Summer in Japan

ADULT HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE

Saturday, May 7 Departs at 7 a.m. Returns at 2 p.m. $130 per person | $80 R4R price Ages 18+

Enjoy a lesson in basic horseback riding techniques and then a short trail ride. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided for lunch! Includes: Transportation, guide and horseback riding • Beginner-friendly activity

KIDS HORSEBACK EXPERIENCE

Saturday, June 4 Departs at 8 a.m. Returns at 2 p.m. $85 per person | $55 R4R price Ages 7+

Take your kiddos for their fi rst horseback experience. This activity is held in an enclosed horse ring. When you aren’t riding, families may enjoy the horse park and a picnic lunch. Parents receive FREE transportation with registered children. Includes: Transportation, guide and horseback experience • Beginner-friendly activity. • There are height or weight restrictions for this activity. Ginzan Onsen

YAMAGATA EXPLORE

Saturday, June 18–Monday, June 20 Departs at 7 a.m. Returns at 4 p.m. $450 per person | $350 R4R price Ages 18+

If you’ve already endured a Misawa summer, you know just how hot things are going to get! Stay cool as we tour Northern Japan’s best swimming holes and waterfalls. Plunge into the refreshing water at the base of Akiu Falls, experience the refreshing mist of Nametsu falls and relax while fl oating the crystal clear waters of the Momijigawa River. Top all this off with a one night stay in the enchanted Ginzan Onsen Village; a true Japan bucket list experience. • Moderately challenging activity • Swimwear is required. • Ginzan Onsen is NOT a tattoo-friendly onsen.

Nebuta Festival Akiu Falls

NEBUTA FESTIVAL DANCING

Friday, Aug. 5 & Saturday, Aug. 6 Departs at 2 p.m. Returns at midnight $45 per person | $30 R4R price All ages welcome

Dress up and join in the Aomori Nebuta Festival parade as a dancer! Without a doubt, this is one of the most well-known festivals in Japan. The festival is held during the fi rst week of August each year and features nightly parades of giant illuminated paper fl oats depicting traditional Tsugaru art and thousands of chanting dancers and drums. The full parade takes place for six nights through downtown Aomori City. Includes transportation, guide and traditional Nebuta costume • Moderately challenging activity; jumping and dancing in summer heat is a strenuous activity.