【Pick-up & Drop-off】 Eco-tourism in Japan Page 14

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

An exciting walk through the snowy mountains on a quiet night! A quiet and mysterious snowy field at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk relying on the light of the lights. On nights when there is a full moon, you can see a fantastic sight illuminated by the moonlight! Winter nights are the quietest nights of the four seasons. Why not have an unusual and exciting time like when you go out in the middle of the night? *We can also pick you up from nearby accommodation facilities.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

An exciting walk through the snowy mountains on a quiet night! A quiet and mysterious snowy field at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk relying on the light of the lights. On nights when there is a full moon, you can see a fantastic sight illuminated by the moonlight! Winter nights are the quietest nights of the four seasons. Why not have an unusual and exciting time like when you go out in the middle of the night? *We can also pick you up from nearby accommodation facilities.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 120
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Snowshoes Put on and go out in the snow! You can fully enjoy the charm of the tour for about 6 hours. You can take a walk through the groves of keen and air, enjoy snow-dressing on the surface, and enjoy the village and special times. How to play endlessly on the snow! You can put footsteps on a plain white snow field like a campus, or take a walk by sewing snow covered trees! We make slide with all and play with sleigh, We are buried in snow, We jump if there is soft snow! Let's enjoy snow play to the fullest! In the middle of the tour, there are snacks & hot drinks service! The time spent leisurely in the white silver world is exceptional! The hot drinks you drink in the cold will warm your body from the core!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Of the stage is Sun known as the one of the largest heavy snowfall Niigata Prefecture ten Sun the town City. There are lots of scenery that can be seen only in winter. Usually to areas that do not intrude a person, let's go out to explore wearing snowshoes. Everyone can walk crisply. Let's enjoy snowboarding on snow while enjoying snow scenery and nature in winter. The nature bred in the time of eternity, the activities of people who have been passed down through generations in that, The idyllic satoyama where the signs of the living creatures living there are felt. It's a tour that you can experience as this is a period of plenty of snow.

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

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

This is a half-day tour where you can play on a one-person authentic sea kayak. We will guide you to the best places to enjoy that day. It's a private tour, so you don't have to worry even if it's your first time. Reservations can be made even for a small number of people. We also provide transportation to and from your hotel.

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 04:00

"Sagaribana" is in full bloom from late June to early July "only for about a month". It is an overnight flower that blooms at night and falls in the morning, so we will pick you up at the inn at 4 o'clock in the early morning! I will row a canoe under the starry sky and go to see the full bloom of Sagaribana. Sagaribana with the atmosphere of dawn and the voice of birds in the BGM is the best to say the least. The petals that make a popping noise and fall to the surface of the water are also quaint, and while watching the rising sun in front of you, you will go down the river surface of Sagaribana all over. Near the mouth of the river, mangroves reflect on the surface of the water and give a fantastic view. It is a guide recommended tour of "only this time"! !! [Time schedule] <04:00> Pick up at your accommodation ↓ <04:15> Arrive at Maira River ↓ <04:30> Start canoeing after completing paddle training ↓ <05:30> Sagaribana upstream Observation / break ↓ <07:30> Arrive at the mouth of the river on the Maera side ↓ <08: 00> Send to the inn and end the tour

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 18:45

Japan's smallest yaeyama firefly that can only be seen on Iriomote Island and Ishigaki island Island. It is a rare firefly that can be seen from March to May and can be seen only about one hour from sunset. When the fireflies glow, it looks like a Christmas illumination. We will guide you to the best spot on Iriomote Island. If you come to Iriomote Island at this time, it is a waste.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Adventure trekking in the snow and ice world in the Nikko Ore Mountains, Mt. Wear a crampon and walk with a guide aiming at Unryu Valley with full winter mountain equipment. (Around 6 hours for round legs) At the end of the trip, there is a 120m-long ice trap, a 100m-wide icicle group, and ice walls that freeze in the freezing cold! This should be seen! ! A treasure of winter sunlight "Unryu Valley"! ! Impressed! admiration! Amazing? ! This is an unmistakable scenic icefall trekking tour.

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• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

A snowshoe trek to Lake Mashu during the mid-winter season starting in the afternoon. A nature guide will take you to the Uramashu Observation Deck, which is closed during the winter. Would you like to go see the snow-covered Lake Mashu on snowshoes? Please meet at Kiyosato Ihatov Youth Hostel by 11:30 on the day of your participation. If you are coming by JR, please contact us. This is a half-day course with a gentle uphill slope. The course is reasonably priced, so even women can participate. Along the way, you can enjoy encounters with wild animals such as red foxes, red squirrels, and woodpeckers. *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 because it is full. [Note] *Children under 10 years old cannot apply. *Please note that snowshoe trekking may not be possible depending on snow conditions. [Ura-Mashu Snowshoe Tour Procedure] 11:30 Please gather at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. *For those using JR, we will pick you up at JR Kiyosatocho Station. Please come by train arriving at JR Kiyosatocho Station at 11:24 or 10:58. ■Depart for the Uramashu snowshoe tour *On the way, we will stop at a convenience store and purchase lunch etc. ↓Arrive at the Uramashu Snowshoe Tour starting point around 12:00. Start your snowshoe walk towards the Uramashu Observation Deck. ↓ Around 15:30 Uramashu Snowshoe Tour ends and returns to Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. ↓Arrival at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel around 16:30

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• Age 11～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

Unlike in the summer, Kaminoko Pond can only be accessed on foot in the winter using snowshoes. A blue pond in a world of silver. What a strange sight. The water is so clean that you can see the bottom of the pond, which is about 5 meters long. On your return trip, your nature guide will provide easy-to-understand explanations about Hokkaido's nature while you stroll through the pine forest. A nature guide will take you through a world of nature that is far removed from the everyday world. Please enjoy Kaminoko Pond in winter. If you are participating, please arrive at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel by 11:30. If you use JR, we will pick you up at JR Kiyosatocho Station. We can run the tour even for just one person, but there will be an additional charge of 3,300 yen if the tour is for just one person. *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 because it is full. *Please note that snowshoe trekking may not be possible depending on snow conditions.

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• Age 11～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

In the morning, you will take a hot air balloon free flight, taking a walk in the air in a hot air balloon over the world of white snow, viewing the drift ice from the sky, and in the afternoon, you will go to Kaminoko Pond on snowshoes. The hot air balloon free flight is an aerial walk of about 30 minutes. You can enjoy the great outdoors from the same perspective as the birds. You will touch the hot air balloon and have various experiences while being explained about the mechanism and principles of the hot air balloon. From the time you join the tour, you are also a member of the hot air balloon crew. After the hot air balloon free flight experience, you will purchase lunch at a convenience store and depart for a snowshoe tour to Kaminoko Pond. Snowshoe Trekking to Kaminoko Pond We depart for a snowshoe tour to Kaminoko Pond in a special car for snowshoe trekking guides. We head for Kaminoko Pond while enjoying a snow hike through the forest. You can see the wonderful Kaminoko Pond that can only be seen in the harsh winter. A nature guide will guide you to a wonderful world created by nature in the harsh winter. Along the way, you can search for rabbit and red fox footprints, encounter woodpeckers, and enjoy the great outdoors of Hokkaido. We can also accommodate one person, but there will be an additional 12,100 yen charge for one person. *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. *Please note that the hot air balloon free flight and snowshoe trekking may not be possible depending on the snowfall conditions.

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• Age 7～Age 74
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

An experience you can only have here! Put on a dry suit and walk on the drift ice! Drift ice comes ashore on the coast of Okhotsk from late January. At its peak, the coast of Utoro is covered with pure white drift ice, creating a scene that you won't find anywhere else in Japan. Wear a special dry suit and walk on and touch the drift ice. A guide will support you, so even if it's your first time experiencing drift ice, you can feel at ease! ☆Tour times (held four times a day) 6:30-8:00 9:30-11:00 13:00-14:30 15:30-17:00 ☆Schedule for the day (Example → 9:30 start course) ☆ Around 9:15 [Pick-up] We will go around each hotel 15 minutes before the start of the tour to pick you up. Around 9:30 [Lecture] Once all the customers have gathered, we will start the lecture on putting on a dry suit. Around 9:50 [Departure] Once everyone has changed clothes and finished getting ready, it's time to depart! Let's immerse ourselves in the world of drift ice in our own way♪ Around 10:40 [Going ashore] The fun time is fleeting. It's a little sad to leave, but we go ashore and get changed. Around 11:00 [Pick-up] We'll send you off to your accommodation and the tour will end. Thank you for your hard work! *The schedule is a guideline.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a course where you can walk with a flower guide for about two hours before dinner. On the day It's perfect for reviewing the flowers you've seen and preparing for the next day.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is a course that aims at the group material of Rebunusyukiso. It is Edelweiss who was sung to the song with Lebneusukiusou. The end of June to the middle of August is the best time to see.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano and Biei districts, where the majestic Tokachidake mountain range stretches, are home to many 2,000-meter-class mountains. Among them, we will guide you to the most suitable area considering the weather and snow quality of the day, Mt. Sandan, which is relatively easy to access. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 We will depart after checking the equipment before leaving Hakuginso or Ryounkaku. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope on the way. 12:00 Lunch Please have your own food. 12:30 Afternoon climb back up, slide return Considering the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2 to 3 times. 15:00 Arrive at the departure base and enter the hot spring immediately after descending the mountain.

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• Age 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano/Biei area, home to the majestic Tokachidake mountain range, has many mountains over 2,000 meters high. Among them, we will guide you to the most suitable area, taking into account the weather and snow quality of the day, Mt. Mae-Tokachi, which is relatively easy to access. ~ Procedure of the day ~ 8:00 We will depart after giving a preliminary explanation and confirming the equipment. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope along the way. 12:00 Lunch: Students will eat their own food. 12:30 Return climb and ski start in the afternoon.Depending on the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2-3 times. 15:00 Arrive at Shiroginsou Departure After descending the mountain, you can immediately enter the hot spring.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 13:30

Shiretoko Goko is a tourist destination that represents Shiretoko. The five lakes scattered in the primeval forest show different expressions depending on the weather and season. On a calm day, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Shiretoko mountain range reflected on the rugged lake surface. Walk while talking about the trees in the forest and looking for traces of animals. * From 5/10 to 7/31, as brown bears are actively active, you can go around Shiretoko Five Lakes only if you accompany an accredited guide with brown bear countermeasures The walk may be canceled or changed.) * The start time may differ by about 30 minutes before and after 8:30 and 13:30.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 74
• 3～4 hours

Deep in the forest of Shiretoko, you will get lost if you don't take a guided tour. We will walk in the primeval forest that is typical of Shiretoko on snowshoes. In the silent forest covered in snow, you will encounter various wild animal tracks, rustling sounds of animals moving, and other things that you can only encounter at this time of year. Let's go on an exploration of the forest where wild animals live together! ☆Tour time 1/20-3/31 13:30-16:30 12/1-1/19 12:30-15:30 ☆Schedule of the day (Example → If starting at 13:30) ☆ Around 13:15 [Pick-up] We will go around each hotel and pick you up 15 minutes before the start of the tour. *If you are coming by car, please cooperate with the local gathering. Around 13:30 [Preparation] Once everyone is gathered, we will give a lecture and put on snowshoes. Around 13:40 [Departure] Now, it's time to set off on a walk through the winter forest! What kind of encounters will we have today? Around 16:20 [Back] The tour ends when you take off your snowshoes. Customers who met at the site disband here. Thank you for your hard work. Around 16:30 [Drop-off] We drop you off at your accommodation and the tour ends. Thank you for your hard work! *The schedule is a guide only.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 12:30

Canoeing and ice play in the pure white Kushiro Marsh under the 946 blue sky. This is your chance to encounter the fantastic Kushiro Marsh!!! The field is the "Alekinei River", a tributary of the Kushiro River that flows through Kushiro Marsh National Park, and "Lake Toroko", the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh. The canoeing starts from Lake Toroko and takes about 60 minutes of river watching, going back and forth on the Alekinei River. The narrow and shallow Alekinei River is the perfect spot to find wild animals and winter wonders. Enjoy the delicate winter objects that can only be seen by canoeing and the silence that can only be experienced by canoeing. After canoeing, you can experience drilling holes in the ice on the lake?!?! A guide will guide you through an experience that can only be done in winter. * Round-trip transportation is available from near Kushiro Station. You can participate without worrying about snowy roads. * A guide will accompany you, so even first-timers can experience it with peace of mind. *The canoe will go back and forth between Lake Toro and the Arekinai River (it will not enter the main stream of the Kushiro River). *As this will be an experience in a shallow river, dry suits will not be required. Please dress warmly.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～
• 1 Day or more

2013 Year old Tashiro Elementary School, which was closed down in March, has changed born as accommodation and renovation. Why don't you stay at the learning village TASSHO while experiencing the living in the village forest? ★ Enriched satoyama Activity ★ In the Tashiro area, where the scenery of traditional agricultural and mountain villages remains, we are implementing a “Satoyama Experience Program” that utilizes rich local resources. ★ Snowshoes wrecking ★ From January to March, Tashiro is covered with thick snow and transformed into a pure white world. If you put on Snowshoes, you can walk freely in such white forests and snowy fields. It is possible to move over rice fields and fields where you cannot usually walk. On the snow you can see footprints of various animals, and if you're lucky, you'll meet rabbits and other wildlife! 【Schedule】 Day 1) Sagae Station 12: 30⇒Learning Village TASSHO Snowshoes Trekking 13: 00-16: 00 Stay at TASSHO, learning village Day 2) Accommodation 8:30 ⇒ Picking strawberries in the snow 9: 00-10: 00 ⇒ Visiting sake brewery and tasting at Gassan Sake Brewery 10: 10-11: 00 ⇒ Shopping at Cherryland Sagae 11: 10-12: 00⇒Sagae Station 12:10 Dissolution

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

With snowshoes, you can easily walk in deep snow. In the woods that you can't walk in the summer, sometimes walk on the lake, look for animal footprints, and enjoy the winter nature of Niseko! Since it is a private tour, children can participate with confidence.

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• Age 10～
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is a course that can respond to requests that cannot be met by the regular River Walk at Shimokawa Tourism Association. I want to go to the unexplored area of Shimokawa! We have a large rainbow trout and we will respond to requests such as wanting to go to a place with a good view. It is recommended for people who want to relax in the river, as it can be guided up to 7 hours. In addition, it is usually conducted from 2 people in the tour, but in custom-made it will be conducted from 1 person, so please apply here if you are alone.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～
• 3～4 hours

A private guide tour where guides specializing in rivers safely guide the Nayoro River and its tributaries, which have unusual geology, topography and ecosystem even in Japan. What are you asking for ore? fossil? fishing? Or is it the history of nature and topography of Shimokawa Town? The instructor will select and guide you the river that best suits you from multiple routes. You can also bring your own fishing gear. Why don't you go to the river together with a small universe different from where we usually live?

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a course to go to the west coast of Rebun Island to see the sunset. Wait for the sunset while watching the flowers in the vicinity and picking up agate.

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• For Groups