【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] EndTour 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 minutesMeeting point：Hope Lodge Horse Ranch Parking Lot　 [MAP]3491-1 Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano, 391-0301Access：<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 feeExcluded：・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 overToilet： 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% 

【STORY】This is a cycling tour that gives you a glimpse of the nature and lifestyle of this area, where many people lived at the western foot of Mt. Yatsugatake during the Jomon period as a rich area, and even today many people live in harmony with nature. A local guide who loves Tateshina will take you to the special scenery.Of particular importance is the "water" that gushes out from Mt. Yatsugatake. People have been enjoying the water resources of this area for more than 10,000 years, and even today they live by taking advantage of the rich water resources and the environment at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters.There are three courses to choose from: 1) Tateshina Otaki Course, 2) Otome Falls Course, and 3) Rice Terrace Course.【HIGHLIGHTS】A local guide who loves Tateshina will take you to the best local scenery.You can leisurely cycle around this area while enjoying the rich sound and scenery of the water provided by Mt. Yatsugatake.(For Tateshina Otaki Course) You can walk through a fantastic virgin forest.(For the rice terrace course) You can also tour an agar factory that takes advantage of the local climate and get a glimpse of the unique way of life in this area.(For Otome Falls course) You can enjoy the negative ion water spray of Otome Falls up close.This is an overseas-style E-bike suitable for the terrain of this region. You can rest assured that you can row easily even on slopes without breaking a sweat.【SCHEDULE】Choose from two start times, 10:00 or 14:00. Please select your start time in the box on the upper right. [10:00] [14:00] Bicycle operation explanation/riding practice [10:15] [14:15] Guided tour (you can choose from the following three courses)　　　　　　  ①Tateshina Otaki Course　　　　　　  ②Otome Falls Course　　　　　　  ③Rice terrace course[11:50] [15:50] Returned to Tateshina BASE and disbanded　　　　　　  Please take a break while eating ice cream by the lake.　【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：2 hoursMeeting point：Tateshina BASE　[map]4035-2896 Tateshina Kitayama, Chino-Shi, NaganoAccess： Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Chino StationApproximately 25 minutes by car from Suwa I.C.Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Interpreter guide fee ・E-bike rental, helmet rental, key chain rental ・Guide feeExcluded：・lunch・Ice cream fee・(If stopping at a facility on the way) Facility feeClothes：・Clothes that are easy to move in・Comfortable shoes for walking (please refrain from wearing sandals or high heels)Participation requirements：・Participant ages are high school students and older.・If your height is less than 150cm, we may consult with you.・If the guide determines that the participant is not comfortable with the way they ride, they may be asked to refrain from participating in the tour.・We do not recommend participating if you have back pain.・Pregnant women cannot participate.・We do not recommend participating if you have a serious heart disease.Free WI-FI：NoToilet：NoOther things to note：There is a possibility of cancellation depending on the weather on the day. We will contact you by email by 17:00 the day before. In that case, we will give you a full refund.【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price

【STORY】This is a tour where you can fully experience with all five senses the relationship between humans and nature that has existed for over 10,000 years. After taking a walk through the Tateshina Otaki area, which is home to some of the most virgin forest in Yatsugatake, we will have a meditation experience with Chihaya Dan, a yoga instructor who loves this area. Yatsugatake is one of Japan's leading moss spots, and if you take a close look at your feet, you'll see a world of microscopic life unfolding. The dynamic appearance of the trees and the sight of moss is like something out of a Ghibli movie. Please spend some special time immersed in nature, feeling the power and mystery of life.【PRICE】15,000 yen~ (tax included)  per group (1-2 people)【HIGHLIGHTS】The primeval forest covered in fresh moss looks just like the world of a Ghibli movie! It's a mysterious and mysterious space.You can sharpen your five senses and refresh yourself while bathing in the negative ions of Tateshina Otaki and Taki-no-Yukawa. You can feel a lot of natural energy.Yoga instructor Chihaya Dan will give a lecture, and you will meditate in nature and experience time ``spending time in nature without thinking about anything.''【SCHEDULE】[09:00] Meeting at the pool flat parking lot/brief explanation[09:10] Walk slowly to Otaki[09:30] Photo shoot at Tateshina Otaki[09:40] Mindfulness meditation[10:10] Slowly return to pool flat[10:30] dissolutionIf you're hungry, we also recommend the sweets at the neighboring cafe "Gin no Post"!●Regarding tour start timeThis is a private plan limited to one group. If you have a preference, please let us know your desired start time in the notes section of your reservation.There is room for adjustment between 7:30 and 9:00.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：1 and a half hoursMeeting point：Pool flat free parking lot　[MAP]4035 Tateshina, Kitayama, Chino-shi, NaganoAccess： <By train>Get off at Chino Station on the JR Chuo Main LineTake the Alpico Kotsu Bus "Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway Line" (approximately 35 minutes)Get off at "Pool Flat" 1 minute walk<By car>About 30 minutes from Suwa IC on the Chuo ExpresswayLanguage support：Japanese, English (optional)Included：・Guide’s fee・Meditation matExcluded：Interpreter guide (optional)Items to bring：・Wear clothes appropriate to the season, easy to move in, and are ok to get dirty.・Wear comfortable walking shoes. ・Drink・TowelClothes：【autumn】A sturdy jacket is required. We also recommend carrying a disposable warmer with you in case of sudden cold weather.Participation requirements：Participant must be 13 years old or olderFree WI-FI：NoToilet：Yes ( Western-style)）Other things to note：●About the toilet:Basically, please finish at the departure location. It is located in the pool flat parking lot.●Notes on participatingBefore participating in this tour, please read the consent form below.Please note that those who do not agree with the contents will be refused participation.●About the decision to cancel the tour due to bad weather:If the event is canceled due to bad weather, a full refund will be given.In addition, if there is a danger to the tour due to a sudden change in weather during the tour, the tour may be canceled at the guide's discretion.Please note that in this case, the trial fee cannot be refunded.【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price

【STORY】Many people have visited Suwa Taisha Shrine since ancient times. The Honjin Iwanami family has been accepting such people since the Edo period, less than 400 years ago. The existing building, which was built over 200 years ago, has a history and formality, having hosted Emperor Meiji, the imperial family, and many feudal lords. The scenery and culture that have been cherished since those days have been passed down through generations of owners.Please listen to the thoughts of the head of the family. You can feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period while enjoying the koto performances that people back then would have listened to.【HIGHLIGHTS】You can visit Suwa Taisha, one of the oldest shrines in Japan, and learn about the world of nature worship.You will be guided around Iwanami Honjin, which has been in existence since the Edo period, next to Suwa Taisha Shrine, by the 28th generation head of the family. Looking at the many treasures that still remain in the museum makes it feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period! You can listen to a private koto performance while looking out at a beautiful Japanese garden in a prestigious room where feudal lords stayed. Participants can also try playing the koto. Enjoy the beauty of living nature and experience the traditional Japanese way of interacting with and playing with nature. You can hear the thoughts of the head of the family who inherits the culture.【SCHEDULE】[15:00] Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Tourist Information Center meeting and tour explanation[15:05] Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya Information[16:10] Honjin Iwanami family information[16:40] Enjoy matcha[16:50] Koto playing/touching experience[17:30] dissolution◆We can arrange meals, etc. at the back of the house.The chef of the Japanese restaurant "Nijushiseki" will prepare Shokado bento lunch boxes with a variety of local and seasonal ingredients.If you wish to have it, please consult us with comments, etc. at the time of reservation.◆You can choose from two performance styles・Koto performance by one person plan　A single koto is enough to make a great sound.You can enjoy the tone of the koto which is exquisitely matched with the sound of the surrounding nature.・Japanese musical instrument performance group "Wakana" authentic planThis group consists of three koto players and one shakuhachi player and performs mainly in the Suwa area.The performance is overwhelming, with various sounds overlapping each other to create a more powerful performance.◆Part of the fee for this plan will be used for the restoration of the Honjin Iwanami Family.In order to pass on the buildings and scenery that have been preserved for generations to the next generation, we have included a donation to the Honjin Iwanami family in the price of the plan that you will experience.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：2 hours 30 minutesGroup rate：1~7 personsMeeting point：Kamisuwa Station   [MAP]1-1 Suwa, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, 392-0004Access：From Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo East Line for about 2 hours and get off at Kami-Suwa Station.Language support：English*If you do not need an English interpreter-guide, the price will be different. Please make a reservation here.Included：・Japanese guide fee (Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto)・Interpreter guide fee (English)・Koto performance experience fee (1 performer)・Provision fee for matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets・Honjin Iwanami family private hospitality fee・Donation for restoration of Honjin Iwanami HouseExcluded：・Meals at Honjin Iwanami-ya (Please contact us if you are interested)・Souvenirs such as amulets from Suwa Taisha Shimosha AkimiyaClothes：・Please wear comfortable shoes.・To prevent injuries inside the building, please be sure to wear socks when going up to Honjin Iwanami House. (Please refrain from going barefoot)・The Honjin Iwanami House is an old folk house that has been around for over 400 years, so it can get cold even indoors depending on the season.Special support：You can experience this by placing your infant on your lap.Other things to note：・If you wish to experience playing the koto, please be over 5 years old, and if you are under elementary school age, please be accompanied by a parent.・Please be careful if you have long nails as this may cause injury when you experience touching the koto.・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)　In that case, we will contact you by email by 16:00 the day before.・Group rate for 1~7 people. Please indicate the number of participants on the reservation form.Free WI-FI：×Toilet：Yes ( Western-style) 【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% 

【STORY】In the Yatsugatake foothills, which prospered the most during the Jomon period (Approx. 12,000 to 2,500 years ago) in Japan, a nature-based belief system originated from the interaction between people and nature. Prayers for abundant harvests, victory in battles, and the prosperity of descendants were directed toward various deities believed to reside in nature. Drums, such as the Osuwa Daiko, were used as a means of communication with these deities. In the nature-rich area of Lake Shirakaba, you can experience the communication that humans originally had with nature and deepen your understanding of the local culture and nature-based beliefs.The powerful sound of the drums resonates across the water surface, creating a sense of unity with the surrounding mountains. Experience an unprecedented emotional journey in the clear air at an altitude of 1400 meters and the serene lakeside.Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, an expert with a grandfather who revived the Osuwa Daiko 70 years ago after it had once ceased, expresses a desire to convey the charm through inheriting tradition and expressing oneself.After the performance, participants can also receive guidance and join in the Osuwa Daiko performance themselves.【HIGHLIGHTS】Experience the venerable Osuwa Daiko, dedicated to the nature-believing Suwa Taisha Shrine. Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto will present a dedicatory performance towards the grandeur of Lake Shirakaba's natural surroundings.Delve into the origin of nature worship at Lake Shirakaba, contemplating its serene beauty and reliving the experience of being surrounded by nature.Engage in the hands-on experience of drumming. The exhilaration of playing Osuwa Daiko in the heart of nature creates an exceptionally special and memorable experience!【SCHEDULE】[11:00] Gather at Lawson Venus Line Shirakaba Lake Branch and walk to the venue (5 minutes). [11:10] Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, the inheritor, will provide an explanation of Osuwa Daiko and nature beliefs, followed by a dedicatory performance. [11:40] After the performance, participants will have the opportunity to experience playing Osuwa Daiko, including a brief lesson on a simple piece.[11:55] Capture a commemorative photo with Lake Shirakaba in the background, then return to the meeting point and disband.[12:00] The tour finishesThe tour is held from April to June and from September to November.*During the winter season, we may be able to consider running the tour depending on snow conditions, so please inquire.*We may be able to consider running a tour even during the busy season from July to August, so please contact us.◆You can choose from two performance styles.・Performance by one Yamamoto MakotoIt is an overwhelming performance by the soke.The continuous beating of several drums by a single drummer is a sight to behold.・Performance by 4 members of  Osuwa Daiko drum formationOsuwa Taiko was the first in Japan to create the "Kumidaiko" style, in which the taiko drum is the main part of the performance.Be sure to watch for their performance.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：1 hourMeeting point：In front of the public toilet next to Lawson Venus Line Shirakaba Lake Branch   [MAP]1570-1 Ashidahatsukano, Tateshina-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, 384-2309Access：<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 Higashi-Shirakabako bus stop, and walk 3 minutes.Language support：English*If you do not need an English interpreter-guide, the price will be different. Please make a reservation here.Included：・The performance fee for Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto or 4 members of The Osuwa Daiko drum formation・Performance experience feeExcluded：・Transportation to the venueItems to bring：・No need to bring anything for the tour.・Comfortable clothes easy to move in.Clothes：・Shoes that are easy to walk in.・Please be aware that as the venue is outdoors at an altitude of 1400 meters, it can get very cold depending on the season.Participation requirements：・If you participate with an infant (0-2 years old) on your lap, they will not be included in the participant count. ・The experience of playing the taiko is possible from the age of about 3 years old.Free WI-FI：NoToilet：Yes ( Western-style)Other things to note：・When tours are deemed unsafe due to factors such as snow, typhoons, heavy rain, etc., they will be canceled. ・As drum skins are susceptible to water, even light rain may lead to cancellation.  ＊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% 

【STORY】This tour explores the origins of water, which has brought blessings to people as a rich resource for more than 10,000 years in Yatsugatake, and reminds us of the connection between people and nature. Lake Shirakaba is an artificial lake created for agricultural crop management downstream, but you can take a canoe trip to experience the blessings of water and visit important places filled with people's wishes.Our guide, Mr. Godai Fukui, was born at Lake Shirakaba and grew up playing in this natural environment since childhood.He loves Lake Shirakaba and wants to leave it for the next generation.◆GUIDE / Godai FukuiA former athlete who toured the world as a member of Japan's freestyle ski cross team and won the All Japan Stand Up Paddle Board Championship after retiring from skiing. After making a U-turn to his hometown of Lake Shirakaba in 2019 and taking over the pension and canoe school from his parents, he has continued to create new businesses, including SUP and e-bike tours and opening an outdoor shop.【HIGHLIGH】You will spend a special time floating in a canoe in the midst of nature at Lake Shirakaba, located at an altitude of 1450m.Take a canoe to the headwaters of Lake Shirakaba and experience the coldness of the water directly.Head to a local shrine affiliated with Suwa Taisha to learn more about the history and beliefs of the area.【SCHEDULE】Choose from two start times, 10:00 or 13:00. [10:00 / 13:00] Gather at Yatsugatake Adventure Tours Pier.[10:10 / 13:10] Our guides will provide detailed instructions on boarding, disembarking, and paddling techniques, ensuring a comfortable experience even for beginners. Practice sessions on land will further reassure first-timers.[10:20 / 13:20] Departing from the pier on canoes, we'll head towards the source of Lake Shirakaba, allowing you to truly feel the rich waters.　　[10:50 / 13:50] We'll make a landing along the lakeside. Pass through the birch trees and replenish your hydration with natural spring water at the spot.[11:00 / 14:00] The latter part of the tour involves canoeing towards a local shrine established when Lake Shirakaba was formed, dedicated to safeguarding the lake's safety. Experience the unique ritual of paddling to the shrine gate floating in the lake, and offering prayers.[11:30 / 14:30] You'll have free time to explore Lake Shirakaba at your leisure.[11:50 / 14:50] End【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：2 hoursMeeting point：Yatsugatake Adventure Tours Pier　[MAP]3419-75, Kitayama, Chino-shi, Nagano 391-0301Access：Approximately 30 minutes by bus from Chino StationApproximately 35 minutes by car from Suwa ICApproximately 60 minutes by car from Saku ICLanguage support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Guide fee・Life jackets・Canoe rentalExcluded：Interpreter/Guide feesItems to bring：・A smartphone or a compact camera for photos.Clothes：・Comfortable clothes easy to move in・Sandals are acceptable during summerParticipation requirements：・Over 3 years old・Please contact us for more than 6 participantsFree WI-FI：NoToilet：Yes (Western-style)Other things to note：・In the event of dangerous conditions like heavy rain, lightning, or strong winds, the organizer will decide to cancel the event. Otherwise, please gather at the meeting time on the day. We will proceed in light rain as rain gear rental is available for free.・We'll start the reception 5 minutes before the tour begins, so please arrive 10 minutes early. Without notice or delays exceeding 20 minutes, it will be considered a cancellation on the day, so please arrive with ample time.※ For individuals weighing over approximately 90kg, we kindly request tandem kayaking for two.※ Participation is not allowed for elementary school students unless accompanied by a guardian.※ Days with strong winds require physical strength. If deemed difficult for individuals such as women or children to kayak alone on the day due to wind conditions, it may be changed to tandem kayaking, please understand.【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 2 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date: 50% of the tour priceOn the day of the tour: 60% of the tour priceCancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100% ※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.※The cancellation fee includes handling charges. 

【STORY】Did you know that despite being a landlocked prefecture, Nagano, Japan's largest producer of agar, a common ingredient in traditional Japanese sweets, which is made from seaweed? This is due to the abundant water resources from the Yatsugatake mountains and the winter climate in Chino City.Among the numerous agar factories, Irise Co., Ltd. stands out as they strive to incorporate agar into various aspects of daily life. Established in a village at the foot of the Tateshina Mountains nearly 80 years ago, the factory continues to operate using the same tools and machinery from its founding. Explore the production site of agar while experiencing the local culture and wisdom of life. Especially stunning in winter, the sight of agar drying in fields against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains is a unique scene found only in this region.Agar, often touted as a health food, has garnered significant attention. Understanding its origins could be an opportunity to reconsider dietary habits and health choices.【HIGHLIGHTS】Be amazed by the surprising background and history that makes Chino City the top producer of agar in Japan! Receive a guided tour through the workshop, with staff providing easy-to-understand explanations.Explore the rich water resources that contribute to delicious miso and sake in the Suwa-Chino area, embodying the wisdom of predecessors who shaped Japan's traditional cuisine.Conclude the experience with a tasting of agar, as Irise Co., Ltd. shares various ways to incorporate agar into different dishes, driven by the concept of promoting health and happiness for everyone.【SCHEDULE】[10:00]  First, receive a brief lecture about agar itself.[10:10] Explore the actual site of the agar factory! You'll be fascinated by the unique tools and machinery.[10:45] Experience tasting agar. Knowing the process adds a unique sensation, making it different from what you usually eat.[11:00] End of tour. Be sure to enjoy shopping in the souvenir corner.・If you wish, the starting time can be adjusted between 10:00 and 15:00 to accommodate preferences. Please specify your desired start time in the comments.・You can also combine this tour with our "Guided e-bike tour around Tateshina's spring water and Satoyama scenery" plan. 　Click here for the E-bike tour (Please indicate "Agar Factory Tour Request" in the reservation form.)【Other things to note】Duration：1 hourMeeting Point：Irisen Agar Factory & Direct Sales Store Yugawa Branch　[MAP]1253, Kitayama yugawa, Chino-shi, Nagano, 391-0301Access： Approximately 30 minutes from Chino Station by Demand ransportation 'Noraza' to the meeting point.Language Support：Japanese, English (optional)Included：・Guide fee・Agar tasting feeExcluded：・Interpreter (Optional)Clothes：Since this tour will be outdoors, wearing a jacket is essential, especially during winter.Participation requirements：・Participants must be 3 years old or older・For groups of 6 or more participants, please inquire for detailsFree Wi-Fi：NoToilet：Yes（Western Style）【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%

【OUTLINE】This tour offers a guided visit to Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrines, where you will learn about the unique nature worship and festivals of the Suwa region. After visiting Suwa Taisha Akimiya, the tour continues with a stroll through Shimosuwa-juku, the town that laid the foundation for the cultural development of the area. At Honjin Iwanami-ke, where the 28th-generation head still shares stories, you can experience the area's evolution through Edo-period architecture and valuable historical materials.【HIGHLIGHTS】A local guide will explain the significance of Suwa Taisha, the head shrine of around 10,000 Suwa shrines in Japan.Discover the local culture and spirituality through the nature worship and the unique Onbashira Festival of the region.Enjoy the sensation of stepping back in time as you view the finest garden on the Nakasendo at Honjin Iwanami-ke, reminiscent of the Edo period.【DETAILS】This program is designed to provide an understanding of the Suwa region, which is the birthplace of the Osuwa Daiko (Suwa Taiko) drumming, for those planning to experience the full Osuwa Daiko program. It is also enjoyable on its own.・Understand the roots of Japanese faith through the worship at Suwa Taisha.・Learn about the locals' reverence for nature through the Onbashira Festival.・Choose your guide from either a local expert or a member of the Osuwa Taiko group.【SCHEDULE】[10:00 / 14:00] Meet outside the ticket gate at Shimosuwa Station[10:10 / 14:10] Walk to Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya, explore the old Nakasendo street[10:20 / 14:20] Guided tour of Suwa Taisha[11:00 / 15:00] Walk to Honjin Iwanami-ke[11:10 / 15:10] Guided tour of Honjin Iwanami-ke[11:30 / 15:30] Walk back to Shimosuwa Station, explore the old Nakasendo street[11:40 / 15:40] Tour ends at Shimosuwa Station【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：100 minutesCapacity：1-7 peopleMeeting point：Outside the ticket gate at JR Shimosuwa Station    [MAP]Shimosuwa-machi, Suwa-gun, Nagano 393-0000Access：■By Car:・About 25 minutes from Suwa IC・About 1 hour 20 minutes from Saku IC・About 15 minutes from Okaya IC■By Public Transportation:・About 2 hours 10 minutes from Shinjuku Station via Limited Express Azusa (direct)・About 1 hour 55 minutes from Nagoya Station via Limited Express Wide View Shinano to Shiojiri Station, then about 15 minutes on the Chuo Main Line・About 1 hour from Nagano Station via Limited Express Wide View Shinano to Shiojiri Station, then about 15 minutes on the Chuo Main LineLanguage support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Interpreter guide fee・Entrance fee for Honjin Iwanami-ke・Hospitality feeExcluded：・Transportation to the meeting pointClothes：・Socks requiredParticipation requirements：7 years and olderFree Wi-Fi：NoToilet：Yes (Western-style)【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% 

【OUTLINE】Osuwa Daiko, a taiko drumming style rich in history and culture in the Suwa region, evolved from the Kagura music dedicated to Suwa Taisha. It has pioneered the modern ensemble taiko style and today attracts disciples from numerous countries worldwide who come to learn the art. This beginner-friendly tour offers the chance to learn about Osuwa Daiko and experience the spiritual essence of traditional Japanese taiko drumming.【HIGHLIGHTS】Access the dojo typically restricted to disciples and receive a taiko lesson.Learn from Yamamoto Makoto, an Osuwa Daiko lineage holder.Observe the taiko manufacturing process and view valuable historical materials.【SCHEDULE】[10:00 / 14:00] Meet at Osuwa Daiko Dojo, preparation[10:10 / 14:10] Osuwa Daiko lesson[11:20 / 15:20] Tour the production site[11:40 / 15:40] Visit the World Taiko Museum[12:00 / 16:00] End of experience【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：120 minutesCapacity：1-30 peopleMeeting point： Osuwa Daiko Kaikan    [MAP]2-5-16 Shimmei-cho, Okaya-shi, Nagano 394-0004Shuttle Service：Okaya Station　[MAP]1-1-1 Honcho, Okaya-shi, Nagano 394-0028*If you wish to use the shuttle service, please indicate so on the reservation form.*Please gather at the station ticket gate 15 minutes before the start time.Access：■By Car:・About 5 minutes from Okaya IC on Chuo Expressway・About 40 minutes from Suwa IC on Chuo Expressway■By Public Transportation:・Get off at Okaya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, take a taxi for about 10 minutesLanguage support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Dojo rental fee・Lesson fee・Drumsticks (bachi) feeExcluded：・Interpretation fee (additional charge)Items to bring：Indoor shoes (If available) , non-slip socks suitable for wooden floors (bare feet are not allowed)Clothes：・Wear comfortable, movable clothingParticipation requirements：6 years and olderFree Wi-Fi：NoToilet：Yes (Western-style)【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% 

【OUTLINE】Immerse yourself in a luxurious 2-day experience touching the essence of cultural arts. Guided by Makoto Yamamoto, a direct descendant of the Osuwa Daiko family, you will have a rare opportunity to deeply learn about the roots of Suwa beliefs and the spirit of Osuwa Daiko. Enjoy a private guided tour to Suwa Taisha, personalized taiko drumming lessons at the Osuwa Daiko main dojo, and special dedication performances at important temples and shrines of Suwa. Savor every moment as you feel the breath of ancient faith and arts.【HIGHLIGHTS】Receive exclusive private taiko drumming lessons from Makoto Yamamoto, a direct descendant of the Osuwa Daiko family, at the main dojo.Experience the core of traditional performing arts through this unique opportunity.Participate in special dedication performances at temples and shrines significant to Suwa beliefs, an experience not usually available to the public.Feel the depth of history and faith in these emotionally moving moments.【PRICES】419,560 yen (tax included)  per group【SCHEDULE】◆Day 1[13:00] Meet at JR Okaya Station, transfer to Osuwa Daiko Kaikan (shuttle service available)[14:00] Osuwa Daiko lesson[18:00] End of Day 1 (participants arrange their own accommodation)◆Day 2[09:30] Meet at Osuwa Daiko Kaikan[10:00] Osuwa Daiko lesson[12:00] Transfer to Shokoji Temple (by taxi)＝＝＝＝Lunch (free time)＝＝＝＝[13:00] Dedication performance at Shokoji Temple[17:00] End of the program【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：2 daysMinimum number of participants personMeeting point：JR Okaya Station　[MAP]1-1-1 Honcho, Okaya-shi, Nagano 394-0028Access：About 2 hours 20 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station by Limited Express AzusaTour conductor for 24 hours：NoMeals (included in a tour fee)：NoLanguage suppor：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Osuwa Daiko lesson fee・Dojo usage fee・Dedication performance fee at Shokoji Temple・Drumsticks (bachi) fee・Shokoji Temple usage fee・Taxi feeExcluded：・Accommodation fee・Meal costs・English guide (optional)Things to Bring：Indoor shoes, non-slip socks for wooden floors (bare feet are not allowed)Clothes：Wear comfortable, movable clothingParticipation requirements：Free Wi-Fi：NoToilet： Yes【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg., 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association【CANCELLATION POLICY】20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%The day before the departure date of the tour　40%On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%After the tour departed, No show　100%

【OUTLINE】Calling all coffee lovers! Visit our specialty coffee shop and try our roasting and pour over coffee brewing experience in refreshing Karuizawa. Our workshop starts with the process of roasting green coffee beans using a roasting net. Next, you will learn the pour over coffee brewing method, a popular way of making coffee in Japan since long ago, according to the original method of the shop that produced champions at Japan Hand Drip Championship. You can take your roasted coffee beans back home as a souvenir. Enjoy your coffee at home while remembering the scenery from Karuizawa!【HIGHLIGHTS】Experience the pour over brewing method which is popular in Japan!Enjoy our beginner-friendly roasting workshop while enjoying the refreshing air in Karuizawa.Take your roasted coffee back home as a souvenir.Make your special own, one and only coffee, as roasting and brewing gives it a different flavor.【SCHEDULE】 Briefing→Hands-on coffee roasting workshop→Pour over coffee brewing→Tasting【DETAILS】Pour over coffee brewing has been a popular way of making coffee in Japan for a long time. This charming plan enables you to try pour over coffee brewing according to the original method of the winner of a competition. Plus, you can roast coffee beans by yourself while enjoying the nature and refreshing air in Karuizawa.First, you will try the process of roasting green coffee beans using a roasting net while listening to an explanation by our experienced instructor. Next, we will explain how to brew coffee using a pour over. You can make delicious coffee with the beans you roasted.Brewing good coffee is not difficult.  With a little effort and time, your coffee will become surprisingly delicious.          You can take the coffee beans you roasted home with you. Enjoy your original coffee at home.        Being located easily accessible from the station, you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping in Karuizawa after your time at our shop.  At the cafe attached to the shop, you can taste nice coffee and sweets. Utensils to brew coffee, coffee cups, and coffee beans are available for purchase at our shop.        Make your own, one and only coffee to become refreshed and relaxed!【THINGS TO NOTE】Time：120 minutes *The required time may differ depending on the number of participants.Meeting point：Karuizawa Roastery by CafeSucre&innocent coffee2955-15, Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano-ken 389-0111Access：【By train】 A 6-minute walk from Naka-Karuizawa Station on Shinano Railway 【By car】 Approx. 27 minutes by car from Usui Karuizawa ICLanguage support：English/Chinese (menu, written instruction)Included ：Material costExcluded：Transportation to/from the shopItems to bring：Writing utensils, apronSpecial support：If you should cancel due to your schedule and cannot change the date, it is possible that you can get a coffee product of the same amount. Please contact us.Free Wi-Fi ：✖Toilet(Western style)：〇 Other things to note：・Workshop is not held during Golden Week (April 27 to May 6, 2019) and Obon period (August 10 to 15, 2019) ・A child can join the workshop accompanied by a participating adult【CANCELLATION POLICY】 7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.

【OUTLINE】Stay at a Japanese-style hotel with a hot spring, and take a bus tour visiting Suwa Taisha Shrine complex consist of four shrines, known as one of the oldest and largest shrines in Japan.There is also the lounge has a large "moonlight cherry tree" that glows in seven colors, and you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at night while drinking alcohol.【HIGHLIGHTS】Tour around Suwa Taisha Shrine complex, the grand head shrine of approximately 10,000 Suwa Shrines throughout JapanVisit all the four Suwa Shrines dotted in the area of 11 km around Lake Suwa, not easily accessible by walkingExplanation on Suwa Taisha Shrine by the knowledgeable guideWatch the Onbashira, four wooden pillars, actually used during the Onbashira Festival held every six (traditionally reckoned as seven) yearsWatch the large Shimenawa (sacred rope) that keeps the holly area away from the everyday areaYou can be given Goshuin stamp or enjoy shopping at nearby souvenir shops during free time at each shrineYou can easily start early in the morning as you stay at the ryokan on the previous nightThe lounge has "Gekka no Sakura(Cherry Blossoms under the Moon), where you can experience cherry blossom viewing, which is originally a spring tradition in Japan, all year round. At night, guests can enjoy drinks at the bar while watching the nighttime cherry blossoms glow in seven different colors.【PRICES】36,100 yen (tax included)　【SCHEDULE】 ◆Day 1From home/the former accommodation・・・〈paid by the customer〉・・・15:00 Check-in ・・・18：00 Dinner at the hotel ・・・20：00Cherry blossom viewing experience at a bar of your choice (at your expense)・・・Lodging◆Day 29：00 Check-out ・・・9:20 Go for the Shrine visit tour ・・・〈by bus included in the tour price〉・・・Kami-Suwa Station (9:25 arrival/departure) ・・・Suwa Taisha Kamisha Maemiya (9:45 arrival/10:05 departure)・・・ Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya(10:10 arrival/10:50 departure)・・・ Suwa Taisha Shimosha Harumiya (11:20 arrival/11:45 departure)・・・ Suwa Taisha Shimosha Akimiya (11:50 arrival/12:20 departure)・・・ Kami-Suwa Station (13:35 arrival/departure)・・・12:40 The tour ends upon arrival at Shinyu ・・・〈paid by the customer〉・・・To home or the next accommodation【DETAILS】Suwa Taisha Shrine is the grand head shrine of more than 10,000 Suwa Shrines throughout Japan. The complex consists of four main shrines (Kamisha Honmiya, Kamisha Maemiya, Shimosha Harumiya, Shimosha Akimiya) located on the south side and the north side of Lake Suwa, which complex is very unique even in Japan. The god of Honmiya is Takeminakata, affectionately called Suwa Daimyojin or Osuwasama. Its consort, Yasakatome, is enshrined in Maemiya. The two gods, a married couple, are called  "Deities for household harmony."The bus tour visits famous Suwa Taisha Shrine complex, known as the site with spiritual energy, dotted in the area of 11 km around Lake Suwa with the guide. 1. Suwa Taisha Shrine HonmiyaYou will be impressed with the mystic atmosphere of the solemn sanctuary there. The god named Takeminakata, also called the guardian deity of Japan, is enshrined in Honmiya. The mountain where Suwa Shrine is located on is regarded as a god itself. Suwa Taisha Shrine sits on the geologic fault caused about 8 million years ago, which spreads across the Japanese Archipelago and gains attention as the site with spiritual energy. On the same geological fault, important Shinto Shrines such as Ise Jingu and Toyokawa Inari are situated. It denotes Suwa Taisha is regarded as equal to Ise Grand Shrine, closely related to the Imperial Family. 2. Suwa Taisha MaemiyaThis shrine is situated in the unspoiled natural forest as the area used to a tabooed land. Though it is the smallest among the four shrines, it keeps a quiet atmosphere, away from the bustle, where your mind is calmed. Located in the south of Lake Suwa, it is regarded as the birthplace of Shinto religion with Suwa Shrine. Among the four, only Maemiya has the main hall built in 1932 using the same lumbers for Ise Grand Shrine. Also, there is the ceremonial place called Jikkenro whose length is about 18 meters. 3. Suwa Taisha AkimiyaThere are many historical buildings designated as Important Cultural Property, for example, Kaguraden built in 1835, and Haiden in 1781. The guardian dogs are 170 cm tall, the largest pairs made of bronze in Japan. Also famous is the large 'Shimenawa' sacred rope, twisted clockwise that prevents the evil spirit from entering. Another large Shimenawa rope in Izumo Taisha Shrine is twisted counterclockwise and it prevents the internal evil spirit from coming out. The sacred tree of the shrine is an 800-year-old cedar called 'Neiri-no-sugi' near the entrance. They say you can sleep sound if you place its leaf under your pillow as Neiri has a similar sound as "to fall asleep." 4. Suwa Taisha HarumiyaThe approach to Harumiya leads to Lake Suwa. Togawa River flows by Harumiya and there built Ukishima Shrines on the island in the river. They say the island is never swept away by the flood thanks to the power of gods. The worship hall built in Edo Period (1603-1868) has carvings of Lions and Baku (mythological Chinese chimera) and they are designated as National Important Cultural Properties. The great cedar tree having two-pronged tips is called 'Musubi-no-Matsu' and is considered to have the benefit of matchmaking. Under the "Geba Bridge" placed on the approach which was built during Muromachi Period (1336-1573), flows the Mitarashi River where all the people, regardless of status levels, would cleanse their body.【ACCOMMODATIONS】Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu (2-6-30, Kogan-dori, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-0027)ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーCheck-in：15:00 / Check-out：9:00  【Room】Hikari Gami 10 tatami mats, Tatami room bed (Max. 3 persons)Renovated in December 2022. Lake-view rooms with a panoramic view of Lake Suwa from the higher floors (5th floor).A special time to be healed by the expansive Lake Suwa and the majestic Alps.Please enjoy the beautiful scenery that you can't experience anywhere else to your heart's content.The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats and a bed, allowing guests to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere and sleep more comfortably.In the interior, the main room and the veranda are separated by original lace curtains with ink paintings, and the faint scenery of Lake Suwa in the background is presented as if it were a painting.The view of Lake Suwa from the 5th floor changes with time, so you can enjoy the lake as it is or as you would like it to be in a painting.【Bath】"Bisui Gensen: The newly born hot spring".Kamisuwa Onsen is the only hot spring with 50 tons of water per day at 60°C.The large bathhouse, into which the private hot spring water is poured, was renovated in 2022, and a sauna is available in the bathhouse.The floor of the bathhouse is covered with tatami mats that are antibacterial and antifungal.The tatami bath is not slippery, so you can rest assured that you won't get hurt even if you fall.Your feet will always be warm and comfortable.Handrails are also installed at the entrance to the bathtub for ease of use.In addition, the wallpaper and lights in the changing rooms as well as the bathrooms have been carefully selected to provide a comfortable and beautiful space in which to get ready for the day.【Meals】 You can enjoy a creative Japanese kaiseki meal "Mikozen" which is made with local fresh ingredients for dinner and breakfast at the private room restaurant "Miko".For breakfast, we also offer a pickled buffet made with delicious vegetables from Shinshu.The Ryotei restaurant, with its calm and warm design, offers two types of seating, chair and tatami, to accommodate everyone from children to elderly guests. The miso, sake, and pickle warehouses are also located on the premises.Enjoy colorful Japanese kaiseki cuisine with soothing background music.【Amenities/toiletries】32 inches wide LCD TV, Blu-ray disc player, refrigerator, humidification air cleaner, electric pot, tea set, telephone, drier, hair iron, bath towel, face towel, yukata, pajamas, razo, comb【Others】Completely non-smoking, equipped with Simmons beds and nanofiber coverlet, nano nighttime ion steamer can be used free of charge【THINGS TO NOTE】Time：2 daysLeast participants：1 personMeeting point：Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu2-6-30, Kogan-dori, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-0027Access：【From Tokyo】Take Azusa, Limited Express, on JR Chuo Main Line for 2 and a quarter hours to Kami-Suwa StationA 10-minute walk from the Station【From Nagoya】Take Shinano, Limited Express on JR Chuo Main Line for 2 and a half hours to Kami-Suwa StationA 10-minute walk from the Station}*Free pick-up is available at Kami-Suwa Station. Please call upon arrival at Kamisuwa.  (available during 9:00 to 17:00)Tour conductor for 24 hours：〇Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：×Language support：JapaneseMeals (included in a tour fee)：〇（Breakfast：1, Lunch：0, dinner：1）Included ：Accommodation fee, tour busExcluded：Beverages, Bath tax (150 yen)Free Wi-Fi：〇Toilet(Japanese and Western style)：〇Other things to note：Comfortable outfit, shoes that are easy to walk in【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】 Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTER】Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association【CANCELLATION POLICY】20 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%The day before the departure date of the tour　40%On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%After the tour departed, No show　100%

【OUTLINE】 　　　　　　　　Take a walk around the Onsen district of Togura Kamiyamada. A local guide will explain life in the Japanese countryside while stopping at various local specialty shops. For example: You can take a lesson on how to make delicious green tea at a tea shop, learn about Japanese clothes at a clothier, learn the local cuisine of river fish at a Kanroni (a preserved food made by cooking fish, shellfish, kelps, etc. in sweetened soy sauce) shop. Lastly, have soft ice cream while taking a footbath. The tour will provide fascinating insights into thepeople and way of life in this onsen town.【SCHEDULE】  1．Orientation Meet the guide and get an explanation of the tour. 2．Walking tour around the town Take a walk in the hot-spring district of Togura kamiyamada Onsen with the guide. 3．Finish with soft ice cream at a footbath Enjoy soft ice cream while taking a rest at Karakoro Footbath in Togura Kamiyamada Onsen.            【THINGS TO NOTE】 Time：135 MinutesMeeting point：Zukudashi Eco Tours OfficeKamiyamada Onsen 2-15-16,Chikuma City, Nagano Pref.Access：2.3km from Togura Station on Shinano Railway to the destination.By bus : Take bus No.9 and get off Kamiyamada Onsen Park.By taxi: It will cost about 1100 yenOn foot: It takes about 30 minutes*The meeting place is at the Zukudashi office located in front of Kamesei RyokanMinimum number of participants：5 peopleParticipation requirements：Child fee ：from 2 to 12 years of ageLanguage support：English, SpanishIncluded：Soft ice cream (subject to change depending on the season) during the tourFree Wi-Fi：〇Other things to note：The tour includes a walking for 2km. 【CANCELLATION POLICY】 7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

【OUTLINE】 　　　　　　　　　Take a walk around the Onsen district of Togura Kamiyamada. A local guide will explain life in the Japanese countryside while stopping at various local specialty shops. For example: You can take a lesson on how to make delicious green tea at a tea shop, learn about Japanese clothes at a clothier, learn the local cuisine of river fish at a Kanroni (a preserved food made by cooking fish, shellfish, kelps, etc. in sweetened soy sauce) shop. Lastly, have soft ice cream while taking a footbath. The tour will provide fascinating insights into thepeople and way of life in this onsen town. 【SCHEDULE】 1. OrientationMeet the guide and get an explanation of the tour.2．Walking tour around the townTake a walk in the hot-spring district of Togura Kamiyamada Onsen with the guide.3. Finish with soft ice cream at a footbathEnjoy soft ice cream while taking a rest at Karakoro Footbath in Togura KamiyamadaOnsen. 【THINGS TO NOTE】 Time：135 MinutesMeeting point：Zukudashi Eco Tours OfficeKamiyamada Onsen 2-15-16,Chikuma City, Nagano Pref.Access：2.3km from Togura Station on Shinano Railway to the destination.By bus : Take bus No.9 and get off Kamiyamada Onsen Park.By taxi: It will cost about 1100 yenOn foot: It takes about 30 minutes*The meeting place is at the Zukudashi office located in front of Kamesei RyokanMinimum number of participants：2 peopleParticipation requirements：Child fee ：from 2 to 12 years of ageLanguage support：English, SpanishIncluded：Soft ice cream (subject to change depending on the season) during the tourFree Wi-Fi：〇Other things to note：The tour includes a walking for 2km. 【CANCELLATION POLICY】 7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

*PLAN NAME    Onsen Town Cycling Tour  (small groups of five persons or more )     *OUTLINEExplore Nagano’s Togura Kamiyamada Onsen area by bicycle and learn about life in the Japanese countryside with explanation by a local guide. You will see examples of traditional Japanese houses in an old residential area, have a talk with farmers in apple orchards and rice paddy fields, touch the Japanese spirits in a shrine with a sumo ring and a temple with a thatched roof, and view the scenery of the river and surrounding mountains from the Chikuma River Cycling Road. And lastly, have soft ice cream while taking a footbath. 　　*PLAN DETAILS           1. OrientationChoose your bicycle and have it adjusted.  The guide on the day will be introduced.  Please listen to the explanation on the route. 2. Cycling Tour Explore the Togura Kamiyamada Onsen area by bicycle with the guide.3. Finish with soft ice cream at a footbath Enjoy soft ice cream while taking a rest at Karakoro Footbath in Togura Kamiyamada Onsen.            *NOTES 【Access】Zukudashi Eco Tours Office Kamiyamada Onsen 2-15-16,Chikuma City, Nagano Pref.2.3km from Togura Station on Shinano Railway to the destination.By bus : Take bus No.9 and get off Kamiyamada Onsen Park.By taxi: It will cost about 1100 yenOn foot: It takes about 30 minutes*The meeting place is at the Zukudashi office located in front of Kamesei Ryokan【Age Limit】     Child fee ：from 2 to 12 years of age   Any one who can ride a bicycle for 8 km including slope roads can join the tour. 【Language】 English, Japanese      【Included】Soft ice cream (subject to change depending on the season) during the tour and a rental fee of a bicycle【Free Wi-Fi】  〇    【Additional Notes】・The tour includes a bicycle ride for 8km with a moderate slope. ・In case of rain, it may be changed to a walking tour around the town.・Tandem bicycles and trailers for children are available.＊Cancellation Policy7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, On the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

*PLAN NAME    Onsen Town Cycling Tour       *OUTLINEExplore Nagano’s Togura Kamiyamada Onsen area by bicycle and learn about life in the Japanese countryside with explanation by a local guide. You will see examples of traditional Japanese houses in an old residential area, have a talk with farmers in apple orchards and rice paddy fields, touch the Japanese spirits in a shrine with a sumo ring and a temple with a thatched roof, and view the scenery of the river and surrounding mountains from the Chikuma River Cycling Road. And lastly, have soft ice cream while taking a footbath. 　*PLAN DETAILS            1. OrientationChoose your bicycle and have it adjusted.  The guide on the day will be introduced.  Please listen to the explanation on the route. 2. Cycling Tour Explore the Togura Kamiyamada Onsen area by bicycle with the guide.3. Finish with soft ice cream at a footbath Enjoy soft ice cream while taking a rest at Karakoro Footbath in Togura Kamiyamada Onsen.            *NOTES 【Access】Zukudashi Eco Tours Office　[MAP]Kamiyamada Onsen2-15-1,Chikuma City, Nagano Pref.2.3km from Togura Station on Shinano Railway to the destination.By bus : Take bus No.9 and get off Kamiyamada Onsen Park.By taxi: It will cost about 1100 yenOn foot: It takes about 30 minutes　　*The meeting place is at the Zukudashi office located in front of Kamesei Ryokan　【Age Limit】Child fee ：from 2 to 12 years of age       Any one who can ride a bicycle for 8 km including slope roads can join the tour.                                   【Language】  English, Japanese          【Included】   Soft ice cream (subject to change depending on the season) during the tour and a rental fee of a bicycle【Free Wi-Fi】     〇    【Additional Notes】・The tour includes a bicycle ride for 8km with a moderate slope.・In case of rain, it may be changed to a walking tour around the town.・Tandem bicycles and trailers for children are available.＊Cancellation Policy 7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, On the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

【OUTLINE】Ride a bike through the wilderness!Japan's first cycling tour using a popular Danish electric bicycles "MATE BIKE".Besides the high-performance assist function allowing you to ride smoothly uphill and off-road, the stylish Scandinavian design will also feed you motivation!Cycle on the paths or downhill with the Japan's one of finest mountain sceneries! 【HIGHLIGHTS】Start the tour with a safe ride along the lakeside bike path to get used to the e-bike's controls.Drink the natural water from the lake coming from 200 metres below the ground. Take your own bottle with you on tour if you have one!Enjoy a pleasant cycling experience while feeling the highland breezes and mountain views. Our bikes make it easy to ride up even steep hills which looks impossible to climb!A downhill section will take you all the way down the Venus Line! Feel like your on a rollercoaster thrill ride that's sure to refresh you!Take the bike path through the forest. A spectacular view awaits you. 【SCHEDULE】 Choose from two start times, 9:50 or 12:50. [09:50 / 12:50]　Registration at the reception. Briefing and filling in the agreement. [10:00 / 13:00]　Check equipment such as a helmet.  Training for riding a bike, and learning hand signs for touring in groups.[10:20 / 13:30]　Start touring on the lakeside road. Fill your bottle with natural water from Lake Shirakaba and enjoy the tour to Venus Line.[10:45 / 13:45]　Arrival at Lake Shirakaba Observatory, the viewpoint of the tour. This is the perfect point to view Mt. Tateshina, and you can also enjoy a view of Lake Shirakaba, the starting point of the tour.A nice souvenir photo will be taken.[11:15 / 14:15]　Ride through the forest, and the tour will reach Yashigamine Park, another fine view of Shirakaba Lake. The view of Lake Shirakaba, Mt. Tateshina and the Mt. Yatsugatake foothills from the observation deck, which is a short hike away, is spectacular.[11:50 / 14:50]　The tour disbands upon arrival at the reception.【THINGS TO NOTE】Time：2 hoursMeeting point：Hygge Shirakaba　[MAP]3419-75, Kitayama, Chino-shi,  Nagano 391-0301Access：【By car】45minutes from Suwa Interchange or Suwa Minami Interchange of Chuo Expressway45minutes from Saku Minami Interchange of Kanetsu-Joshin Expressway【By train / Bus】(1) Get off at Chino Station of JR Chuo Line.　(2) Take a local bus bound for Kurumayama Kougen on the Shirakabako, Kurumayama Kougen, Kirigamine Line at platform No. 3 at the west exit of Chino Station.(3) Get off at the Tonyagawa bus stop.Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded ：・Photo data・Equipment such as helmets・e-bike rental fee・insurance feeItems to bring：・ Seasonal clothes that are easy to move in (windbreakers, quick-drying shirts, stretchable pants, etc. are recommended)・ Hat, towel, sunscreen (for those who need it)・ Water bottle (We will fill it with natural water during the tour)・ Camera or mobile phone Participation requirements ：・People who can ride a bike. ・Those who are over 150 cm tall and are junior high school students or older.・Junior high and high school students must be accompanied by a guardian.・ There is public transportation nearby.・ If you have back pain, we do not recommend participation.・ Pregnant women cannot participate.・ If you have a serious heart condition, we do not recommend participation.・ There is a luggage storage service.Free Wi-Fi ：〇Toilet(Japanese/Western-style)：〇 Other things to note：・The registration begins in 5 minutes before the tour starts. Please be sure to reach the meeting point with plenty of time. Transportation services might be crowded during peak seasons and national holidays. No show without any contact beforehand will result in cancellation.・We will inform you of any cancellations due to inclement weather or other disasters. Otherwise the tour will start on time.・ Feel free to contact us to reschedule the time or the date of tour due to rain. 【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff・Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized【CANCELLATION POLICY】 7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

【OUTLINE】Let's enjoy snow trekking through Tsuboniwa to a beautiful lava plateau. You can enjoy the silver world as far as the eye can see, including diamond dust where the moisture in the air has been frozen by the cold, and the scene where the Shirabiso and Osirabiso forests are transformed by snow and ice. Have an inspiring time playing in the snow and having a snowball fight!【HIGHLIGHTS】Beginners can enjoy snowshoeing with ease.  Enjoy the great nature as far as the eye can see, such as icy trees, snow fields, and white birch forests.Walking and lying down on the fluffy fresh snow can be enjoyed by both children and adults.Find rabbit and antelope tracks, as well as the bed of a Japanese deer.【SCHEDULE】[11:00] Gather and confirm participants.Take your temperature and listen to a lecture on how to use snowshoes.Once you are ready, take the ropeway to the summit station.[11:30] Put on your snowshoes and start snow trekking toward Mugiso Pass!Enjoy walking on the fresh snow and playing in the snow.Take a break at a spot where we can see the three major Japanese Alps.[13:00] After finishing the trekking, return to Sanchoekimae station and take the ropeway down to the foot of the mountain.From the ropeway, you will have a beautiful view of the Yatsugatake mountain range, Mount Tateshina, Kurumayama, Kirigamine, and other mountains.When we arrive at Sanroku Station, we will break up to go home.【DETAILS】The first part of the trek is on a flat path. We will pass through a forest of birch trees and take a short break when we reach a spot where we can see the three largest Alps in Japan. After taking a break, we will climb up the freshly snow-covered mountain trail leading to Shimagare Mountain. Along the way, you will find various animal footprints and even the bed of a Japanese deer. As you descend from the top of the hill in the fresh snow towards Tsuboniwa, you can dive or lie down on the snow and enjoy the real thrill of snowshoeing!The view from the ropeway is also beautiful. You can see the Yatsugatake mountain range, Mount Tateshina, Kurumayama, and Kirigamine in front of you, and below you can see the snow-covered coniferous forest and skiers sliding down the slopes.Enjoy the contrast between the blue of the sky and the white of the snow!【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：2.5 hoursMeeting point：\Kitayatsugatake Ropeway,   Sky Restaurant Komakusa-tei on the 2nd floor of Sanroku Station(Tateshina Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture 391-0301)Access：<Access to Kitayatsugatake Ropeway (down)>  ■ If you come by car  About 25km (45 min) from Suwa IC on the Chuo Expressway. * For large vehicles such as buses, it takes about 60min (more in case of heavy traffic).* In winter, tire-chains are essential. Especially at the entrance of Pilatus, where there is a steep slope. Please drive safely.  ■ If you come by local busGet off at Chino Station on the JR East Chuo Train Line.Go to the West Exit, and board on the Alpico Kotsu Bus at Stop No. 2, bound for "Kitayatsugatake Ropeway" (about 60 min ride)Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：Guide fee, insuranceExcluded：Rental fee (snowshoe and stock set: 2,500 yen, winter shoes: 1,000 yen (if you wish)), ropeway transportation, small change (summit station toilet: 100 yen)Items to bring：lunch, drink, rations, towel, camera,￥100 coins (for toilets), SnackClothes：Dress in activewear clothes and comfortable shoes.Please wear warm clothing such as ski wear, gloves, hat, and thick socks (recommended for trekking or skiing).Goggles or sunglasses are recommended.Waterproof mountaineering shoes or snow boots are recommended.Participation requirements：・Over 10 years old・Not recommended for travelers with back problems.・Not recommended for pregnant travelers.・Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.Free WI-FI：YesToilet (Western-style) ：YesOther things to note：This is a winter-only plan (held only from Jan. 1 to Mar. 15). Depends on snow conditions.【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】Face masks required for travelers in public areasFace masks required for guides in public areasFace masks provided for travelers as neededHand sanitizer available to travelers and staffSocial distancing enforced throughout the experienceTemperature checks for travelers upon arrival【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.※The cancellation fee includes handling charges. 

【OUTLINE】This is a trekking tour to see a frozen waterfall by walking through the mysterious virgin forest of Tateshina during snowfall. Along with discovering unknown ferns and moss, learn more about regional Japan. 【HIGHLIGHTS】Stroll through the virgin forest through the snowy landscape, wearing traditional Japanese snowshoes made from bamboo.A local guide will introduce you to the charm of Japanese forest flora.Explore the nature around the Tateshina waterfall and embrace the beauty of the quiet landscape draped in snow. After exploring the area, we recommend you warm up with a day trip bath at the hot springs nearby! (Not included)【SCHEDULE】[10:30] We will meet at Tateshina Kogen Kaikan and take a body temperature measurement.When ready, we will leave.[10:35] We will wear snowshoes and stroll through the primeval forest and head for "Otaki".The snow-covered Otaki is a special scenery that can only be seen now.Please enjoy the collaboration of beautiful green moss and white snow. (About 20 minutes on foot)* If there is no snow, snowshoes will not be used.[10:50] Arrive at the waterfall! This waterfall, which flows through the depths of the luscious forest, is a hidden spot known by few. Take some nice photos in this wondrous place.[11:05] Return to the starting pointThe guide will introduce various types of moss that live in the forest. (Walk for about 20 minutes)[11:30] When you return to Tateshina Kogen Kaikan, we will be dissmissed.After this, let's warm-up at the one-day hot spring in the Tateshina area and heal your tiredness.【DETAILS】Get some fresh air at Tateshina Waterfall, located in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. During the snowing season, it is a healing space where you can enjoy the waterfall, greenery and snow at the same time. In this tour, we will head for Otaki and walk around wearing traditional Japanese snowshoes made from bamboo. We will tell you all about Japanese forest fauna and regional information that only locals know. After the tour, we recommend that you check out some of the local hot springs to warm up. *One-day hot springs are either "Tateshina Shinyu Onsen" or "Kosai no Yu". Please note that it depends on the situation of the day.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：60 minutesMeeting point：Tateshina Kogen Kaikan4035-753 Tateshina, Kitayama, Chino-city, Nagano Prefecture 391-0301Access： <By train>Get off at "Chino Station" on the JR Chuo Main LineAlpico Kotsu Bus "Kitayatsugatake Ropeway Line" Approximately 35 minutes, get off at "Pool Daira" and a one-minute walk<By car>About 30 minutes from Suwa IC on the Chuo ExpresswayAcross the street from "Pool Daira free parking lot"About 70 minutes from Saku IC on the Chuo ExpresswayAcross the street from "Pool Daira free parking lot"Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：Guide’s fee, Kanjiki Snowshoes, One-day bathing fee in the Tateshina areaExcluded：*Transportation, personal, and other expenses are not included.Items to bring：・Hokairo Hot pack・Hats and gloves (cold protection measures)・Hot drinks・Towel (for one-day bathing)Clothes：・Clothes you don't mind getting dirty or wet (it's cold, so please take proper measures against the cold.)・Shoes that are easy to walk with and can be used on snowy roadsParticipation requirements：A person who can walk for 1 hour or moreFree Wi-Fi：NoToilet：Yes (Western style)Other things to note：・ Transportation, personal, and other expenses are not included.・ This experience may be canceled depending on the weather. We will contact you by 17:00 the day before. In the case of cancellation due to weather, a full refund will be given.・ Please follow the guide's instructions and do not disturb other participants.・ Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. ・Please note that there may be no snow on the day of the tour.・One-day bathing is from 11:00 to 16:00 at "Tateshina Shinyu Onsen", and from 8:00 to 20:00 at "Kosai no Yu", so please enter as soon as possible.・Towels for day trip baths can also be purchased locally. However, it is not included in the plan. 【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】・Face masks required for travelers in public areas・Face masks required for guides in public areas・Face masks provided for travelers as needed・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff・Regular temperature checks for staff・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.※The cancellation fee includes handling charges. 

【STORY】In Kiso, where people frequently traveled through thanks to the Nakasendo trail, high-quality trees such as cypress grow. The locals have used these trees to make and sell products created from wood.One of these crafts is called the Oroku comb and is still made one by one by craftsmen today. The tools are handmade to suit each craftsman as well. These carefully made combs effectively remove dirt from the hair, stimulate the scalp, and improve blood circulation. Experience craftsmanship while walking along the Nakasendo, where you can feel the atmosphere of old Japan.【HIGHLIGHTS】Get a real sense of the wonders of craftsmanship by seeing the meticulous and careful craftsmanship up close. Take one of these treasured crafts home with you.Through interaction with craftsmen, hear their thoughts on the combs.The Oroku comb is a traditional craft that local people try to protect despite a shortage of successors. 【SCHEDULE】[09:15] Meet at Yabuhara Station＝Move on foot＝[09:30] Kiso Village Folk Museum: Introduction to the history of Kiso Village and the Oroku comb[10:30] Observe a craftsman's demonstration and hand sawing[11:30] Tea time with craftsmen[12:00] Stroll around Yabu Harajuku[13:00] Oginoya: Soba lunch＝Move on foot＝[14:15] Dissolution at Yabuhara StationAfter learning about the history and the Oroku comb at the Kiso Village Folk Museum, watch a craftsmanship demonstration. By experiencing part of the craftsman's work, feel the splendor of craftsmanship.After the experience, there is time to interact with the craftsmen while drinking tea, so you can listen to the story of how they have continued to make traditional crafts, and their commitment and life.【THINGS TO NOTE】Time：5 hoursMeeting point：JR Yabuhara Stationa　[MAP]Yabuhara, Kiso-mura, Kiso-gun, Nagano 399-6201Access：About 30 minutes by train from JR Shiojiri StationMinimum number of participants：2 peopleLanguage support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Guide fee・Experience fee・Meals (Lunch)）Clothes：Please wear clothes that are easy to walk in.Special support：Luggage storage is available.Free WI-FI：YesToilet：Yes (Western-style)Other things to note：In case of typhoon or heavy rain, the tour cannot be operated. (Operates in light rain)We will contact you by phone by the day before the experience.For safety reasons, children under the age of 12 are not permitted to participate.Please note that Oroku combs are only available for right-handed people. 【CANCELLATION POLICY】7 to 4 days before the tour date: 40% of the tour price3 to 2 days before the tour date: 60% of the tour priceThe day before the tour date, on the day of the tour: 100% of the tour price

【STORY】In the land of Ina Valley, instead of growing rice, the sericulture industry developed. They made high-quality silk and exported it.Ina Tsumugi is woven using unsuccessful silkworms that cannot be sold. Although it is said to be a poorly made silkworm, it is a high-quality product that has a good texture. Because it is all hand-woven, it cannot be mass-produced, and it is still being woven even though there are problems such as a lack of successors.【HIGHLIGHTS】Wear Ina Tsumugi, which is of good quality and feels good on the skin.Listen to your exclusive guide tell the story of the raw material silk, and why Ina Tsumugi developed.Interact with the craftsmen of Ina Tsumugi, who are still hand-weaving each piece.We will guide you to the Kubota Textile Industry, the only company that protects Ina Tsumugi.【PRICES】・Apply for 1 person：36,800yen (tax included)  per person・Apply for 2 people：19,700yen (tax included)  per person・Apply for 3 people：14,000yen (tax included)  per person・Apply for 4 people：11,150yen (tax included)  per person【SCHEDULE】[09:00] Gather & move[09:30] Get dressed Kimono[10:00] Learn about the history of silk in the Komagane area at the Komagane Silk Museum[11:15] Stroll around in kimono[12:15] Kimono return[13:15] Lunch (buffet at the restaurant in the Silk Museum)[13:30] move[14:00] Kubota Textile Dyeing Industry: Observation of Ina Tsumugi manufacturing process and weaving[15:00] Interact with craftsmen while drinking tea[16:00] Dismiss at JR Komagane Station  After learning about silk, which is the material used for Ina Tsumugi, you will walk around wearing Ina Tsumugi.Afterwards, at Kubota Textile Dyeing Industry, which is currently the only manufacturer of Ina Tsumugi, you will observe the process of making Ina Tsumugi and experience Ina Tsumugi weaving.You can interact with the craftsmen who are handcrafting each item with care.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：7hoursMinimum number of participants：1 personMeeting point：JR Komagane Station　[MAP]1 Higashimachi, Komagane-shi, NaganoAccess：About 1.5 hours from JR Shiojiri Station or about 4 hours by bus from Shinjuku StationTour conductor for 24 hours：No (local guide)Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：NoMeals (included in a tour fee)：Yes（Lunch：1）Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Guide fee・Experience fee・Meals (Lunch)Special support：Luggage storage is available.Free Wi-Fi：Yes Toilet：Yes (Western-style)Other things to note：◆Komagane Silk MuseumDepending on the number of participants, the time for putting on the kimono may change.Please let us know your height, body shape, and preferences at the time of booking.*If you are over 180cm, you will not be able to participate as there is no kimono for that size available.◆Kubota Textile Dyeing IndustryPlease do not talk to the staff who are weaving as we will observe the actual work.Also, please ask the guide when taking picturesLocal transportation expenses are to be paid on-site.In case of typhoon or heavy rain, the tour cannot be operated. (Operates in light rain)We will contact you by phone by the day before the experience.【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】 Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association【CANCELLATION POLICY】10 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%The day before the departure date of the tour　40%On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%After the tour departed, No show　100%

【STORY】The Tenryu River flows through the Minami Shinshu (Iida) area, and from this abundant water resource, Japanese washi-making (paper-making) developed. Motoyui was made from strong and high-quality Japanese paper to tie up samurai's hair. Each craftsman continues to make Japanese paper and mizuhiki.【HIGHLIGHTS】Experience two traditional crafts that connect stories. An exclusive guide will take you to each craftsman. Send a letter with the washi paper you make.【PRICES】・Apply for 2 people：55,050yen (tax included)  per person・Apply for 3 people：41,400yen (tax included)  per person・Apply for 4 people：34,550yen (tax included)  per person【SCHEDULE】[08:30] Gather & move[08:45] Shimokuken Community Center: Observe the raw materials and harvesting at Kozo field[09:30] ★Japanese Paper-making Experience: After making a postcard, interact with the craftsmen while drinking tea[10:50] ★Mizuhiki Experience: After observing the craftsman's demonstration, make one yourself[12:30] Goheimochi lunch at Imamiya Hanpei[13:45] Move & finishAfter seeing the kozo tree, which is used to make Japanese paper, experience making Japanese paper. Make your own original postcard. * Contents may change depending on the seasonAfter the Japanese paper-making experience, you will make mizuhiki.Please also pay attention to the story of Japanese paper and mizuhiki.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：5 hours 15 minutesMinimum number of participants：2 peopleMeeting point：JR Iida Station　[MAP]5356 Kami-Iida, Iida-shi, Nagano, 339-2566Access：About 3 hours by bus from Nagoya StationTour conductor for 24 hours：No (local guide)Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：NoMeals (included in a tour fee)：Yes（Lunch：1）Language support：Japanese, EnglishIncluded：・Guide fee・Experience fee・Local transportation fee・Meals (Lunch)    Participation requirements：Please inform us of any allergies or religious special needs at the time of booking.Special support：Luggage can be left in the car.Toilet：Yes (Western-style) Other things to note：In case of typhoon or heavy rain, the tour cannot be operated. (Operates in light rain)We will contact you by phone by the day before the experience.【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】 Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg., 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association【CANCELLATION POLICY】10 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%The day before the departure date of the tour　40%On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%After the tour departed, No show　100%

【STORY】The Suwa-Taisha shrine, one of the oldest shrines in Japan, was established on the foundation of a natural faith that originated with people during the Jomon period (From about 1300 to 2300 years ago) and their connection to nature. It served as a place for dialogue with various gods within nature, including prayers for abundant harvests, victory in battles, and the prosperity of descendants. Means such as drums have been used for this dialogue over the years.In particular, the Osuwa Daiko (Japanese drum), which has a rich history and culture in this region, evolved from the Kagura (sacred dance) offered to the Suwa-Taisha shrine and became a cultural art form that pioneered and developed the style of contemporary ensemble drumming. Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, a bearer of this tradition, will guide you to two representative shrines and temples in the region, allowing you to experience the history and stories of this region, which have overcome political challenges, while immersing yourself in the worldview of the Suwa faith.Finally, there will be a dedication performance of the Osuwa Daiko to the Suwa Daimyojin, the deity of Suwa-Taisha, where gods and buddhas coexist. Deepen your appreciation for this region through this reenactment of the communication that humans originally had with nature and the understanding of the local culture and natural faith.【HIGHLIGHTS】Explore Suwa-Taisha shrine, considered one of the oldest shrines in the country, and Buppou-syoryuji Temple with a guide to discover the world of natural faith.Experience the essence of natural faith up close through a special "dedication performance of Osuwa Daiko" at Buppou-syoryuji Temple.Engage in an exchange with Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, the guardian of Osuwa Daiko, who played a pivotal role in shaping today's Japanese drumming culture, and hear about his passion for the drums.【PRICES】162,500 yen (tax included) for 1~2 person/group166,250 yen (tax included) for 3 persons/group170,000 yen (tax included) for 4 persons/group190,000 yen (tax included) for 5 persons/group193,750 yen (tax included) for 6 persons/group197,500 yen (tax included) for 7 persons/group201,250 yen (tax included) for 8 persons/group205,000 yen (tax included) for 9 persons/group【SCHEDULE】[14:00] Meeting at Chino Station West Exit・After registration, we will take a taxi to Suwa-Taisha Upper Shrine Main Hall.[14:30] Suwa-Taisha Upper Shrine Main Hall・First, we will explore Suwa Taisha Upper Shrine Main Hall with guidance from Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto. ・You will gain an understanding of the unique concept of natural faith through discussions about the history of the Suwa-Taisha shrine, its architecture, and the Onbashira Festival.[15:30] hen, we will travel by taxi to Buppou-syoryuji Temple.[16:00] Buppou-syoryuji Temple・Buppou-syoryuji Temple has a strong connection with the Suwa-Taisha shrine, as it inherited and protected the essence, when the shrine's associated temple was destroyed during anti-Buddhist movements. ・We will provide insights into the connections and background that go beyond the shrines and temples.[16:40] Buppou-syoryuji Temple・At Buppou-syoryuji Temple, we will specially present a dedication performance with the Osuwa Daiko (Japanese drum) in front of the revered Suwa Daimyojin. ・The climax will include a special prayer by the head priest, where we will collectively send our wishes to the Gods and Buddhas.・Through hands-on drumming experiences and interactions with Mr. YAMAMOTO Makoto, we invite you to truly experience the spirituality of the people who pass down the culture in this region.[17:30] Taxi Transfer (Return to Chino Station)[18:00] Arrival at Chino Station, concluding the tour.【THINGS TO NOTE】Duration：4 hoursMeeting point：JR Chino Station Ticket Gate Exit (there is only one ticket gate)   [MAP]1-1 Tsukahara, Chino-shi, Nagano, 391-0001Access：・From Shinjuku, it takes approximately 2 hours by Limited Express Azusa・From Nagoya, it takes about 2 hours to get to Shiojiri, and approximately 30 minutes on the Chuo Main Line at Shiojiri・From Matsumoto Station, it takes approximately 30 minutes by Limited Express AzusaMinimum number of participants：1 peopleTour conductor for 24 hours：Yes（English Interpreter Guide）Accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter or Local Licensed Guide Interpreter：NoLanguage support：Japanese, English（English Interpreter Guide）*If you do not need an English interpreter-guide, the price will be different.  Please make a reservation here.Meals (included in a tour fee)：NoIncluded：・Taxi fee（Gathering at the station ⇨ Suwa Taisha Kamisha Hongu(main shrine) ⇨ Buppou-syoryuji Temple ⇨ Dissolution at the station）・Guide fee・English Interpreter Guide fee・Performance experience fee・Buppou-syoryuji Temple prayers and Ohuda(amulet) feeExcluded：・Purchase Omamori (amulets) at Suwa-Taisha Shrine and Buppou-syoryuji TempleClothes：From November to March, it gets very cold so a jacket is required.Special support：Infants are required to sit on laps.Other things to note：Please come to the meeting point by 13:55.Free Wi-Fi：NoToilet：Yes (Western-style)【TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS】Before booking the tour, please confirm the Tour Terms & Conditions and save the document.Check [TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS]（Japanese）【TOUR PLANNER AND CONDUCTOR】Regional Branding Institute Co., Ltd.Aqua Terrace UⅡ Bldg. 8F, 2-20-3 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 111-0034Travel Agency registered with a Tokyo Governor 2-7547A regular member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association【CANCELLATION POLICY】10 to 8 days before the departure date of the tour　20%7 to 2 days before the departure date of the tour　30%The day before the departure date of the tour　40%On the day of the departure date of the tour　50%After the tour departed, No show　100%