Eco-tourism in Japan Page 17

• 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
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

A journey through the remains of World War II Why don't you experience the proof that your predecessor lived?

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a relaxing two-seater kayak down the Tokachi River, a large river that flows slowly for about 6 km. You are in charge of rowing yourself! The guide will support you in a separate kayak. Let's go on a river trip together ^^ If you're lucky, you might encounter rare wild birds such as the red-crowned crane or the white-tailed eagle, or even observe the willow tree, which has a very small habitat in Japan! We also recommend looking out over the majestic Hidaka Mountains from the river for a beautiful view. On the way, in Nakasu, you can collect obsidian (Tokachi stone) that can only be found here and take it home as a souvenir! ! It looks like a stone on the riverbank, but inside it's actually beautiful black glass. You'll feel like you're looking for a little gem. It's on until November! *In November, only morning tours are available. *During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. In that case, we will contact you by email or phone the day before.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Touch the mystery of the evolution of the flora and fauna of Ogasawara! The course can be set according to the customer's request. half-day tour, so you're free to spend the rest of your time.

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is a tour where you can walk and see the natural coral! There are tide pools on the beach rocks all over Japan, where there are small fish and crabs. Such a tide pool is called "Inno" in the Okinawan dialect. In addition, the rocky area is also a [coral reef topography] formed by stacking coral and shells. Surrounded by coral reefs, Ino offers natural coral and colorful tropical fish. ★ Approximately 30 minutes by car to the airport and Naha city ★ The beach where you can experience is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and Naha city. You can enjoy it in your spare time on the day you arrive in Okinawa, or just before you board the return flight. You can also come by local bus. * The name of the beach is hidden to prevent congestion on the beach. ★ Safe on rainy days ★ If the event is difficult due to bad weather, you can transfer to the “indoor experience” conducted by the Nature Experience School. * Indoor experience: Shisa painting, glitter ball strap making, mars amulet making, kaleidoscope making A new way to enjoy the sea of Okinawa while walking along the coral reef with a guide. Please try it once!

• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Family

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

Hinohara Village is the only village on land in Tokyo. Deep inside the village, on a ridge well over 700m above sea level, lies the old house "Kyu Kobayashi Family Residence". Built in the mid-Edo period (more than 320 years ago), this mountain house is literally an "old house in the sky". This tour, which takes you there by mountain monorail that goes straight up a super steep slope of nearly 45 degrees, is an extremely extraordinary experience that will leave a deep impression on your memory, both geographically and historically, as well as physically. The tour meets at the Tokyo Back Mountain Base in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, and includes transportation to the site by private car. *Hinohara Village has been designated as a national ecotourism promotion area, and as an exception, transportation to the ecotour site by car is permitted. (Your accompanying guide, Jinken, is a certified eco-tour guide for Hinode Village.) For lunch, you will be served at the Kobayashi Family House, with a lunchbox of light snacks (Cuban sandwiches) made specially for the Tokyo Urayama Base, and coffee brewed with water that participants themselves will have drawn from a special spring in the area. After experiencing the old mountain house, we will move on to another highlight of the day. We will stop at Kanoto Rock, a power spot known only to those in the know, and walk along the valley using chains. Here, too, you can experience a part of the local mountain worship and lifestyle culture. On the way back, we will cross a suspension bridge over the valley just beyond the Akigawa River from the village and enjoy a foot bath at a popular local hot spring. Once your feet are warm, we will head to a local cafe renovated from an old house, recommended by our guide (Jinken). We will take a break at CAFE POUND, the most popular cafe in the area, renovated from a Showa-era house by the owner himself. A private car will pick you up from the station, and you will be accompanied by a Hinode Village certified eco-tour guide. It will be a very fulfilling day where you can experience the lifestyle and culture of a mountain village. This is a premium tour with a capacity of only 6 people. (Participation is possible from one person. However, the minimum number of participants for the tour is 2 people.)

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• Age 0～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day

View Mt. Fuji from various locations on the western foot of Mt. Fuji. View Mt. Fuji from scenic spots with great views of Mt. Fuji, including Shiraito Falls and Lake Tanuki, which are part of the World Cultural Heritage site of Mt. Fuji, as well as Jinba Falls, Asagiri Plateau, and Obuchi Sasaba. In case of rain, we will guide you to the Hiroshige Museum, Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Fujinomiya Sengen Taisha Shrine, a sake brewery tour where you can sample Japanese sake, and a Japanese tea ceremony experience (only on weekends and holidays). ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Departure Meet at Shin-Fuji Station or Yoshiwara Station. Depart in the guide's car 9:40 Shiraito Falls Visit Shiraito Falls and Otodome Falls (30 minutes) 10:20 Lake Tanuki View Mt. Fuji from the mysterious lake. Walk through the forest on the way. Enjoy a light trekking of about 20 minutes along the flat lakeside and through the forest. (60 min) 11:40 Lunch Lunchtime at a recommended delicious restaurant in the area (60 min) 13:00 Arranged course In the afternoon, we will head to your favorite area. Take a commemorative photo of dairy cows and Mt. Fuji at Asagiri Plateau? Visit a sake brewery? Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center? Please request.

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• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

Shiretoko is a treasure trove of wildlife. On this tour, you will travel by car into the national park at night, and after a lecture, you will search for wildlife while riding in the car. The excitement of spotting the glowing eyes of an animal hiding in the darkness at the end of your light will surely become an irreplaceable memory. Enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko through this tour, which has the highest rate of wildlife encounters of any of our tours. *There will be no walking tours.

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• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 89
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Head to the hidden area of ​​Amami Oshima. Explore the unknown underwater world with colorful fish in the crystal clear ocean. Fun for children as young as 4 years old to advanced divers! Safety first, experienced instructors will support you. Snacks and drinks are included, so you will feel satisfied during your sea adventure. We promise a special time for both individuals and groups. Experience the beauty and nature of the Amami sea! ■Held in the northern area of ​​Amami Oshima ┗ Enjoy the crystal clear Amami blue ┗ We will guide you to points that you cannot reach by boat ┗ The port is 17 minutes from the airport, so you can participate on the day depending on your flight schedule ■ Plenty of time 2 entry snorkeling ┗ The first time is observing coral and tropical fish, and the second time is exploring sea creatures, so there are various ways to enjoy it ┗ We provide a guide to sea activities so that you can fully enjoy the Amami sea ■ Earned "5 stars" in number of reviews ┗ Full 5 stars on Google and Veltra ┗ On Jalan, Asoview, Activity Japan 4.9 stars■Safe and secure┗All guides are instructors┗Special guides who dive together with guests┗Practice together from the point where you get used to the water┗Safe even for beginners and those who are afraid of water■100% completely non-smoking diving boat┗Capacity 20 people/Toilet/Shower included┗Total non-smoking to provide a more comfortable onboard space┗No risk of passive smoking or smell of smoke┗Safe for families with children■Great free services┗Photos and videos taken on the day (download from the internet)┗Snacks & drinks on board┗Bath towels■OK for ages 4 and up! OK for solo travelers!┗Many people come alone with children

• For Rainy Days
• 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 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 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 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Shiretoko is a peninsula surrounded by the sea. You can walk through a wonderful environment where you can feel the nature created by the mountains and the sea. The afternoon virgin forest walk is a private walk through the wilderness where you hardly meet any people. It is recommended for those who want to walk in a special place different from others, such as those who do not want to walk in the same place as other guided tours. Depending on the season, there are places where you can walk while pushing your way through tall vegetation. In the morning, everyone visits the Shiretoko Five Lakes. You can enjoy a leisurely walk for 3 hours. The nature guide will guide you through the Shiretoko ecosystem in an easy-to-understand manner on a course of about 3 km with few ups and downs. You can take a walk while feeling the powerful nature of Shiretoko while taking a peek at the lives of wild animals. The lake quietly nestled in the virgin forest is an attractive field. In the afternoon, it is a virgin forest trekking. You will walk through the virgin forest and aim for the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. You can enjoy the magnificent view from the cliff coastline. A walk where you encounter many wild animals will give you a different kind of excitement than the Shiretoko Five Lakes. A nature guide who knows Shiretoko inside and out will show you the best scenic spots. This is the recommended course of the Shiretoko guided tour, where you can see, feel, and experience the great nature of Shiretoko from the animals' point of view. If you are staying at a hotel in Utoro, we will pick you up at the hotel. Why not enjoy the World Heritage Site with transportation included? . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*From May 10th to July 31st, the price will be 14,100 yen for adults and 8,700 yen for children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------*The start time of the guided tour may change depending on the reservation frame for the Shiretoko Five Lakes lecture. It is usually scheduled to start around 8:00 to 9:00. *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. Please note that if the "Shiretoko Five Lakes Ground Path" is closed due to a brown bear sighting or other reasons, regardless of weather, on the day of the guided tour, we will reschedule your tour to the "Shiretoko Five Lakes Elevated Boardwalk" + "Another Course Outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes" or "Another Course Outside the Shiretoko Five Lakes." Please be aware of the above before applying.

• 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
• 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.

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• 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 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

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• For Groups

• 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 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!

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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!

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