Things to do in Iwate

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

三陸海岸の探検に出かけよう！シーズンは、三陸・宮古市「浄土ヶ浜」を拠点に、シーカヤックスクール＆ツアーを開催しています。 初心者の方には、素晴らしい景観の中で、安心して楽しんでもらえるプログラムを用意しています。また、ベテランの方には、国内屈指の自然海岸率を誇る、豪壮な三陸海岸の魅力を堪能してもらえるようなツアーコースを設定しています。 国立公園や三陸ジオパークの景勝地、奇岩や海食洞、ロックガーデン、断崖絶壁、プライベートビーチが点在するエリアで、のんびりと贅沢に、海上散歩を楽しみましょう！ ～当日の流れ～ ①海況、コース、カヤックの操作方法、注意点などを説明します　１５分 ②カヤックの操作練習後、景観を楽しみながら周辺の海上散策を楽しみます　７５分

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Anyone Sun feel free to you can enjoy MTB the (mountain bike) in the way home. Easy MTB tour of departing and arriving at the clubhouse. Let's go out for a great natural tour if you master the basic skills on the flatland ♬ The exclusive guide of international license owners will guide you safely.

• Pickup Service

• Age 7～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

Anyone Sun feel free to way home Mountain bike you can enjoy the ride. Experienced people can experience full downhill! ! Lunch time is also special time.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～
• 1 Day or more

Go on a journey with a camper. A lineup of cars with roof-up tents as well as upgraded campers based on imported cars. With Car Asobi Rental car, not only cars but also outdoor gears such as tables and chairs are standard equipment. option Rental are available upon request. Get closer to what you can do only with a camper.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

Glamping and is a coined word that combined the "glamorous" and "camping" of meaning, such as "graceful". Utilizing the rich nature of each season unique to APPI, we offer a Glamping resort to enjoy the outdoors luxuriously. Camping is held in the Appi Kogen surrounded by nature while watching the scenery of each season. At night, enjoy the stars as if you could reach them, talk around the fire, and wake up in the morning with the refreshing air and the singing of the sunrise sun and the birds singing to wrap your day gently. Please enjoy the extraordinary special time while feeling nature with your five senses.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

グランピングとは、「優雅な」といった意味の”glamorous”と”camping”を合わせた造語です。APPIならではの四季折々の豊かな自然を生かし、贅沢にアウトドアを楽しむグランピングリゾートを提供します。 大自然に囲まれた安比高原で四季折々の風景を見ながら行うキャンプは最高の遊びのフィールド。夜にはまるで手が届きそうなほどの満天の星を楽しみながら、火を囲んで語らい、朝には爽やかな空気と、一日の始まりをやさしく包む日の出の太陽や小鳥たちのさえずりとともに目覚める。自然を五感で感じながら、非日常の特別な時間をぜひお楽しみください。

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 75
• 4～5 hours

Use the Hachimantai Snow Cat (Snow Caterpillar) to ski the finest powder snow at Hachimantai and Daikokumori (the former Hachimantai Ski Area). Enjoy the luxurious powder ride at Hachimantai, the sacred place for powder snow. ★ This program is open to those who are going to challenge powder and those who are not confident in their physical strength. Health level ★ ☆☆ Running level ★ ☆☆ 3-4 Cats Ride Daikokumori (Former Hachimantai Ski Area) Ride * There is no hike up. Altitude difference 500m (950m-1450m) Longest run distance 3200m / per one

• Pickup Service

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

グランピングとは、「優雅な」といった意味の”glamorous”と”camping”を合わせた造語です。APPIならではの四季折々の豊かな自然を生かし、贅沢にアウトドアを楽しむグランピングリゾートを提供します。 大自然に囲まれた安比高原で四季折々の風景を見ながら行うキャンプは最高の遊びのフィールド。夜にはまるで手が届きそうなほどの満天の星を楽しみながら、火を囲んで語らい、朝には爽やかな空気と、一日の始まりをやさしく包む日の出の太陽や小鳥たちのさえずりとともに目覚める。自然を五感で感じながら、非日常の特別な時間をぜひお楽しみください。

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Half-day experience plan handy to enjoy the nature of Hachimantai. Spend an elegant time of kayak learn worry ... the basic paddle operation beginners! Held twice a day morning and afternoon ♪

• With Pets

• Age 5～
• 2～3 hours
• 07:40

Rise and shine with luxurious 'me time'! Tour Highlights： ✔ Extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach ✔ Enjoy tasty local cuisine, fresh vegetables salad and seafood BBQ ✔ Exclusive private space, just for you Treat yourself to an extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach. Tuck in to tasty local cuisine, featuring salads made from fresh vegetables, or perhaps even a seafood BBQ! We will set-up an exclusive private space, just for you, where breakfast will be served with a side of breathtaking natural scenery and clean, fresh air. Breakfast menu produced by culinary genius and head chef of Jodogahama Park Hotel. Start your day with a precious moment of luxury! *Program may be cancelled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 15,000 JPY per pax Duration : 2 hours Start time：7:40-9:30 Canceled in stormy weather, implemented in park hotel in rainy weather Available only on Sundays from May 17 to September 27, 2020 * Except August 9 and August 16

• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 05:00

Watch the sun rise to the hypnotic beat of the Taiko Tour Highlights： ✔ Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise ✔ Watch the sunrise over the quiet beach ‘Jodogahama’ – Paradise Beach. In the 1700s, a Buddhist priest known as Reikyo was so moved by the natural beauty of this place that he named it after ‘Jodo’, the ultimate paradise of Pure Land Buddhism. Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise that you’ll never experience anywhere else, as you watch the sunrise over the quiet beach, accompanied by dramatic echos of local Taiko drumming performers ‘Abare-Taiko’. After a captivating performance, enjoy a bowl of warm soup or a light meal as you take-in early morning views of the picturesque bay. *Program may be cancelled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 99,000 JPY per group （Bookings limited to one group, maximum of 10 persons） Duration : 1.5 hours Start time：Will vary with season Available only on Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31. The listed time schedule is for April and October. In the case of September, each is advanced by 15 minutes.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00 / 19:00

Give in to the powerful rhythm of a small town Tour Highlights： ✔ Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind ✔ Meet Miyako City's major drumming team 'Yamaguchi Daiko Group' ✔ Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance Feel the powerful spirit of this small town reverberate from Taiko drums! The moment the rhythmic beat of the Taiko drum echos in your chest, you’ve captured a glimpse into the spirit of the Japanese people. Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind and culture through the performance and direction of Miyako City’s major drumming team, ‘Yamaguchi Daiko Group’ at their practice session! Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance by the group from the best seats in the house! 19:00 Meet at Kuromori Fureaikan 19:10 Brief introduction, start a experience 19:20 Practice drums and have a lecture on how to beat the drums. 20:20 Watch the powerful performance of Yamaguchi Daiko in front of you. 21:00 End of tour, local dissolution == 3,300 JPY per pax Start time：Varies with day Tues・Thurs：19:00～21:00 Sun： Between 13:00～17:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

The main vehicle bilire N35x is a 4-stroke OHC, a 210 cc car and it's easy to ride over the traditional concept without peaking. The pk-4 strike is a machine with the same engine as the N35x and it is very time-consuming. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. Why do not you run the course easily and casually?

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

If you say that winter sports this "snowmobile"! ! Do not run through a high mobility snowmobiles the pure white snow? License will be able to enjoy the sense of speed and thrill from 4 years of age and older children and adults not need. Guide is safe and secure because it firmly lecture! Feel free to let's try ♪

• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

Why do not you run the course together for a while longer? It is a little uneasy by one person, I want to give a child, I recommend this plan at such time. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. Please feel free to run the course first.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

It is a little uneasy by one person, I want to raise children, we recommend a two-seater plan at such time. First of all, as a trial, why do not you run the course together with two people? San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. Please feel free to run the course first.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

As you can make 10 laps 5 times, please run as hard as I do not have a surprise! It is okay to race from the first time, even if you confirm the course, the way you run depends on the customer. In addition, it may be good to remember your course and run exhilaratingly. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. Please make a lot of unforgettable memories at the race!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

As we can make 10 laps four times, how to run is up to you. You may check the course at the first time, race with friends from the second time, or remember your course and try running exhilaratingly. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. Please make a lot of unforgettable memories at the race!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

I want to run even more! I can not stop till I win my friend! What? Who is this plan? I can make 10 laps three times so I checked the course the first time. From the second time onwards you may try racing with friends, or learning your own course and running exhilaratingly. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. We are waiting for everyone's participation.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

I'm a little disgusted when I got used to it, I want to run more! Who is this plan? I can make 10 laps twice so I checked the course the first time. It may be good to run exhilarating for the second time. San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from first time lady. We are waiting for everyone's participation.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

If you would like to run the course casually, but if you are a bit ineffective for 5 laps this plan! Because there are ten laps, maybe you may try speeding up every time you get used to it? In addition, San Marino can enjoy carts easily even for kids from the first women.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 19:30

Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights： ✔ At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, only overnight guests have this opportunity ✔ Experience a special nighttime activity ✔ You can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, overnight guests have the opportunity to experience a special nighttime activity inspired by the spiritual philosophy of the town – the universal desire for ‘peace’ and ‘equality’. In the evening, guests can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern decorated with traditional characters for ‘peace’, ‘equality’ or whatever design they choose! The lanterns will be displayed at the front entrance to the hotel, sending forth a message of peace to the world. == Adults: 3,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.) Children: 1,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights： ✔ Discover the true meaning of a peaceful mind ✔ Pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune ✔ Experience highly unique ritual of Motsu-ji Temple Every year on January 20th in the World Heritage town of Hiraizumi, men and women of ‘unlucky age’ for that year come together to participate in a highly unique ritual! Carrying flaming torches, they parade through the frozen winter streets to the Shrine inside the grounds of Motsu-ji Temple, bringing with them offerings of vegetables to pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune for the coming year. You, too, have the chance to join in this unique festival! After participating in the parade with the locals, join a special after-festival meal called ‘Norai’ and learn more about the local culture and history of Hiraizumi as you eat, drink and chat with the local people!Through your festival experience, discover the true meaning of ‘Heiwa-shiso’ – a peaceful mind – in one of the spiritual centers of Pure Land Buddhism. == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 50,000 JPY per pax ＊Children: Free

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00

Discover the 'real' mochi - an ancient cuisine recognised by UNESCO! Tour Highlights： ✔ Enjoy a taste (literally) of ancient 'mochi' food culture! ✔ Learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a 'Mochi Meister' ✔ Try pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer Japanese cuisine has been recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Cultural Asset, including Ichinoseki City’s local food culture of ‘mochi’ (rice-cake). This fun experience prgram allows you to enjoy a taste (literally) of this ancient food culture! At ‘Hiraizumi Club’, a 150 year old farmhouse, learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a ‘Mochi Meister’, before trying your hand at pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer. Once it’s ready, enjoy comparing different toppings – from traditional Japanese flavours to some more familiar to the palette of international guests! For a different texture altogether, you’ll also try frying some dried mochi and watching as it swells and grows into chewy deliciousness over the grill. Enjoy with a few extra side dishes of local cuisine for a fun, interactive and tasty breakfast! == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 5,000 JPY (tax incl.) Children: 2,500 JPY (tax incl.)

• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00

Ride through rice-fields and reward yourself with a hearty local lunch! Tour Highlights： ✔ Discover the best scenic spots on a local cycling tour! ✔ Enjoy a simple cooking lesson ✔ Learn cooking of 'Hatto-jiru' (dumpling soup), a local delicacy ✔ Stroll to the historical Towada Shrine and offer a prayer The rice fertile soil of the Kitakami River catchent area has long supported the prosperity of World Heritage town, Hiraizumi. The fresh produce and rice that are born from this soil have played an integral role in the town’s history. Discover the best scenic spots to appreciate this picturesque countryside on a local cycling tour! Riding through the atmospheric morning mist, you will truly feel the history and essence of the town. After working up an appetite, you’ll also enjoy a simple cooking lesson and re-fuel with a bowl of your own handmade ‘Hatto-jiru’ (dumpling soup), a local delicacy. Bicycles can be returned to the rental-cycle return spot in front of the station. == 3,300 JPY

• For Groups

• Age 20～
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Discover the tastes of a tiny town in its tiny bars! Tour Highlights： ✔ Visit bars usually full of lively local regulars with guide ✔ Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers Welcome to the tiny, retro izakayas and bars of Miyako City, yet to be discovered by tourists! These bars are usually full of lively local regulars, so it might be a little intimidating to enter on your own the first time…! On this tour, you’ll have an English-speaking local guide to lead the way. Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers, with your guide there to help overcome any language barriers. You’ll visit two local drinking holes and enjoy some local grub and a glass of your favourite drop at each. Discover new tasty favourites as you master how to eat and drink like a true Japanese local! 18:00 Meet with your guide at Miyako Station (marked with red crab cap) 18:10 After a brief introduction, start a hopping tour and go to the first store 18:20 Arrive at the first store & eat and drink 18:50 Move to the second store 19:00 Arrival at the second store & eating and drinking 19:30 End of hopping tour, local dissolution

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30

You observe the traditional performing arts: Kenbai literary means dance with a sword. Kenbai has a long history. In the Edo-period it was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai. Now, local residents including children take over the performance.You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers. Tour Highlights： ✔ Chance to experience traditional performing arts ✔ This dance was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai in Edo period. ✔ Now, local residents including children take over the performance. ✔ You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, the powerful earthquake in Japan occurred 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region. Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami struck the Sanriku Coast. Taro-district is located in the middle of Sanriku Coast. A local resident who experienced the disaster in Taro takes you around Taro-district. You are walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater and Tsunami memorial building Taro-Kanko hotel. You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'. Tour Highlights： ✔ Learn earthquake from story-teller walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater. ✔ Visit tsunami memorial building of Taro-Kanko hotel. ✔ You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

You observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman and experience the fisherman’s job. The aquaculture ground is located near Hide-Shima(Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure where endangered sea swallows live. After the observation, you can enjoy seafood barbecue!! Tour Highlights： ✔ Observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman！ ✔ The aquaculture ground is near Hide-Shima(Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure! ✔ Enjoy seafood barbecue!!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

You can observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center. You feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword. Also, you have a lesson from the sword-smith how to make the sword and actually make a knife for cutting paper. Tour Highlights： ✔ Rare chance to observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center！ ✔ Feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword! ✔ Have a lesson from the sword-smith. ✔ Make a knife for cutting paper!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity