List of special features related to Kanto

Summer is all about playing in the water! Come enjoy the popular Hawaiian water sport "SUP" in Nagatoro, Saitama!

2018/07/08

Chichibu in Saitama is a popular place with many elements as a travel and tourist spot, such as promoting tourism through TV commercials, being a sacred place for anime works, a shrine famous as a power spot, and many fans of the Chichibu Railway steam locomotive train. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and other parts of the Kanto region, and is surrounded by mountains and rivers, so it is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the summer season. Grandex Nagatoro Base, which offers plans for the theme of this article, ``SUP,'' is located in Nagatoro Town, Chichibu. Nagatoro is an area rich in nature with good access from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Grandex is the first shop to introduce river SUP to the river in Nagatoro. The shop offers a variety of activities, two of which are on the water.

Refresh yourself in a hidden gem in Tokyo! Enjoy shower climbing in Okutama!

2018/06/27

Refresh yourself in a hidden area of Tokyo! Enjoy shower climbing in Okutama! This is the first time I've heard of "shower climbing". When I looked it up, it seems to be a form of "sawa-nobori". Hmm? I thought this wasn't canyoning, but when I looked it up, I found out that descending a mountain stream is canyoning, and climbing up is shower climbing. Even though you enjoy it in the same way, the names are different. I'm still a novice when it comes to activities, so please forgive me.

Rent a yukata in Asakusa! Make your fireworks festival and sightseeing a memorable experience!

2018/06/24

Can you put on a kimono or yukata by yourself? I'm ashamed to say that I can't do it at all! In fact, I don't even own any Japanese clothing. By the way, the yakuza wife-style furisode I used for my coming-of-age ceremony was rented. With this plan, you can enjoy wearing a yukata without having to bring anything with you, and the location is Asakusa, Tokyo, a very stylish and traditional spot. It's also a great way to create special memories! Foreign tourists might even say to you, "That's lovely!" What if it's in English?

Yokohama's fireworks festival! The second survey of "Yokohama Sparkling Twilight 2018" held on July 14th and 15th!!

2018/06/21

As for the price, this plan is 800 yen cheaper. And it's worth noting that there is a child's price. The plan I introduced the other day was 12,800 yen per person for both adults and children, so for a family of four it would be 51,200 yen. Wow, that's expensive! Over 50,000 yen! Wait, this is a fireworks display, isn't it? A fundamental question has arisen in my mind. It would be one thing if you were eating a fancy meal, but both plans are bento boxes, right...? The other plan is a bento box from a restaurant called "Shigoroku Saikan" that looks pretty tasty, but I'm also curious about the fact that this plan only says "Western-style bento box".

Experience hand-making at a pottery class in Shimokitazawa! This was the perfect craft experience for me, who is currently on leave from work!

2018/06/20

When you hear "pottery," the general image is of making pottery on an electric potter's wheel, but in fact, it's quite difficult, and you end up getting help from the teacher or staff. It can be over in just 5 minutes. (Experienced potter, Kaorin) On the other hand, this "hand-building" method allows you to create your ideal shape little by little and even arrange it! It's a method recommended for beginners. This seems like something that both adults and children can enjoy.

Yokohama's fireworks festival! Let's take a boat ride to enjoy the "Yokohama Sparkling Twilight 2018" held on July 14th and 15th.

2018/06/18

I've been to the Yokohama fireworks festival, but I haven't seen this event yet. It seems like a boat decorated with illuminations will appear on the sea, and you can enjoy a competition with the fireworks. It looks gorgeous. It's a challenging project in a sense, with light clashing with light. It seems like about 3,000 fireworks will be launched to fantastic music. It seems a lot less impressive compared to the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which has about 20,000 fireworks, but it's still 3,000 fireworks!

Enjoy a pottery experience class in Gora, Hakone during your summer vacation! Make a one-of-a-kind piece of pottery in a private studio for your family or friends.

2018/06/15

This plan allows even beginners to enjoy a casual pottery experience at a pottery studio in Gora Park, located at Gora Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. During the experience class, you can rent out the "Private Pottery Studio Toubira" and freely turn the electric wheel or hand-form pottery to create your own ceramic work. The pottery studio is set up in a modern house reminiscent of a "villa," creating an environment and space where families and groups can relax and immerse themselves in their work.

A photogenic cruise around Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse on a comfortable cruiser that's sure to impress on social media

2018/06/14

This is a photogenic cruise plan that you can only experience in Yokohama. You can take attractive photos around the best spots unique to Yokohama Port, such as the Red Lighthouse, Yokohama Port, Red Brick Buildings, and Minato Mirai! You can enjoy the scenery from the cruise ship that is sure to be Instagram-worthy and great for social media.

Kayaking experience recommended for those who want to relax and unwind in Gunma Minakami! We will introduce some recommended river activities!

2018/06/14

A recommended activity that allows you to relax and enjoy the nature of Minakami is the kayaking experience. Last time we introduced Sarugakyo Bungee, and canoeing allows you to enjoy the rich nature of the calm river that flows below the Akatani Water Pipe Bridge, where the jump platform is located. It is a famous outdoor spot known only to those in the know, surrounded by autumn leaves in the summer and of course in the fall. As we have written about in the past, the Minakami area is famous for the popularity of rafting, canyoning, and bungee jumping, but the kayaking experience is just as popular.

Experience authentic MTB (mountain biking) in Hakone! We've found a recommended plan that will give you a great view of the scenic course that changes with the seasons on the west shore of Lake Ashi!

2018/06/12

Hello to everyone reading Activity Japan! Last time, I posted a blog about a recommended mountain bike tour in Hakone that I've been paying attention to because I wanted to ride the new Odakyu Line Romancecar "GSE". This time, I'd like to introduce a plan that challenges a slightly more serious MTB (mountain bike) course than the last one, which is being held by the same shop, "Hakone Mountain Ripper", after researching the price, service details, and content! It's the best activity for the coming summer ◎

Enjoy the nature of Hakone on an MTB (mountain bike) cruise! Cycle around the tourist spots!

2018/06/11

When you go to Hakone, you can take the mountain railway, eat at the hotel, go to hot springs, go to the Hakone Open-Air Museum, visit Sengokuhara, visit Lake Ashi, etc. There are many standard ways to enjoy it, but I thought I would like to enjoy outdoor activities that allow me to fully enjoy the vast nature of the Hakone forests, and while I was researching, I discovered a tour that allows you to cycle (mountain bike) around power spots such as Hakone Shrine, said to be the guardian deity of Hakone, and Kuzuryu Shrine, said to be home to the god of matchmaking. It seems to be a popular plan for female groups and couples, but as a man in his 30s, I totally want to do it! lol

An adventure tour where the memories of the Ogasawara Chichijima war site lie! A journey to learn about the history of war.

2018/06/10

Recently, I was researching about diving and sea kayaking that can be experienced on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, Tokyo. (A side note: There is also Hahajima Island.) I learned that there are many remnants of military facilities from the Pacific War left on Chichijima Island, just as they were at the time. Iwo Jima Island, about 280km further south from Chichijima Island, is famous for being the site of a fierce ground battle between the Japanese and US armies, but the only way for ordinary people to get there today is to join a tour (held several times a year) on the Ogasawara-Maru, the only means of transportation.

Gunma Minakami area is the perfect place for a weekend drive during the summer holidays. We will introduce recommended shops for the summer classic rafting experience.

2018/06/08

So I would like to introduce "Canyons Minakami," an activity shop that I visited and was helped by last year. This popular shop offers experience plans for "rafting" and "canyoning," two of the most popular activities in the Minakami/Tsukiyono area in the summer. Recommended points include the friendly and reliable guide staff, led by the New Zealand owner Mike, and the shop's excellent location surrounded by mountains.

Experience snorkeling at Minamiizu Hirizo Beach, the last unexplored area that can only be reached by boat! We've found a plan that includes a guesthouse where you can stay at a great price!

2018/06/03

I found this set plan that includes the boat ride to Hirizo Beach, the snorkeling tour fee, and a stay at a private lodging. If you book with Activity Japan, you can get a discounted price compared to booking separately. Actually, private lodging is great, isn't it? It's not a hotel or an inn. Moreover, if you use the train, they will also pick you up from Shimoda Station, so it's a safe plan for those who prefer trains. Lunch is also included in the Hirizo Beach snorkeling tour on the first day. Rumor has it that there are long lines at the Hirizo Beach shop during the peak season from July to August, so it's difficult to buy lunch. So you can enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the sea with a guide who knows the local area inside and outside, so it's a course that's all you can ask for.

The world's highest rate of encountering green flashes! Experience diving at Chichijima!

2018/06/02

Located about 1,000 km south of Tokyo, it is the second largest island in the Ogasawara Islands. Surrounded by beautiful blue seas, this naturally rich island has attracted attention since being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The only regular ferry to the Ogasawara Islands is the Ogasawara-Maru from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, which takes 25 hours and 30 minutes to Chichijima. It's farther than I thought. I wonder what I should do. There seems to be a service that turns off the lights on the ship at night so that you can see the stars more easily, and a boat trip while watching the stars sounds fun and exciting. The fare for the Ogasawara-Maru is expensive, starting at 25,620 yen one way! It's over 50,000 yen round trip... but I'd like to go.

Experience pottery in Tokyo! We recommend pottery classes in the Tamachi, Shiba Park, and Mita areas, right in the heart of the city!

2018/05/28

I searched Activity Japan for "pottery classes" that you can easily participate in in Tokyo, so I'd like to share some recommended plans that I found. I searched for a cultural topic for once, and found "Uzumako Ceramic Art School", a super urban pottery class within walking distance of Tamachi, Shibakoen, and Mita stations! When the store name is written in English, it's a very Tokyo-like pottery studio and experience class.

[Shonan/Kamakura Surfing School] 2018 Latest Popular Lesson Plans & Top 10 Recommended Surf Shops

2018/05/28

Summer is here again in 2018! Summer means the ocean! The ocean means surfing! Surfing means Shonan! So, we're featuring a surfing experience school in the Shonan area of Kanagawa Prefecture that even beginners can join with peace of mind. Enoshima, Tsujido, Chigasaki, Kamakura (Yuigahama), etc. The Shonan area is known as the Kanto region's representative surfing mecca, dotted with nationally famous surf spots, so make your surfing debut in 2018♪

Minamiizu Hirizo Beach snorkeling tour! Dive at the best spots with spectacular views!

2018/05/26

Have you heard of "Hirizo Beach"? This beach at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula boasts some of the clearest water in Japan, and its popularity has skyrocketed thanks to beautiful photos posted on social media, making it a very crowded swimming beach. Many species of tropical seasonal migratory fish can be seen here, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving. In the deeper waters, you can also see schools of sardines and the amberjack and yellowtail that hunt them.

Easy access from Tokyo! Try your hand at diving in the hot spring area of Atami, which is open to beginners!

2018/05/22

Hello to everyone who is reading Activity Japan. This may seem sudden, but what do you think of when you think of the place "Atami"? Hot springs, swimming in the sea, inns, treasure museums, bubbles, adultery trips... lol For me, a member of the Showa generation, it is a kind of "dream paradise" that has a slightly adult and obscene image. Although it is about an hour away from my home, I haven't been there for over a decade, but I still have a longing for it, and it is a special place that gives me a strange feeling when I remember it. This time, I would like to post about "trial diving" in Atami, not about hot springs, sightseeing, or of course about the treasure museum.

Rooftop BBQ near Shimokitazawa Station! Eating BBQ outdoors during this season is the best!!

2018/05/20

REALBBQ PARK Shimokitazawa is a popular spot in Setagaya, Tokyo, where the Odakyu Line and Inokashira Line cross. You can enjoy a comfortable barbecue on the rooftop terrace of a building in Shimokita. First, I'll list some basic information about the store! It's about a 5-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station. This place is so stylish!

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