【STORY】

The Yatsugatake area flourished most during the Jomon period, when it was prosperous and peaceful for over 10,000 years, and is still a place where people cherish their relationship with nature while making use of the limited blessings of nature. Since ancient times, there have been many people who were skilled at horseback riding, and during the Kamakura period, the jockeys who were in charge of Yabusame events in Kamakura were also people from Suwa.

Hope Lodge, which has been operating at Lake Shirakaba for several decades, has continued to offer horseback riding experiences here for many years and continues to teach many people how to interact with horses. Why not spend some special time in a place rich with nature and get a glimpse of the lives of people who have been working with horses for many years?

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Tour the rich land and environment that flourished during the Jomon period through the mountains and forests at a slower speed than you would normally experience while being swayed by a horse.
• This is a place that has been associated with horses for many years, so you can learn about its history and the relationship between horses and people.
• Enjoy your time while interacting with horses in a place rich in nature.

【SCHEDULE】

[10:00] Meet at Hope Lodge parking lot
[10:40] Horseback riding experience
[11:30] End

Tour the stables and receive a brief explanation about the history of the connection between horses and people.
You will be taught how to ride a horse at the venue and have a little practice. I'll go outside when I get used to it. Enjoy your time strolling around on a horse in the nature behind the mountain. If you have time, you may be able to interact with the staff who have been running Hope Lodge for many years.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：90 minutes
  
• Meeting point：Hope Lodge Horse Ranch Parking Lot　 [MAP]
  3491-1 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano, 391-0301
  
• Access：
  <By Car>
  - 40 minutes from Suwa Interchange.
  <By Public Transportation>
  - From Chino Station West Exit Bus Terminal, take the bus Alpico Kotsu Suwa-Shirakabako Line: Towards Kurumayama Kogen. After 8 stops, get off at the Minami-Shirakabako bus stop, and walk 10 minutes.
• Language support：Japanese, English (optional)
• Included：
  ・Guide fee
  ・Helmet fee
  ・Riding fee
  ・Insurance fee
• Excluded：
  ・Interpreter guide fee (optional)
  
• Clothes：
  Please wear clothes that are easy to move in, such as long pants and sneakers.
  Please wear long pants even in summer.
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 6 years old
  ・Height 120cm and over
• Toilet： Yes ( Western-style) 
  
• Other things to note ：
  If it is deemed dangerous to operate the tour due to snow, typhoons, heavy rain, etc., the tour will be canceled. (Performed in light rain)
  *We will contact you the day before.

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%