Things to do in Japan Page 283

• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the Golden Week period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, May 3, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Wednesday, May 7 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive 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》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by the swordsmith and sent to you by mail later. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic delivery is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, so it is difficult to make reservations.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

"Start your journey with more freedom." We at BREEZY+ are a mobile electric scooter rental shop that you can pick up at the station. Enjoy the historic streets of Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture at your own pace while feeling the breeze. Let's go on a special "adult trip" that can only be experienced by people aged 16 and over!

• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

"Start your journey with more freedom." We at BREEZY+ are a mobile electric scooter rental shop that you can pick up at the station. Enjoy the historic streets of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture at your own pace while feeling the breeze. Come on a special "adult trip" that can only be experienced by people aged 16 and over!

• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

"Start your journey with more freedom." We at BREEZY+ are a mobile electric scooter rental shop that you can pick up at the station. Enjoy the historic streets of Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture at your own pace while feeling the breeze. Let's go on a special "adult trip" that can only be experienced by people aged 16 and over!

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will visit your designated venue and provide all the tools, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy class held at your home by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. We will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques. Recommended for: People who want to attend classes but can't; Elderly people; People who don't like being in groups. Pencils, brush pens, and calligraphy (regular script, cursive script, and various kana characters) People living in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience tour where you can learn about Japan's fragrance culture and create your own original fragrance together with a master incense maker. Awajishima is the number one incense producing area in Japan. Take a stroll through Eiura, a town where incense production began around 1850, and visit an incense stick workshop where traditional handicrafts are still used. Together with a master incense maker, you will mix your own original fragrance using natural incense ingredients used in high-quality incense sticks. You will also create your own sachet and incense.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 15:00

This is a special program offered twice a month by Japanese restaurant Yuzuri, a popular restaurant in Abashiri. You will watch as the owner, Saito, who was the head chef at a hotel in Abashiri city, the city of food, prepares dishes using seafood from Abashiri, and receive instruction in the art of Japanese cuisine. Enjoy his superb knife skills and exquisite cooking. After learning about the differences and tips for preparing seasonal fish, as well as how to use professional seasonings, you will experience making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce (or oysters pickled in oil depending on the season). You will also enjoy Yuzuri's proud Japanese cuisine. It is a fulfilling program. ~Experience schedule~14:50 Meet at location 15:00-15:30 Orientation ① A chef's knowledge of actual cooking 1. Learn how to fillet fish 2. Learn how to use salt 3. Learn how to use seasonings 15:30-16:00 ② Cooking experience (Making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce or making oysters pickled in oil) 16:00-18:00 Interval (free time) 18:00-20:00 ③ Enjoy the owner's proud seafood dishes!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A special experience of tasting food served to samurai during the Edo period in a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The meal will be savored in the large hall of the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special experience involves renting out the entire venue, which flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in modern times, and tasting a meal that would have been served to samurai. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere of a post town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, as well as the atmosphere of good old Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity

• Age 14～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Authentic Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (Kimono Rental Included) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji Matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Fee (including sweets and matcha) Included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, under-kimono, haori, tabi, sandals Hair set is available for +1,650 yen Please ask at the store on the day Men will be charged +1,000 yen for kimono and yukata Please ask at the store on the day Popular items such as lace kimono, lace accessories, antique kimono, and organza heko obi are also available Photographing by a photographer at tourist spots is 40 minutes +22,000 yen If you would like to be photographed, please contact us in advance by Instagram DM. Instagram account @rental_kimono_mai

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. All tools will be provided, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

SUP is an activity sport that you can enjoy in the great outdoors at your own pace. The boat has strong buoyancy and is stable despite appearances, so even inexperienced people can easily enjoy it. Our shop offers private cruises for one group, so we can arrange the tour at a pace that is best suited to you, such as groups with pets or small children, couples, and groups. We will also take lots of commemorative photos in the great outdoors so that you can take home memories in a tangible form! [Start time] 9:00- 11:00- 13:00- [Nearby information] There are hot springs, campsites, resort hotels, dog runs, and cafes where you can enjoy sweets in the vicinity, so you can travel around the area, and you will have more time to play with a short trip, so we promise that you will not have to go straight home! The nearest convenience store is Family Mart Kanayama Yamaroku store. There are no vending machines or restrooms at Lake Kamuro, so please use the nearest convenience store. [Price] ・Pets are free/1 pet (riding with family) ・High school students and younger 3,000 yen/person ・Adults 6,000 yen/person [What is included in the price] Boat, life jacket rental fee Recreation insurance fee Photo shoot [What to bring] Clothes that you don't mind getting wet Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sneakers, sandals with heels) *Long sleeves and long pants are recommended Towel Change of clothes [Items to have] Hat Sunglasses Waterproof smartphone case with insect repellent string

• With Pets

• Age 13～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

You will move from a studio like a hideaway to the beach and experience a SUP YOGA lesson while looking at Chigasaki's symbol Eboshiiwa and Mt. Fuji. After SUP YOGA, enjoy Chigasaki-local stylish and delicious lunch shops, etc. If you wish, we will guide you through the service. The calm studio with a natural atmosphere is attractive, where you can spend a relaxing time after active activities in the sea. Lessons are taught by certified instructors from the Japan SUP Yoga Association. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ~ Filling out consent form (10 minutes) ② Preparation ~ Tool explanation ~ How to handle (10 minutes) ③ Move ~ Warming up (20 minutes) ④ Lesson start (45 minutes) ⑤ Commemorative photo from the sea ~ SUP Clean up (10 minutes) ⑥ Walk to the studio and go home (20 minutes) ⑦ Clean up-shower change clothes-slowly in the studio ♪ Even if it's raining, we will basically hold it except for heavy rain. If a thunder/tsunami warning is issued, strong winds, high waves, or a typhoon, we will cancel the tour. If we can make a decision the day before, we will contact you by the evening, but if the weather suddenly changes, the instructor will decide to cancel on the day. I will have it. Please note.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:50 / 14:43

①If you can come by car during the daytime JR Hosooka Station 11:20 We will meet (park the customer's car at the arrival point and go to the departure point by this car) Go down the Kushiro River from Toro and arrive at the canoe 2:00, the customer can immediately move to the next destination. If you can come, we can only handle 2 round trips considering the return. We will meet at the station. After canoeing, take a 6-minute drive from Hosooka Observation Deck, where you can see the wetlands. You can enjoy the scenery on the Norocco before canoeing, and you can ride the Norokko on the way back. The Kushiro River has a variety of landscapes, and it is a good section to establish encounters with animals. It is a course that can be enjoyed for a long distance and time as one section.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 11:20

This is a section of the Kushiro River where the scenery changes and the chances of encountering animals are good. It is a course that you can enjoy for a long time as a section.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Snowshoeing experience at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you find animal footprints? ? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and roasted marshmallows are also included. If you wish, there is a pick-up option, so even if you are worried about driving on snowy roads, you can rest assured. ★Recommended for★ ・Want to try snowshoeing! ・Want to play in the snow ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to be picked up and dropped off ・Want to make memories with your family [Schedule example] 10:00 Meeting: After checking the equipment, departure 10:30-14:30 After a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to walk, let's enjoy a snow hike. Walk freely, dive into the snow, and observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during the break. 15:00 Disbandment *The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day. [About the location] Depending on the snow conditions, the location may change (Moriyoshiyama, etc.). In that case, an additional gondola fee may be required.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is a special experience of walking along the beautiful clear stream that flows from the vast beech forest of the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site. A guide will accompany you, so even if you are new to river trekking, you can feel at ease. You will walk along a river so clear that you can see the bottom. If it gets too hot, you can swim, jump in, or let yourself go with the gentle current. It is an activity that even adults can enjoy. You can play safely as you will wear a life jacket. You will have lunch by the clear stream. You may also encounter creatures. It is a day where you can feel the untouched nature with your whole body. [Period] Held from July 1st to mid-September. It is recommended to go from mid-August onwards when the weather is stable. [Fun after the tour] At "Mori no Eki", you can enjoy local soft serve ice cream, coffee brewed with Shirakami water, souvenirs, etc. Take a bath at "Yunosawa Onsenkyo". (Additional fee) Visit "Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan" (9:00-17:00 / Closed on Tuesdays / Free). Visit "Garo Falls" and "Choshi Falls". All are located close to the meeting and departure points. *The nearest accommodation is Hotel Yutoria Fujisato.

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Whether you are an adult or a child, anyone can experience SUP with peace of mind. At first, starting any sport can be very nerve-wracking, but experiencing SUP doesn't have to be so worrying. TED SURF's SUP experience is something that even those who have never played a sport before can feel at ease. Please be assured that we will carefully conduct trial lessons based on the physique and exercise experience of the school students who have already experienced owners and instructors who have already been at the SUP school for more than 10 years since the first time. At TED SURF, we will first experience SUP at a river school point that is not affected by waves and wind, so even those who have never played sports before or who are worried about their sense of balance can enjoy it safely. You can experience SUP with all your heart. The school will be held on the Isumi River, which flows through Isumi City, which can be accessed in about an hour from the city center, which is often featured on TV. SUP experience and cruising in the gently flowing river are exceptional. Also, regardless of age or gender, you can enjoy the feeling of standing on the water from the beginning, so you don't have to worry. The fee for the experience includes not only the lesson fee, but also everything you need for SUP, such as board rental, paddle rental, wet suit according to the season, and flatter vest rental fee.

• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon + mini tempura *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

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

• Age 16～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00

It is a trail running tour before breakfast that you can see the Seto Inland Sea and the city of Takamatsu from the market. After driving through mountain roads, burial mounds, and scenic points that only local runners know, power charge with Iriko and original Sanuki udon with a lot of protein that can only be eaten with this plan at the udon shop in the market. Would you like to experience the best morning activities in Takamatsu? ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Orientation 20 minutes ② Mineyama trail running, 100 minutes to take a photo at an Instagram spot ③ 30 minutes to taste the original Sanuki udon

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

There is a high probability that you will meet wild dolphins all year round! About 200 dolphins live in the Hayasaki Strait, and since they are not fed, you can see dolphins as they are. At Minamishimabara Dolphin Watching, all passengers will receive an "original postcard" ♪ Life jackets of various sizes can be rented for free. A dolphin class is also held before boarding to make it more enjoyable. Dolphin watching that both adults and children can impress! Why don't you go out to the sea with the pleasant staff? ★

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

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

• Age 10～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

Recommended for those who do not have a license, have no experience at all, but want to dive into the sea! Let's enjoy the underwater world where tropical fish are dancing on the world's leading coral reefs ♪ You can choose morning or afternoon.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

*We accept children from the first grade of elementary school. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please make sure to be accompanied by a guardian. ◆This is the tour◆・Time: 10:00-15:00 (including lunch)・Enjoy riding a stable two-seater kayak. ・Tour the crystal clear Wakasa Bay and enjoy the summer to the fullest! ・You can also snorkel, underwater fishing, and dive♪・Lunch cooked outdoors using a Dutch oven! ・Kayak and sea play! A tour full of fun! ◆What is included in the tour fee◆・Rental fee (kayak set, life jacket, waterproof bag)・Lunch・Guide fee・Insurance fee・Bath fee◆Things to prepare◆・Insurance card (copy acceptable) *No need to submit. Please keep it with you.・Clothes that you don't mind getting wet・Shoes with heels that you don't mind getting wet (marine shoes, etc.) *Beach sandals are not allowed・Change of clothes・Towel・Drinks (one 500ml bottle per person)・Other items that each person may need (sea play equipment, sunscreen, motion sickness medicine, etc.)◆Useful items◆・Hat (to prevent heat stroke)・Waterproof case (for mobile phone)・Underwater boxGoggles and snorkel (goggles)◆Rental items◆ *The following items are not included in the tour price. ・Bath towel 100 yen/piece・Snorkel (adult) Free (limited number)・Straw hat Free (limited number)◆Facility information◆・Free parking available (please use the parking lot of Kojokan Pamco.)・Vending machines available・Changing rooms available・Luggage and valuables can be stored◆Tour benefits◆・Photos taken by the guide are given as a free gift! ・After the tour, refresh in the bath at Kojokan Pamco (ryokan)! ◆Frequently asked questions◆・What if there is an odd number of participants? → You will be sharing the car with the guide or other customers.・Are Crocs OK? → Marine shoes are the best recommended♪Comfortable♪◆Canceling Decision◆・We will make a decision based on the weather forecast the day before and visual inspection on the day. ・Because we are dealing with nature, the trip may be canceled even after arrival. ・If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us. ◆Cancellation◆ ※Please also read the cancellation regulations. ・If the organizer decides to cancel, there will be no cancellation fee. (Full refund if prepaid)・If you do not make it to the meeting time on the day, a full cancellation fee will be charged. However, in unavoidable circumstances such as "road closures" or "train suspensions," we will make a new decision. ※Please also visit our website! Search "Shizen ni Dainoji Asobo-ya" on Google etc.! ※You can also consult us on the official LINE! Please register on the Asobo-ya website!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

Playing in the snow in Nagano Prefecture! !! This plan is recommended for families and groups. Make a kamakura with plenty of snow. Experience making kamakura once in your life! !! After making the kamakura, try various snow activities such as sledding and making a snowman. How to play is free! Let's enjoy playing in the snow with your whole body! Lunch will be prepared by all the participants around the hearth ☆ The crackling sound of charcoal fire and the gently warming hearth end will give you a relaxing and gentle time.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Get an open water license and enjoy diving freely. Flow until C card acquisition: ★ 1st day We will pick you up at the pick-up location at the time you contacted us by phone or email by the day before. Learn the necessary knowledge to dive safely, the basics of diving, etc., and take quizzes and tests. Practical training & marine training We will train step by step how to use diving equipment, breathing methods, and basic underwater techniques. ★Second day Marine practice: Continuing from the previous day! If you master the skills you have learned, you will pass and get a C card!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days