Things to do in Yamagata

• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[January to March] Snow trekking to the frozen waterfall called Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is a world of ice like in a movie. Step into the frozen world of Senninzawa Ice Garden in search of unknown spectacular views. On the way there, head downhill from the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the frozen waterfall. The guide will provide hot water, so please bring a lunch such as instant noodles to warm you up. A tent-type toilet will also be set up during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and ascents. *If the route to the ice waterfall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Innovative light and portable mountain snowshoes) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight backcountry poles) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are worried about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed. * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00

Rafting is the best activity for going down the river! Rafting is a popular outdoor sport that involves rowing down a natural river in an 8-person inflatable boat. Each boat is accompanied by a guide with a guide license from the Rafting Association, who will support you firmly and aim for the goal while maneuvering. ☆ Rustica's rafting tour uses the Mogami River in Tohoku and Yamagata, which shows the seasonal aspects. From spring to early summer, it is worthy of the name of Japan's three major torrents. The water level settles from summer to autumn, and you can enjoy rafting while playing in the water with the arrangement of the guide. Depending on the weather, time of year, and water level, the way you enjoy it will also change. ☆Rastika rafting tour is a comic price! [Free photo data] We will give you free photo data taken during the tour. [Free hot spring ticket] We will give you a ticket for a clean hot spring facility nearby. [Enhanced free rental equipment] We will lend you free equipment that has been cleaned and dried so that you can play in the water comfortably from spring to autumn. Let's play to our heart's content in the nature of Tohoku!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

A private cycling tour around the good old Japanese countryside on an e-Bike. This is a special tour where you can enjoy Japanese rural culture and beautiful nature on an e-Bike with a local guide. The setting is Iide Town in Yamagata Prefecture, which belongs to the "Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Association." This quiet farming village with a population of only 6,000 people is surrounded by a rural landscape that is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The rural landscape of Iide Town changes with the seasons, giving you a sense of tranquility as if time has stopped, and a sense of nostalgia. ⁡In a heavy snow area covered in 3 meters of snow in winter, rice farming has been the main industry since ancient times. The wisdom and culture of the people who live with the snow still lives on today. ⁡During the tour, you can also experience the precious flavors of rural areas. You can also enjoy tea time tasting the traditional protein source "Inago no Tsukudani". In this area where there are still few tourists, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend time experiencing the local culture. Let's enjoy a leisurely rural cycling tour where you can experience a culture that coexists with nature! [About tour fees] The tour fee varies depending on the number of participants. Please check the following before making a reservation. ・Participation by 2 people: 20,000 yen/person ・Participation by 3 people: 14,000 yen/person ・Participation by 4 or more people: 11,000 yen/person [Information for customers using public transportation] Akayu Station (Flower Nagai Line) → Imaizumi Station → Uzen Tsubaki Station (JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus) For detailed timetables, please check the following URL. Flower Nagai Line https://flower-liner.jp/result/JR Yonesaka Line Replacement Bus https://www.pref.yamagata.jp/documents/41216/2024_3yonesakasen.pdf Yamagata Shinkansen Timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/timetable/list0036.html

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's explore the cave with Sapp! The water is so clear that you can't help but call it beautiful! The naturally formed cave is a different space that is a little cool and gives you a special feeling! It's a place you can only go to by SAP, so you can experience an extraordinary experience! After the tour, we will send you the image data via airdrop or LINE.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

SUP is an activity sport that you can enjoy in the great outdoors at your own pace. The boat has strong buoyancy and is stable despite appearances, so even inexperienced people can easily enjoy it. Our shop offers private cruises for one group, so we can arrange the tour at a pace that is best suited to you, such as groups with pets or small children, couples, and groups. We will also take lots of commemorative photos in the great outdoors so that you can take home memories in a tangible form! [Start time] 9:00- 11:00- 13:00- [Nearby information] There are hot springs, campsites, resort hotels, dog runs, and cafes where you can enjoy sweets in the vicinity, so you can travel around the area, and you will have more time to play with a short trip, so we promise that you will not have to go straight home! The nearest convenience store is Family Mart Kanayama Yamaroku store. There are no vending machines or restrooms at Lake Kamuro, so please use the nearest convenience store. [Price] ・Pets are free/1 pet (riding with family) ・High school students and younger 3,000 yen/person ・Adults 6,000 yen/person [What is included in the price] Boat, life jacket rental fee Recreation insurance fee Photo shoot [What to bring] Clothes that you don't mind getting wet Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sneakers, sandals with heels) *Long sleeves and long pants are recommended Towel Change of clothes [Items to have] Hat Sunglasses Waterproof smartphone case with insect repellent string

• With Pets

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

・This is an E-Bike guided tour where you can enjoy grape picking with all-you-can-eat grains.・We also support departure and arrival from stations, airports and accommodation.・From the center of Tsuruoka to the sightseeing vineyard in the "Kushibiki" area, which runs southward, you can ride an E-Bike while looking at the Shonai plain and Mt. Gassan, and enjoy about 10 kinds of grapes.・In addition to the popular Shine Muscat, Seto Giants, Pione and Kyoho grapes, you can also enjoy rare varieties of grapes.・Lunch is at Chikoken, a farmhouse restaurant that is very popular with domestic and foreign tourists.・Lunch can be chosen before or after grape picking.・After enjoying grape picking and lunch, take a detour to a nearby farmer's market. You can also purchase seasonal fruits as souvenirs.・After that, depending on your stamina and time, and if you wish, we will go around Mt. Haguro, Yutagawa Onsen, Tsuruoka city sightseeing, etc. by E-Bike.・Free parking is available even if you come by car. ~ Flow of the day ~ (The time is approximate. Departure time will be adjusted to your request to some extent.) 10:30 Departure We will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and a lecture on how to operate the E-Bike before departure. 11:30 Lunch at Chikoken Enjoy local cuisine at Chikoken, which has appeared in travel magazines and famous restaurants selected by travel agencies. (45-60 minutes) 13:00 Enjoy! Ride the E-Bike for about 15 minutes from Grape Picking Chikoken and have a light meal before dessert time. (45-60 minutes) 15:00 Stroll around Tsuruoka City After enjoying grape picking, return to leisurely cycling according to your physical strength and wishes. Take a walk around Tsuruoka Park, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town, visit places related to Shuhei Fujisawa, or extend your legs to Mt. Haguro. 17:00 Return to the arrival station, accommodation, or tour office to prepare for your departure.

• Age 12～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

・ No tiredness when traveling with a high-grade E-Bike ・ No need for secondary traffic when departing from or arriving at JR Tsuruoka Station ・ You can get on and off anytime, anywhere without worrying about parking space Can be done.・ It is a tour to enjoy the taste of early summer in Yamagata and cherry picking in the Fruit Town Kushibiki area.・ It is a tour that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations such as girls traveling, families, and active seniors.・ Because it departs from Tsuruoka Station, we recommend that you change your clothes in advance.・ You can use the parking lot free of charge even if you come by car.・ We also accept shipments of luggage such as souvenirs. ～ Flow of the day ～ 10:30 Departure Before departure, we will depart after receiving an explanation from the guide and an E-Bike operation lecture. 11:30 Lunch at Chikeiken Enjoy local cuisine at Chikeiken, which appears in travel magazines and famous stores selected by travel agencies. (45-60 minutes) 13:00 Enjoy! About 15 minutes from Sakuranbo Hunting Chikeiken, run on an E-Bike and feel lightly hungry for dessert time. (45-60 minutes) 15:00 Stroll around Tsuruoka City After enjoying cherry hunting, take a leisurely cycle while returning to Tsuruoka City. You can choose your favorite course, such as strolling around Tsuruoka Park, which retains the atmosphere of a castle town, visiting places related to Shuhei Fujisawa, and experiencing unusual picture candle making. 17:00 Arrival Return to JR Tsuruoka Station and get ready to go home. You can also buy souvenirs in front of the station.