Yamagata in Power spots tour

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

A private cycling tour around the good old Japanese countryside on an e-Bike. This is a special tour where you can enjoy Japanese rural culture and beautiful nature on an e-Bike with a local guide. The setting is Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, which belongs to the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." This quiet farming village with a population of only 6,000 people is surrounded by a rural landscape that is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The rural landscape of Iide Town changes with the seasons, giving you a sense of tranquility as if time has stopped, and a sense of nostalgia. ⁡In a heavy snow area covered in 3 meters of snow in winter, rice farming has been the main industry since ancient times. The wisdom and culture of the people who live with the snow still lives on today. ⁡During the tour, you can also experience the precious flavors of rural areas. You can also enjoy tea time tasting the traditional protein source "Inago no Tsukudani". In this area where there are still few tourists, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time experiencing the local culture. Let's enjoy a leisurely rural cycling tour where you can experience a culture that coexists with nature! [About tour fees] The tour fee varies depending on the number of participants. Please check the following before making a reservation. ・Participation by 2 people: 20,000 yen/person ・Participation by 3 people: 14,000 yen/person ・Participation by 4 or more people: 11,000 yen/person [Information for customers using public transportation] Akayu Station (Flower Nagai Line) → Imaizumi Station → Uzen Tsubaki Station (JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus) For detailed timetables, please check the following URL. Flower Nagai Line https://flower-liner.jp/result/JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/documents/41216/2024_3yonesakasen.pdf Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/timetable/list0036.html

• Pickup Service

• Age 2～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

[Weekends only] The upper reaches of Lake Nagai Hyakuaki, a canoe field that feels like a hidden place, even though it is not far from the city. We will guide you on a half-day tour that will lead you into nature both physically and mentally. The meeting place, Nogawa Manabikan, is a 10-minute drive from Nagai City. After checking in and using the restroom, it is another 10-minute drive to the boarding point. As you paddle through the lake surrounded by mountains from the start, multiple waterfalls will bring you the pleasant sound of water and coolness. As you proceed along the waterside that winds left and right while looking at the vibrant broadleaf mountain ranges and rock faces, you will soon arrive at the entrance to Mibuchi Valley. After offering prayers to nature and the gods, you will continue to canoe between the steep granite cliffs, and you will find yourself in a different space that is cut off from the outside world. Mibuchi Valley, where the cool air and silence continue even in midsummer, is a power spot where the dragon god legend remains. You will be enveloped in an emotion that cannot be expressed in words. A mini-adventure tour where you can experience sacred history and culture while enjoying a leisurely canoe ride with a guide! Anyone who has been in a canoe at least once and has average physical strength can participate. Please rest assured that there will be at least two guides accompanying you at all times.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January-March] Snow trekking to the magnificent frozen waterfalls of Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire massive waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall approximately 30 meters high and several dozen meters wide. Its power is beyond comprehension in photographs. While walking through a cinematic world of ice, you can also see the giant frost-covered trees known as "monsters" along the route. This popular YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE tour allows you to experience the frozen waterfalls, frost-covered trees, and Zao's mountain worship. Step into the snow-white world of Zao in search of undiscovered spectacular views! [Comprehensive Tour Support] - Safety Commitment: The path to the frozen waterfalls includes steep descents and climbs. Experienced guides certified by the Zao Bodaira Tourism Council will guide you safely. We have a track record of operating tours for over 40 days per season and have reached the frozen waterfalls many times within the area. Safety is our top priority, with meticulous route planning, including the construction of stairs with shovels to prevent falls.・Portable Toilets: If there are no toilets available, your guide will carry a tent-type portable toilet. This can be used during the tour, allowing women to safely hydrate. ・Hot Water: Your guide will provide hot water during lunchtime. You can warm yourself up and fill your stomach with instant noodles without having to carry a heavy water bottle. *Lunch will be served on the snow. ・Free Memento Photos: Photos taken by your guide during the tour will be delivered to you the same day. Photos capturing your smiles and the beautiful scenery will become irreplaceable memories that you can enjoy even after the tour. ・An Impressive Experience Even If You Can't Make It to the Frozen Waterfall: Don't worry if field conditions prevent you from reaching the frozen waterfall. We will guide you along a unique, extreme frost-covered route, allowing you to fully enjoy the spectacular world of silver, which can only be experienced with a guide. This is a truly invaluable experience that allows you to fully experience the deep charm of ZAO. [Insurance] We provide personal injury insurance to cover accidental accidents during the tour. Please consider purchasing additional insurance if necessary.・Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Event participant personal injury insurance)・Death/permanent disability: 10 million yen・Hospitalization insurance (daily): 5,000 yen・Outpatient insurance (daily): 3,000 yen [Rent specialized equipment for safe enjoyment] *Included in the tour price.・Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium (lightweight and highly portable mountain snowshoes)・Stocks: Montbell Fall Line Poles (lightweight backcountry stocks)・Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (essential for steep slopes)・Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (to be worn when approaching the frozen waterfall, stored in a backpack while traveling)・Beacon: Transmitter in case of avalanche (always carried as a safety measure)・Cushion: Outdoor cushion to prevent your buttocks from getting cold during lunch breaks

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January-March] Yamagata's winter brings miraculous natural beauty: Zao's frost-covered trees. Enter the fantastical world of frost-covered trees, a sight only found in Zao in winter. This snow hiking tour explores this mystical world on snowshoes with an experienced guide. The deep snow, howling winds, and freezing cold of Zao Bodai blend seamlessly into the frost-covered trees, a work of art that could never be created by human hands. Seeing the frost-covered trees grow little by little over the course of days in this harsh winter environment is truly breathtaking. Many visitors from around Japan and around the world visit to experience this miraculous landscape. Your guide will not only take you to the frost-covered trees. As you walk through the silent, pure white forest, you'll come across a beautiful beech forest where the snow sparkles in the light. Don't just walk through the "snow forest," experience the true winter of DEEP ZAO by learning and experiencing the natural beauty of this region and standing here. YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE offers heartwarming experiences through activities that make the most of Yamagata's natural beauty throughout the seasons. Our guides, beloved by repeat visitors, look forward to your visit! [Tour Features] - Access the frost-covered trees without waiting! Simply transfer between two lifts to quickly access the frost-covered trees. We'll guide you smoothly into the fantastical world of snow, without the waits and crowds of the ropeway. - Guides will guide you safely. Experienced guides certified by the Zao Bodaira Tourism Council will accompany you. Even beginners to snow mountains can participate with peace of mind. - Free commemorative photos! During the tour, your guide will take photos of your smiles and stunning views, and you'll receive the data free of charge on the day. [Tour Schedule] After transferring between two lifts, your snow hike begins at the summit of the ski resort. Put on snowshoes and stroll among the frost-covered trees, tread on fluffy fresh snow, and crawl through tunnels of frozen trees. Enjoy the silvery world to the fullest, even sliding downhill on your buttocks. As the course is mainly downhill, it is less physically demanding than regular mountain climbing. [Insurance] We have personal injury insurance in place to cover any accidents that may occur during the tour. Please consider taking out additional insurance if necessary. ・Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Event Participant Personal Injury Insurance) ・Death/Permanent Disability: 10 million yen ・Hospitalization Insurance (daily): 5,000 yen ・Outpatient Insurance (daily): 3,000 yen [Specialized Equipment Rental for Safe Enjoyment] All specialized equipment rental fees are included in the tour price. ・Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium (lightweight, highly portable mountain snowshoes) ・Stocks: Montbell Fall Line Poles (lightweight backcountry stocks) ・Cushion: Outdoor cushion to prevent your bottom from getting cold during lunch breaks

• Age 14～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

・No fatigue when traveling on a high-grade E-Bike ・Departs from and arrives at JR Tsuruoka Station, no need for secondary transportation ・You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking spaces can be done.・It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the Dewa Sanzan, which is one of Japan's leading power spots.・You will change into an Edo period costume and experience a simulated experience of visiting Mt.・Trek along the Michelin Green Guide 3-star certified cedar tree approach with 2,446 stone steps lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・You can also enjoy Shojin cuisine at the Saikan on the summit. (*Optional) ・The bus departs from and arrives at Tsuruoka Station, so we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・Free parking is available even if you come by car.・We also accept shipment of luggage such as souvenirs. ~ Flow of the day ~ 10:30 Departure We will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and a lecture on how to operate the E-Bike before departure. 12:00 After having lunch on the approach trekking, after choosing a costume at Ide Memorial Hall and changing clothes, trekking along the cedar-lined approach through the five-storied pagoda from the Zuishinmon Gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro. Let's reset mind and body in dignified space. (Approx. 180 minutes) *Those who wish to have vegetarian cuisine will have lunch after climbing to the top of the mountain. 15:30 Gyokusenji On the way back from Mt. Haguro, stop by Gyokusenji and enjoy matcha green tea while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) Arrival at 17:00 Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and prepare to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.

• Age 14～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

・ No tiredness when traveling with a high-grade E-Bike ・ No need for secondary traffic when departing from or arriving at JR Tsuruoka Station ・ You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking space Can be done.・ It will be a tour around "Mt. Haguro", one of the three mountains of Dewa, one of Japan's leading power spots.・ You can enjoy trekking along the cedar avenue, which is certified by the Michelin Green Guide as a three-star, lined with cedar trees over 500 years old.・ You can also enjoy vegetarian food as an option.・ For those who are not confident in their physical strength, you can enjoy matcha tea or choose a sutra-copying experience while looking at the garden at Gyokusenji Temple, which was opened in the Kamakura period.・ It is a tour that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations such as girls traveling, families, and active seniors.・ Because it departs from Tsuruoka Station, we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・ You can use the parking lot free of charge even if you come by car.・ We also accept shipments of luggage such as souvenirs. ～ Flow of the day ～ 10:30 Departure Before departure, we will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and an E-Bike operation lecture. 12:00 Trekking on the approach road We had lunch on the way and trekked along the cedar avenue from the Zuijinmon gate at the entrance of Mt. Haguro through the five-storied pagoda. Let's reset the mind and body in a dignified space. (120-180 minutes) 15:30 Gyokusenji Temple On the way back from Mt. Haguro, you can stop by Gyokusenji Temple and enjoy matcha while looking out at the garden. (30-40 minutes) If you wish to have lunch here, the approach trekking will be done later. 17:00 Arrival Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and get ready to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.