Things to do in Koushinetsu
Only only Niigata can is swimming in Koushinetsu but, Lake activity has been enhanced in Yamanashi and Nagano both. Rafting in the Tenryu River, Lake Nojiri, Lake Kizaki, Lake Yamanaka in wakeboarding and canoeing, in Lake Kizaki, Lake Suwa, Lake Yamanaka you can enjoy smelt fishing. The mountainous Koushinetsu is suitable for trekking, hiking and paragliding, hang gliding, in winter you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing taking advantage of the snow.
- 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.
- Age 7~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 13:30
This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.
- Age 16~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
Let's go to battle in authentic armor (made of iron)! This is the only place in Japan where you can go to Matsumoto Castle wearing armor.It's a valuable experience, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content until it closes. Let's go to Matsumoto Castle! !
- Age 6~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle might have played the koto as well...Let's wear a kimono and experience the koto! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura" ♪☆ A collaboration plan with kimono rental "Hanakomichi" is now available! ! "Kimono experience x Shiromachi Okoto experience" - Flow of the experience - ◎Please visit Hanakomichi (3-5-13-2F Ote, Matsumoto City).・After completing the reception, choose a kimono. ◎Hair styling: After using the restroom, get your hair styled. (Approximately 10 minutes) ◎Kimono dressing/dressing. (approx. 20 minutes) --- approximately 1 hour --- ◎ Travel time to the koto experience facility (approx. 15 minutes) *We will explain how to get to the koto experience facility on the day of the event.ーーーーーーーー ◎After arriving at the experience location ① Adjust the size of your nails ② Learn the basic posture ③ Practice Sakura Sakura ④ Finally, let's play an ensemble with the teacher Finally, you will receive a ``Certificate of Completion'' ♪ --- Approximately 1 hour --- ★ Recommended for the following people ★ Those who want to experience traditional Japanese culture, those who are interested in the koto, and those who want to wear a kimono and take pictures while playing the koto ☆ ☆Event is being held☆☆ ・We are distributing kimono one-day passports to those who wear kimonos★ Listed at 40 stores! (Lots of miscellaneous goods, pubs, cafes, etc.!!) *Depending on the day of the week you apply, some stores may be closed. Please note. *・゚・*:.。.*.。.:*・☆*・゚・*:.。.*.。.:*・☆*・゚・*:.。.*.。.:*・☆*・゚・*:.。.*.。.:*・☆ Kimono, obi, half-collar, obi ornaments, and other items necessary for dressing are available here. Experience it empty-handed! 2. Dressing time is about 20 minutes. After walking around the town, you can return it until 17:00 on the day.3. A 1-2 minute walk to Matsumoto Castle, a popular sightseeing spot. Sightseeing will be a special memory♪4. If you wish, you can add a small hair set for an additional 1,700 yen (payable on the spot on the day).Up to 2 hair ornaments are also free♪
- 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
- 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?
- Age 4~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 09:40
~Enjoy the original scenery of Japan! Guided tour of the world heritage site "Oshino Hakkai" -Oshino Hakkai, where "Lake Oshino" existed long ago, has undergone many eruptions of Mt. After a long period of excavation and drainage, Lake Oshino dried up. However, some spring-fed ponds, whose water sources are underground water from Mt. Fuji, remained. The representative spring pond is the current "Oshino Hakkai". Oshino Hakkai, where the snowmelt water from Mt.Fuji has been filtered for decades in underground lava, and the clear water continues to flow. Beautiful and mystical, the reflection of Mt.Fuji on the surface of the water, colored by the changing seasons, and the harmony of human activities, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, will give visitors a sense of the original appearance of water and the people who should be preserved in the future. It reflects our business. It is a tour that goes around Oshino Hakkai, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, with a guide. [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Let's experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura"♪
- Age 16~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto in armor? It is sure to stand out. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! ★A kimono one-day passport will be given to those who reserve the armor★ 40 stores such as miscellaneous goods, izakaya, and cafes! *Some stores are closed depending on the date of application. Please note. Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.
- Age 6~Age 120
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
Exhilarating rafting on the open Shinano River! It's full of fun and recommended for families♪ Enjoy the rafting tour held at the foot of Mt. Naeba, a spacious rafting experience where you can enjoy the wide blue sky and the scenery that feels like eternity! ☆A number of rapids are exciting, relaxing in the waterfalls Is the Shinano River calm? I am often asked this, but it is a popular rafting spot with a good balance of rapids and waterfalls ♪ ☆ Hot spring bathing included The bathing fee is included in the price, and you can refresh yourself in the hot spring after the tour!
- Age 10~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
A Japanese culture experience plan (tea ceremony, kimono, kimono walk) where you can experience Japanese culture at a convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. After the tea ceremony experience, it is a plan where you can enjoy walking and taking selfies while feeling the bustle and seasons around Lake Kawaguchi. The minimum number of participants is 2 people. This plan allows children and men to experience the experience without wearing a kimono. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Easy dressing & costume selection 15 minutes ② Tea ceremony experience Matcha & Japanese sweets tasting 20 minutes ③ Walking around Lake Kawaguchi wearing a kimono 90 minutes ④ Changing clothes 3 minutes
- Age 12~Age 120
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
To put it simply, it ’s a “sluggish sled” that slides down the slope. Operation is not difficult, it is attractive to turn, stop and enjoy easily! Ski & snowboard Even if you can't, you can play plenty.
- Age 8~Age 13
- Over 6 hours on the day
Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto in armor? Make sure to make memories of your trip! Your child will surely love it. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! ★A kimono one-day passport will be given to those who reserve the armor★ 40 stores such as miscellaneous goods, izakaya, and cafes! *Some stores are closed depending on the date of application. Please note. Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.
- 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
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. You can enjoy dark tea and light tea and experience making matcha yourself. You can enjoy dark tea and namagashi, and light tea and dried sweets.
- 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!
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
☆ Shiromachi Okoto Experience ☆ The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Experience the tones of traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shakuhachi, and sangen (shamisen) up close. Let's go ♪ "Shiromachi Okoto Experience" live This is a live performance of Japanese musical instruments provided by the long-established store specializing in Japanese musical instruments in Matsumoto City, Kokodo Wagakkiten, which was founded in 1880. Let's listen to performances by professional koto/sangen and shakuhachi musicians who are active in Matsumoto. Only at Shimoumadashi Hall (Shimoumadashi Hall), you can enjoy playing while feeling the breath of the performers in front of you♪★Recommended for those who want to get in touch with traditional Japanese culture Those who are interested in traditional Japanese musical instruments such as the koto and shakuhachi ★Price ★ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄5,000 yen per person ★Closed days★  ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄Irregular ★Experience time★ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ 10:00-11:0013:00-14:0015:00-16:00 (Please arrive 5 minutes early) This plan is approximately 1 hour (60 minutes).
- Age 13~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. I've tried tea (light tea), but I think many people don't have dark tea. Do you all drink dark tea? Isn't it thick and bitter? For those who think that dark tea is a high-quality tea, it is not bitter. And at Yumean, we will serve one bowl per person. Enjoy dark tea and main sweets, light tea and dried sweets.
- Age 3~Age 60
- 3~4 hours
- 08:00 / 13:00
Here are the English descriptions for each tour:CAVE Tour in Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursExplore the mystical Aokigahara Jukai near Mt. Fuji with a 3-hour cave tour.Aokigahara Trekking Tour around Mt. Fuji - 3 hoursImmerse yourself in the beauty of Aokigahara with a 3-hour trekking tour around Mt. Fuji.Rainbow Trout Fishing Experience at Lake Motosu - 3 hoursEnjoy a 3-hour fishing experience targeting Rainbow Trout at Lake Motosu.Beetle Hunting Tour - June & August, 2 hours + 1 hour travelJoin the exciting search for stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles during this 2-hour tour in June and August, with an additional hour for travel.River Exploration Tour - 3 hoursEmbark on a 3-hour river tour to discover and observe various fish and wildlife .Snowboarding & Skiing Tour at Fujiten Yamanashi - 3 hoursExperience the thrill of snowboarding and skiing at Fujiten Yamanashi during this 3-hour tYamanashi Nature Tour Menu♪Choose from the 8 menus below. 1. 3 hours CAVE tour in the Aokigahara forest near Mt. Fuji 2. Aokigahara trekking tour around Mt. Fuji 3 hours 3. Rainbow trout fishing experience at Lake Motosu 3 hours 4. Beetle and stag beetle hunting tour June/August 2 hours + 1 hour travel5. 3-hour river tour to look for fish and creatures6. 3-hour snowboarding & ski tour at Fujiten Yamanashi7. Yamanashi edible leaf tour and cooking tempura with leaves for 3 hours8. Lure Fishing Tour: Black Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Carp 3 hours
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
Very popular with children! Of course, adults are also welcome♪Why don't you take a walk around Matsumoto dressed as a ninja? It is sure to stand out. There is a photo booth in the shop, so you can take a commemorative photo! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Please enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of attractions such as castle towns that retain their old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 14:00
At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Experience turning clay into silver] Making one memorable accessory in the world! ! Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Approximate time required (90 minutes): Modeling work (about 30 minutes) + drying/firing (about 30 minutes) + finishing (about 30 minutes)
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-fledged tea ceremony experience at Yatsugatake resort area "Kobuchizawa". You can also experience making green tea yourself. You can enjoy 2 matcha (light tea) clothes, fresh confectionery and dried confectionery.
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- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Shosenkyo Sawarabi It is a restaurant of hot to beat experience, soba hit experience, slap hit experience and authentic charcoal grilled food.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi, at the foot of Mt. Fuji! Professional performers will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko drums! Post on social media and receive an original senshafuda (sticker)! [Request slot] If you are unable to attend the regular performance time, we will hold an additional performance at your desired time. (Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request.)
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 17:45
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 16:30
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 15:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00
Held every day at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji! ! Professional musicians will perform traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and taiko! There are 5 performances per day, so you can watch them at any time that suits your travel plans. Get an original Senjafuda (sticker) by posting on SNS!
- Age 1~Age 20
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30
At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Oshino Hakkai Soba", a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. Why not try making Oshino Hakkai soba noodles using melted snow from Mt. Fuji as a memory of your trip to Yamanashi Prefecture? This is an experience of making traditional Japanese cuisine that has a long history. Oshino Hakkai is a tourist destination with eight ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's spring water. The pond formed by spring water is highly transparent and has been selected as one of the top 100 famous waters, making Oshino Hakkai a very popular spot for delicious seafood. There are many soba making experiences all over Japan, but this is the only place where you can eat soba made with Mt. Fuji spring water. Anyone can easily make Oshino Hakkai soba. In this experience, even those who are new to cooking, such as those who are not familiar with cooking, small children, and those who have never made soba, can participate with confidence. Among the customers who have participated so far, many have made reservations for groups such as family and friends, and the more people there, the more exciting it will be. Not only children but also adults can enjoy the extraordinary work of making noodles. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience project If you are looking for someone who is having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day If you are looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.
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