【Evening(3～6 p.m.)】 Things to do in Nagano Page 2

• 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).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 11:00 / 17:00

This is a river SUP experience where you will ride a SUP down the Chikuma River in front of Togura Kamiyamada Onsen. Children in the 4th grade and above can experience this. SUP on a river is rare, but unlike lakes or the ocean, you can experience SUP in the current and spend an active time. Enjoy the view of the Shinshu mountains and the vast sky from the river.

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can easily enjoy the Shinshu oyaki making experience at the Kidoike Onsen Hotel in Shiga Kogen. Let's make it fun for lunch and snacks! It's OK with empty hands! You can enjoy it even in bad weather at Shiga Kogen ♪ You can make reservations for families, groups or small groups! Please make a reservation and change the number of people at least 3 days in advance.

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

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00 / 15:00

Would you like to experience bouldering? It's okay for those who are new to bouldering or who are not exercising normally. At first, the staff will explain carefully, so you can feel free to challenge yourself. The height of the route for beginners is also modest, so even those who are uncertain about the height can rest assured. Let's enjoy whole body exercise!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[October to February! Limited time experience plan] Baked apples & La France on a wood-burning stove with an oven ♪ Picking apples in Nagano is so commonplace! You can enjoy even more delicious and special experiences this winter! Would you like to experience wood stove cooking using apples and La France grown in Ina Valley? Apples are available from October to February, while La France is available from November to December. Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee or espresso while watching the flames of the wood-burning stove as you wait for the finish to finish. How about enjoying the cold winter of Shinshu like this? [We are particular about the drinks] You can choose what you like on the day ・Takato Hojicha (Ina City) ・Coffee (Ina City) ・Espresso (Nakagawa Village, Kamiina District)

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

Why don't you experience making soba noodles at Village IRORI, an old folk house built in the Meiji era with a hearth? Ina City, Nagano Prefecture is the birthplace of Shinshu Soba, and local soba noodle masters teach traditional handmade soba noodles that have been around for a long time. You can enjoy the struck soba on the spot. Please leave it to the soba noodle making master to boil delicious soba noodles and soba noodles! We will teach you how to boil delicious soba that you can enjoy at home. Shinshu soba craftsmen will teach you authentic handmade soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. Approximately 2 hours from arrival time to the end of meal (about 2.5 hours for a large number of 10 or more people) ◆ Start time is between 9:00 and 17:00, according to customer's request increase. As a guide: ・ For lunch, start at 10:30 to 12:00. ・ For dinner, start at 17:00 to 18:30.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A mountain called "Table Mountain" because of its gentle mountain shape like a table. The altitude is 1256m, and the roads are well maintained and easy to walk, so it is a popular mountain destination for Karuizawa residents. From the top you can see Mt. Asama close up and Mt. Fuji far away if it is clear. If you are lucky, you may meet an antelope on the way! ? The end of the trek is to Karuizawa's most scenic spot, "Kumobaike." Fresh green in the spring and autumn leaves in the autumn are reflected on the surface of the lake, giving a beautiful view of the four seasons. Kumoba Pond Parking Lot ⇒ Remote mountain trekking (about 2,5 hours) ⇒ Kumoba Pond (about 20 minutes) ⇒ Kumoba Pond Parking Lot * If you wish, you can arrange a transfer from your accommodation to the Kumobaike Parking Lot. ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The Shinanoji nature trail is a hiking course with a total length of about 10 km, which is a downhill path from the Mine Teahouse. Among them, walk about 7,5km to Kose Hot spring, which has many attractions. You can see the two famous waterfalls of Karuizawa (Shiraito Falls and Ryugae Falls) as you pass through the lush forest and larch forest. At the end, let's soak in the healing effect of the forest while taking a walk through the forest along Yukawa. This course is recommended for people who are not confident in their physical fitness, young or old, regardless of age or sex, as the entire journey is almost downhill. Please experience the healing nature of Karuizawa with your whole body. From Kose Hot spring, you can take a bus back to the Mine Chaya Parking Lot or just back to Karuizawa station. Itinerary: Mine no Chaya ⇒Shinanoji Promenade Trekking (Shiraito Falls-Tatsugae no Taki) 3 hours ⇒Kose Hot spring * From Kose Hot spring, you can either return to Mine-no-chaya by bus or go to Karuizawa Station (guide will tell you where and when). ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Nature trekking with a dedicated guide to the summit of Mt. Ko-Asama at the foot of Mt. Asama. Mt. Ko-Asama is a parasitic volcano at the eastern foot of Mt. Asama, with an elevation of 1,655m. As you head to the summit, your guide will explain the origins and vegetation of Mt. Asama. The round trip takes about two and a half hours, so even first-time climbers, regardless of age or gender, can easily join us. From the summit covered in volcanic gravel, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Asama and a magnificent view. For experienced climbers and intermediate and advanced climbers, we can also arrange climbing Mt. Kurobanzayama, with an elevation of 2,404m, which offers a wonderful panorama, and Mt. Maekake, which is 2,524m and closest to the crater of Mt. Asama!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The Usui Pass was once said to be the most difficult part of the Nakasendo. In this tour, we will aim at the viewing platform from the former Karuizawa Ginza through the promenade of Usui Pass. There is a promenade on the road that goes through the cottage of the grove, and you can reach the viewing platform in about 1.5 hours. From the observatory, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Mount Asama and Mt. Myogi. As this is a handy hiking course, people of all ages can participate. You can freely disperse on the viewing platform, so you can stop at the Kumano Emperor Shrine or take a break at the pass's teahouse. On the way back, you can either return the way you came or take a bus back to the old Karuizawa. Itinerary: Former Karuizawa Ginza ⇒ (Usui Pass Promenade) ⇒ Viewing platform (disbanded on site) * On the way back, either return to the way out or take a bus to the old Karuizawa. ★ New Corona Virus Measures: The tour will be a private tour for one group. The guide in charge will also carry out the temperature measurement before the tour, and we will take measures at a distance that is conscious of social distance as much as possible.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Let's start rowing! A beginner's experience course for canoe beginners! Free time will be given after the experience! A valuable natural experience that touches the source of the beautiful Lake Shirakaba. Children from the third grade of elementary school can ride alone. The whole family can enjoy it from toddlers to seniors. Guide fee and all equipment are included. ○ Nature canoe tour 2-hour course flow [First half] Put on a life jacket, and we will take care of your camera for each group. Lecture on how to operate the paddle, and a lecture on things to be careful of when canoeing. Now it's time to go! → Touring → Source and reed grass → Landing experience in the birch forest [Landing break] After landing, take a commemorative photo with your group, rehydrate with natural spring water, and use the toilet [Second half] Fountain with clear water, visit the torii gate (Ikenohira Shrine) that stands underwater, a power spot of Lake Shirakaba. The remaining time is free time! Enjoy a leisurely walk on the lake with your group. ○ Recommended points ① This is a summer resort where the cool and refreshing breeze blows even in summer. This is a two-hour nature kayaking tour where you can enjoy a stroll on the calm lake from the perspective of waterfowl. ②Since we use stable kayaks, there is no need to worry about capsizing. We use a pier to get on and off, and we've designed it so that your shoes don't get wet, so you don't even need to change clothes! You can participate in the tour in your usual comfortable clothes! Swimsuits are not required. It's an easy 8-minute walk from Ikenotaira Hotel on the lakeside promenade!

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) is a sport that can be enjoyed in nature while moving on the water of lakes, oceans, rivers, etc. Anyone can easily start with simple movements. Like walking on the water, you can enjoy the natural scenery and feel like an explorer. Another attractive feature is that by floating on the unstable water and balancing, you can easily train your core in nature. You can enjoy surfing in the ocean, exciting rapids in the river, and cruising in a gentle current. In addition to this, there are various ways to enjoy it according to your lifestyle and preferences, such as racing, fishing, and yoga fitness. Here at Lake Nojiri, you can experience a relaxing feeling that you can't experience in your everyday life, surrounded by abundant water and green nature. Please take this opportunity to try SUP!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Now Year is my dog and canoe! This is an experience course for beginners. You can take a free walk on the water while gazing at the scenery of the plateau from the lake, which is rich in nature. After the beginner's experience, you can get on and off easily and get on and off without getting wet. Let's start rowing! Beginners experience course for canoe beginners with your dog! Free time benefits are included after the experience is over! ○ Nature canoe tour 2-hour course flow [First half] Life jackets will be worn and cameras will be kept for each group. Lecture on paddle operation, precautions for canoeing, etc. → Touring → Headwaters, grass of Yoshi → Landing experience in Shirakaba forest [Landing break] After landing, take a commemorative photo of each group, rehydrate with natural spring water, toilet [Second half] Clear stream boil Visit the torii (Ikenodaira Shrine) at the fountain, the power spot of Lake Shirakaba underwater. The remaining time is free time! Enjoy a leisurely walk on the lake with each group ○ Recommended points ① This is a summer resort where a cool and refreshing breeze blows even in the summer. It is a 2-hour nature Kayak tour where you can enjoy a walk on the lake from the perspective of a waterfowl on a calm lake at Kayak. (2) Since Kayak with good stability is used, there is almost no worry of capsizing. We use the pier to get on and off, so we don't need to change clothes! You can participate in the usual easy-to-move style! No swimsuit required. [About Kayak to use] ◆ A recreational boat that is relatively stable and easy to control. Beginners can enjoy it with their dogs at Female and even children. If you are worried about your physical strength and balance, we recommend a two-seater. ◆ Elementary school 3 Year students-adult basically prepares one-seater Kayak.. (* You can also request a 2-seater) >: Excellent stability. Easy touring. You can also have a leisurely conversation. ◆ Elementary school 2-1 Year Students use 2-seater Kayak, adult controls firmly .. ◆ Three-seater infants, with child seats and no paddles. ◆ adult 1 person, 1 infant (paddle can be used), if you want to ride 2 people, elementary school students 1 ~ 2 Year (¥ 4000) Please apply [Caution] ・ Elementary school students less cannot participate only by children ・ toilet etc. 5 minutes before the start Please gather. [* On the day and last minute reservations can also be made by phone] If you have any questions, please contact us at the following. 0266-68-1007 Contact: Fukui

• Date Spot
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a plan that you can see Lake Nojiri, Shinano Town, which overlooks the magnificent nature of the Hokushin area in Nagano prefecture, in 45 minutes. In addition, you can visit the Uga Shrine on the island by mooring at the power spot Bentenjima for 15 minutes. Depending on the number of passengers on each flight, we will operate on either the large tour boat "Masa" or the small tour boat "Twinbee". In addition, there is a souvenir shop and a food court in the facility, so that you can do everything at this facility. * If the number of passengers is small, such as on weekdays, we may use the small sightseeing boat "Twinbee".

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Only 7 minutes on foot from the Shinkansen Iiyama Station! ! Nagano All-you-can-eat sweets and apples from the prefecture! Enjoy English-speaking guides on how to harvest apples, how to identify sweet apples, and stories about apples. Explanations To do.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Rent a traditional house with an irori hearth, Toro - a house that spins history - and enjoy the local tastes of autumn with the experience of making your own gohei mochi. This plan includes a robatayaki food set using the irori hearth. Our staff will prepare the fire in the hearth and the ingredients. All you have to do is light the fire in the hearth and enjoy it at your own convenience. Enjoy a casual and gourmet trip to Shinshu. [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Pickled Nozawana Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Clean spring water flows from the Southern Alps, and delicious rice is cultivated. Let's use this locally grown rice to make local dishes of this area together^^ Miso, which is essential for gohei mochi, is also locally grown! We will make several types of miso to suit your preferences, such as sweet miso, walnut miso, and sansho miso, and use them in gohei mochi. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the precious experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! ~Experience timetable~ ◆ Arrival We serve Takato Houjicha, a traditional tea from Ina. Take your time drinking tea and exploring the traditional Japanese house! ◆ Let's cook rice in a clay pot! Let's start cooking right away, first cook rice in a clay pot♪ ◆ Let's make miso sauce! Secret miso sauce ^^ You'll find yourself tasting it ^^;;; ◆ Let's make dumplings! Stick them together with your hands! It's the old-fashioned way of making them, and children will definitely have fun! ◆Meals Light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the locally grown autumn flavors and the gohei mochi you just made.---------------- [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set We cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day you arrive, so they are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the above plan, we will only accept reservations and will provide them if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only provide ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Old folk house Toro - a house that spins history - is available for exclusive use! This is a food set plan where you can light a fire in the hearth and enjoy locally produced ingredients. It can be used for both lunch and dinner. The staff will light the hearth and prepare the ingredients. You can light the ingredients yourself and enjoy it freely. ◆Example of food set◆ [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Nozawana pickles [From September 26th, we will serve new rice] Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Our proud Matsutake rice is made with delicious local rice made with clean spring water from the Southern Alps. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the rare experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set As we cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day of your visit, matsutake mushrooms are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the plan above, please make a reservation only, and they will be provided only if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only serve ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups