Eco-tourism in Japan Page 9

• 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 3～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Recommended course where you can enjoy a SUP experience and a mangrove viewing cruise all in one! Find creatures that you can't normally see and feel the thrill of navigating through the darkness on your own! Recommended for those who want to feel the nature of Okinawa at night and are looking for an extraordinary experience.

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Stand up paddle board beginner experience course! We will carefully teach you the basics of SUP, how to paddle, how to turn, etc., so even beginners can feel at ease. Let's enjoy the sunset gracefully on the SUP! The wind tends to weaken in the evening, so it is especially recommended for beginners.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Recommended courses SUP experience and mangrove forest viewing can enjoy at once! Slowly cruising through the forest of mysterious Mangurogu in SUP!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Shoot under a sky of stars so bright they seem to fall from the sky, something you can't see in the city! It's sure to be a great memory! From June to October, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye! In winter, you can see the Orion constellation! There are more big stars in winter than in summer, so it's more impressive! This plan will give you a gift of the data of the stars you can see from such a southern island, and a photographer who specializes in starry skies will take photos of them! You will be given a minimum of seven photos. We will take the best photos for you! *Advance reservations are required*After booking, we recommend adding our official LINE account to ensure smooth communication.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is a tour where you can walk and see the natural coral! There are tide pools on the beach rocks all over Japan, where there are small fish and crabs. Such a tide pool is called "Inno" in the Okinawan dialect. In addition, the rocky area is also a [coral reef topography] formed by stacking coral and shells. Surrounded by coral reefs, Ino offers natural coral and colorful tropical fish. ★ Approximately 30 minutes by car to the airport and Naha city ★ The beach where you can experience is about 30 minutes by car from the airport and Naha city. You can enjoy it in your spare time on the day you arrive in Okinawa, or just before you board the return flight. You can also come by local bus. * The name of the beach is hidden to prevent congestion on the beach. ★ Safe on rainy days ★ If the event is difficult due to bad weather, you can transfer to the “indoor experience” conducted by the Nature Experience School. * Indoor experience: Shisa painting, glitter ball strap making, mars amulet making, kaleidoscope making A new way to enjoy the sea of Okinawa while walking along the coral reef with a guide. Please try it once!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The first diving experience in the clear and beautiful sea of Yakushima. The clear blue sea of Yakushima nurtures a rich ecosystem and creates a rich paradise where various creatures live in peace. Let's take a peek at the beautiful sea of Yakushima! If you are lucky, you may meet sea turtles. This is a basic 1 dive course. * I really want to see sea turtles! Please consider participating in the "Special 1 Dive Course". The sea turtle encounter rate will increase dramatically because you can go offshore more by diving for a longer time.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 50
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 13:00

Skin diving tours are held all year round from the beautiful gradation of the open ocean of Amami and the spectacular beach on the Pacific side! When the water temperature is high, wear a swimsuit or rash guard that is easy to move in. (June to early October) When it gets cold, wear a wetsuit! (Mid-October to May) The swimming area can be changed according to the experience of the participants, so beginners are also OK. The guide will guide you so that you can enjoy it according to the guests. For a one-day tour, there will be a total of two dives, with a morning/pm break and a lunch break in between. Depending on the reservation situation, this tour may be shared with other tour participants. *If you would like long fins, please contact us in advance. Rental is charged (1,000 yen per item, size and number of rentals are limited). Basically, the equipment service will be for middle fins.

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• For Rainy Days

• 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 0～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why not spend a special time just for you in the northern area of Amami Oshima? On a fully-private tour, you will visit hidden spots not on tourist maps, spectacular views from high ground, beautiful beaches, and more. We can also accommodate requests to visit famous places like Heart Rock and Ayamaru Cape. Enjoy a wonderful trip surrounded by nature, with captivating views, sounds, and breezes. Experience the charm of the island to the fullest. = Half-day plan = 9:00-12:00 13:00-16:00 = Full-day plan = 9:00-16:00

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• For Rainy Days
• 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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

This mangrove kayak tour is held on the Fukido River in the northern part of Ishigaki Island. Even beginners, small children, and those who are not confident in their physical strength can participate with peace of mind.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Ishigaki Island Port Ishigaki Port Enjoy with arriving and departing from the remote island terminal, ♪ It is a fishing plan that goes by boat ♪ You can catch colorful tropical fish and experience! I can not meet in the ordinary sea! I might be able to catch fish! Since the use ship is equipped with a roof and chairs, Sun except, to become the exception rain, you can enjoy leisurely sitting in a chair!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30 / 17:00

Enjoy with Kohamajima arrival and departure, It is plan of fishing to go by boat ♪ You can catch colorful tropical fish and experience! I can not meet in the ordinary sea! I might be able to catch fish! Since the use ship is equipped with a roof and chairs, Sun except, you can enjoy slowly. Therefore except for the rain!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

At Kumejima firefly pavilion, after a lecture on the symbolic creatures of the Ramsar site registered wetlands "Chrysanthemum alba" and its environment, it moved about 5 minutes by car, and it is a registered wetland called the Nibuti Forest. From the traditional living marks of nature Learn to coexist. The journey time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

This tour is only available during the time when you can go through the mangrove tunnel and take a jungle cruise! ★High tide is the most popular time in the mangroves! You often see this in guidebooks, on TV, and on social media, where you can canoe through a waterway that looks like a tree tunnel. In fact, this is not possible at any time, but only during high tide! Some days it will be held in the morning, and some in the afternoon, but no matter which time you choose, we will take you to the mangroves at high tide. ★Pickup and drop-off available anywhere on Amami Oshima! Free for those staying in the Naze area of Amami City. For those staying in other areas, we can pick you up and drop you off at a fuel cost of ¥30 per km from Naze. ★We will guide you on a private tour just for you! "Can I keep up with everyone...?" "It's awkward to be with strangers..." "What if I cause trouble to those around me..." Don't worry, there are no worries like these that are unique to group tours! ★People of all ages can participate! Infants can ride in a canoe with their parents, and children who are not confident in their physical strength and elderly people can ride in a canoe with an adult. The guide will provide you with solid support, so anyone can enjoy the tour! Schedule ① Meet at the Mangrove Park Roadside Station ② Arrive at the kayak launch point and receive a preparatory lecture (15 minutes) on how to paddle and important points. ③ Kayak tour (100 minutes) Paddle a kayak and explore the mangroves! The jungle, the tree tunnel, everything is an extraordinary experience. ⑤ Disband at the Mangrove Park We hope that this will be the best memory of your trip. *About the safety of the tour The guide for this tour will be an instructor who has taken a kayak training program. We will provide appropriate lectures and advice to customers who are new to kayaking, and conduct the tour in accordance with safety standards. *If you select [I want] for a private tour in the question, you will be guided by only one group. If you select [I don't care], you may be grouped with another customer. The price will not change.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 12
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Discover hidden art in nature by exploring the mountain behind your home and opening up your five senses! Welcome to the great outdoors of Hinode Village. Today, you are the leader of an exploration team that will walk in search of "natural art." Hang a camera around your neck, grab a telescope and a magnifying glass, and head into the forest! Follow the map and follow the course... Look, here it is! There it is! The scenery you encounter one after another is a continuous stream of excitement and discoveries. Are you ready? Let the exploration begin! <Three courses to choose from> ・An exciting exploration of the mountain behind your home overlooking the world below! Forest and view course ・Go around the village feeling like a village child! River and Satoyama course ・A long walk to a gorge with a spectacular view! Moss and Canyon Course ~Experience Flow~ ① Check-in at Toy Museum Check-in at the 1st floor of the Toy Museum, the starting point (check-in hours are from 10:30 to 12:30) After receiving your exploration goods, prepare to depart (look at the booklet, hang your camera around your neck) on the bench in front of the entrance. ② Start your exploration! Follow the instructions in the exploration booklet and set off! Look at the map as you go along and find "natural art" one after another! You can take pictures freely with your camera. ③ When you find art, stick a found sticker on it The "found sticker" that comes with the booklet. Stick one on each time you find art! ④ Goal! Get a photo frame Return the rental items and finish When you return to the Toy Museum, you're finished! (Please return by 15:30) After returning the rental items, you'll get a photo frame mount that you can choose and display your photos on! Put in your photos and write an introduction to the work, and you can use it as a summer vacation independent study. ⑤ After the exploration, play at the Toy Museum After playing outside, play indoors. You can play with wooden toys until closing time at 4pm! *You will need to purchase tickets for the number of adults accompanying you.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

・Walk and play in the forest at the foot of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, which is famous for Hoshitori Prefecture, and the dark night of the plateau.・Experience sharpening the five senses in the starlight and moonlight without using lights as much as possible.・Remove mobile phones, watches, and electronic devices, and move from a bright night life with electricity to a night forest without man-made objects. Let's enjoy digital detox, space time.・You can find traces and figures of creatures that are active at night, and if the time is right, you can also observe Himebotaru and Earthworm.・If the weather is good, you can also enjoy stargazing, moon viewing, and meteor shower viewing. In summer, you can also appreciate fishing lights from fishing boats off the Sea of ​​Japan.・Unlike hiking and trekking, we don't do strenuous walking or up-and-down walks in order to experience the darkness of the night. Anyone who can walk is welcome to participate. (If you use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, please contact us. We will select a field and implement it.) ・This is a program for Japanese people, but we can also accommodate foreign tourists by hiring an interpreter. An interpreter will be charged separately. (Additional 10,000 yen required for interpreter)

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

☆Enjoy the emerald green ocean on a SUP! ☆If the sea conditions are good, you can land on a deserted island and explore a cave! ☆Beginners are also welcome! ☆There is also a cafe so you can take a break after the experience! ☆One drink service!

• For Rainy Days

• 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.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The "waist" of Ishigaki Island is a wonderful place where you can see the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. You can enjoy an adventure while touring the waist area in a buggy and enjoying the beauty and scenery of nature. Guided by the guide staff, you can enjoy a break and take photos at a scenic spot while feeling the breeze on the buggy. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 (13:00) Please speak to the staff at the meeting reception (inside Logasi Terrace). Please fill out the application form, consent form, etc. ★Those participating in the afternoon can have lunch from 12:00 before the meeting starts. 9:15 (13:15) Explanation The guide staff will explain how to ride the buggy and precautions. 9:30 (13:00) Departure It's finally time to depart! Enjoy the nature of Ishigaki Island while feeling the breeze. 11:30 (15:30) End of the tour The tour ends when you return to the terrace. Please be careful not to leave anything behind. ★Those participating in the morning can have lunch from 12:00. ★Great perks included★ ・Lunch (pork belly curry) ・Photo data ・Mineral water

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

This is a trekking tour of the Aokigahara Jukai by Toossie, who has lived in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture on weekends for 30 years. ~ Tour schedule (planned) ~ Meet at 9:00 or 13:00 (my villa: Fuji Doctor Village) Transfer to my car and drive to the point on National Route 73 (10 minutes) Be careful as it is a national forest and natural monument Explanation of matters (10 minutes) Entering the mountain, walking from route 73 to Motosu ice cave route (about 30 minutes) On the way, explanation of the history of Aokigahara, volcanoes, plants, creatures, animals Exploring Motosu ice cave (30 minutes) Move to Mt. Omuro's beech virgin forest (20 minutes) Move to Fuji Wind Cave (20 minutes) Explore Fuji Wind Cave (30 minutes) Move to the entrance of Route 73 (20 minutes) It will be a total of 3 hours tour. This is a tour of Aokigahara Jukai (a 500-year-old virgin beech forest around Mt. Omuro) and surrounding caves (Motosu Ice Cave, Fuji Wind Cave), and is mainly trekking, so it is not mountain climbing. This tour is open to preschoolers and elementary school students. Let's explore together a mysterious world surrounded by lava, a cave created by the eruption of Mt. Fuji. You can also pick up and drop off at my home in Aokigahara Jukai or Kawaguchiko Station. I will travel by my car. I will apply to each local government to enter the national forest in Yamanashi Prefecture and to enter the Fuji Wind Cave. that's all. We'll be expecting you. There is a minimum number of participants, and reservations for 2 families are required for 5 or more people.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Touch the mystery of the evolution of the flora and fauna of Ogasawara! The course can be set according to the customer's request. Recommended for those who want to take a leisurely mountain walk!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a trekking tour and river fun while soothing yourself in nature at Yanbaru National Park, a World Heritage Site. Free transportation to and from the site. Free photography with an insta360 (underwater photography possible). Video editing is also available for an additional fee. Tour times: Morning session 8:00-11:30 Afternoon session 11:00-16:30 Free life jacket and shoe rental. Toilets and showers available. *Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet. Please bring a change of clothes.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

A journey through the remains of World War II Why don't you experience the proof that your predecessor lived?

• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Touch the mystery of the evolution of the flora and fauna of Ogasawara! The course can be set according to the customer's request. half-day tour, so you're free to spend the rest of your time.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

About 30 minutes by a regular ship from Ishigakijima. A small shop in a small island "Kohamajima" "Kohamajima play specialty shop mine (Mine)"! It is a cozy and friendly athlete with 100% repeat rate with each customer who participated in the tour. In order to have it play slowly and luxuriously, you can enjoy luxurious snorkeling that is different from the others with a complete small group system. Even customers who are swimming in the ocean for the first time, peacefully peeping at the sea world can be relieved! Those who are not good at group activities, those who want to enjoy only with their families and friends, those who want to enjoy a more upscale snorkel etc ... Please leave everything to mine ♪

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• For Groups
• For Family