Transportation Included | Private Tour for 1 Group – First River Adventure! A Fun Family Experience

Set along the crystal-clear Nobori River in Minamiuonuma, this family-friendly tour lets you safely enjoy river activities with an experienced guide. Splash in the water, search for fish and insects, then head out on a small adventure after lunch to swim in the river and enjoy refreshing waterfalls. Our professional river guide carefully teaches safe river play and provides full support, making this an ideal experience for first-time visitors and families with young children. Create unforgettable summer vacation memories surrounded by beautiful nature.

For Grades 3 and Up | Private Group Tour with Pickup Included | Explore Oku-Yuzawa's Hidden Crystal-Clear River!

Escape the crowds and enjoy an exciting private river adventure at a hidden crystal-clear stream in Oku-Yuzawa. Perfect for older children and adults who are looking for a more adventurous experience. Walk through pristine streams, swim in refreshing pools, enjoy waterfalls, and experience natural waterslides depending on river conditions. Our professional river guide provides careful instruction and safety support, making this an excellent introduction to authentic river exploration. Discover the beauty of nature and enjoy a special summer adventure.

Transportation Included | From 1 Person – Harvest Fresh Vegetables & Enjoy a Premium Koshihikari Rice Ball Lunch

Enjoy harvesting seasonal vegetables in a beautiful farm in Echigo-Yuzawa. After picking fresh produce grown by local farmer Yumiko, you'll make and enjoy delicious rice balls using premium Uonuma Koshihikari rice together with freshly harvested vegetables. This hands-on farming experience lets you connect with nature while learning about agriculture and local food culture. Suitable for all ages, including infants, making it perfect for families, couples, and friends. In case of rain, indoor activities such as straw crafts, lavender stick making, and cotton spinning are available, allowing you to enjoy traditional rural experiences regardless of the weather.

【Pickup Included / From 1 Guest】Explore the Works of Ishikawa Uncho, the “Michelangelo of Echigo”

Ishikawa Uncho was a master woodcarver who was active in Niigata from the late Edo period to the early Meiji era. He left numerous vibrant and dynamic wooden carvings in temples throughout the prefecture. His talents extended beyond woodcarving to stone sculptures, paintings, and even temple design. Today, more than 1,000 of his works still remain in Niigata. This tour is guided by Niigata Tourism Charisma Guide Suiko Nakajima, who was so captivated by Uncho that she even published a book about him.

【With transportation / From 1 person】Popular Kiyotsu Gorge & Ryugakubo Spring – Enjoy local cuisine in an artistic setting

At Kiyotsu Gorge, the magnificent columnar rock formations and emerald-green stream deeply impress visitors. In 2018, an artwork from the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale was created, and at the Panorama Station at the end of the tunnel, a fantastical space unfolds where the gorge scenery is reflected like a mirror on water.

[Pickup Included / From 1 Person] Spring in the Snow Country: Countryside Walk to See Katakuri Flowers

[Single participants welcome! Pickup included] Minamiuonuma City in Niigata Prefecture is a famous flower destination where colonies of the “spring fairy,” katakuri can be seen throughout the area. A local guide will take you to the best viewing spots at the peak season.

【A Retreat to Rest Yourself in Fresh Green Urasa】

Enjoy a retreat tour through Minamiuonuma in early summer, where rice fields reflect the sky like mirrors, while walking along the British-born “Footpath.” Relax your mind and body with breathtaking views of the Echigo Sanzan mountains, gentle local cuisine, and the natural hot spring “Urasa Onsen.” Spend a special healing moment surrounded by scenery only seen during this beautiful season.

A New Winter Experience! Snowfield & Low Mountain Trekking with Air Snowshoes Enjoy Winter on the “Footpath” in Urasa

A day trip experience to enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of snow country and the local cuisine of Minami-Uonuma, Niigata. Walk freely on pure white snow that can only be experienced in winter with light and fun air snowshoes! Even beginners can fully enjoy winter nature at a relaxed pace together with a guide in this small-group tour.

March 20、28、29 is fully booked!

Pure Snow Camp

A new way to enjoy snow country beyond skiing and snowboarding! Enjoy snowshoeing, hammocks, lunch on the snow, diving into snow after a tent sauna, and more — fully immerse yourself in the snow country experience. (All activities are guided.)

[Pickup Available / From 1 Guest] Winter Visit to Kiyotsu Gorge & Karl Bencks Traditional Folk House Café

[Solo guests welcome! Includes transportation] Visit the popular Kiyotsu Gorge in winter and admire its columnar rock formations, emerald-green stream, and the fantastical Panorama Station. Enjoy a modern-style lunch inspired by local cuisine, then visit a traditional folk house café associated with Karl Bencks.

[Pickup Available / From 1 Guest] Hakkaisan Fermentation Theme Park & Snow Country Culture Tour

Explore the charms of snow country Uonuma with a local guide. Visit popular spots such as Untoan Temple, “Uonuma no Sato” operated by Hakkaisan Brewery, and Bokushi Street with its beautiful covered walkways — all efficiently guided with departure and arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

【Pickup Included / From 1 Guest】Popular Kiyotsu Gorge & Famous Ryugakubo Spring with Hegi Soba Lunch

★Limited-Time Special Price★ 【Solo travelers welcome / Pickup included】 Visit Kiyotsu Gorge and the famous natural spring “Ryugakubo” (admission ticket included). For lunch, enjoy Niigata’s specialty Hegi Soba noodles.

Mikuni Highway Shiozawa-juku “Bokushi Street” & Nonohana-kan Museum

Shiozawa-juku is known for its beautiful snow-country townscape with traditional “gangi” covered walkways and as a production area of the high-quality textile “Echigo Jofu.” It flourished for centuries as the cultural and economic center of the Uonuma region. Visit the memorial museum of Bokushi Suzuki, author of the bestseller “Hokuetsu Seppu,” which describes life in the snowy Edo period, as well as Aoki Sake Brewery, a historic brewery with over 300 years of tradition and beloved locally. Even in summer, you can still see traces of the region’s heavy winter snowfall. Discover the hidden charms of Shiozawa on a guided walking tour led by a local expert.