone!

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• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

Departing and arriving from Sapporo Station! This flower trekking tour walks through Susoaidaira, a hidden flower spot near Mt. Asahidake. You can enjoy a field of flowers at Susoaidaira, a habitat for a colony of Aleutiana. Instead of climbing Mt. Asahidake, you move sideways from Sugatami Station to Susoaidaira. There is no strenuous climb, and the main focus is on viewing the flowers. Unlike the area around Mt. Asahidake, there are not many climbers, so you can enjoy a quiet mountain walk. After descending, you can enjoy a soak in the hot springs at Asahidake Onsen. A professional guide will give you a lecture on the key points of mountain walking and explain about the nature. The climb takes about 2 hours at a leisurely pace. The descent takes about 1.5 hours. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy a leisurely hike in the great outdoors.

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! It is a one-day hiking tour to walk Mt. Date Monbetsu, which is located in the east of Date City. After passing through the gentle forest and reaching the ridgeline, the view opens up. From there, walk along the ridgeline with a nice view! If you can see from the top, you can see the eruption bay below. You can see Mt. Usu, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Komagatake. After descending the mountain, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of mountain walking. It takes about two and a half hours to climb. 2 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to hike or want to hike for the first time when it is getting warmer.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

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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• For Groups

• 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 12～Age 59
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is a nature adventure tour where you can see precious animals and plants by exploring the blue cave and going up the river overgrown with jungle. Experience schedule / flow Morning / Afternoon course (This tour is limited to winter. The holding time is subject to change due to the tide level.) AM 8: 45 Meet at the clubhouse Fill out the participation application form and change into the style of (sawa walking) Let's go! AM 9:00 Depart from the clubhouse Move to the blue cave in our exclusive car (trekking) Afterwards, move to the Arakawa base. ★AM10:30 Blue cave exploration and shower climbing experience ★AM11:30 Arrive at the clubhouse Take a hot shower at our facility and finish the cafe time tour

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A canyon walk tour that is lighter than canyoning begins.The water play guide will carefully explain how to play and safety in a valley with a clear stream, so even first-timers can enjoy it. In calm areas, you can rely on a life jacket and float comfortably, or try climbing a waterfall on your own ♪ The cool water is comfortable and you are sure to have a fun time! ``What is Canyon Walk?'' It is a water play that uses a canyon that is lighter than general canyoning. You can go to a beautiful valley that is usually off-limits, and enjoy an exhilarating walk in the river while feeling the great outdoors with your family and friends.

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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 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