Things to do in Tohoku

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

Experience making Japanese sweets using real ingredients! Arrange the finished sweets on a plate and you'll have a work of art! Come and try making Japanese sweets at An An, where you can enjoy making two seasonal Japanese sweets per person. You can make authentic Japanese sweets using white bean paste made from white kidney beans from a long-established Kyoto bean paste shop and smooth bean paste made from domestically grown red beans!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 2～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

[June to November] An experiential activity where you canoe around Lake Shirakawa, surrounded by magnificent nature. Enjoy plenty of time on the lake with this two-hour experience tour! Come enjoy the beautiful Yamagata scenery that changes with the seasons from the lake with your guide! The guided tour will teach you how to paddle, so even beginners and families with no experience can enjoy the experience safely. We use stable canoes and kayaks that even beginners can easily navigate. Have fun playing energetically and in the hot summer on the cool Yamagata lake. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity that you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. [Beginner, physical strength level 1]

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 06:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

The fish is simply delicious! This is a fishing pond. You can enjoy fishing in a natural environment using meltwater from the Zao mountain range. The five ponds have water so clear that you can clearly see the patterns of the fish. The stream that runs through the premises plays a beautiful sound. You can grill the fish you catch yourself over charcoal. In addition to charcoal-raised char, yamame, and rainbow trout in Zao, there is also coho salmon, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. A wide range of fish are released, from small ones with a body length of 10 cm to ones over 70 cm and 5 kg. You can come empty-handed, and even a complete beginner can catch an average of six fish. Everyone, regardless of gender, children or adults, can enjoy the experience. The speciality pork soup and rice balls are included.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 06:00 / 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

The fish is just delicious! This is a fishing pond. You can enjoy fishing in a natural environment using meltwater from the Zao mountain range. The five ponds have clear water that makes the fish's patterns clearly visible. The stream that runs through the premises plays a beautiful sound. You can eat the fish you catch on the spot, salt-grilled or fried, or take them home. You can also eat and drink while fishing. In addition to char, yamame, and rainbow trout raised in Zao, there is also coho salmon, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. A wide range of fish are released, from small ones with a body length of 10 cm to ones over 70 cm and 5 kg. You can come empty-handed, and even complete beginners can catch an average of six fish. Everyone can enjoy it, regardless of gender, whether they are children or adults. In addition to set meals such as sashimi and fried fish you caught, the attached cafe is popular for its ``Earth's Dashi Pork Soup'' and ``Zao Natural Water Shaved Ice.'' Enjoy it while drinking beer in the summer, and warm yourself up with the special soup in the winter.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

Nerikiri is a type of high-grade fresh confectionery. You can use colorful bean paste to create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more. The color scheme and balance are a testament to your sense of style. You can use bean paste from a long-established Kyoto store to create authentic sweets. After that, you will be asked to make matcha tea, and the refined sweetness of the bean paste goes perfectly with the matcha. Experience tea at An and enjoy Japanese culture!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:05 / 11:35 / 14:05 / 16:35 / 19:05 / 21:35

In the tea ceremony experience, after a brief lecture, you will make your own matcha and enjoy it casually. You can also take photos! How about having a cup of matcha in between sightseeing in Sendai or on your way home from work? Come experience tea and enjoy Japanese culture at An!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 06:30

Balloons are said to be the first vehicles that humans flew in the sky. The scenery changes as you rise, which is impressive! Why not take a leisurely look at the scenery from the sky? ~ Flow of the day ~ ① After 5:00, we will contact general customers by phone to inform them of the event's availability. Please be prepared to answer the phone on the day. For customers staying at the campsite, the event will be notified of the event's availability on the monitor in front of the reception desk. Please check each one. ② Boarding starts at 6:30 Please gather at the balloon venue in time for boarding. Those who arrive will be checked in and can board. Boarding starts at 6:30, but those who arrive early can watch the balloon inflate. (※ If you are not in time, you may not be able to board. Please contact us in advance.) (※ Due to changes in weather, the event may be canceled after you have gathered.) ③ Experience You can ride a hot air balloon and stay in the air 20 to 30 meters above the ground. After boarding, you can also take photos, so please feel free to ask us. ④ Disbanding After you finish, you can leave at your leisure, but if you wish, you can join in and experience folding up the balloons at the end. Please come and experience the size of the balloons!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

?️ Experience SUP empty-handed, surrounded by the spectacular views of Mt. Bandai and the lake! Enjoy this popular marine activity at the fully equipped Tenjinhama Auto Campground (Lake Inawashiro)! ? The lake has few waves, so beginners and children can feel safe! Stroll smoothly across the lake on a stable board with plenty of buoyancy♪ Enjoy a relaxing time with nature during the 1.5 hour SUP experience. ✨ Here are the attractive points! ✅ Come empty-handed! All equipment is rented ✅ Comes with a reliable instructor! Careful lecture on land ✅ Equipped with clean toilets, changing rooms, showers and hair dryers, making it comfortable for women ✅ Can also be combined with SUP yoga experience or camping ◎✅ Comes with photo data as a gift ?✨SUP is an activity that is rapidly gaining popularity around the world! Beginners are welcome to take part in this course, so let's make summer memories together ♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 09:00 / 13:00

Tour the pine-covered islands of Matsushima Bay in a small group tour on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)!! The small number of participants allows the instructor to give expert advice on paddling techniques and keep participants safe. The instructor is from Taiwan, so you can communicate in English, Mandarin, and Japanese! We have over 10 years of SUP experience, and have been a Taiwanese national team SUP athlete. Drawing on my extensive experience, I will guide you through an enjoyable SUP tour while ensuring the safety of the participants. Let's experience the beautiful Tohoku region together.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:30 / 15:00

*Due to the nature of the reservation site, only [1 person] can make a reservation, but after making a reservation, please let us know the number of people by message. (Up to 15 people) \ \ Up to 20,000 yen discount for group reservations! In addition, [Drone photography benefits included only on weekends] // Up to 15 people can be accommodated! You can enjoy a special SUP experience just for your group at Lake Akimoto, a hidden area of Urabandai. On the day, local creators will take drone photos of the lake and you can leave videos and photos of your trip around the floating islands and collaboration with the spectacular scenery ⭐︎ It's perfect for SNS, as well as memories of graduation trips and company trips! At an altitude of 800m, the waves are calm and even beginners can feel safe. Please experience a cool and comfortable tour of the spectacular lake with your friends even in summer! [Experience flow] ① Meeting / Reception On the day of the plan, please gather at the meeting place [5 minutes before] the start of the plan [after changing clothes and using the toilet]. ⚠︎ If you are [15 minutes or more late] to arrive at the meeting place, it will be [cancelled on the day]. Please note that we will do this as we will keep other customers waiting. ② Movement and Explanation After arriving at the meeting place, walk to the entrance of the lake. At that time, we will introduce the lake and explain the precautions for the experience. : About 5 to 10 minutes ③ Experience content SUP usage and lecture (on land): About 10 to 15 minutes SUP usage and lecture (on water): About 15 minutes Enjoy the spectacular view while cruising on the lake and enjoy activities on the SUP: About 60 minutes Once you get used to it, the staff will take a drone shot! ④ Disbandment After the experience ends, you will be disbanded at the experience location. * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [Confirmation] ・People aged 6 to 65 years old are allowed to participate. ・ Only one dog per board is allowed, and the owner is responsible for taking care of the dog. In that case, please bring a life jacket. ・ In principle, this activity is for people who are 120 cm tall or taller and weigh between 30 kg and 100 kg.・There are no restrictions on participation due to health conditions, but if you have any symptoms of concern, please write them in the comments section when applying. The organizer will respond. ・People who have consumed alcohol or are pregnant cannot participate. Also, please note that people who are deemed unsafe by staff will not be able to participate. ・People under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a guardian. Experiences for people under the age of 18 only require a parental consent form (parental name, address, and contact information are required, any form is acceptable).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Why not try making "Kumiko" in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture, is a town at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River, and has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar. Lumber is exported domestically and overseas, and it was called "the No. 1 city of wood in the Orient". Even now, there are many wood-related companies in the city. We will assemble wooden "Kumiko parts" from scratch. There is some fine work, but the work of assembling them together is addictive! The finishing work using a file allows you to feel the pleasant scent of wood. *Wood material: Hiba You can choose from two types of "strap" with a diameter of about 5.6 cm and "coaster" with a diameter of about 10 cm (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select "Change to coaster" as an option) *Includes a souvenir of mineral water (500ml plastic bottle) collected from the World Natural Heritage site "Shirakami-Sanchi" and Noshiro's famous sweets. [About the experience venue] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be located within walking distance (about 5 minutes) or inside the tourist information center.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups