Trekking in Japan Page 5

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! Visit the two major tourist attractions on Iriomote Island! ! The World Heritage site, Iriomote Island, has been designated as a specific tourist resource, and from March 2025, access approval will be required. Spend a day touring the basin and top of Pinaisara Falls, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture, located in a very precious area. Paddle through the mangrove river while observing nature, and trek through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The natural beauty of Iriomote Island that can be seen from the top of the waterfall will remain in your heart for a lifetime. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also possible.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

It is a guided tour of Mt.Fuji climbing from the foot of Mt.Fuji to the second station. Mt. Fuji Adventure from the foot of the mountain to the 2nd station is a route that can be enjoyed all year round, so it is especially recommended for outdoor beginners and families with small children. We propose how to enjoy Mt. Fuji according to the age of the child. As an entry course for those who challenge Mt. Fuji climbing in the summer, you can observe the diverse nature of Mt. Fuji and tour the historical sites that constitute cultural value.

• Age 8～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Trek from the foot of Mt. Fuji to the 5th station while feeling the rich nature. It is a guided tour where you can also visit power spots such as the historic sites of religious mountain climbing at the trailhead. After visiting Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine for safe climbing, move to Umagaeshi (the point where the horses were returned when the road became steep) and start trekking on the Fujiyoshidaguchi mountain trail, which has been used for a long time. This mountain trail is dotted with shrines and torii gates that tell the history of religious climbing. Embark on a journey to feel the historical background of religious mountain climbing while visiting ancient cultural heritage. There is plenty of nature up to the 5th station, so you can refresh yourself while walking along the green and pleasant road while observing the topography and the ecosystem of animals and plants formed by the volcano. It is a field where you can experience Mt. Fuji where nature and culture are in harmony.

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

The "Sekida Mountains" where the Shinetsu Trail extends is Satoyama. Do you know about Shinetsu-Trail , north part of Nagano prefecture ?The Sekida Mountain ridges are one of the heaviest snowfall areas in the world. It is along the ridgeline of a forested area at an altitude of about1,000m.From early June to November you are able to walk the trail, as all the snow has melted.In early summer, the trail is beautiful with fresh green leaves and in late autumn as the days get colder, the leaves turn stunning colors.Currently, the trail has 6 Individual sections each between 8~12km. It takes approximately 6~7 hours to hike one section.Sections 1~6 total about 80km. Later this year, 4 new sections (7~10) will be opened making the trail 110km from start to finish.I plan to hike the entire trail, sections 1~10 before the first snow fall.Reasonable accommodation is available if you would like to stay overnight, and I can help with those arrangements if needed, so please feel free to ask.This is a serious hike, so please be certain of your fitness, capability, a nd equipment.If you are interested, or have any questions at all about anything, do not hesitate to contact me directly.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 10:00

A hiking tour that connects old roads and visits the five Togakushi shrines Togakushi is a historical place of worship from which the legend of Amano-Iwato, a Japanese myth, is derived. It is also a sacred place for Shugendo, where the trainees have been practicing in the steep mountains since ancient times. On this tour, you will visit the five shrines of Hokkosha, Fire Mikosha, Chusha, Okusha and Kuzuryusha, which are enshrined in Togakushi, and enjoy the ancient roads and beautiful nature of Togakushi that still remain. .. This is a one-day hiking tour where you can feel the beautiful nature of the Togakushi Plateau, which changes with the seasons, and the historical culture that has been passed down. ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:00 Tour start Tour starts from Yunomine Observatory. If the weather is nice, enjoy the spectacular view of the Northern Alps from the observatory and head to Hokkosha. The majestic shrine built in the Edo period, which appears in front of you when you do your best to climb the stone steps, retains the remnants of the Shinto and Buddhist era. Head to Chusha through Shinto. 10:45 Chusha area The Chusha area is lined with many shukubo, soba shops, and Togakushi bamboo craft shops. It is said that the three cedars of the Shinboku are over 800 years old. 11:30 Togakushi Soba Lunch After visiting the Chusha Shrine, for a little early lunch, head to the delicious Togakushi Soba restaurant 13:00 Togakushi Okusha Suginamiki Walk After lunch, head to the Okusha. Beyond the Sui Shrine Gate is a 400-year-old cedar avenue. 14:30 Kagamiike After seeing the physical strength of all the participants, if possible, head to Kagamiike, which has a spectacular view of the Togakushi mountain range on the surface of the lake. 16:00 From the bus stop near the end of the tour, return to the place where the shuttle car is located. (Bus fee is about 300 yen separately) If you can return to Nagano Station, the tour ends here!

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30 / 10:00

The Sasagamine Plateau is a basin-like plateau area surrounded by mountains at an altitude of 2000 m on the prefectural border between Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Located at an altitude of 1300m, people began to enter this deep mountainous area from around the Edo period. Yumemidaira is a forest that spreads beyond the dam bank of Lake Otomi. There used to be a sawmill here, and forestry workers and others lived in this deep mountain. In the forest of giant trees of beech and quercus crispula, walk along the promenade that was set up on the track traces of the past, and when you go near the Hyosawa River, which is the prefectural border with Nagano Prefecture, there is a huge wig that can be called the elder of the forest. The old tree stands quietly but dignifiedly. The course has few ups and downs, so even those who do not hike often can enjoy it. Why do not you refresh your mind and body while thinking about the lives of our ancestors in the forest where the beautiful nature peculiar to heavy snowfall areas spreads? ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:40 Meet at Myoko Kogen Station Meet at Myoko Kogen Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start From the Otomi Lake parking lot, first cross the dam bank to the opposite bank and climb the steep stairs. Looking back, it is a magnificent landscape where the famous peaks of Kukujo such as Mt. Yaki, Mt. Hiuchi, and Kanayama are lined up. In early spring, skunk cabbage spreads all over with Mt. Mitahara of Myoko Sotowayama in the background. 13:00 Sawmill Ruins Deep in the forest, in a place like this? There is a former sawmill trace in the place called. A large tree of Quercus crispula stands quietly nearby. 13:15 Jizo wig & lunch Finally meet the forest elder. The overwhelming presence makes me lose words ... Lunch time here slowly! 16:00 Tour ends Return to the Otomi Lake bus stop and the tour ends! Take the shuttle car back to Myoko Kogen Station.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The setting for the tour is Miyanoshita in Hakone Town. As you walk through the Showa retro town, you will come into contact with the history of the good old hot springs, and while thinking about history, you will walk through the dynamic natural valley that formed the basis of the hot springs. You will encounter moss and ferns that live in the moist environment at the bottom of the valley, and we will guide you into the microscopic world of moss using a magnifying glass! In addition to the tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience crafting as a memento of your trip. (Of course, you can take it home!) Enjoy the dynamic nature of the valley, the history of hot springs, and the Showa retro townscape of Miyanoshita, full of charm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

You can meet 30 minutes before sunset and aim for various sunset points, and watch the sunset as it sets in the Pacific Ocean. There is no doubt that you will feel romantic.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

I wonder if I can conquer the sea, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and mangroves in one day. Explore the jungle and ocean in the morning & afternoon. half-day Kayak and trek to the Pinaisara Falls. For another half-day a boat to the island made of coral fragments (Barasu Island) and the surrounding points for snorkeling.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kurobe Dam is amazing just to see! If you walk with a guide, you won't miss any highlights, and if you listen to the guide's stories, the excitement will be multiplied! Course overviewKanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station waiting room (meeting point/starting point) → 220 indoor steps → Dam observation deck (explanation of the dam, etc.) → Outdoor stairs (closed in early spring, return up the 220 indoor steps) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → In front of the memorial monument for those killed in the line of duty (explanation of the memorial monument, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Center of the dam embankment (explanation of dam water release, etc.) → Pass in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station waiting room (disbanding/ending point)Dam water release period is from around June 26th to around October 15th. Dam water release time 6:00-17:30 in early summer Cancelled due to weather. Regarding the fee, if you apply for 5 people, it is 6,050 yen per person and 30,250 yen for 5 people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Moss Corridor Hiking near Lake Shikotsu in Shikotsu-Toya National Park Free pick-up available from Sapporo, Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose and Tomakomai areas 90 minutes from Sapporo, 45 minutes from Chitose Airport, why not spend a relaxing time in a beautiful and open nature with a small group of people? If you request, we can also provide a delicious Lake Shikotsu lunch. The meal after a moderate hike is something special! We will also introduce you to the sights and delicious restaurants near Sapporo. *The moss corridor we visit is different from the "Moss Cave" which is currently closed.

• Girls Trip
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days