【One Day Trip】 Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 4

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

The moment you set your board afloat on the crystal clear waters of Lake Yamanaka, the gigantic Mt. Fuji fills your field of vision. With SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board), children, women, and beginners can all enjoy a completely "out of the ordinary" experience. Relaxed Cruise: Lie down on the lake and have the sky and mountains all to yourself. A great adventure for parents and children: Paddle together on the same board and double the family memories! Have fun with friends: Relive your childhood with a water fight or speed contest. With your pet: Enjoy the exhilaration of riding alongside your beloved dog in a special seat that is only available here. This is the key point: You can wear your everyday clothes! However, please bring a change of clothes and sandals to protect yourself from splashes. Children under the age of 4 can ride with you for peace of mind (ride fee: 1,100 yen). Pets can also ride with you if you make a reservation in advance (ride fee: 1,100 yen). Photo service with Mt. Fuji in the background (limited quantity) The moment you start paddling out onto the lake, your everyday life becomes a little more special. So, make a reservation now and have the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji and the lake all to yourself!

• Age 5～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

As the name suggests, a banana boat is a long, thin vehicle shaped like a banana, and is a recreational boat that can be towed by a boat or other vehicle. Perfect for groups who want to enjoy marine sports easily.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

This is a plan to cycle on a "fat bike", a bicycle designed for riding on snow. A fat bike is a bicycle with thick tires designed for riding on snow. Thanks to the wide tires, even those who are not used to riding bicycles can enjoy off-road riding. A guide will accompany you during this activity and give you detailed lectures on how to run, so even first-timers can participate with confidence. We also have 20-inch fat bikes for children, so why not make memories of your trip with your family ♪ <Participation conditions> - Must be over 130cm tall and able to ride a bicycle alone.

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

It is a tour that you can fully enjoy rafting even in half a day with a chartered boat, which takes about 3.5 hours! * Limited to 5 people or more * 2 courses in the morning and afternoon from April to September, and 1 course in the morning from October to November.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Recommended points: Rare summer/autumn strawberries grown in the nature-rich Karuizawa Plateau. Harvesting experience with 250g of strawberries picked by hand. You can take home the strawberries you picked yourself! Great for rainy day activities. 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station. Great for sightseeing in Karuizawa! You can pick the strawberries carefully and enjoy them at your leisure at the hotel, your home, or the reception's rest area. Recommended for families with small children. Plan introduction: This is a pick-and-pick strawberry picking, so you can pick 250 grams of strawberries from a raised bench. The plan includes the fee for picking a 250 gram pack. *Main varieties: The varieties that can be picked vary depending on the season. Karuizawa Summer Queen: A new variety developed by Shinshu University in Nagano Prefecture. It is particularly sweet and rich among summer/autumn strawberries. "Summer Queen" is a registered trademark of Karuizawa Garden Farm, and is a very rare variety with a low yield. This is a summer/autumn strawberry that is red all the way through. <<Pechika Honoka>> This is a premium variety of summer/autumn strawberry that has an especially excellent taste. We obtained special permission and started cultivating it in 2021. The flesh is white, and it has a creamy sweetness like strawberry milk. It is a rare variety that can only be enjoyed at a few strawberry picking locations in Japan. ▼ What are summer/autumn strawberries? ▼ Strawberries that can be harvested from early summer to early December are called summer/autumn strawberries. Since the summer in Japan is generally hot, domestic strawberry production was originally low and rare, but our farm is able to grow strawberries even during the summer by taking advantage of the cool climate that is unique to the plateau. Summer/autumn strawberries are a variety that are characterized by their refreshing sweet and sour taste, but the fresh, ripe strawberries that are unique to strawberry picking are sweet and satisfying even when eaten as is! We have received positive feedback. Please enjoy the strawberries that our farm, which is committed to strawberry cultivation throughout the year, has carefully created with many ingenuity! ▼About our farm▼Karuizawa is located at an altitude of 1,000m. You can enjoy strawberry picking in an all-weather vinyl greenhouse with the majestic Mt. Asama in front of you. It is a natural environment blessed with clean water and air, so much so that fireflies fly around in the summer. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes by car from Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza, Harunire Terrace (Hoshino Resort Tombo no Yu), and JR Karuizawa Station. Enjoy strawberry picking as part of your sightseeing in Karuizawa♪ The summer and autumn strawberry greenhouses have a pleasant view and are all raised to make picking easy. They are also perfect as an activity on rainy days. We look forward to seeing you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:30

The seasonal scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi is a photogenic spot where the background changes depending on the season, and recently it has become a popular wedding photo spot. You can enjoy seasonal walks such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and fireworks in summer, changing leaves in autumn, and snowy Mt. Fuji in winter. It is easily accessible by car from Tokyo, and has good transportation access as well, with buses and trains running from Shinjuku and no transfers required. This is a kimono walking plan where families, couples, and friends can take extraordinary photos and take photos of Japan's symbol Mt. Fuji and kimono. Family anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, travel anniversaries, surprise anniversaries, etc. Kimonos are prepared for children from the age of 1. Additional options other than dressing up include simple buns and rental hair accessories, so you can basically do it empty-handed! The dressing time is 5 minutes for men and 15 minutes for women. The kimono dressing venue has been moved to the 2nd floor of Fujisan Plaza, the building in front of Kawaguchiko Station. It's now a more convenient location. The address is 2nd floor, Marubun Building, 3631-2 Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. ~Flow of the day~ ① Kimono selection: Costumes come in different sizes, so please enter the size when making a reservation 3 minutes ② Dressing: Men's dressing takes 3 minutes. 15 minutes ③ Hair set if optional hair is added: A simple hair set. Japanese style hair is not accepted. 8 minutes ④Enjoy 3 hours of free time after getting ready: We will guide you to the recommended 3-hour course 3 hours ⑤Changing time 2 minutes

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Recommended by the famous YouTuber Ninomiya! Parents and children can casually experience mini off-road bikes! This is a great opportunity for motorcycle-loving parents to teach their children how to ride directly. Reservations can be made for groups of two or more. Groups of up to five people can participate. *50cc bikes are recommended for beginners and those aged 10-15 *110cc and 125cc bikes are recommended for those with motorcycle experience *3 110cc bikes, 2 125cc bikes

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Enjoy the best private space on the lake while slowly rocking with your family, friends, or couples on the popular pedal boat. Small pedal boat for 2-3 people. Perfect for couples and families! Pets are also allowed.

• With Pets
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

No rocking! No seasickness! We have a set plan for the extremely stable rib boat and swan boat. Ride the rib boat around Lake Yamanaka! Depending on the weather, you can take a commemorative photo with Mt. Fuji in the background, and then enjoy the classic swan boat ride on Lake Yamanaka.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Thank you for visiting our page. Leave the activities to THE BOON. We are waiting for your reservation. Camping is also possible after activities because there is a campsite. (Reservation required) The shower climbing we offer walks up the valley of the Maki River, which is the source of the Katsura River. (Both climbing and descending are possible) Climb rocks, jump into rivers, and challenge nature to your heart's content. ? Even those who are not confident in their physical strength are okay! The guide will give you a lecture on how to walk in the stream and how to climb rocks safely from 1. If there is anything you do not understand, please ask the guide anything. And please bring one chan too! After all, pets are family too! I want to go out with you~♪ *Dogs may not be able to participate. In that case, please use the custody service (1000 yen per dog) at the office. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / explanation 15 minutes ② Change of clothes / equipment distribution 30 minutes ③ Move to the starting point / safety talk 15 minutes ④ Departure! 100 minutes ⑤ Return to the goal / base 5 minutes ⑥ Shower, change clothes, free dissolution 15 minutes

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Let's fly in the sky casually ♪ It is a sport where you can enjoy the feeling of floating in the air with the water pressure that blows out from the device attached to your feet. If you're interested, try it once! ! Although there are individual differences, many people can stand up once in a 15-minute experience. I'm sure you'll be hooked.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Walk on water, you can taste it feels like to walk. Inner Max and sense of balance of the body while having fun on the board that is trained and is said to also lead to shape up, has attracted attention from women. At the foot of Japan's Mount Fuji is the best environment! This plan is only rental.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 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
• 1～2 hours

Walk on water, you can taste it feels like to walk. Inner Max and sense of balance of the body while having fun on the board that is trained and is said to also lead to shape up, has attracted attention from women. At the foot of Japan's Mount Fuji is the best environment! This plan is only rental.

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Attach the personal watercraft of the rear of the hose nozzle to about 17 meters, and fly in the air using the water pressure, it is a completely new sport that can be moved up and down left and right while maintaining a balance in the body. Certainly on this occasion, try to experience the fly board at Lake Yamanaka.

• Age 11～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00

Lake Motosu is a popular kayaking experience for our activities. Finally, SUP experience has been added to the lineup. Early morning is the calmest time on Lake Motosu, which is windy. Silence, calm lake surface, inverted Mt. Fuji, Motosu blue lake color, amazing transparency! SUP is weak against wind, but there is no wind in the early morning and it is very easy to paddle. Also, motorized boats are prohibited and there are few fishermen, so you can enjoy it at a leisurely pace. Early morning SUP on Lake Motosu has more benefits than just getting up early. No words are needed... It's nice to just walk on the lake while enjoying the spectacular view from Lake Motosu. A veteran guide who once worked his way up on Lake Motosu will guide you around each spot on Lake Motosu while cruising. *The guide will take photos of you while cruising. The data will be sent to you free of charge after the experience. Also, this is our special plan from June to the end of September, so it will be held with a maximum of 8 people. 95% of participants are beginners, so we will give you a thorough lesson from 1 to 10. Please give it a try. *Please use a licensed tour operator when visiting Lake Motosu. *Minimum number of participants: 2 people *Wetsuits are available for rental when the water temperature is low. "Please specify your size when booking."

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

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
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 60
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Hakuta Kamarin Wakeboarding Why do not you? Many athletes, including world champions and winners of Amaturs Pro Tour, have grown up from Hakuta Kamarin. Professional emissions are the best in Japan! As there is a reliable and reliable instructional track record, middle-class to advanced persons will surely be satisfied with the guidance suited to each person as well as the first person. Have a holiday on Lake Yamanaka Wakeboarding Let's taste it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:15 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:15 / 15:30

For beginners, we have prepared a "Horseback Riding Experience Plan" where you can easily enjoy horseback riding lessons and outside riding. You can choose according to your time, budget and content. Yatsugatake surrounded by rich nature, why not try horse riding first? The instructor will gently teach you the basics of horse riding. Beginner's experience horse riding plan is 30 minutes of horse riding lesson + 30 minutes of outdoor horseback riding. Yamanashi Green Zone Travel Discount Coupon Available Plan

• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

For beginners, we have prepared a "Horseback Riding Experience Plan" where you can easily enjoy horseback riding lessons and outside riding. You can choose according to your time, budget and content. Yatsugatake surrounded by rich nature, why not try horse riding first? The instructor will gently teach you the basics of horse riding. Beginners experience horseback riding plan is 30 minutes of riding lessons + 60 minutes of outdoor horseback riding, 1,650 yen will be charged separately if you participate alone. Yamanashi Green Zone travel discount coupon available plan.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a SUP plan that is rapidly gaining in popularity and allows you to experience Lake Yamanaka while overlooking the majestic nature and Mt. Fuji. SUP can be enjoyed by many people, regardless of gender or beginners, with ease and peace of mind. You can also bring your dog along. (Please bring a life jacket for your dog.) If you are bringing your dog along, please let us know the breed of your dog when you apply. At our shop, you can choose a course that suits you from 60-minute, 90-minute, 120-minute, and 180-minute courses. Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet (swimsuit) and sandals. (Please come dressed in clothes that you can experience in advance.) Rental wetsuits and rash guards are available. (Additional fees apply.) Why not try a relaxing lake cruise in an extraordinary environment? ・Business hours: 6:00 to 17:00 ・Early mornings when the lake surface is quiet are popular! ・If possible, please come dressed in advance to shorten the time at the reception ・Please bring marine shoes ・If you have socks for your dog, please bring them with you Payment on site You can choose from the following payment methods. ・Cash, credit card, PayPay, D payment

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

You can experience laser engraving at the Azumino Wooden Chopsticks Fab Factory. ★Please make a reservation by phone on the day or if you are alone. Up to 15 people can experience the experience in the workshop. The experience will be held in a home workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood fills the air... that alone will relax your mind! Concentrating on making chopsticks will refresh your mind and body! This is an experience that satisfies all five senses with the fresh air, water, and light of Azumino. If you can draw, you can do it, so even small children can experience it. Your child's drawings and letters can be engraved as they are, so if you create one every year on their birthday, it will be a memento of their growth! Draw a rough sketch with a pencil, thicken it with a marker, and then engrave it with a laser engraving machine to turn it into an original piece! A memento of your trip! You can also create a commemorative item for someone important to you!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is an epoch-making system that can fly while sitting from the child to the elderly, disabled person, because it fly along the guide wire which is pulled by a wire like a kite flying and is connected by a pulley. Flight time Approximately 10 to 15 seconds (affected by wind and body weight), flight distance of about 100 m, altitude of about 3 to 4 m (it is affected by wind and weight), flight of one person is possible twice. ※ Please be sure to read the following remarks column.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a SUP plan that is rapidly gaining in popularity and allows you to experience Lake Yamanaka while overlooking the majestic nature and Mt. Fuji. SUP can be enjoyed by many people, regardless of gender or beginners, with ease and peace of mind. You can also bring your dog along. (Please bring a life jacket for your dog.) If you are bringing your dog along, please let us know the breed of your dog when you apply. At our shop, you can choose a course that suits you from 60-minute, 90-minute, 120-minute, and 180-minute courses. Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet (swimsuit) and sandals. (Please come dressed in clothes that you can experience in advance.) Rental wetsuits and rash guards are available. (Additional fees apply.) Why not try a relaxing lake cruise in an extraordinary environment? ・Business hours: 6:00 to 17:00 ・Early mornings when the lake surface is quiet are popular! ・If possible, please come dressed in advance to shorten the time at the reception ・Please bring marine shoes ・If you have socks for your dog, please bring them with you Payment on site You can choose from the following payment methods. ・Cash, credit card, PayPay, D payment

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

You can experience laser engraving at Azumino's wooden chopsticks Fab factory. ★Please make a reservation by phone on the day or if you are alone. The experience will be held in a home workshop. Up to 15 people can experience the experience in the workshop. When you enter the room, the scent of wood will fill the air... that alone will relax your mind! You can choose from three types of key chains and create up to two! Draw your own illustration to match the size of the material. Give the illustration you drew to the staff, who will import it into a computer and output it to a laser processing engraving machine for engraving. Draw a rough sketch with a pencil, make it thicker with a marker, and engrave it with a laser engraving machine to transform it into an original item! Your child's drawings and letters can be engraved as they are, so it will also be a commemorative item of their growth! You can make an original key chain that no one else has and that is not sold anywhere. It is perfect for yourself, as a gift, or as a surprise commemorative item. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Choose the type of key chain while looking at the sample. (Some materials may incur a difference in price) ③ Handwrite the illustration and letters according to the size of the material. *Please complete the illustration within 30 minutes as it is a one-hour experience. ④ Once the illustration is complete, our staff will upload it to a computer and engrave it with a laser processing machine. ⑤ It's also interesting to watch the laser engraving process. ⑥ If you don't have time, please come and pick it up as soon as it's finished. *The engraving time varies depending on the size and material of the illustration drawn. ⑨ It's done!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00

Please take this opportunity to enjoy the sea fishing experience that you can rarely experience from the coast of the Sea of Japan or the mouth of the river ♪ Please spend a special time with couples, families, couples ♪ Of course, you can also feel free to participate in groups of friends !

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

You will fly from a height of 360m in a two-seater with an instructor. The flight time is about 5 minutes, and each person takes about 90 minutes, and you will take turns flying. There is only one instructor, so there is a limit of 5 people per day, with one person per slot. For example, if there are two or more consecutive slots available, we cannot accept your participation. People who weigh over 80kg cannot participate. (Women weigh 70kg) We will weigh you on the day, so if you are over the limit, your participation will be canceled. *The error is within 1kg.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets

• Age 12～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The most popular plan! It is a great plan that allows you to experience two popular activities (about 30 minutes): a flyboard that flies in the sky with water pressure and a wakeboard that is pulled by a motor boat and slides on the water, which is a hot topic on TV and commercials. While feeling the great nature of Lake Yamanaka, play with all your physical strength! Local payment You can choose from the following payment methods.・Cash/credit card payment (VISA, JCB, AmericanExpress, Diners Club, DISCOVER)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a SUP plan that is rapidly gaining in popularity and allows you to experience Lake Yamanaka while overlooking the majestic nature and Mt. Fuji. SUP can be enjoyed by many people, regardless of gender or beginners, with ease and peace of mind. You can also bring your dog along. (Please bring a life jacket for your dog.) If you are bringing your dog along, please let us know the breed of your dog when you apply. At our shop, you can choose a course that suits you from 60-minute, 90-minute, 120-minute, and 180-minute courses. Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet (swimsuit) and sandals. (Please come dressed in clothes that you can experience in advance.) Rental wetsuits and rash guards are available. (Additional fees apply.) Why not try a relaxing lake cruise in an extraordinary environment? ・Business hours: 6:00 to 17:00 ・Early mornings when the lake surface is quiet are popular! ・If possible, please come dressed in advance to shorten the time at the reception ・Please bring marine shoes ・If you have socks for your dog, please bring them with you Payment on site You can choose from the following payment methods. ・Cash, credit card, PayPay, D payment

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups