Eco-tourism in Japan Page 21

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

This is a half-day tour where you can experience nature and mangroves by kayaking at the mouth of the Urauchi River, the longest river in Okinawa Prefecture. It is a safe field for kayaking beginners, children (from 3 years old), and those with low physical strength, as it is not easily affected by wind or waves. It can also be enjoyed by elderly people (65-75 years old). We will also go to the star sand beach and observe the star sand. If you wish, we will give you a tour photo. ~Tour flow~ 9:30 Pick up at Uehara Port (If staying at Iriomote Island, pick up at the hotel around 9:00) 10:00 Arrive at the departure point of Urauchi River, tour explanation, paddle training, departure 11:30 Tour ends Go to the star sand beach, observe the star sand 12:30 Lunch time at our cafe, change clothes 14:30 Go to Ishigaki Island by boat from Uehara Port (We will send you to the hotel around 14:00) *You can also participate in the Barasu Island snorkeling tour from noon as an option. (Adults: ¥8,800, Children: ¥8,250) The event is scheduled to finish between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

A guided trekking tour where you can enjoy the scenery of the Aso Caldera! On the Aso Caldera trekking tour, you can enjoy one of the world's largest calderas and its majestic scenery! It is a journey where you can feel the breath of nature as you walk through lush grasslands and magnificent volcanic terrain. A professional guide will accompany you and provide commentary on geology and history, so you can enjoy it safely. Anyone from beginners to experienced hikers can participate, and we offer an impressive experience that will leave you with a deep appreciation of the charm of Aso! ~Experience flow~ ① Meet at the parking lot on Mt. Aso! (Registration begins 15 minutes before) ② Registration and explanation of the experience ③ Start climbing Mt. Nakadake and Mt. Takadake ☆ ④ Descend and disband at the parking lot

• Age 2～Age 80
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 10:30

A wild grass walk that matches the season! This is a 60-minute nature walk in Satoyama, where you can experience nature with all five senses and pick edible wildflowers while hiking through beautiful Satoyama. Nearby are Yamagami Dam, Lake Tenpai, Chikushino City General Park, Mt. If necessary, I can give advice on how to spend the afternoon. Let's make a herb ball using seasonal wild grass or make a wild grass lunch. Please select when making a reservation. The scent of wild grass at the moment of making is transmitted from the nose to the brain, and the green healing spreads throughout the body. In both cases, we use plenty of satoyama herbs. It is 180 minutes that can be fully enjoyed by both parents and children and adults alone. 〜In the case of Satoyama herb ball workshop〜Making herb balls using satoyama herbs that have been picked. Firmly harden a large amount of herbs into a ball. We will also give a lecture on how to use the herb balls you made. Once made, the herb ball can be used repeatedly at home for about a week. There is also a tea time with Satoyama herbs. It's time to face satoyama herbs carefully. ~In the case of making wild grass lunch~ The lunch menu changes depending on the season. It is a course that can be enjoyed every season. How about spending a relaxing day in nature?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

[Fukushima City, Iizaka Onsen, Surikamigawa Dam] Kayaking (canoeing) tour with your dog Duration: Approximately 120 minutes 1 owner + 1 dog 11,000 yen [1 group per tour] This is a tour where you and your dog can enjoy kayaking (canoeing) together. This is a private tour limited to 1 group per tour, different from the general kayaking tour. If you would like to participate with 2 or more dogs as friends or family of dog lovers, please contact us separately. ☆☆ Supporting a fun life with your dog! ☆☆ Want to have a special experience with your dog who always lives with you? For all those dog lovers! Let's experience kayaking with your pet. Your dog will be delighted with the vast dam lake. The venue is Surikamigawa Dam in Iizaka-machi, Fukushima City. Surikamigawa Dam is the source of "Fukushima Water", which won the gold medal at the Monde Selection. Enjoy a kayak tour while feeling the nature on the calm and beautiful lake surface where motorized boats and fishing are prohibited! Instructors (guides) will provide friendly and careful support, so even beginners can participate with ease and fun. In addition, the venue, Surikamigawa Dam, is equipped with a slope leading down to the lake surface and a floating pier for launching and landing kayaks, so you can enjoy the tour without worrying about getting muddy and sandy feet before and after the start. Kayaks move like "water lilies" on the vast lake surface of Surikamigawa Dam, close to the water surface, and the feeling of floating will soothe your mind and body. You can also experience the feeling of exploring up the river from a place as wide as the sea, and a variety of scenery with a variety of seasons awaits you.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Let's go to the sea of Ogasawara in winter to observe the dynamic whale!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 07:50

Canyoning with canyoning streams (Suidon) August to September, everyone gather at 8am! (Group of 2-3 people) ----- Morning experience is cheap. Check-in by 7:50. ※Cash payment only. ■Contents August 1st to September 23rd (Morning course only) ▶Guide fee only ￥500/person (Lesson fee, guide fee, experience fee only) ※Safety equipment rental and photography are not included. Learn the flow of the river, rock balancing, diving, water attack, water guard, rock climbing, stone skipping, waterfall training, etc. ※The above experiences may be reduced depending on the individual's physical strength and environmental conditions. ▶Age, etc. 6-60 years old, but it can be dangerous for 50-year-olds who are not active, and 65-year-olds who are active can go! ▶Free transfer to Arisa Station. Morning (only 2 people) 7:50 Meet (complete registration) 8:20 Finish changing clothes and get in the car ~ 8:35 Arrive at the river (canyoning starts) 11:00 Play in the 1km section and finish 11:30 Disband ※If you join other participants, the time will be longer ☆★Additional options on the day (additional charge)▼Pickup, facility use, safety equipment fee ¥4,500/person (vehicle transfer to the river, facility use, helmet, wetsuit, life jacket, gloves, river shoes, etc.) ▼Photo shoot ¥500/person (optional) ※Photo shoot → Children not allowed ■■■■The fee including safety equipment and photography is [¥5,500 per person]■■■■※Cancellation fee is required from 3 days before. ※If you would like to apply the day before or on the day, please call Hinokuniya directly.

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• 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)".

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• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Board the 26-foot yacht "ISLAND" and head to a beautiful snorkeling spot where sea turtles live. This is the only yacht snorkeling tour in Tokashiki. (Due to time constraints, we will be sailing by car) This may be a slightly different way of enjoying the tour than you've had before. There is plenty of time for snorkeling, about an hour. Why not take a leisurely ride on the yacht and go to see the corals and tropical fish while looking out at the Kerama Islands? In addition, on snorkeling tours, there is a high probability of meeting sea turtles (more than 99% if the sea is not murky). A guide is provided, so even beginners can feel at ease. We also provide training for first-timers.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00

Approximately 3 hours. A course where you can enjoy a variety of nature such as wetlands, forests, rivers, and waterfalls! Senjogahara, the center of Nikko National Park, is packed with the natural beauty of Oku-Nikko. The guide will happily guide you through the area while explaining the origins of the flora, fauna, and topography. This is a flat course that is safe even for beginner hikers.

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 15:30

This is a tour where you can walk through the great nature of Kurima Island, a remote island in Miyako Island, and meditate on the beach. We will guide you to spots where you can get a sense of fulfillment that you cannot get from everyday life by walking through the beautiful ocean, quiet forests, and expansive sugar cane fields. At the end of the tour, you will meditate while swaying in a hammock on a deserted beach while staring at the beautiful sunset and the energetic sun. This is the most relaxing tour. For those who are tired from daily life and want to relax, those who want to spend some quiet time, those who lack exercise, would you like to heal together? [Morning activity tour 7:00~] [Sunset tour 15:30~] The contents of both plans are the same.

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 07:50

Canyoning with canyoning streams (Suidon) 8/1-9/23 8am everyone gather! (4-9 people group) ----- Check-in by 7:50am *Cash payment only. ■Contents August 1st-September 23rd (morning course only) *Guide fee only Price ￥500/person (learning fee, experience fee only) *This fee does not include safety equipment rental or photography. Learn about the flow of the river, rock balancing, diving, water attack, water guard, rock climbing, stone skipping, waterfall training, etc. *The above experiences may be reduced depending on the individual's physical strength and environmental conditions. ▶Age, etc. We limit the age range to 6-60, but we may also take 4-year-olds by discussion, but it can be dangerous for 50-year-olds who are not active, and 65-year-olds who are very active can go! ▶Free transfer to Arisa Station. 7:50 meeting time for 5 people only 8:20 changing clothes and getting in the car 8:35 canyoning start 11:30 play 1km section finish 12:00 disband *Some other companies take 1 hour to drive to the starting point ☆★Additional options on the day (additional charge)▼Pickup, facility use, safety equipment fee 4,500 yen/person (vehicle transfer to the river, facility use, helmet, wetsuit, life jacket, gloves, river shoes, etc.) ▼Photo shoot 500 yen/person (optional) *Photography → Children not allowed ■■■■All-inclusive fee for safety equipment and photography is [5,500 yen per person] ■■■■Cancellation fee required from 3 days before. *If you would like to apply the day before or on the day, please call Hinokuniya directly.

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• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

A very popular tour for repeaters Once you come, you'll be addicted to it! The destination where I rowed the canoe is a special scenery that is unique to ourselves without any 360-degree artificial objects. Lunch time with the beautiful sound of the stream as BGM and nature as the table is also exceptional. [Okutone Lake 1-day excursion canoe tour] This is a tour where you can fully enjoy nature without any 360-degree artificial objects, which is also known as "Little Canada". Feel the nature of the Yagisawa Dam and Lake Okutone in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is located at the headwaters of the Tone River. The largest dam lake in the Tone River system, you can relax in a luxurious space full of nature, but sometimes you have time to paddle. Recommended for repeaters and experienced canoeers. 09:30 After gathering at the site (Yagisawa Dam parking lot), we will talk about greetings and precautions, fill out the documents, and start preparations. 09:45 Ground training on how to row and safety Once you have acquired the special equipment, the guide in charge will explain how to row and safety in an easy-to-understand manner with humor. Please listen carefully. 10:30 Depart with a smile when you get used to rowing. When you get out on the lake, practice a little. It's more stable than I expected. Once you get used to it, it's finally time to start your excursion touring with a smile. Rowing with a leisurely smile toward the lunch point. There is a space surrounded by nature without any 360-degree artificial objects. Is this Japan? !! Please enjoy the different scenery depending on the season and weather. 12:00 Lunch point landing-lunch-nap After landing, everyone is preparing for lunch. When you're ready, let's have a delicious lunch while chatting with everyone. Do you take a nap after having lunch? !! Or is it playing with water? !! 15:00 End of canoeing experience Thank you very much. We will also give you a variety of hot spring discount tickets, so please enjoy the relaxing hot springs. We will also inform you of tourist information that you can receive benefits. 15:15 Dissolution

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

If you row a canoe in the mood for exploration ... it's natural as far as you can see! !! The Yagisawa Dam "Okutone Lake", located at the headwaters of the Tone River, is known as Little Canada and has a wide range of nature that cannot be reached by car or on foot. Why don't you spend a special holiday listening to the sounds of birds and insects, the wind, the sound of water, the sound of nature, looking up at the big sky, and paddling on the surface of the water on your own? The irreplaceable time of about two hours on the lake will surely pass in no time. Those who are new to us and who want to try it once! It is recommended for such people.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

2018 Year This is a one-of-a-kind plan guided by a group of professional eco-tourists who have received the Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Prize (Minister of the Environment Award). There is a Yamanori valley. River trekking while taking a splash of continuous waterfalls can only be experienced by those who have experienced it. Experienced members of the Hiyama Tour Desk will guide you through the hidden spots with 20-30 large and small waterfalls. Basically intermediate more However, we will guide you carefully so that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. River trekking reference URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haX4VuidR6k Mt. Kasumigayama reference URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyAwtE4i1Uk

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

After lecturing at the Kumejima firefly pavilion, we will guide you through the connection between the forest and the ocean and will guide you about the big roles and mysterious ecology of small creatures while looking for three kinds of okayadokedari on the coast of the night. The journey time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

• Nightlife

• Age 0～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 18:30

This is a special tour where a guide will take you to a secret firefly spot in the quiet Akigawa Valley at dusk. Come and see the miracle of natural fireflies dancing in the valley at dusk. A local guide will take you to a special place where natural fireflies dance along the clear Akigawa Valley, which you would never think is in Tokyo. The places we visit change slightly depending on the season, so they are not always the same. Taking into consideration the weather and temperature, the guide will carefully select the "spot where the fireflies are most likely to fly that day". All the necessary equipment will be provided at the back mountain base, so no special preparations are required. Let's go on a special night adventure that can only be done with a small number of people!

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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 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.

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• For Groups
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• 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
• Green 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.

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• Green 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.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

From early to mid-June, we will hike along the shores of Lake Chuzenji, heading for the vibrant colonies of prismatic flowers that bloom at Senjugahama Beach on the west shore of the lake! We will walk a distance of about 6.2 km with a guide! ~Experience flow~ 09:00 Meet at Ryuzu Falls Takishita Parking Lot (opposite the Fish and Forest Observation Garden), check-in 09:15 Tour starts via Shobudahama 12:15 Arrive at Senjugahama Beach Viewing of prismatic flowers, lunch 13:20 Board low-emission bus 13:40 Get off low-emission bus (Shakunage Bridge) *Low-emission bus fare (500 yen) required separately 14:30 Arrive at Ryuzu Falls Takishita Parking Lot, disband

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

[★Outline] We aim for Lake Karikomi, located further inside Oku-Nikko Yumoto Onsen. The difference in altitude is about 200m. After passing through the moss corridor, the lake comes into view beyond the forest. Refresh yourself with the cool air drifting from the rock face of the mountain! This is recommended for those who have already walked the major routes of Senjogahara and Odashirogahara, and who want to enjoy Oku-Nikko even more. You can encounter wild birds and plants that are different from those in Senjogahara and Odashirogahara. [★Distance] Approximately 6km (Yumoto Onsen ⇔ Lake Karikomi round trip) [★Schedule (Itinerary)] 09:30 Meet in front of Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center 11:00 Arrive at Lake Karikomi Lunch 14:00 Arrive in front of Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center/Disband *Please bring your own lunch.

• 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.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Everyone wants to visit Hokkaido in the summer. We will take you on a leisurely one-day tour of the naturally rich "Okhotsk" in Hokkaido. The theme of the Shiretoko area is "Enjoy nature to the fullest". In the morning, we will take you on a guided walk around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, walking through the representative fields of Shiretoko. We will take you to a restaurant in Utoro for lunch. The other half of the day will be trekking through the virgin forest. We will take you along animal trails to a place with spectacular views of cliffs and waterfalls. You will be able to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko through encounters with wild animals and dynamic scenery. *In the event that the Shiretoko Five Lakes are completely closed due to brown bears or snowfall, the morning and afternoon tours may be switched, a different course may be introduced, or the tour may end in half a day (refunds will be given in this case). We ask for your understanding in advance.

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• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

2025 Opening Event! Date: Saturday, June 21st, 13:45 gathering Rafting Tour + BBQziggies will prepare a barbecue (free of charge) to show our appreciation to our customers. Everyone who participates will have a full stomach! Lots of smiles! Satisfied in mind and body! *Reservations will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. A town at the source of the Tone River, UNESCO Ecopark that nurtures water, forests, and people Rafting in the midst of the blessings of the many forests, including nature and landscape water, which are the greatest treasure and resource of the Minakami region, is exceptional! Let's start this season with Ziggies Adventure Japan and have fun to your heart's content! ~Age limit~ ◆When the water level is low after June, elementary school students (6 years old) are OK to participate. *Elementary school students may not be able to participate due to the water level regulations set by the Minakami Town Outdoor Promotion Ordinance. ～Points～☆At Ziggies, we offer fun tours with a smile and attentiveness as our motto.☆Guide holds first aid qualification☆Guide training, we strive to improve technology and ensure safety☆Information and explanations are provided in three languages: Japanese, English, and Nepali.☆Good access Less than 2 hours from Tokyo!☆Familiarity and making the best memories with family, friends, couples, and company colleagues

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• Green Campaign Sale 2025