【Newest arrivals】 Things to do in Tohoku

• 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! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, stretch for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Takayama Kaijiro in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us today, some 100 years later. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony that makes this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. For the first time this year, wedding photo shoots are now open for the first time at the "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, a cherry blossom viewing spot that Miyagi is proud of! Why not take wedding photos with the Shiraishi River embankment's Hitome Senbonzakura in the background? Wedding photo session period: April 4th (Fri) to 15th (Tue), 2025 Bridal photo shoot (rental of Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 1 hour photo shoot/required time 3 hours, online data delivery of 150 photos) 220,000 yen Rental of 2 Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 2 hours photo shoot/required time 5 hours, online data delivery of 300 photos) 330,000 yen Capacity: 1 couple, 2 people per day *This is for couples who are not holding a wedding ceremony

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is an experience tour where you can make an arrangement using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. MOKUKA is a unique item that allows you to feel the beauty and warmth of the wood grain. It is an aging wood flower that changes to a beautiful color over time. It is also patented! This is an experience where you can make a box arrangement using such a wood flower MOKUKA. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured. You can take the arrangement home and enjoy the memories of the experience that will never fade and MOKUKA at home! 1. Before the experience starts, we will guide you to the sawmill. (10 minutes) You can enjoy the strength and beauty of the wood and the warmth of the wood. 2. Actually create the arrangement. (80 minutes) Let's arrange it with all our hearts while feeling the warmth of the wood using MOKUKA! The size of the box will be 120mm x 120mm. You can also take a photo with the flowers you made. *If you have time left, you can actually experience making MOKUKA.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Matsushima is known as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and is a representative tourist destination in Japan, attracting more than 3 million tourists a year. It has a variety of charms that attract visitors, such as beautiful scenery in every season, historical buildings, and fresh seafood. Why not capture your special moments forever in photos in this place that was loved by Matsuo Basho and Date Masamune? With this photography service, professional photographers who know the scenic spots of Matsushima will take pictures of your travel memories with care, one by one. We offer a variety of plans, such as historical landmarks such as Godaido and Zuiganji Temple, the spectacular view of the sea from a sightseeing boat, and photography in nature colored by cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. By taking photos in the best location according to the season and time of day, we will bring out the beauty of Matsushima to the fullest and capture the excitement of your trip in photos. It is perfect for couples and family trips, commemorating solo trips, and recording special events. Experience the charm of Matsushima to your heart's content and make those moments last forever. Please make your trip even more special with our photography service.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? You will be able to write your name (we will help you to 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, writing on colored paper, and origami together! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing while looking at the sample (5 minutes) ②Sample creation by the teacher. (5 minutes) The teacher will decide on the sample of the desired font while writing it. ③Start practicing on Japanese paper (20 minutes) Freely practice the characters you want to write. 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 / clean 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. Create a colored paper work and take it home as a reward souvenir for your loved ones or yourself. You can express your favorite kanji, motto, or your own name in kanji, and finish it into anything you like. Finally, finish it with your own clean copy on the colored paper. You can also paste the work you folded with origami on the colored paper. First, we will hear the characters you want to write. We will ask you about the characters that you are interested in and your own name, and decide which characters you can make into your work. Let's write with your feelings while looking at the model. Even beginners can feel at ease. Start slowly by practicing on hanshi paper. We will practice on hanshi paper from a simple model. It's okay if you fail ☆

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

This is a condensed experience of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, renting out the Nebuta House Wa-Rasse. Enjoy a special time experiencing the Nebuta and Aomori. You will enjoy the authentic music of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and experience the dance of the dancers and musicians. The experience will conclude with a meal made with plenty of Aomori ingredients, which will last about 3 hours. Jawamegu means "thrilled, excited, trembling" in Tsugaru dialect. This premium content will allow you to feel the "jawamegu" feelings of Aomori residents who are looking forward to the main summer festival. After making special Nebuta goods and experiencing Nebuta production such as coloring, you will listen to a Nebuta music performance by a group that actually plays at the festival in front of the Nebuta exhibited in Wa-Rasse. After that, you can change into a dancer's costume and actually play the music yourself in the Nebuta exhibition hall to deepen your experience. You will also experience participating in the festival as a participant, becoming a dancer and becoming one with the others. After that, you will appreciate the artistic paintings of the Nebuta artists, and then enjoy a meal of mainly local cuisine as the finale of the festival, making this a plan that allows you to fully experience the festival in three hours. [Scheduled dates] 2025 January 12 (Sunday), January 25 (Saturday), January 26 (Sunday), January 28 (Tuesday), January 30 (Thursday), February 16 (Sunday), February 23 (Sunday), March 1 (Saturday), March 8 (Saturday), March 9 (Sunday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday), March 29 (Saturday), March 30 (Sunday)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

Enjoy Miyagi's alcohol and cuisine while being guided around Sendai's entertainment districts and restaurants. Visit restaurants and izakayas and taste oden, beef tongue, and ramen! Enjoy them with delicious Miyagi alcohol. While eating your way around, you can also learn about dishes that go well with delicious alcohol! <Course> Subway Kotodai Park Station ⇒ Kokubuncho area ⇒ Ichibancho Shopping Street ⇒ Iroha Yokocho ⇒ Subway Tozai Line Aoba Dori Station (goal).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Experience Sendai like a local in its historic alleys lined with bars and restaurants. ​Sendai is known for its "yokocho" culture, with many hidden alleys near the main shopping streets. From traditional izakayas to modern restaurants, the alleys have it all. Course: Iroha Yokocho → Bunka Yokocho In this experience, you will first learn about the history, charm and sights of the alleys with your guide. Then, choose a restaurant for food and drinks with your local guide. You only pay for what you order. Your guide will provide interpretation, recommendations and conversation. You can book two weeks in advance or join a scheduled tour if there is availability. Check the website for details.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Even beginners can experience the "Date Inzai-ryu" archery that has been passed down since the time of Date Masamune! The Date clan, based in Sendai, practiced a traditional archery style called "Hiki-ryu Inzai-ha". This style emphasizes effectiveness on the battlefield over ceremonial beauty. In particular, it employs shooting techniques that utilize mobility, single or group tactics, and powerful shots that can penetrate armor. In this archery experience, you will travel back in time to feudal Japan and train like a Date clan soldier. After hearing about the history and battle tactics of the time, you will be taught how to safely shoot an arrow in a modern martial arts center. This experience will be led by Ken Kurosu, representative of the "Date Inzai Archery Research Association," which also performs at the Sendai Aoba Festival.

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

This is an experience program that includes a chartered bus tour of Sendai Station to visit earthquake-related facilities. The tour will take you on a bus tour of the Sendai Bay coast from Arai to Arahama to Sendai New Port, and will visit the current Sendai Bay coastline, nine years after the disaster. At the Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center and the former Arahama Elementary School, you will see permanent exhibits and hear about the situation at the time of the disaster, the road to recovery, and plans for future regional revitalization. You will learn how to pass on the memories of the town before the disaster, and see and feel the scenery. (Includes a tour of the Kirin Beer Factory and a meal) <Schedule> 13:00 Depart from JR Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop ⇒ Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center ⇒ Earthquake Relics Sendai Municipal Arahama Elementary School ⇒ Kirin Beer Sendai Factory (Dinner) ⇒ Arrive at Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop around 19:00 (Disband)

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

We will introduce you to shops recommended by local girls in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho. We will introduce the particularities of each shop, such as food and alcohol. This is a town walking experience where local girls introduce recommended shops in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho, with a different theme and destination each time. At the destinations, you will sample special dishes while listening to the owner's stories, try alcohol that goes well with the food, and be introduced to shops unique to the local area. Once the course is decided, we will introduce it on the website, so please check the website for fun! Kokubuncho is not just a town for local old men. Local girls who don't often have a chance to go to Kokubuncho, and businessmen on business trips who want to know about food unique to Sendai are also welcome to join us!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• 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
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• 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
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

A 360° panoramic open-top bus will take you through a breathtakingly beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms. At the Mamigasaki Sakura Line in Yamagata City, the vividness of the cherry blossoms blooming against the clear blue sky during the day, and at night, the illuminated cherry blossoms create a fantastic atmosphere, showing a completely different look from the daytime. This limited-time special tour is only available three times a day. This is a rare opportunity to fully enjoy the charm of the cherry blossoms that color Yamagata's spring. Be sure to enjoy this spectacular view from the special seat of the open-top bus!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

[Fukushima City, Iizaka Onsen, Surikamigawa Dam] Kayaking (canoeing) tour with your dog Duration: Approximately 120 minutes 1 owner + 1 dog 11,000 yen [1 group per tour] This is a tour where you and your dog can enjoy kayaking (canoeing) together. This is a private tour limited to 1 group per tour, different from the general kayaking tour. If you would like to participate with 2 or more dogs as friends or family of dog lovers, please contact us separately. ☆☆ Supporting a fun life with your dog! ☆☆ Want to have a special experience with your dog who always lives with you? For all those dog lovers! Let's experience kayaking with your pet. Your dog will be delighted with the vast dam lake. The venue is Surikamigawa Dam in Iizaka-machi, Fukushima City. Surikamigawa Dam is the source of "Fukushima Water", which won the gold medal at the Monde Selection. Enjoy a kayak tour while feeling the nature on the calm and beautiful lake surface where motorized boats and fishing are prohibited! Instructors (guides) will provide friendly and careful support, so even beginners can participate with ease and fun. In addition, the venue, Surikamigawa Dam, is equipped with a slope leading down to the lake surface and a floating pier for launching and landing kayaks, so you can enjoy the tour without worrying about getting muddy and sandy feet before and after the start. Kayaks move like "water lilies" on the vast lake surface of Surikamigawa Dam, close to the water surface, and the feeling of floating will soothe your mind and body. You can also experience the feeling of exploring up the river from a place as wide as the sea, and a variety of scenery with a variety of seasons awaits you.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Kaijiro Takayama in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us after about 100 years. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony, making this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. While admiring the Hitome Senbonzakura, we will hold a kimono dressing experience and a town walking event. *Optional: A professional photographer can take photos and provide the data. (Advance reservation required) Forecasted flowering date: April 4th; Half-bloom: April 6th; Full bloom: April 10th; Cherry blossom snowstorm: April 15th. [Experience flow] Please tell the reception that you saw it on Activity Japan ↓ You can choose your favorite kimono from over 100 kimonos ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do your hair with your favorite hairpin and comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Let's go for a walk around the city in a beautiful kimono! (Must be returned by 17:00) [Price (tax included)] ・Casual kimono (women) 8,000 yen ①Hair set, hair accessory included ②Photo shoot at the cherry blossom photo spot in the store ③Free cherry blossom accessory rental ・Casual kimono (men) 7,000 yen ・Deluxe kimono (furisode/haori hakama) 40,000 yen (includes rental kimono, geta sandals, accessory case, and dressing fee) ・Staff photo shoot 14,000 yen (30 minutes) ・Photographer photo shoot (depending on the photographer's level) 27,000 yen and up (30 minutes) [Experience time] 10:00-17:00 [Return time] Return time until 17:00 ・If you choose to return on the day, please return within business hours.

• For Family

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30

"Surikamigawa Dam" is the source of "Fukushima Water", which has won the highest gold award at the Monde Selection for four consecutive years. Please join us for an activity of kayaking around the lake, which has high water quality and is nurtured by beautiful nature. A kayak is a small boat for one or two people that moves forward with a paddle with blades on both ends. It is a water activity that you can enjoy freely controlling because you sit inside the boat and the center of gravity is low and close to the water surface. Since it is an experience in an artificial dam lake, there is little risk of being swept away, and since motorized boats, fishing, and swimming are prohibited at Surikamigawa Dam, you can enjoy kayaking touring with peace of mind. Of course, the guide will teach you how to ride and paddle, and will accompany you during the tour, so even first-timers and children can participate with peace of mind. (More than 90% of our tours are first-timers!)

• For Rainy Days

• 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! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] 50% off campaign in progress! (Until 2025.2.28) Please be sure to enter the coupon code "6AKC" when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget consumption status. The displayed price is the price before discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can purchase at the discounted price (50% off the total amount used * Discount amount is up to 6,000 yen per person per time). [Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami] Shirakami-Sanchi straddles 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? ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild plants and mushrooms, using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a rice ball bento wrapped in bamboo bark. Side dishes and soup made with local ingredients are also included. Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 each day

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This is a workshop where you can experience making snowboards using thinned cedar wood. This project contributes to the SDGs by using unneeded thinned wood without waste. Snowboarding is a sport that combines skateboarding without bindings or edges, surfing, and snowboarding. The surface of the board is non-slip, so you can enjoy it easily with boots or snow shoes. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding across the snow with a wooden board. This simple toy, which has no edges or soles and is coated with varnish or resin and has a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and is still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). Enjoy the winter season with a one-of-a-kind snowboard that you made yourself! [Limited benefits only available when you make a reservation at Activity Japan] With each snowboard, you will receive a free Arcadia hand towel and Arcadia Snowboard WAX! ◆Workshop contents and itinerary◆1. Choose your favorite blanks Boards before finishing are called "blanks". Look at the shape, wood color and design of the blanks we have prepared in advance and choose one you like! 2. Varnish the sliding surface and attach the cloth Apply varnish to the sliding surface and attach the cloth you brought or purchased. Carefully attach the cloth, paying attention to the sliding direction and the front and back of the cloth. *If you bring your own cloth, wash it once and dry it thoroughly to make it stick more beautifully. [Wait until the varnish dries] (about 40 minutes) We have a workshop and experience menu that you can experience in between! 3. Apply multiple coats of varnish, then scrape and polish it when it dries Once the varnish dries, scrape and polish it with sandpaper, and apply more varnish. *Lunch will be served during the break. 4. Finish the front side where you put your feet Cut the excess cloth to fit the shape of the board and finish the front side nicely. 5. Attach the deck pad and it's done! Thank you for your hard work! Once the varnish has completely dried, go skiing right away♪☆ Applying more varnish and polishing it will make the board even stronger. ◆ Take a short break between workshops ◆ Try snowboarding at a nearby snowboarding spot?️ Master the skill so you can ride the snowboard you made right away! [For those who wish to try] Request: The experience is scheduled for 5 hours, but it may be extended depending on the process. ・ Please bring your own lunch or use a nearby restaurant. Eating and drinking is permitted inside the building. ・ We recommend pasting cloth to increase strength. You can bring a cloth of the same size as an Arcadia tenugui and paste it on. Size: Approx. 100 cm x 33 cm

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• 5～6 hours

A life trip experience where you can experience the gods of Zao that combines mountain worship [Day trip] A special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! Utilizing Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been open for over 400 years, a limited experience where you can experience a ceremony of thanksgiving, where dishes are served made with ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened, uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine together. A high-value experience with a visual presentation of the mountain gods in mountain worship, including illuminations and night content. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 16:00 Meet at Sendai Station 17:00 Togatta Onsen 17:00 Togatta Onsen food tour experience 18:00 Yugami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 18:30 Special dinner with Zao ingredients 20:30 Move 21:30 Disband at Sendai Station

• For Groups

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

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [One day trip] A life trip experience tour that lets you feel close to the "gods" centered around Kattamine Shrine, which has long been a spiritual anchor for local residents who worship Mt. Kattamine in the Zao mountain range. At the "Dawn Pilgrimage to Kattamine Shrine" held at Kattamine Shrine in the Miya district, you will get a special look at the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree, as well as unreleased content that has only been held locally until now! We will provide a high-value-added experience that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. Expected schedule "Tuesday, January 14th" 9:00 Departure from Sendai Station 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao soup curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Move 17:00 Dawn pilgrimage Watching Kagura dance ~ (light meal) ~ ~ Dinner at Miyazushi ~ 22:00 Return to Sendai City and disband

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Homespun, a handicraft that has been passed down in Iwate since the Taisho era, is a craft that has been passed down since. Morioka is the only place in Japan that produces homespun yarn by hand. This is a great experience program that lets you touch soft wool and experience the thrill of weaving a coaster using yarn that you have spun yourself. With careful support from the instructor, you will be able to complete your very own original work. It is suitable for a wide range of people, from children to adults. -Experience process-10:30 Explanation of process10:40 First, try spinning yarn! Choose your favorite color of wool and experience spinning yarn! You will be excited by the process of making yarn from sheep's wool. 11:00 Make a coaster using a tabletop machine. Try weaving in the yarn that you have spun to create your very own coaster. 12:00 Finished

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

A guide will take you on a stroll through Kimimachizaka Prefectural Natural Park, a sacred place for lovers. At Koibumi Shrine in the park, you can make a wish on a heart-shaped votive plaque, or post a postcard with your feelings written on it to receive a heart postmark. After your stroll, enjoy a kumiko craft experience that will allow you to experience the history and techniques of Noshiro City, which once flourished through the processing of Akita cedar wood. You can take your kumiko home as a strap or pendant. During the tea break during the kumiko experience, you can taste Hiyama tea, the northernmost tea that has been cultivated for a long time in the Hiyama region of this area. ~Schedule~ [Morning session] 9:30 Meet at Higashi Noshiro Station 10:00 Arrive at Kimimachizaka ~ Stroll (45 minutes) 11:00 Kumiko experience *Koibumi Gallery 12:00 End [Afternoon session] 13:00 Meet at Higashi Noshiro Station 13:30 Arrive at Kimimachizaka ~ Stroll (45 minutes) 14:30 Kumiko experience *Kimikoi Cafe 15:30 End

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:45 / 13:00

Experience walking with an Akita dog through the unspoiled landscape of Akita in Mitane Town, where you can see the Oga Peninsula. From the observation point on high ground, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the remaining lake of Lake Hachirogata and the Oga Peninsula. The guide will take you to and from JR Moritake Station in a car. You can participate empty-handed. Allergies and dietary restrictions: If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. *The miso used in the miso tsuketanpo is made from soybeans. Schedule Morning session: Meet at 9:45 Start of explanation and walking 10:00 End of walking 12:00 Experience making miso tsuketanpo 13:30 End Afternoon session: Meet at 13:00 Start of explanation and walking 15:00 End of walking 15:30 Experience making miso tsuketanpo 17:00 End

• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This experience allows you to fully enjoy the blessings of the Shirakami Mountains, a natural world heritage site, at the foot of the mountain. You will explore places such as Mitokama, a beautiful valley formed by the Mase River, which originates in the Shirakami Mountains. You will experience making soba noodles using water from the Shirakami Mountains. Please come empty-handed. *Please let us know in advance if you have food allergies (to buckwheat or wheat). ~Schedule~ 10:00 Meet at the Hatahatakan parking lot (1 minute walk from JR Akita Shirakami Station) 10:30-11:30 Stroll around Mitokama 11:45-14:00 Soba making experience and lunch 14:15-15:00 Visit to Shirabaku Shrine and Shikanoura Observatory 15:00 (disband)

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [Standard] 3 nights, 4 days A life trip experience tour that fuses two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and feels close to the "gods" at two shrines that have been the spiritual home of local residents since ancient times. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural blessings from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 14:00 Meet at Sendai Station 15:30 Sanjiro 17:30 Travel 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Travel 20:30 Hotel 18:00 Yukami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao Soup Curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit Watching Kagura dance ~ (snack) ~ ~ Participate in the performance ~ 22:00 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" 11:00 Meet 12:00 Lunch of Zao beef 14:00 Visit to Zao Sake Brewery 15:00 Move 16:00 Hotel 17:30 Dinner at Hotel "1/16 (Thu)" 09:00 Departure from Hotel 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

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

Only available on Saturday, February 15th! Get a great deal on a full-day course! Why not try running on the snow in running snowshoes?北海道教育大学附属札幌部 English: Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park [Course details] Meet at 9:00 am, course explanation 9:30 am-11:00 am Run on the snow around Sakegawa Eco Park in running snowshoes 11:30 am Lunch of mushroom shabu-shabu 1:00 pm Meet again, afternoon course explanation 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Snow run around the famous Sakegawa spots * Approximately 10 km of running on roads and snow * For intermediate runners, this course is suitable for those who are confident in their physical strength 4:30 pm Bath in Hanezawa Hot Springs (refresh your tired body) About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club 1) Promoting physical and mental health 2) Making friends 3) Community development Our philosophy is "To nurture healthy minds and bodies full of smiles in a hometown rich in nature, and to deepen love and bonds with family and friends across generations through hometown culture and sports." We aim to be a club that realizes what everyone wants to do. For those who have never had the opportunity to experience local culture, exercise together, or have no friends to share their hobbies with, we can help people invite others, create others, and turn "I want to do it" into "I can do it" with those friends. By connecting "I want to do it" and "I can do it" to various purposes in life and spending fulfilling leisure time with family and friends, we will foster healthy minds and bodies and develop healthy young people, and cooperate and collaborate with various organizations such as national and local governments, schools, and private organizations to contribute to the development of our hometown, Sakegawa.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Only for intermediate runners on Saturday, February 15th! Why not try running on the snow in running snowshoes? Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park [Course details] 13:00 Meeting and course explanation 13:30-16:00 Snow run around the famous spots of Sakegawa in running snowshoes * Running on the road and on the snow for about 10km * This is a course for intermediate runners, so it is recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength 16:30 Bathing in Hanezawa Onsen (relieve your tired body) About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club ① Promoting mental and physical health ② Making friends ③ Community development Our club aims to realize everyone's "want to do" with the philosophy of "fostering a rich mind and body full of smiles in a hometown rich in nature, and deepening love and bonds with family and friends across generations through hometown culture and sports." For those who have never had the opportunity to experience local culture, exercise together, or have no friends to share their hobbies with, we can help people invite others, create others, and turn "I want to do it" into "I can do it" with those friends. By connecting "I want to do it" and "I can do it" to various purposes in life and spending fulfilling leisure time with family and friends, we will foster healthy minds and bodies and develop healthy young people, and cooperate and collaborate with various organizations such as national and local governments, schools, and private organizations to contribute to the development of our hometown, Sakegawa.