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[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Making authentic swords using "Tamahagane", the same material as Japanese swords <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 4.9
• (16 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Authentic Japanese-style knife making experience - half-day course - <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets

• 4.4
• (22 reviews and experiences)

Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience where anyone can enjoy Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O

[Ishikawa・Kanazawa] "Kanazawa Geisha" is a special performance where you can experience traditional Japanese dance and parlor games by geishas who usually do not accept first-time visitors! 1 minute walk from Kanazawa Station!

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

A special performance by Kanazawa Geisha, "Kanazawa Geisha Dance," will be held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall (1 minute walk from Kanazawa Station). Kanazawa has three teahouse districts, Higashi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya District, and Kazuemachi Chaya District, where the traditional streetscapes are still carefully preserved. Each district has its own charm and is famous as a tourist destination.

[Saitama] English OK! A full-scale free flight experience in a hot air balloon up to 1000m, guided by an active athlete, with drinks and snacks in the sky!

• 4.8
• (28 reviews and experiences)

The event will also take place during the Watarase Balloon Race (12/13~12/15)! Why not take a look at the spectacular view of over 30 hot air balloons flying from the sky? (Drones are not permitted during the event to prevent collisions with the balloons). Current athletes competing in the 2024 Hot Air Balloon World Championships will guide you to a world of maximum altitudes of 1000m with a full-scale free flight experience. Many

[Kanagawa, Kamakura City] Experience soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura! Let's make 100% soba noodles (with tasting)!

• 4.3
• (6 reviews and experiences)

古都Kamakuraで十割そば打ちを体験してみませんか？初めての方でも大丈夫is.Kamakura長谷栞庵の店主（江戸ソバリエ）が易しくご指導いたI will.一人一鉢、約2時間のコースで、そば粉の状態から細く切ったそばの状態までを全て体験I will.2名様以上で店舗貸切りとなります.体験の流れ：１．そば打ち体験　①鉢の作業（ふるい

[Okinawa, Naha] Just 10 seconds walk from Kokusai Street! Lots of varieties! "Shisa painting experience"

• 4.3
• (15 reviews and experiences)

Naha Airport - about 10 minutes by car! Just 10 seconds on foot from Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa, the easily accessible "Handmade Experience Workshop Tianda" offers a variety of hand-made experience menus that families, couples, and friends can easily participate in. In this plan, you can paint a bisque shisa and finish it into an original shisa.

[Kyoto Higashiyama] 60-minute chopstick-making experience! Make your own original Japanese goods in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse ★ Beginners, couples, and parents and children welcome (reservations accepted until the evening of the previous day)

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

Why not make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? Make them a memento of your trip to Kyoto, a girls' night out, or a gift for a special someone... You can take home the product you made on the same day.

[Osaka・Shinsaibashi Station] Haniwa-making experience course Fun for everyone from small children to adults!

• 4.7
• (53 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the mold for the body. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

[Okinawa, Naha] Anyone can easily enjoy the "Shisa making experience" right next to Kokusai Street!

• 4.6
• (25 reviews and experiences)

Naha Airport - about 10 minutes by car! Just 10 seconds on foot from Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa, the easily accessible "Handmade Experience Workshop Tianda" offers a variety of hand-made experience menus that families, couples, and friends can easily participate in. In this plan, you will make your own original shisa by kneading clay.

[Ishikawa・Kanazawa] A slightly luxurious and free-spirited trip♪ Premium plan for walking around Kanazawa in a kimono

• 4.5
• (4 reviews and experiences)

This is a kimono rental plan with dressing included at Kimono Rental Akari. It is located in Omicho Market in the center of Kanazawa, making it very accessible. It is perfect for couples, girls' trips, and family trips to make memories! The approximate time required is just under an hour. Umbrellas are available for free rental on rainy days. The photo shoot option in the store or at tourist spots is also popular. ~ Flow of the day ~ 1. Visit the store When you arrive at the store, complete the reception.

[Osaka, Umeda] ★Plan including full kimono set, hair styling, and dressing! Free umbrella rental on rainy days♪

Kimono rental、着付け、無料ヘアセットがセットになっているから手ぶらでOK ♪着物で散策しませんか！？デザイン着物の種類は1000種類以上！ 店頭でお好みの着物をお選びください.

[Aichi, Inuyama] Rent a kimono and explore Inuyama "Kimono Plan" Men's kimonos are also available! Come empty-handed!

The Inuyama Weather store is located on the road from the station to the castle town. The rental plan includes a kimono set, undergarments and sandals, so you can come empty-handed. Please enjoy walking around the town of Inuyama and attending the festivals in the elegance of Japanese clothing.

[Okinawa, Naha] Just 10 seconds walk from Kokusai Street! Lots of varieties! "Shisa painting experience"

• 4.3
• (15 reviews and experiences)

Naha Airport - about 10 minutes by car! Just 10 seconds on foot from Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa, the easily accessible "Handmade Experience Workshop Tianda" offers a variety of hand-made experience menus that families, couples, and friends can easily participate in. In this plan, you can paint a bisque shisa and finish it into an original shisa.

[Osaka・Shinsaibashi Station] Haniwa-making experience course Fun for everyone from small children to adults!

• 4.7
• (53 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the mold for the body. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

[Okinawa, Ishigaki] Experience for ages 13 and up! Authentic glassblowing experience! Making challenging Ryukyu glass!

• 4.1
• (23 reviews and experiences)

You can make your own one-of-a-kind Ryukyu glass using the traditional free-blowing method! The Ryukyu glass we make is made from recycled bottles such as awamori bottles. You can make glasses using the same method as the Ryukyu glass made in Okinawa in the past. However, it is not just an experience of blowing into a glass, but you can experience various processes yourself.

[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets

• 4.4
• (22 reviews and experiences)

Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience where anyone can enjoy Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O

[Kyoto, Higashiyama] Japanese sweets making experience class "Kanshundo Higashiten" (Higashiyama Kiyomizu-dera Temple venue)

• 4.8
• (99 reviews and experiences)

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of a craftsman. Create lasting memories in Kyoto.

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Japanese sweets making experience [Welcome to the world of traditional Japanese sweets, Nerikiri!] 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 4.1
• (49 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Making authentic swords using "Tamahagane", the same material as Japanese swords <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 4.9
• (16 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Authentic Japanese-style knife making experience - half-day course - <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Gifu/Seki] Swordsmith teaches "Japanese knife making experience" *Pick-up available from the station!

• 4.9
• (16 reviews and experiences)

A swordsmith will teach you how to make a Japanese knife using blacksmithing techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, "Tamahagane," the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can place the clay on the blade yourself and add a blade pattern. After attaching the blade, you will have your name engraved on it and it will be sharpened to complete the process. This is a physically demanding task, but the swordsmith will be there to assist you.

[Yamanashi, Otsuki City] Glassblowing experience - Make a Mt. Fuji flower vase! You can participate empty-handed!

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/stories)

You can freely combine various colored glass such as lapis lazuli to create a Mt. Fuji flower vase! Perfect as a gift or a memento of your trip! The workshop is located on a hill overlooking Mt. Fuji, and a pleasant breeze blows through. Enjoy the experience surrounded by nature!

[Okinawa, Ishigaki] Experience for ages 13 and up! Authentic glassblowing experience! Making challenging Ryukyu glass!

• 4.1
• (23 reviews and experiences)

You can make your own one-of-a-kind Ryukyu glass using the traditional free-blowing method! The Ryukyu glass we make is made from recycled bottles such as awamori bottles. You can make glasses using the same method as the Ryukyu glass made in Okinawa in the past. However, it is not just an experience of blowing into a glass, but you can experience various processes yourself.

[Hokkaido, Otaru] Glassblowing experience! Right next to the Otaru Canal! You can easily experience it in between sightseeing! (15 minutes)

• 3.7
• (6 reviews and experiences)

☆We do not reply to reservations on weekends or holidays. Please note that we will reply to reservations made on Mondays. If you wish to make a reservation on a weekend or holiday, please make sure to make the reservation by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. *Reservations by phone can also be made on the day. Why not try making your own original glass in Otaru?

[Osaka castle] Learning Bushido & Zen at Samurai Calligraphy in kimono

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

A death calligraphy is a writing that a samurai would write with a brush when he foresaw his death, looking back on his life up to that point and leaving behind his final words in this world (a death calligraphy signifies leaving this world). Guests can choose their favorite kanji characters and write them with an extra-large brush on SAMURAI paper (16 times the size of a regular piece of writing paper), which is made by combining two sheets of writing paper that are eight times the size of a regular piece of writing paper.

[Tokyo] A comprehensive course on three types of swordsmanship (iaido, gekken, and test cutting) at a real dojo --- My class is not a tourist trap

• 4.9
• (59 reviews and experiences)

Once your reservation is confirmed, we will send you an email, so please make sure to check it. If you would like to participate with more than 6 people, please let us know. We can accommodate up to 10 people. In this lesson, you can experience Iai, Gekken (Kendo), and Drawing the Sword (Test Cutting). These three are collectively called Kenjutsu. Iai is how to handle the sword, and Gekken is how to learn the distance between you and your opponent, as well as attack and defense, and how to draw the sword.

[By Osaka Castle] Bushido Experience the Samurai Sword Cutting

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and ha

[Kanagawa, Kamakura City] Experience soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura! Let's make 100% soba noodles (with tasting)!

• 4.3
• (6 reviews and experiences)

古都Kamakuraで十割そば打ちを体験してみませんか？初めての方でも大丈夫is.Kamakura長谷栞庵の店主（江戸ソバリエ）が易しくご指導いたI will.一人一鉢、約2時間のコースで、そば粉の状態から細く切ったそばの状態までを全て体験I will.2名様以上で店舗貸切りとなります.体験の流れ：１．そば打ち体験　①鉢の作業（ふるい

[Kanagawa, Kamakura City] Experience soba-making in the ancient capital of Kamakura! Make 100% soba (experience course, tasting included)

• 4.6
• (14 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba in the ancient city of Kamakura? It's okay even if it's your first time. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will give you easy guidance. This is a course of about 2 hours for two people per bowl, and you will experience making soba from the state of buckwheat flour to the state of thinly sliced soba. Experience flow: 1. Soba making experience ① Bowl work (sifting, water circulation, kneading) ② Rolling table work (ground rolling)

[Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Komagome] Soba noodle making experience by reservation only ~ Small group, with children ~

• 4.7
• (20 reviews and experiences)

You can experience making soba and udon noodles without having to bring anything with you. It's indoors, so you can do it regardless of the weather! The experience class is designed so that even people with no cooking experience or children can enjoy it. You can eat the soba and udon you made on the spot. We accept more than two people for the event. It is especially suitable for families with children and friends.

[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets

• 4.4
• (22 reviews and experiences)

Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience where anyone can enjoy Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O

Seasonal Japanese sweets making & matcha experience cafe @ Asakusa ~ Casually experience Japanese culture! First-timers are welcome! Enjoy even on rainy days ★ Weekend-only cafe ★

• 4.2
• (85 reviews and experiences)

Choose from two types of seasonal sweets of the month. In 45 minutes, children and adults can enjoy the experience of making Japanese sweets and making matcha tea. ■Flow from entering the store■1. Choose and make a high-grade fresh confectionery (about 15 minutes) *Choose from two types of seasonal sweets of the month. 2. Choose your favorite tea bowl and plate 3. Make matcha tea 4.

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Matcha and Nerikiri making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 4.2
• (22 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, you can create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more.

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko

• 2.0
• (1 review/experience)

For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry for the wait! A reasonably priced short course has been added to this extremely popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time preparing tea with a maiko! You will be able to prepare tea yourself while listening to the maiko's instructions on how to prepare tea and the etiquette! Of course, you can take a commemorative photo with the maiko.

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Tatami-mat lunch course with a maiko! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station!

• 4.0
• (1 review/experience)

The second installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and with this service! Enjoy a meal at a long-established Kyoto restaurant while watching the Maikos perform Kyomai dance! ●Price 8,950 yen/person *Children over 2 years old will be charged the regular price. ●Seat options SS seats (front row) +3,300 yen S2 seats (second row)

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Tatami-mat dinner course with a maiko! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station!

• 4.0
• (3 reviews/stories)

Kyotoで大人気の舞妓プログラム第３弾登場！！本物の舞妓さんとこの価格とサービスで出会えます！舞妓さんの京舞踊りを見ながらKyoto老舗の料亭料理をお楽しみいただきます！●料金　　8,950circle/人※２歳以上のお子様は通常料金を頂戴致I will.●席オプションSS席（最前列）　　+3,300circleS2席（2列目）　　

[Tokyo, Asakusa] Take a trip around Tokyo on a houseboat! [Sumida River Cruise "Kasuga"]

• 4.5
• (2 reviews/experiences)

This is a 2.5 hour standard plan that allows you to fully enjoy the houseboat both day and night. The cruise that transcends time and space, going around 14 bridges on the Sumida River, Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, and travelling between Edo and the present, is a continuous series of new discoveries. All-you-can-drink. Enjoying the night view from the deck outside the boat is the best♪

[Tokyo, Odaiba] Private charter for up to 12 people! Luxury cruise plan with on-board bar ☆ Meal & first drink included. 5 minutes walk from Kachidoki Station

This plan involves boarding a chartered cruise ship, enjoying luxurious meals and drinks, and cruising around while admiring the scenery. Even the scenery you usually see, such as Odaiba and Toyosu, looks completely different when viewed from a ship! You'll never get bored just looking at the scenery! Since it's a completely private chartered ship, you can have the luxury of having the 360° panoramic view of Tokyo Bay all to yourself.

A Deeper Look into Asakusa ～Discovering the Mysterious Lives of Oiran～

We will be holding a one-of-a-kind tour in Asakusa, one of Japan's biggest tourist destinations, where you can encounter the mysterious yet globally popular "oiran." In addition to spending time with the oiran, you can also enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa, watching a performance at a theater, and a premium dinner. At the end of the tour, you will also receive a gift of memorable photos and videos, making it a luxurious tour.