Things to do in Yamagata

• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

With the smooth guidance of the tour guide, you can enjoy Japan's largest Zao Onsen ski resort with peace of mind even for the first time! Especially recommended for those who want to enjoy powder snow. ★Tours that go from frost covered trees to powder snow according to your level and the conditions of the slopes on the day! ★★A must-see for those who want to improve their free runs and those who want to skate more cool! ★★We will also give advice on how to play easily on the walls, trees, and swamps on the slopes, and how to slide on uneven powder terrain! ■Experience contents ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 1. Meet at the ski resort (Zao Ropeway Zao Sanroku Station rest area) 2. Explain the plan according to the weather and conditions of the day 3. Enjoy the superb view and powder snow of the Zao Onsen ski resort Seek and leave! ■Experience time〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜8:30～12:00 Required time About 3 hours 30 minutes to about 4 hours The required time may vary depending on the weather conditions. We will flexibly respond to requests for experience time. *Please note that the service may be canceled due to weather conditions.

• Age 3～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 15:30

Mt. Jubunichiyama (Nanyo Sky Park) is a scenic spot where you can see the fantastic silvery white Okitama Basin! We will take you to the summit on a special sled pulled by a snow buggy. Each tour is a small private tour for one group (up to four people), so you can enjoy the snowy mountains at your leisure.

• 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 18～Age 50
• 1 Day or more

Scuba diving, open water license acquisition course, quick plan ideal for busy people. You can get it in a minimum of 2 days!・ You do not need to go to school for the course. You can take classes on the Internet and take them on your smartphone or computer ♪ ・ Experienced instructors will firmly support marine training!・ Marine training will be held on the Yura coast in Yamagata, where the water temperature is high and comfortable!・ Of course, equipment is rented ♪

• 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 one Arcadia hand towel and 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 80
• 2～3 hours

Winter has come to Yamagata again this year! Let's go on a snowshoe hike and snowboard ride to fully enjoy the abundant snow! ! A snow play tour where you put on snowshoes and snow hike through the snowfields with a guide, and when you arrive at the best spot, enjoy a snowboard ride. A nature guide who conveys the joy of nature will accompany you and give a lecture on how to walk on snowshoes and ride on a snowboard, as well as the unique fun of winter. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding through the snow with a wooden board. These simple toys, which have no edges or soles and are coated with varnish or resin and have a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and are still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). It is an easy-to-enjoy activity that does not have bindings or edges, and you just place your feet on the non-slip surface of the board and slide. It is similar to skateboarding and surfing, and one of its features is that it can be enjoyed easily with boots or snow boots! During the tour, we will also hold "Nature Games" using natural items. You'll have to wait until the day to find out what kind of games will be held! For a short break, we will also offer Nagai's original blend coffee and sweets. In addition to coffee, we will also provide sweet drinks such as cocoa. You can also bring your own sweets! *Please take your trash home with you. As a tour perk, we will include a bathing ticket for "Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu," so please make use of it. The location of Ayame Onsen New Sakurayu is here. *Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3QQvua7zykacXbb6

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

Only on Saturday, February 15th. Beginners welcome! Snow trail running around Sakegawa Eco Park with the Sakegawa Yuyu Club. 9am-12pm. Snow run experience around the Eco Park. [Course details] 9am. Meet up. 9am-11am. Snow run around Sakegawa Echo Park. 11:30am. Lunch of mushroom hotpot at Sakegawa Eco Park. 1pm. Take a break at Hanezawa Onsen. About the NPO Sakegawa Yuyu Club: 1. Promoting mental and physical health. 2. Making friends. 3. Building a community. With the three pillars of "nurturing a rich and smiling mind and body in a hometown rich in nature, and deepening love and bonds with family and friends across generations through local culture and sports," the club aims to realize everyone's "wants to do what they want 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
• 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.