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[Ishikawa, Kanazawa] "Winter Noh Evening" - Enjoy authentic Noh in a casual and easy-to-understand way! Right next to Kenrokuen Garden!

• 4.6
• (8 reviews and experiences)

"Winter Noh Evening" will be held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Noh Theatre, where you can casually enjoy authentic Noh performances. We will also provide an explanation of the plot and highlights of the performances, so even beginners to Noh can easily enjoy the performance. The price is reasonable! Before the performance, we will also be holding a Noh experience (3 sessions in total) for those who are watching on the day [advance reservation required]! The experience content will vary depending on the date.

[Akita/Oga] Limited to 10 seats per day! 63rd Namahage Sedo Festival Special Seat & Admission Set Plan! Includes a special bonus!

The 63rd Namahage Sedo Festival will be held on February 13th (Fri), 14th (Sat), and 15th (Sun) 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Only 10 seats available per day! This is a special seating area within the festival venue! This is the space before the "Namahage Iryo" ritual, so you can enjoy the ritual at your leisure. "Namahage Iryo" is... Young people dressed as Namahage stand on the stone steps at the entrance to the shrine.

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

• 4.1
• (50 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.

Coupons available! [Kakunodate, Akita] Held on Saturday, February 14th! Special experience of Kakunodate's Little New Year's event, "Hifuri Kamakura" | Includes a guided history lecture! Souvenir included!

"Kakunodate's Fire-Swinging Kamakura" is a fantastical festival where magnificent rings of fire dance in the snow. It is a Little New Year's event in which a rope about one meter long is tied to a straw charcoal bag, the bag is set on fire, and participants hold the end of the rope and swing it around their bodies, praying for good health and safety for their families. ~Special Experience~ ・Fire-swinging Kamakura experience using happi coats and hand towels exclusive to this tour ・Historical guide

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] Experience making your own mini snow hut in Yokote, the home of snow festivals and snow huts. Adults and children are welcome! (Gifts included)

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow hut using Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Kamakura are a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, they have a history of about 450 years as a New Year's event to worship the water god, and the Yokote Snow Festival is held every year in mid-February, with about 80 kamakura, each about 3 meters high, being built throughout the city.

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

• 4.7
• (23 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura? Even beginners are welcome. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will provide easy instruction. With a course of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for two people per bowl, you will experience making soba noodles from the state of buckwheat flour to the state of thinly sliced soba noodles. Experience flow: 1. Soba making experience ① Work in the bowl (sifting, turning water, kneading) ② Making the noodles on the rolling table

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

• 4.4
• (27 reviews and experiences)

At An, a Japanese culture experience in Kanda, Tokyo, anyone can enjoy experiencing 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 original Nerikiri Japanese sweets

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

• 4.6
• (13 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura? Even beginners are welcome. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will provide easy instruction. One bowl per person, the course lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and you will experience everything from making buckwheat flour to thinly slicing the soba noodles. The store will be reserved exclusively for groups of two or more. Experience flow: 1. Soba-making experience ① Making the bowl

[Akita, Ugo] Limited to January 31st | Enjoy tofu, oden, and hot sake while watching the local event "Hanayome Dochu" at an inn renovated from a 180-year-old mansion

[Eligible for Akita Winter Fun Discount | 25% off with coupon] *When making a reservation, a message about using a coupon will appear on the screen where you enter your customer information, so please enter the coupon code "AKT2" and press the "Apply" button. *After the festive New Year's holiday, the last of the 24 solar terms of winter, "Daikan," arrives, bringing with it the coldest weather of the year.

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

• 4.2
• (23 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.

[Ishikawa・Kanazawa] Spend a wonderful time just for the two of you♪ Kimono walk around Kanazawa city Couple Premium Plan

• 4.6
• (5 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.

[Ishikawa・Kanazawa] Spend a wonderful time just for the two of you♪ Standard plan for couples walking around Kanazawa in kimono

• 4.6
• (9 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.

[Ishikawa・Kanazawa] Feel free to wear a kimono♪ Basic plan for walking around Kanazawa in a kimono

• 4.8
• (9 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.

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

• 3.9
• (5 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.

[Okinawa, Kokusai Street] Make your own Shisa out of candles - a perfect memory for your trip! Recommended for couples, women traveling together, and school trip students.

This is an experience where you can make a candle with your own hands, kneading Okinawa's guardian deity, the "Shisa." Using special candle wax, you can create shapes like clay, so anyone from small children to adults can enjoy it. You can create your favorite expression, write your name, and create a one-of-a-kind Shisa candle that reflects the individuality of the maker! After you've finished, you can take a photo in the dedicated photo booth.

[Okinawa, Naha] Shisa painting experience! Freely color a handmade shisa made by an artisan!

• 4.8
• (17 reviews and experiences)

An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! The unglazed shisa for painting are handmade by artisans, so there are no two that are the same! Compare the faces and shapes in the store, and if you find one you like, paint it freely to make a one-of-a-kind original shisa! The plan shown is for a small shisa. Limited edition red tile shisa and daruma shisa ¥2,000

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

• 4.1
• (50 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.

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

• 4.4
• (27 reviews and experiences)

At An, a Japanese culture experience in Kanda, Tokyo, anyone can enjoy experiencing 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 original Nerikiri Japanese sweets

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

• 4.2
• (23 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.

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

• 5.0
• (20 reviews and experiences)

･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year holiday period ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ Our company holiday period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 *Reservations received during the above period will be handled sequentially from Monday, January 5th onwards. We apologize for any delays in our replies due to business circumstances.

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

• 4.9
• (21 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.

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

• 5.0
• (7 reviews and experiences)

･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year holiday period ･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･━━･･ Our company holiday period: Saturday, December 27, 2025 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 *Reservations received during the above period will be handled sequentially from Monday, January 5th onwards. We apologize for any delays in our replies due to business circumstances.

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

• 3.9
• (5 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.

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

• 4.2
• (31 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.

[Okinawa, Ishigaki] A perfect souvenir for your trip! Create your own original glass work with sandblasting. *This is not glass blowing.

• 4.0
• (9 reviews and experiences)

At the Ishigakijima Glass Museum, you can experience making photo frames, lamps, and nameplates using Ryukyu glass. You can make glass works that will remind you of the Okinawan sea and are perfect as a memento of your trip!

[Tokyo] Samurai Sword Academy: Experience Tennenrishin-ryu swordsmanship in Hino, the hometown of the Shinsengumi! Beginners and women welcome!

• 4.8
• (2 reviews/experiences)

Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, is still practiced today, and at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo, students of the Tennen Rishin-ryu hone their swordsmanship skills. You too can learn Tennen Rishin-ryu at an actual dojo. Swordsmen who trained in Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino formed the Shinsengumi, known as the strongest group of swordsmen at the end of the Edo period, and were called the last samurai. The hometown of the Shinsengumi

[Tokyo, Asakusa] Become a real ninja in authentic costumes! Jiraiya Course

This popular plan includes a ninja experience (shuriken, blowgun, swordsmanship) and ninja costume rental! Plus, it comes with a drink of your choice! Become a ninja and take lots of photos!

[Tokyo] A comprehensive samurai experience of swordsmanship and archery in a real dojo---My class is not a tourist trap

• 4.9
• (60 reviews and experiences)

Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email, so please be sure to check it. We can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants. In this experience, you will receive a lecture on Japanese swords, learn the kata (cutting techniques), practice sparring, test-fire a bow and arrow, and try cutting with a mock sword. During the test-cutting, you will move around and cut multiple targets with the mock sword, but cutting while moving is also possible.

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

• 4.7
• (23 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura? Even beginners are welcome. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will provide easy instruction. With a course of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for two people per bowl, you will experience making soba noodles from the state of buckwheat flour to the state of thinly sliced soba noodles. Experience flow: 1. Soba making experience ① Work in the bowl (sifting, turning water, kneading) ② Making the noodles on the rolling table

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

• 4.6
• (13 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba noodles in the ancient city of Kamakura? Even beginners are welcome. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will provide easy instruction. One bowl per person, the course lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and you will experience everything from making buckwheat flour to thinly slicing the soba noodles. The store will be reserved exclusively for groups of two or more. Experience flow: 1. Soba-making experience ① Making the bowl

[Chiba, Ichihara] Course A - Standard -: Soba noodle making experience (approx. 2.5 hours) Make your own soba noodles, boil them and eat them (souvenir included)

●You will have the experience at "Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an" in Goi, Ichihara City. ●You will make your own soba noodles and eat the finished soba noodles. ●Each person will make a bowl of 500g (enough for about 5 people) and take home about 4 servings as a souvenir. (Homemade soup included) ●You will experience the fun of soba making and the deliciousness of freshly made and boiled soba noodles that you have made yourself.

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

• 4.4
• (27 reviews and experiences)

At An, a Japanese culture experience in Kanda, Tokyo, anyone can enjoy experiencing 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 original Nerikiri Japanese sweets

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

• 4.2
• (23 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.

[Osaka, Umeda] Matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Line

• 4.9
• (7 reviews and experiences)

At An, a Japanese culture experience center in Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, anyone can enjoy experiencing 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! Nerikiri is a type of high-quality confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, seasonal flowers and fruits are shaped.

[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)

The third installment of the popular Kyoto Maiko program is here! You can meet real Maikos at this price and service! Enjoy Kyoto's traditional restaurant cuisine 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! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko (premium course)

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/stories)

Introducing a program that's extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyoto dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy a tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! Plus, snacks and drinks are served! Enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price: 7,900 yen/person

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! A course to watch Maiko perform Kyomai dance

• 2.7
• (3 reviews/stories)

For those who don't have much time! For those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry to keep you waiting! The second reasonably priced short course of the popular program in Kyoto is now available! You can watch two elegant Kyoto dances performed by a maiko up close. Of course, you can even take a commemorative photo with the maiko, all for this price! Come and meet a real maiko! ●Price

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] A casual cruise on a regular yakatabune boat! A plan to enjoy the spectacular Shimanto River

• 4.5
• (4 reviews and experiences)

This plan is a sightseeing tour on a houseboat on the Shimanto River, known as "Japan's last clear river." The scheduled tour departs every hour, so it's perfect for small groups, couples, married couples, or individuals who want to enjoy it casually! Children from 3 years old can participate, so it's also popular with families. The beautiful scenery of the Shimanto River will encourage conversation with the other passengers on board.

[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.

[Chiba/Urayasu] Enjoy seasonal scenery and cuisine on a pleasure boat.

This is Yakatabune Kawaguchi. We can guide you to the fireworks at Disneyland, Tokyo Port, Odaiba, Sumida River, Skytree, etc. We are fully equipped with air conditioning, washlet toilets, and karaoke. You can dine with colleagues, friends, lovers, family, etc. while watching the scenery.