Eco-tourism in Japan Page 15

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

The Shiretoko Five Lakes are a representative tourist spot in Shiretoko and are a must-see. A certified guide will slowly guide you along a course of about 3 km with little elevation change. You can see the traces of animals and enjoy the rich nature of Shiretoko while walking. The lake surrounded by virgin forest is a very quiet and attractive field. ***Guided tour flow***◆For those who wish to take the tour from May 10th to July 31st, please choose from the following start times: ①Around 8:30-9:30 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:30 ④Around 15:00-15:30. Please feel free to consult us about the departure and arrival times of planes and cruisers. Please fill out the reservation application form (free entry field) in detail with your preference. ◆April 27th to May 9th, August 1st to November 4th (excluding August 11th-17th) Please choose from the following start times: ①Around 9:00 ②Around 10:00-10:30 ③Around 13:00-14:00 During Golden Week and Obon holidays, the tour will start only at 8:40 to avoid traffic jams. Meet your guide at the Shiretoko Goko Field House. [15 minutes before the start] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area [40 minutes before the start] ↓●Please wait in the field house after preparing for the toilet, etc. After receiving a lecture at the Shiretoko Goko Field House, we will depart. [Tour starts] ↓●Walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes [Approx. 3 km, 3 hours] ↓●Walk ends and disbands [Tour ends] *Depending on the guide schedule, we can also pick you up from the Utoro area *If a brown bear is spotted, the walking trail may be closed. (It may be closed before the meeting or during the lecture.) In that case, we will cancel the tour or suggest an alternative plan depending on the guide schedule.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 05:00 / 12:00

It is a canoeing experience of about 17 kilometers on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Toya Station. It is a long course to enjoy the marshlands from Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Floodgate. The first half is a forest course with many trees even in the wetlands. In the second half, there are few trees in the marshland, and the original appearance of the marshland remains with many open landscapes. There is also a toilet break at Hosooka Canoe Port on the way. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the wetlands for a long time. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave it to those who are not confident in the operation and physical strength of the canoe. 〜Experience Flow〜 (For the 5:00 course) Meet at 5:00 JR Senmo Line Toya Station Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park the customer's car at Toya Station and move to Toro Station in my car. (Reception will be done inside the train) 5:30 Arrive at JR Senmo Line Toro Station When you arrive at Toro Station, go to the toilet and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 5:50 Canoe preparation, safety talk When you arrive at Lake Toro, prepare for canoeing and give a safety explanation for canoeing. 6:00 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! First half, about 9 km. From Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port. If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 7:30 Arrive at Hosooka Canoe Port! The first half is a canoe experience of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since Hosooka Station is nearby, we will take a restroom break here. 8:00 Second half start! The second half is about 8 km. From Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Water Gate. 9:20 Arrive at Iwahogi Water Gate! While the canoe is being put away, I will have you look at the marsh from a little higher ground. 10:00 Move from Iwahogi Water Gate to Toya Station and disband.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 08:20 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:45

The canyoning tour is deep in the Nakatsu Valley. You can use a rope to go down to places that people normally cannot enter, and swim through the valley to clear the water. The beauty of the valley and the clarity of the water are overwhelming! Let's go on an adventure! All you need to bring is a swimsuit and a towel. We will lend you all the warm equipment (wetsuit, thick socks, gloves). Starting in March, you can jump into the water and play! The guide will take lots of photos and videos with a waterproof camera during the tour! Photos and videos will be given to you free of charge after the tour! If the canyoning tour is canceled due to bad weather or flooding of the river on weekends and holidays in May, July 13th to August 31st, and weekends and holidays in September, it will automatically be changed to a packraft tour or rafting tour. Both the packraft tour and the rafting tour are great activities that are just as good as the canyoning tour. Kochi has a lot of rain, and we apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding.

• For Rainy Days

• 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?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 14:00

Why not spend a luxurious time in the great outdoors on a guided tour of Shiretoko? We offer free binoculars rentals for all of our guided tours. This is a guided tour where you can use binoculars to carefully observe the wild animals, wild birds, plants and flowers that inhabit Shiretoko, a World Heritage Site. Why not take a peek at the lives of wild animals that you normally can't 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 start time. Note: If the start time is 14:00, the tour ends at 17:00. *There are limited time slots for the Shiretoko Five Lakes Walking Lecture, so if we cannot accommodate your request, we will guide you to the closest tour start time. For details, please be sure to check your email as we will reply to you. *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. [Walk flow] *Starts at 14:00, 13:45 Please gather at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓14:00 Start the tour with a lecture at the Shiretoko Five Lakes Field House. ↓ Stroll around the Shiretoko Five Lakes (approximately 3 km) ↓17:00 Return to the Shiretoko Five Lakes parking lot The tour ends and the tour is dismissed. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊※If a brown bear is spotted, the trail may be closed. If the trail is closed before the walk, the tour may be canceled or the walking location may be changed. If the trail is closed during the walk, the tour may turn back halfway. After that, we will consult with you about the cancellation or change. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------※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 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 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00

If you visit Amami Oshima, mangroves are a must-visit place. However, during the day the mangroves are crowded with people and have become a lively tourist destination. In the early morning, there are no people in the mangroves, so it is quiet and you can see the mangroves as they are. In the early morning, the mangroves are dimly lit and filled with morning mist, creating an indescribably beautiful sight. There are days when you see the sunrise, and there are days when it rains a lot, but all in all, this is the beauty of Amami Oshima. Sun, rain, fog, you can enjoy it all in the early morning mangroves! Schedule ① Hotel pick-up The approximate pick-up time is below. The sunrise time will vary slightly, so we will provide you with details after you make your reservation. [Naze 6:15, Sumiyo Town 6:30, Tatsugo Town 5:50, Kasari Town 5:30, Yamato Village 5:50, Setouchi Town 6:15, Uken Village 6:15] ② Arrive at kayaking pier We will explain how to row and precautions. ③ Kayak tour (120 minutes) Stroll through the mangroves by rowing a kayak. It is a special view that can only be seen in the morning. ④BreakfastEat breakfast in the midst of nature. ⑤ Drop off at your hotel and a certified eco-tour guide will guide you It's not just that the scenery is beautiful! Mangroves are very different from the places we live in everyday life and are truly extraordinary. Certified guides with extensive knowledge of nature will guide you thoroughly. * Regarding tour safety, the guide for this tour will be an instructor who has taken a kayak training program. We will provide appropriate lectures and advice to customers who are new to kayaking, and conduct tours in accordance with safety standards.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• 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 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 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

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 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 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 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

• 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