Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 8

• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Why not try a new adventure in one of Japan's most scenic spots, Shosenkyo? This area is crisscrossed with the approach to Kanazakura Shrine and daily life roads, and there is an old mountain path called "Mugizaka Road". This is a new mountain bike tour that uses this road as a stage, where you can put your mountain bike on the Shosenkyo Ropeway and enjoy a trail ride from the top of the mountain. Once you get on the ropeway, it's only a 5-minute ride to the summit station. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. Experience the ancient roads that connect the rich nature and history with ease and exhilaration on the latest E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike). In addition to mountain bike skill training and route guides, our staff who are familiar with the local area will carefully explain the forests, history, and local information according to your request. Of course, please feel free to contact us about the fun of after-ride activities such as local hot springs, meals, and souvenirs. [What is an E-MTB (electrically assisted mountain bike)? ] Just by pedaling lightly, you can exert more than twice the power of your legs, so you can move forward easily. The bike is so comfortable that you can easily have a conversation even while climbing. The idea that "climbing a bike is tough" is now a thing of the past. Please enjoy this new sensation. [What is included in the price] Rental fee (E-MTB, helmet, protector, gloves), guide fee, transportation fee, drink fee, environmental maintenance and management cooperation fee * 5,000 yen discount if you bring your own mountain bike (If the bike you bring is poorly maintained or not suitable for serious off-road riding, we may refuse to allow you to use it.) [Not included in the tour price] Meals, insurance [Insurance fee] 600 yen [Participation conditions] ・Mountain bike experience of 1 year or more *Tour content and required time may change significantly depending on the skill of the participants. [Minimum number of participants] 1 person

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a guided tour of Mt.Fuji climbing from the foot of Mt.Fuji to the second station. Mt. Fuji Adventure from the foot of the mountain to the 2nd station is a route that can be enjoyed all year round, so it is especially recommended for outdoor beginners and families with small children. We propose how to enjoy Mt. Fuji according to the age of the child. As an entry course for those who challenge Mt. Fuji climbing in the summer, you can observe the diverse nature of Mt. Fuji and tour the historical sites that constitute cultural value.

• Age 8～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Trek from the foot of Mt. Fuji to the 5th station while feeling the rich nature. It is a guided tour where you can also visit power spots such as the historic sites of religious mountain climbing at the trailhead. After visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine for safe climbing, move to Umagaeshi (the point where the horses were returned when the road became steep) and start trekking on the Fujiyoshidaguchi mountain trail, which has been used for a long time. This mountain trail is dotted with shrines and torii gates that tell the history of religious climbing. Embark on a journey to feel the historical background of religious mountain climbing while visiting ancient cultural heritage. There is plenty of nature up to the 5th station, so you can refresh yourself while walking along the green and pleasant road while observing the topography and the ecosystem of animals and plants formed by the volcano. It is a field where you can experience Mt. Fuji where nature and culture are in harmony.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a 60-minute tour plan of sailing kayak "Mirage Tandem Island". Mirage Tandem Island (Mirage Tandem Island) is a sailing kayak equipped with HOBIE's proprietary system called Mirage Drive, which makes it easier and faster than rowing with oars! In addition, the instructor will use the wind to operate the kayak with a sail and take you where you want to go. You don't have to worry about overturning, so you can ride with your dog! (Charged) Also, there is basically no need to worry about getting wet, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and are easy to move around in. *If it rains lightly, the event will be held, so please bring rain gear if rain is expected. The instructor will guide you through the nature and recommended points of Saiko. It is a guided tour for one person, as well as for one group of friends and family only. Please come and experience a special time on the lake that you cannot experience in everyday life.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Rent a traditional house with an irori hearth, Toro - a house that spins history - and enjoy the local tastes of autumn with the experience of making your own gohei mochi. This plan includes a robatayaki food set using the irori hearth. Our staff will prepare the fire in the hearth and the ingredients. All you have to do is light the fire in the hearth and enjoy it at your own convenience. Enjoy a casual and gourmet trip to Shinshu. [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Pickled Nozawana Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Clean spring water flows from the Southern Alps, and delicious rice is cultivated. Let's use this locally grown rice to make local dishes of this area together^^ Miso, which is essential for gohei mochi, is also locally grown! We will make several types of miso to suit your preferences, such as sweet miso, walnut miso, and sansho miso, and use them in gohei mochi. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the precious experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! ~Experience timetable~ ◆ Arrival We serve Takato Houjicha, a traditional tea from Ina. Take your time drinking tea and exploring the traditional Japanese house! ◆ Let's cook rice in a clay pot! Let's start cooking right away, first cook rice in a clay pot♪ ◆ Let's make miso sauce! Secret miso sauce ^^ You'll find yourself tasting it ^^;;; ◆ Let's make dumplings! Stick them together with your hands! It's the old-fashioned way of making them, and children will definitely have fun! ◆Meals Light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the locally grown autumn flavors and the gohei mochi you just made.---------------- [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set We cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day you arrive, so they are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the above plan, we will only accept reservations and will provide them if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only provide ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Old folk house Toro - a house that spins history - is available for exclusive use! This is a food set plan where you can light a fire in the hearth and enjoy locally produced ingredients. It can be used for both lunch and dinner. The staff will light the hearth and prepare the ingredients. You can light the ingredients yourself and enjoy it freely. ◆Example of food set◆ [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Nozawana pickles [From September 26th, we will serve new rice] Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Our proud Matsutake rice is made with delicious local rice made with clean spring water from the Southern Alps. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the rare experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set As we cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day of your visit, matsutake mushrooms are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the plan above, please make a reservation only, and they will be provided only if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only serve ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The Northern Alps International Art Festival 2024 will be held from Friday, September 13th to Monday, November 4th, 2024. Upon request, you can enjoy art on a SUP. If you would like to enjoy the art, you will need to purchase an appreciation passport or individual appreciation ticket. Just looking at Kurobe Dam is amazing! If you walk with a guide, you won't miss the highlights, and if you listen to the guide's stories, you will be impressed many times over! Course overviewKansai Electric Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Meeting/Starting Point) → 220 indoor steps → Dam Observation Deck (Explanation of the dam, etc.) → Outdoor Stairs (Closed in early spring, return up the 220 indoor steps) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → In front of the Memorial Monument for Fallen Workers (Explanation of the Memorial Monument, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Center of the Dam Dam (Explanation of dam water release, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kansai Electric Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Disbanding/Terminus) The dam water release period is from around June 26th to around October 15th. Dam water release time: 6:00-17:30 in early summer. Cancelled due to weather. Fees: 6,050 yen per person for a group of 5, 30,250 yen for a group of 5.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

It is a meal plan at a long-established restaurant in Little Kyoto "Kamo" in Hokuetsu ♪ <Kiyountei Yamashige> Founded 180 years ago. The shop name "Yamaju" is derived from the fact that the first generation was called "Kamiyama no Shigebei" and was popular. At the time of its founding, it ran a bathhouse called "Yuya Chojuyu," which was a popular place to soak in hot water, eat leisurely, and drink alcohol. In the Taisho era, I also worked on Western food. Since then, it has been operating as a Japanese restaurant. In 1959 and 20th year, the imperial family visited us. You can spend a comfortable space with a pure Japanese-style space and the cuisine and hospitality unique to a long-established restaurant. It was published in the 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata. Fall 2021 The building was certified as a national registered tangible cultural property.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00

It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a plan that you can run the rental cart for 15 minutes per round 3 times at a good price.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00

In Matsumoto, a town where rich nature and tradition combine, you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures at once: kimono, rickshaw, and shamisen. [Kimono selection/dressing/hair set] Please choose your favorite kimono at "Hanakomichi" in front of Matsumoto Castle. We can also assist you in coordinating items according to the season and the customer. Dressed in traditional Japanese costumes and having your hair styled by a stylist, you will be able to feel the Japanese etiquette through your attire. Now the nostalgic experience begins. [Round around Matsumoto Castle and the castle town by rickshaw] A rickshaw will pick you up at "Hanakomichi". Enjoy the atmosphere of a castle town while listening to the history of Matsumoto Castle and town from the hawker. Along the way, we will talk about recommended shops and information that may not be found in guidebooks, tailored to your interests. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" in Nakamachi. The view from the rickshaw is higher than usual. It will be an elegant moment. [Learn about the shamisen from a musician and watch a live performance] At the end of the experience, go to the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" and enjoy a shamisen performance experience under the guidance of a musician and a live performance just for customers. The sound of the shamisen that you hear live is truly the traditional sound of Japan. Experience the unique aesthetic sense and sensibility of the Japanese through the shamisen, which has been loved for a long time in Japan. The sound of the shamisen echoing through Matsumoto, a town where tradition and nature blend together, will surely make your trip an unforgettable memory.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for a special period on the Katakai Fireworks Festival on September 9th and 10th. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

Why don't you experience making soba noodles at Village IRORI, an old folk house built in the Meiji era with a hearth? Ina City, Nagano Prefecture is the birthplace of Shinshu Soba, and local soba noodle masters teach traditional handmade soba noodles that have been around for a long time. You can enjoy the struck soba on the spot. Please leave it to the soba noodle making master to boil delicious soba noodles and soba noodles! We will teach you how to boil delicious soba that you can enjoy at home. Shinshu soba craftsmen will teach you authentic handmade soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. Approximately 2 hours from arrival time to the end of meal (about 2.5 hours for a large number of 10 or more people) ◆ Start time is between 9:00 and 17:00, according to customer's request increase. As a guide: ・ For lunch, start at 10:30 to 12:00. ・ For dinner, start at 17:00 to 18:30.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Everyone can ride a rental cart if the height is 140 cm more . In addition, the license also be unnecessary license! Please try and taste the speed of the difference with the go-kart amusement park! !

• Age 8～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This course is a half-day HOBIE sailing kayak lesson for those who are new to sailing. In addition to sailing HOW TO, we will lecture on the flow from warm-up to getting out on the water, and the goal is for participants to learn simple sailing methods in this course. We will carefully school each and every one of you so that beginners and beginner sailors can master the basic maneuvers. I'm interested in sailing, but I'm a little worried... but I want to try a little! It is recommended for anyone who wants! We look forward to your participation ♪ [Lesson contents] Explanation @ HOBIE base ・ Principle of yacht movement ・ Explanation of Tandem Island ・ Explanation of wind and direction of movement・Control the sail and rudder according to the wind ・Direction change "Duck/Jive" ・How to see the wind → Set a goal and go there

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Friends with each other and work colleagues, group rental in the race of a team is recommended! Because there is a podium, after the end of the race also champagne OK! Why do not you taste the racer mood together with friends?

• For Groups