Enjoy Natural Wonder!

Learn about the nature programs availble in Itoigawa.

※Extra fees apply when hiring guides for each course. Please contact us for more information.

【Activity】 Stone Sample Collection

Discover the beautiful and fascinating world of minerals by collecting stone specimens along Itoigawa's coast! This activity is made possible by the astounding variety of stones and minerals in Itoigawa.

Place
Oyashirazu Coast, Omi Coast, Itoigawa Coast
Season
April - November ※Depending on weather
Fee
500 yen (Incl. sample case and pamphlet)
Activity Time
30 min and up

【Activity】 Fossil Excavation

Coral, Bryozoa, trilobytes and other ancient fossils can be unearthed at the Fossil Valley excavation area. Hammers, goggles, buckets and glove rentals are included. Students can take their discovered fossils home with them.

Place
Fossa Magna Museum - Fossil Valley (Outdoors)
Season
April - November
Fee
300 yen
Activity Time
30 - 120 min

【Excursion】 Kotakigawa Jade Gorge

This National Natural Monument is Japan's largest jade deposit. Massive boulders of raw jadeite can be seen naturally strewn about in the currents of the Kotakigawa River. The massive limestone face of Mt. Myojo towering above the gorge is a sight not to be missed! The nearby Jade Gorge Fishing Park offers visitors a chance to try mountain fishing and enjoy freshly caught trout and other fish at outdoor firepits.

Place
Kotaki, Itoigawa
Season
May - October
Fee
Free
Activity Time
30 min and up
   

Fossa Magna Park

This park features an exposed section of the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line, a massive a fault line which splits Japan between two continental plates. The park also features one of Japan's largest pillow lava formations.

Place
Nechi, Itoigawa
Season
April - November
Fee
Free
Activity Time
60 min

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Nature Experiences

  • Fossa Magna Park
  • Kotakigawa Jade Gorge
  • Stone Collecting

Culture Experiences

  • Batabata-cha Tea
  • Traditional Cuisine (Sasazushi and Soba)
  • Salt Trail Hiking and more

School Exchange Programs

  • Class participation and exchange
  • Sumo demonstration and experience
  • Training Center Tour

Snow Country Experience

  • Ski (Alpine & Cross Country)
  • Snow Trekking
  • Snow Games & More

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