Eco-tourism in Japan

• Age 4～Age 79
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Down the river using a pneumatic kayak known as Ducky! Let's paddle a kayak and go down the river by ourselves on the Tokigawa River, which runs through Arashiyama Town and Higashimatsuyama City in Saitama Prefecture! Enjoy the scenery, see underwater creatures, and enjoy nature! You can enjoy rowing with a tool called "paddle" with plates called "blades" on both ends. The hull is designed to be inflated with air, so it has excellent mobility and transportability, and when deflated, it becomes smaller than a tent, making it a compact vehicle that can be easily transported even in a passenger car. Of course, the hull, which is the buoyancy body, has a multi-chamber structure, and even if one buoyancy cannot be secured, other buoyancy bodies will back it up, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. A veteran instructor accompanies the tour, and the river is so relaxing that even beginners can go down, so families and couples who are new to kayaking can safely and safely go down the river. We will teach you how to hold the paddle, how to row, and how to ride. In the beginning, you will have plenty of time to practice, so you won't suddenly go down the river. Once you get used to kayaking, start going down the river! ! Since the river is spacious, you can control the kayak by yourself and get a good feel for steering the boat! You can enjoy a sense of accomplishment whether you are rowing alone or with two people! Furthermore, after the tour, that! Let's go to Tamagawa Onsen! Tamagawa Onsen is a Showa retro hot spring public bath where you can slip back in time to the Showa era! Eat together in a nostalgic atmosphere, and choose from a wide variety of cider and candy. You can experience the Showa era! The hot spring boasts a pH value of 10, making it one of the most alkaline simple hot springs in Japan. This hot spring has a reputation for making your skin so smooth that you can feel the difference as soon as you enter the bath! After enjoying kayaking to the fullest, soak in a hot spring to soothe your fatigue and enjoy a delicious beer! ! If you would like us to pick you up, we will of course pick you up at the nearest station. After the tour, we will pick you up at Tamagawa Onsen. Since transportation from Tamagawa Onsen to the nearest station is scarce, we will pick you up on time and pick you up at the nearest station if you decide on a bathing time! Sherpa has excellent access! ! 1.5 hours from Ikebukuro on the Tobu Tojo Line, about 20 minutes from the Higashimatsuyama IC on the Kanetsu Expressway! About 30 minutes from Nerima IC to Higashimatsuyama IC! I'd love to! ! Please enjoy the extraordinary experience! !

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

• Age 3～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This tour will take care of your children while you enjoy a BBQ from morning until late afternoon, and you can experience rummaging around in the nearby river and searching for stag and rhinoceros beetle larvae in the forest. Parents start getting ready from 10am and enjoy a leisurely BBQ until noon, while children join after 12pm and stay until 1.30pm. After 1.30pm, you can go to the nearby Kuroyu Onsen and Yumori no Sato hot springs (admission fee included). Or you can rent an electric bicycle for free and take a tour around Jindaiji Temple. Children can be looked after from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 4pm. AM: 2 hours of rummaging through the tributaries, midstream, and rivers of the Tama River 1.5 hours of BBQ lunch on the way PM: 1 hour of forest larvae hunting and 2 hours of rummaging through the tributaries and upper reaches of the Tama River This BBQ is a plan with the usual MENU ♪ We will prepare a set of vegetables, meat, yakisoba, etc. (ingredients change depending on the season), ingredients for the number of people, tools, chairs, tables, etc., so you can participate empty-handed. Nature experience: Full equipment is planned, including idiot boots (from November to mid-March), nets, cases, buckets, etc. We ask that you bring marine shoes, rucksacks, drinks, hats, sneakers, short boots (for the forest), and plenty of clothes to change into, and if you are taking things home, please bring plastic cases for larvae and fish + a battery-powered oxygen device. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30

Yumitateyama trekking tour with Tamagawa Onsen bathing ticket in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. Mt. Yumitate is a low-mountain mountain that is ideal for trekking, taking about an hour to reach the summit at an altitude of 426 meters. The view from the top of the mountain is superb! If the weather is good, you can see the mountains of northern Kanto, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and the city center of Tokyo. Furthermore, after the tour, that! Let's go to Tamagawa Onsen! Tamagawa Onsen is a Showa retro hot spring public bath where you can slip back in time to the Showa era! Eat together in a nostalgic atmosphere, and choose from a wide variety of cider and candy. You can experience the Showa era! The hot spring boasts a pH value of 10, making it one of the most alkaline simple hot springs in Japan. This hot spring has a reputation for making your skin so smooth that you can feel the difference as soon as you enter the bath. After enjoying trekking to the fullest, soak in a hot spring to soothe your fatigue and enjoy a delicious beer! ! If you would like us to pick you up, we will of course pick you up at the nearest station. After the tour, we will pick you up at Tamagawa Onsen. Since transportation from Tamagawa Onsen to the nearest station is scarce, we will pick you up on time and pick you up at the nearest station if you decide on a bathing time! Sherpa has excellent access! ! 1.5 hours from Ikebukuro on the Tobu Tojo Line, about 20 minutes from the Higashimatsuyama IC on the Kanetsu Expressway! About 30 minutes from Nerima IC to Higashimatsuyama IC! You can also observe many plants along the course and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. It's a great chance to jump into trees, mountains, and forests! ! ! There is no doubt that you will be able to refresh your mind and body by touching mountains and nature up close that you cannot see in the city! ! Let's go on an adventure! !

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

• Age 3～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

Here are the English descriptions for each tour:CAVE Tour in Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursExplore the mystical Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji with a 3-hour cave tour.Aokigahara Trekking Tour around Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursImmerse yourself in the beauty of Aokigahara with a 3-hour trekking tour around Mt. Fuji.Rainbow Trout Fishing Experience at Lake Motosu - 3 hoursEnjoy a 3-hour fishing experience targeting Rainbow Trout at Lake Motosu.Beetle Hunting Tour - June & August, 2 hours + 1 hour travelJoin the exciting search for stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles during this 2-hour tour in June and August, with an additional hour for travel.River Exploration Tour - 3 hoursEmbark on a 3-hour river tour to discover and observe various fish and wildlife .Snowboarding & Skiing Tour at Fujiten Yamanashi - 3 hoursExperience the thrill of snowboarding and skiing at Fujiten Yamanashi during this 3-hour tYamanashi Nature Tour Menu♪Choose from the 8 menus below. 1. 3 hours CAVE tour in the Aokigahara forest near Mt. Fuji 2. Aokigahara trekking tour around Mt. Fuji 3 hours 3. Rainbow trout fishing experience at Lake Motosu 3 hours 4. Beetle and stag beetle hunting tour June/August 2 hours + 1 hour travel5. 3-hour river tour to look for fish and creatures6. 3-hour snowboarding & ski tour at Fujiten Yamanashi7. Yamanashi edible leaf tour and cooking tempura with leaves for 3 hours8. Lure Fishing Tour: Black Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Carp 3 hours

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 12
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Discover hidden art in nature by exploring the mountain behind your home and opening up your five senses! Welcome to the great outdoors of Hinode Village. Today, you are the leader of an exploration team that will walk in search of "natural art." Hang a camera around your neck, grab a telescope and a magnifying glass, and head into the forest! Follow the map and follow the course... Look, here it is! There it is! The scenery you encounter one after another is a continuous stream of excitement and discoveries. Are you ready? Let the exploration begin! <Three courses to choose from> ・An exciting exploration of the mountain behind your home overlooking the world below! Forest and view course ・Go around the village feeling like a village child! River and Satoyama course ・A long walk to a gorge with a spectacular view! Moss and Canyon Course ~Experience Flow~ ① Check-in at Toy Museum Check-in at the 1st floor of the Toy Museum, the starting point (check-in hours are from 10:30 to 12:30) After receiving your exploration goods, prepare to depart (look at the booklet, hang your camera around your neck) on the bench in front of the entrance. ② Start your exploration! Follow the instructions in the exploration booklet and set off! Look at the map as you go along and find "natural art" one after another! You can take pictures freely with your camera. ③ When you find art, stick a found sticker on it The "found sticker" that comes with the booklet. Stick one on each time you find art! ④ Goal! Get a photo frame Return the rental items and finish When you return to the Toy Museum, you're finished! (Please return by 15:30) After returning the rental items, you'll get a photo frame mount that you can choose and display your photos on! Put in your photos and write an introduction to the work, and you can use it as a summer vacation independent study. ⑤ After the exploration, play at the Toy Museum After playing outside, play indoors. You can play with wooden toys until closing time at 4pm! *You will need to purchase tickets for the number of adults accompanying you.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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**:

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 90
• Over 6 hours on the day

[Available in English and Japanese] This one-day tour offers views of Mount Fuji from various angles amid the beautiful natural scenery that spreads out to the west. We'll take you to stunning scenic spots overlooking Mount Fuji, including Shiraito Falls and Lake Tanuki, which are components of the World Heritage Site "Mount Fuji," as well as Jinba Falls and the Asagiri Plateau. In the afternoon, you can customize your itinerary to suit your needs. The second half of the tour includes a visit to a long-established sake brewery in Fujinomiya. After learning about the sake brewing process, you can enjoy a sake tasting and purchase. Enjoy a luxurious day trip that combines nature, culture, and cuisine with a view of Mount Fuji. [Alternative Plan in Case of Rain] If weather conditions make it difficult to see Mount Fuji, we can offer the following indoor facilities: Hiroshige Museum of Art, Mount Fuji World Heritage Center, Mount Fuji Hongu Sengen Shrine, Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting, and Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience (weekends, holidays only, additional fee). We're flexible with our itinerary, so please rest assured. ~Experience Schedule~ 9:00 AM Departure. Meet at JR Tokaido Shinkansen "Shin-Fuji Station" or JR Tokaido Line "Yoshiwara Station." Board your guide's vehicle and depart. 9:50 AM Shiraito Falls and Otodome Falls (40 minutes). Visit these famous waterfalls, which are part of the World Heritage Site, and enjoy the spectacular scenery. 10:40 AM Tanuki Lake (50 minutes). The view of Mount Fuji over the mystical lake is breathtaking. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lakeside forest and a light 15-minute trek. 11:40 AM Jinba Falls (30 minutes). This tranquil and beautiful waterfall was named after Minamoto no Yoritomo, who set up camp there. You can walk to the back of the waterfall and splash around in the water in the summer. 12:20 PM Lunch (50 minutes). We will introduce you to a popular local restaurant. Enjoy seasonal flavors and regional cuisine. The afternoon course can be customized to your needs! In the afternoon, you can choose from the following spots based on your preferences. *Depending on the time required, the guide may make some adjustments. ◉ Asagiri Plateau: A vast pastureland where you can take commemorative photos with dairy cows with Mt. Fuji in the background. ◉ Sake Brewery Tour: Observe the sake brewing process, and enjoy tastings and souvenir shopping. ◉ Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center: A central facility that conveys Mt. Fuji's status as a religious site and source of artistic inspiration. ◉ Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha: The head shrine of the approximately 1,300 Sengen shrines across Japan. This historic shrine is considered the inner shrine, located above the eighth station of Mt. Fuji's summit. It was dedicated to enshrining Mt. Fuji as a god (Asama-no-kami or Asama-no-Okami) to quell eruptions, and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is said to be the earliest established. [Requests for preferred spots are welcome!] Please choose your preferred spot from the above course. *The itinerary may be flexibly adjusted depending on weather and road conditions.

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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