Eco-tourism in Japan Page 18

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

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

Lake Kussharo, the world's largest caldera lake, is a huge depression created by volcanic eruptions that has become a beautiful lake and is a rich field where many wild animals live. Even now, the hot springs bubbling along the lake make you feel the power of the earth. On a day with stable winds, we head to Oyakotsu Jigoku, the tip of the Wakoto Peninsula, to make hot spring eggs! Experience the feeling of being one with nature, rocked by the water, blown by the wind, and warmed by the hot springs. Why not explore the watery world of Lake Kussharo, a caldera lake created by volcanic eruption, on a SUP? The appeal of SUP is that you are close to the water and it is easy to feel one with nature. We hope you will feel the transparency of the water of Lake Kussharo, the strength of the volcano, and the comfort of the breeze! ~Schedule for the day~ 9:00 Meet at Lake Kussharo Wakoto Peninsula After filling out the participation consent form, we will introduce the field. We will give a lecture on how to operate the SUP and how to use the equipment safely. 9:20 Let's go! First, you will experience a menu to get used to SUP near the shore. Once you get used to it, you will explore around Wakoto Peninsula with a guide! 11:30 We will disband at the Wakoto Peninsula parking lot. Thank you for your hard work! I recommend the soft ice cream and potato mochi from the shop "Miyazaki" on Wakoto Peninsula! I can't get enough of something sweet after exercising!

• For Groups

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups