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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route offers a remarkable journey through Japan's Northern Japan Alps, showcasing stunning alpine scenery and unique transportation experiences. Traverse the route via cable cars, ropeways, and buses, while witnessing breathtaking landscapes that change with the seasons. Highlights include the famous Yuki-no-Otani Snow Corridor in spring, vibrant autumn foliage, and the impressive Kurobe Dam. Each season reveals a different side of this natural wonder, making it a year-round destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. -Take comfortable bus from Nagano/Kanazawa, explore Northern Alps. -Spring-limited "Snow Wall Valley", a spectacular snow wall landscape that you must see once. -Visit world-class engineering marvel, the Kurobe Dam, experience firsthand the magnificent grandeur of Japan's largest dam. -Enjoy unique journey using six different mountain transportation in one day. -Special gift: Hokushinetsu specialty and local cuisine "Sasa Sushi".

The Izu Peninsula is dotted with beautiful beaches featuring clear waters and white sand, attracting many visitors during the summer. With personalized small-group tours led by local guides. #you can enjoy activities such as surfing and snorkeling at recommended spots in Izu. #Flexibility to customize the itinerary to your interests

Izu has an impressive coastline, filled with beautiful caves, deserted coves, and crystal blue waters, all recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Explore it all on a guided kayak tour, with optional snorkeling from July to September. Best suited to junior high/high school level and above, and for anyone curious to see this gorgeous area from the water. Lunch and all necessary equipment is included, such as one-seater kayaks and safety gear.

For those who love nature and want to escape and discover the beauty of the Japanese nature, this activity is for you! An intense activity that appeals to all your senses and that you won't regret choosing. Not only can you explore the Haya and Fuji rivers, you will also discover their surroundings, their history and their specificities. The Haya River (Hayakawa) is a river that flows in Hakone and Odawara (Kanagawa Prefecture). The Fuji river (Fujikawa) is a river in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture. Long of 128 kilometers (80 miles), it is known as one of the three most rapid flows of Japan. At the end of the tour, you'll be treated to a free bath in the onsen at the Shimobe Hotel!

Program Highlights: ・Beginners welcome: the staff will guide you in an easy-to-understand manner even if you are a first-timer in fishing. You can relax and enjoy yourself in a safe environment. ・Abundance of Suruga Bay's seafood: Suruga Bay has bountiful fresh seafood. You can take home your fresh catch. ・Breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji: Fishing amidst the gigantic presence of Mount Fuji is exceptional. Let's snapshot some memorable photos. ・Interpreter support: English- and Chinese-speaking staff are available for your comfort and convenience without worrying about language barriers. ※ It will be a tour mixed with other customers.

Izu Local Food Adventure and Wood-Fired Cuisine at Quebico. Explore Izu’s nature with us through our work to sustain its resources. We’ve revived 1,200-year-old trails, once key for village life and charcoal production, turning forests into tourism paths. Our MTB tours use these historic trails; pedal-drive kayaks link sea and mountains. Our lodge, powered by wood biomass boilers, supports sustainable living. At Quebico, our wood-fired restaurant, chefs craft gourmet feasts from foraged herbs, fresh fish, and local treasures like gold-eye snapper, using 100% sustainable firewood we harvest from local forests. Kayak to fish, hike or e-MTB trails to gather yomogi, and visit fish markets and a katsuobushi factory to explore Japan’s rural food culture. This private tour, guided in English, supports Izu’s natural and cultural heritage. Our sustainability efforts were recognized by a Ministry of the Environment award in 2022.

Explore the Enigma: Experience the enigma by immersing yourself in the unique geographical environment of Lake Mikata. Nature Immersion: Delight in the picturesque landscapes of the nature-rich Lake Mikata with the guidance of experienced local guides, as it is designated under the Ramsar Convention. Cultural Lifestyle: Reflect on the sustainability of the local ecosystem and its cultural practices by witnessing the scenes of traditional fishing methods that have persisted for over 400 years.

This 2-day activity immerses you in Hamamatsu’s rich natural environment and seafood culture, offering hands-on insight into local fishing methods and producers. You will visit a whitebait processing factory with on-site tasting (or a video explanation if there is no landing), observe traditional gillnet fishing from a boat during the autumn season, or experience the unique nighttime Ebisuki fishing of Lake Hamanako in warmer months. The program also includes a fisherman’s meal made with fresh local catch, a farm experience, an eel farm activity with an eel-course meal, and a scenic sightseeing cruise on Lake Hamanako—famous for its brackish waters and thriving eel industry.