Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 8

• Age 16～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is an experience where you can actually wear a kimono, not just see it, but wear it, such as Honshiozawa, a traditional Japanese craft with a delicate texture and a crisp feel, and Shiozawa Tsumugi, which was created by applying the techniques of Echigo Jofu, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In a kimono, you can stroll around Bokushi Street, where the streetscape of Shiozawa-juku on the Mikuni Kaido remains. *Staff can speak simple English and use a translator. <Please inquire> We can also accommodate original plans, such as lunch included.

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yamaju's Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street called Longevity Street and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

[Enjoy the local flavor] "Anbo" is a steamed dumpling made by wrapping radish greens and sweet bean paste in a skin made from rice flour. It is a local dish in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture and northern Nagano Prefecture, and is eaten as a staple food or snack. It is said that it was originally made by processing broken rice in the past, and is also part of Japan's MOTTAINAI culture. Nowadays, delicious "anbo" is made using "Koshihikari rice from Uonuma." You will learn from local mothers and make it together, so even beginners can feel at ease. If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, our staff will assist you with Google Translate.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Mt. Takamine is set as a beginner's course. The first climb is a steep slope, but it is a relatively gentle hike along the ridge. Even though it's a beginner's course, the view from the top of the mountain is outstanding! You can see the Northern Alps covered in snow, the Central and Southern Alps, Mt. Yatsugatake, and depending on the weather, you can even see Mt. Fuji. In particular, Mt. Takamine has a lot of experiences that can only be enjoyed when it is snowing! The gentle road along the ridge goes over the snow cornices, the food marks of animals, the footprints of walking, and so on. It's a small discovery, but it's a great pleasure to find it in nature or by yourself! This is the most popular program with the most applications. The course is designed for beginners, so it's not hard to walk, so you can feel the presence of animals and the atmosphere of nature.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:30

It is an experience-based flight show by hawks and owls in the rich nature around Lake Kawaguchi. There is also Explanations of the raptor's living body by the instructor.

• Pickup Service

• 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
• Within 1 hour

Japan's No. 1 peach village! Experience making a parfait using fruits from Yamanashi, the fruit kingdom! This program allows you to enjoy fruits all year round, with strawberries from December to May, cherries in June, peaches from July to August, and grapes from September to November, and experience making your own original fruit parfait. Choose from handmade gelato made with fruits from Yamanashi Prefecture and assemble your parfait.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups