Special feature on the recently popular winter sport snowscoot (snow bike). Snowscoot (snow bike) is a new activity for skiing on ski resorts and slopes in winter. Introducing the features and charms of Snowscoot (snow bike), trial fees, and average prices. We will also tell you about popular and cheap tours in Hokkaido, Niigata, and Nagano where you can experience snow scoot (snow bike)!
We feature recommended activities and experiences that couples can experience in winter in the Kanto region. Winter is the perfect season to enjoy the clear air and spectacular views. We will introduce experience tours in Kanto where you can fully enjoy night views, illuminations, tourist spots, and spectacular views. Don't worry, we'll also introduce indoor activities! We will also tell you about some hidden spots in winter. Book your winter date at Acty Japan!
This feature focuses on the Segway, a popular outdoor leisure activity that can be enjoyed at tourist spots such as travel destinations and outings. We will introduce frequently asked questions such as "Do I need a license?" and "Can I ride on public roads?", as well as basic information such as "Places where you can ride a Segway," "recommended experience tours" held all over Japan, and "popular reservation rankings."
Nagano Prefecture is a mecca for winter sports. Among them, Hakuba Area, one of Japan's leading snow resorts, is popular with skiers and snowboarders from both inside and outside of Japan, and is crowded with many people every winter. Furthermore, Hakuba, with its six hot springs, is also famous as a hot spring resort! So, this time, we will introduce recommended ski resorts and hot spring facilities in Hakuba that you will definitely want to visit in the winter.
The Togakushi area in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture is a mecca for snow activities, including the Togakushi Ski Resort. On the slopes with good snow quality, you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing to your heart's content. It is also a hot spring resort, and a day trip to the baths after skiing is also recommended. We will introduce the features of the ski resort, the surrounding day trip hot spring facilities, and activities and leisure activities.
Snowmobiling is a popular winter activity for people who feel that "skiing and snowboarding alone are not enough" as a winter sport to enjoy in the snowy mountains. This site covers all the information you need to book a snowmobile experience tour, including experience tour plans and shop introductions held at winter sports spots in Japan, including Hokkaido, Iwate, Yamagata, Nagano, Niigata, Gifu, etc., as well as reviews from users and other word-of-mouth reviews.
When you think of smelt fishing, Hokkaido comes to mind, but I investigated at Lake Kizaki in Nagano Prefecture, which is easily accessible from Tokyo where I live. Lake Kizaki is one of the three Nishina Lakes, along with Lake Aoki and Lake Nakatsuna. Lake Aoki is famous for being the place where the two legs were sticking out in the TV drama "The Inugami Family." It made quite an impact. Sukekiyo is cute. The Northern Alps tower over the west side of Lake Kizaki, and there are guesthouses and campsites on the lakeside where you can see the magnificent nature, and it is bustling with tourists.
Every year at this time, I research smelt fishing on the Internet and in magazines, and I've become quite knowledgeable about it. It's the best thing ever, fishing with friends and enjoying the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji in the background, and eating the freshly caught fish as tempura. What's more, the catch is so much smaller than in sea or river fishing that I think I could have a serious fight with a 4-year-old child. I think I'd lose if I let my guard down, though lol
The outdoor activity we focused on this time, which you can enjoy while gazing at Mt. Fuji in winter, is "SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)." SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) has gone beyond its temporary fad and has now become one of the most popular activities, but we would like to start by introducing some basic information necessary for beginners for those who are unfamiliar with this sport itself.
Lake Yamanaka is a place that can be enjoyed all year round, but it gets very cold in winter, so tourism changes drastically between summer and winter. In summer, you can enjoy SUP boarding and canoeing on the lake, take a guided tour of the Aokigahara Jukai forest, and go trekking to power spots from a variety of courses. However, in winter, it becomes difficult to enter the mountains unless you are quite advanced, so these activities are no longer possible. Instead, in July and August, you can fish for smelt, which is prohibited, and there are colorful events that can only be seen during this season, such as night illuminations and ice candle festivals. In the harsh winter, you can even see Diamond Fuji! Indoor craft experiences such as dyeing, pottery, and glasswork are also popular plans for people of all ages and genders.
Snowmobiles are gaining attention as a winter sport and activity. Snowmobiles are small one- or two-seater snow vehicles that can travel on snow and ice. They have a sled at the front for steering, a track belt at the rear for driving, a straddle seat and a rod-shaped handlebar, and are driven in a riding position similar to that of a motorcycle or other vehicle. Engines vary from around 90cc to large models with displacements of nearly 1,000cc. They are primarily used as a means of daily transportation in snowy regions and as a means of transportation on snowy mountains such as ski resorts, but there are also snowmobiles for leisure use.
Balloons are divided into "hot air balloons," "gas balloons," "Rosier balloons," and "airships" based on the principle of flight. Hot air balloons are the main type of balloons flown in Japan, and with a history of over 220 years, they are considered the oldest sky sport. Made from lightweight materials such as nylon, the air inside the balloon is heated with a burner to gain buoyancy. Gas is used as fuel for the burner, and the only adjustment required to rise or fall is to adjust the temperature, leaving the direction of flight at the mercy of the wind - making it a truly simple form of transportation. Balloons cannot be flown on windy days, rainy or snowy days, or when visibility is poor.
Mount Fuji is loved not only in Japan, but also overseas. At the foot of Mount Fuji, there are five lakes on the Yamanashi side, collectively known as the "Fuji Five Lakes." The lakes included in the "Fuji Five Lakes" are Lake Motosu, Lake Shoji, Lake Saiko, and Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko Town, and Lake Yamanaka in Yamanakako Village. All of the lakes are dammed lakes that were naturally formed by the eruption of Mount Fuji, and each has been designated as a national place of scenic beauty. In 2013, all of them were registered as a World Heritage Site as part of "Mount Fuji - a place of worship and a source of artistic inspiration."
Other fish that are in season in autumn include sardines, bonito, autumn salmon, and mackerel, but this time we would like to introduce you to the "wakasagi (smelt) fishing experience" activity, which is in season from autumn to early spring. Wakasagi fishing has long been a popular winter leisure activity on the lake. Even children and beginners can easily get started, so it's perfect for family fishing. This time, we will introduce three carefully selected plans from among the smelt fishing experiences that can be enjoyed at Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture!
I've heard of backcountry skiing, but I'll explain a little for those who are interested but are wondering "What exactly is backcountry skiing?" Backcountry skiing generally refers to areas in the mountains that are not maintained by ski resorts, slopes, or hiking trails. In other words, it is the area beyond the "No entry beyond this point!" sign at a ski resort. Since it is in a natural state untouched by human hands, safety is basically not guaranteed. However, on a backcountry skiing tour, you can enter the off-limits area under the guidance of a tour instructor who has done thorough research in advance and is familiar with the characteristics of the mountain and the dangerous parts of the forest. Naturally, in areas that have not yet been skied or trampled, there is deep, superb powder snow and difficult forest courses, and many skiers and snowboarders long to experience this.
Smelt fishing is a popular outdoor activity that takes place every year from early autumn to the end of spring. It is immensely popular every season as a family outing, a couple's date, or a leisure activity for corporate or school groups, and is a staple autumn/winter activity that always ranks highly in the popularity rankings announced by Activity Japan. As in previous years, the long-awaited season will begin in late September in 2019, and reservations for experience tour plans at each shop will begin. On this page, we will clearly introduce the characteristics and appeal of smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka, provide a ranking of the most popular experience plans based on the number of reservations made last season, and provide information that will be useful for making reservations, such as a list of shops offering tours!
Well, the first summer season since the new era name Reiwa began in 2019 is just around the corner♪ Summer is the season for enjoying nature such as the sea, rivers, lakes, and mountains, and for outdoor activities that refresh and cool down both body and mind! Many people are planning to use their summer vacation and Obon holidays to enjoy these leisure activities at popular travel spots all over the country◎ On this page, we will announce the latest popularity ranking based on the number of reservations for activity experience tour plans for the 2019 summer season (July 1st to September 30th, 2019), classified into four categories: "Prefecture," "Detailed area," "Activity type," and "Experience tour plan."↑ Demand is expected to exceed last year's in the 2019 season, so we recommend making reservations for popular activities early☆
Lake Nojiri is located in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture near the border with Niigata Prefecture. It is a lake on a plateau at an altitude of about 654m, and although its area is smaller than Lake Suwa, which is also in central Nagano Prefecture, it is deeper, so the volume of the lake exceeds that of Lake Suwa. It is a natural lake and is designated as part of the Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park along with Myoko Kogen and Kurohime Kogen. In ancient times, it was called Lake Shinanojiri, and is a famous tourist spot for the excavation of fossils of the Naumann's elephant. Fossils are still being discovered, and archaeology fans and many tourists visit Lake Nojiri. A standard tourist attraction at Lake Nojiri is the Lake Nojiri sightseeing boat, but in the summer, water play and marine sports are popular, and in the winter, smelt fishing on a boat equipped with a stove called a "dome boat" is popular. Here, we will focus on activities to enjoy the nature of Lake Nojiri with the 2019 summer season just around the corner! We will introduce three recommended attractive "canoe" experience plans. If you've seen it on social media or would like to try canoeing, be sure to visit during the summer of 2019.
With the long-awaited Golden Week just around the corner, we are proud to announce the latest trends in Golden Week activity bookings for 2019! Along with the "Popular Activity Rankings," "Popular Area Rankings," and "Popular Experience Plan Rankings," we will investigate the trends for 2019 and thoroughly introduce "Recommended Popular Activities and Popular Experience Plans." ◎ Golden Week is a season that marks a historic moment, and is one of the rare longest holidays in recent years. Many people are probably planning to go on trips or drives with their families, groups of friends, or couples. With high demand expected for this season, it's best to make reservations for accommodation, transportation, and experiential leisure activities at your travel destination early☆
Country Lake Systems, which organizes many outdoor experience tours such as the Canadian canoeing tour at Lake Kawaguchi and the popular caving tour in Aokigahara Jukai, is offering a "Guided Cycling (MTB) Tour of the World Heritage Site of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi and Lake Kawaguchi"! You will meet at the shop and ride a full-fledged MTB (mountain bike) around Lake Kawaguchi, and go on a carefully selected route to Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine and Lake Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine, and the staff will guide you through the history and culture.
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