Outdoor Recreation Trips

MORIOKA SANSA FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, AUG. 1

DEPARTS AT NOON $45 PER PERSON | $30 R4R PRICE AGES 18+

This festival is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest taiko drum festival and parade in the world. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture as over 10,000 taiko drummers take part in the parade along with thousands of dancers dressed in traditional local costumes.

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA COURSE

COURSE #1: THURSDAY, AUG. 5–SUNDAY AUG. 15 COURSE #2: THURSDAY, SEPT. 9–SUNDAY SEPT. 19

TIME: PER INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE $650 PER PERSON | $350 R4R PRICE AGES 12+ (PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED UNDER AGE 18)

Learn to dive! Open yourself up to a whole new world of experiences as you explore life below the waves. The PADI Open Water SCUBA Course is the most recognized diver certifi cation on the planet and you can get it right here in Misawa! Our expert instructors will teach you everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun anywhere in the world.

JOIN THE NEBUTA FEST

FRIDAY, AUG. 6

DEPARTS AT 4 P.M. $45 PER PERSON | $30 R4R PRICE AGES 18+

Dress up and join in the parade as a dancer! Without a doubt Japan’s most well-known festival world-wide! The Nebuta 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.

SUP & SNORKEL

SATURDAY, AUG. 7

DEPARTS AT 7 A.M. $45 PER PERSON | $30 R4R PRICE AGES 16+ (PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED UNDER AGE 18)

NEW TRIP

Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) are one of the easiest ways to quickly gain access to loads of fun places not reachable by foot. They are lightweight, easily transportable, and the basics can be learned quickly. (HINT HINT We also rent them at Outdoor Recreation) On these fun trips we will bring along our snorkel gear in case we happen to encounter private beaches or coves ideal for taking a dip in the ocean.

CAPE TAPPI DIVE

SUNDAY, AUG. 8, AUG. 29

DEPARTS AT 7 A.M. $120 PER PERSON | $80 R4R PRICE AGES 12–15: JUNIOR OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION WITH PARENT ALSO PARTICIPATING AGES 16–17: OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION WITH PARENT PRESENT (DIVING OR NON-DIVING) AGES 18+: OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION

Enjoy the warm waters of the Japan Sea and the best dive site in Aomori Prefecture. Explore an underwater swim-through arch and volcanic rock grottos unique to northern Japan. This site is ideal for all skill levels and especially well-suited for those new to the sport (maximum depth is 50 feet.) This tour is for certifi ed scuba divers only (please bring your certifi cation card to enroll.)

WATERFALL TRAINING

SATURDAY, AUG. 14

DEPARTS AT 8 A.M. $45 PER PERSON | $30 R4R PRICE AGES 18+

A trip for those who do go chasing waterfalls. Cleanse your mind and soul thru a Shinto purifi cation ritual. In the traditional art of Takigyo, the practitioner stands under a cascading waterfall to cleanse onself in front of the gods and release impurities. Longing for water-based activities in your life?

MT. IWATE OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING

SATURDAY, AUG. 7–SUNDAY, AUG. 8

DEPART AT 6 A.M. $75 PER PERSON | $50 R4R PRICE AGES 18+

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING

The best things in life are worth working for, and watching the sun rise from the summit of Mt. Iwate is truly a life changing experience! Join the adventure team from Misawa Outdoor Recreation as we challenge ourselves to overcome this monster of stone and soil. Experience backpacking in true Japanese fashion by overnighting in a primitive mountain hut, viewing the evening stars, cooking what you carry, and feeling the new day’s fi rst ray of sunshine kiss your face on the summit of Mt. Iwate. This is a physically challenging activity. There is a mandatory pre-trip briefi ng at the Outdoor Recreation Center.

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COOLING OFF IN SENDAI

SATURDAY, AUG. 21–SUNDAY, AUG. 22

DEPARTS AT 8 A.M. $175 PER PERSON | $100 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.

CAMP & PADDLE TAZAWAKO

NEW TRIP

SATURDAY, AUG. 21–SUNDAY, AUG. 22

DEPARTS AT 7 A.M. $100 PER PERSON | $50 R4R PRICE AGES 16+ (PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED UNDER AGE 18)

Lake Tazawa located in eastern Akita prefecture is Japan’s deepest lake at 423 meters. We will pack up all our gear for a weekend of fun in the sun for some traditional tent based lakeside camping. Camping, cooking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and swimming will be the main attractions available each day. We most certainly will visit a local onsen in the evening. There is a mandatory pre-trip briefi ng at the Outdoor Recreation Center.

NIGHT KAYAKING LAKE TOWADA

NEW TRIP

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

DEPARTS AT 3 P.M. $45 PER PERSON | $25 R4R PRICE AGES 16+ (PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED UNDER AGE 18)

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Night kayaking will start before sunset and fi nish after dark in the calmest areas of Lake Towada. Distance isn’t the goal of night kayaking, having an exciting adventure is! See your kayak lights illuminate the lake bed below you thru the spring-fed crystal clear waters of Lake Towada. This will easily be one of your most memorable moments in nature while stationed in Japan; not to mention some killer Instagram photos ;) This trip uses sit-on-top kayaks and light bars.

FAMILY KAYAKING

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

DEPARTS AT 9 A.M. $25 PER PERSON | $15 R4R PRICE AGES 6+ (PARENTAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED UNDER AGE 18)

Less than 30 minutes from the main gate is a beautiful pond full of colorful Lotus Blossoms and you’ll get to see them up close from your kayak! Absolutely no experience is required, we’ll show you everything you need to know and outfi t you for fun! We have single kayaks for ages 13 and up and doubles so those ages 12 and under can share with an adult.