Eco-tourism in Japan Page 19

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 10:00

A nature guide will guide you deep into the pristine nature of Shiretoko. By walking with a nature guide, you can see the mechanisms of nature that you have never noticed before and get closer to the heart of the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a Shiretoko guided tour? We offer free binoculars rentals for everyone on our guided tours. This is a nature experience guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that live in Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally cannot 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 guided tour starts. (The tour time is 3 hours.) *Due to the limited time slots and number of guides for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to a nearby time. We will inform you of the details in our reply, so be sure to check the details in your email. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application due to full capacity. [Walk flow: If the tour starts at 9:00] 8:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. ↓ 9:00 Take a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House and start the guided tour. ↓ Walk around the Shiretoko Goko Lakes (about 3 km) ↓ 12:00 Return to the Shiretoko Goko Lakes parking lot The guided tour ends and the tour ends. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*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 6～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

This is a snorkeling and glass bottom boat tour departing from Ikema Island. It is the closest to Yabiji, so it is safe for those who are worried about seasickness or have other plans! We will deliver an exciting experience where you can encounter colorful corals and tropical fish at Yabiji, one of the largest coral reefs in Japan. If you are lucky, you may even meet a sea turtle! It is safe for those who cannot swim, small children, and first-timers. Experienced guides will provide you with solid support, and you can enjoy the sea from the glass bottom boat. It is a sea play recommended for families, couples, and girls' trips! ~Experience flow~ [Morning] 8:30 Meet at the parking lot in front of Ikema Shokudo When you arrive at the parking lot, the staff will call out to you and guide you to the boat. 9:00 Departure from Ikema Fishing Port We will depart as soon as you have filled out the tour consent form and the staff has explained the precautions to take during the tour. 9:30 Arrive at the first point We will arrive at Yabiji about 30 minutes after departure and start our snorkeling experience. 11:30 End of snorkeling experience Enjoy snorkeling at three points before heading back to the port. 12:00 Return to port [Afternoon] 13:00 Meet at the parking lot in front of Ikema Shokudo Once you arrive at the parking lot, a staff member will greet you and guide you to the boat. 13:30 Depart from Ikema Fishing Port We will depart once you have filled out the tour consent form and the staff has finished explaining things to be aware of during the tour. 14:00 Arrive at the first point After about 30 minutes from departure, you will arrive at Yaebiji and begin your snorkeling experience. 16:00 End of snorkeling experience Enjoy snorkeling at three points before heading back to the port. 16:30 Return to port

• 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 9～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

The beauty of the valleys formed over a long period of time The valleys of the Minakami area are one of Japan's leading canyoning spots! There is a treasure trove of large and small sliding waterfalls, polished by snow and pebbles over a long period of time! The sliding waterfalls are natural water slides, with the maximum slide being about 30m, which is very impressive. You can enjoy the waterfalls with your whole body, sliding down the waterfalls and jumping into the pool. You will wear a wetsuit, a special life jacket, and shoes for walking in streams. Nature Navigator's canyoning tours are held in small groups, so you can enjoy playing at your own pace! In the 2025 season, we are running a campaign where junior high school students can participate at the child's rate!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the Special Award (Minister of the Environment Award) at the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Awards. In Hiruzen Shitao, Maniwa City, there is Yamanori Valley, a spectacular place that even locals don't set foot in. River trekking while being splashed by the spray of successive waterfalls is something only experienced people can experience. The experienced members of the Hiruzen Tour Desk will confidently guide you through this hidden spot where 20 to 30 waterfalls of various sizes are lined up. The course is basically for intermediate and above level hikers, but we will provide careful guidance so that beginners can also participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 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 1～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

[Highlights of the plan] After enjoying a relaxing kayak through the mangroves, we went snorkeling ♪ A snorkeling set is included, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy both kayaking and the sea. [About the guide staff] On the tour, the main guide will be an islander (shimanchu) staff member 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 eat lunch from 12:00 before the meeting starts. 9:15 (13:15) Explanation, preparation of equipment 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! Enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island while feeling the wind. 12:00 (16:00) End of the tour The tour ends when you return to the terrace. Please be careful not to leave anything behind. ○Those who participate in the morning can enjoy lunch from 12:00. [With special benefits] Lunch (pork belly curry) Photo data Mineral water

• 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?

• Pickup Service
• 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 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e -bikes. At the brewery, we'll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We'll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available ). On the way back, we'll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We'll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km.〜Flow of experience〜10:00 DepartureWe will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station11:00 Niigata Best Spring WaterWe will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water.12:00 Hakkaisan Sake BreweryWe will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area. 14:00 Japanese parkWe will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history. 15:00 ReturnWe will be back at the train station to finish the tour.

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour of Daigenta in Yuzawa, Niigata. Starting from Echigo Yuzawa Station, just 70 minutes from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Yuzawa village and explore Japanese parks on our way to Daigenta Canyon with ease on e-bikes. At Daigenta, we'll enjoy views of rice paddies and mountain peaks, take a break at the lake, and then ride downhill through the forest and old village. An optional lunch at a local cafe is available. We'll return to the station by 13:00, giving you time to explore Yuzawa's onsen town. The tour starts at 9:30 and covers about 15km.〜Flow of experience〜9:30 DepartureWe will depart from the east side of Echigo Yuzawa Station10:00 Japanese parkWe will stop for a while, enjoying the four seasons Japanese park of Yuzawa. We may see some Koi fish swimming in the pound.11:00 Daigenta lakeWe will have a small break to enjoy the breathtaking view that Daigenta Lake offer.13:00 ReturnWe will be back at the train station to finish the tour, you will have time to enjoy the local food from one of the many restaurants. Giving you the afternoon to enjoy the town of Yuzawa.

• 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

• 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 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 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.

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Exhilarating rafting on the open Shinano River! It's full of fun and recommended for families♪ Enjoy the rafting tour held at the foot of Mt. Naeba, a spacious rafting experience where you can enjoy the wide blue sky and the scenery that feels like eternity! ☆A number of rapids are exciting, relaxing in the waterfalls Is the Shinano River calm? I am often asked this, but it is a popular rafting spot with a good balance of rapids and waterfalls ♪ ☆ Hot spring bathing included The bathing fee is included in the price, and you can refresh yourself in the hot spring after the tour!

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

[Weekends only] The upper reaches of Lake Nagai Hyakuaki, a canoe field that feels like a hidden place, even though it is not far from the city. We will guide you on a half-day tour that will lead you into nature both physically and mentally. The meeting place, Nogawa Manabikan, is a 10-minute drive from Nagai City. After checking in and using the restroom, it is another 10-minute drive to the boarding point. As you paddle through the lake surrounded by mountains from the start, multiple waterfalls will bring you the pleasant sound of water and coolness. As you proceed along the waterside that winds left and right while looking at the vibrant broadleaf mountain ranges and rock faces, you will soon arrive at the entrance to Mibuchi Valley. After offering prayers to nature and the gods, you will continue to canoe between the steep granite cliffs, and you will find yourself in a different space that is cut off from the outside world. Mibuchi Valley, where the cool air and silence continue even in midsummer, is a power spot where the dragon god legend remains. You will be enveloped in an emotion that cannot be expressed in words. A mini-adventure tour where you can experience sacred history and culture while enjoying a leisurely canoe ride with a guide! Anyone who has been in a canoe at least once and has average physical strength can participate. Please rest assured that there will be at least two guides accompanying you at all times.

• For Groups

• 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.

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

• 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
• 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

A walking course with goats.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

The Milky Way on the island can be seen from south to north.

• For Family

• 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 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

• 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 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.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups