Tohoku in Snow shoes/Snow trekking

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January to March] Snow trekking to the frozen waterfall called Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is a world of ice like in a movie. Step into the frozen world of Senninzawa Ice Garden in search of unknown spectacular views. On the way there, head downhill from the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the frozen waterfall. The guide will provide hot water, so please bring a lunch such as instant noodles to warm you up. A tent-type toilet will also be set up during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and ascents. *If the route to the ice waterfall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Innovative light and portable mountain snowshoes) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight backcountry poles) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are worried about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed. * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

"Goshikinuma Nature Exploration Road" which won one Michelin Green Guide star. Navigating the expressive Goshikinuma, which is synonymous with Urabandai and has dignified beauty, with careful commentary. If you walk while listening to the signs of wild animals and the voices of wild birds, you will see the beautiful Goshikinuma Pond.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 13:20

Unlike in summer, in winter the area is covered in snow and there are no walking trails.If you want to see Goshikinuma Tanshoro or Goshikinuma, but are worried about going on your own, please join us on a tour! The fun that can only be had in winter is waiting for you there. Our tours are smaller than typical guided tours. We have a small group system with no more than 9 customers per guide. This is a tour for adults that focuses on nature observation, with a low impact on nature and attentive guide service, allowing you to leisurely explore the swamps that emit a mysterious glow. The afternoon course is Haregasaya Activities' original course (approximately 2.5km round trip) that runs along the east side from Bishamon-numa, where the green color stands out, to Midoronuma-numa. We will guide you to places that can only be accessed in winter, scenery that can only be seen in winter, and special places.

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Urabandai's powder snow is this area. A quiet and deep forest that tramples on the snow of a fluffy puff. A beech forest with bear's claw marks on the footprints of an antelope. The giant trees around the trunk that can finally be reached by 4 or more people. We have lost our word to the giant tree that is still enshrined for more than 500 years, and we will continue to blend in with the long history of the forest. Mibayashi, a top-class beech tree in Urabandai, will welcome you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:20

Unlike in summer, in winter the area is covered in snow and there are no walking trails.If you want to see Goshikinuma Tanshoro or Goshikinuma, but are worried about going on your own, please join us on a tour! The fun that can only be had in winter is waiting for you there. Our tours are smaller than typical guided tours. We have a small group system with no more than 9 customers per guide. This is a tour for adults that focuses on nature observation, with a low impact on nature and attentive guide service, allowing you to leisurely explore the swamps that emit a mysterious glow. The morning course is Haregasaya Activities' original course (approximately 2.5 km round trip) that runs along the west side from Yanaginuma, where the blue color stands out, to Bentennuma. We will guide you to places that can only be visited in winter, scenery that can only be seen in winter, and special places.