Eco-tourism in Japan Page 18

• Age 16～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[Shizuoka ・ Fujinomiya City] ATV use ★ Superb view of Mt. Fuji's nature, panorama alone ★ Boasting long course (1 hour) It is a panoramic course that runs a number of viewpoints that can only be seen by Mt. Fuji buggy participants (course length is about 6 km). On the course, there is a long route that doesn't break with the plains of Mt. Enjoy world heritage, Geopark by buggy trekking. The vehicle used is a type that rides over ATV (North American specification, full size 4WD buggy), and there is a sense of stability, but driving is exciting. The guide will carefully lecture how to operate, so you can take a commemorative photo at the break during the tour. Let's enjoy the 4-wheel buggy to the fullest.

• World Heritage
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Have fun learning about the history of Iga ninjas while experiencing "ninja training"! Ninja training is not just about competing in physical strength. You will learn how Iga ninjas trained at Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls, where Momochi Tanba-no-kami trained. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian to assist them. Ninja training involves climbing high walls, crossing unstable logs, climbing rope ladders, and other activities that can lead to injury if you are fooling around. Please be careful when training. Ninja training equipment is free to use, but please follow the rules and use them safely.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

The beauty of the valleys formed over a long period of time The valleys of the Minakami area are one of Japan's leading canyoning spots! There is a treasure trove of large and small sliding waterfalls, polished by snow and pebbles over a long period of time! The sliding waterfalls are natural water slides, with the maximum slide being about 30m, which is very impressive. You can enjoy the waterfalls with your whole body, sliding down the waterfalls and jumping into the pool. You will wear a wetsuit, a special life jacket, and shoes for walking in streams. Nature Navigator's canyoning tours are held in small groups, so you can enjoy playing at your own pace! In the 2025 season, we are running a campaign where junior high school students can participate at the child's rate!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 79
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! This is a one-day walking tour of the footpath course in full bloom of rape blossoms at Ebeotsu Hill in Takikawa. We aim for Maruka Kogen while looking at the rape field that boasts the best in Japan. Stroll along the idyllic roads across the meadows. After walking, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. This tour is recommended for those who want to move in the nature during the warmer months.

• Pickup Service

• Age 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

This is a tour that rides around the Nikko World Heritage Site and Oku-Nikko (National Park) area on an electrically assisted bicycle. Experts will accompany you to explain the history, geography, and nature of Nikko, allowing you to discover aspects of Nikko that you have never noticed before. Tea breaks and local gourmet food are also included in the guide. In case of rain, the tour can be changed to a walking or car tour. This tour is for people who like to ride bicycles. ~Experience flow~9:00 Meeting and explanationMeet at the scheduled departure point, explanation of the tour, confirmation of how to handle bicycles and traffic laws12:00 LunchA lunch break is planned during the tour14:00 EndReturn to the departure point and disband.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

You can enjoy a private boat cruise and snorkeling for one group on Iheya Island, the northernmost island of Okinawa Prefecture. The beautiful, clear coral reefs, which can only be reached by boat, are home to many tropical fish, many photo spots, and you may even have the chance to encounter turtles. You can enjoy a leisurely snorkeling experience with just your family and friends. We can also start the departure time a little later, and please consult us about the timing of your return. ~Experience flow~ 8:45 Meet at Nobo Port Fill in the boarding list and tour participation application form Before boarding, you will be given a medical check to measure your body temperature, and if you are participating in snorkeling, you will be given an alcohol test. We will also check the size of the snorkel set to be rented. 9:00 We will depart for the snorkeling point. Enjoy the outstanding transparency of the sea of Iheya Island and Nobo Island. 9:45 We will arrive at the first snorkeling point by tour boat. We will give a briefing including fitting the mask, how to clear the mask, and how to clear the snorkel. After that, you will enjoy snorkeling with the guide staff. 10:30 Arrive at the second snorkeling point by tour boat Enjoy snorkeling with the guide staff. 12:00 Return to Nobo Port and disband.

• Pickup Service

• 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

• 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

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Tonashibetsu River Canyoning is a river sport where you can enjoy the thrill and unity of nature down the valley with your own body according to the flow of rivers and streams. This is an adventure tour where you can slide down a natural waterslide, dive into a waterfall basin, and use a natural terrain to go down a mountain stream without using tools or vehicles with a guide. Your mind and body will melt into nature. This is the most popular tour in Dolphins right now.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 7～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

Arrival and departure from Sapporo Station! This is a one-day hiking tour that takes you through the Maoi Hills near Sapporo. Climb the gentle hill zone, cross the dorodai, and aim for Mt. The top of the mountain is an observatory overlooking the Ishikari Plain! Let's relax while eating lunch at a place with a good view! A professional guide will give a lecture on mountain walking points and nature commentary. About 2 hours to climb. 1.5 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to easily hike in the suburbs of Sapporo.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30 / 10:00

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an E-BIKE cycling tour by Shinano Discovery. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride on a state-of-the-art electric-assist MTB through the traditional rural landscapes of Lake Nojiri, Kurohime Highlands, and the old Hokkoku Kaido road, connecting farm roads, forest roads, and roads that have been used by villagers for a long time! This is a one-day cycling tour that will allow you to fully experience the nature, history, and culture of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, including the view of the Hokushin Five Mountains that spreads out before your eyes, the history of Lake Nojiri and the excavation of Naumann's elephant fossils, and a course that follows an irrigation channel that was built 350 years ago. There are also plenty of adventure elements, such as downhill on unpaved roads! This tour is full of highlights, with secret old road rides and commentary that only a local guide can provide. - Schedule for the day - 10:00 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. After a brief explanation of the tour, we will take a lesson on how to ride an E-MTB. 10:30 The tour starts. Enjoy the spectacular view of the five mountains of Hokushin. Enjoy an adventure ride along the unpaved irrigation canal to Torii River, a clear stream flowing from Togakushi. 11:30 Follow the irrigation canals of the Edo period and the Denkuro irrigation canal, which was built 350 years ago on the Hokkoku Kaido road. We will explore the history of Nojiri-juku, which once flourished as a post town on the Hokkoku Kaido road, the irrigation canals of the Edo period, and hydroelectric power generation, as well as the history of the water surrounding Lake Nojiri and the lives of the people. 12:50 Lake Nojiri If the weather is good, have lunch at an open-terrace cafe or in a park by the lake. After you finish eating, go on a cycling tour around Lake Nojiri National Park. At the shrine in Sugakawa village on the east side of the lake, there is a giant cedar tree that is nearly 1,000 years old! 14:30 Time-slip experience in a tunnel built in the Meiji era In the Togusa community in Shinanomachi, there is an old tunnel built over 130 years ago. Explore the old Togusa tunnel, where steam locomotives once passed, by bicycle! 15:30 Tour ends The tour ends at the meeting point.

• Pickup Service

• 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 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

"I want to relax in the river!" "I want to know various ways to enjoy!" "I want to play in the river casually because my friends come to play." I want to experience a variety of ways to play "River Play Pack" that is perfect for you! Recommended for those who want to play gutsly! Let's enjoy the river play in a relaxing time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Nature Life offers a variety of activity experiences based in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture. We offer a Gokuraku Jodo SUP experience at Jodogahama Beach, a scenic spot with top-class transparency in the Sanriku area and a great location. We provide safe lectures even for first-timers. We will provide you with summer memories in a wonderful location. We can accommodate a wide range of activities, including one-on-one lessons, couples, girls' trips, family trips, and recreational activities. We will guide customers who bring their own SUP at a special price. Please check the plan details for the price. Also, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. The experience time is a total of four parts, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Morning part 1 (9:00-10:30), morning part 2 (11:00-12:30), afternoon part 1 (13:00-14:30), afternoon part 2 (15:00-16:30) Please specify your preferred time when applying. *The sea experience time is approximately 80 minutes. *We may guide you at the same time as other customers. *Please note that wearing marine shoes is mandatory as there are shellfish and rocks on the beach. Miyako City's attractions: Easy access from Morioka, experience SUP while looking at Jodogahama, one of the most famous beaches in Sanriku. There are many days with calm waves, so it is recommended for beginners and parent-child experiences as well as first-timers. There are many accommodation facilities around Jodogahama, and it is popular as a tourist destination in addition to activity experiences. During the swimming season, there are plenty of facilities such as paid shower rooms, changing clothes, and food and drink at the rest house. ~Schedule for the day~ (example) 9:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of how to row, explanation of precautions, warm-up The instructor will greet you, and then explain how to use the gear and precautions, followed by warm-up exercises. 9:10 SUP entry, explanation of how to row, explanation of what to do if you fall into the water You will actually enter the water and practice the rowing method you practiced on land. We will also teach you how to self-rescue if you fall into the water and then start cruising. 10:30 End The event ends as soon as you return to land. Staff will clean up after you have finished. *The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. *The sea experience time is approximately 80 minutes.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 2～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

・So far, the chance of encountering sea turtles has been 99%♪・It's a private tour, so it's safe and secure! ・Children are welcome! Families can participate. ・In addition to sea turtles, you can also see corals, tropical fish, and Nemo! ・Therefore, you can enjoy it at your own pace. ・Photography is available◎All data will be given as a free gift♪No limit on the number of photos! ・Before entering the sea, there will be a lecture on land, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a casual trip to view the frost-covered trees on the lift and buggy cruise. When you think of winter in Zao, you think of frost-covered trees. If you take the lift, you can enjoy the sight of the frost-covered trees growing larger as the altitude increases, and after getting off the lift, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the frost-covered trees spreading out as far as the eye can see. On the way back, take the buggy cruise down the mountain. If you ride a large sled pulled by a large buggy, you can feel the refreshing breeze on the slopes while keeping an eye on the skiers as you go, and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Asahi mountain range. Before departing, enjoy your favorite lunch at the Liza Restaurant.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 05:30 / 06:00 / 07:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

*Experience time varies depending on the desired start time.・[5:30 start or 6:00 start] Be in time before breakfast at the accommodation! "Sunrise plan" 90 minutes to 120 minutes ・[7:00 start] If you start from the first in the morning, you can play with plenty of time! "Morning plan" 120 minutes to 180 minutes ・[9:00 start] A calm atmosphere with relatively little wind! "AM plan" 120 minutes to 180 minutes ・[13:00 start] Sunlight hitting Mt. Fuji at Lake Saiko is the most beautiful! "PM plan" 120 minutes to 180 minutes Please choose from the above. Real Jungle Cruise! A special kayaking that can only be experienced at Lake Shoji, where you can go through the shapes created by nature. There are seas, rivers, and lakes all over Japan, but there is a water walk that you can experience only here. With the big Mt. Fuji in front of you and the background behind you, kayaking slowly on the surface of a quiet lake... Even if you can't see Mt. Fuji because of clouds, you can enjoy the mysterious nature created by Mt. can do. It is the highlight of the guide's skill to show it. Enjoy the scenery that can only be seen from the top of the lake and the sensations you can't usually experience! What is Lake Shoji? Lake Shoji is the smallest and distorted lake among the five lakes of Mt.Fuji. You will be shown the power of Mt. Fuji, and the guide will show you its secrets. On the way, we landed on the sea of ​​trees on the opposite shore. By then you will be an adventurer! In the calm area of ​​the lake, you can relax like taking a nap, which is unique to Lake Shoji.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

• Pickup Service

• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes and go to the mountains at night for the perfect night view spot. Climbing the mountain at night with headlights on is an extraordinary feeling! It is a recommended course where you can see the night view while climbing. It is a plan that includes night view & snow hiking! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

• Pickup Service

• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Shirokane Onsen, which is surrounded by white birch forests in the depths of Biei. We will aim for the ``Blue River,'' the Biei River that has the same cobalt blue color as the Blue Pond. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station and Biei Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. . After descending the mountain, we will stop at Shirahige Falls. You can also visit a nearby hot spring if you wish.

• Pickup Service

• Age 8～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 13:00

It is a snowshoe experience tour of Shina Discovery. In the morning, I want to enjoy the gliding of fresh snow to the fullest! I will be returning by the first bullet train in the afternoon, so it is only available in the morning. However, I would like to wear snowshoes and go out for a walk in the winter forest! It is a half-day snowshoe experience tour that meets such requests. A mountaineering guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you through the winter forest in a fun and safe way. A guide in English is also available! ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:55 After a brief explanation of the group tour in front of the lift ticket office on the 1st floor of Hotel Tangram, we moved to the tour start point by a guided shuttle car. 13:15 Tour start First of all, a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles. 14:00 Walk in the snow forest Observe the winter buds of the trees and dive into the fluffy fresh snow! 14:30 Tea time Make a table and chairs out of snow and have a tea time. The guide will make hot tea. 15:15 Tour end We will return to the meeting place by the guided shuttle car and dissolve.

• Pickup Service

• Age 3～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 19:30

Furano's night watching tour is a one-of-a-kind experience where you can enjoy the starry sky and the animals that are active at night. The starry sky shines beautifully at night. By observing the animals that are active at this time of day, you can feel the mystery of nature that you would never find in the city. Of course, you will be guided by a guide with specialized knowledge, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. It is the perfect opportunity to interact with nature and spend some relaxing time. Please join this Furano night watching tour for a special experience.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Half-day rafting course: Go down the Suwa Gorge area of the Tone River in a rubber boat. Together, you'll row down the Tone River valley, which is full of nature. You can also jump off rocks and swim in the current. A veteran guide will accompany you, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind. It's a very popular experience, with people saying they can enjoy it no matter how many times they do it! After rafting, there's plenty to do, including sightseeing in the surrounding area, visiting Minakami Onsen, and having a barbecue! For the 2025 season, we are running a campaign that allows junior high school students to participate at the child's rate.

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

• Age 2～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Explore the river at night on a night kayaking tour! Let's go kayaking at night! When the sun sets and darkness surrounds the area, rare nocturnal creatures begin to become active in the subtropical forests of Okinawa. The kayak glides along in the dark, relying on the moonlight. What creatures are waiting for you deep in the mangrove forest? A kayaking tour unique to the subtropical mangrove forest. Be brave and join us with your friends or colleagues. ★Various limited-time discount campaign plans available! ★[Group discount plan] Great value plan for groups of 6 or more! 820 yen discount per person Applicable days: 9/1-9/30https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/29190

• Nightlife
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups