Things to do in Tohoku
Abandon taste and the snowy mountains of the real pleasure is in the northeast. Cross-country skiing, telemark skiing, skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry of Hakkoda, snowy mountains play such as snowshoe tour to climb to the Zao mountain range is rich. Summer is clear stream rafting in Arakawa, Tamagawa of Yamagata Prefecture, canoeing and kayaking experiences in lakes, back Bandai trekking, it is MTB and cross bike ride is also recommended, such as to enjoy the nature of Hachimantai.
- Age 6~Age 65
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30
Tour Wave SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Experience! Want to try SUP once? Anyone who wants to have fun can participate with confidence. Let's try it out! SIJ (Japan SUP Instructors Association) certified instructors and SUPA (Japan Stand Up Paddle Board Association) certified instructors will carefully teach you the basics, such as where to stand on the board and how to hold the paddle. After a lecture on the basics of SUP and how to paddle on the beach, you will start practicing on the sea! Start from a seated position, and when you get used to it, you will finally stand up and paddle! Enjoy the new view from the sea. ~Schedule of the day~ (If starting at 9:00) 9:00 Gather on the beach and complete the reception, and first receive a thorough lecture on the basics on the beach. 9:20 Let's try it out on the sea! An exciting SUP experience! First, get used to the board in a seated position. Once you get used to it, slowly stand up on the board and paddle! 11:00 SUP experience ends! Continue with beach cleaning! (Only for those who wish to do so) We will return to the beach and explain how to receive the photo data. Please cooperate with the beach cleaning at a time that suits you.
丁寧にわかりやすく指導をして下さり、最高の体験でした! おかげさまで2時間のうちに、ボードの上に立ってこげるようになり、本当に楽しかったです。 息子にも終始気さくに、優しく話しかけて下さり、最初は水を怖がっていたのに最後には一人で立ってこげるようになり、感謝感謝です。 とてもきれいな景色の浜辺で、オススメです!!!
- Age 10~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 09:30 / 13:30
A private cycling tour around the good old Japanese countryside on an e-Bike. This is a special tour where you can enjoy Japanese rural culture and beautiful nature on an e-Bike with a local guide. The setting is Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, which belongs to the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." This quiet farming village with a population of only 6,000 people is surrounded by a rural landscape that is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The rural landscape of Iide Town changes with the seasons, giving you a sense of tranquility as if time has stopped, and a sense of nostalgia. In a heavy snow area covered in 3 meters of snow in winter, rice farming has been the main industry since ancient times. The wisdom and culture of the people who live with the snow still lives on today. During the tour, you can also experience the precious flavors of rural areas. You can also enjoy tea time tasting the traditional protein source "Inago no Tsukudani". In this area where there are still few tourists, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time experiencing the local culture. Let's enjoy a leisurely rural cycling tour where you can experience a culture that coexists with nature! [About tour fees] The tour fee varies depending on the number of participants. Please check the following before making a reservation. ・Participation by 2 people: 20,000 yen/person ・Participation by 3 people: 14,000 yen/person ・Participation by 4 or more people: 11,000 yen/person [Information for customers using public transportation] Akayu Station (Flower Nagai Line) → Imaizumi Station → Uzen Tsubaki Station (JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus) For detailed timetables, please check the following URL. Flower Nagai Line https://flower-liner.jp/result/JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/documents/41216/2024_3yonesakasen.pdf Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/timetable/list0036.html
- Age 6~Age 65
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
We offer a 2-hour SUP tour! First, we do some warm-up exercises and receive a lecture on how to paddle, then we head off to Midori Cave! We will cruise 4km round trip and teach you simple training and various ways to paddle and ride! Photo shoot included. This plan is only available to those with SUP experience. *The wind is weaker and the waves are often calmer in the morning, so if you are nervous, we recommend the morning! *Children under elementary school age must participate in the tour with a guardian.
友達3人で初supをしました。最高気温35度が続く日々から抜け出し、涼しく透明度の高い海の上を気持ちよくsup!初めてでもできた!最高でした! スタッフの方が写真をたくさん撮ってくれるので、自分で撮影しない分、キレイな景色をじっくり見ることが出来きました。 シャワーが無いので、お水は持参したほうがいいです。
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 13:30
We will take a walk in nature with a cute Akita dog ♪ We will walk slowly at the pace of the Akita dog, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate! Why not start improving your health in a fun way by taking a walk with a cute Akita dog? You can enjoy the nature of Mitane Town while being healed by the friendly Akita dog♪ This plan is a "Health Tourism Certification Program". A professional guide will guide you while ensuring your safety. Your guide will not only tell you about Akita dogs, but also give you advice on how to maintain your health. *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *The Health Tourism Certification System is a third-party certification service that objectively evaluates tourism products from the perspective of "travel and health." It was created as part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's ``Healthy Lifespan Extension Industry Creation Promotion Project''. ~Time schedule~9:30 (13:30) [Meeting, reception, health check] Please gather at the starting point of each course (your guide will be waiting for you). After checking in, we will check your physical condition before walking. 9:40 (13:40) [Walking start] After stretching and relaxing your body, start walking. Once the Akita Inu gets used to it, we will go to the plaza to interact with it and take photos. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.
- Age 12~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00
A two-seater experience flight that allows you to easily enjoy paragliding. You can enjoy the superb view of Nanyo Sky Park on a flight experience!
- Age 6~Age 85
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".
- Age 13~Age 60
- 2~3 hours
If you are worried about Japanese, you can learn surfing in English with peace of mind in Japan. You can practice calmly because you surf at points that are friendly to beginners. You don't need to bring anything, you can come empty-handed! You can also take Japanese lessons while surfing! Let's enjoy surfing together! !
- Age 8~Age 80
- 3~4 hours
Leisurely enjoy fishing in Oirase mountain stream, is the plan of about 4 hours. In fishing also, mountain stream fishing of charm different! Char and trout with a beautiful fish is, settle for seeing exactly, settle for fishing, eat settle for ♪ And cool views of the mountain stream, while enjoy the clean air of the forest, enjoy a thrilling tactics of the fish. Recommended for those who want to aim towards and further step up with experience!
- Age 8~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
Affordable ♪ enjoying a river fishing experience while entering the mountain stream in the Oirase area The original of the beautiful mountain stream of Japan's leading, you can catch the char and trout. Through the river here, ... if the opportunity to approach the nature of the mind to the importance and environmental protection. There is also in such a guide wish was rice plan. For a short period of time can feel free to experience, recommended for people who mountain stream fishing wants to effectively use for the first time in one and the time!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:00
Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? You will be able to write your name (we will help you match it to kanji), your motto, your favorite words, and the names of anime characters in calligraphy. It's okay even if you are a beginner. We will teach you how to use the brush. Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush flowing. Calligraphy will be done in a traditional Japanese sitting position. *If you would like to sit on a chair, please let us know when you make your reservation. We may not be able to accommodate your request. Let's enjoy practicing on Japanese paper, then writing on colored paper and origami together! ~Experience flow~①Explanation of the experience planDecide the kanji you want to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes)②If there is no sample for the kanji, create a sample. (5 minutes)③Start practicing on Japanese paper (20 minutes)Practice the characters you want to write freely. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④ Lecture before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work / Final copy (10 minutes) ⑤ Origami experience (10 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Attach it to the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑥ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Even beginners can feel at ease. Start by practicing slowly on the Japanese writing paper. Write with your feelings while looking at the model Create a colored paper work to take home as a souvenir for a loved one or for yourself.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
[Absolute value! ] Talk directly to the director and craftsmen, and you can also enter the specially open area of the unpublished site of Tatechineta! ! One of the best summer festivals in Japan [Tachinataketa] The summer festival period is only 5 days from August 4th to 8th. [taste the excitement Year held a Neputa in us]. A very satisfying tour where you can infiltrate from the scenery of the festival to the production site that can only be entered by tour.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 18:00
Tsugaru Soul Tsugaru Shamisen Lesson Experience! ! The Tsugaru Shamisen plays the soul of the snowy Aomori Prefecture Tsugaru area. Utilizing Tsugaru Shamisen professional performer Kenichi Nagamine, who has a reputation for the odorous performance of Tsugaru, and the experience of accepting overseas young artists, it will be realized by tie-up with Tsugaru Shamisen practice individual lesson and local tour guide who held a concert Tsugaru shamisen private lesson.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 3~4 hours /4~5 hours /5~6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
We are a premium private minibus operator based in Natori, operated by Daishinto.Whether it's a cherished family celebration or a special group outing,you can relax in a private space without worrying about others around you.We also customize routes to fit your personal preferences —such as “places only we want to go” or destinations that large buses cannot reach, like hidden scenic spots or small local restaurants.All seats are fitted with luxurious leather upholstery, footrests, leg rests, and reclining functions for maximum comfort.Each seat is equipped with a USB port, table, drink holder, etc. USB ports, foldable tables, and drink holders are available at each seat.※ Only the center seat at the rear does not have a USB port or footrest.Note: The center rear seat does not include a USB port or footrest.When bringing large luggage using the rear trunk space, the seating is configured for 8 passengers.For quotes or availability, feel free to contact us anytime.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
It is a course to obtain certification (C card). ★ Qualifications of a universal leader “PADI” can be obtained! ★ In the sea around the world, Wed Up to 18m deep Diving Possible! ★ If you are healthy, you can get it from a 10-year-old child! ※equipment Rental There is an additional charge.
- Age 12~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
Conduct in the advanced course Diving ★ Peak Performance Boyyan Sea ★ Underwater Navigation ★ Deep Diving ★ Search & Recovery ★ AWARE-How to identify fish ★ Naturalist etc ※equipment Rental There is an additional charge.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
Sun One of the world's three largest fishing grounds that the book boasts is Sanriku coast. Ishinomaki full of nature, Onagawa is a place where Kuroshio and Oyashio meet. Tohoku To the sea of Diving How about a tour? Diving If you have a C card, you can join ※equipment Rental There is an additional charge.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
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- 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.
全く何不自由なく暮らしている自分たちに何ができるだろうか。何からやってあげればいいのか、どんな言葉をかけてあげられるのだろうか。ずっとそう思っていました。語り部があると知ったとき、絶対聞きに行こうと思いました。あの日経験した人にしかわからないことを、経験した方に聞けてとてもいい経験となりました。9年たち、面影もないくらいきれいに整備されていましたが、きれいに整備されても決してそれは復興ではない。私達は、あの日起きた事を決して忘れてはいけない。他人事だと軽くみてはいけない。また別の地へ行ってでも私は話を聞きたいと思います。
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Age 2~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:50
■Jogi Nyorai Saihoji TempleMany worshippers visit this temple since ancient times as a Buddha who can grant even the greatest wish of a lifetime. It is said to be particularly beneficial for matchmaking, fertility, and safety, and it is customary to make a wish while receiving a prayer. The Tennozuka, where Emperor Antoku's belongings are said to have been buried, is also a power spot for matchmaking. ■Please try the legendary ohagi that sells 5,000 pieces a day, which can only be eaten at Housewife's Store Saichi Sendai! Three types are sold throughout the year: red bean paste, kinako, and sesame. This supermarket has a line of people waiting to eat ohagi even on weekdays. ■RaiRai GorgeA beautiful gorge with huge rocks and strange stones eroded by the Natori River looming over it. Looking down from the Nozokibashi bridge, you will see a naturally formed heart-shaped depression in the rock, which has been certified as a "sacred place for lovers," and is also a popular photo spot. ■Akiu Otaki Falls is a 6m wide, 55m high waterfall that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Waterfalls in Japan" and is also designated as a national scenic spot. You can see the whole waterfall from the viewing platform, or you can go down to the waterfall basin in about 5-10 minutes by descending the promenade from the side of Fudotaki Bridge. The waterfall's spray around the basin creates a mist that is very impressive. *The promenade to the basin is a steep slope. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. ■Akiu Village Agrie no Mori Miyagi is a complex where you can purchase Miyagi's famous sweets, local products, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Please buy your Miyagi souvenirs here.
- Age 2~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:50
■ Shiogama ShrineShiogama Shrine is the head shrine of Shiogama Shrines all over Japan and the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province. As the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and the guardian of Tohoku, it has long been revered by the Imperial Court and successive generations of the Date clan, feudal lords of Sendai. The main hall, worship hall, Shisokumon gate and other shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the Shiogama Sakura is also a designated natural monument of Japan. ■ Mount TamonOverlooking Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, it is one of the four great views of Matsushima, along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City and Ogiya in Matsushima Town, Toyama. ■ Taga Castle South GateThe Taga Castle South Gate has been restored as a new tourist attraction in 2024, the 1300th anniversary of the founding of Taga Castle. It dates back to the mid-8th century and was built on the outer perimeter of Taga Castle, and was an important facility at the entrance to Taga Castle, which was the center of management in the Tohoku region.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Lunch [12:30] Earthquake disaster folklore experience (Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park, Earthquake Ruins Kadowaki Elementary School) [14:40] Kawamata Admire Ishinomaki Tower [15:10] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:10] Disband
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:30
A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather and travel by jumbo taxi [11:50] Fishing experience (Momonoura Port) [12:50] Cooking experience (Momonoura Village) [14:00] Special lunch (Momonoura Village) [15:00] Rest/walk around the area [16:00] Travel by jumbo taxi [17:30] Disband
- Age 6~Age 79
- 3~4 hours
It is a trek for about 1 hour with a guide's commentary on "Ruyama", a satoyama in the Shirakami Mountains. After that, take a bath in the natural hot spring of Hachimori Isaribi Onsen! It has an excellent healing effect on both the mind and body. ~ Time schedule ~ ※ Time is an example 9:30 Meeting in front of Hatahatakan front desk. 9:40 Depart for Ryuyama by Hatahatakan shuttle car. 10:20 Stroll through the beech forest lined with giant trees while listening to the commentary from the Shirakami Guide. 11:20 After trekking, we will drive to Hatahatakan. 12:00 Refresh your tired body by taking a bath. The bathhouse overlooks the Sea of Japan.
- Age 0~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 14:00
Experience harvesting vegetables, etc. in the field, and using the harvested vegetables, etc. at the old folk house “Zushi no Azume Kame Kare”, experience cooking local cuisine with local residents and stay in the old folk house! ~On the day Flow of ~ ①15: 00-16: 00 Harvest experience in the field (60 minutes) ②16: 00-17: 00 Local residents and local cooking experience using harvested vegetables etc. (60 minutes) ③17: 30-19: 00 Dinner with everyone (90 minutes) ④19: 00-11: 00 Stay in an old private house * Please enjoy the old private house and full starry sky until 11am the next day after checkout.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
Hit local soju, cultivated in Kanata, with your own hands and eat freshly. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Description (10 minutes) ② Buckwheat noodles (60 minutes) ③ Boil it (20 minutes) ④ meal (30 minutes)
家族で念願のそば打ち体験が出来て良かったです。体験価格も良心的でしたし、親切に教えていただき、子供達も熱心に取り組むことができました。お持ち帰り用ももらえて嬉しかったです。 思っていたより早く試食できたので、 開始時間が10時半位からでもいいのかなと思いました。 また機会があれば、今度はうどん作りも挑戦してみたいです
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
A tour of the townspeople's storyteller and the town. While visiting the Reconstruction Museum and observing the state of the town that is being reconstructed, we will talk about the “awareness” and life that were gained from experiencing the disaster situation, evacuation life, and subsequent reconstruction. If there is time and the weather is good, it is possible to land on Yeouido, which is said to have become a model of “Hyokkori Hyotan Island”.
今回の東北旅行で是非お話を伺いたいと思い行程に組み入れました。映像でしか知り得なかった当時の体験談を聞けたことは貴重な体験となりましたし、また復興に向けて取り組んでおられる皆さんの逞しさに驚かされました。
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