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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
• (13 reviews and experiences)

《Swordsmithing experience in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own small knife! ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Practice removing the soil6. Remove the soil7. Hardening8. Polishing9. Meikiri

[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.

[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
• (23 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

[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
• (1 review/experience)

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.

[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, Nakagyo Ward] Chopstick making experience ~ Make chopsticks from Kyoto's fine wood "Kitayama cedar" and a chopstick holder with Yuzen dyeing!

• 5.0
• (21 reviews and experiences)

This set includes chopstick making using soft and fragrant Kyoto Kitayama cedar, and a chopstick holder made with Yuzen dyeing using stencils. Every time the wood is smoothly carved, a faint fragrance fills the air. Why not enjoy making chopsticks in a room of a Kyoto townhouse with such an atmosphere?

[Saitama, Kazo] Pets allowed! English speaking! A tethered experience where you can learn about hot air balloons and have a photogenic experience, balloon workshop!

• 4.8
• (28 reviews and experiences)

Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and medical buggy users, and even pets. We will help you with the assembly, and prepare many photogenic scenes. Listening to an explanation of the mechanism and history of the hot air balloon before riding will make the experience even more exciting. From October to April

[Okinawa, Naha, Shisa making, accessory making] You can make a reservation without deciding on a course! You can choose the menu after visiting the store.

• 4.6
• (6 reviews and experiences)

Naha Airport is 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 handmade experience menus that families, couples, and friends can easily participate in. With this plan, you can make a reservation without deciding on a course! Please tell the staff on the day what you would like to do! Reservations are for making earrings.

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

• 4.9
• (15 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
• (3 reviews/stories)

《Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife! ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Filing6. Inscription7. Quenching8. Polishing9. Sword sharpening

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

• 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.

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

• 4.2
• (7 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, Motobu] Shisa coloring experience! (About 1.5 hours) 1 minute to Churaumi Aquarium! Ocean view tatami room available!

• 4.9
• (308 reviews and experiences)

[Take home the most moving Okinawa memories and souvenirs] ★Great! Last minute reservations are OK★Free cancellation on the day is great! Highly rated and popular restaurant [1 minute by car from Churaumi Aquarium] All seats are located on the main street, overlooking the sea, in a bright and cheerful restaurant with the sound of the sanshin playing, and a comfortable air-conditioned space. Great for families with children, with tatami rooms, diaper changing stations, and toys.

[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.

[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.

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

• 4.1
• (48 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.

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

• 4.4
• (21 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

SALE! [Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Includes matcha tea! Nerikiri Japanese sweets making experience 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 3.5
• (2 reviews/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, each person will make two seasonal Japanese sweets.

[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
• (13 reviews and experiences)

《Swordsmithing experience in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own small knife! ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Practice removing the soil6. Remove the soil7. Hardening8. Polishing9. Meikiri

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

• 4.9
• (15 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
• (3 reviews/stories)

《Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife! ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Filing6. Inscription7. Quenching8. Polishing9. Sword sharpening

[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.

[Okinawa, Kokusai Street, Gel Candles] Lots of free parts! Make a gel candle with Ryukyu glass and shells!

[Okinawa, Kokusai Street, Gel Candles] Lots of free parts! Make a gel candle with Ryukyu glass and shells! Choose a glass container and choose your favorite parts from a variety of free parts such as colored sand, Ryukyu glass, shells, and more. ^^ You will trap them in a transparent gel. This is an experience that even small children can enjoy.

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

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

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!

[Osaka, Namba/Nihonbashi] Japanese sword-cutting experience! A real samurai culture experience supervised by the world's best Iaido master, Isao Machii

• 4.8
• (5 reviews and experiences)

He has also appeared in various media outlets! This is a facility where you can experience authentic samurai culture, supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido technique, which involves cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In addition to the samurai sword-cutting experience, you can also learn about the structure of the sword and how to use it correctly, as well as a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords.

[Osaka Castle] Experience Hinomoto Ichi's calligraphy master class in a kimono

Kanji characters have meaning in every single character, and because the typefaces are perceived as beautiful, kanji characters themselves are very popular among foreigners, and many of you may have seen foreigners walking around wearing T-shirts with large kanji characters printed on them, or with kanji tattoos on their bodies.

[Osaka, Namba/Nihonbashi] Samurai photo plan! Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of the world's best iaido master, Isao Machii!

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

It has been featured in many media outlets! It is a facility where you can experience authentic samurai culture, supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a commemorative photo plan where you can wear armor and feel like a Sengoku warlord, and take photos as you like.

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

• 4.1
• (5 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to try making 100% buckwheat soba in the ancient city of Kamakura? It's OK even if it's your first time. The owner of Kamakura Hase Shiori-an (Edo Sobalier) will give you easy instruction. Each person will make one bowl, and in the course of about two hours, you will experience everything from the buckwheat flour to the thinly sliced soba. The store will be reserved for two people. Experience flow: 1. Soba making experience ① Bowl work (

SALE! [Asakusa Kappabashi] Choose between soba noodle making experience or ramen noodle making experience (New method to make from flour in 30 minutes) Soba noodle making experience & ramen noodle making experience

• 4.9
• (11 reviews and experiences)

Make it from flour in 30 minutes! Rakujo's "Soba-cutting experience" is a new soba-making experience. And now, a new experience! An authentic ramen noodle making experience! You can now choose which experience you want to have! Rakujo's original smart technique is used so that your nails and clothes won't get dirty, so you can just come over, cut it up, and eat it. ▼ Ramen or soba selection ▼ Me

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

• 4.5
• (11 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)

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

• 4.4
• (21 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

SALE! [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

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

At An, a Japanese culture experience center located on the 3rd floor of Suemasa Building 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-grade fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, we create a variety of confections with seasonal flowers, fruits, etc.

[Gifu/Takayama] Beginners welcome! Casual dress code! A casual "tea ceremony class" plan

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/stories)

Nobata Tea Shop is a Japanese tea specialty store located in Hida Takayama that has been in business since 1880. There are many different types of Japanese tea, and their characteristics change depending on the place of origin, cultivation method, and manufacturing process. The teas sold at Nobata Tea Shop include "Fuji no Yabukita," which has a slender, glossy tea leaf shape, a strong fragrance, a pale golden yellow color, and a refined sweetness and moderate astringency, as well as "Fuji no Yabukita," a mellow and unique variety.

SALE! [Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko (premium course)

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person

"SALE!" [Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto] Stroll around the streets of Kyoto in a maiko costume for 60 minutes! Maiko Stroll Plan 21,000 yen → 11,900 yen (excluding tax)

• 3.0
• (1 review/experience)

Makeup, dressing, wig, 2 photos, 60 minutes of free time, 2 photos (postcard size) During the 60 minutes of free time, you can take photos freely with your own camera or smartphone. *A half wig for a natural finish is recommended (additional 2,310 yen, can be applied for at the reception on the day)

"SALE!" [Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple] Child Maiko Plan with photo book and data 28,000 yen ⇒ 14,000 yen (excluding tax)

●Price: 14,000 yen (excluding tax)●Time required: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes * (It may take longer during peak seasons and on weekends and holidays) + time it takes for you to get ready to go home●Plan contents: ・Makeup ・Dressing up (you can choose your favorite kimono) ・Half wig ・2 indoor shots + 2 tatami room shots (photo book)

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

• 4.3
• (3 reviews/stories)

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

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] Shared boat plan! Boarding is possible for 2 people or more! Edo-style boating! Houseboat Ishikawa Maru

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

5 minutes walk from Kachidoki Station on the Oedo Line. The ride takes 2 hours and 30 minutes (all-you-can-drink)! We accept reservations from 2 people! Small groups are also welcome. Feel free to use it with your family, friends, or partner. We will guide you around Tokyo's waterfront on an Edo-style houseboat.