Things to do in Tohoku Page 2

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Entering another magical world of frost-covered trees illuminated by the setting sun and shrouded in silence. Speaking of winter in Zao, it's the frost-covered trees. The world of snow-covered trees towering in pure white during the day is a sight to behold, but in the evening, when the lifts stop, the sight of them dyed a madder red by the setting sun is a sight you don't usually get to see. The ultimate time to enjoy the fantastic natural beauty with a glass of wine in a private snow buggy.

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 15:00

Is it really made from tree bark?! Let's make beautiful tassels using Shinamokko, each one with a different expression! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ The Japanese linden tree is an indispensable part of the lives of the people of the Sekigawa area of the Atsumi region. After stripping the bark from the tree, Uetsu Shina cloth is made entirely by hand, going through 22 processes over 365 days. The experience of using this precious Shina is unique to this area. Because each strand is a natural fiber with a different expression, it can be made into unique and attractive charms and earrings. It is also nice that the venue is the footbath cafe Chitto Moche, within walking distance of the inn at Atsumi Onsen. After making it, enjoy a relaxing tea time. Of course, the Shinamokko tassels make a great souvenir from your trip.

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• Age 3～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 15:30

Mt. Jubunichiyama (Nanyo Sky Park) is a scenic spot where you can see the fantastic silvery white Okitama Basin! We will take you to the summit on a special sled pulled by a snow buggy. Each tour is a small private tour for one group (up to four people), so you can enjoy the snowy mountains at your leisure.

• 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.

• 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.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a chopstick-making experience plan where you polish the chopsticks by applying patterns to them using sandpaper. Since no sharp tools are used, even children can experience this safely. There is no need to worry about skin rashes. The color and shape of the pattern change depending on the size of the chopsticks and the direction in which they are sharpened. This is also recommended for those who are not good at painting. It is a set of two pairs, so you can share it between two people (^^)

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• Age 16～Age 65
• 2～3 hours

Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the "52 places to go in 2023" by the New York Times. The Yabukawa area of Morioka City is also famous as the coldest area in Honshu. You can experience snowboard trekking there! You can snowshoe while observing nature on your way to your destination, and when you arrive at your destination, the snowboard experience begins! You can freely ski on the vast grounds! You can ski on fluffy powder snow, or dive into the snow and play! There are many ways to play! An instructor with extensive guide experience will guide you and give you a lecture on the snowboard experience! Let's experience winter activities together that can only be done now! ~Clothing~ Snowshoes, poles, gloves, knit hat, winter wear/pants, thick socks, hiking boots (or snow boots), backpack, drinks, portable food (optional), hand warmer (optional), towel, tissue, etc. *If there are any defects in the clothes on the day, you may not be able to experience the experience. *Snowshoe and pole set can be rented for 500 yen (cash payment on site) ~ Flow of the day ~ Meeting place Mahora Iwate Rest House Komorebi-kan (436-1 Yabukawa Toyama, Iwate Prefecture) 10:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of precautions, warm-up The event starts with a greeting from the instructor, followed by an explanation of how to use the gear and precautions, and warm-up exercises. 10:15 Snowshoe experience starts 10:30 Arrival at destination 11:30 Snowboard experience (60 minutes) 11:45 End of experience * Meet at the site and disband at the site. * The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. * The event period and location may change depending on the snowfall. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments. This plan offers affordable student discount course ♪

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

C card When this course is completed (license) is issued. Or learning to enjoy the diving (the Department) You can learn the basic technique of diving in the private pool (pool training) Actually go to sea you will learn techniques that can respond to a variety of environments.

• 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.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

While looking at the formations became exposed to the cliff, it is a tour to learn the history of the Earth activities of Tanohata.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A course that walks through the forest above the cliff that continues from Kitayamazaki. You can see unusual beech and huge pine trees on the coastline. Small wildflowers also face every season and are expressive courses that you will never get tired of walking.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

From the first observatory, which is the main observatory of Kitayamazaki, it will guide you through the view of the second observatory and its surroundings that are often used in such as photography. After walking the visitor center, you can rest while watching the video of the four seasons.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This course is aimed at the lighthouse to stand on Bentenzaki that protrudes into the sea. Course, but is short enjoy a full-fledged trekking, is the course recommended that the superb view overlooking the sea can be seen from the lighthouse.

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00

There's nothing but fluffy snow!!! Please bring toys such as sleds!!! When Lake Hibara freezes over, you might be able to take a gondola ride or a walk on the lake! Come and experience something out of the ordinary in the silvery white world of Urabandai! Photos taken by staff will be given to you for free♪! Toilets and changing areas are available! Dogs are welcome to join for free☆彡 [Experience process] ■ Meet in front of the BACSS sign along the prefectural road ■ Move around while enjoying a gondola ride pulled by a snowmobile ■ Play in the snow ・When Lake Hibara freezes over, you might be able to ride a gondola pulled by a snowmobile on the lake and take photos! ? ■The tour ends with a gondola ride back to the meeting point■Number of participants: 2 or more【Necessary items】■Warm clothing (snow wear), hat, gloves, boots (long boots), goggles (or sunglasses)◎Snow play equipment if necessary (not available for rental, please prepare your own in advance)※We have rental wear available for a fee, although sizes are limited. If you require it, please let us know the size and quantity when making your reservation. Snow wear rental: 1,000 yen per person (cash payment on the day) Hats, gloves, boots (long boots), and goggles are not available for rental, so please prepare your own in advance. ※Please note that we do not rent snow wear for children. ※Please refrain from wearing sneakers or heels. (Please wear snow boots or long boots)

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• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30

This plan targets "rockfish, black rockfish, rockfish, etc." and welcomes customers who think, "I want to try fishing!" or "I want to start fishing as a hobby, but where should I start?" The captain will provide careful support, so beginners and children can participate with peace of mind. Access by train is OK! (Parking lot is also available.) Reservations are closed at half the maximum capacity, so there is room for the number of customers, support is generous, and beginners and children can participate with peace of mind ♪ You can participate empty-handed ♪ A safe set plan that includes "reel set, tackle" so you can participate even if you do not have fishing equipment. * We also give you a free foam box after fishing! ✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽:ﾟ･⋆｡✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽:ﾟ･⋆｡✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽ If you apply for 5 or more people, the boat will be reserved for you. Please enjoy it to your heart's content with your friends and family. If three or less people apply, it will be a shared boat*, but since it is a small number of people, the atmosphere is friendly. Applications for one person are also possible. *A shared boat is an operation style where even one person can easily participate and depart with various people. ~Experience flow~ ① We will meet! Good morning! Please meet at Higashi-Shiogama Station. For customers who come by car, we will ask you at the time of reservation as there is a parking space and number of cars. ② We will depart! Let's get excited! The safety of the boat is thoroughly confirmed. When everyone is ready, we depart Shiogama! After leaving the route while looking at the scenery of Matsushima, we will be in the open sea! We will head towards Kinkasan, the mecca of rockfish games. (There is a cabin, so you can lie down and sleep on the boat! You can also set up your rod and reel! What's that? What's that? We are also welcome to ask along the way♪) ③ Arrive at the point! (50 to 60 minutes from departure) Don't forget to wear a life jacket on the deck! For first-time customers, we will give a lecture on how to handle fishing gear and how to fish. Please fish to your heart's content. There is no designated fishing spot. Even if you meet your customers for the first time, you will have a good time. You can enjoy moving from place to place where it is easy to fish. ④ Moving to another spot (as needed) Depending on the day, we move while looking for a place where the fish are comfortable. We move to a different spot while checking the tides and currents. ⑤ Return to port! (6-7 hours from gathering) Thank you for your hard work! On the way back, some people sleep on the boat, while others enjoy the scenery while putting away their fishing gear on the deck. Whether you are a very satisfied customer or are fired up for the next challenge, please come again!

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• Age 18～Age 50
• 1 Day or more

Scuba diving, open water license acquisition course, quick plan ideal for busy people. You can get it in a minimum of 2 days!・ You do not need to go to school for the course. You can take classes on the Internet and take them on your smartphone or computer ♪ ・ Experienced instructors will firmly support marine training!・ Marine training will be held on the Yura coast in Yamagata, where the water temperature is high and comfortable!・ Of course, equipment is rented ♪

• Age 1～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a snow theme park where you can enjoy snow activities that you normally can't experience. Even if you are new to snow country, you can enjoy it. It is especially popular with families with children, groups of elementary school children, and groups of women! We also welcome groups, so please feel free to contact us. There is also parking space for over 100 cars (free), and a rest house where you can eat and drink. There is also a ski facility, so you can rent wear, boots, skis, and snowboards.

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• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:00

If you want to ride a snowmobile but don't know where to go...BACSS can solve that problem!!! Let's go on a tour together to the silvery white world of Urabandai! Toilets and changing areas available! [Experience process] ■ Meet in front of the BACSS sign along the prefectural road ■ Move while experiencing a gondola ride pulled by a snowmobile ■ Explanation of how to operate the snowmobile ■ Test drive ■ Return to the meeting place with a gondola ride and the experience ends [Participation requirements] ■ Age: 16 years old and over (※ Able to understand the guide's explanation) * Please note that we may refuse your test drive if we deem it dangerous to do so alone. ■ Weight: Up to 80kg per vehicle (If riding with a child, the child and adult combined weight is up to 80kg) ■ Number of participants: 2 to 6 people * If only one person will be riding the snowmobile, please contact us by phone. (If there are customers who are only going on the gondola) [Necessary items] ■Warm clothing (snow wear), hat, gloves, boots, goggles *We have rental wear available for a fee, although there are limited sizes. Please let us know if you need it when making your reservation. *Snow wear rental is 1,000 yen per person (cash payment on the day) Hats, gloves, boots (long boots), and goggles are not available for rental, so please prepare them in advance. *Please note that there is no rental of snow wear for children. *Please refrain from coming in sneakers or heels. (Please come in snow boots or long boots) ~People who have not experienced snowmobiles~Family members, people in groups who have not experienced snowmobiles, and children who do not meet the participation conditions can play in the snow or ride on the snowmobile after being picked up and dropped off by the gondola. *Weight limit applies *2,200 yen including insurance (cash payment on the day) *Please note that we do not accept reservations for gondola experience only. *There is a limit on the number of people who can ride the gondola, so please be sure to contact us if you are participating.

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• 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.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Including Tsukuehama, you can once experience the salt development that has been carried out in the Sanriku coast zone. Experience the old-fashioned work, why not try thinking of the lives of the time?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The oldest in the prefecture Hot spring Township "autumn palace Hot spring The Yuzawa area has many attractions, such as the “Kawahara House Hell,” one of Japan's three major spiritual sites along with Gokyo and Okoyama and Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Romee” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience Anyone can participate, so please complete your original lacquer to commemorate your journey.

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• For Groups

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

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the snowiest areas in Japan. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are things you can't do without snow. The temperature you feel only in winter. Enjoy the snow in Yokote to your heart's content in a world of silvery white as far as the eye can see. At the venue, real "kamakura" snow huts will be made available before the main event! There are various ways to enjoy it, such as making your own mini kamakura, playing with sleds, and making snowmen. This plan can be enjoyed by the whole family, from small children to grandparents. If you get tired from playing, you can take a break with a warming sweet sake drink (#^.^#)*************************************************************************************************************************Meeting place: 10 minutes before the start timeMeeting place: West exit of JR Yokote Station↓Snow play experience: 60 minutes (with a sweet sake break) After the experience, disband

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Winter has come to Yamagata again this year! Let's go on a snowshoe hike and snowboard ride to fully enjoy the abundant snow! ! A snow play tour where you put on snowshoes and snow hike through the snowfields with a guide, and when you arrive at the best spot, enjoy a snowboard ride. A nature guide who conveys the joy of nature will accompany you and give a lecture on how to walk on snowshoes and ride on a snowboard, as well as the unique fun of winter. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding through the snow with a wooden board. These simple toys, which have no edges or soles and are coated with varnish or resin and have a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and are still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). It is an easy-to-enjoy activity that does not have bindings or edges, and you just place your feet on the non-slip surface of the board and slide. It is similar to skateboarding and surfing, and one of its features is that it can be enjoyed easily with boots or snow boots! During the tour, we will also hold "Nature Games" using natural items. You'll have to wait until the day to find out what kind of games will be held! For a short break, we will also offer Nagai's original blend coffee and sweets. In addition to coffee, we will also provide sweet drinks such as cocoa. You can also bring your own sweets! *Please take your trash home with you. As a tour perk, we will include a bathing ticket for "Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu," so please make use of it. The location of Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu is here. *Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3QQvua7zykacXbb6

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• 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.

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• Age 0～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

A private snow play experience in Yokote, a famous heavy snow area! You can play in the snow to your heart's content in the fields near Cafeteria Hirajo, which is a 5-minute walk from Yokote Station. Have lots of fun making snowmen, sledding, making mini snow igloos, having snowball fights, and more. It's especially fantastic when you light a fire inside the mini snow igloo♪ ~Experience Schedule~12:30 Meet at Cafeteria Hirajo13:00 Start playing in the snow and making snow igloos15:00 Break and snack time15:30 Mini snow igloo lighting ceremony16:00 End and disband on site

• For Family

• Age 17～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Since you have come all the way to an unfamiliar town, why not take a leisurely walk with a guide? Let's learn about the history of life hidden in the ordinary townscape as we walk together. We will guide you through the streets of Yokote, which have developed around Yokote Station. During the walk, we will give you information on restaurants such as Yokote Yakisoba and other specialty shops, so please make use of it. After about an hour of walking around the town, it's teatime. Take a break at a cafe and reflect on your walk around the town. We will give you information on Yokote's specialties, so please use it to purchase souvenirs. ~Experience flow (morning session)~10:00 Meet at Yokote Station or Cafeteria Hirajo. Cafeteria Hirajo is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Yokote Station. 10:05 Departure From Yokote Station, you will have an hour-long walk around the city while listening to the guide's stories and visiting various historical sites. 11:00 Arrive at Cafeteria Hirajo. The finish line of the Yokote walk is Cafeteria Hirajo. Refresh your tired body with a hot drink. Lunch is also available.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 16:30

Why not make some warm memories in the coldest place on the main island of Japan? This season's theme is "Sparkle." The venue will be decorated with ice-covered ice structures and 400,000 LED lights. This plan includes admission to Mahora Iwate "Ice World 2025," the Mahoro Liner (a chartered bus to the venue) from Morioka Station, rental snow shoes, and gloves. Even those who are worried about driving on winter roads can arrive at the venue safely and securely. Put on your snow shoes and gloves and enjoy the "Ice World" and illuminations to the fullest. Please choose one of the following courses: 10:30~ Snow Activity Course 16:30~ Illumination Night Course

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is a city of fermentation. In this city where fermentation culture is integrated into daily life, you can experience pairing fermented food with alcohol. You can also hear about sake from Yamauchi Toji, who has protected and woven the traditional sake brewing method registered as an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO, and about hard cider made from local apples. This plan allows you to enjoy the fermentation culture that is deeply rooted in Yokote's daily life, accompanied by music arranged specially for participants of this experience by EKAS+1. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17:30 Reception begins18:00~ Fermented food pairing experience Talk event EKAS+1 special stage Tasting and sales event, etc.20:30 Disbandment

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• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"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.

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