What is Japanese culture? Popular activities to experience traditional culture

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] Supervised by the Akita Prefecture Fermentation Evangelist, You Can Be a Brewer - Special Edition: Toast to the New Year! Yokote New Sake Festival

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is a city of fermentation. In this city where fermentation culture is integrated into daily life, you can try pairing fermented foods with sake. You can also hear about Japanese sake from Yamauchi Toji, who has protected and spun the traditional sake brewing method registered as an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO, and about hard cider made from local apples. This is a special edition only for participants of this experience by EKAS+1.

[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

• 4.3
• (23 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.

[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 body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

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.

[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.

[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.

[Saitama, Kawagoe Station Store] Kimono rental plan with location photo shoot! 50 shots per hour delivered!

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you on a stroll around town. Since you're wearing a kimono, it would be a shame to just take a selfie, so let's capture the gorgeous kimono in the best possible way! A photographer will accompany you on your stroll and take plenty of photos of you in your beautiful kimono, so you can take plenty of photos with compositions other than just selfies, and photos of you blending into the city in your traditional Japanese attire! [

[Fukuoka, Tenjin] Full kimono set, hair styling and dressing included! Free umbrella rental on rainy days ♪

At "Kimono Rental VASARA Fukuoka Tenjin Nishidori Store," we offer various plans that allow you to come to the store empty-handed, change into your favorite kimono, and stroll around. There are over 1,000 types of designer kimonos! Please choose your favorite kimono at the store.

[Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple] Experience Japanese sweets in a kimono (yukata) 5,950 yen (excluding tax) Recommended for families and couples! A great value collaboration plan

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

You can enjoy a Japanese sweets experience in a kimono!! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (up to 5 people can be booked). Both kimono rental and Japanese sweets experience are available for ages 5 and up, so it is also recommended for families! [Price] Kimono (yukata) rental + Japanese sweets experience 6,545 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental

[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 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

[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.

[Miyagi・Shiraishi] Easy experience! Try on armor in one of only five restored wooden castle towers in the country "Shiraishi Castle Armor Experience Bamboo Course"

★Enjoy a special experience by wearing armor in one of only five restored wooden castle towers in the country★ You can enjoy the experience of trying on armor at the castle tower of Shiroishi Castle in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. "Ashigaru-san" will help you put on armor modeled after famous warlords (Katakura Kojuro Kagetsuna, Sanada Yukimura). Although it is a simpler armor than full-scale armor, it includes a helmet, torso, gauntlets, etc.

[Osaka] Go on a Ninja experience and stroll!

Ninjas, with their well-trained minds and bodies, operate in the underworld as spies, hiding in the shadows... In this plan, you will dress up in a full-fledged ninja costume and learn ninja movements and weapons. *Currently, we are not offering any options.

[Asakusa, Tokyo] <Samurai Swordsmanship and Archery Experience> Travel back in time and experience the world of the samurai!

[Samurai Swordsmanship and Archery Experience] Travel back in time and experience the world of the samurai! Learn swordsmanship and explore the legendary samurai traditions of Japan. 1. Transform into a samurai. Dress in a traditional hakama, embrace the spirit of bushido, and feel the power and dignity of the samurai. 2. Experience the history of the samurai. Learn about the way the samurai lived, what it meant to follow the rules, and how they shaped the history of Japan.

[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.

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.

[Nara/JR Nara] Calligraphy experience to express the beauty of Japan in words

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. Experience graceful instruction from a skilled calligrapher. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. Enjoy a casual calligraphy experience.

Learn Zen in a class of making Japanese sweets and Tea ceremony kimono

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, e

[Nara/JR Nara] Calligraphy and kimono experience to express the beauty of Japan

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. A calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in letters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. Experience the body of calligraphy casually.

[Tokyo, Asakusa] A 180-minute course to fully explore Asakusa using Japan's traditional vehicle, the rickshaw

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where the good old traditional culture remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

[Tokyo/Asakusa] Japan's traditional vehicle, rickshaw: standard and hidden luxury 120-minute course

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where the good old traditional culture remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

[Tokyo/Asakusa] A 90-minute photo tour of Japan's traditional vehicle, the rickshaw

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where the good old traditional culture remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

[Ryogoku, Tokyo] ★Fully reserved private event★Japanese traditional culture experience <Sumo show by former sumo wrestlers, held in English>★Sumo restaurant

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/stories)

★Completely private event★ We will hold a private event (without other guests) for your group, family, or organization. Since it is a private event, those who wish to do so will actually step onto the ring and experience sumo, including stomp. Please read the information to the end and apply. Learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture.

[Tokyo] Experience a tour to see the exciting morning practice of the traditional Japanese national sport "Sumo" with an English guide

This plan is recommended for sumo fans and those welcoming guests from overseas. Sumo is a popular Japanese martial art with a long tradition dating back to ancient times. On this tour, you can see the serious training of sumo wrestlers as they prepare for the main tournament (match), which you don't usually get to see, and take photos with the wrestlers. In addition, you will be able to watch the main tournament (match) from a distance,

Watching the January Grand Sumo Tournament, visiting Sensoji Temple for the New Year, and strolling around Nakamise famous shops with souvenirs ~Chanko nabe set meal lunch included~ [029029‐947]

*The Pokecal Customer Service Center will be closed during the New Year holidays (12/28-1/5). Please note that cancellations will only be accepted during our business days and business hours (9:00-13:00). *We will respond to inquiries regarding reservation availability and other inquiries in order of receipt from 1/6 onwards. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please understand in advance.

[Day Trip] Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Dear customers, the following is a reference itinerary for that day (please note that the tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary or remove the staying time of some attractions based on the actual situation of the day.) ※Pre-travel notice: Between 20:00 and 21:00 the night before your trip, we will send you detailed tour guide and vehicle information by email.

[Kawaguchi city] Eat Like a Shogun in Kawaguchi

Welcome to Kawaguchi, one of the first post towns on the ancient Nikko Onari Kaido highway, which once connected Edo (modern day Tokyo) with the templ

[Day trip/Pick-up from city hotels] MIHO MUSEUM, Lake Biwa Torii

08:40 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point, Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 10:50 ▼MIHO MUSEUM - IM Pay's Shangri-La (free time for strolling and lunch / approx. 2.5 hours) 13:50 ▼Kyu-Chikurin-in Temple - Reflections like those of Ruriko-in Temple (approx. 60 minutes) 15:20

[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)

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 exclusively for two or more people. Experience flow: 1. Soba making experience 1. Bowl work (sifting)

[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)

[Kanagawa/Odawara] Enjoy soba noodles to your heart's content! Soba noodle making and chopstick making experience

• 5.0
• (16 reviews and experiences)

Please enjoy the welcome drink of homemade soba tea roasted by the owner himself. Finally, it's time for the soba noodle making experience and the experience of making your own chopsticks. The owner is an experienced soba noodle making expert who is particular about the taste, and will teach you how to make soba. He will use 100% soba flour from Horokanai, Hokkaido, and will teach you how to make soba in an enjoyable way. You can take home the soba you made yourself.

[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.

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

• 5.0
• (22 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?

[Nagano/Azumino] Experience making your own chopsticks for everyday use - painted chopsticks that will last a long time! Choose the wood and length, and carve them with a plane for a truly handmade experience! We'll take a photo of your smile when you're done!

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

Choose the wood and length, and use a plane to create your own original chopsticks! You can even make octagonal chopsticks using a plane stand invented by a craftsman - a full-fledged handmade experience. They come with paint so you can use them for a long time! An experience that can only be experienced here in the whole country! [Reservation required] This experience is held in the nature-rich Shinshu Azumino, where water, light, wind and sky shine brightly. ★If you would like to make a reservation on the day or if you would like to go alone, please contact us by phone. The workshop is