【In September】 Eco-tourism in Japan Page 21

• Age 15～Age 79
• 3～4 hours
• 06:30 / 09:15 / 13:15 / 15:30

This trekking tour explores a picturesque landscape rich with history and culture, brimming with authentic Japanese culture. Accompanied by a dedicated guide, you'll walk from village to village, occasionally even entering villagers' homes, allowing you to enjoy warm interactions. This tour stops at a special spot overlooking the Hoshitoge Rice Terraces, one of Japan's most famous rice terraces. Enjoy a leisurely stroll from an area off-limits to regular tourists. [Schedule] Walk approximately 3.5 hours from Hokuhoku-Oshima Station to the Hoshitoge Rice Terraces with your dedicated guide. Meet your guide at Hokuhoku-Oshima Station at 9:15 AM for morning itineraries (6:30 AM from July to mid-September), or 1:15 PM for afternoon itineraries (3:30 PM from July to mid-September), and begin your trek. *Please inquire about the meeting time. The old trail has some ups and downs, but you'll enjoy beautiful mountain views as you trek. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the history of the old trail and local life. You'll also have the opportunity to interact with the local villagers. You may even have the opportunity to enter a home and hear stories of the village's past and history, as well as life in a snowy country. Along the way, you'll take a break at a spot off-limits to regular tourists, offering a panoramic view of the Hoshitoge rice terraces. We'll provide you with seasonal snacks traditional to the region, as well as delicious tea and coffee. You can relax and enjoy the scenery in a private setting. After the trek, you'll be driven to Matsudai Station or Hokuhoku Oshima Station. *Only Japanese and English are available.

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• Age 12～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Relaxing trekking in the primeval beech forest where the green shower pours. "Oh, I'm tired." A sigh that comes out many times. Stress builds up from my usual busyness, and when I notice it, my skin is rough and under my eyes ... This program may be recommended for prescriptions for those who feel "I'm a little tired". Escape from the everyday concrete jungle and take a leisurely trek through the primeval beech forest with a green shower. You can hear the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, the sound of leaves swaying in the wind, etc. You should cheer for the spectacular scenery you meet on the way, and feel that "living" is wonderful for the small life you find in the forest. A relaxing time to face nature. At the old temple, which boasts a history of more than 1000 years, I made a firm request, and by the time I returned, I should have changed to a comfortable sigh of bliss. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Reception 10 minutes ②We will guide you while walking at a relaxed speed through the forest of Daisen surrounded by greenery. 180 minutes

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Enjoy a sense of unity with nature with a mangrove kayak! The mangrove of the Oura River, which pours into Oura Bay, which is rich in biodiversity, is one of the largest in Okinawa and is said to be in the best preserved state in Okinawa. It is said that the richness of Oura Bay is due to the nutrients in the Yanbaru Forest slowly permeating the sea through the mud. We will guide you not only about the ecology of mangroves but also about the relationship between the forest of Yanbaru and the sea ♪ You can enjoy kayaking with peace of mind without waves, so it is perfect for families with young children. Please be healed while gazing at the mangrove forest in a relaxed flow ☆ 彡 ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gather at Wansaka Oura Park 5 minutes ② Check your clothes and belongings. Wear a life jacket and listen to instructions on how to row a kayak. 10 minutes ③ Finally board the kayak and depart. You can go well right away. 10 minutes ④ Go slowly through the mangrove. The guide will talk about mangroves. 40 minutes ⑤ Return to the starting point, change clothes, shower, etc. Thank you for your hard work. 25 minutes

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will guide you to the points according to the sea conditions of the day from the northern to central parts of Amami Oshima on our own cruiser. It is very comfortable because there is little rocking. You can enjoy the resort atmosphere just by being on the boat, so it is OK even if you can't swim ★ It is also recommended for three generations of parents and children. We will respond to requests as much as possible, such as sand, coral, and sea turtles ♪ If you are a beginner at skin diving, we can also do lessons! ~Experience flow~ 8:45 Gather at Ashitake Fishing Port Gather at the port, fill out the application form, change clothes and finish the explanation, and move to the beach by car 9:00 Enjoy cruising to the point as the scenery from the departure point is also wonderful. 9:30 We will go around about 2 points as long as the arrival time of the point allows. 11:30 Please take a shower and change clothes while returning to the port. 12:00 We will hand over the photo data and disband. We will hand over the photos on the same day ♪ Thank you!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a 2km walk to see the unusual "Furepe Falls", a waterfall that falls directly into the sea from a cliff gap. On clear days, the Shiretoko mountain range is beautiful here. You can also see how the Shiretoko 100 Square Meter Movement is restoring the former development site to forest. It is often possible to see Ezo deer and wild birds here. The trail may be closed due to brown bears, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you cancellation (free of charge) or an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time, if you wish. If the trail 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 Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

★Total number of participants exceeded 300,000! Safe and secure tour! ★Activities recommended for beginners! ★Free photo data, equipment rental, and hot shower♪★Free transportation included! ★Participant benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, etc., information on hidden spots) included! [Wearing a mask is a personal decision! ] Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi will change the wearing of masks to "optional" from March 2023 and implement flexible infection prevention measures! Special trips, special memories, and photos without masks. Some people, such as those with hay fever, need masks. Let's get along and respect each other, both those who wear it and those who don't. [Blue Cave SUP/Canoe] Ishigaki Island also has a blue cave! A spectacular scenery created by nature over many years. Enjoy SUP/canoe cruising around the blue cave! [PiPi's appeal point] - Free photo data gift! The guide will take photos of you during the tour!・Participant-only benefits (coupons that can be used at restaurants, information on hidden spots) ・Free transportation to the southern area of ​​Ishigaki Island! (West: ANA InterContinental to East: Fusaki Resort)・Guide provides solid support! All PiPi guides are certified water rescue workers. We will give a slow and thorough lecture, so everyone from small children to those who are not good at swimming are welcome to participate!・Overwhelming number of reviews! In fact, the evaluations from everyone who participated in the tour demonstrate the high level of satisfaction with the PiPi tour.・Free tour equipment rental! [Example schedule for the day of the tour] ①9:30/13:30 In front of Ishigaki Port Rito Terminal/Pick up from your accommodation (only for those who wish)↓②10:00/14:00 Arrive at the field↓③10:15/14:15 Activity begins! Depart for the Blue Cave! ↓④10:30/14:30 Arrive at the Blue Cave. Explore inside the cave! ↓⑤12:00/16:00 Activity finished! ↓⑥12:30/16:30 In front of Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal/We will drop you off at your accommodation. *The schedule will change depending on the weather and tide level on the day.

• Pickup Service
• 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

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, is the main producing area of Uji tea, and it is also known as the "chagenkyo" because of the beauty of its tea plantations. In Wazuka Town, a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is definitely on Instagram ☆ After having enjoyed the story about tea with such scenery, we will carefully brew the Uji tea produced in Wazuka, which is recommended at that time. You'll be amazed at the scent and taste. Please enjoy it with a Japanese-style confectionery shop made in Wazuka Town.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Hakone, which receives particularly high rainfall within Kanagawa Prefecture, is a paradise for moss. Take a short walk along the forest path and you'll find colorful moss quietly living its life. Turn your eyes to the world beneath your feet that you would normally pass by, and take your time to appreciate its color, shape, and texture. Enjoy nature from a microscopic perspective, and be soothed by a world different from the ordinary. To conclude the tour, enjoy a cup of delicious amazake at Amazake Teahouse, which has a 400-year history. Enjoy a slightly different experience that is unique to Hakone.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

About 20 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station. Head east on Route 159 from Naruwa towards Higashichoe IC. Head further east on Route 210, turn right at Makimachi, go through the Tsurube Tunnel and head to Tsurube Satoyama. Experience the local treasure "Rice Field Dyeing" that has been passed down in the Tsurube village where the legend of Kagekiyo remains. Dye your own original pattern using the tie-dye technique. The history of this rice field dyeing is recorded as "Kaga Black Dyeing" during the feudal period. Harvest the Akamekashiwa and Yamaurushi plants that grow wild in Tsurube, and soak the cloth in the boiled dye liquid for several tens of minutes. After that, put it in the rice field and knead it well... You can enjoy the feeling of dipping your hands and feet in spring water and rice field. Using the tie-dye technique, fold the cloth and tie it with string to imagine your own pattern, and look forward to the finished product. A beautiful gray dye is completed. Then, go out and explore the surrounding area and enjoy your discoveries. For lunch, make rice balls using the rice cooked in the pot and enjoy them while looking at the nature! A light meal is included. The work you make will be completed on the same day and you can take it home.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

This tour is limited to one group per group, so it is recommended for couples, women, and families. This is a luxurious 3-hour tour around the northern area where the charm of Amami Oshima is condensed. It is difficult to go around the entire vast Amami Oshima, which has a circumference of about 460 km, but this tour will take you to a carefully selected list of recommended spots. You can choose 4 spots from the following spots according to your preferences. Customize your own special trip and fully enjoy the charm of Amami Oshima! If you choose the ``Omakase'' course, we will take you to the best spots for that season! [Recommended spots] ・Hill with a view of the two seas A spectacular spot where you can see two seas, the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. ・Maehida's Gajumaru Tree Line Feel the energy of nature on the mysterious Gajumaru tree-lined street. ・Kasari Lighthouse A romantic lighthouse with a beautiful view. You may be able to see a whale in winter! ・The ``Turtle'' who makes dreams come true Visit a stone statue of a turtle that is said to make wishes come true.・Cape Ayamaru Refresh yourself at this cape with a spectacular view of the cobalt blue sea. ・Heart Rock Take a commemorative photo at this heart-shaped rock, popular with couples. ・Aji no Sato Kasari A food spot where you can enjoy delicious local cuisine. ・Dragon Fort A scenic spot overlooking Tatsugo Bay. ・Amami Gunto National Park Visitor Center Amami Nature Observation Forest Encounter wild birds and insects endemic to Amami. If there are any other places you would like to visit in the northern area, please feel free to contact us. Let's create your trip together!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

[Enjoy clear ocean time that you can only see here.]──The story begins while you are moving. Before you know it, you'll feel like, "Wow, this is already fun." Clear SUP is exploding in popularity, but our tour is a little "special." We are heading to a secret world that can only be reached by boat. Colorful corals, dancing tropical fish, and a sense of transparency that spreads out at your feet, as if you are flying in the sky. You can see all of it from above the clear SUP. ⸻ [Memories are not "made" but "played" with.] ★ Shoot all around with the popular Insta360 → You can choose your own "best angle" later. → There is no doubt that you will be excited at the moment you take the photo! ★ The ever-popular GoPro shooting service is also included! → Once you're done playing, you can upload it to SNS immediately. → All the data you took will be a gift! Shoot, play, and laugh. "Looking good" may just be a result theory. First of all, you have to enjoy yourself to the fullest. ⸻【A little advice on what to bring】 • There is a theory that caps look good for some reason. • Wear your favorite swimsuit or rash guard today. • If you forget sunscreen, you will cry a little at night. ⸻【Finally, a little serious talk. 】Sup is an activity that is very sensitive to wind and waves. That's why we choose the best sea of the day. And actually... depending on the sea conditions, there are days when we can't go by boat. In such cases, we will prioritize safety and guide you to another beautiful field. Of course, every point has a spectacular view that is "no miss". The meeting place will be decided the day before, so please check the contact the day before! Now, on to a clear adventure. See you on the sea. [Don't forget to check the meeting place] <Meeting place> Experience place ① (resistant to southerly winds) 〒905-0414 Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami District Onna Village Maeganeku 59 Maeganeku Fishing Port (designated parking lot within the fishing port) * The fishing port is very large, and the entire fishing port has the same address, and many shops use it as a meeting place. Detailed parking space information will be provided after booking. <Meeting place> Experience place ② (resistant to northerly winds) 〒905-0225 Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami District Motobu 5232 Sakimotobu Gorilla Chop (Sakimotobu Green Park) Parking lot * Search for Sakimotobu Green Park for a smoother experience.

• Age 9～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

"Unusual experience activity" Chitose Lake Shikotsu / Night SUP A SUP experience tour of about 1.5 hours. [It's sure to look great on Instagram!] The SUP magic hour equipped with LED lighting from sunset to dark and SUP on the sparkling lake surface at night are very fantastic! It is a night cruise to enjoy. Night SUP with a starry sky. The guide will take photos and provide you with an album. The guide guides more than 200 tours a year, so you can participate with peace of mind. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meet on site, check in, preparation ② Schedule explanation, tour start ③ Experience starts SUP experience starts, everyone let's SUP Lake Shikotsu blue ④ Stand up! ⑤ Tour ends

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The tour takes place in Sengokuhara, Hakone. We will guide you to paths that are not listed in guidebooks and are used by locals for walks. We will show you another side of Sengokuhara, different from the famous silver grass fields.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

This tour takes you up Mt. Kintoki, the highest peak on the outer rim of the Hakone volcano, and allows you to see flowers with a different look to those found at Lake Ashi or the grasslands of Sengokuhara. The area is also famous for the legend of Kintaro, so you can enjoy climbing while thinking about history. The view from the peak after reaching the top is a spectacular sight that you should see at least once in your life. It is also highly recommended for those who want to start mountain climbing.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The setting for the tour is Miyanoshita in Hakone Town. As you walk through the Showa retro town, you will come into contact with the history of the good old hot springs, and while thinking about history, you will walk through the dynamic natural valley that formed the basis of the hot springs. You will encounter moss and ferns that live in the moist environment at the bottom of the valley, and we will guide you into the microscopic world of moss using a magnifying glass! In addition to the tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience crafting as a memento of your trip. (Of course, you can take it home!) Enjoy the dynamic nature of the valley, the history of hot springs, and the Showa retro townscape of Miyanoshita, full of charm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Okinawa Yanbaru River Trekking is a classic activity that can be enjoyed by parents and children! Let's feel refreshed by soaking in the water while feeling the greenery!

• Age 15～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Shower climbing is an activity in Yanbaru, Okinawa! It's a real adventure as you equip yourself with full-fledged equipment and cross the difficult points while aiming for the deepest waterfall. We will enjoy Yanbaru to the fullest in a way that only adults can enjoy.

• Age 16～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00

Enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Towada♪ A spectacular tour of Itomuka Cove on a SUP! Take a Guriland boat to the hidden area of Lake Towada, the world's largest double caldera lake. It's a 15-minute boat ride to the SUP launch point. Switch to a SUP and head to Itomuka Cove! A superb view with crystal clear water awaits♪ You can enjoy this tour alone or in a group! Of course, SUP tour operators are also welcome.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Namerikawa Otaki, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, boasts a height of 80m and a width of 40m, making it one of the largest waterfalls in the Tohoku region. Looking up from the basin of the waterfall, Namerikawa Otaki is a very beautiful and powerful waterfall. Please experience it with your own eyes. (*Participation is for those who understand that it is necessary to move through the river to reach Namerikawa Otaki.) Also, after the mountain climbing tour, you can heal your fatigue at Namerikawa Onsen and enjoy a lunch box at "Toge no Chaya". Please eat and experience Yonezawa.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This tour is for children only. We'll be expecting you. In Kanagawa Prefecture, we look for African cichlids, tours to find guppies, and hot water irrigation canals. We will prepare all the tools, so please participate empty-handed (only in the case you take home). For take-out customers, you need a plastic case for take-out + bubbly, you need to keep the water temperature above 20 degrees at home, and you will need a heater and a salmon stat for the tank. Thank you. Meeting place: Chofu station east exit or deep bustling village 8:00 Train transfer At the site, capture experience from 9:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant from 11:00 (assuming GUSTO) In the afternoon, another river capture experience from 13:00 To loach, kawamutsu, mugituku, oyanirami point, dissolution place: deep bustling village or Chofu station east exit around 17:00 to 18:00 We are looking forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 101
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Unique English-speaking tour dedicated to the fascinating culture of Iriomote and the Yaeyama Islands. Let's have a walk through one of the oldest villages on Iriomote island, Sonai village, and its historical places including a traditional Okinawan house and a shrine. , I will introduce you to the history and religion of Iriomote island.I will share many stories about local people's way of living and worship.Iriomote is not only beautiful nature.A secret tradition is still alive that most tourists are not aware of.First Next, visit a traditional wooden house, and learn about its construction and the rituals held inside. We will see a very old well, a previous village location, hear its story, and learn about religious festivals. On the way, I will teach you about edible plants. If time allows, we will also have a look at a nearby village, Hoshidate.After the easy-paced walk, let's e njoy a refreshing sip of herbal tea prepared by a shaman while looking at an amazing view of the ocean. We will watch videos of local events and festivals, listen to original songs, and look closely at traditional banana thread.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:45

☆Mt. Hiuchi, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, a paradise tour above the clouds ☆Mt. Hiuchi forms the Kubiki mountains along with Mt. Myoko and Mt. On the hillside of Mt. Hiuchi, around 2000m to 2100m above sea level, there is a beautiful wetland area with Takaya Pond, Kurosawa Pond, and Tengu no Niwa. In July, when the snow finally melts on Mt. Hiuchi, the wetlands are filled with beautiful alpine flowers. The green of the fresh green, the white of the lingering snow, the colorful flower garden and the bright blue sky... The scenery is truly worthy of being called a heavenly paradise. After mid-September, the surface of the mountain gradually turns into autumn colors. Especially from late September to early October, the beauty of the Tengu Garden, Takaya Pond, and Kurosawa Pond is beyond description. This tour, which starts from the trailhead of Mt. Sasagamine at an altitude of about 1300m, will be a full-fledged mountaineering tour with an altitude difference of 800m. However, a spectacular view awaits us that will blow away the hardships of climbing! 〜Schedule for the day〜 6:45 AM - Meet at Sasagamine trailhead parking lot. Warm-up exercise + explanation of itinerary 7:00 AM - Tour start Departure from Sasagamine trailhead. First, walk through a beautiful beech forest to Kurosawa Bridge. 7:50 AM - Take a short break by Kurosawa's clear stream before climbing Kurosawa Bridge 9:30 AM - Fujimidaira End of the steep climb. From here, follow the flat road to Koyaike Hutte. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Hiuchi, Mt. Yake, Mt. Kanayama, and the Northern Alps. 10:45 PM - Koyaike Hut Arrive at Koyaike Hutte with a triangular roof. restroom break. 12:15 PM - Walk around Tengu's Garden & Lunch Arrive at Tengu's Garden after 15 minutes from Takaya Pond. You can take pictures of the upside-down fire hitting reflected on the surface of the water, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heavenly paradise. After returning to the hut, it's lunch time on the bench in front of the hut! 16:00 PM - Tour ends The tour ends with a descent to Sasagamine.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 10:00

A hiking tour that connects old roads and visits the five Togakushi shrines Togakushi is a historical place of worship from which the legend of Amano-Iwato, a Japanese myth, is derived. It is also a sacred place for Shugendo, where the trainees have been practicing in the steep mountains since ancient times. On this tour, you will visit the five shrines of Hokkosha, Fire Mikosha, Chusha, Okusha and Kuzuryusha, which are enshrined in Togakushi, and enjoy the ancient roads and beautiful nature of Togakushi that still remain. .. This is a one-day hiking tour where you can feel the beautiful nature of the Togakushi Plateau, which changes with the seasons, and the historical culture that has been passed down. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 Tour start Tour starts from Yunomine Observatory. If the weather is nice, enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the observatory and head to Hokkosha. The majestic shrine built in the Edo period, which appears in front of you when you do your best to climb the stone steps, retains the remnants of the Shinto and Buddhist era. Head to Chusha through Shinto. 10:45 Chusha area The Chusha area is lined with many shukubo, soba shops, and Togakushi bamboo craft shops. It is said that the three cedars of the Shinboku are over 800 years old. 11:30 Togakushi Soba Lunch After visiting the Chusha Shrine, for a little early lunch, head to the delicious Togakushi Soba restaurant 13:00 Togakushi Okusha Suginamiki Walk After lunch, head to the Okusha. Beyond the Sui Shrine Gate is a 400-year-old cedar avenue. 14:30 Kagamiike After seeing the physical strength of all the participants, if possible, head to Kagamiike, which has a spectacular view of the Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the lake. 16:00 From the bus stop near the end of the tour, return to the place where the shuttle car is located. (Bus fee is about 300 yen separately) If you can return to Nagano Station, the tour ends here!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The mangrove of the Oura River, which pours into Oura Bay, is one of the largest in Okinawa and is said to be in the best preserved condition in Okinawa. It is said that the richness of Oura Bay is due to the nutrients in the Yanbaru Forest slowly permeating the sea through the mud. We will guide you not only about the ecology of plants and small animals with mangroves, but also about the relationship between the Yanbaru forest and the sea ♪ Please enjoy the blissful time surrounded by the greenery of the mangroves and Yanbaru forest. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① We will meet at the parking lot on the promenade side of Wansaka Oura Park. Please contact the guide. 5 minutes ② Listen to a brief explanation about mangroves and enter the promenade. 5 minutes ③ Listen to explanations from the guide about small animals such as crabs and plants such as mangroves in various places. 50 minutes ④ At the final point of the promenade, take a break and tour the subsidence bridge. 10 minutes ⑤ Go back to Wansaka Oura Park through the promenade or Oura village, and you're done. Thank you for your hard work. 20 min

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! It is a one-day hiking tour to walk Mt. Date Monbetsu, which is located in the east of Date City. After passing through the gentle forest and reaching the ridgeline, the view opens up. From there, walk along the ridgeline with a nice view! If you can see from the top, you can see the eruption bay below. You can see Mt. Usu, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Komagatake. After descending the mountain, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of mountain walking. It takes about two and a half hours to climb. 2 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to hike or want to hike for the first time when it is getting warmer.

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

It is to the snake's mouth waterfall Onoaida Hot spring registration of Onoaida sidewalk next to Yamaguchi will start from. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes one way, and you can walk while watching the big trees of Akou and Billow in the laurel forest. Yakushima, subtropical plants can also be seen at low altitudes. In the summer, sit on a stone and have lunch while feeling the water in the basin and the cool breeze from the stream. You can also swim in the basin, so if you want to spend a relaxing time, you can extend the time. In winter, the southerly wind enters and you can have a comfortable day in the sun. And finally, heal the tiredness of the day at the Hot spring Even if it is called a sidewalk, it is a mountain climbing, so let's go with proper equipment. There are several water spots on this course. Also, please bring a hat as there is little shade around the waterfall.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Yakusugi Land, which is a 30-minute drive from Anbo, has various courses such as short and long. There are fewer people than Shiratani Unsuikyo, and you can enjoy the beautiful virgin forest of giant trees such as Yakusugi, fir, and hemlock, which are tightly wrapped with moss. In addition, stumps from the feudal era and traces of trial cutting are reminiscent of the history of Yakusugi.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups