[Recommended Spot &Activities Special Feature for summer] In the Kiso, you can Spot There are a beautiful Valleys and canoe that will take your breath away. Here are some of them! Kiso in the mountains also introduces recommended forest bathing spots. Please spend this summer in Kiso! !! -------------------------------------- 【Atera Canyon】 Restrooms available in Okuwa Village, an emerald green valley known for its Atera Blue. After sightseeing in Atera Canyon, why don't you have a delicious coffee and cake at "Coffee Katana" in Nojiri, Okuwa Village?! Please see the trip ideas on the Kiso Tourism Federation's Home page "Kiso Valley Rippu"! * Atera Canyon will be subject to traffic restrictions during the summer. July 13, 2024 ~ September 1, 2024. Shuttle buses and e-bikes are also available for rent. For details, please see the Home page of Okuwa Village. 【Kakizore Canyon】 Kakizore Canyon in Nagiso Town. A beautiful emerald green Valleys that is as beautiful as Atera Canyon. After enjoying a hike in the Kakizore Canyon, we also recommend Affoguard, which is popular at Tsumago juku's "Good Day Coffee". It takes about 25 minutes by car from Kakizore Canyon to Tsumago juku 【Akasawa Natural Recreation Forest】 A natural Cypress tree forest in Agematsu town with an average age of more than 300 years. Fun on the forest railway for forest bathing and forest therapy. *The park is scheduled to be open until November 7, 2024. 【Shizenko Nature Lake】 Shizenko Nature Lake in Otaki village. A natural lake formed during the earthquake in western Nagano Prefecture. You can fully feel the beauty created by nature. Here, you can experience canoeing from April ~ mid-November every year. You can also Fun canoe touring at Lake Ontake. *Reservation required TEL: 070-9119-6262　 【Lake OkuKiso】 At Lake Oku Kiso in Kiso village, you can experience SUP and canoeing. Activities in Nature while experiencing the beauty of the water of the Minamoto are the best! * Lake Oku Kiso canoeing, SUP experience until around October. Reservation required TEL: 0264-36-2777 ♦ If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact the Kiso Tourism Federation!

\Canoeing experience in Nayoro City, Hokkaido/ Nayoro City is streamed by the Teshiogawa River, which is a Hokkaido heritage site. The Tenshio River, which is the fourth longest river in Japan, is one of the attractions of the magnificent scenery surrounded by untouched nature. Why don't you take a relaxing canoe ride on the Tenshio River? It's a guided tour with rental items, so both beginners and kids can enjoy it! Period: June ~ September For inquiries, please contact: NPO Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association 01654-9-6711 If you want to enjoy the outdoors and activities, please come and visit!

【Otaki village】Shizenko Nature Lake September 14, 1984 Nagano Prefecture Western Earthquake A mountain collapsed in the Halfway up of Mt. Ontake, and a large amount of debris flowed was dammed by the Otaki River, creating a deep forest and a natural lake where the Valleys submerged. Natural heritage site "Shizenko Nature Lake". It's a photogenic place, but when you actually see it, it's a beautiful scenery that takes your breath away. It is an unexplored area that you should visit at least once. By the way, it is also a place that has been used as a filming location. ） Nature canoeing is held here. Period: April 20 to mid-November Not opens Time: Morning session 9:30~12:00 / Afternoon session 13:30~16:00 Fee Adult 6,500 yen junior high school students and older / 4,000 yen for elementary school students / 3,000 yen for infants 4 years old and older, including equipment and accident insurance. Cash payment only on the day. Apply from the Home page. Please search for "Shizenko Nature Lake Nature Canoe Tour"!!

GANKE FES ’24 Confirmed! Ganke rises on the lakeshore of Kuttari Lake, a place where Ainu myths endure. We are excited to announce GANKE FES ’24, set against this spectacular location. Date Saturday, July 6th, 2024 GANKE FES is a festival themed around “sway, dance, play, feel,” offering a variety of experiences including music, art, food, activities, a market, camping, and sauna. Enjoy Hokkaido-style music in multiple settings—on canoes, under shady lawns, or beneath the stars—at GANKE FES. Discounted tickets for local residents are on sale at Shintoku Town Community Center! Hours Weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15 Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Enjoy some time for yourself in Hokkaido! Sahoro Resort Hotel now offers mountain bike rentals and canoe experiences. Feel the fresh breeze as you cycle to Hokkaido-style landscapes near the hotel, such as Karikachi Kogen Park and Poppo no Michi, sights you can best discover by bike. You can also paddle a canoe on Shinnai Pond near Sahoro Bear Mountain. Originally developed by Indigenous people to approach game without being noticed, the canoe is a perfect way to relax and soak up Hokkaido’s great outdoors.

Thank you for your patience. Bike rentals are now available in front of Shintoku Station. This season, due to popular demand, city bikes and mountain bikes are loaned free of charge. *Electric-assist bicycles are 1,000 yen per day* From Shintoku Station, please fully enjoy Hokkaido’s nature, cuisine, railway heritage, and a wide range of activities! If cycling feels too tough, we also offer rental cars.

Clear streams in Wakayama Prefecture were canoeed down the river, and many people were enjoying the fresh green season.

Sahoro Lake Campground opens on Wednesday, May 1! Sahoro Lake Campground, which had been closed for the winter, reopens on the same day. The campground is a free-site area on the shore of Sahoro Lake, created by the construction of Sahoro Dam, and it offers facilities such as cooking areas and toilets. You can relax amid vast greenery or enjoy activities on Sahoro Lake like fishing. Maximum number of tents: 500 Fee: Free #Hokkaido #Tokachi #Shintoku #Shintoku Tourism Association #Campground #Sahoro Lake Campground #Canoe#SUP #Fishing #Nature

Photograph of Lake Shiman in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture with cherry blossoms The weather is nice and warm, or it's an activity. There were people enjoying canoeing. The view from the top of the crystal clear water is exceptional, isn't it? They added ♪ a sense of excitement to my work

I’m Aoki from the Teshikagacho Regional Revitalization Team!! At the Mashu–Shibecha–Tsurui Promotion Board, we ran a 3-day, 2-night monitoring tour for international students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China attending Japanese language schools, showcasing the winter natural beauty and gastronomy of Eastern Hokkaido. I accompanied the group in Teshikaga from the afternoon of the second day through the final day 😊 For lunch we went to Marukibune, where you can enjoy Ainu cuisine, and had a venison rice bowl called “Yasei-don.” We then visited Retara Chip on the shore of Lake Kussharo for souvenirs and swan spotting, followed by popular spots including Lake Mashu Kamuy Terrace and Mount Io MOKMOK Base ✌️ That night we stayed at Oyado Kinkiyu, with the buffet served in a separate building, Honeysuckle♪ Guests enjoyed dishes made with local ingredients and an all-you-can-eat feast of large crab—did they enjoy the crab? 🦀 Afterward we joined a nighttime tour of the hot spring river and learned about Kawayu Onsen♨️ How was the onsen at the ryokan afterward?? 😊 On the final day, after breakfast, we tried a headwater canoe experience guided by Matatabi, the canoe operator🛶 Wearing dry suits, we played by the riverbanks and in the snow, and everyone’s smiles and energy lifted our spirits 😆 Later we took the train from mashu station, ate boxed lunches from the local-ingredient-focused diner and coffee shop Poppotei, and headed to Kushiro Station 🚃𓈒𓂂𓏸 I hope this trip became an unforgettable experience for everyone 🙏 I, Aoki, also learned a great deal ✨ Thank you very much.

Boating in the Seto Inland Sea.

Would you like to cool off by playing in the water? Tomakomai City offers many places to splash and play in the water. You can try canoeing on the river or enjoy water play at parks. At Lake Utonai, which also serves as a Roadside Station, you might be lucky enough to see various wild birds and animals playing in the water…!! Bibi River Canoe Contact River Division, Road and River Section: 0144-32-6495 Roadside Station Lake Utonai Address: 156-30 Uenae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1365 Phone: 0144-58-4137 Utonai Lake Wildlife Protection Center Address: 156-26 Uenae, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido 059-1365 Phone: 0144-58-2231

This is the "Nayoro Sightseeing & Town Planning Association" in Nayoro City, Hokkaido. Nayoro City is located in the northern part of Hokkaido and is known for producing glutinous rice, which boasts the largest acreage in Japan, and asparagus, which boasts one of the highest yields in Hokkaido. Since it is located in the north of Hokkaido, where the cold is severe, the temperature is low throughout the year, especially the average temperature in January is -8.6°C, and the average temperature in February is -14.9°C, which is the lowest among Japanese cities. At dawn in the cold winter season, the water vapor in the air freezes into small ice crystals, and you can see the "diamond dust" of the fantastic scenery that sparkles in the sun. You can also experience the sun pillar, where the reflection of the light of the diamond dust looks like a pillar in Nayoro City. Here are some of the highlights, sightseeing spots, and popular gourmet foods in Nayoro Town. First of all, I would like to introduce "Nayoro City Kitakuni Museums". Nayoro City Kitakuni Museum is a facility built for the purpose of learning about the natural environment and culture of northern countries and connecting them to the future. In the "Kamui Forest" corner, you can learn about the nature and culture of the Ainu. In addition, in front of the Kitakuni Museum, the SL snow removal train "Kimaroki" is on display, so please take a look. Next, I would like to introduce "Nayoro Park". The park is surrounded by a forest that combines virgin forests and artificial forests, and the cherry blossoms in the park bloom in late May, and many cherry blossom viewers visit. There is also a park golf course, a tennis field, and a baseball field in the park, making it a facility that everyone from Adult to children can enjoy. The last place I would like to introduce is "Hokkaido Sun Pillar Park". Seasonal flowers bloom in the park, and the summer sunflower field became popular as a filming location for the 2011 movie "Stargazing Dog". There is an auto camp site, and it is also a base for bikers who enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido. There are many other recommended spots such as "Nayoro City Astronomical Observatory Kitasubaru", "Nayoro Piyasiri Ski Resort", and "Mt. Piyasiri". When you come to Nayoro City, please enjoy the specialty products as well as the sightseeing spots. Nayoro City is a thriving agricultural area where glutinous rice, glutinous rice, asparagus, pumpkin, sweet corn, etc. are produced. Please enjoy nutritious vegetables grown in the great outdoors. These Specialty Products of Nayoro City can be purchased at Roadside Station "Glutinous Rice Village Nayoro". Access to Nayoro City is about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Asahikawa City and about 2 hours and 45 minutes by car from Sapporo City. We will continue to regularly send out Information that will make you want to visit Nayoro Town, which is full of attractions, so please look forward to it.

Kushiro Marsh canoe in winter when there are few people. Stepped ice art is created by the waves formed by canoes at the water's edge. It was a beautiful canoeing experience like the road to heaven. #Outdoor #Photo Contest

Paddling in a canoe to the middle of Lake Motosu and looking at Mt. Fuji is the best outdoor pleasure.

Early in the morning, canoe autumn leaves hunting at Lake Chuzenji in Nishikiaki!

Canoeing around Lake Chuzenji in Nishikiju is the best!

Went canoeing in Hagure, Saitama and I managed to turn red thanks to a nice sunburn. Was super tired the next day after a ton of canoeing but still managed to get a good amount of sightseeing done in Gyoda. Visited Oshi Castle 忍城 and the nearby museum, bought some tabi shoes from a shop that’s been in business for more than 100 years 創作足袋千代の松, stopped by a couple of shrines and enjoyed some of Japan’s scenic beauty. Had a total blast, and one of the locals even gave us some incense as a gift for visiting Gyoda!

📍 Hokkaido / Cape Kamui You can see the horizon about 300 degrees around. The sea is also beautiful and the view is ✨ superb.

📍 Amami Oshima You can go through the mangroves by canoe. The feeling of canoeing through the mangrove tunnel is very fun as it feels like an adventure!