Things to do in Koushinetsu

• Age 7～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

[Accompanied by a certified instructor! ! ] First, give a lecture on land and enter! After actually experiencing SUP near the shore and getting used to it, it's time to cruise around Lake Saiko! You can enjoy the sound of birds chirping, the sight of fish swimming, and the rustic Saiko Lake, surrounded by the Misaka Mountains and the Aokigahara Forest, from a different perspective. There are lodging facilities such as guesthouses and campgrounds scattered nearby, so it is recommended for large groups of women's trips, men's trips, couples, and families! You might even be able to meet the extinct species of ``Kunimasu'' to make memories for your children! ! This is a plan recommended by instructors! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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,

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

[A hiking tour that delves into the hidden charms of the famous and mysterious forest "Aokigahara Jukai" located at the foot of Mt. Fuji] Can't use a compass? Do you get lost easily? A guide who loves nature will do his best to explain the origins and charms of this beautiful forest while unraveling the many mysteries surrounding Aokigahara Jukai! The tour course is relatively flat and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and nationalities (English is also OK)! If you are visiting Yamanashi, please come and walk through the "Jukai" with us! *The tour route may change depending on the season, weather, and date.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 55
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

[Accompanied by a certified instructor! ! ] Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and rejuvenate your mind and body at Lake Kawaguchi, which is full of negative ions. With Mt. Fuji in the background, it's sure to be Instagrammable! ! A guide with extensive water play experience will give you a fun and detailed lecture. First, give a lecture on land and enter! After actually experiencing SUP near the shore and getting used to it, we will aim for "Unoshima, the only island in Yamanashi Prefecture"! ! *Depending on the season and time of day, the wind may blow strongly, and there may be some aftereffects due to the large number of watercraft, speedboats, sightseeing boats, etc. There is no problem even if you have no experience, but if you are concerned about children accompanying you, or if you are traveling in a group of 5 or more, we recommend the "Saiko Plan".

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 16:00

At the local cuisine experience class [Fujiya], you can experience making "Houtou", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introduction to Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, in the Fuji Five Lakes area of Yamanashi Prefecture, and we offer an experience class where you can make and eat Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come to our restaurant when you stop by the Fuji Five Lakes area. ☆★Introduction to the Houtou Making Experience☆★Houtou is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture that is loved by many people. There are few local foods that are as popular as this one, and for a long time, "oneri for breakfast, barley rice for lunch, and pumpkin hoto for dinner" seemed to have been the standard for daily life in the rural areas of Koshu. In 2007, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Local Dishes of Rural Areas" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which are known in farming, mountain and fishing villages all over Japan and are widely supported by the people. Unlike regular noodles, hoto noodles do not need to be left to rest. Therefore, you will make the noodles by hand from the powder state. It will be quite a voluminous meal, so please come hungry. We also offer a dyeing experience where you can experience the traditional Japanese dyeing technique using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hoto experience. In the dyeing experience, we will carefully explain each step, so those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with peace of mind. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands will create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆Recommended for◆Those who want to try famous Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose who want to make local Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka or Lake KawaguchiThose who want to experience cooking with their childrenThose looking for an experience programThose who are having trouble sightseeing on rainy daysThose looking for sightseeing in English*Due to the nature of our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases we can accept reservations at the time you wish. Please check the reservation status once.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 1～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Oshino Hakkai Soba", a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. Why not try making Oshino Hakkai soba noodles using melted snow from Mt. Fuji as a memory of your trip to Yamanashi Prefecture? This is an experience of making traditional Japanese cuisine that has a long history. Oshino Hakkai is a tourist destination with eight ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's spring water. The pond formed by spring water is highly transparent and has been selected as one of the top 100 famous waters, making Oshino Hakkai a very popular spot for delicious seafood. There are many soba making experiences all over Japan, but this is the only place where you can eat soba made with Mt. Fuji spring water. Anyone can easily make Oshino Hakkai soba. In this experience, even those who are new to cooking, such as those who are not familiar with cooking, small children, and those who have never made soba, can participate with confidence. Among the customers who have participated so far, many have made reservations for groups such as family and friends, and the more people there, the more exciting it will be. Not only children but also adults can enjoy the extraordinary work of making noodles. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience project If you are looking for someone who is having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day If you are looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

[Plan Summary] This is an experience of walking around the beautiful snow scenery of Echigo Yuzawa, a snow resort 70 minutes from Tokyo. Since it is a private experience, you can walk at your own pace. The walking area is a deep snow area, so you can wear special equipment (snowshoes) and enjoy the snow scenery while walking on the fresh snow. * Echigo Yuzawa is below freezing in winter, so it may be difficult to take pictures with ordinary camera equipment in such a harsh environment. Professional photographers will use professional equipment to take the best photos. [About the course] The course starts from Little Japan ECHIGO and goes around the foot of Higashitani Mountain. Since you will walk while looking at the scenery and taking photos, the total time for the experience is about 1 hour. It is a course that even beginners can enjoy. * Courses can be flexibly adapted to the customer's level. [About snowshoes] If you walk on fluffy new snow in regular shoes, you will sink, but by wearing snowshoes, you can walk on the snow without sinking, and you can explore the snowy scenery that is usually not easy to reach. Anyone can enjoy this activity, from those who are new to snow country activities to those who are not good at skiing or snowboarding! [Recommended for] Those who want a special trip! Those who want a memorable experience! Those who want to experience a snowy country! [Rental equipment] The experience fee includes the following rental equipment. ・Snowshoes, trekking poles *Rentals are available for an additional fee. Please let us know in advance if you need them. (We may not be able to prepare them due to limited sizes and quantities.) Snowwear top and bottom... 1,500 yen Snow boots... 1,000 yen Gloves, goggles... 500 yen each [Things to bring] ・Clothing (snowwear and warm clothes) *Heattech and cotton T-shirts are not recommended as they do not dry quickly and may cause you to get cold from sweat during breaks.・Sunglasses, hat (knit cap, etc.) 【Experience Schedule】Example (Meeting time can be adjusted.) 13:00 Meet at Echigo Yuzawa Station 13:30 Arrive at the starting point, change clothes, prepare 14:00 Experience starts 16:00 Experience ends 16:30 Relax in the hot spring 【Experience fee includes】 Photo shoot fee Rental fee (snowshoes, trekking poles) Hot spring ticket (with towel) Insurance ☆Options (additional charges) Digital photo book ... 3,000 yen Snowwear top and bottom rental ... 1,500 yen Snow boots ... 1,000 yen Gloves, goggles rental ... 500 yen each

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

You can experience laser engraving at Azumino's wooden chopsticks Fab factory. ★Please make a reservation by phone on the day or if you are alone. The experience will be held in a home workshop. Up to 15 people can experience the experience in the workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood will fill the air... that alone will relax your mind! You can choose from three types of key chains and create up to two! Draw your own illustration to match the size of the material. Give the illustration you drew to the staff, who will import it into a computer and output it to a laser processing engraving machine for engraving. Draw a rough sketch with a pencil, make it thicker with a marker, and engrave it with a laser engraving machine to transform it into an original item! Your child's drawings and letters can be engraved as they are, so it will also be a commemorative item of their growth! You can make an original key chain that no one else has and that is not sold anywhere. It is perfect for yourself, as a gift, or as a surprise commemorative item. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Choose the type of key chain while looking at the sample. (Some materials may incur a difference in price) ③ Handwrite the illustration and letters according to the size of the material. *Please complete the illustration within 30 minutes as it is a one-hour experience. ④ Once the illustration is complete, our staff will upload it to a computer and engrave it with a laser processing machine. ⑤ It's also interesting to watch the laser engraving process. ⑥ If you don't have time, please come and pick it up as soon as it's finished. *The engraving time varies depending on the size and material of the illustration drawn. ⑨ It's done!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 69
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:45 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:15 / 17:00

Challenge! Off-road experience Run through a completely original course in the forest using techniques. It's a course that makes you wonder, "Well! Can you run in such a place?" !! * Those who have completed the experience course can also enjoy the top course and night cruise. * 1 Course capacity is limited to 6 people. note that. * Please contact us in advance for use by customers over 70 years old.

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• For Rainy Days
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 11:00 / 13:30

Enjoy a leisurely morning kayak on the calm lake. [Plan details] Early morning is the best time to see Mt. Fuji. The lake is shrouded in early morning mist, and Mt. Fuji is illuminated by the morning sun. We will take you to an elegant and special morning on the lake! This is a kayak experience course of about 1 hour and 30 minutes (1 hour on the lake). The guide will provide solid support for beginners and children! Includes a guide's photo shoot. *Please refrain from bringing dogs from November due to the drop in water temperature. Winter clothing for kayaking is also available. Free rental of winter clothing that can be worn over your own clothes! Even those who don't want to get wet can enjoy it with peace of mind. [Price] ▼ Adults: 6,500 yen (tax included) ▼ Elementary school students and younger: 4,000 yen (tax included) <Schedule> ① Meet at NaturaBase at 7:00 AM/11:00 AM/1:30 PM If you need to change clothes and prepare, please come 15 minutes before. ↓ ② Lecture First, we will start with an explanation and practice on land. The guide will give you a thorough lecture! Even beginners can participate with confidence. Once you get used to it to a certain extent, you will go out to the lake and practice paddling. ↓③ Kayaking experience starts We will provide you with a special moment! ↓④ AM8:30/12:30/PM15:00 NaturaBase Disbandment [What to bring] ・Change of clothes ・Towel ・Hat [Things you should have] ・Sunscreen ・Sunglasses ・Glasses band [Clothing] In summer, please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. In spring, autumn, and winter, the temperature at Lake Kawaguchi can drop suddenly, so please dress warmly. In spring, autumn, and winter, we will lend you a cold weather jacket, boots, and gloves that you can wear over your own clothes for free!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★What is a snowshoe experience?★ It is an experience of walking on snow wearing "Western snowshoes" that allow you to easily walk on deep snow that is difficult to walk on with shoes. By spreading the surface area of the sole of your foot, your weight is distributed and you are less likely to sink into the snow, making it easier to walk around. When you hear "snowshoeing," many people think of mountain climbing, but our experience is a snowshoeing experience that takes you a little way from the slopes into nature! Even those who are not physically fit can enjoy it ♪ Depending on the snow conditions, you can sled down the slopes! Run through the snow fields! Jump into the snow! Why not leave the slopes and enter nature to try snowshoeing? [Reservation period] December 24th to March 28th (planned) [Experience time] ① 10:00-11:30 ② 13:00-14:30 ③ 15:00-16:30 [Price] 8 years old and above: 4,500 yen per person [Target age] 8 years old and above [Time required] Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes [Access method] 5 minutes from Yuzawa IC, 12 minutes walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station, 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Ekimae Bus Stop

• With Pets
• For Groups