【Review ranks】 Sanin / Sanyo in Hobby / Cultural experience

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At the Kanfu Ceramic Center, we always hold a pottery class where visitors can feel free to experience the fun of "handcrafting" and "shrinkage". We offer a variety of pottery experiences from everyday pottery to authentic Bizen pottery. We can accept groups of up to 100 people from 1 person. We offer several types of courses, so you can choose according to your experience and convenience ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Experience making rush hand-woven coasters. Why don't you make your own colorful coaster by weaving the grass you want to dye colorfully one by one? You can experience it in a room with a veranda while looking at the elegant Japanese garden. ◆ We take sufficient preventive measures against infectious diseases and conduct experiences ◆ ・ Only one group will be given the experience at a time, and the room is well ventilated. ・ Hands will be disinfected when you come to the store, and the staff will wear a mask. ・ On the day of the event, and if you have a cold-like symptom such as fever or cough, please come to the store. Please refrain from doing so.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

At "Sabo Fuwari", which opened in October 2022 by the long-established Japanese confectionery shop "Shokindo", which was founded in 2015 and has been in business for 156 years, you can rent out an elegant Japanese sweets making experience in a stylish store based on white. You can enjoy delicious matcha and original sweets. First, choose your favorite theme from the fresh sweets that change with the season, and enjoy the "Nerikiri experience". Even if it's your first time to touch namagashi, the staff will kindly and carefully give you a lecture, so you can enjoy making Japanese sweets without being nervous. After the Nerikiri experience, enjoy your handcrafted sweets with delicious matcha. Eating Japanese sweets with authentic Urasenke-style matcha will be the best luxury time together with making yourself. Lastly, enjoy cold tea and original sweets made only for the participants of the experience, “Otome no Yukigoromo”, which is made by wrapping Shokindo’s representative product “Awayuki” in baked sweets baked on the spot! If you ask questions about the etiquette of matcha tea, the history and culture of Shimonoseki and Shokindo, etc., Mr. Nishihara will teach you various things in a friendly and fun way. While feeling the history of a long-established local Japanese confectionery shop, enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets in a private space... Please enjoy such a luxurious hour.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00

It is a pottery "Kazekoshi kiln" (Fugetsu kiln) presided by ceramic art writer "Hiroshi Mishima". Anyone, from small children to the elderly, can easily enjoy pottery. The work with your finger will be remembered forever. How about a pottery experience? 15 minutes walk from Fukuyama station.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

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• For Groups
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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Sakaneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Izumo, which was founded in the 5th year of Meiji. Such a long-established Japanese confectionery store opened Kissa&co Sakaneya in April 2017. At Kissako Sakaneya, we are holding a Japanese sweets making experience for groups of 3 or more people. While the craftsman will tell you about Japanese sweets and anko, you will make 2 each of 2 types of seasonal namagashi (4 in total). After the experience, you can relax slowly as it is at the cafe. Choose from matcha, coffee, black tea, matcha latte, orange juice, or yuzu squash.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:15 / 13:30 / 14:45 / 16:15 / 17:30

You can experience a simulated archery at a mini archery range where the distance to the target is shorter than the usual 28m. Children aged 5 and older to adults, even those with no experience can experience the fun, excitement, exhilaration, and difficulty of Kyudo, a traditional Japanese martial art. There are no places nationwide where you can easily experience archery, so it is a rare experience content. You can shoot about 60 arrows. The bodice and shooting arrows will look great on social media and will be a good memory of your trip. A 3-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome, with good access. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Program explanation and wearing Kyudo uniform / hakama ② Kyudo, explanation of tools and wearing tools / demonstration ③ Lecture, shooting experience ④ Commemorative photo and bodice, putting on and taking off tools, original sticker presentation

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In stage Miyajima of peace picture scroll, why not take a commemorative photo wearing the costume of the Heian aristocracy? Since the costume coat is, you do not need to get dressed specially. The photo was taken, it is also possible to "transfer picture" as it is to the rice paddle (surcharge). How in the tourist memorial to Miyajima?

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• Age 4～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30

We offer experiential lessons to learn how to play the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto. You can play a complete piece within 90 min session. All lessons will be conducted in English.〜Flow of the day〜18:00 Demo performanceThe instructor will showcase koto performance.18:05 Greetings/Class IntroductionThe instructor will give greetings and explain the lesson content.18:10 Brief Koto Lecture & Video Watching18:15 Lesson ProperParticipants will learn about posture when playing the koto, the history of the koto, how to tune it, explanations of each part, and how to read music scores.19:00 Playing SakuraThe lesson will focus on learning to play the famous song 'Sakura' on the koto.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

●Half-day course (morning or afternoon)● Experience meditation at the historic Shoun-ji Temple ● Calm your mind by copying sutras ● See things related to the Ura clan, the castle lords, such as images and tombs of Munekatsu Ura at Shoun-ji Temple ● Visit the chief priest Enjoy tea while listening to the story 10:00 (14:00) Zazen meditation experience at Shounji Temple 10:30 (14:30) Sutra copying experience 11:00 (15:00) Talk by the chief priest and tea

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a private kagura performance where a small group of 1 to 10 people can enjoy Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art that has been passed down in the western part of Shimane Prefecture since ancient times, at Ryugozen Shrine in the hot spring town of Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture. Iwami Kagura is a dance that has been practiced since ancient times in the Iwami region of western Shimane Prefecture, mainly based on Japanese mythology, and is danced to lively music while wearing gorgeous costumes woven with gold and silver threads and expressive masks. It is a traditional performing art that has been passed down. With this plan, you can enjoy a local sake pairing from ``Wakabayashi Sake Brewery,'' a sake brewery in Onsentsu that has been in business for over 100 years, in a private space limited to one group per day and a maximum of 10 people. After the performance, you can also get to know the behind-the-scenes aspects of traditional performing arts, such as interacting with dancers, trying on costumes, playing music, and taking photos. In addition, the ``Kagura Cup,'' the cup into which sake is poured, is handmade by ``Kameya Ceramics,'' a company that manufactures the stone tiles that decorate roofs in the Iwami region, and you can take it home as a souvenir after viewing it. (For customers who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, we use Iwashimizu, Wakabayashi Sake Brewery's brewing water, and also enjoy ``mulberry tea,'' a material used to make Sekishu washi paper used in the production of Kagura masks. *Seasonal) (The tea leaves may change depending on the situation) If you like tradition, history, and theater performances, you can enjoy it regardless of your age or nationality.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

☆★Available long-sleeved kimono plan is now available★☆ This is VASARA's standard long-sleeved kimono rental plan that allows you to enjoy your special day in a more glamorous way. The regular price 49,390 yen (tax included) plan is now 18,590 yen (tax included)! Please enjoy the experience of creating the area around the obi and more advanced kimono because it is a furisode. This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling services. Would you like to make your important day look gorgeous with a glossy long-sleeved kimono? ～Flow of the day～①Visiting the store/Reception②Choosing a kimono③Dressing/hair setting④Going out⑤Returning

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

☆ ★ New retro modern plan is now available ★ ☆ You can enjoy various coordination by combining popular antique kimono and optional accessories ♪ You can expect a small face effect by putting lace on the half collar ♪ Cute kimono from influencers and models Coordination is very popular ♪ Kimono rental VASARA thoroughly supports your "fun" memory creation! White walls and Namako walls, tiled roofs, digging water surface and willow trees. We have prepared brilliant kimonos in the townscape unique to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. It is a plan that includes kimono / yukata rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed and take a walk in a gorgeous kimono for a day.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

*:.｡..｡.:*★ (For women only) Great value for students!! Student discount plan ★*:.｡..｡.:* Up to 46% OFF (Retro modern hair set plan 8300 yen excluding tax ➡ Excluding tax 4,500 yen) This is a great plan for students as you can choose your favorite grade from standard kimono to retro modern kimono! ! A hair set worth 2,200 yen is usually included in the plan price! Please choose your favorite hair set from the specified catalog. You don't need to bring anything with you! (*Please present your student ID, school pass, school homeroom app, etc.) Additional options can be selected at the store on the day. (Please pay for additional options on the day at the store.) 〇 Regarding returns - Same-day rentals are available until 5:30 pm.・For returns between 17:30 and 18:00, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged per person. *Extended stay is 2,200 yen (tax included) per person and can be rented until 17:30 the next day. .♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜～Reasons for choosing “Rental Kimono Basara”～① Free dressing! The dressing will be done by a professional dresser. Of course it's free! ② Plenty of accessories too! We carry a wide variety of items to make your kimono look cute, such as hairpins and lace accessories. Enjoy your own original style by arranging it in various ways. ③ We can store your luggage! We can also store your luggage so that you can enjoy walking around town in a kimono. Customers using kimono rental may keep one baggage free of charge. ④ The student discount plan usually includes a hair set worth 2,200 yen! VASARA stylists will make you even prettier. Choose your favorite hairstyle from our catalog! *.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*Student discount plans cannot be used for male reservations. Please make a reservation from the standard plan. *Make-up is not included.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

If you want to take a photo that includes the scenery, this plan is for you! In this day and age, there are many ways to have fun! We have items that will make you look great even if you come empty-handed, so please ask us! 1. Use SNS to enjoy a fulfilling experience! 2. Take beautiful photos and enjoy the memories and the sense of fulfillment of coming to the sand dunes! 3. Enjoy delicious food in a costume at the Tottori Sand Dunes! Why not add a little spice to your fun? Dress up in a rental costume and ride a camel to feel like you're in Arabia! The Tottori Sand Dunes have a beautiful landscape! Beautiful sea, sky, and sand dunes! Take your favorite photo at the beautiful Tottori Sand Dunes with a beautiful sunset! There are as many possibilities as your imagination, so you can take a one-of-a-kind photo! Costumes are available for women (free size), as well as men and children. (You will be asked to confirm the use of each costume during the process, so please make a reservation for the number of people you will be using.) Reference images will be updated from time to time. (If you have any questions, please contact us) *Please note* We also accept rental costumes on-site for tour customers, but the number is limited. If you are able to make a reservation in advance, please do so through the reservation site whenever possible. Depending on the season, you may need to take measures against heat stroke. The opening commemorative event has ended. (Customers of the 1-Day plan can come at any time!) Benefits: Photogenic half-day plan (one costume change) : Solid 1-Day plan (two costume changes)

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

If you want beautiful photos, this plan is for you! In this day and age, there are many ways to have fun! We have items that will make you look great even if you come empty-handed, so please ask us! 1. Use SNS to enjoy a fulfilling experience! 2. Take beautiful photos and enjoy the memories and the sense of fulfillment of coming to the sand dunes! 3. Enjoy delicious food in a costume at the Tottori Sand Dunes! Why not add a little spice to your fun? Dress up in a rental costume and ride a camel to feel like you're in Arabia! The Tottori Sand Dunes have a beautiful landscape! Beautiful sea, sky, and sand dunes! Take your favorite photo at the beautiful Tottori Sand Dunes with a beautiful sunset! There are as many possibilities as your imagination, so you can take a one-of-a-kind photo! Costumes are available for women (free size), as well as men and children. (You will be asked to confirm the use of each costume during the process, so please make a reservation for the number of people you will be using.) Reference images will be updated from time to time. (If you have any questions, please contact us) *Please note* We also accept rental costumes on-site for tour customers, but the number is limited. If you are able to make a reservation in advance, please do so through the reservation site whenever possible. Depending on the season, you may need to take measures against heat stroke. The opening commemorative event has ended. (Customers of the 1-Day plan can come at any time!) Benefits: Photogenic half-day plan (one costume change) : Solid 1-Day plan (two costume changes)

• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 17:00

If you want to take a memorable photo, this plan is for you! In this day and age, there are many ways to have fun! We have items that will make you look great even if you come empty-handed, so please ask us! 1. Use SNS to enjoy a fulfilling experience! 2. Take beautiful photos and enjoy the memories and the sense of fulfillment of coming to the sand dunes! 3. Wear a costume and enjoy delicious food at the Tottori Sand Dunes! Why not add a little spice to your fun? Dress up in a rental costume and ride a camel to feel like you're in Arabia! The Tottori Sand Dunes have a beautiful landscape! Beautiful sea, sky, and sand dunes! Take your favorite photo at the beautiful Tottori Sand Dunes with a beautiful sunset! There are as many possibilities as your imagination, so you can take a one-of-a-kind photo! Costumes are available for women (free size), as well as men and children. (During the process, you will be asked to confirm the use of each costume, so please make a reservation for the number of people you will be using.) Reference images will be updated from time to time. (If you have any questions, please contact us) *Please note* We also accept rental costumes on-site for tour customers, but the number is limited. If you are able to make a reservation in advance, please do so through the reservation site whenever possible. Depending on the season, you may need to take measures against heat stroke. The opening commemorative event has ended. (Customers of the 1-Day plan can come at any time!) Benefits: Photogenic half-day plan (one costume change) : Solid 1-Day plan (two costume changes)

• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Stroll around the city of Hiroshima, an international city of peace, in a yukata and create unique memories! ! All necessary items such as yukata, obi, clogs, and bag are included in the price. Flow of the experience [1] Hiroshima Kimono play Please come to the Wa-no-gakusha. [2] Choose a yukata. [3] The staff will dress you. [4] You will be asked to go out. *Please note that hair styling is not included in the price. *The room is equipped with an ozone sterilizer and deodorizer to prevent corona.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In Tsuwano, which is famous for tea, Shusuien has been running a tea garden for four generations. In 2021, the “Tea Terrace” was born in the tea plantation of Shusuien. In this plan, Mr. Kenshiro Tanaka, the 4th generation owner of Shusuien, will teach you how to make delicious sencha directly on the tea terrace. Spend a relaxing 90 minutes enjoying tea and Japanese sweets while gazing at Mt. Aono, the symbol of Tsuwano, and the tea fields.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

～Yukata dressing experience～Put on a yukata and walk around the traditional buildings preservation area [Yakagecho Shopping Street]. You can choose a yukata that suits you. (Our staff will also help you) During the dressing experience, we will keep your luggage other than valuables for free! ========================================

• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It will be a plan to make matcha by yourself. ① Please complete the reception 10 minutes before the start time. 2.Explanation about the experience 3.Experience making matcha (if requested, we will guide you through the order)

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• Age 15～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Recommended not only for sightseeing, but also for those who want to leave a memory of their visit to Yakage! For those who couldn't wear Hakama for graduation/entrance/coming-of-age ceremony, now you can take pictures and leave memories. In a 100-year-old old folk house, you can wear hakama and kimono and take Instagrammable photos. Especially the view from the corridor on the second floor is the best. The mountain in the background is Arashiyama, and the Oda River flows in front of it. You can see the scenery like a painting. The glass of the window is Showa glass, and the reflected scenery looks distorted, so you can shoot beautiful scenery.

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• Age 7～Age 89
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

It is a townscape walking tour of the world heritage Iwami Ginzan. On this tour, you will walk around the historic townscape of the World Heritage Site with a local guide from the Iwami Ginzan Guide Association. *Please note that this tour does not visit the mine shaft where silver was mined. The people of the town have continued to live in consideration of the landscape while protecting the ruins. As you walk through the town, you can feel the way of life that unites the community and values the town. During the tour, you will stop by a long-established confectionery shop that has been around since the Edo period and enjoy interacting with the locals. At Kanzeonji Temple, you can see the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ruins and the townscape lined with red Sekishu tiles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide. One bottle of mineral water is provided for each participant. After the tour, you will receive a souvenir of your participation.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

At the quaint samurai residence Chofu Mouri Residence, you can casually experience matcha hospitality while gazing at the Japanese garden.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a local gathering. Guided by the chief priest, you will be guided through a memorial hall where you can view items of high historical value related to the Battle of Ishiyama, a battle fought with Oda Nobunaga. Afterwards, you can enjoy a peaceful moment of peace while looking out at the beautiful Japanese garden. Empty your mind by copying sutras, which is a form of meditation. You can forget about everyday stress and refresh your mind and body. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Parking available. You will receive a welcome drink and the chief priest will say a prayer. Sutra copying experience and visit to Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch Shojin ryori while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden

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• Age 7～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a day tour that walks around Tadanoumi, Takehara City. Tadanoumi is closely related to the name of Taira no Tadamori (the father of Taira no Kiyomori). After climbing Mt. Kurotaki with a guide and seeing the beauty of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea like a diorama, you can enjoy seafood rice bowls topped with plenty of fresh fish. After Zen meditation and sutra copying at Shoun-ji Temple, you will tour the history of Kagi Castle and Tokoura Shrine, which are closely related to the Kobayakawa navy. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:00 Meet at Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd parking lot (in front of Aohata Jam Deck) 9:10 Kurotakiyama hiking 11:30 Ajidokoro Sunrise Lunch 13:30 Winning Zen meditation and sutra copying experience 15:00 Town walk 16:00 Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd Parking Lot

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a plan that includes a taxi meeting at Takehara Station. The tour runs every Tuesday and Wednesday. After arriving at Chozenji Temple grounds, you will be welcomed with a Nembutsu prayer and a welcome drink by the chief priest, and then tour the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Hall within the grounds with commentary from the chief priest. Here, the flag of the Ishiyama Battle Army and the list of those killed in battle at Fort Amagasaki during the Battle of Ishiyama are preserved. This flag was used during the ``Battle of Ishiyama'' (1570-1580), a battle between Oda Nobunaga and his followers at Honganji Temple.At the request of the third chief priest Enzai, his followers, mainly members of the Fujiwara clan, organized Kihata-gumi, and along with the Mori army, they formed the Kihata-gumi. After setting sail and going to support Ishiyama, we will enjoy copying sutras in a vault overlooking a Japanese garden with the motif of ``heart.'' Afterwards, enjoy copying sutras in front of a beautiful Japanese garden. Sutra copying is a form of meditation. Meditation time will be a time to heal your everyday stress. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. This is a special cuisine and space that can only be enjoyed here. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at JR Takehara Station. Move to Chozenji. Sutra copying experience and visit to the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch at 11:30 AM Shojin Kaiseki cuisine while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden After this course, you will have free time. We recommend a free stroll through the Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District. Takehara City (Hiroshima Prefecture) Townscape Preservation District, known as the Japan Heritage ``Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District'' and ``Aki's Little Kyoto'', has been designated as one of the top 100 cityscapes, and was also designated as a Japan Heritage Site in 2019. Ta. Takehara is said to have first been cultivated as a manor land for Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto during the Heian period under the Private Property Law of Konta Eiten. During the Muromachi period, Mori Motonari's third son Takakage (who was adopted by the Kobayakawa family and became Takakage Kobayakawa) spent his childhood there. Takakage was one of the people who received the ``Three Arrows' teachings'' from Motonari and supported the Mori clan system. Later, in the late Edo period, it developed through salt fields and sake brewing, and it is said that it boasted an 80% share of Hiroshima prefecture's salt production at the time. There are three sake breweries: Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Fujii Sake Brewery, and Nakao Jozo. Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whiskey, known as the ``father of Japanese whisky,'' is from Takehara. Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Masataka's birthplace, still operates in the townscape preservation district to this day. Around this time when salt and sake were developing, Rai Sanyo, a Confucian scholar and author of ``Japanese Foreign History,'' which had a great influence on the patriots at the end of the Edo period, was active. The former home of Sanyo's grandfather, Kiyoshi Yoriyoshi, is located in the townscape preservation district. (Excerpt from the Japan Historical Travel Association) At the annual Takehara Longing Road, the town is beautifully illuminated with candlelight and bamboo lanterns set in the townscape preservation district. The atmosphere of the old house leaking through the lattice door is also very atmospheric, giving you the illusion of having traveled back in time.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 18:00

★ COOL HIROSHIMA ★ Japanese calligraphy is an artistic form of writing with a brush and ink to express your mind. As a traditional visual art, people look at the calligraphy and appreciate the beauty and impressions of characters and their meanings. Unlike paintings or other writings, you have only one chance to write with a brush. The brush strokes cannot be corrected or even rewritten. Usually, you need to sit straight on the floor and focus on calligraphy, but in this plan we provide tables and chairs for overseas visitors as they may find it difficult to sit on the floor. Our school is located in central Hiroshima and easy to access, come stop by on your visit to this area if time permits between your sightseeing programs.​ ​ As a memory of your Hiroshima trip, join our special Japanese calligraphy experience offered by a professional instructor. ※English speaking guide is available. ※ Gift brush and plain folding fan included.

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