【Activities in Summer】 Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 13

• Age 15～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

■ Forest bath and bank area. This is a wide course that can be used by beginners. There are various courses such as a wood chip course in a cool forest even in summer, a bank course that beginners and intermediates can enjoy, and a course that allows intermediate skiers to freely run on the ski slopes. The bank area is directly connected to the Cortina Ski Resort Campground. There is also a place where you can take a break with your family. ～ Flow of the day ～ Meeting, bicycle inspection, explanation of how to ride 10 minutes Basic lecture on bank course 30 minutes Ride to destination 120 minutes

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucrative lives making their living by shipping cargo and selling local products (mainly agricultural). The city was flooded with sailors from all over the world, allowing Niigata to blend and change with their influence. Join us on an historical walking tour through the old port town Niigata, where we will explore the unique harmony of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s.

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• For Family

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha's popularity grew, OIRAN were considered the trend-setters of Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-class men. In Niigata, OIRAN were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience al l the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30

In the Showa period, Furumachi stood along with Shimbashi (Tokyo) and Gion (Kyoto). Discover the beauty of this historical district, while strolling through the through quaint Niigata allies. Let's march together through the night streets, visit high-class restaurants and traditional Izakaya, and meet many interesting locals. Doubtlessly, this will be a “sake memory”

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Become yourself a sake master after taking part in EDGE OF NIIGATA's unique lecture. You will not only gain the skills to differentiate all the types of sake, but you will also learn the best food pairing options for each type. The lecture takes place in a renovated traditional Japanese home that is now a restaurant-café with a unique retro feel. First, you will receive our Sake presentation. Then, you can test your new skills with practice. Try four different types of Sake and match them with freshly prepared delicious traditional Japanese dishes.

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• Age 18～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 12:00

Stay in a traditional Japanese private house, Ayurvedic treatment based on Japanese hospitality and traditional Indian medicine You can enjoy a special course only for you.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is a recommended course for those who want to fly in the sky with their own power, and want to Paragliding . This will become a trainee Paramate and will be licensed at the first stage of Paragliding . You can acquire the skills and primitive knowledge that you can take off / landing, straight flight etc. by yourself.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Why don't you go looking for the Japanese endemic Japanese endemic species? A guide will guide you to a secret spot.

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• Age 6～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Why don't you try to enjoy fun and fun of new-style marine sports at the All Japan Fly Board Association official shop safely and happily? It is the birth of a new kind of "Yokonori". Please try it by all means.

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• Age 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment lasts approximately 70 minutes for each person. *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. The plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment takes about 40 minutes per person. *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. The plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

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• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! Lose track of time all by yourself, and relieve stress and body distortion! *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. This plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Surfing is okay in the absolute beginner. Surfboards, also can rent a wet suit Please leave all staff from the reciprocating movement of up to local up to lessons. What is needed is sufficient about towels and beach sandals and lunch. Carefully make it easier to understand as much as possible. Please apply also feel free to at each other friends even one person.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a day trip hot spring plan of Kidoike Onsen Hotel. The natural hot springs that flow directly from the source are colorless and transparent simple hot springs that are gentle on the skin. Efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, arthralgia, rheumatism, sensitivity to cold, recovery from fatigue Green season is mountain climbing, hiking, touring, cycling, etc. Winter season is skiing, snowboarding, playing in the snow, snowshoes, etc. After moving, please be healed in the hot spring.

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• For Family

• Age 16～Age 60
• 4～5 hours

It is possible to leave a photo of the interior and exterior of a historic building that has been certified as a national registered tangible cultural property. You can take pictures of two people with a profound feeling in the Japanese garden that matches the innocence of white and the uchikake, and in the moist hall. The kimono looks even better with the wonderful production of cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. There is also a historic shrine nearby, and you can take pictures there. It is also possible to get on a rickshaw and take a picture.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30

You can experience making Sasa-Mino sushi, a local dish born in the Myoko / Suginosawa area, while learning from the locals. With family, friends and couples! Would you like to experience making Sasa Mino sushi together?

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

Why don't you experience making traditional Japanese food and rice cakes with your children? Myoko's grandma will teach you from scratch. Souvenirs include glutinous rice, perilla powder, and red beans. A recipe is also included, so you can reproduce it even when you go home!

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00 / 16:00

At the farmer's house in the Yatsugatake area of Nagano prefecture, which runs in a rural area with an altitude of 800 m or more, you can experience farming and living in each season for 2 days and 1 night. By spending a warm time like a family member, more than just a customer, you can get a glimpse of the unique life of this land where you live while being grateful for the blessings of nature. Experience the nostalgic activities of people, such as harvesting highland vegetables, making preserved foods such as dried persimmons, pickled Nozawana, and miso, picking edible wild plants, experiencing a wood-burning stove, and making shime rope. I can. Also, you can cook dishes using local ingredients together and talk with the farmers around the table. Recommended experience for families with children and groups of friends! An English-speaking guide will accompany you during the meeting, so you can have a smooth conversation with your family before the start. We will also hand out an interpreter that you can use during your stay, so you don't have to worry if you don't speak Japanese. You can choose from a plan from 14:00 to 9:00 the next day from 9:00 to 11:00 the next day. ～ Flow of the day (14: 00 ～ 9:00 of the next day) ～ 14: 00 Meeting → Introduction (self-introduction & house tour) 14:15 Agricultural experience → Farmer's seasonal work experience (agricultural work and preserved food) Seasonal handicrafts such as making) 15:15 Cooking experience → Making rice together using seasonal ingredients 17:00 Dinner → Rice time while talking around the table 7:00 Meteorology and breakfast → Waking up and making breakfast together

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

A small tofu shop that challenges new tofu making methods while inheriting the local traditional "frozen tofu" production technology in the highlands of Yatsugatake, Nagano Prefecture, at an altitude of 1100m. We are particular about the ingredients and use only delicious local water and soybeans. Why don't you see the craftsmanship at the small tofu factory "Sennen Tofu" in the village and make tofu with your own hands? Children can enjoy the experience of making tofu because it uses a small wooden mold. Finally, in addition to the tofu made by yourself, you can sample various dishes using tofu made by craftsmen. (Example: Okara salad, soy milk tempura, stewed frozen tofu) We usually make cotton tofu from March to November, but you can make local specialty "frozen tofu" from December to February. * Frozen tofu is a traditional preserved food that is cut and frozen overnight. An English-speaking guide will accompany you to facilitate conversations with the craftsmen. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meeting: Meet at the shop. Ask the craftsmen about the history and commitment of the shop. (2) Tofu making tour: At the craftsman's workplace, observe the tofu making while listening to the commentary. ③ Experience time: Move to the experience area. Let's make tofu yourself! ④ Tasting: Tasting time while listening to the local stories from the craftsmen. ⑤ Dissolution

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• Age 13～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

The world's most dangerous (?) Tea room "Takasugi-an" is located on a tree with a height of 6m. A pyramid-like tea room buried in the basement, "Hikusugi-an". And the "flying mud boat" that is hung by a cable and floats in the air. Near Suwa Taisha Shrine in Chino City, there is a strange building that you will never forget once you see it. Its true identity is the tea room of Terunobu Fujimori, an architect known worldwide for his original architecture. With special permission from Dr. Fujimori, this is a special program only for a trip where you can make tea by putting it inside the "tea room" that you can't normally enter. Along with an English-speaking guide, first of all, I went around the Suwa Taisha Maemiya, which is the origin of Mr. Fujimori's idea, and realized the "feelings for nature" that are constantly transmitted to this area. Then, after visiting the first building built by Professor Fujimori, "Jinchokan Moriya Historical Museum," we will climb the "Flying Mud Boat" and "Takasugi-an" to see the inside. In addition, you can experience making matcha while being taught by a local teahouse in "Hikusugi-an". 5 minutes by taxi from JR Chino Station. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Worship at Suwa Taisha Maemiya: Tour started. First of all, I would like to introduce you to the origin of the idea of Professor Terunobu Fujimori, the front shrine of Suwa Taisha Kamisha. ② Walking: Walking on the ancient road behind the front shrine. ③ Visit to Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum: We will guide you to Jinchōkan Moriya Historical Museum (the first building built by Terunobu Fujimori). ④ Tour of Tea Room County: Visit three "Fujimori Tea Room". The guide will guide you inside and explain. 1) Climb the ladder to the inside of the "flying mud boat". 2) Climb the ladder to the inside of "Takasugi-an". 3) To the inside of the pitch-black "Hikusugi-an". After experiencing the darkness for a while, I opened the roof. I feel the brightness of the sky. ⑤ Tea experience: In Hikusugi-an, entertain with a simple “Matcha experience” by a local tea shop.

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• 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.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Bicycle play that feels the earth, mountain biking! Forest entrance Fresh green leaves Small animals and insects Beyond bumps and rivers Lunch is a special hamburger!

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can make a vegetable dyeing frame using Murakami tea, which is a specialty of Murakami City, Niigata Choose your favorite from several types of traditional patterns, and insert the color of the fabric that has already been dyed with Murakami tea with a medium dye. Wash it with water, dry it, put it in the frame, and you have your own original vegetable dyeing frame. You can take it home on the On the day The calm and astringent colors unique to Murakami tea and the charm of traditional patterns will transform your room into a wonderful space. There is no Ageo/Okegawa Children up to 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. There are chemicals, aquariums, etc. at the experience venue, so please keep an eye on your children. We will support wheelchair users so that they can enjoy the experience. Please contact us. (There is a step in the experience venue)

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

You can easily enjoy barbecue at the only "Kidoike Hot spring Campsite" in Shiga Kogen. All the equipment and ingredients are prepared, and you can use it empty-handed! Even in bad weather, there is a covered venue, so you can rest assured ♪ Family, group or small Number of participants can make reservations! Please make a reservation and change the Number of participants at least 3 days in advance.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Niigata Our store Yamakami Dyeing Store is located in Murakami City, Kitakyushu. More than 360 here Year, I have been involved in a line of stains. Even with the passing of time, it has not changed as we have continued to make dyes that are close to people's lives. I am always by my side, and when I look at my heart relaxes ... I feel like that Hand-making Aims to

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