Activities
- Availability:
- April 15 -November 27, 2022 *Not available during winter
Oirase Shuttle Bus
- Availability:
- April 15 -November 27, 2022 *Not available during winter
A free shuttle bus connects the hotel to the midstream area of the Oirase stream. We recommend taking the bus to the midstream area and then enjoy the walk from there.
- Availability:
- April 16, 2022 - November 26 *Please refer to the details for the dates.
Stargazing Experience
- Availability:
- April 16, 2022 - November 26 *Please refer to the details for the dates.
The area around the hotel has little artificial lighting, making it ideal for stargazing. You’ll be able to experience the seasonal starry skies from spots that are within walking distance from the hotel.
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5
Moss Trail
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5
Moss creates gorgeous scenery in Oirase Gorge. You will take a walk along the stream with a magnifying glass and observe the beautiful moss, glittering with water droplets.
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5
Oiase Guided Walk
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sun, Nov 5
A nature guide with great knowledge of the nature around the hotel will accompany you on this classic tour. You will walk around the Oirase mountain stream and enjoy the many beautiful sights. This tour is also recommended for first-time visitors to Oirase Gorge.
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sat, Nov 25
Private Tour
- Availability:
- Sat, Apr 15, 2023 – Sat, Nov 25
A nature guide with great knowledge of the nature around the hotel will accompany you on this tour, which is limited to 1 group per day. You can choose between the “Oirase Gorge course” and the “Tsutanuma course.”
- Availability:
- May 20, 2022 - November 6 *Service will be suspended for some dates due to maintenance.*Days out of service due to maintenance: 5/18, 5/26, 5/30, 6/2, 6/21, 7/7, 7/26, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12
Keiryu Open-top Bus Tour
- Availability:
- May 20, 2022 - November 6 *Service will be suspended for some dates due to maintenance.*Days out of service due to maintenance: 5/18, 5/26, 5/30, 6/2, 6/21, 7/7, 7/26, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12
It is a tour that goes around Oirase mountain stream in an open-top bus without a roof overflowing with an open feeling. You can fully enjoy the exhilaration of running through the great nature and the superb 360 degree view. Here is an image video of the tour (transition to YouTube)
- Availability:
- Thu, Jun 1, 2023 – Sun, Nov 26
Keiryu Breath
- Availability:
- Thu, Jun 1, 2023 – Sun, Nov 26
It's a program where you listen to the sound of a mountain stream and stretch while breathing deeply to your heart's content.
- Availability:
- Fri, Apr 14, 2023 – Sun, Nov 26
E-bike Rental Service
- Availability:
- Fri, Apr 14, 2023 – Sun, Nov 26
You can rent an e-bike, a power-assisted electric bike. Have fun riding it along the mountain stream.
- Availability:
- All year
Moss Ball Making Workshop
- Availability:
- All year
You’ll make your own original kokedama using moss, ferns, and other plants found along the Oirase Gorge.
- Availability:
- All year
Oirase Lamp Making Workshop
- Availability:
- All year
Create a gourd lamp with a motif of moss and ferns growing along the Oirase Gorge stream. You’ll be able to take home the finished lamp together with a special base.
- Availability:
- Sat, Jul 1, 2023 – Thu, Aug 31
Oirase Cider Festival
- Availability:
- Sat, Jul 1, 2023 – Thu, Aug 31
We offer 30 kinds of carefully selected cedars from 10 breweries in the prefecture, and you can enjoy cocktails made with cedars.
- Availability:
- Thu, Jul 20, 2023 – Thu, Aug 31
Dr. Oirase Moss
- Availability:
- Thu, Jul 20, 2023 – Thu, Aug 31
An activity where children can learn about mosses that live in Oirase Stream. We will search for moss in mountain streams with a nature guide and compile it in a report.
- Availability:
- Tue, Aug 1, 2023 – Thu, Aug 31
- Availability:
- Fri, Jul 7, 2023 – Thu, Jul 20
Tsuta Forest Firefly Watching Tour
- Availability:
- Fri, Jul 7, 2023 – Thu, Jul 20
Three kinds of natural fireflies live around Tsuta Numa at the southern foot of Mt. Hakkoda. You can see fireflies dancing in the forest at night.