Minamiuonuma City in Guided tour

• Age 6～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Snow Country Uonuma is a region where traditional wisdom is utilized, and a lifestyle of living in harmony with nature and experiencing the joys of the four seasons is cherished and passed down to the present day. A local guide will share some local tidbits as you explore the area. Visit Untoan, a Zen temple associated with Uesugi Kenshin's son, Kagekatsu. Surrounded by 400-year-old cedar trees, the stone-paved path is inscribed with sutras, and simply walking along the approach to the temple will bring you blessings. Operated by sake maker Hakkaisan, Uonuma no Sato is located in Nagamori, Minamiuonuma City, overlooking the sacred Mount Hakkai. The satoyama area is dotted with relaxing spots, including a beer brewery, soba restaurant Nagamori, a public employee cafeteria, Nigirime Shiteppen, confectionery shop Satoya, and Tsutsumi-ya Hachigura. The tour lasts two and a half hours, with free time for lunch. Finally, you'll explore Makino-dori Street, featuring the beautiful Gangi (arched gates) unique to snow country. The tour departs and arrives at Echigo-Yuzawa Station, and tours popular spots in the guide's private car. [Meeting] JR Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit Rotary [Course] Echigo Yuzawa Station → Untoan → Uonuma no Sato (free lunch) → Makino Street → Echigo Yuzawa Station [Ending] JR Echigo Yuzawa Station West Exit ・Who is this experience recommended for? ○ People who love history, shrines and temples, and historic streetscapes. ◯ People who are interested in food culture, such as sake and fermented foods. ◯ People who are interested in life and culture in snowy regions. ◯ People who enjoy listening to guides' stories ・Why this experience? Untoan and Uonuma no Sato are very popular, but they are difficult to access from Echigo Yuzawa without a car. That's why we've designed a small-group tour led by a certified guide in a private car. Why not explore the tourist spots while listening to local stories from the locals?

• Age 15～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Snow Country and the cuisine of Minamiuonuma, Niigata, on this day-trip experience. Enjoy a light and fun stroll on pure white snow, a walk only possible in winter! Enjoy the overwhelming freedom of exploring uncharted territory in air snowshoes, a special experience only available during this season. Experience the tranquility and silvery white world of Mt. Dodaira in the Goka district of Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, with this luxurious, small-group tour, even for beginners, allowing you to fully enjoy the winter scenery with a guide. [Dates] March 20th (Friday, National Holiday), 28th (Saturday), and 29th (Sunday), 2026 [Contents] ・Snow Detective Animal Trekking ・Have the Echigo Sanzan Mountains all to yourself: Tea Time on the Snow ・Learn about the world's most advanced snow removal techniques ・Homemade Koshihikari Lunch at a Farm Cafe ・Relax your body and mind in the famous brown-red waters of Urasa Onsen ・Bring the flavors of the Snow Country to your home with a shopping break *This is a monitor tour experience. Completion of a questionnaire is required. *Footpaths are public walking paths that originated in the UK and now crisscross the country like a spider's web. For British walkers, they offer a place to enjoy nature and are an essential part of the culture of returning to nature. The "Urasa Footpath" is a leisurely tour of the satoyama and rural areas, a "mini-tourism" experience that revitalizes both the local area and the surrounding area. Enjoy the unique scenery of Urasa and the opportunity to interact with local people. [Notes] ◎Please bring warm clothing, gloves, a hat, sunglasses, etc. ◎The tour may be canceled in the event of severe weather. If the tour is canceled, you will be notified by mobile phone at 5:00 PM the day before. ◎The participation fee includes guide fee, rental equipment (boots, poles, and inflatable snowshoes), lunch, hot spring bathing, and insurance. ◎We recommend using public transportation to Urasa Station. If you are traveling by car, please make sure your tires are snow-covered.