Things to do in Tohoku Page 7

• 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30

The Tazawako Highlands Snow Festival is packed with fun events for both adults and children, featuring snow sculptures created by snow sculptors and art university students. One of these events is the "Mini Paper Balloon Raising Experience," where participants will launch mini paper balloons bearing wishes into the starry sky! The balloons are covered in washi paper and filled with helium gas. LED bulbs are used instead of fire, making the experience extremely safe. You can take the paper balloons home with you on the day. Enjoy this fantastical winter-only event! ⭐︎ ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Mini Paper Balloon Sales Hours 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM Mini Paper Balloon Pickup Time (Pickup Location: Snow Festival Special Venue Headquarters) 5:30 PM Mini Paper Balloon Simultaneous Release (1st Release) 7:00 PM Mini Paper Balloon Simultaneous Release (2nd Release) *The above times are approximate. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can spend a relaxing and relaxing time while interacting with the hedgehog in the bright and calm interior. The course is for 2 people and the contact time is 60 minutes. Two of the 20 or more hedgehogs in the store will be at your table. The staff fully supports how to interact with the hedgehog, so please be assured even if you are new to it ♪ One drink is included, so you can spend a relaxing time with the hedgehog while chatting with your friends and lover. increase. With a commemorative photo service with a hedgehog! This is a course where you can fully enjoy the charm of hedgehogs! Those who are a little tired recently! How about being healed by a cute hedgehog?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

This is a 3-hour SUP cruising tour! First, we'll warm up and learn how to paddle, then we'll set off to explore waterfalls, valleys, and remote areas with crystal-clear water! We'll provide simple exercises and teach you various paddling and riding techniques while cruising! Photo sessions are included. *Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children cannot participate alone. Please arrive by 9:00 AM with a change of clothes and toilet belongings ready. Car keys will be kept for you. Please leave everything else in the car. Sunglasses and eyeglasses will be submerged if they fall out, so please wait at your own risk. Arriving late for the tour will inconvenience others, and will be treated as a cancellation on the day, with full charges incurred. Please be sure to arrive on time. As this is a nature activity, there may be cases where the waterfalls are cloudy, the water level is low, or there is no water flow, making it impossible to explore the valley. Please only make a reservation if you understand this.

• 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

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 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Miyagi Kahon Kobo Arco, who produces and sells handmade cajon in Ishinomaki City, We have developed an original cajon production kit that can be easily produced by beginners! Want to try Kahon handmade? The craftsman will guide you and anyone will definitely complete it. The first half of the 90-minute course is screwed and bonded with woodworking bonds. In the second half, there is a mini knowledge of cahon and an explanation of how to play on the waiting time for drying of the adhesive. You can enjoy it with your children.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This plan includes a tour of a hard cider brewery and a tasting experience. A souvenir set of three bottles of hard cider is included! Don't miss this unique experience, only available in Yokote! ■Experience time (approximately 30 minutes): 16:00-/17:00-/18:00- ■Price: 3,500 yen per person

• For Rainy Days

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

Special discount for residents of Fukushima Prefecture and neighboring prefectures! We offer a ¥500 discount off the experience fee, exclusively for those paying on-site! This discount is only available to participants until September, so make your reservation early! Enjoy a relaxing SUP experience on Lake Akimoto, Urabandai, whose landscape changes with the seasons! The crystal-clear lake surface is incredibly calm, making it a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners. The spectacular view of Mount Bandai, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, is a special sight that can only be enjoyed from the lake. Wetsuits are provided, so you can feel comfortable and safe even on chilly spring and fall days! Experience an extraordinary moment surrounded by tranquility and nature. [Experience Process] ① Meeting and Registration: On the day of the experience, please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the start of the plan, having changed clothes and used the restroom. ⚠︎ If you are more than 15 minutes late to the meeting point, your reservation will be canceled on the day. Please note that this is necessary to avoid keeping other customers waiting. ② Transportation and Explanation: After arriving at the meeting point, you will walk to the lake entrance. During this time, you will receive an introduction to the lake and important information to keep in mind during the experience. (Approximately 5-10 minutes) ③ Experience Details: SUP Instructions and Lecture (on land): Approximately 10-15 minutes; SUP Instructions and Lecture (on water): Approximately 15 minutes; Lake Cruise: Admire the spectacular views and enjoy SUP activities: Approximately 80 minutes ④ Disbandment: After the experience, you will be disbanded at the experience location. *The above schedule is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day. [Participation Requirements]: Participants must be between the ages of 6 and 65. Only one dog is allowed per board, and owners are responsible for caring for their pets. Please bring a life jacket if you are traveling with a pet. This activity is generally limited to participants over 120cm tall and weighing between 30kg and 100kg. There are no health restrictions, but if you have any concerns, please write them in the comments section when registering. The organizer will respond.・People who have been drinking alcohol or are pregnant cannot participate. Also, please note that people who are deemed unsafe by staff will not be allowed to participate. ・People under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For experiences involving only people under the age of 18, a parent or guardian consent form (parent's name, address, and contact information are required, any format is acceptable) is required.

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

[Explanation of the trial plan]Handmade experience workshop!Preserved flowers drawnDraw with a “frost line” that looks like a new form of frostNew preserved flower expression“Frosting Flower”Anyone can easily create it without any complicated techniques.[Explanation of the trial plan]Handmade experience workshop!Preserved flowers drawnDraw with a “frost line” that looks like a new form of frostNew preserved flower expression“Frosting Flower”Anyone can easily create it without any complicated techniques.

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

[Botanical candle experience] Let's create the only botanical candle in the world with your favorite flower material ♪ [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the botanical candle experience! Preserved flowers are available for the limited plan. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the city of forests. We have a variety of courses from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals, centering on preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This plant gathering experience involves gently and carefully combining rooted flowers and greenery to create a "small bouquet" and then planting it in a container! This plan is a wreath course. It is available to those with plant gathering experience two or more times. You will create one 35cm wreath. It will be gorgeous and beautiful from the moment it is completed, creating a flower arrangement-like arrangement. Unlike flower arrangements, plant gatherings retain their beauty for two to three months. You can take your completed creation home on the same day. A drink at the attached cafe, filled with flowers and greenery, is included (meals sold separately). Enjoy a gentle and elegant time. ~Experience Schedule~■Morning Session: 9:50 Meeting/Registration 10:00-12:00 Gathering Experience 12:15-13:00 Lunch (separate fee, can be ordered on the day)■Afternoon Session: 11:20 Meeting/Registration 11:30-12:30 Lunch (separate fee, only for those who order in advance) 13:00-15:00 Gathering Experience *The above time slots are approximate. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This plant gathering experience involves gently and carefully combining rooted flowers and greenery to create a "small bouquet" and then planting it in a container! This is a free course where you can freely plant plants in a pot. You will create a single piece in a pot approximately 20cm in diameter. Once completed, the resulting arrangement will be gorgeous and beautiful, resembling a flower arrangement. Unlike flower arrangements, plant gatherings retain their beauty for 2-3 months. You can take your completed creation home on the same day. A lunch and dessert set is included at the attached cafe, filled with flowers and greenery. Enjoy a gentle and elegant time. ~Experience Schedule~■Morning Session: 9:50 Meeting/Registration 10:00-12:00 Gathering Experience 12:15-13:00 Lunch (Orders can be made on the day.)■Afternoon Session: 11:20 Meeting/Registration 11:30-12:30 Lunch (Advance reservations required.) 13:00-15:00 Gathering Experience *The above time slots are approximate. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience plant gathering by gently and meticulously combining rooted flowers and greenery to create a small bouquet and then plant it in a container! This plan is a beginner's course for first-time participants. You will create a single 15cm diameter flower arrangement. The finished arrangement will be gorgeous and beautiful from the moment it's completed, resembling a flower arrangement. Unlike flower arrangements, plant gathering maintains its beauty for 2-3 months. You can take your finished creation home on the same day. A lunch and dessert set is included at the attached cafe, filled with flowers and greenery. Enjoy a gentle and elegant experience. ~Experience Schedule~ ■Morning Session: 9:50 AM Meeting/Registration: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Gathering Experience: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch ■Afternoon Session: 11:20 AM Meeting/Registration: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Gathering Experience *The above times are approximate. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a 2.5 hour dog SUP cruising tour! First, we will do some warm-up exercises and a lecture on how to paddle, then we will depart for waterfalls, valleys, and hidden places with crystal clear water! Since we will be touring with regular general tours, please make sure to put your dog on a leash. Please prepare a leash that is at least 1.5m long. Photo shoot included. *We cannot accept dog SUP tours for children under elementary school age without a guardian. Please gather at 9:00 with a change of clothes and toilet belongings. We will keep the car keys for you. Please leave everything else in the car. What to bring Dog leash No rental Sandals Swimsuit Clothes that are okay to get wet Please refer to the photo of the plan. Drinks Useful things to have as a measure against heat stroke Smartphone case Insect repellent Sunscreen Hat and sunglasses Dog life jackets are available for rental Sunglasses and glasses will be submerged if they fall off, so please attach a strap or bring them at your own risk. If you are late for the meeting time, it will cause inconvenience to others, so if the tour starts, it will be treated as a cancellation on the day and 100% of the fee will be charged, so please be sure to gather on time.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

3-Hour SUP Cruising Tour in Sendai!Your adventure begins with a warm-up and a paddle lesson. Once you're ready, we'll set off toward hidden gems like waterfalls, scenic canyons, and crystal-clear waters!As we cruise, you'll also learn fun paddle techniques, different riding styles, and even do some light core training.Free photo shooting included to capture your best moments!Important Notes: • Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We do not accept solo bookings for children. • Please arrive by 9:00 AM, fully changed and with all personal belongings and restroom needs taken care of. • We will

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code AKT1 (for weekdays) or AKT2 (for weekends) at time of purchase. Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per purchase). [Experience Shirakami's Nature, Food, and People: Experience Local Experiences] The Shirakami Mountains span Akita and Aomori prefectures, and its center was Japan's first designated World Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is its base on the Akita side. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Fujisato to experience Shirakami's nature, food, and people. ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat and enjoy using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients together with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild vegetables and mushrooms. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a bento box of onigiri wrapped in bamboo bark. It also comes with side dishes and soup made with local ingredients. Opening times: 10:00-13:00 each day

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum" in Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, reproduces the life of the hero Date Masamune in Oshu with more than 200 life-sized wax dolls. Since you can see the history with your eyes, you can enjoy it for people of all ages. You can also take photos and videos inside the building! Since it is an indoor facility, you can visit it with confidence even on rainy days.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

A kids ski school for 3 to 12 years old at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Those who are new to skiing or not new to skiing but are not confident are welcome! Utilize indoor slopes and outdoor snow slopes. Teaching materials such as skis and boots are prepared as rentals, so you do not need to prepare them. Improve your ski lessons in a fun and safe way with the world's first patented ski lesson program for kids!

• For Groups

• Age 3～
• 2～3 hours

Spend leisurely in hammocks, play with goats, and harvest vegetables in the field. At lunchtime, you can enjoy leisurely in a Japanese-style guest house in the experience vinyl house in the field, with vegetables veggie cakes that utilize harvested vegetables as special sage salad of Shoko Grandma. Please enjoy the time you went back home once a day

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Even first-timers are welcome! Experience the traditional craft of Kawauchi lacquerware with maki-e lacquering♪ This plan allows customers to choose from five types of Kawauchi lacquerware bowls, plates, etc. and experience maki-e lacquering on them. You can take home the product you made on the same day! Maki-e is a unique Japanese craft technique in which pictures are drawn on the surface of lacquerware with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold and silver metal powder and colored powder. Same-day reservations are also possible, so please feel free to make a reservation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It will be a sandblasting experience to make a design by spraying sand on the glass and shaving it into frosted glass. ～ Process ～ ①Please choose your favorite glass material. (2) Stick the stickers and letters prepared here on the glass. ③ Blow sand with a sandblasting machine, remove the seal, and you're done.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It will be an experience to create a stained glass lamp shade. ～ Process ～ ①Please choose your favorite glass. (6 for hexahedron, 3 for trihedron) (2) Wrap copper tape around the glass and solder each glass. ③ Attach the metal fittings to complete.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Why do not you experience SUP at Lake Inawashiro, which is proud of Fukushima and has beautiful water? Stand Up Paddleboard is an acronym for "SUP", a water activity that has grown rapidly in popularity around the world in recent years. Stand on a board larger than a normal surfboard, paddle touring on the water, race, drop off ... It has various uses such as activities, sports, play, core training, and dieting. ◎ Rental board is kokua, peaks5 ◎ Fashionable and high-performance brand ♪ ◎ Carbon paddle used ◎ Carbon paddle of kk paddle, which is rare for rental, is used. The weight is about half that of a general rental paddle, and the rowing comfort is completely different ♪ $ Cashback Challenge $ All participants vs guides, and those who dropped the guide within the time limit Full cash back for participation fee! !! Please try it ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This lesson involves making seasonal gathering plantings in a workspace with heating and air conditioning. As plants from each season are used, you can enjoy the experience no matter how many times you participate. The completed plantings can be enjoyed for a long time if you take good care of them. As the work is done indoors, the class can be taken regardless of the weather. As the class is small, you can feel free to ask any questions you may have. -Experience Outline- 10:00/13:30 Explanation: Explanation of "Gathering Plantings" 10:10/13:40 Work: Remove the plants from the pots, remove the soil and make units (bouquets). Plant the units in containers. Adjust the overall balance. 11:50/15:20 Care method: Explanation of watering and placement, taking photos, cleaning up

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Join a local chef to create traditional dishes from the Noshiro area of Akita Prefecture. The dishes are three representative dishes of the region: damakomochi, mugimaki, and natazuke. Master chef Shigeko-san will show you how to make each dish, and then everyone will eat to their heart's content. Even beginners can enjoy cooking with confidence, cutting vegetables, mashing rice, and rolling damakomochi.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

Nature Life, based in Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, offers a variety of activities. We offer a paradise-filled SUP experience at Jodogahama Beach, a scenic spot with some of the clearest waters in the Sanriku area. Even first-timers can enjoy safe and secure lessons. We'll create summer memories in this beautiful location. We cater to a wide range of groups, from solo travelers (one-on-one lessons), couples, girls' trips, family trips, and recreational activities. We've also newly added an open-sea cave tour for experienced surfers. This tour is limited to those who can paddle independently, even in headwinds and waves, and who are skilled in self-rescue. Unlike our standard tours, this tour takes you to caves and private beaches accessible only from the open sea. Recommended for those looking for a unique SUP experience. *This plan is limited to experienced surfers. *As this tour is conducted in the open sea, the tour contents may change depending on weather conditions. Special pricing is available for guests who bring their own SUP equipment. Please see the plan details for pricing. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries. The experience is divided into three sessions: one morning session and two afternoon sessions. Please specify your preferred time when registering: Part 1 (10:00-11:30), Part 2 (12:30-14:00), or Part 3 (15:00-16:30). *The ocean experience lasts approximately 80 minutes (including a 10-minute orientation). *You may be guided in with other guests. *Due to the presence of shellfish and rocks on the beach, wearing marine shoes is mandatory. Thank you for your understanding. Miyako City's attractions: Easily accessible from Morioka, enjoy a SUP experience while viewing Jodogahama Beach, a representative beach of the Sanriku region. The waves are often calm, making it a great choice for beginners and families. There are many accommodations near Jodogahama Beach, making it a popular tourist destination in addition to its activities. During the swimming season, showers, changing rooms, and food and drink options are available at the rest house. ~Schedule for the day~ (Example) 10:00 Greetings, gear explanation, explanation of how to paddle, explanation of precautions, warm-up exercises. The program begins with a greeting from the instructor, followed by an explanation of how to use the gear, explanation of precautions, and warm-up exercises. 10:10 Entering the SUP, explanation of how to paddle, explanation of what to do if you fall into the water. You will actually enter the water and practice the paddle technique you practiced on land. We will also teach you how to self-rescue in case of falling into the water, and then we will begin cruising. 11:30 End The program ends once you return to land. Staff will clean up after you. *The start time of the experience can be adjusted. Please feel free to contact us if you have a preferred time. *The sea experience lasts approximately 80 minutes.

• For Rainy Days

• 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!

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