Okayama in Eco-tourism

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

This course is one of Japan's longest, spanning approximately 20km in the mountains covering approximately 100,000 square meters, and allows you to ride on authentic mountain trails. You may encounter numerous wild animals, including squirrels, foxes, raccoon dogs, deer, badgers, and wild boars, and enjoy the experience as if you were strolling through nature. Children aged 12 and over and 140cm tall may ride with parental consent. Please refrain from wearing heels as they are dangerous. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. What to expect: First-timers will receive a lesson on how to ride an all-terrain vehicle from an instructor. The actual experience lasts 60 minutes (a safety training session is separate, meaning you can enjoy riding an all-terrain vehicle for 60 minutes). Helmets and work gloves are available for free rental.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the Special Award (Minister of the Environment Award) at the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Awards. In Hiruzen Shitao, Maniwa City, there is Yamanori Valley, a spectacular place that even locals don't set foot in. River trekking while being splashed by the spray of successive waterfalls is something only experienced people can experience. The experienced members of the Hiruzen Tour Desk will confidently guide you through this hidden spot where 20 to 30 waterfalls of various sizes are lined up. The course is basically for intermediate and above level hikers, but we will provide careful guidance so that beginners can also participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

This course, located in a mountainous area of approximately 100,000 square meters, is one of Japan's longest, with a total distance of approximately 20km, allowing you to ride on authentic mountain trails. You may encounter numerous wild animals, including squirrels, foxes, raccoon dogs, deer, badgers, and wild boars, making for a truly enjoyable experience. While the 60-minute course offers mountain trails not available, the 90-minute course, our most popular, is guaranteed to leave you completely satisfied. Children aged 12 and over and 140cm tall may ride with parental consent. Please refrain from wearing heels as they are dangerous. Please wear attire that you don't mind getting dirty. What to expect: First-time visitors will receive instruction on how to ride an ATV. The actual experience lasts 90 minutes (excluding safety training, so you'll enjoy the full 90 minutes). Helmets and work gloves are available for free rental.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Award (Environment Minister's Award) Maniwa City Hiruzen Shimowa (Shitao) is an unexplored area where even locals do not set foot. The experienced Hiruzen Tour Desk members will guide you through the virgin beech forest that spreads out at the headwaters of the valley. If you do not have a guide, you may lose your sense of direction due to bad weather conditions, etc., and the risk is too high. We will guide you to the land of Please join us for this opportunity! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 75
• 5～6 hours

This is a highly recommended plan guided by a group of professional guides who won the 2018 Japan Ecotourism Grand Prize Special Award (Environment Minister's Award). It is a plan for enjoying river trekking in Yamanori Valley. Normal basic course (rental, etc.) None weekday price 5500 yen) There is a difference in the experience content and tour time compared to the plan. If you would like to play Tokoton with Yamanori Valley River Trekking, please apply. It is a tour full of surprises, impressions and thrills.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 85
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 11:00

Located in Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, Mount Kuma is a beloved local mountain with an elevation of 508 meters, yet it also fascinates visitors with its ancient mysteries. Mount Kuma was part of a caldera formed by volcanic activity approximately 73 to 80 million years ago. Its size stretched approximately 23 km north to south and 15 km east to west, making it comparable to the outer rim of Mount Aso. While the current topography does not reveal its original appearance, the distribution of rocks offers a glimpse of its majesty. There are 33 stone pyramids in the Kumayama area, the largest of which, located near the summit, is known as the Kumayama Ruins. The Historical Mystery Trail Walk - Kumayama Ruins Edition - explores the rich natural surroundings of Mount Kuma, including a rare stone pyramid unparalleled anywhere in Japan, as well as relics that offer clues to solving its mysteries. Meet at the Kumayama trailhead and enjoy a guided, approximately four-hour trail walk. There will be a lunch and coffee break at a rest area along the way. The tour is limited to small groups of 3-8 people. The itinerary may change depending on the JR timetable, season, and weather, so we will inform you of the exact itinerary when you contact us. This is a safe and fulfilling tour recommended for lovers of historical romance and nature. ~Experience Outline~ 11:00 Meeting 11:10 Warm-up/Trail Walk Departure We will explore Kumayama under the guidance of a guide. Lunch is scheduled at a rest point along the way (subject to change depending on the weather) 15:00 End

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 85
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 11:00

Long ago, Japanese people saw gods in nature. Until the introduction of Buddhism approximately 1,500 years ago, the Japanese believed that eight million gods resided within nature and worshipped it. They believed that gods resided in the sea, rivers, mountains, rocks, trees, natural phenomena such as rain and wind, and even in each land. Nature was both an object of awe and awe, but also a source of blessings, inspiring respect and awe. The idea of "living with nature" and "being in harmony with nature" formed the foundation of Japanese spirituality and has been passed down to the present day. The Historical Mystery Trail Walk - Kibi no Nakayama Edition - is a tour that immerses you in the history and nature of Kibi no Nakayama, where numerous traces of ancient people's nature worship remain. Meet at Kibitsuhiko Shrine and enjoy a guided, approximately four-hour trail walk. Along the way, you'll traverse Kibi no Nakayama, stopping for lunch and a coffee break. The tour is limited to small groups of 3-8 people. The itinerary may change depending on the JR timetable, season, and weather, so we will inform you of the exact itinerary when you contact us. This is a safe and fulfilling tour recommended for history buffs, nature lovers, and those who want to learn more about Japanese spirituality and animism. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 Visit to Kibitsuhiko Shrine 10:30 Warm-up/Kibi no Nakayama Trail Walk *Lunch break included 14:00 Disband at Kibitsuhiko Shrine

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:20

The Historical Mystery Trail Walk - Oni no Shiro Edition - is a tour that explores Oni no Shiro, the setting for the demon's dwelling in the fairy tale "Momotaro," and offers a chance to fully enjoy the history and nature of the area. Meet at Hattori Station on the JR Kibi Line and enjoy a guided, approximately 3.5-hour trail walk. Along the way, enjoy lunch and a coffee break inside the castle, and experience a mystery story that uncovers the secrets of the ancient Kibi Province's prosperity and its relationship with the Yamato Imperial Court. Tours are limited to small groups of 3-8 people. The itinerary may change depending on the JR schedule, season, and weather. We will inform you of the exact itinerary upon inquiry. This is a safe and fulfilling tour recommended for history buffs, nature lovers, and those interested in learning about the origins of the Momotaro legend. ~Experience Schedule~ 9:20 AM Meet at Hattori Station on the JR Kibi Line. 9:40 AM History Commentary and Warm-up: Learn about Oni no Shiro at the Oni no Shiro Visitor Center. Once you're ready to depart, warm up and begin the walk. 10:00 Walk around the castle grounds with the guidance of a trail walk guide. Lunch is scheduled at a rest point along the way (subject to change depending on the weather). 13:20 Disband. Disband at JR Kibi Line Hattori Station.

• For Rainy Days