Things to do in Shimogo Town

• Age 15～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Experience a genuine snow country experience with the owner, a guide with 12 years of experience. After touring the stunning scenery and historical sites along the silvery old highway, head to the post town of Ouchi-juku. Enjoy a luxurious adult holiday, satisfying both your heart and your stomach, with a celebratory meal of "walnut soba," a traditional dish passed down since the Edo period. Plan Description: [Harsh yet beautiful. Experience Aizu, a place where history and nature breathe, with all five senses] The Shimotsuke Highway, an important road that connected Nikko and Aizu-Wakamatsu from the Edo period to the early Meiji period, is a snow trekking tour along the old highway, shrouded in deep snow, while wearing Japanese snowshoes and enjoying the same scenery as its predecessors. ■ Highlights of this Plan: The owner, a guide with 12 years of experience, will guide you through the historic sites of the old highway and the culture and nature of the snow country. Along the way, you'll enjoy spots with panoramic views of the Aizu Basin and Japan's longest mountain range, the Ou Mountains, as well as historical sites and fieldwork where you can see animal tracks. A pure white experience unique to this time of year awaits. After the tour, we'll head to Ouchijuku for traditional "walnut soba" at Kintaro Soba Yamamotoya, a renowned restaurant ranked #1 in Fukushima Prefecture soba for two consecutive years (Google reviews). The rich aroma of giant walnuts pairs exceptionally well with the handmade soba noodles. ■Lunch Menu: Ouchijuku's celebratory meal: Natural walnut soba (made with natural giant walnuts from Aizu), two seasonal appetizers, sashimi, konjac, and a soup mochi made with horse chestnut mochi. Walnut ice cream. *Vegan options available (please contact us in advance). ~Experience Schedule~ 9:00 AM Meeting and Transfer: Please use the restroom before meeting up. 9:10 AM Arrival at the start and preparation: Prepare your winter gear and snowshoes at the starting point. 9:15 AM Tour Start: Once you're ready, it's time to depart. 12:00 PM Finish: Transfer to a soba restaurant. It's lunchtime when we arrive at the finish line. Our appetites are starting to work up, so let's head to the soba restaurant. 12:10 Arrive at the soba restaurant. Once you arrive at the soba restaurant, you will say goodbye to your guide. After eating your soba, everyone will leave.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

"Is it okay to bring children?" "I'm worried because I'm not confident in my physical strength?" This is a recommended course for those who have such concerns! The owner, who has 12 years of guide experience, will guide you according to your physical strength. You will have an experience that goes beyond just looking. The guide will guide you at your own pace. Minamiaizu is a snowy region where Japan's original landscape still remains. In addition to snowshoes, you will also make snowshoes, so families with children can enjoy themselves. Let's take a walk into the snowy scenery. Participants from the age of 6 are welcome to participate. Tour flow (1) Check-in (2) Travel & preparation (3) Start of experience (4) Tea time (5) Disband at the meeting point (If you would like transportation and would like to visit Ouchijuku after the tour, there is a shared bus available, so please use that.)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Enjoy the exhilaration of sailing across the rapids in a single-seater boat! Dig your own hot spring and soak in it—a rare "wild hot spring" experience in Japan. Led by the owner, who has 12 years of guiding experience, this six-hour, authentic river activity is packed with excitement and relaxation. [A thrilling and soothing one-day adventure. Experience Aizu's geothermal heat firsthand, the ultimate river activity] This one-day course will stimulate your curiosity and sense of adventure, something you won't get from simply floating down the river. You'll navigate a single-seater "packraft" to cross thrilling rapids and delve deep into the untouched valley. ■ The greatest attraction of this plan: Experience your own "wild hot spring." What makes this course special is the "hot spring point" located midway along the river. Dig your own private open-air bath (wild hot spring) in the gravel along the riverbank, create it, and enjoy a unique and luxurious experience. Once warmed up, jump into the cool river and experience the natural healing powers of nature—an experience unique to the Agagawa River. This is a course where you can fully enjoy the harsh yet beautiful nature of Aizu. ■Reliable support and guidance from 12 years of guiding experience. Don't worry if you're nervous about sailing alone. Our experienced guides will carefully teach you how to take safe lines and paddle properly. You'll also receive a gift of dynamic photos of you crossing the rapids! ■Post-tour bliss After enjoying the river, relax even more with a ticket to a local hot spring. Embark on a river adventure for adults that will satisfy both your mind and your stomach (a delicious lunch is included!). ■Course flow Meet and check-in: Meet at Mizumen-ya base, change into your gear, and head to the starting point. Lecture and start of experience: Once you've mastered boating, it's time to head downriver! Open-air hot spring and lunch: Dig a hot spring to warm yourself up, and enjoy lunch in nature. Goal: Change and clean up with a sense of accomplishment. Disband: Head to a famous local hot spring with your special hot spring ticket!

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

"River rafting is scary, but I want to enjoy nature!" This is perfect for those who feel this way. Try a water stroll or jump off rocks on a stable boat! Enjoy tea time on the calm waters. A special family holiday awaits. [A river adventure experience where the whole family can take center stage in Aizu's beautiful valley!] "Full-scale river rafting takes a bit of courage, but I want to have fun on the water!" Mizumenya's "Half-Day Family Course" will make that wish come true. This experience takes place in a beautiful valley area with a calm, lake-like current, making it perfect for children's river adventure debuts and adults looking to relax and enjoy nature. ■ Recommended Points! Three Key Points: Enjoy freedom even for beginners: The "packrafts" used are extremely stable. Even beginners can easily paddle freely and enjoy a leisurely stroll on the water. A fun-filled experience: In addition to gentle paddling, try jumping off rocks at points along the way! Adults and children alike will have a blast. Tea time in a special seat on the water: Enjoying hot tea on a boat amid the tranquil valley is an exceptional experience. You're also welcome to bring your dog along and relax together! ■You'll be reassured by the owner, who has 12 years of guide experience. We stick to small group sizes and carefully guide each customer at their own pace. Photos taken by the guide during the tour will be given to you free of charge, so you can enjoy yourself to your heart's content without worrying about your camera. ■Course outline (duration: approximately 3 hours) Meeting and reception: Meet at Mizumenya Base Start of experience: Enjoy a walk on the water and playing in the river in a calm area Water tea time: Relax and take a break while listening to the sounds of nature Finish/Disband: Disband with fond memories ■Price includes: Guide fee, packraft, complete equipment (life jacket, paddle), drink set, tour photo data

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• For Rainy Days