Mountain Ride & Ryokan Stay

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Zao isn't a theme park experience. It's real backcountry riding through one of Tohoku's most dramatic landscapes — the same mountains that turn cherry-blossom pink in spring, emerald green in summer, blazing amber in autumn, and ghost-white in winter. Your riding companion is the Dosanko, a rare and hardy Japanese breed known for its calm temperament and sure footing on mountain trails. Whether you've never sat in a saddle or you ride regularly back home, the program is shaped around you. After the trail, you'll soak in a natural hot spring ryokan, eat a proper Japanese dinner, and wake up to do it all again — longer ride, deeper into the forest. Day 1 Arrive at Shiraishi-Zao Station (Shinkansen from Tokyo — we'll pick you up). Meet your horse, get settled, then head out for a 90-minute cross-country ride through the Kurumi trails as the mountains shift into evening light. Dinner and hot springs at a traditional ryokan. Sleep well — you'll need it. Day 2 Morning warmup, grooming, then back on the trail for a full 120-minute ride. Lunch at your leisure, then a relaxed farewell before heading back to Tokyo — tired in the best way. From ¥90,000 per group Includes: riding fees, one night ryokan accommodation, bilingual guide & interpretation, local transfers and pick-up. Not included: meals, Shinkansen to/from Shiraishi-Zao, optional add-ons. (We're happy to arrange everything end-to-end — just ask.)