【In September】 Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 13

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Let's experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura"♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆ Shiromachi Okoto Experience ☆ The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Experience the tones of traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shakuhachi, and sangen (shamisen) up close. Let's go ♪ "Shiromachi Okoto Experience" live This is a live performance of Japanese musical instruments provided by the long-established store specializing in Japanese musical instruments in Matsumoto City, Kokodo Wagakkiten, which was founded in 1880. Let's listen to performances by professional koto/sangen and shakuhachi musicians who are active in Matsumoto. Only at Shimoumadashi Hall (Shimoumadashi Hall), you can enjoy playing while feeling the breath of the performers in front of you♪★Recommended for those who want to get in touch with traditional Japanese culture Those who are interested in traditional Japanese musical instruments such as the koto and shakuhachi ★Price ★￣￣￣￣5,000 yen per person ★Closed days★ ￣￣￣￣￣Irregular ★Experience time★￣￣￣￣￣￣ 10:00-11:0013:00-14:0015:00-16:00 (Please arrive 5 minutes early) This plan is approximately 1 hour (60 minutes).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle might have played the koto as well...Let's wear a kimono and experience the koto! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura" ♪☆ A collaboration plan with kimono rental "Hanakomichi" is now available! ! "Kimono experience x Shiromachi Okoto experience" - Flow of the experience - ◎Please visit Hanakomichi (3-5-13-2F Ote, Matsumoto City).・After completing the reception, choose a kimono. ◎Hair styling: After using the restroom, get your hair styled. (Approximately 10 minutes) ◎Kimono dressing/dressing. (approx. 20 minutes) --- approximately 1 hour --- ◎ Travel time to the koto experience facility (approx. 15 minutes) *We will explain how to get to the koto experience facility on the day of the event.ーーーーーーーー ◎After arriving at the experience location ① Adjust the size of your nails ② Learn the basic posture ③ Practice Sakura Sakura ④ Finally, let's play an ensemble with the teacher Finally, you will receive a ``Certificate of Completion'' ♪ --- Approximately 1 hour --- ★ Recommended for the following people ★ Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture, those who are interested in the koto, and those who want to wear a kimono and take pictures while playing the koto ☆ ☆Event is being held☆☆ ・We are distributing kimono one-day passports to those who wear kimonos★ Listed at 40 stores! (Lots of miscellaneous goods, pubs, cafes, etc.!!) *Depending on the day of the week you apply, some stores may be closed. Please note. *・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆*・ﾟ・*:.｡.*.｡.:*・☆ Kimono, obi, half-collar, obi ornaments, and other items necessary for dressing are available here. Experience it empty-handed! 2. Dressing time is about 20 minutes. After walking around the town, you can return it until 17:00 on the day.3. A 1-2 minute walk to Matsumoto Castle, a popular sightseeing spot. Sightseeing will be a special memory♪4. If you wish, you can add a small hair set for an additional 1,700 yen (payable on the spot on the day).Up to 2 hair ornaments are also free♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 August 2nd and 3rd, and 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 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 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 11:00 / 17:00

This is a river SUP experience where you will ride a SUP down the Chikuma River in front of Togura Kamiyamada Onsen. Children in the 4th grade and above can experience this. SUP on a river is rare, but unlike lakes or the ocean, you can experience SUP in the current and spend an active time. Enjoy the view of the Shinshu mountains and the vast sky from the river.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan for you to participate on my bike! <Let's go around 4 points by cycling> Point 1. Hakuba Jumping Platform Point 2. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) <Course> Near Hakuba Village <Participation conditions> Those who are 140 cm or more in height and those under 15 years old are accompanied by a guardian. <Price> Per person: From 7,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan for you to go around on your own motorcycle! <Let's go around 7 points by cycling> Point 1. Himekawa Headwaters Nature Exploration Garden Point 2. Nishina Miho Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) Point 5. Hakuba Ohashi Point 6. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 7. Hakuba Jump Platform <Course> Hakuba Village Suburbs <Participation Conditions> Persons over 140 cm in height, accompanied by a guardian under 15 years old. <Price> Per person: From 15,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan with a rental motorcycle! <Let's go around 4 points by cycling> Point 1. Hakuba Jumping Platform Point 2. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) <Course> Near Hakuba Village <Participation conditions> Those who are 140 cm or more in height and those under 15 years old are accompanied by a guardian. <Price> Per person: From 7,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

A bike trip is the perfect way to see the most beautiful scenery of your life, passing by car fast and walking too late! Would you like to take a cycling trip around Hakuba Village? This is a plan for you to go around with a rental motorcycle! <Let's go around 7 points by cycling> Point 1. Himekawa Headwaters Nature Exploration Garden Point 2. Nishina Miho Point 3. Oide Park Point 4. Nohira Ippon Sakura (optional) Point 5. Hakuba Ohashi Point 6. Sokomiya Hosonosuwa Shrine Point 7. Hakuba Jump Platform <Course> Hakuba Village Suburbs <Participation Conditions> Persons over 140 cm in height, accompanied by a guardian under 15 years old. <Price> Per person: From 15,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

For those who want to start riding a bicycle, run long distances, climb comfortably, and further enhance their cardiopulmonary function! !! Nagano Prefecture strengthening coach will teach the practice elements necessary for road bikes. [Coach: Norihiko Oshima] Former representative of Nagano Prefecture, currently a member of the Nagano Prefecture Cycling Federation strengthening committee, possesses a JSPO coach qualification. Taking advantage of the competition experience in the national polity, all Japan, business team, etc., we will teach not only roads but also tracks. [Schedule] We will do a preparatory exercise before the start of the meeting. ↓ Departure Departure for training. Please contact us as we will prepare a support car. ↓ <Course 1> or <Course 2> * Please see below for course details <Course 1> Meteor Garden → Poka-Poka Land → Miasa → Nakayama Kogen → Omachi → Three Lakes of Nishina → Meteor Garden Miasa has an all-Japan course I have. We will guide you upon request. <Course 2> Meteor Garden → Three Lakes of Nishina → Kashima Yari Ski Resort → Oguma Forest Road → Three Lakes of Nishina → Meteor Garden Routes can be added or reduced. We will make proposals in line with your pace. ↓ End of training Thank you for your hard work. Have a good time in no time! The painful time shouldn't be long! We look forward to seeing you again. * The tour schedule is a guide only.

• 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 special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th for the Katakai Fireworks Festival. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Our most popular course! Let's enjoy longer (+30-40 minutes) than normal Rafting Basically, it is a course that even beginners can enjoy, so Female customers are also pleased ♪ This course will work together to overcome the fierce waves. Occasionally, you can enjoy the river by playing in the river or diving. Please be assured that we will give a lecture before the experience. ~ Flow of the On the day ① Office meeting, reception ② Guide introduction, tour flow Explanations, after changing clothes, equipment installation ③ Move to the starting point by shuttle car Explanations preparatory exercises, track and field lectures, and safety management ⑤ Rafting to rafting ⑥ Take a break and arrive at the goal point ⑦ Move office by shuttle car ⇒ Change clothes ⇒ Dissolution Move office by shuttle car ⇒ Change clothes ⇒ Dissolution

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a plan that you can use the large communal bath of Village Azumino. Hot spring, the hot spring water in the large communal bath is 73m underground. It is a famous water with plenty of minerals pumped up. Through a play in the wilderness called Rafting, Shinshu surrounded by wonderful mountains and rivers I want more people to know the goodness of Shinshu and the splendor of nature.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a plan that you can use the large communal bath of Village Azumino. Hot spring, the hot spring water in the large communal bath is 73m underground. It is a famous water with plenty of minerals pumped up. Through a play in the wilderness called Rafting, Shinshu surrounded by wonderful mountains and rivers I want more people to know the goodness of Shinshu and the splendor of nature.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

If you participate with more people, you will get a yen Sale Excellent access, 7 minutes by car from Azumino Interchange! It goes down a clear stream with outstanding transparency. Rafting Azumino is a course for beginners, so it is popular with Female Please be assured that we will give a lecture before the experience. Shinshu, surrounded by wonderful mountains and rivers, Through the play in the wilderness called Rafting I want more people to know the goodness of Shinshu and the splendor of nature. ~ Flow of the On the day ① Office meeting, reception ② Guide introduction, tour flow Explanations, after changing clothes, equipment installation ③ Move to the starting point by shuttle car Explanations preparatory exercises, track and field lectures, and safety management ⑤ Rafting to rafting ⑥ Take a break and arrive at the goal point ⓻ Move office by shuttle car ⇒ Change clothes ⇒ Dissolve Move office by shuttle car ⇒ Change clothes ⇒ Dissolution

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

"SHIGAKOGEN MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY" is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture, Joshinetsu National Park. I want you to feel the seasonal beauty of Shiga Kogen that is designated as the core area of ​​the UNESCO Eco Park in the body and to make a new discovery. From such a feeling, we will offer a new Shiga Kogen, centering on water activities such as "SUP" and "Canyoning".

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

A Japanese culture experience plan (tea ceremony, kimono, kimono walk) where you can experience Japanese culture at a convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. After the tea ceremony experience, it is a plan where you can enjoy walking and taking selfies while feeling the bustle and seasons around Lake Kawaguchi. The minimum number of participants is 2 people. This plan allows children and men to experience the experience without wearing a kimono. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Easy dressing & costume selection 15 minutes ② Tea ceremony experience Matcha & Japanese sweets tasting 20 minutes ③ Walking around Lake Kawaguchi wearing a kimono 90 minutes ④ Changing clothes 3 minutes

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

You can take wedding photos in the nature-rich Karuizawa. Why not leave a memory of the natural appearance of the couple, taken by a high-level photographer with many years of experience in wedding photography throughout Japan and overseas? [What is included in the plan] ・Photo shoot at 3 locations in Karuizawa city + 1 location outside the city ・Photo data (approximately 350 shots) ・Transportation (within Karuizawa city) ・Photo quality adjustment ・Bride's hair and makeup ・Artificial flower bouquet & boutonniere & headpiece ・Hair and makeup included [Notes] ・Additional fee for shooting on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: ¥22,000 ・Admission fees for each facility ↳● Grassland, babbling river & forest stairs...Admission fee from ¥2,500 (tax included) ↳● Flowers and pond...Admission fee from ¥3,200 (tax included)

• Age 16～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

You can take wedding photos in the nature-rich Karuizawa. Why not leave a memory of the natural appearance of the couple, taken by a high-level photographer with many years of experience in wedding photography throughout Japan and overseas? [What is included in the plan] ・Photo shoot at 3 locations in Karuizawa city + 1 location outside the city ・Photo data (about 250 shots) ・Transportation (within Karuizawa city) ・Photo quality adjustment ・Bride's hair and makeup ・Artificial flower bouquet & boutonniere & headpiece ・Hair and makeup included [Notes] ・Additional fee for shooting on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: ¥22,000 ・Admission fees for each facility ↳● Grassland, babbling river & forest stairs...Admission fee from ¥2,500 (tax included) ↳● Flowers and pond...Admission fee from ¥3,200 (tax included)

• Age 17～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

You can take wedding photos in the nature-rich Karuizawa. Why not leave a memory of the natural appearance of the couple, taken by a high-level photographer with many years of experience in wedding photography throughout Japan and overseas? [What is included in the plan] ・Photo shoot at 3 locations in Karuizawa city ・Photo data (approximately 150 shots) ・Transportation (within Karuizawa city) ・Photo quality adjustment ・Bride's hair and makeup ・Artificial flower bouquet & boutonniere & headpiece ・Hair and makeup included [Notes] ・Additional fee for photo shoot on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: ¥22,000 ・Admission fees for each facility ↳● Grassland, babbling river & forest stairs...Admission fee from ¥2,500 (tax included) ↳● Flowers and pond...Admission fee from ¥3,200 (tax included)

• Age 17～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

You can take wedding photos in the nature-rich Karuizawa. Why not leave a memory of the natural appearance of the couple, taken by a high-level photographer with many years of experience in wedding photography throughout Japan and overseas? [What is included in the plan] ・Photo shoot at two locations in Karuizawa city ・Photo data (approximately 100 shots) ・Transportation (within Karuizawa city) ・Photo quality adjustment ・Hair and makeup for the bride ・Artificial flower bouquet & boutonniere & headpiece ・Hair and makeup included [Notes] ・Additional fee for shooting on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: ¥22,000 ・Admission fees for each facility ↳● Grassland, babbling river & forest stairs...Admission fee from ¥2,500 (tax included) ↳● Flowers and pond...Admission fee from ¥3,200 (tax included)

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

You can take wedding photos in the nature-rich Karuizawa. Why not leave a memory of the natural appearance of the couple, taken by a high-level photographer with many years of experience in wedding photography throughout Japan and overseas? [What is included in the plan] ・One location in Karuizawa city ・Shooting data (about 50 shots) ・Transportation (within Karuizawa city) ・Photo quality adjustment ・Bride's hair and makeup ・Artificial flower bouquet & boutonniere & headpiece ・Hair and makeup included [Notes] ・Additional fee for shooting on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: ¥22,000 ・Admission fees for each facility ↳● Grassland, babbling river & forest stairs...Admission fee from ¥2,500 (tax included) ↳● Flowers and pond...Admission fee from ¥3,200 (tax included) ↳● Ichimura Memorial Hall...Admission fee from ¥1,600 (tax included)

• 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 1～Age 85
• Within 1 hour

The entire experience takes 15 to 30 minutes, so it's perfect for when you have a bit of free time! Enjoy a casual kimono experience. Please enjoy taking photos inside the building. You can also take photos at the photo panels of Mt. Fuji or in the Japanese-style room.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Great power! ! "Forest of the roller coaster" Japan's first! 8-wheel drive buggy "Argo". 8-wheel-drive buggy in the woods at the instructor of the operation will Bakuso! Please experience the off-road of the great power that is also used in the field of disaster relief. Voice not think that the "Wo ~" regardless of adults and children will cause out.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Challenge the racing machine! Ride the rental cart (60 km / h) twice for about 15 minutes. After that, you will experience a racing kart (90 km / h) for about 15 minutes. Recommended for those who are interested. Please wear a "racing suit" for your safety when riding. Please dress coolly and challenge a powerful racing machine. The staff will teach you carefully, so please try the fast cart.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours

It will be a vertical trekking that you can enjoy a sense of accomplishment. The flowers that can be enjoyed vary depending on the season, so you can enjoy them as many times as you like at different times. From the top of the mountain, please enjoy the mountains such as Yatsugatake, Mt. Fuji, and the Alps! Since it is a course for advanced users, it is recommended for those who have trekking experience and those who are confident in their physical strength ♪ There is always one nature guide (guide) for each event increase. Introducing flowers and wild birds, trivia of trees-names of mountains you want, and specialized stories such as the history of volcanoes, we will guide you with easy-to-understand explanations. It is a content that even experienced trekking people can fully enjoy! ■ Program Information ■ ・ Holding time: 9: 00-14: 00 ・ Meeting place: Takamine Kogen Visitor Center ・ Time required: Approximately 5 hours of advanced course ・ Equipment: ・ Long-sleeved long pants ・ Hat ・ Mountain climbing shoes (or wearing) Familiar sports shoes) ・ Drinking water * Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, towels, etc. at your own discretion * Alpine plants can only be observed until early September. After that, it will be held as yellow leaves and trekking.

• Age 3～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

The most popular and cheapest plan. Recommended for customers who want to experience kimono easily.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups