Koushinetsu in Eco-tourism

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e-bikes. At the brewery, we’ll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available). On the way back, we’ll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We’ll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km. 〜Flow of experience〜 10:00　Departure We will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station 11:00　Niigata Best Spring Water We will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water. 12:00　Hakkaisan Sake Brewery We will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area. 14:00　Japanese park We will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history. 15:00　Return We will be back at the train station to finish the tour.

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour of Daigenta in Yuzawa, Niigata. Starting from Echigo Yuzawa Station, just 70 minutes from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Yuzawa village and explore Japanese parks on our way to Daigenta Canyon with ease on e-bikes. At Daigenta, we'll enjoy views of rice paddies and mountain peaks, take a break at the lake, and then ride downhill through the forest and old village. An optional lunch at a local café is available. We’ll return to the station by 13:00, giving you time to explore Yuzawa's onsen town. The tour starts at 9:30 and covers about 15km. 〜Flow of experience〜 9:30　Departure We will depart from the east side of Echigo Yuzawa Station 10:00　Japanese park We will stop for a while, enjoying the four seasons Japanese park of Yuzawa. We may see some Koi fish swiming in the pound. 11:00　Daigenta lake We will have a small break to enjoy the breathtaking view that Daigenta Lake offer. 13:00　Return We will be back at the train station to finish the tour, you will have time to enjoy the local food from one of the many restaurants. Giving you the afternoon to enjoy the town of Yuzawa.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

"Wild Bird Forest Nature Watching" is Picchio's signature tour. While walking through "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest", you can observe seasonal creatures. The walking distance is just under 2 kilometers. Anyone can enjoy it, from small children to the elderly.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Watch as flying squirrels spread their cape-like bodies wide and fly into the forest at dusk. Thanks to years of research, their ecology and flight routes are well understood, so the sighting rate is over 95% (2022: 96.89% / 2023: 97.85%). The dynamic flight scenes will make you cheer in surprise. <Opening hours> March 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:30-19:00 21st-31st 17:30-19:00 April 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:45-19:15 21st-31st 17:45-19:15 May 1st-10th 18:00-19:30 11th-20th 18:10-19:40 21st-31st 18:20-19:50 June 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:30-20:00 July 1st-10th 18:30-20:00 11th-20th 18:30-20:00 21st-31st 18:15-19:45August 1st-10th 18:15-19:45 11th-20th 18:00-19:30 21st-31st 17:50-19:20September 1st-10th 17:30-19:00 11th-20th 17:20-18:50 21st-31st 17:00-18:30October 1st-10th 16:50-18:20 11th-20th 16:30-18:00 21st-31st 16:20-17:50November 1st-10th 16:15-17:45 11th-20th 16:00-17:30 21st-31st 16:00-17:30

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

From March to May holidays, we will be holding a wild vegetable tour at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture. There are two sessions, AM and PM, where you search for wild vegetables in the fields with a wild vegetable guide, and the tour ends with making tempura and eating them. This is a tour where you will learn about the points of catching wild vegetables, how to cook them, and take them home with you. This tour is suitable for families, toddlers, and elementary school students. If you are using a train or bus, we can also pick you up and drop you off at Kawaguchiko Station. Get off at Shinjuku Busta bound for Kawaguchiko Station. Wild vegetables to be collected: Tara buds, Udo, Zenmai, Kogomi, Japanese pepper leaves, and others. What to bring: UpDawn trekking shoes. Walk for over an hour through rocky fields. There are height differences. Bags, hats, and drinks for take-home items: 1 set of tempura making tools, wild vegetables for take-home orders, and more. We look forward to your participation everyone. Due to transportation costs, the minimum number of participants for this tour is 5 or more, so please be patient.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

Here are the English descriptions for each tour:CAVE Tour in Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursExplore the mystical Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji with a 3-hour cave tour.Aokigahara Trekking Tour around Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursImmerse yourself in the beauty of Aokigahara with a 3-hour trekking tour around Mt. Fuji.Rainbow Trout Fishing Experience at Lake Motosu - 3 hoursEnjoy a 3-hour fishing experience targeting Rainbow Trout at Lake Motosu.Beetle Hunting Tour - June & August, 2 hours + 1 hour travelJoin the exciting search for stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles during this 2-hour tour in June and August, with an additional hour for travel.River Exploration Tour - 3 hoursEmbark on a 3-hour river tour to discover and observe various fish and wildlife .Snowboarding & Skiing Tour at Fujiten Yamanashi - 3 hoursExperience the thrill of snowboarding and skiing at Fujiten Yamanashi during this 3-hour tYamanashi Nature Tour Menu♪Choose from the 8 menus below. 1. 3 hours CAVE tour in the Aokigahara forest near Mt. Fuji 2. Aokigahara trekking tour around Mt. Fuji 3 hours 3. Rainbow trout fishing experience at Lake Motosu 3 hours 4. Beetle and stag beetle hunting tour June/August 2 hours + 1 hour travel5. 3-hour river tour to look for fish and creatures6. 3-hour snowboarding & ski tour at Fujiten Yamanashi7. Yamanashi edible leaf tour and cooking tempura with leaves for 3 hours8. Lure Fishing Tour: Black Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Carp 3 hours

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00

For families, how about a 3-hour fishing tour from early morning, afternoon, or evening when you are staying in the Fuji Five Lakes area? We also offer one-day sightseeing guides, skiing and snowboarding lessons, and Jukai and cave tours. This is a nature experience tour around Mt. Fuji, and is basically an experiential weekend plan for elementary school students and pre-schoolers who want to enjoy the great outdoors around Fuji. Girls can also participate as children. We look forward to your participation as a parent and child. Please arrive at Lake Motosu by 8:00 a.m. Fishing is best in the morning. In the summer, it is also possible to catch them in the evening. They also have the habit of eating stink bugs and cicadas. On the day, we will meet at Lake Motosu and start fishing for rainbow trout early in the morning at Lake Motosu. The theme is fish, animals, and insects in the great outdoors. We will give a fishing lecture in the morning and aim for native rainbow trout. While you are not catching any fish, we will plan various things to enjoy, such as rummaging around for Yoshinobori and catching insects (there are beautiful stink bugs), observing wild birds, and looking for driftwood. Please take this opportunity to enjoy rainbow trout fishing. Experience a pull that is far superior to that of trout caught at managed fishing areas. You can take home up to 10 fish you catch. Please bring ice in a cooler box. It is also convenient to bring a folding chair. The best time to fish is in winter, when you can fish in shallow waters, and in spring and autumn, you can fish a little deeper, and in summer, you can cast from the cliff and search for areas around 30 to 50 meters. So, this is a fishing that can be done all season, but the fish in North America are lively and delicious in the cold. Please purchase a fishing ticket under the supervision of the Lake Motosu Fisheries Cooperative Association. It costs 1,000 yen for adults. Also, I have been living here for 30 years. I have a villa near Mt. Fuji at 1,200 meters, so please contact me for sightseeing, meals, plans, etc. Recommended places are Fujinomiya Yakisoba, Mume-san Fujiyoshida Udon, Takegawa Hoto, Kosaku Hills Burger, Hand-made Soba at Lake Kawaguchi Oshino Hakkai, and Ikemoto Chaya Sightseeing, which has a Fuji Trout Farm, feeding, and managed fishing area. Fuji Kachouen Bird show, lots of owls Horse farm Animal feeding Strange rock museum Gem hunting challenge Fuji Safari Animals YETI Ski Resort Skiing Snowboarding Lessons available Oshino Hakkai Fuji Yusui no Sato Aquarium Guide also available Wild Bird Park Feeding available Fuji Jukai cave exploration Guide also available Fuji Jukai trekking 500 year old beech tree virgin forest Guide also available Subaru Land Fuji-Q Highland FUJITEN Ski Resort Skiing and snowboarding lessons are also available. Family visits are free. For small children under 3 years old, why not try catching small fish with a net? We look forward to your participation. Nogawa Nature School Sonoda (Tosshi) PS: The minimum number of participants is 5 or more.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

[Hiking tour that approaches the unknown charm of the mysterious forest "Aokigahara Jukai" located at the foot of Mt. Fuji] Can't use the compass? Do you get lost easily? While unraveling the many mysteries surrounding Aokigahara Jukai, our nature-loving guides will do their best to tell you everything from the origins of this beautiful forest to its charms! The course of the tour is relatively flat, and regardless of age, gender, nationality (English is also OK), everyone can enjoy it! When you come to Yamanashi, let's walk through the "Sea of Trees" together! *The tour route may change depending on the season.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can walk through the unique Aokigahara Jukai, where you can see the 1,200-year history of the forest covered with lava from the eruption of Mt. Fuji, and explore a mysterious cave where you can see ice all year round. The cave, which has been designated as a natural monument, is worth a visit. This tour, which has a deep connection with the birth of Mt. Fuji, is full of discoveries, surprises, fun, and educational stories. Refresh yourself in nature. English guide available,

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 06:00 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

Lake Motosu, which boasts the clearest water in Honshu, is a guided tour in a superb view. In addition to nature commentary from the guide, in summer you can play with water guns and jump in from a kayak! Since you will ride a kayak with excellent stability, even beginners can rest assured! You can also enjoy with small children and dogs. Customers who are worried about whether they can row at the beginning can row smoothly in the second half. The surface of the water feels very close, so it is also suitable for photography. Let's make memories of your trip at the very beautiful Lake Motosu! We are the only company that offers a special plan "Early Morning" only for Nagomi and a tour guided by a nature guide! Small-group tours with a homely atmosphere are also popular! Features by time zone From 6:00 to early morning, there are many times when it is calm, and the conditions are very easy to row. When the conditions are good, you can see upside-down Mt. Fuji early in the morning! Guide one push! 9:30 am is the most popular time. It's not as bad as early in the morning, but the wind is calm and it's easy to paddle. The wind is easy to blow from 13:00 to the afternoon of Lake Motosu. It is popular in terms of time, but it is suitable for experienced people. Beginners and those with children are recommended to go early in the morning. From 16:00, the wind that was blowing during the day will become calm. Summer is the recommended time. *It is a basic tandem boat, but you can also choose a single kayak if you wish. If you wish to be single, please specify "single hope".

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

A local guide will tell you about the charm of Lake Saiko while explaining the nature! Our small-group, home-like tours, which are unique to private guides, are also popular. *This is a mysterious lake with the most guiding elements among the Fuji Five Lakes! Lake Saiko is where the Aokigahara lava flow that once filled the huge lake flowed in. The overwhelming huge lava wall is like a small Grand Canyon! The best part is that you can't see it unless you're rowing! You will also be guided by a nature guide, so don't miss the nature commentary! Because the lake faces a sea of ​​trees, it is also called a ``real-life jungle cruise.'' Depending on the course and the number of people, you can even do a “Mt. Fuji view cruising”! In the summer, you can play with water guns and bathe in the lake! Cruising around with colored leaves in the fall, fresh greenery in the spring, and Mt. Fuji in the winter! The strength of Lake Saiko is that you can enjoy it throughout the seasons! It's popular because you can even bring your dog on the kayak! The boat departs from Fukuzumi Auto Campsite, so you can use the facilities at the campsite, and you can even participate in the tour while camping! Features by time zone 9:30~, 13:00~ plan This is the most popular plan in terms of time! Reservations tend to fill up quickly during this time, so early reservations are recommended. The morning plan ends at 11:30, so we also recommend lunch in the surrounding area! With the afternoon plan, you can row before checking in! All plans involve still water on the lake, and anyone can easily paddle in a kayak that is extremely stable! *If you would like to use a single kayak, please let us know in advance.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Enjoy the great outdoors at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Refresh your mind and body in the vast landscape! 3 hours in no time! ★Welcome to couples, family trips, groups, circles, and company trainings★ The adventure destination is a dark cave that is not open to the public in the mysterious forest "Aokigahara Jukai". An adventure tour in which you can proceed with the help of headlights with a local professional guide who has obtained special infiltration permission. Even if you are not confident in your physical strength, it's okay! We will firmly support you. I will also explain nature of the mystery of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Fuji. 【Schedule】 １The meeting place (Narusawa Roadside Station No. 3 Parking Lot) Receptionist, please pay the tour price. 2 Tour preparation (helmet, headlights, tie-in, handing over gloves, changing clothes, toilet, organizing feelings, etc.) 3 Move to the scene, start tour 4 Walk through the sea (40 minutes) Explore the lava cave (60 minutes) Walk through the sea (40 minutes) 5 Move to The meeting place (Narusawa Road Station) 6 Reflection dissolution 7 Return to safety 8 Immerse yourself in today's memories ⚠︎ The time may change depending on the progress of the tour.

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups