Eco-tourism in Japan Page 13

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30

Approximately 2 to 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy the diverse nature including marshes, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the nature of Oku-Nikko. The guide will give you a fun tour while explaining the flora and fauna and the origins of the terrain. It is a flat course that is safe for beginner hikers.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Explore Lake Two and Lake One of the Shiretoko Five Lakes on a ground walkway, then return via an elevated boardwalk. As you walk along the walkway, you can observe the nature that changes with the seasons. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. Roads and walkways may be closed due to brown bear sightings, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you the option to cancel (free of charge) or an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time, if you wish. If the course is closed after you meet at the site, we will offer you an alternative course (same price) that is available for the remaining time.

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

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• 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.)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

20 years with lots of smiles! Thank you for all the reviews and comments on our website (1225)! Sunset SUP. This is a SUP that even beginners can easily ride. After the training, once you get used to the board, you will head out to the sunset point. Under the guidance of the instructor, let's go out for a sunset tour while enjoying the clear ocean of Okinawa. Enjoy the round sunset and the quiet and luxurious time.

• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

20 years with lots of smiles! Thank you for all the reviews and comments on our website (1225)! SUP & Snorkeling Picnic. This SUP is easy for beginners to ride. After the initial training by our staff, once you have gotten used to the board, you can go on a tour. Under the guidance of the instructor, let's go on a snorkeling tour while enjoying Okinawa's beautiful sea. Of course, during the tour, you can also snorkel and take a peek at Okinawa's beautiful sea. You can also encounter many colorful fish.

• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 17:30

Kayaking tours exclusive to guests staying at the hotel! Why not float on the sparkling sea in a sea kayak? We will guide you through a special time♪ Depending on the destination, there may be a little snack time after landing♪ For those who are worried about their physical condition, no special skills are required. We will guide you through a relaxing and comfortable time. We will also give you free photos with a professional camera! The price includes the rental of a waterproof bag during the tour. Since it is a small group tour, you can enjoy the guide's story while paddling and enjoy a private tour. Go on a one-day adventure to the unexplored Iriomote Island!

• Pickup Service

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Iriomote Island Half-day Mangrove Canoe & Trekking to Kula Falls! Guide to a hidden waterfall deep in the jungle♪ Recommended for those who are physically unsure and those with children. We will guide you through a fulfilling half-day tour among the experience plans of Iriomote Island♪ On days with high tides, the mangrove river becomes very shallow and the canoe cannot float, so you can head to the waterfall only by trekking♪ Fully equipped⭐︎ Of course, we will lend you a waterproof bag for free and you will wear special shoes, so you can go to the field empty-handed♪ Since it is targeted at small groups, you can enjoy the guide's story and enjoy a private tour. A one-day adventure into the world of the largest mangrove and subtropical forests of the hidden Iriomote Island!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

One-day mangrove kayaking tour! Free photos with a professional camera! Waterproof bag rental is also included in the price during the tour. We will guide you through a full-scale sea kayaking experience on the majestic Nakama River, where the largest mangrove virgin forest on Iriomote Island spreads! Recommended for those who are worried about their physical condition and those with children. Enter the mangrove world that cannot be guided by a sightseeing boat. Since it is limited to small groups, you can enjoy the guide's story while rowing and enjoy a private tour. Go on a one-day adventure into the largest mangrove world on the unexplored Iriomote Island!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• 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 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 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 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 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 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 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Explore the Wakoto Peninsula of Lake Kussharo by canoe! Rocking along on the clear emerald green water, you will feel an indescribable sense of oneness with nature. On a calm day, you can explore the tip of the peninsula and head for Oyakotsu Jigoku, a hidden hot spring that can only be reached by water!

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

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

In Bihoro, Hokkaido, about 200 kinds of wild birds show their beautiful sparkle of life. Through wild birds, I would like you to experience the sense of connecting nature with forests, lakes, and grasslands. . This is a bird watching tour that I started with. In this plan, we will focus on looking for Hokkaido's popular long-tailed tit! Your guide will explain how to enjoy finding wild birds and the stories of the many lives you can see in the forest. I'm sure after this tour, you'll enjoy looking for wild birds and walking in the forest! *If you are unable to meet the long-tailed long-tailed turtle, we are sorry, but we cannot provide refunds. Based on my experience so far, the chance of encountering a striped long-tailed tit is about 70%.

• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".

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

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Starting from Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato-cho, you can enjoy mountain biking to your heart's content in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour.

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is the first program for enjoying the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, based at Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato Town. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour for beginners, families, and children to learn the basics of mountain biking from scratch and learn how to ride mountain bikes safely and enjoyably on mountain trails.

• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a course where you can enjoy a relaxing day of sea kayaking and snorkeling. It mainly covers Funauki and Ida Beach. Cross the ocean by sea kayak and head to Funauki and Ida Beach! A full-fledged sea kayaking course where you can snorkel at beautiful spots where you can see more corals and fish, and relax on the beach. You can also go to Mizuochi Falls.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• 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

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:20 / 13:20

For those who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and refresh their mind and body. Why not take a breather and release your daily fatigue and stress through nature on a "healing" guided walk through a beech forest? Our experienced guides, who are well acquainted with the local nature of Kuromatsunai, will provide you with a special experience that uses all five senses. The greatest attraction of this guided walk is that it is a "once in a lifetime" tour, with the content changing depending on the season, time of day, weather, and guide. We will flexibly accommodate your requests, so you can enjoy your own "healing" time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a walk with a nature guide through the Utasaibunabayashi, which is designated as a national natural monument. Why don't you enjoy the healing time by walking in the beech forest in each season? Let's go to the end of the walking path on the long course!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 14～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

From the summit of the highest peak in the Kussharo Caldera, at an elevation of 999.99m, you can look down on four national parks: Akan Mashu, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, and Daisetsuzan. If you put in a little effort and get up early, you may be able to see the miraculous view of the sunrise rising from the sea of ​​clouds. Why not go and see a spectacular view that will change your life? ~Schedule for the day~8:30 Meet at Highland Koshimizu The first 30 minutes are a continuous climb, but after that you can enjoy a pleasant ridge walk♪10:30 Arrive at the peak Have a relaxing coffee break at the viewpoint10:45 Start descending11:30 Finish descending Thank you for your hard work! We will provide you with local information such as recommended restaurants and hot springs nearby!

• Pickup Service
• 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