Things to do in Omachi City

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 20:00

It's frigid! Seeing the stars in the clear night sky is sure to be a memorable experience! Even a blizzard night is amazing! Experience the frigid snowfields at night on snowshoes or snowjiks. While snowshoe tours are popular, snowjiks are actually easier to walk on. In Japan, we also have claw-shaped snowjiks (not used on tours). A must-have accessory in Japan's snowy regions is simply "amazing." For repeat visitors, we will guide you to a different location than your last time. (Conditions permitting) When booking, please indicate whether you are a beginner, have experienced multiple times, or have experienced every year. We will guide you to the most suitable location (a location suited to your physical condition, or a location with a view on clear days, or a safe forest area in the case of a blizzard). Repeat visitors (those who have experienced one or two years ago, or individual visitors) will receive a small gift on the day of the experience. Please contact us. The tour will be conducted once the snow depth reaches 50 cm and the undergrowth is hidden by snow. English, Chinese, and Spanish guides or accompanying interpreters may not be available, so please inquire in advance. 2025 Starry Sky 12/14 Around 5 PM, the Geminid meteor shower will reach its peak (best viewing times are late night on the 13th to early morning on the 14th and late night on the 14th to early morning on the 15th). 12/20 New Moon 2026 Starry Sky 1/3 Full Moon 1/4 The Quadrantid meteor shower will reach its peak (the moon will be bright, making conditions poor). 1/19 New Moon 2/2 Full Moon 2/17 New Moon 3/3 Full Moon (Worm Moon). Total Lunar Eclipse 3/19 New Moon 12/14 Around 11 PM, the Geminid meteor shower will reach its peak (best viewing times are late night on the 14th to early morning on the 15th). 12/24 Full Moon (Cold Moon) (Super Moon) The full moon closest to Earth in 2026.

• Nightlife
• For Groups
• Christmas Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 16～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:45 / 13:00 / 14:15

A special experience, racing through the silvery white forest. The "Snowmobile Tour" at Jigatake Ski Resort is an activity that allows you to fully enjoy the great outdoors of the Northern Alps. With simple controls that only require acceleration and braking, even beginners can participate with confidence. A guide will accompany you as you ride through the snowy fields and forests. Single rides and tandem rides with parents and children are also available. Experience an exhilarating winter adventure that you can't get from skiing or snowboarding.

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Rent a bicycle and slowly cycle around Shinano Omachi at the foot of the Northern Alps, where you can feel the changing seasons. The water is mysteriously clear blue, and the Hakuba Sanzan and Mt. Approximately 7km in total length, 1 hour course Aokiko/Nakatsunako Round Course This is the 2005 Economy, Trade and Industry Minister's Flag Competition, All-Japan Business Cycle Road Race course. Shirouma Sanzan and Mt. Jiigatake, in the spring in the Oyamazakura on the west bank of Lake Nakatsuna, in the summer, while bathing in the tunnel made by the broadleaf and coniferous trees on the north coast of Lake Aoki, and in the autumn, in the changing colors of the orchestra. Cycling while feeling the four seasons. Total length: 9 km, required time: 2 hours Course around Lake Aoki, Lake Nakatsuna, Lake Kizaki mountains are projected onto the surface of the lake.Rape blossoms are in full bloom between Lake Nakatsuna and Lake Kizaki in late May.Lake Kizaki is the stage of the anime "Onegai Teacher" and "Onegai Twins". Total length about 23.5km Required time 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

This is for reservations only for fishing rowboats and foot turbo boats. Reservations for purposes other than fishing are not accepted. For non-fishing use, reservations will be accepted on the day at the facility. Opening period Lake Aoki will open as soon as the snowfall has subsided and boats can be taken out of the boathouse. Until November snowfall. Lake Nakatsuna: April 25th to October 25th. Until April 25th, operations may be suspended without notice depending on snowfall. Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna: Half-day ticket for 3-person fishing rowboat for adults/1-day ticket for 3-person fishing rowboat for adults/season ticket for 3-person fishing rowboat, Lake Aoki: Half-day ticket for 3-person fishing foot turbo boat for adults/1-day ticket for 3-person fishing foot turbo boat for adults. Adults must be 12 years old or older, and 2 children aged 1 to 11 years old must be 1 adult. Lake Aoki can be used from sunrise to 16:45 (half-day ticket is at noon). Lake Nakatsuna can be used from sunrise to 16:30 (half-day ticket is at noon). Please inform us of your start time by 17:00 the day before. A fishing permit issued by the Lake Aoki Fisheries Association is required. The 2024 rates are 1,000 yen for a one-day pass and 4,000 yen for a one-year pass (valid from April 1st to March 31st). The 2025 rates are yet to be determined.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Speaking of winter, Smelt fishing and the deliciousness of freshly caught fish are exceptional! Although the smelt is a small fish, the tingling response is very interesting! adult free to enjoy from adults to children. You can fish on a dome boat at Lake Kisaki in Nagano The dome protects against snow, rain, and wind, so it's comfortable even in the cold winter ♪ Lake Kisaki, which has a beautiful winter scenery, and of course the water is beautiful, so the deliciousness of smelt is at the top level in Japan, and the fish are also beautiful! It is also very popular with people outside the prefecture. * Corona measures and requests to customers We wear masks, measure temperature, and disinfect. The dome ship is constantly ventilated, the Number of participants limited to secure the distance of the fishing seat, and partitions with other groups are installed. It will be colder than usual. Please be sure to prepare for cold weather.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

For those who prefer to explore and experience the beauty of the mountains over adventure, this trekking/hiking experience is available on snowshoes or snowshoes. We offer four courses. In April, we offer additional courses in addition to the standard ones in search of snow. In addition to walking, we also offer coffee breaks where you can make tables and chairs out of snow. We offer snow sculptures (snowmen), sliding down snowy slopes, and nature observation. We also offer forest and tree observation, as well as animal tracks and droppings. (This may not be possible depending on the weather and location.) Please let us know if you would like to observe Japanese serows or other wildlife. We also offer nature observation training experiences for students during the snowy season. Groups of eight or more people must contact us two weeks in advance. Repeat visitors will be guided to a different location from their previous visit (subject to conditions). When booking, please indicate whether you are a beginner, have done it several times before, or have done it every year. We will guide you to the most suitable location (a location suited to your physical condition, a view on a clear day, or a safe forest area in a blizzard). Repeat customers (individual customers who have experienced the activity one or two years ago) will receive a small gift on the day of the experience. Please contact us. Lunch is required for the one-day snowshoe/snowshoe hike. Depending on the course, weather, and number of participants, the local guide may or may not be able to prepare lunch. The local guide will contact the person who made the reservation at least a few days in advance, and we will discuss the details at that time. Examples of lunch: Oden hotpot, etc. Please note that we may not be able to provide guides or accompanying interpreters in English, Chinese, or Spanish, so please contact us in advance.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

We're accepting reservations for early bird rates. For those who prefer to explore and experience the beauty of the mountains over adventure, this snowshoe or kanjiki hiking experience is available. We offer four courses. In addition to walking, you can also enjoy a coffee break with tables and chairs made out of snow. You can create snow sculptures (snowmen), slide down snowy slopes on your buttocks, and observe nature. Observe the forest and trees, and observe animal tracks and droppings. (This may not be possible depending on the weather and location.) Please let us know if you would like to observe Japanese serows or other wildlife. We also offer nature observation training experiences for students during the snowy season. Groups of eight or more people must contact us two weeks in advance. Repeat visitors will be guided to a different location (subject to conditions). When booking, please indicate whether you are a beginner, have experienced the hike several times, or have experienced it every year. We will guide you to the most suitable location (a location suited to your physical condition, a view on a clear day, or a safe forest area in a blizzard). Repeat customers (those who have experienced the tour one or two years ago or are individual customers) will receive a small gift on the day of the experience. Please contact us. Please note that we may not be able to provide guides or accompanying interpreters in English, Chinese, or Spanish, so please contact us in advance.

• For Groups
• Christmas Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

Lake Aoki in Nagano Prefecture is a very clear lake, so why not take a walk on the lake? This plan allows you to enjoy SUP at your own pace in the great outdoors of the Northern Alps! If you wish, we will give you a brief lecture before the start, but this plan is for those who have experienced SUP at least once. This plan allows you to enjoy SUP for a full two hours. As long as there is at least one experienced person in the group, it's OK!!! If you are a complete beginner, we recommend the experience tour of APC BASE1 (Lake Aoki Paddle Club)!! ~ Flow of the day ~ Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your reservation time. ① Reception, changing clothes 10 minutes ② Explanation 5 minutes ③ Experience start Approximately 120 minutes (If you arrive late, the experience time may be shorter.) If there are no vacancies, please contact us once. We may be able to guide you at a different time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Kashimayari Ski Resort Family Park, next to Central Plaza 1130 This is a reservation for a reserved parking space in the central parking lot closest to the slopes. It is also next to the center house, so it is easy to get to! You can arrive slowly and park next to the center house! Recommended for families with small children.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

We accept reservations for winter smelt hole fishing at Lake Nakatsuna upon request, but please note that hole fishing may not be available at certain times. The opening of the winter smelt hole fishing season at Lake Nakatsuna depends on the weather and smelt resources. The season was closed in 2025, 2024, and 2023. The season was opened in 2022, but closed in 2021. This area is a cold region with heavy snowfall. When there is a lot of snow, the snow acts as a barrier and prevents true ice from forming. Although snow and ice form, they cannot support a person's weight. Hole fishing at Lake Nakatsuna is available from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (2026 dates are yet to be determined). We offer a winter smelt hole fishing set with a tempura rental and a winter smelt hole fishing set. The Winter Lake Nakatsuna Smelt Hole Fishing Set + Tempura Set Rental is a recommended plan for those who want to casually enjoy smelt fishing and tempura! Please note that information (not guides) in foreign languages such as Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Simplified Chinese, and Korean will be provided by machine translation. The Green Season Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna Smelt Boat Fishing, Tempura, and Day Camp includes a tempura set rental, making it a recommended plan for those who want to casually enjoy smelt fishing and tempura! The guided course is safe for beginners. Available periods: April 25th - May 15th, September 10th - October 25th. If you would like a guided course, please contact us in advance to apply. (Please note that we may not be able to arrange a guide.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Recommended during cherry blossom season. Rent a bicycle and slowly cycle around Shinano-Omachi at the foot of the Northern Alps, where you can feel the changing seasons. Lake Tsunako and Lake Kizaki, Seasonal Flower Tour and 2011 NHK TV Series "Ohisama" Location Course Nagano Prefectural Natural Monument Iyari Wetland fruit. Nakayama Plateau Filming location for the 2011 NHK TV series Ohisama and the 2011 movie "Andalusia: Retribution of the Goddess." It is a course where you can cycle while visiting seasonal flowers. . The 20km-long Oyamazakura of Lake Nakatsuna is often the subject of spring posters in Omachi City. The reddish pink color is brighter than normal cherry blossoms and stands out. ■Course 2-----------------Omachi City Museum (Omachi Mountain Museum, Shionomichi Chojiya/Yabusame Kaikan), Nishina 33rd Fudasho, and Poetry Tour and movie 2011 release "Mt.", filming location, soba, sweets course

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:00

Lake Aoki in Nagano Prefecture is a very clear lake, so why not take a walk on the lake? The water level of Lake Aoki drops in winter, so you can enjoy a different lake in spring than in summer! Because the water temperature is low due to melting snow, wetsuits are recommended and only experienced SUP participants are allowed. Until the end of May, those who have never tried SUP will not be able to apply. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend the APC BASE1 (Lake Aoki Paddle Club) experience tour!! ~ Flow of the day ~ Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your reservation time. ① Reception, changing clothes 10 minutes ② Explanation 5 minutes ③ Experience start Approximately 120 minutes (If you arrive late, the experience time may be shorter.) If you would like to wear a wetsuit, please let us know your height and gender when applying so that we can prepare it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /1 Day or more

Tonight is Arie Night! A dramatic stage of moving stars and fireflies at night. [Raft making and tent camping course] Make a raft (using a tire tube) and float it on Lake Aoki. Pitch a tent on it and spend the night in a tent on Lake Aoki. A toilet is also installed. On a clear day, the faint glow of stars like an upside-down jewel box in the sky hundreds of millions of light years away pours down on Lake Aoki. On Lake Aoki, we will explain today's starry sky and the origin of Lake Aoki in the Northern Alps. [Raft making, lunch box dinner and tent camping course] Make a raft, enjoy a lunch box full of Shinano Omachi's specialties, and on Lake Aoki, we will explain today's starry sky and the origin of Lake Aoki in the Northern Alps. We will camp on the lake. [Tent camping course] Reservations are made by request. Raft making is not available. [2-hour experience course] Reservations are made by request. Raft making is not available. Toilets are not available. Sprawl out on a raft on Lake Aoki! Relax on Lake Aoki♪ If it's clear, lie down and enjoy the starry sky! Except for the 2-hour experience course, you can use the large hall (blankets available for rental) for resting and napping until 10:00 upon request after the tour has finished.

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kurobe Dam is just amazing! If you walk with the guide, you will not miss the highlights, and when you listen to the guide, you will be impressed many times! Overview of the course Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (meeting / starting point) → 220 steps of indoor stairs → dam observatory (explanation of dams, etc.) → Outdoor stairs (closed in the early spring, 220 indoor stairs) → Kurobe Damrest Passing in front of the house → passing the martyrs in front of the martyrs (explanation of the memorial monument, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Central Dam Dambike (Dam water discharge explanation, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Dissolution/end point) Dam water discharge period is around June 26 to around October 15. Dam water discharge time was canceled in early summer due to the weather from 6:00 to 17:30.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

Snow trout is a freshwater fish of the salmon family. It is a pond fish native to North America and Europe north of 50 degrees north latitude. Adult fish can be eaten as sashimi, and small fish can be fried. It has a light and mild taste. A sashimi set rental is included, so this plan is recommended for those who want to enjoy snow trout fishing and sashimi casually! Snow trout are difficult to catch. Lake Aoki is not a managed fishing area like a fishing pond, so you may not be able to catch a single one. *Additional bait Rental fishing gear at market price 1 rod + recreational fishing certificate 1 day ticket 3,000 yen per person Snow trout gutting and scale processing 200 yen per fish Reservations cannot be made by phone. Please make reservations through Activity Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 2～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Take your time and enjoy the Voyager canoe tour while enjoying the natural changes on the shores of Lake Aoki, enjoying fun experiments and nostalgic games while viewing Mt. Once you reach the north shore, it's time for a bento lunch brought by your guide. Families with children and three generations can also enjoy it.

• Age 3～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00

At the lake with the highest transparency in Nagano Prefecture, we will rent SUP early in the morning for summer vacation only! In the morning, the surface of the lake is often stable, so you can spend a relaxing time! Also, after SUP Please spend a relaxing time on the terrace! Anyone who wants to spend a fulfilling schedule while traveling or before work can join us! It's about 15 minutes from Omachi Onsenkyo and 15 minutes from Hakuba Station. , I think it is possible to wake up early, sneak out of the hotel, and be back by breakfast! Why don't you get up a little earlier than usual and have an extraordinary experience? ? If two hours in the morning is too long, please contact us directly and we will be happy to discuss your time!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Rafting down in the magnificent nature of Shinshu. Jump into the river, swim, and play to your heart's content at the Sai River, which originates from the Northern Alps! The flow is relatively gentle, so it's okay for beginners. People who can't swim are also safe because they wear life jackets.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00

●Plan for experienced SUP riders●Why not take a leisurely stroll on the water while enjoying the changing of the seasons? The best time to see the autumn leaves at Lake Aoki is from mid-October! If you're lucky, you might even be able to see the three-tiered autumn leaves with the Hakuba mountains! The water temperature will be cold, so this plan is for experienced SUP riders. *Wetsuits (adults only) are also available for rental at an additional cost (1,000 yen)! If you would like to rent one, please let us know your gender and height when you apply.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:45 / 14:15 / 14:45

Can you ride "that machine" that is patroling the slopes? !! Simple driving class and snowmobile test run experience! Let's experience what kind of vehicle a snowmobile is ♪ There is no doubt that you will be surprised at the exhilaration beyond expectations! Feel free to do a little activity.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:45

Let's experience the strange floating sense of the moment that floated on the water first! Down river Kayak Originally it was about the same position as sitting on the boat to go down the river. So I have a low line of sight and feel a bit unstable, but it is actually quite stable. It's so fun to be able to go anywhere in Switzerland sooner than I thought you would get used to crawling, and I'm sure that you'll get addicted!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Speaking of winter lake Smelt fishing, Nagano You can fish on the dome boat in Kizakiko prefecture. If it is a dome, snow, rain, and wind will prevent it, so it is comfortable even in cold winter. In addition to the east coast this season, it is installed on the west coast and is a power-up! The fun has also increased. The smelt is a small fish, but the response I made is very interesting! In addition, Lake Kizaki is clean and water is delicious, so smelt is delicious! And the fish is beautiful! It is also very popular from people outside the prefecture.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience course to explore the lake with a guide! Rising popularity! It is a course where you can experience the topic SUP carefully. Experience time is two and a half hours! Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

An introductory course to explore the lake with a guide! As it is a one and a half hour course, you can participate with confidence even if you are new to you or if you are concerned about your physical fitness. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

An introductory course to explore the lake with a guide! As it is a one and a half hour course, you can participate with confidence even if you are new to you or if you are concerned about your physical fitness. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience course to explore the lake with a guide! You can move while learning how to ride, so even beginners and children can enjoy with confidence. Please try the challenge at Lake Kizaki!