Educational Field Trip

Rikuzentakata City Local Experience/Exchange Menu

mysterious cave

Yugen Cave is said to be the oldest limestone cave in Japan, and you can see the geological formations from 350 million years ago. Inside the cave, there are fossils such as crinoids and brachiopods, and stalactites such as icicles and flowstones, allowing you to see, touch, and learn about the ancient earth and life. learning effect Learn about ancient creatures such as crinoids, brachiopods, and scale trees. The cave was created by nature over a long period of time, and you can experience the geology and crustal movements firsthand. message to teacher The inside of the cave can be visited regardless of the weather. Higashiyama Town is one of Japan's leading treasure troves of fossils. This is a natural cave museum where you can learn about the history of the earth, including the first fossilized crinoid calyx found on bedrock in Japan.

Private lodging experience in Rikuzentakata City

The private lodging experience in Rikuzentakata City allows students to participate in real life and experience the real life, culture, values, and personality unique to this area while spending time with host families. .

Ryusendo Cave Shimizu River mountain stream fishing experience

You can experience fishing in the Shimizu River while enjoying the nature along the promenade inside Ryusendo Cave Park. learning effect You can experience mountain stream fishing and learn the importance of food. message to teacher You can experience the feelings of fishermen and learn about the importance of food that you don't usually feel.

Historical Park Esashi Fujiwara no Sato

This is the only reproduction in Japan of a temple-style building, the residence of the Heian aristocrats. Enjoy various experiences while experiencing traditional architecture. learning effect You can experience Japanese history up close. message to teacher You can feel the history and culture of the Heian period up close.

Koishihama Picnic Cruise

Koishihama is a brand of scallops from Ofunato that is known for its large scallops, thick flesh, and rich flavor. Why not take a fishing boat out to sea with Ofunato City's fishermen who make a living by cultivating scallops? On the boat, local fishermen will tell you local stories and their own experiences during the Great East Japan Earthquake as they operate their fishing boats. For an additional 500 yen, you can tour the farm where they produce the branded scallops ``Koishihama'' and even sample ``Koshihama'' fresh from the sea on the spot. The taste of the freshest scallops eaten on the sea is truly exquisite! learning effect By learning about the lives and thoughts of people who make a living in the primary industry, you will deepen your understanding of food and producers. In addition, by hearing about the time of the earthquake, the present, and the future outlook, you can use it as an opportunity to reconsider the earthquake and reconstruction.

Geibikei boat trip

At Geibikei Gorge, one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots, you will experience a boat ride where the boatman skillfully maneuvers the boat with a single rod. We will be sailing round-trip with a warning of slow currents. You can also enjoy meals on a boat while enjoying the four seasons of Geibikei.

Hakuenkai charcoal grilling experience

It is one of the leading producers of high-quality charcoal in the country, and you can experience charcoal making, which has been passed down from ancient times, as well as authentic charcoal making and decorative charcoal making, depending on the number of people and the content.

Unexplored Okawa Gold Romance Village “Gold Digging Experience”

The more you do gold panning, the more you learn how to use a special pan (panning pan) and find a place to store heavy items (gathering place).In the middle of nature, where time passes slowly, while protecting the environment. It is a leisure activity. On educational trips, you can learn about various histories and cultures through gold panning. learning effect Through gold panning, you can have fun learning about the history, stories of gold dust, and the great achievements of goldsmiths that will go down in history. message to teacher The joy of finding sparkling gold dust in the iron sand left in the panning pan is exceptional. You'll never forget the story of gold dust and other history told by a local history expert.

“Easy to understand clean energy and environmental learning” through tours of wind power generation and biomass facilities

You can learn about energy and the environment while touring various clean energy facilities such as wind power generation, solar power generation, and biomass power generation.

Flour becomes bread: Stone oven pizza experience

Experience one of the seven transformations of flour: becoming bread. learning effect Make bread while breathing in plenty of natural air! Pizza baked in a stone oven is perfect for home economics, social studies, cooking, and authenticity! message to teacher Even if you are surrounded by an abundant natural environment, you cannot experience the true blessings of nature unless you pay close attention to it. At our facility, you will face nature head-on and experience its deep bosom. Perfect for forest school!

Hiraniwa Kogen Independence Trail (Forest Boardwalk)

By nailing boards to the rails, we will create a wooden walkway that is considerate of the natural environment and allows people in wheelchairs and the elderly to walk through nature on their own. You can freely write messages and pictures on the board. learning effect By building a wooden path, you can not only extend the distance, but also foster a good understanding of barrier-free conditions and a sense of consideration in the process of building it. message to teacher Independence Trail is all handmade. Please join us in creating a boardwalk that connects and extends the thoughts of many people.