• Enjoy lush nature and a sense of tranquility walking high mountain trails | Glimpse a little-known side of Echigo-Yuzawa’s mysterious history | Hike to hidden statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy venerated by locals | Jump straight into the hike, with its convenient starting point at Echigo-Yuzawa Station | Learn from your English-speaking guide both the story of the statues and of Echigo-Yuzawa and its mountains

• A minimum of 2 people is required for this experience to push through. If the experience will be canceled due to not meeting the minimum, we will inform you to refund or reschedule. The maximum capacity is 5 people • Participants must be aged 9 or older • There are no restrooms on the hiking course • The course is not too long, but as there are some steep sections, please bring a trekking pole if you are not a confident hiker