Sumita Forest Guide

Sumita Town

Coast

Contact
280 Yokamachi, Kamiariju, Sumita-cho, Iwate 029-2501
“Sumita Forest Guide” Executive Director Keiichi Sasaki
How to Apply
Reservation required at least 2 weeks in advance (Reception hours: Weekdays 16:00-20:00)
TEL: 080-2817-8248
FAX: 0192-48-2323
E-mail: keiichi_pc_mail@yahoo.co.jp
Number of Guides
19 men, 6 women (25 total)
Activity Period and Hours
throughout the year
Guide time: 3-4 hours (10:00-14:00)
Holidays
August 13th to 16th, December 28th to January 5th
Guided Areas and Characteristics
・Sumita Town (mainly Taneyamagahara Forest Park)
・Everyone from nursery school children to the elderly can casually stroll around.
Guide Method
Stroll/Walking
We can also incorporate nature games if you wish.
Guide Fee
1 guide for every 10 people (guide fee 5,000 yen) Negotiation required
Remarks
Main annual business ・Spring Taneyama walking party Location: Taneyamagahara Forest Park Timing: Early May Contents: Flower and green viewing party (appreciation of clusters of Katakuri and Kikuzaki Ichige) ・Autumn Taneyama walking party Location: Taneyamagahara Forest Park Season: Mid-October to late October Contents: Walking course (Walking in nature while observing trees etc.) I walk a lot. ) Walking course (Take a leisurely stroll while listening to the guide's explanation, Feel nature with all five senses. ) Wreath (made from the colorful nuts I collected) Vegetable dyeing (a gift from nature, dyed in warm colors) ・Winter Taneyama walking party Location: Taneyamagahara Forest Park Timing: Early February Contents: Observe the winter buds of trees waiting for spring and the footprints of animals.