Things to do in Tohoku

• 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 and enjoyably. We use stable canoes and kayaks that even beginners can easily navigate. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by beautiful autumn leaves on the refreshing 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 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

2011.3.11 Since then, memory engraved on this earth. Tanohata in the disaster area, at Shimakoshi district or Raga district, residents storyteller will talk.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 12:30

＊。 ・★The trees at Lake Hibara are gradually starting to change color★・。 ＊Why not enjoy the spectacular view from the water that only those who participate in the canoeing experience can see? The leaves start to change color from around mid-October every year and can be enjoyed until early November. Lake Hibara is the largest lake in the Urabandai Plateau (approximately 38km in circumference, 10km north to south). ◆The open lake surface offers a panoramic view of the mountains, including the majestic Mt. Bandai, and the area called "Ikarigata" is a complex cove with a dense population of small islands. The excitement of a jungle cruise will surely make this a canoeing experience that you will never get bored of until the very end. ◆A two-seater kayak with excellent stability that even beginners can ride with confidence! There has never been a case of it sinking in the past. ◆A local guide will guide you to hidden spots. ◆You can enjoy canoeing with your dog. ◆Small children can also ride with you using the third seat. ◆The kayak used is a two-seater boat. We cannot accept requests for one person to board. Thank you for your understanding. *From late April to early May and from October to November, please be sure to take precautions against the cold and enjoy a walk on the lake. The water is still cold, so we recommend wearing rubber boots!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

＊。 ・★The trees at Lake Hibara are gradually starting to change color★・。 ＊Why not enjoy the spectacular view from the water that only those who participate in the canoeing experience can see? The leaves start to change color around mid-October and can be enjoyed until early November. Lake Hibara is the largest lake in the Urabandai Plateau (approximately 38km in circumference, 10km north to south). ◆The open lake surface offers a panoramic view of the mountains, including the majestic Mt. Bandai, and the area called "Ikarigata" is a complex cove with a dense network of small islands. The excitement of a jungle cruise will surely make this a canoeing experience that you will never get bored of until the very end. ◆A two-seater kayak with excellent stability that even beginners can ride with confidence! There has never been a case of it sinking in the past. ◆A local guide will guide you to hidden spots. ◆You can enjoy canoeing with your dog. ◆Small children can also ride with you using the third seat. ◆The kayak used is a two-seater boat. We cannot accept requests for one person to board. Thank you for your understanding. *From late April to early May and from October to November, please be sure to take precautions against the cold and enjoy a walk on the lake. The water is still cold, so we recommend wearing rubber boots!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Marusei Orchard is located on the Fukushima Fruit Line. Our staff grows a variety of fruits, including cherries, peaches, pears, grapes, apples, persimmons, and pears, with great care. Parfaits made with seasonal fruits are popular at the farm cafe "Forest Garden" located within the orchard.

• For Groups

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

Taxi tour departing from Sendai, the city of trees ★ Matsushima sightseeing course Sendai Station reservation car boarding point (10:00) ~ Matsushima sightseeing boat (11:00-12:00) ~ Lunch [seafood and beef tongue] (12:10-13:00) ~ Zuiganji Temple and Entsuin Temple (13:15-15:00) ~ Sendai Station (16:00) This tour will be operated by a small taxi, so the capacity is 2-4 people. Currently, the tour will only be operated by a small taxi.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Enishi Horse Park offers special courses where you can experience the tradition and culture of equestrianism. This course is designed to help you feel a deep connection with your horse. ⚫︎Safe instruction for beginners: This is a walking experience so that beginners and inexperienced people can participate with peace of mind. Experienced staff will support you while leading your horse. Participants can safely enjoy a sense of unity with the horses. ⚫︎Basic bow and arrow practice: Before riding a horse, learn how to use a bow and arrow. Develop concentration and balance while learning the techniques and spirit of traditional archery. ⚫︎Horseback riding practice: Practice basic horse riding techniques in a safe environment. This will deepen your collaboration with your horse and increase your confidence. ⚫︎ Yabusame experience: Finally, we will have a practical experience of Yabusame. This traditional technique of hitting a target while riding a horse provides thrills and a sense of accomplishment. ⚫︎ Yabusame costume experience: Participants will have the opportunity to wear traditional Yabusame costumes. You can enjoy a more authentic Yabusame experience while wearing this costume. Get deeper into the history and culture of equestrianism by wearing this traditional costume.

• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Sendai Izawaya Yuka Izawa, who has been involved in exporting Katsuyama Sake Brewery overseas, will serve as the host and guide guests to a sake pairing experience in Katsuyama. We can respond in Japanese, English, and Chinese. You can take home a Katsuyama high-quality sake set (contents vary depending on the course) as a souvenir. *If you would like to make a reservation for a large number of people, please contact us separately.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Sendai Izawaya Yuka Izawa, who has been involved in exporting Katsuyama Sake Brewery overseas, will serve as the host and guide guests to a sake pairing experience in Katsuyama. We can respond in Japanese, English, and Chinese. You can take home a Katsuyama high-quality sake set (contents vary depending on the course) as a souvenir. *If you would like to make a reservation for a large number of people, please contact us separately.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 12:00

Are you interested in driving in Japan? If you have any concerns, how about accompanied with Japanese English-speaking guide on the first day of driving?This service includes explanation of traffic rules, support for your driving, and interpreter guide.Your guide will accompany you for about 8 hours during the day.We will also guide you outside of Akita City.In Japan, you drive on the left. You may not be used to seeing Japanese signs.A lot of sightseeing spots are convenient to visit by car .You may be able to go to places that you can't go on regular sightseeing trips.We could support your driving from next to your seat as English speaking guide.We will explain traffic signs, signals, and rules.Our service is available not only on the first day of driving, but also on the middle and last day of driving.You can enjoy your trip to Japan with your original course.Would you like to travel with the freedom to take breaks and eat whenever you like?Explore Akita's tourist spots together.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:15

Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its structure unique and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

This is a handmade trial lesson that you can create while enjoying herbarium. Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience of preserved flowers! [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience! Preserved flowers are made by processing fresh flowers one by one. Since it is made from natural flowers, each flower has a different look. Even if the type, color and arrangement of flowers are the same, they are different one by one. Create the only work in the world.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Botanical candle experience] Create the only botanical candle in the world using your favorite flower materials ♪ [Explanation of the experience plan] Choose your favorite flowers and enjoy the botanical candle experience! Create an original work by selecting flower materials using LED candles as a base. We are preparing preserved flowers for limited plans. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the City of Forests. With a focus on preserved flowers, we offer a variety of courses for everyone from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

"Akashiba Gorge" is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Bandai-Asahi National Park. The area is covered with broad-leaved trees such as mountain maple, maple, and beech, and is a famous spot for autumn leaves that turn bright red every fall. It is said that the name Akashiba Gorge was given because it was called "Japanese red wall". The Arakawa River, which has a gorge, looks like a rapid current when viewed from National Route 113, but on this tour, you will tour a relatively calm area surrounded by granite rocks by canoe. Unlike canoeing on the lake, the field with a current is thrilling. After warming up, in the first half we will row back to the flow of the river. With a break on the way, the second half is a canoe down the valley. The view of Akashiba Gorge from the water with a guide is exceptional. Although it will be held rain or shine, it may be canceled at the discretion of the local guide, such as when the flow of the river is very fast. In that case, the fee will be fully refunded. Basic pets cannot ride together. Please contact us if you have enough experience.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. Local cuisine cooking ♪ You can make the following local dishes. Sasamaki, squid soup, chilled soup, imoni, natto soup, ozoni, frozen rice cakes★Sasamaki rice soaked in urukashi overnight, drained, wrapped in bamboo leaves, boiled, preserved food (sprinkled with soybean flour containing sugar) ★Frozen rice cake A local dish made by mashing rice mixed with non-glutinous rice during the cold weather, freezing and drying it, cutting it into rice crackers, drying it for three months, then frying it and seasoning it with salty-sweet soy sauce. ★Yamagata beef, tofu, konnyaku, and plenty of vegetables are used to make this local soy sauce-flavored local dish. ★Natto soup In Yamagata in winter, natto soup is often served to warm the body. "Imogara" (dried taro stems) is an essential ingredient, and miso-flavored soup with taro, natto, tofu, boiled rice parsley (traditional vegetables), carrots, and more!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. All-you-can-eat apples for 30 minutes! You can eat various varieties of apples handled at Daichan Farm. *Cultivars vary depending on the season. You can take home 3 souvenirs.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Bouldering is the simplest style of free climbing, and it is a style in which you climb rocks with a height of about 4 to 5 meters with your own body! One of the attractions is that you can easily start without the need for large-scale tools. In this plan, items such as shoes and chalk can be rented for free so that beginners can easily start, and free lessons explain the rules of how to climb, explain the dangers, teach how to climb, and give tips on how to climb alone. I will explain it firmly. Why don't you wake up to the fun of bouldering at this opportunity!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ～Experience Flow～ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is a rice flour cooking lesson taught by the food coordinator in Akita. A cooking class for those who want to use rice flour but cannot easily incorporate it into their daily diet ♪ Held by a small number of people in our kitchen space "Rental Space Wan!". Rice flour has been attracting attention in recent years, but in addition to traditional sweets using rice flour, you can master making rice flour bread and white sauce that can be easily cooked. Yokote is also famous for producing rice. A rich food culture has been nurtured as a source of rice since ancient times, and its tradition and culture have been passed down from generation to generation. Why don't you enjoy learning about the possibilities of rice flour cooking in Yokote, a delicious rice-producing region? ◆ What is rice flour? Rice flour has been in the limelight in recent years for its delicious and healthy use not only as a gluten-free ingredient for people who are worried about allergies, but also as a new way to eat rice. Due to advances in flour milling technology, it is widely used not only for bread and cakes, but also for noodles and fried foods, and the textures that differ depending on the cooking method are gaining popularity, and the possibilities continue to expand. Rice contains nutrients necessary for the body such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, inorganic substances, vitamin B1 and vitamin E, and is re-used as a nutritious and body-friendly ingredient that suits the Japanese diet and culture. It is attracting attention.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

A fun lecture on how to make Yokote Yakisoba, a specialty of Yokote, in a family style. Why do not you experience making Yokote style home-made yakisoba handmade from sauce while learning about the local food culture? Rental Space Wan!'S cooking class starts with making Worcestershire sauce, which is also a key point of Yokote Yakisoba! In our kitchen space, you can master how to make homemade Worcestershire sauce using plenty of fresh tomatoes in Yokote, put it in a storage container and take it home. In fact, a delicious Worcestershire sauce that can be easily handmade! Of course, it comes with a recipe, so you can look back and make as many times as you like after you go home! Let's make Yokote Yakisoba while learning the tips to make delicious using handmade Worcestershire sauce! We will prepare two Yokote local dishes to match the yakisoba, so it's full of volume! Let's enjoy lunch time together ♪ ◆ What is Yokote Yakisoba? Yokote Yakisoba is the gourmet food of Yokote! The difference from regular yakisoba is that each store's unique Worcestershire sauce and soup stock are added to the thick, straight boiled noodles. The toppings are fried eggs and Fukujinzuke instead of pickled ginger, which is unique to Yokote Yakisoba.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity