Yugaku no Susume Tabi Onsen Tour

and Spring Lab Co., Ltd. This project aims to enhance the value of Japanese hot spring culture and pass it on to the next generation. The 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi' entertainment tour has now started. ▶ Tour details and application: https://tour.l-tike.com/package_tour/domestic/event.php?id=1596575 Lao Cai Entertainment Co., Ltd. operates Lao Cai Travel, which offers an entertainment tour called 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi' that allows participants to learn about hot springs through digital content and connect that knowledge to real-life experiences in hot spring areas. The tour will provide opportunities to experience the culture, water quality, and history unique to hot spring areas. 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi' is a four-part series, and the first event, 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi Vol.1 in Kusatsu Onsen,' will be held on November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), 2026, as a one-night, two-day tour at Japan's representative hot spring 'Kusatsu Onsen.' The tour, planned under the supervision of hot spring expert Kyosuke Kitao, includes fieldwork at the hot spring area, source visits, hot spring guardian experience, acid hot spring experience, hot spring lectures, and comparative bathing at the source, offering experiences that allow participants to 'see, learn, and feel' hot springs. This tour offers a rich program that can only be experienced here, so please join us. Through the entertainment tour 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi' series, we aim to provide visitors with opportunities to visit hot spring areas, deepen their affection for the region through learning and experiences, and promote the sustainability of hot spring areas by expanding cooperation with hot spring areas across the country, contributing to the local economy and culture. Summary of the first event 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi Vol.1 in Kusatsu Onsen' - Tour name: 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi Vol.1 in Kusatsu Onsen' - Dates: November 14 (Saturday) - 15 (Sunday), 2026, one-night two-day - Location: Kusatsu Onsen (Accommodation: Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village) - Minimum number of participants: 35 - Planning and implementation: Lao Cai Entertainment Co., Ltd. ▶ Tour details and application https://tour.l-tike.com/package_tour/domestic/event.php?id=1596575 [First Session] Knowing Hot Springs (Introduction) Theme: 'Knowing Hot Springs - From 'Experience' to 'Understanding'' The first theme of the trip is to move from 'enjoying hot springs casually' to 'enjoying them with understanding.' This tour offers a rich program that can only be experienced here. <Experiences You Can Gain From This Tour> ① 'See' Observe the structure and function of the hot spring area, the history and culture of Kusatsu Onsen, and the natural hot springs, discovering the charm of hot springs that are usually overlooked, with expert explanations. ② 'Learn' Learn about the mechanisms that create Kusatsu Onsen, the characteristics and effects of the hot spring water, and the science of hot springs, learning knowledge that hot spring lovers should know, while actually experiencing it. ③ 'Feel' Experience the difference between sources, like 'tasting sake,' and take a bath while listening to explanations about the components of each source. You will 'appreciate the hot spring' in the same way that you would 'enjoy the individuality of sake or wine'! Those who thought 'I can't tell the difference between hot springs' will be surprised by the deep world of hot springs! This is a 'real learning trip' made possible with the support of the people of Kusatsu Onsen. <Main Experiences> - Photo session at the famous 'Ootaki no Yu' hot spring - 'Algae' 'Idoyukogome' that live in Kusatsu Onsen can be eaten? - Discover the secrets of the hot spring area with Professor Kitao - Learn from a current hot spring guardian at a famous inn! Experience the traditional hot spring guardian job - Learn about the formation of Kusatsu Onsen while visiting the source - Experience acid hot springs with litmus paper and pH measuring devices - Hot spring lecture! Comparative bathing at the source - 'Yugaku no Sosume Gacha (Kusatsu Edition)' will be available on smartphones <Participant-exclusive gift> - 'Kusatsu Tsū Vol.1 Natural Science Edition' Science Map (normally paid for sale) - 'Yugaku no Sosume' certificate presented to all participants - 'Yugaku no Sosume Tabi' limited event! Get a gift related to hot springs through a real-life gacha <Recommended for> - Those who want to gain knowledge about hot springs - Those who enjoy hot spring tours - Those who want to know Kusatsu Onsen more deeply - Those who like trips with learning and experiences - Those who want to have a trip that emphasizes learning and experiences - Those who seek authentic travel - Those who enjoy traveling and interacting with people and culture - Those who find regular travel unsatisfying Project Overview of 'Onsen Gacha! Yugaku no Sosume' Background and Purpose of the Project In hot spring areas across Japan, efforts are being made to address various challenges, including the preservation of hot spring resources and the securing of personnel. This project aims to help participants deepen their understanding of the uniqueness, history, and culture of hot springs, and to 'support hot spring areas while enjoying them.' The project seeks to evolve the value of hot springs by connecting knowledge and experiences, making them a part of daily life. New Value Created by the 'Digital × Physical' Integration This project uses the 'Gotcha!mall (Gacha! Mall)' platform provided by Grand Design Co., Ltd. to spark interest in hot springs through simple game content, deepening knowledge.