Tracing the History of Shingu – Shimazu Raftmen’s Path and Doro-kyo Gorge Riverboat
KansaiDuration 3 hours AvailabilityMarch to November Price: From ¥ 21,500(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishShimazu (Detailed location will be provided.) / Tamakiguchi Boat Pier 8-1 Tamakiguchi, Kumanogawacho, Shingu, Wakayama Duration 3 hours Activity Level★★☆☆☆ Technical Level★☆☆☆☆ Story Shimazu, Kumanogawa-cho, is an enclave of Shingu located about 30 km north of the city center....
Visit Kuwanoki Falls, listed as one of Japan’s best 100 waterfalls – Kuwanoki Falls + Breakfast via E-bike
KansaiDuration 2 hous AvailabilityYear-round Price: From ¥ 10,000(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishTakada Green Land1810 Takada / Shingu, Wakayam Duration 2 hours Activity Level★★★☆☆ Technical Level★★★☆☆ Story The village of Takata, a short drive upriver from downtown Shingu, is a lovely place to be–nestled in the surrounding Kumano Mountains with the beautiful Takada...
Feeling the rich nature of Kumano – E-bike Cycling in Koguchi and Walking the Kumano Kodo
KansaiDuration 3 hours AvailabilityMarch to November Price: From ¥ 10,000(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishKumanogawa Onsen Satsuki 707 Hitari, Kumanogawacho / Shingu, Wakayama Duration 3 hours Activity Level★★★☆☆ Technical Level★★☆☆☆ Story The Kumanogawa Onsen area is surrounded by the mountains of Okukumano. The route follows the Akagi River as it flows through this...
Make Your Own Hoba-Sushi at a Traditional 200-Year-Old Teahouse
ChubuDuration1 hours AvailabilityMay – September Price: ¥ 5,000 above(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishNagano / Nagano Duration1 hours Activity Level★☆☆☆☆ Technical Level★☆☆☆☆ Highlight Story The Nakasendo is a 534km long ancient road that connected Kyoto and Tokyo (formerly known as Edo) during the Edo period. Along the road, there were 69 post towns....
Harvesting Shiitake Mushrooms & Farmer’s Lunch
KyushuDuration3 hours AvailabilityJanuary – March Price: From ¥ 10,500(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishOita / Oita Duration3 hours Activity Level★☆☆☆☆ Technical Level★☆☆☆☆ Hightlight Overview Shiitake mushrooms are famous worldwide as a source of umami, the “fifth taste” after sweet, sour, salty and bitter. What gives the umami taste to shiitake mushrooms is guanyl...
Hiking along the Omoto Kodo on a sacred mountain
KyushuDuration4-5 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: ¥ 20,500(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishOita / Oita Duration4-5 hours Activity Level★☆☆☆☆ Technical Level★☆☆☆☆ Hightlight Overview This tour includes hiking along the Omoto Historic Trail, an ancient trail on Mt. Omoto. Mt. Omoto is a sacred mountain where three goddesses are said to have alighted from the heavens....
Beppu Kannawa Jigoku (“Hell”) Steam Tour
KyushuDuration2 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: ¥ 8,000(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishOita / Oita Duration2 hours Activity Level★☆☆☆☆ Technical Level★☆☆☆☆ Hightlight Overview Local guides take you through the historical hot-spring culture of the area. The town of Kannawa Onsen takes its name from its famous onsen (hot springs). This spa resort town has long...
Beppu Bay Cruise on a Fishing Boat and Morning Market Visit
KyushuDuration1.5 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: From ¥ 6,500(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishOita / Oita Duration1.5 hours Activity Level★☆☆☆☆ Technical Level★★☆☆☆ Hightlight Overview Experience a cruise on a fishing boat around the clear blue waters of Beppu Bay. The cruise offers unique views from the sea such as Mount Tsurumidake, and billowing steam from...
Cycling tour around the satoyama of Yabakei Cycling through Yabakei, one of the top spots in Japan for viewing autumns leaves
KyushuDuration6 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: From ¥ 12,000(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishOita / Oita Duration6 hours Activity Level★★★☆☆ Technical Level★★☆☆☆ Hightlight Overview Oddly shaped rocks and natural gorges make this a unique cycling experience. Ride through pastoral scenes that resemble a landscape painting. Enjoy the breathtaking Yabakei scenery in three seasons: autumn leaves,...
Traditional Performing Arts Group in the Ina Valley
ChubuDuration2.5 hours AvailabilityApril ~ November Price: ¥ 70,000 above(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishNagano / Nagano Duration2.5 hours Activity Level★★☆☆☆ Technical Level★★☆☆☆ Highlight Story Located between two alpine regions, the Ina Valley has long been home to many traditional performing arts, such as Bon Odori, Shishimai, and Kabuki. Dengakuza is a professional performing...
1-day Tour Connecting Hagi and Yamaguchi A Soothing Trip of Yamaguchi – Hagi Okan and a Japanese Garden
ChugokuDuration8 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: ¥ 24,500 above(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishYamaguchi / Yamaguchi Duration8 hours Activity Level★★★★☆ Technical Level★★★☆☆ Overview Visit Hagi City and enjoy walking along the famous historical route “Hagi Ōkan”. Then, explore Rurikoji Temple in Yamaguchi City. Spend a day filled with gardens, nature, and power spots, rediscovering the...
Have Fun on an Uninhabited Island in the Seto Inland Sea Uninhabited Island Exploration and Sea Cruising
ChugokuDuration8 hours AvailabilityYear-round Price: ¥ 26,500(tax included) Guided / Self-guidedGuided Start / FinishYamaguchi / Yamaguchi Duration8 hours Activity Level★★★★☆ Technical Level★★★★☆ The Seto Inland Sea, with its 700 islands, includes four uninhabited islands offering beautiful scenery. Visit these islands, once used for whaling, and experience the glory of those times. After disembarking, explore the natural...