【In September】 Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 17

• Age 0～Age 85
• 4～5 hours

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. All rooted in... a whim of the mantle? ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Toki no Mori Park → Via Toki Road → Myosenji Temple → Daizen Shrine → Meotoiwa Rock → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 85
• 4～5 hours

From your first time to Sado to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you to Sado's major sightseeing spots. It is one of the most recommended temples among the over 500 temples in the past and around 250 today. (*“Meisatsu” is mainly used to mean a famous temple with a long history)★Sightseeing route★Ryotsu Port (lodging) → Kiyomizu-dera → Hasedera → Myosen-ji → Ozen Shrine → Inn (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. The difference between mountain gold and dust gold, the age difference? Exploring its history, and finally relaxing at a cafe♪ Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sado gold and silver mine Guidance facility Kirarium → Sado gold and silver mine → Kyomachi walk → Kitazawa flotation mine → Nishimikawa dust gold mine → Shimafuumi → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. I will show you everything from the Sado Gold and Silver Mine, Toki, and Shukunegi! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Shukunegi → Hangiri → Toki no Mori Park → Skyline → Hakuundai → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Play taiko drums with the staff of Kodo, one of Japan's leading taiko groups, and even experience the Tarai Bune! ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Shukunegi Taraibune → Taiko Experience Center → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Sado Island's Gold Mine, a designated World Heritage Site. From your first visit to deep Sado, a local sightseeing driver will guide you around Sado's most famous tourist sites. Enjoy the spectacular views from an altitude of 900 meters and the roots of Sado's unique culture and history, the Sado Gold and Silver Mine. ★Sightseeing route★Ryotsu Port (Oyado) → Toki no Mori Park → Osado Skyline, Hakuundai → Sado Gold and Silver Mine → Kitazawa Flotation Plant → Oyado (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:20

Located in the south of the Okuchichibu Mountains, "Kantokusan" is a mountain with an altitude of 2,031m. It is a popular mountain that can be climbed in a day, but has a wide variety of areas such as grasslands, forests, and rocky areas. In particular, the "strange rock climbing" attracts many climbers! There is nothing blocking the view from the summit, so you can see Mt. Fuji in the distance. Enjoy this popular mountain, which is also chosen as a training ground for rock climbing debuts and conquering the Japanese Alps, with a local climbing guide. [Set date] Requests accepted all day [Meeting place] If going to the meeting place by train ▶ 8:20 JR Shioyama Station ticket gate If going to the meeting place by car ▶ 8:50 Michi-no-Eki Hanakage no Sato Makioka *Details about the meeting place will be provided after you apply for the tour. *The tour starts from the trailhead. Please note that it is not from the meeting place. The guide will show you or guide you to the trailhead at the tour meeting place. *If you meet at the JR Enzan Station ticket gate, the cost of transportation (round trip) to the trailhead is not included in the tour price. [Itinerary] Trailhead (around 9:20)...Kantokuyama...Near trailhead (end of tour) *The view of the surrounding mountains may vary depending on the weather. Please be aware of this in advance. *The itinerary may change depending on the conditions on the day. *Please refer to the estimated return time for the time required. (This may vary depending on walking speed.) [Information] Time required: Approximately 7 hours Elevation difference: Approximately 720m Level: ★★ (Intermediate) Note) All of the above are estimates.

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

You can experience the charm of blackbath fishing while enjoying the beauty of the beautiful Kawaguchi lake. Please enjoy the real pleasure of blackbass fishing that feeds fish using lure which is not genuine, lure, powerful drawing while repeating jump. Kawaguchiko is a big bus lake which is a few in Kanto which can aim for a 50 centimeter big bus. Please tell everyone about the fascination of bus fishing and I will try hard so that you can have fun, so thank you.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

Have fun as a hobby or acquire qualifications and make use of that technology as a professional. It is a flower school for you. The attractive lesson content that makes you want to direct flowers in every aspect of life is popular.

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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 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

Although Kyogakura is a satoyama, the difficulty level is a little high, and the ridgeline is a thrilling mountain trail with a horseback and a rocky area that you have to climb straight up, and it is a trekking course also known as the Grand Canyon of Nagano. A trekking spot where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the four seasons and historical sights, the mountain peak with its beautiful rhododendrons and rockfoils in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the Northern Alps and the Sai River. Once you are immersed in the magnificent scenery, you will surely forget the stress of everyday life.

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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 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

In the snowy room called "Hon-yara-do," there is a charcoal kotatsu that does not use electricity! You can eat rice cakes and sweets while sitting in the kotatsu. At night, candles are lit in the Hon-yara-do. *Fireworks and hotpots are available as options. *You can grill the "anbo" from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can also provide an interpreter (for a fee).

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• 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.

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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 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.

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• 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).

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• 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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• 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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