Things to do in Joetsu/Itoigawa/Myoko

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00

``Kumiko work'' has been selected as a made in JOETSU craft. You can try your hand at making a Kumiko coaster at the Arai Craft Class. There are two types of designs: the traditional ``Amanoha'' pattern and the ``Snowflake'' pattern, which is a symbol of the Myoko region, which is an area with heavy snowfall.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You can make a hole in the bamboo with a special drill and make only one bamboo lantern in the world with your own hands. There is a design that I thought of and a design that I have prepared with a mount. It is also recommended to use it for lighting the entrance and the room. It is a memorable memory.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a one-day Adventure Pass ticket that allows unlimited play in the designated activities. If you are unsure, we definitely recommend the Adventure Pass! *Zip tours are not included. *For the Playground and Tree Adventure, you will need a numbered ticket for each time slot that will be issued on the day. You can obtain a numbered ticket on the day at the reception. *Usage restrictions* ・Age 4 and over / Height 100cm or more / Weight 100kg or less ・For children under elementary school age, please sign and come with a parent or guardian. ・For junior and senior high school students, a parent or guardian's signature is required. ・For elderly customers, the guide will make a judgment based on their health condition. ・The above usage restrictions are standard values. If equipment such as harnesses and helmets cannot be worn safely, you may not be able to use the facility even if you meet the above standards.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At this quaint sake brewery, founded in 1804 (the first year of the Bunka era, during the Edo period), you can learn about the sake culture of Joetsu and the differences in taste between modern and past varieties and brewing methods, and enjoy the rich sake culture of Joetsu. ・Sample sake made using different methods ・Sample and select your favorite from the various bottles provided by the brewery ・Create an original label on Japanese paper with a brush, etc., and take home a one-of-a-kind bottle Experience plan (approx. 1 hour) ‣ Brewery tour ‣ Tasting ‣ Shopping

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can make your own silver ring. Silver rings are made by cutting and bending silver plates. This is a small group experience course that is limited to one group each time, so you can create pairings and relax with friends, family, or yourself. Beginners can rest assured that special work such as brazing will be carried out by instructors. You can choose your favorite design from the sample rings and have it made. Anyone old enough to use tools can try out the production experience. If it is not completed within the time, we will complete it and ship it at a later date. (Shipping fee not included) Would you like to make a special gift or commemorative silver ring? **Japanese people are not eligible**

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:40

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

You can use the cycle station in the nature of Arai! It's OK even if you don't have your own bike! Why not choose your favorite bike at the cycle station, take photos with Mt. Myoko in the background, and ride through nature? ? *Usage restrictions*・There are no age/physical restrictions, but please note that there are limits on the size/quantity of bikes. (Recommended for elementary school students and above)・Please be sure to wear safety equipment and helmets while riding. ・When riding on the road, keep to the left and be careful of cars, including when crossing. ・Do not ride on farm roads or ridges, and when riding on sidewalks or within the hotel grounds, keep a distance from pedestrians and be very careful. ・When riding on public roads or within the hotel grounds, be careful not to leave brake marks due to sudden braking. ・If you have any trouble, please contact the information center immediately. [Regarding reservations] Rental bicycles are not available by reservation, but please note that there are limits on rental vehicles and sizes.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a great value day pack ticket that includes a one-day ticket for the Cupid Valley lift, a 1,000 yen meal ticket that can be used at the restaurant "Blanc Neige", and an entrance ticket to the adjacent Yukidaruma Onsen "Kubikino". There is also a discount coupon that can be used for rental and school at 500 yen off each, so you can use it at a great deal!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• Age 12～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Dancing Snow's regular backcountry guided tour is a one-day course of Mt. Aim for a peak accessible from the Myoko ski resort. Use lifts and gondolas to get as far as you can, then hike up to the top. Expect approximately 2-3 hours of climbing time, depending on your group and destination. If you have experience and want to enjoy steep slopes and deep snow, please join us.

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30

You can experience making Sasa-Mino sushi, a local dish born in the Myoko / Suginosawa area, while learning from the locals. With family, friends and couples! Would you like to experience making Sasa Mino sushi together?

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

Why don't you experience making traditional Japanese food and rice cakes with your children? Myoko's grandma will teach you from scratch. Souvenirs include glutinous rice, perilla powder, and red beans. A recipe is also included, so you can reproduce it even when you go home!

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• Age 4～Age 120
• 1～2 hours

Adventure coupons can be used for the following adventures. - HIZUME - Playground - Zip line - Daily content - Sightseeing gondola - Starry sky hot spring *You can use any three of the above contents once. *Usage restrictions*・There are some physical restrictions.・If children of elementary school age or younger are using the facility, please have a parent or guardian sign and accompany them.・When using the service for junior high and high school students, a signature from a parent or guardian is required.・For elderly customers, the guide will make a decision based on their health condition.・The above usage restrictions are standard values. If equipment such as a harness or helmet cannot be worn safely, you may not be able to use it even if it meets the above standards.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:45

☆Mt. Hiuchi, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, a paradise tour above the clouds ☆Mt. Hiuchi forms the Kubiki mountains along with Mt. Myoko and Mt. On the hillside of Mt. Hiuchi, around 2000m to 2100m above sea level, there is a beautiful wetland area with Takaya Pond, Kurosawa Pond, and Tengu no Niwa. In July, when the snow finally melts on Mt. Hiuchi, the wetlands are filled with beautiful alpine flowers. The green of the fresh green, the white of the lingering snow, the colorful flower garden and the bright blue sky... The scenery is truly worthy of being called a heavenly paradise. After mid-September, the surface of the mountain gradually turns into autumn colors. Especially from late September to early October, the beauty of the Tengu Garden, Takaya Pond, and Kurosawa Pond is beyond description. This tour, which starts from the trailhead of Mt. Sasagamine at an altitude of about 1300m, will be a full-fledged mountaineering tour with an altitude difference of 800m. However, a spectacular view awaits us that will blow away the hardships of climbing! 〜Schedule for the day〜 6:45 AM - Meet at Sasagamine trailhead parking lot. Warm-up exercise + explanation of itinerary 7:00 AM - Tour start Departure from Sasagamine trailhead. First, walk through a beautiful beech forest to Kurosawa Bridge. 7:50 AM - Take a short break by Kurosawa's clear stream before climbing Kurosawa Bridge 9:30 AM - Fujimidaira End of the steep climb. From here, follow the flat road to Koyaike Hutte. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Hiuchi, Mt. Yake, Mt. Kanayama, and the Northern Alps. 10:45 PM - Koyaike Hut Arrive at Koyaike Hutte with a triangular roof. restroom break. 12:15 PM - Walk around Tengu's Garden & Lunch Arrive at Tengu's Garden after 15 minutes from Takaya Pond. You can take pictures of the upside-down fire hitting reflected on the surface of the water, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heavenly paradise. After returning to the hut, it's lunch time on the bench in front of the hut! 16:00 PM - Tour ends The tour ends with a descent to Sasagamine.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30

Enjoy 50 minutes of private baths, 10: 30-15: 00 breaks in private rooms, and local cuisine that incorporates the fruits of the mountains and seas. .. The spring quality of Myoko Onsen is a weakly alkaline simple spring that is kind to the body and is effective for rheumatism, neuralgia, gynecological diseases, skin diseases, fatigue recovery, etc. As for the bathroom, there is a large public bath for men and women and an open-air bath in the independently built hot spring building, and a private bath "bosom" in the annex where even families can relax. ~ Private bath KAI "Bonus" that makes use of traditional "Japanese culture" ~ In 1954, the maiden's bath named by the painter Kosugi Misai, who is related to the area, was renewed and reborn as a private bath. The traditional bath from the middle of the Showa period has become a spacious and nostalgic bath with a view of the scenery by devising the interior, bathtub, and windows without changing its shape. Please relax to your heart's content.

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

In the one-hour experience, you can go around the Madarao Kogen area at the start of the hotel premises. In the two-hour experience course, you extend your foot to the Hope Lake at the foot of the Madarao Plateau, and go around the lake through the lakeside forest. You can also experience walking on the snow that has accumulated on the lake (walking on the lake, as soon as the snowfall is stable, Jan.). * If you wish to have a 2 hour course (Lake of your choice), please answer in the question column to the reservation person. The difference is only for local settlement. ・ In addition to Snowshoes, Backcountry Outdoors Activity that faces nature such as skiing, surfing, and trail running It is safe to follow with a familiar guide. ・ Experience place is immediate from facility! There is no extra travel time so you can feel free to experience and enjoy the full time Snowshoes experience ♪ Since it is also open as an accommodation facility, you can also experience the experience after staying slowly! (Please contact us if you wish) If you are staying or dropping around, please feel free to come.