【Review ranks】 Things to do in Chiba Page 2

• Age 5～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 06:00 / 13:00

This plan allows you to easily enjoy authentic lure fishing. The main fishing method is "Tairaba". It is a simple fishing method, so even inexperienced people, women, and children can enjoy it for the first time. It is possible to target a variety of fish species, from blue fish such as red sea bream, yellowtail, and warasa, to bottom fish such as red grouper, red grouper, and rockfish. Beginners to fishing boats are also welcome! You can have a fun time with your family, couples, and friends. If you are a beginner, the staff will kindly and carefully teach you. If you do not have any fishing equipment, you can rent all fishing equipment. You can easily participate empty-handed. Many people rent everything, so please apply with confidence. If you wish, for the charter plan, you can also enjoy a BBQ on the boat at the marina before departure or after returning to port. (The BBQ plan is an optional setting. It costs 2,200 yen per person.) At the BBQ, you can eat the fish you caught as sashimi or salt-grilled! (The fish you caught will be cooked by the staff on site.) Foreigners can get advice on fishing if a Japanese interpreter is available.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

★☆ Plan Description ★☆★☆ Foil Japan Boarding time 2 hours ★☆ Children are charged the same price as adults. Would you like to try the latest water sport "foiling"? It's exciting for all levels, from beginners to experts. Our knowledgeable instructors will provide detailed board handling and safety instructions before you begin. For beginners, don't worry, we also offer foiling lessons using rental gear. We also offer a variety of surfing, wing foiling and downwinding options to gain experience, improve your skills or try a new board. Maximum of 6 people per boat★This tour fee is for one person, regardless of age. For schools/groups, please contact us. It can be arranged for schools / companies / clubs / associations, etc. / We will provide you with an experience that you cannot usually get. Our knowledgeable staff will convey a lot of knowledge to customers in an easy-to-understand and interesting way. In addition, the tour contents can be changed according to the customer's needs. The trained staff of the Seafali team will deliver the best memories to our customers and leave you with a smile on your face. ★ Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time ★ Our RIB boats are equipped with special seats so you can relax and enjoy the ride ★ Free wetsuit rental if required can. ★According to Japanese law, life jackets must be worn at all times while on board. (Free rental) ★If the minimum number of people reserved is not 2, the tour may be canceled. Thank you for your understanding. .

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is not enough with one experience set! We will guide you at a special rate of only 2 sets for the first time

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Would you like to try Wakeboarding for the very first time? We offer a trial course for beginners only to make you feel how exciting and fun this water activity is! Including boards and life jackets, all equipment you need is provided at shop, so please come and try casually!

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• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

Want to start surfing? Movement in nature, such as such as for the maintenance of physical strength, your children from Year to people of Yes, I would like you to Come once experience! Let's have a good time together! Female teachers will teach each one carefully. We are waiting for you.

• Age 18～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

You can enjoy SUP leisurely only with your friends. It is also recommended for those who want to play at their own pace. (It will be reserved only for those who have experienced SUP) * There is no lesson on this course.

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• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a walk on the sea like a water strider with SUP. SUP is a new marine sport called Stand Up Paddle. You ride on a large board similar to a surfboard and use a paddle to move across the water, much like cycling. Since it is standing, you can see the ocean far into the distance and enjoy the scenery that will remain in your heart. You will be required to take a course first, so even beginners can experience it with confidence. In about 30 minutes, you will be able to row a SUP by yourself! Excellent transparency! The sea of ​​Katsuura is called the Maldives of the Kanto region! The sea in Katsuura is characterized by its white sand, high transparency, and abundance of marine life. If you take a flight in the morning, you have a high chance of encountering sea turtles from June to October. If you are lucky, you may even encounter dolphins or whales. There are many tropical fish, so you can also snorkel along the way.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

First !! If you want to experience To wake surfing is the first one, you can fun and experience of itself. Since the necessary tools, such as board and life jackets will be free rental, come in peace please.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 74
• 1～2 hours

◆It's not the best season for swimming yet, but the best season is to have the empty sea all to yourself.The sea with no people is crystal clear and the best season [From Chiba] ``Nearest station near your hotel'' ◆Safety first ◆Recently there have been many snorkeling accidents doing. This plan is not an assembly line work, but a small group of up to 4 people (in order to ensure safety, we will divide the group into groups and enter the sea with 2 people.) We will give you a slightly longer lecture so that you can relax and understand. After you have mastered the skills, we will tailor the training to your level. Due to the small number of participants and long lectures, we apologize for the inconvenience, but the participation fee will be a little high. If you agree with the idea, please consider it. thank you. ★Summary★ You will be healed by the mysterious world of the sea. In the summer, the beach opens and the snorkel area is limited and crowded. The beach is not yet open, so you can secure a parking spot. There are also changing rooms and showers. (Fees apply) (Information will be provided after application). Now, let's enjoy the sea of ​​Moriya Coast, the most popular beach in Chiba Prefecture. (Schedule) Meet at the site (designated parking lot) (*parking fee is to be paid by each person) We will give a lecture to those who are new to snorkeling. ① Size matching of rental equipment. (Fin, boots, mask, snorkel) *Fin cannot be worn during the beach season due to Katsuura City regulations. ②We will explain how to snorkel on land. ③Put on your equipment and practice in the shallow water where you stand tall. ④Watch the fish in the shallow shallows. If you can swim, move on to a different location★Even if you can't swim, you can use a snorkel to breathe while keeping your face in the water. ★There is no need to worry as the number of participants is limited to a maximum of 4 people at a time. ★Our staff will work with you to the fullest. ★・Real snorkel? I want to learn the correct skills as there are many snorkeling accidents.・I want to snorkel as much as I can.・I want to try it at a popular beach that I often go to in the summer.・I want to practice before doing full-scale snorkeling at Maldives Resort.・We have the equipment, but it is difficult to carry it around.・Underwater souvenir photo included (data) ★ Recommended points for this plan ★ ・In order to address customers' concerns and ensure skill practice, the number of participants is small. ★Access (15 minutes walk from JR Kazusa-Okitsu Station)★Introduction to snorkeling points★The water at Chiba Moriya Coast is beautiful. You can easily watch fish even in shallow, hidden spots. Also, the location is great. ★What to bring★ If you have towels, swimsuits, sandals, and contacts, please bring spares. ★Included in the price★ Staff fee, snorkeling training & equipment set (mask, snorkel, fins, boots)

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Feel free to have the swimsuit, towel, sandals in summer and the inner of the dry suit in winter underwater You can try the world. Diving After learning the basics of, practice in the shallows, let's go see the fish now!

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Experience roasting, grinding, and dripping coffee beans! The coffee and sweet potatoes you make yourself are the most delicious in the world♪ If you bring your own ingredients, you can make your own original sandwiches! Free shuttle service available from the nearest station★Outdoor Field CIMAX x Tokyo Buggy Village A super hidden spot for forest play, 60 minutes from the city center! You can experience cooking over an open fire. First, make a bonfire and make coffee, hot sandwiches, and sweet potatoes. (If you don't like coffee, you can change to corn potage) You can do all the steps yourself (from collecting firewood). There is a manual, so if you follow it, you can make it delicious with peace of mind♪ Even if it's not delicious, it's sure to be a wonderful experience★If you absolutely cannot do it, please let the staff know. You can also bring your own equipment and ingredients to cook. [Coffee] Roast the raw beans, grind them into powder in a mill, boil water, and make it with paper drip. [Hot sandwich] You will be given a sandwich with cheese, ham, and butter. It will be baked in a hot sandwich maker. *Ingredients may change. [Roasted Sweet Potatoes] Throw sweet potatoes into the bonfire and wait for 30-40 minutes. *Additional options include coffee beans, hot sandwich refills, and ice cream, maple, butter, and other toppings for your roasted sweet potatoes. ★About the bonfire It will be an open fire. We will show you where the open fire is. ★About overtime After the experience time (3 hours) has elapsed, you can extend it. 3 hours/1,000 yen per person (1,500 yen after 6pm) ★About the experience fee Only one group (1-3 people) can use the experience at the same time. It is a 3-hour system. The experience fee includes the cost of materials for one person. Each additional person will cost 1,000 yen. Maximum of 3 people per group. Example: If a group of 3 people applies and starts at 3pm, the experience fee is 3,000 yen + 2,000 yen for 2 additional people = 5,000 yen in total (tax included) ★★Please contact us if you would like to experience with 4 or more people★★

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• Age 6～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

MALIBU in Katsuura used to host the World Surfing Championships. Malibu is one of the birthplaces of Japanese surfing. However, most of the waves are suitable for beginner surfers. The waves are powerful and easy to ride, so the takeoff rate (standing on the board) is 100%. A former tour pro surfer and lesson professional who grew up in Katsuura provides easy-to-understand instruction. Please leave your knowledge of the sea and how to enjoy it to us. Even a 78-year-old woman can now ride waves on her own! !

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

America's nationwide popular recreational vehicles rental company "El Monte RV" has opened in Japan!​ ​

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Glass workshop Sand Play is a concept that "shape human thoughts". Let's make your original glass tableware with sandblasting experience. The instructor will help you properly so that you can shape your thoughts. We also accept group participants. Your favorite wine, sake, I will bring you a bottle, such as shochu, is a plan that can carve your favorite design and message. Indispensable to the free gift of the important day, design containing commemorative bottle. If much trouble, why not design your own?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

El Monte RV, a company specializing in camper Rental, which has a network throughout the United States in the United States where travel by camper is popular, has landed in Japan! ! ★ Driving with a normal driver's license ★ Diesel 4WD, so you can enjoy a safe and comfortable camper life. Three models are available: Cordrives, Cordbanks, and Watercress Voyage TYPE-W. Equipped with all-vehicle navigation, ETC, back camera, camper equipment such as FF heater.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 69
• 2～3 hours

This is a cycling tour to visit temples in Tako Town while admiring the hydrangeas, in conjunction with the "40th Hometown Tako Town Hydrangea Festival" held in Tako Town. Approximately 10,000 hydrangeas bloom along the Kuriyama River at this time of year, and there are approximately 8,000 hydrangeas at the Nihon-ji Temple in the town! You can take photos, enjoy eating and drinking at the festival, and take your orders on the day while we guide you around the town. *If you are not a Japanese speaker, we will use a translation machine. [Number of participants] ・Up to 2-4 people [Tour itinerary] ・10:30 Meet at Tako Town Hall. Tour the town including Nihon-ji Temple by rental bicycle (route will be decided according to customer requests) ・13:00 Disband at Tako Town Hall (Shuttle bus to the airport runs approximately once an hour)

• Age 10～Age 69
• 2～3 hours

This is a cycling tour to visit temples in the town while admiring the hydrangeas, in conjunction with the "40th Hometown Tako Town Hydrangea Festival" held in Tako Town. Approximately 10,000 hydrangeas bloom along the Kuriyama River at this time of year, and there are approximately 8,000 hydrangeas at the Nihon-ji Temple in the town! You can take photos, enjoy eating and drinking at the festival, and take your orders on the day while we guide you around the town. *If you are not a Japanese speaker, we will use a translation machine. [Number of participants] ・Up to 2-4 people [Tour itinerary] ・13:30 Meet at Tako Town Hall. Tour the town including Nihon-ji Temple by rental bicycle (route will be decided according to customer requests) ・16:00 Disband at Tako Town Hall (Shuttle bus to the airport runs approximately once an hour)

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

[Early dinner included, greedy Satoyama experience] ~ Make hot chicken hotpot & bamboo pot rice with bamboo crafts and homemade bamboo pot ~ It also leads to social contribution of bamboo forest regeneration! Scoop Farm, which wants to pass on the beautiful Satoyama to future generations, is working on bamboo forest regeneration. You will experience Satoyama life through the bamboo materials generated in the process. [Bamboo craft production experience] Make a bamboo pot using bamboo. In addition, you can experience making various bamboo crafts as options! ☆ Additional options ☆ ・ Cup (500 yen / piece) ・ Bamboo Kappo (1000 yen / piece) ・ Stilts, bamboo lantern (2000 yen / piece each) ・ Bamboo speaker, Kappo sake sake vessel making (1500 yen / piece) etc. You can take home the chopsticks you made ♪ If you wish, please let us know when you make a reservation. Each will add about 5 to 30 minutes to the production time. *We may not be able to accommodate without a reservation. [Making rice in a bamboo pot] Using thick bamboo from the mountain behind "Farm Restaurant and Cafe Zeze," owned by Scoop Farm, we will make a "bamboo pot" for cooking rice and making chicken hotpot. First, cut the bamboo to make the pot, then put the prepared rice and ingredients in it and put it on the fire. If you wish, you can also experience lighting the stove. In addition to rice and hot pot, we will have an early dinner with a dish using vegetables from the farm and a dessert using vegetables from the field. If you would like to make bamboo crafts as an option, you can make your own chopsticks, chopstick rests, and cups while the pot is on the fire and wait for the rice and hot pot to be completed. In addition, you can order additional meals, side dishes, and drinks on the farm restaurant's business days (LO 14:30). You can add sake (600 yen / 1 cup) for Kappo sake. (This is not available to those who drive a car.) [An experience that also contributes to society] Abandoned bamboo forests are a problem all over the country. Problems such as forestry control, animal damage, and landscape deterioration are occurring. Bamboo crafts and bamboo pot experiences will help solve these problems that are spreading all over Japan. Let's have fun interacting with bamboo and incorporating it into our lives!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Lunch included, 1 hour in Tokyo! Experience Satoyama in Boso!] ~Harvesting x Cooking x Agricultural Experience~ [Agricultural Experience] Experience agriculture at Scoop Farm, which is committed to organic farming. This experience takes place in a tranquil atmosphere that is sometimes used for filming TV dramas and promotional videos. You will experience the actual work for about 10-15 minutes, focusing on the tasks that cannot be mechanized. In addition to spreading compost, picking up tree roots, removing weeds, and preparing the soil to revive abandoned farmland to its former Satoyama form, the work ranges from watering to prevent drought and shipping products. You will experience the experience with an emphasis on "what is actually being done" rather than "an experience prepared for the experience". After participating several times, you may be able to become a farmer~ [Harvesting Experience] Try harvesting seasonal vegetables! The staff will kindly teach you the tricks to finding vegetables that are ripe to eat. We will also teach you the necessary knowledge to enter organic farmland. [Food Experience] Cook the harvested vegetables under the blue sky. We'll be sharing with you the "easy and delicious way to eat" that the Scoop Farm staff always use. Enjoy the bounty of Satoyama with modern Reiwa seasonings, not old-fashioned ones. You can take home the vegetables you harvest! (You can only take home as much as you can fit in the designated bag.) *The vegetables you harvest will change depending on the crop situation on that day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

[Vegetable harvesting + farm lunch in a satoyama village] ~ Experience real agriculture casually! ~ [Agricultural experience] Experience agriculture at Scoop Farm, which is committed to organic farming. This experience takes place in a tranquil atmosphere that is sometimes used for filming TV dramas and promotional videos. You will get a taste of actual farm work for about 10-15 minutes, focusing on the tasks that cannot be mechanized. In addition to spreading compost, picking up tree roots, removing weeds, and preparing the soil to revive abandoned farmland to its former satoyama form, you will also do a wide range of tasks, such as watering to prevent drought, sowing seeds and planting seedlings, and shipping products. You will experience farm work by focusing on "what is actually being done" rather than "an experience prepared for the experience". After participating several times, you may be able to become a farmer ~ [Harvesting experience] Try harvesting seasonal vegetables! Staff will kindly teach you the tricks to finding vegetables that are ripe to eat. You will also be taught the necessary knowledge to enter organic farmland. You can take the vegetables you harvest home with you! [Food Experience] Enjoy lunch at "Farm Restaurant and Cafe Zeze," which serves vegetables from the farm. *The vegetables harvested will vary depending on the crop situation of the day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 06:00 / 07:00 / 08:00

Although the swimming season is over, the outside temperature is still high, the water temperature is the highest of the year, and above all, the sea without people is clear and it is the best season [Departing from Chiba] "The nearest station near your hotel" ◆ Go to your favorite diving spot in Chiba Boso ◆ After diving, you can also do sightseeing ◆ Small group of up to 3 people * More than 50 dives ① Popular shark Ito ② Nishikawana [Introduction to each diving point] ① Very popular shark "Ito" ・ You will always be surrounded by sharks. ② Dynamic V-shaped valley "Nishikawana" ・ The terrain and fish population are dense, Chiba is such an amazing place!

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Jet ski rental course (license required) for 3 hours. We also rent out play equipment for various activities! *Please let us know the equipment you will be using by phone or email the day before. Available rental equipment: Wakeboard/Snorkeling set/8-person banana boat/3-person marble *Please let us know the number of people using the boat and the equipment you will be using by phone or email when making a reservation. Use beyond the designated area is prohibited.

• Age 16～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a fun diving plan for 2 boats. ~ Flow of the day ~ 6:00 Gather at the shop Drive to the reception diving point, change clothes, set up 1st dive Lunch break 2nd dive Clean up, change clothes Log in around 16:00 Depart from diving point around 20:00 At the shop dissolution------------------------------------------------- -■Introduction of diving points■...Ito Shark Scramble...Dive and be amazed! A swarm of sharks as far as the eye can see! The sea in Ito, Chiba Prefecture, known as Shark Scramble, is famous as a spot where you can see sharks dancing wildly. There are hundreds of them, making it the largest in Japan! Enjoy the overwhelming underwater world in a shark paradise! *If only one person participates, a separate single charge will be charged. (Weekdays 11,000 yen) *Full rental (6,000 yen) *Separate fees Facility usage fee (2,200 yen) Insurance fee (300 yen)

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• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00

*This is the best season for diving. ◆ License acquisition 2 (3) days, all fees included (NAUI or PADI) ◆ Small group maximum of 4 people (To ensure safety, if there are 4 people, we will divide them into groups and enter the sea with 2 people) ) The course will be a little longer so that you can understand it in a leisurely manner. ◆Underwater souvenir photo included ◆Equipment rental free for 1 year ★Recommended points for this plan★ (Course description) It is recommended for those who are short on time as it is 2 days. You can obtain a diving license (PAD/NAUI open water). Please study the subject at home in advance before attending the course. On the first day, you can swim in shallow water, and if you are afraid of sudden seas, you can also swim in the pool beforehand. Also, since we have a small number of people, we can take it easy and work until we are satisfied.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 15:00

You will be able to observe a special ritual called the ``knife ceremony'' at Japan's only shrine dedicated to the god of cooking. Using a knife and chopsticks, you can cook carp, red sea bream, etc. without touching them at all. His movements in accordance with ancient methods and his knife handling are the skills of a master. It is a solemn ceremony that conveys the traditions of Japanese cuisine to this day. In addition, please relax and enjoy the hot springs while enjoying representative Japanese cuisine such as sushi at the nearby Japanese-style inn "Ginrinso Kotobuki".

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• Age 15～Age 75
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

【Course Outline】The course takes place in Toke region, located in the middle of Chiba peninsula (about 30 minutes from both Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean). This area is the highest elevation in Chiba City and is upstream of three rivers (Kashima River, Murata River, and Konaka River) that flow into the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo Bay, and Tone River.This course takes advantage of this topography to provide a mindful experience of letting the current of the Boso Peninsula's water veins flow through you (surrendering your body and mind to gravity). At some points, we will allow 3 to 5 minutes to get away from the mindset of "I have to do something" and have a time to be in a state of blank amazement (a time to let 1) Breath of sapiens Zen walk (approx 3.6km) along the dragon vein from Showa-no-mori park, the highest natural park in Chiba City and one of the largest in Chiba Prefecture. 2) Yomogi (Mugwort) herb steaming sauna (by Megumi aka Meguru_kenko.pro)3) Omakase sushi with the ingredients (except some fishes) that are produced by the same community (by Shinya aka sushi_sapiens))

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• Age 12～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 09:40 / 10:40 / 11:40 / 12:40 / 13:40 / 14:40 / 15:40 / 16:40 / 17:40

If you've come all the way to the beach, this is the perfect place for you to have some fun in the sea! Just hop on and pedal away, and you'll cycle across the ocean! One person can sit on the mat at the front, so you can take some cool photos together. If you're applying on the day, please check first to see if the event is still running (it may be canceled due to bad weather, etc.).

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• For Rainy Days
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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

A 2-day, 1-night tour of Omikawa-tei, an old folk house with a history of over 150 years since the Edo period, located in Tako-cho, Chiba Prefecture, with overnight stay. On the first day, participants enjoyed sweets and coffee at a cafe in the town, followed by a tour of a Japanese temple and a Japanese sweets making experience. After checking in, guests will enjoy Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc.), Tako rice rice ball making experience, and dinner at the accommodation facility, Omikawa-tei. The next day, we will stop at roadside stations and other places while touring the rural scenery of the town.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A cycling tour around the town while enjoying the nature and rural landscape of Tako Town. By cycling, you will tour the town with a local guide, including the rolling farmland and the Kuriyama River, which can be described as the original scenery of Japan. You will also interact with the locals and make thick rolls using Tako rice, a specialty of Tako Town.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

20 minutes from Narita Airport! This is a tour where you can experience kimono and Japanese sweets making in Tako Town, where the original Japanese scenery spreads out. We will put on a kimono at a quaint inn in Tako Town, and tour the surrounding rural landscape and historic temples and shrines, taking photos. This is also a tour where you can experience making Japanese sweets at a confectionery shop in the town. You can enjoy learning about the history of the town with the guide's commentary.

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