Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 3

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• 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 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 60
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can enjoy it without hesitation because it is a chartered course of a motor boat (with one instructor). Feel free to decide when you want to rent it. Choose what you want to do from wakeboarding, tubing, banana boats, and water skiing!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 06:00 / 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Introducing a super-sized SUP that the whole family can ride at once. We call it the "Family SUP". For customers with children, if your child is too small to ride and you ride a separate SUP, you can't enjoy it together. This one machine solves that problem! Small children can ride together, so this is the only way to experience SUP with the whole family while looking at Mt. Fuji! Of course, since it is a large SUP, the SUP will not flip over. "Children and adults can enjoy it together as a family" is what you want to do with the Family SUP, and you can have a wonderful and moving experience with your family! Up to 6 adults can ride. If you bring children and pets, the maximum number is 8 to 10 people. * If you bring more than 7 people (including pets), an additional fee of 1,100 yen per person will be required. Because the size of the SUP is ridiculous! With this, you can enjoy it with peace of mind even with children, and the whole family can enjoy it. It's up to the family to enjoy it in different ways: take a walk on the lake, row far away together, relax while eating and drinking on the lake, enjoy the unstable wobbling of the lake surface, try SUP sumo, etc.♪♪ Fun and relaxing, wobbling and thrilling experience with the whole family Family SUP is an activity for family trips this summer that the whole family can enjoy together♪ *For those who want to bring pets along *Please be sure to let us know the breed and size of your dog "in advance". (We may not be able to accommodate requests on the day) Also, regarding pets, please note that in any case, if there is any trouble on the lake, the owner is responsible for it. ~Schedule~ (Approximately 2 hours required) Meet at Marine House Momo 10 minutes before the reservation time ↓ Change clothes in the changing room ↓ Lecture on how to use the paddle, precautions, etc. ↓ Practical lecture in shallow water ↓ Free time (private time for the family only) ↓ Come to the shore and change clothes ↓ End

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Okushidoku Hot spring It is Yokoya Gorge hiking plan in town. Let's take a leisurely walk through the valley where many famous temples such as Otome waterfall and Otaki falls. I also recommend the season of fresh green and colored leaves.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Enjoy the charm of the backcountry by chasing the rich terrain scattered in Hakuba. From deep snow surrounded by trees to expansive steep slopes, we guide you through various route variations according to the weather. Snowsruf Hakuba's recommended plan for experienced people who want to enjoy backcountry.

• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

This is a great set that packages a two-day course. If you wish, we will arrange accommodations adjacent to the slopes at a bargain price (7,000 to 8,000 yen Recommended for those who participate from afar. - of each piste accommodation - Kirigamine: Kowashimizu Utsukushigahara: Yamamoto hut Hakuba: water mill * 200 by the slopes yen 900 from yen lift cost of about and slopes usage fees may apply.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Tsutsumi, and more, then head from the river to the sea! Spend your free time on the water with couples, families, spouses, friends, pets, and wheelchair users♪ Of course, colleagues and club groups are also welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎ Enjoy special views from the water, such as Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Tsutsumi♪ ◎ When you run alongside the Sado Kisen ferry, you might even be able to see the Tokiea, the planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! We'll go wherever you want within the time limit! ◎ Please make a reservation between 13:00 and 18:00. ◎ You can also fish freely if you wish! ・Please note that there is an additional fee for groups of four or less.

• For Family

• Age 4～Age 95
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is the perfect course for those who are worried about flying a paraglider alone, but still want to experience a walk in the sky. This is a course where you fly in a two-seater with an instructor. Leave all the difficult maneuvers to us. Our veteran instructors will fully support you. You can enjoy a walk in the sky for about 7 to 15 minutes. You can also take photos with your smartphone or compact camera. Choose a flight area according to the wind, Aoki Village in the morning and Ikusaka Village in the afternoon. We will increase your chances. In the morning, the flight scenery in Aoki Village is Utsukushigahara - Yatsugatake - Mt. Asama - Mt. Nekodake - Mt. Azuma, and the gentle mountains of Higashi-Shinshu. In the afternoon, in Ikusaka Village, you will fly over the eternal Sai River (a tributary of the Shinano River, the longest in Japan). Both offer views unique to Nagano.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e-bikes. At the brewery, we’ll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available). On the way back, we’ll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We’ll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km. 〜Flow of experience〜 10:00　Departure We will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station 11:00　Niigata Best Spring Water We will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water. 12:00　Hakkaisan Sake Brewery We will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area. 14:00　Japanese park We will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history. 15:00　Return We will be back at the train station to finish the tour.

• Age 0～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

See Bandai Bridge, Ryuto Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, Yasuragi Embankment, and more from the river to the sea! Please spend your free time on the water with couples, families, couples, friends, pets, and people in wheelchairs♪Of course, colleagues and circle groups are welcome to participate! ◎ Held from early April to early December! ◎You can enjoy special views from the water such as Bandai Bridge, Yanagito Ohashi Bridge, Toki Messe, and Yasuragi Bank♪◎When you run by the Sado Kisen, you might be able to see Tokiea, the scene of planes taking off and landing at Niigata Airport! Go wherever you want in time! ◎Please make a reservation between 5:00 and 11:00. ◎ If you wish, you can also do fishing freely!

• For Family

• 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.

• Pickup Service

• Age 8～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.

• Pickup Service

• Age 8～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Trek from the foot of Mt. Fuji to the 5th station while feeling the rich nature. It is a guided tour where you can also visit power spots such as the historic sites of religious mountain climbing at the trailhead. After visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine for safe climbing, move to Umagaeshi (the point where the horses were returned when the road became steep) and start trekking on the Fujiyoshidaguchi mountain trail, which has been used for a long time. This mountain trail is dotted with shrines and torii gates that tell the history of religious climbing. Embark on a journey to feel the historical background of religious mountain climbing while visiting ancient cultural heritage. There is plenty of nature up to the 5th station, so you can refresh yourself while walking along the green and pleasant road while observing the topography and the ecosystem of animals and plants formed by the volcano. It is a field where you can experience Mt. Fuji where nature and culture are in harmony.

• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Just a short walk from our Dancing Snow office, you'll find stunning nature. Climb, descend, snowshoes and enjoy access to pristine forests. Anyone from small children can easily do it ♪ (Please prepare snow boots and boots.) We will take a walk in a safe forest that will be fun for all customers. You can also take a walk on walking skis (skis and boots can be rented), so please feel free to contact us. At noon, we will make a snow table and enjoy a warm lunch together♪ Usually, it is a hot sandwich, but we can change the menu as necessary, such as cheese fondue (we will also prepare wine).

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 15:30

This is a 60-minute rental plan for the large kayak "Mirage iTrek Fiesta SUNSET CRUISING" that you can ride with your friends and family. Mirage iTrek Fiesta is a kayak equipped with HOBIE's proprietary system called Mirage Drive, which makes it easier and faster than rowing with oars! Even beginners can easily ride it without worrying about overturning! Small children (less than 130 cm tall) and pet dogs are OK! (Charged) Also, there is basically no need to worry about getting wet, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and are easy to move around in. *If it rains lightly, the event will be held, so please bring rain gear if rain is expected. Have a lake party with the sheets facing each other, have a picnic with sweets, stretch your legs and relax, and enjoy the lake freely in the great outdoors!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This course is a half-day HOBIE sailing kayak lesson for those who are new to sailing. In addition to sailing HOW TO, we will lecture on the flow from warm-up to getting out on the water, and the goal is for participants to learn simple sailing methods in this course. We will carefully school each and every one of you so that beginners and beginner sailors can master the basic maneuvers. I'm interested in sailing, but I'm a little worried... but I want to try a little! It is recommended for anyone who wants! We look forward to your participation ♪ [Lesson contents] Explanation @ HOBIE base ・ Principle of yacht movement ・ Explanation of Tandem Island ・ Explanation of wind and direction of movement・Control the sail and rudder according to the wind ・Direction change "Duck/Jive" ・How to see the wind → Set a goal and go there

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a 60-minute tour plan of sailing kayak "Mirage Tandem Island". Mirage Tandem Island (Mirage Tandem Island) is a sailing kayak equipped with HOBIE's proprietary system called Mirage Drive, which makes it easier and faster than rowing with oars! In addition, the instructor will use the wind to operate the kayak with a sail and take you where you want to go. You don't have to worry about overturning, so you can ride with your dog! (Charged) Also, there is basically no need to worry about getting wet, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and are easy to move around in. *If it rains lightly, the event will be held, so please bring rain gear if rain is expected. The instructor will guide you through the nature and recommended points of Saiko. It is a guided tour for one person, as well as for one group of friends and family only. Please come and experience a special time on the lake that you cannot experience in everyday life.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A special experience of flying with an instructor! Paragliders are as close as airplanes and helicopters, so you can experience an adventure flight with all five senses. Please experience the beauty of Ina Valley and the magnificence of the Alps seen from above. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Please come to the reception desk 15 minutes before the reservation time on the day. 15 minutes ② After completing the procedure, the instructor will explain the flight method and precautions while moving to the takeoff area. 25 minutes ③ Set up a paraglider and take off toward the sky. 20 minutes ④ Enjoy the experience of flying with an instructor!

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a mountain climbing course that walks through the hills made of the Jukai, which is a forest created by volcanoes, and the uplift of the seabed. Koyodai can enjoy the scenery of the surroundings with Mt. Fuji in the background, and you can see the superb view selected as the Fuji Hakkei. From the observation platform at Sankodai, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views, overlooking Mt Fuji, Aokigahara Jukai, and three lakes. Start the ice hole and follow the mountain path in Jukai to Sankodai at the goal.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

We can accommodate your requests, from simple fishing at Lake Kawaguchi to full-scale fishing. Free tackle rental. For safety, please wear a life jacket when on board. A separate fishing ticket is required on site. Adults 1,100 yen, junior high school students 450 yen, elementary school students free. Example: No ticket required for one elementary school student accompanied by an adult. We hope you enjoy an exciting fishing experience while looking at Mt. Fuji.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You will be transformed into a traditional Japanese princess and have your photo taken. We have recreated the uchikake worn by brides at weddings with our own arrangement. It is easy to change into, so it is less stressful on the body and takes less time, so you can experience it easily. Point makeup, simple hair styling, and hair accessories are also included in the price. We will do hair styling and point makeup so that the photos will be more beautiful. If you add gorgeous hair accessories, you will look beautiful from all angles. ① Choose your outfit ② Change of clothes ③ Hair styling, point makeup ④ Photograph ⑤ Change of clothes The finished photo data will be sent by email 5 or more shots It is a 2-minute walk from Niigata Station, so you can enjoy it while you wait!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

It is a plan that you can experience laser craft at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Have a good time at Fujiyoshida at the foot of Mt. Fuji ♪ Craft experience that can be enjoyed by both men and women, such as with children, family, friends, date plans, etc.! !! It is also used in large numbers for the "leather wedding ceremony" commemorating the third year of marriage. From simple workshops to full-scale bag making, we will carefully guide you so that it will be completed in a few hours. It's indoors, so it's safe even in the rain! Please try handmade experience to commemorate your trip to Fuji Five Lakes ☆

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

“View of Mt. Fuji! ! ” You can easily enjoy an authentic outdoor sauna in complete privacy without bringing anything! ! No need to prepare many tools or items, set up or clean up! A_STAND's outdoor sauna is easy to set up ♪ We have everything you need, including shower facilities after using the sauna, as well as restrooms, running water, bath towels, hand towels, accessories such as ladles, and a powder room equipped with a hair dryer. You can enjoy the outdoor sauna ``easily and empty-handed'', which is a feature of A_STAND. And the biggest feature of A_STAND outdoor sauna is its high degree of freedom! ! You are free to bring in all your drinks and food, and we have an outdoor stove, so you can bring your favorite drinks and food and enjoy them the way you like! ! You can cook simple dishes using an outdoor stove. *Please bring your own seasonings and tableware. In addition, A_STAND's "Sa Meshi" delivers Yamanashi's soul food "Hoto"! ! The delivered hoto, packed with vegetables and toppings, is heated in a pot on an outdoor stove to enjoy piping hot authentic hoto. You can take a cold bath, take a bath in the outside air with a hammock or an outdoor chair, or enjoy a camping-style meal with your favorite food and drinks^^ Finally, take a refreshing shower. Enjoy an authentic outdoor sauna in complete privacy and freedom in your own way! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

After the lecture on the snow, practice driving on the well-maintained experience course. Once you get used to driving, let's go to the wilderness outside the course! It's a non-compacted snow area, so let's enjoy the powder run to our heart's content! *Only Japanese and English are supported.