Things to do in Japan Page 326

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

Generally, Japanese macaques are said to be aggressive creatures that value hierarchy, with the boss monkey at the center. However, the wild Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Monkey Center are seen to behave in a gentle manner, supporting weaker monkeys. These monkeys are called "Awaji Monkeys." This is a healing experience, where you can listen to the center staff talk about the ecology of the monkeys that live in a gentle society, learn about the Awaji monkeys, and feed and observe them. This is the only place where you can take a commemorative photo of yourself surrounded by monkeys! The Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Island Monkey Center live in groups of about 350. These wild Japanese macaques come from the mountains around 9am, spend the day near the feeding area, and return to the mountains in the evening. The monkeys here are very docile and gentle, with a high level of tolerance, and this characteristic is very rare, so they are called "Awaji Monkeys." After listening to a talk by the staff who run the center about the characteristics of the Awaji monkeys and how to be the leader of this group, you need to be kind as well as strong, you can enter a building specifically for feeding and feed the monkeys outside, a unique feeding experience. (Additional fee: 200 yen per time) You can take a commemorative photo in the middle of a group of monkeys thanks to the feeding points of the center staff and the kindness of the Awaji monkeys, and you can't experience this unless you come here. If you scatter food in the shape of letters, the monkeys that eat the food will also form the letters, a unique sight that only the monkeys here can see. (A panel is posted on site) If you want to observe the Awaji monkeys to your heart's content, you can enter the park before the experience time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:15

We will travel around various places in a private car (taxi). From the "Cup Noodle Museum", you will have a guided tour of the "Kobayashi Ichizo Memorial Museum", a great man representing Ikeda, and the "Ikeda Castle Ruins". In the first part, you will have the opportunity to experience copying sutras and zazen at "Kyuanji Temple", which was founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva, was a temple established by Emperor Konoe, and was visited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. For lunch, you will enjoy a specially planned "Nichireku Special" lunch at Hirakawa River. In the second part, you will visit the "Oshima Tsumugi Museum" to see the workshop and exhibits, take photos wearing Oshima Tsumugi, soothe yourself in the hot springs at "Fushiohkaku", and enjoy a "seasonal bento" lunch. Enjoy a day in Ikeda, Osaka!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

You will enjoy delicious Japanese soul food, onigiri, made by a chef in the "Former Kashino Family Residence," a registered tangible cultural property of the country. (Pickles and soup are included) The Japanese tradition of "decorative cutting" up close is a highlight! You can also taste four types of Japanese tea along with your lunch. This experience is unique in that you can drink Awa Bancha, a specialty of Tokushima.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

• 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 20～Age 65
• 5～6 hours

The Furano and Biei districts, where the majestic Tokachidake mountain range stretches, are home to many 2,000-meter-class mountains. Furano-dake, which is relatively easy to access, will be guided to the most suitable area considering the weather and snow quality of the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ 8:00 Departure will be after a pre-departure explanation at the parking space next to the bus stop and after checking the equipment. 10:30 Arrive at the summit If the weather is good, we will aim for the summit, but if the weather is bad, we will start skiing from the slope on the way. 12:00 Lunch Please have your own food. 12:30 Afternoon climb back up, slide return Considering the physical strength of the guests, we will climb back up 2 to 3 times. 15:00 Arrive at the parking space next to the bus stop After descending the mountain, you can enter the hot spring immediately.

• Pickup Service

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Do the boat dive in the sea of ​​Hinomisaki. It is sure to be deprived of an eye on the abundance of diversity and habitat of creatures. You can enjoy enough even one boat.

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

☆★3 steps to discover a new you! ★☆You can learn self-care knowledge while visualizing "your current self" through scent◎★☆Introducing our plan☆★For those who think "it's too good to do it just once". You can take a formal qualification course (introductory course) while conducting a "scent health check" using olfactory response analysis in three separate sessions. ✔ Each session includes a formal assessment (advice for improving your physical condition)✔ The feeling of "visualizing" changes in your physical condition and mood through scent✔ The more you learn, the more self-care tips you can get that can be applied to your life! "Olfactory response analysis" scientifically interprets the state of your mind and body from your scent preferences. In this three-part course for olfactory response analysts, you will not only learn the theory, but also gain both "knowledge" and "realization" by repeatedly checking your physical condition each time. The way you perceive scent is linked to your physical condition and emotions. "I didn't like this scent before, but I might like it today" Such changes also have a solid meaning. This three-part course is recommended for the following people: ♪ Those who want to seriously start self-care for their physical and mental health ♪ Those who want to make changes in themselves while learning olfactory response analysis ♪ Those who want to learn with continuous support rather than one-off ♪ Those who are considering obtaining qualifications in the aroma field in the future (The instructor is not only an olfactory response analyst instructor, but also an AEAJ aromatherapist and instructor (from May 1, 2025)). In addition, since the concept can be applied to small mammalian pets such as dogs and cats, it is also perfect for those who want to "apply it to the health management of themselves and their family (including pets)"? ◇◆Recommended points◆◇! You can receive an olfactory response analysis assessment three times! ! Not only can you learn, but you can also take home a simplified version kit! ! Even if you are a beginner to aroma, you can learn thoroughly from the basics! ! The small number of people makes it easy to ask questions and you can experience it thoroughly! ◆◇Price◇◆ In addition to the introductory course, the three-part course will include three olfactory response analysis assessments. 33,000 yen (11,000 yen per session) The above fee includes the introductory course for olfactory response analysts and a certificate of completion, as well as assessment 4,500 yen + 3,500 yen + 3,500 yen (all on weekdays) = 11,500 yen, which is less than half the price at 5,000 yen, making it a great deal!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

★☆Plan Introduction☆★ "I don't feel well," "I'm in a bad mood," "I can't explain my physical condition well," "My scent preferences" may be a hint. In this course, you can experience the slightly mysterious and fun **Olfactory Response Analysis**, which allows you to check the balance of your mind and body "now" with scent, and take home a simple kit version for daily practice♪ You will use 4 aromas. Which do you like? Which don't you like? - Just by doing that, you can see your tendencies and points of care◎ Moreover, this checking method can also be applied to mammalian pets such as small dogs and cats, so it is also recommended for those who are "a little worried about how my child is doing lately..."! It's OK even if you don't know anything about aroma! This is a course that is perfect for those who want to face themselves in a fun and casual way. We adjust the schedule according to your wishes, such as online or face-to-face (Fukuoka Ropponmatsu), so please feel free to contact us? ◆◇ Recommended for these people! ◇◆♪ I like aroma and want to learn more! ♪I want to objectively understand my current state and adjust it! ♪I want to learn how to use essential oils more correctly! ♪I'm interested in using them in the medical, nursing, and educational fields! ♪I'm interested in "logical aromatherapy"! ♪I want to incorporate aroma into my life with my pet (small animals such as dogs and cats)! ◇◆Here's the key point! ◆◇! Experience a simplified version of the patented constitution analysis method (olfactory response analysis)! Not only can you learn, but you can actually smell the scent and find out your condition You can also take home a simplified kit! Even if you're new to aromatherapy, you can learn thoroughly from the basics! The small class size makes it easy to ask questions and you can have a thorough experience! You will gain knowledge that can be applied to pet care (including hints on safe use and how to interpret their condition)

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 5-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 4-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00 / 14:30

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 3-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

Visit the Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association's unique fish auction with a professional fisherman and broker who also supplies fish to famous fish markets such as Toyosu Market, high-end restaurants, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Experience the lively fishing town of Yura Port, a natural harbor with the largest variety of fish landed on Awaji Island. Yura Port is located in the exact center of the eastern side of Awaji Island. With the Kitan Strait stretching out before it and a wide fishing ground stretching from Osaka Bay to the Pacific Ocean, Yura Port is known as a natural harbor, and in addition to high-end fish such as sea bream and conger eel, about 150 types of fresh seafood are landed each season. This time, you will sneak into the Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association auction, which is usually only open to those involved, together with a professional fisherman who also supplies fish to markets and high-end restaurants nationwide. This is a valuable private tour experience that is held once a day and is limited to a maximum of four people. You can watch the auction right next to the fishermen, have them guide you around the fishing port, and enjoy the atmosphere of the local fishing town, with the people working energetically at Yura Port. [Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association auction] The fishermen themselves line up crates of fish one after another on a wooden platform. The fishermen instantly select the fish, quickly write the purchase price in chalk on palm-sized rectangular plates, and throw them one after another into a designated box-like area, where the person inside the box wins the bid to the highest bidder. This is a unique system of the Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association. It only takes a few tens of seconds, but you can see the tension and speed of the professional scene with your own eyes. This process is repeated over and over, and once again the fish are selected, the price is decided, and the bill is thrown in. During this time, fresh fish are brought in one after another from the boats docked at the port. This auction continues for about an hour. In the past, on days with a large catch, the auction would continue until the evening. ■Schedule10:30 Meet at Yura Fishing Port (Market) (Meet Awajishima Suisan Yamaguchi, a professional fisherman)10:35 Take a tour of Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association with Yamaguchi, a professional fishermanFirst, he shows us one fresh fish after another caught in the waters off Awaji Island, such as sea bream, flounder, horse mackerel, hairtail, octopus, abalone, and turban shells, before they are shipped to markets at high prices. After listening to an explanation of the unique auction method of Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association, we move to the auction site. The auction finally begins.11:30 Visit to Yura Fisheries Cooperative Association auction (Go to the auction site with Yamaguchi, a professional fisherman)Professional fisherman Yamaguchi will participate in the auction. Everyone can observe the auction up close. (Please observe within the designated area.) 12:00 Auction observation ends and the auction disbands. (Yamaguchi is currently participating in the auction. We apologize for not being able to see you off properly. Please be careful on your way home.)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

At Atsumi Fish Market, where fresh live fish are gathered from three seas, we will guide you through the serious fish auction conducted by fish brokers. A local marine specialist and market certified guide will enter the market and introduce you to the realities of seafood distribution, from unloading from fishing boats, the auction, and loading for the next distribution. After observing a skilled craftsman prepare the fish, you will be able to enjoy the fish you have just prepared. You will also get to sample the prepared fish and receive a 1,000 yen coupon for lunch or souvenirs.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Take the Kyushu Cross-Island Bus from the center of Kumamoto directly to Kurokawa Onsen! For lunch, you can enjoy a luxurious tofu set meal made with plenty of Tofu Kissho's special tofu. After lunch, you can walk through the streets of Kurokawa Onsen Village and experience something out of the ordinary. This is a relaxing day plan.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Oguri Kimono Salonオリジナルの京浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄ではなかなか着る機会のない京浴衣を種類豊富に取り揃えております♪ 男性、キッズサイズの浴衣もございます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

レトロで可愛い、ガーリーな柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ オプションでレースのインナーやサンダルなどもご用意しておりますので、トータルコーディネートをお楽しみいただけます。 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な染物「紅型」柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を紅型浴衣で散策しませんか？ ヘアセット付きプランもございます♪ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な琉球衣装を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、衣装のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を琉装で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Experience farm work and life in the four seasons for two days and one night at a farmer's house in a farming village at an altitude of over 800m in the Yatsugatake area of Nagano Prefecture. You will not be just a guest, but you will spend a warm time as a member of the family, and you will get a glimpse of the unique lifestyle of this land, where people live in gratitude for the blessings of nature. You will be able to experience a part of the nostalgic activities of people who have been doing things in accordance with the changes of nature, such as harvesting highland vegetables, making preserved foods such as dried persimmons, pickled Nozawana, and miso, picking wild vegetables, experiencing a wood stove, and making shimenawa. You will also have the opportunity to cook dishes using local ingredients together and talk with the farmer around the table. This experience is recommended for families with children and groups of friends! An English-speaking guide will accompany you at the meeting point, so you can have a smooth conversation with your family before the tour begins. We will also provide you with an interpreter that you can use during your stay, so you don't have to worry if you don't speak Japanese. Day 1 Introduction (self-introduction & house tour) Experience seasonal farm work (seasonal handicrafts such as farm work and making preserved foods) Cooking meals together using seasonal ingredients Meal time while talking around the dining table Hot spring time & nighttime conversation/sleep Day 2 Wake up/make breakfast together Check out *Information about the duration of your stay ①Start at 14:00 to 9:00 the next day ②Start at 15:00 to 10:00 the next day ③Start at 16:00 to 11:00 the next day *Depending on the plan, you may experience seasonal meal experience Part 2 or lunch making after breakfast. ①Start at 14:00 to 11:00 the next day +2200 yen/person ②Start at 14:00 to 14:00 the next day +4400 yen/person (lunch included on the second day)

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

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

With this plan, you can make a set of 7 stylish and gorgeous makeup brushes. Would you like to make fun with this makeup brush?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

I do not plan to get married, but it is a perfect plan for those wishing to wear a wedding dress, white dress and color shade and leave a photo. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave one yearning of the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 18～Age 22
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is the best plan for those who want to leave together the Nara their hometown where they were born and raised as a celebration of adults. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave the best of the one in the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

I would like to leave kimono as wedding ceremony / wedding reception because it is Western-style wear. Since there is no schedule for wedding ceremony and wedding reception, it is the best plan for those who want to leave only photos. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave the best of the one in the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This is a horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, where you can see the five peaks of Mt. Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. With a circumference of 4km and a 360-degree panorama as your stage, you can enjoy the comfort of horseback riding and the sense of unity that you can't get when leading a horse. You will go up a hill and pass along the Yamanami Highway. You will continue on while taking in the magnificent views of the Kuju Mountain Range. Try waving to the cars passing by! I'm sure they will wave back with a smile!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Tour code: A2-KM01-000984 A horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, with a panoramic view of the Five Peaks of Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. Beginners should start with this course! This is the only course where you can take photos with the magnificent natural scenery of Aso and Mount Aso in the background.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are manufactured on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. This is a valuable experience where you can visit an incense manufacturer that has been manufacturing incense since 1905 and still maintains traditional handmade manufacturing methods, learn about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experience part of the manufacturing process while receiving a lecture from a veteran craftsman. After learning the basics of incense from a fragrance master called a "Koshi" at an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, you will receive a lecture from a veteran craftsman and experience part of the actual manufacturing process. It is a valuable opportunity to listen to the craftsman's story! *The experience will involve cutting the sticks into bonkiri (a bonkiri stick) and putting them raw on the sticks.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it by hand, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original incense. After learning the basics of incense by visiting a manufacturer of incense sticks on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks, and learning about the history and knowledge of fragrance of Awaji Island incense sticks, as well as the traditional manufacturing process, it's time to make your own incense! Choose the color of the incense, put the ingredients and water in a mortar and knead. Blend your favorite fragrances and knead again, then use a die to shape the incense. Take it home and let it dry thoroughly for about a week, and your incense is ready! You can experience making your own scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Umekundo Ei Factory (30 minutes) 11:30 Learn about the history of incense and fragrance knowledge from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making incense (80 minutes) 12:50 Scheduled to end

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it the traditional way, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original sachet. After learning the basics of incense by visiting an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, and learning about the history of Awaji Island incense stick production, knowledge of fragrance, and the traditional manufacturing process, you can finally experience making an incense sachet. You can mix your favorite fragrance ingredients and make an original sachet to put in your favorite sachet, and enjoy the scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting point Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Baikondo Ei Factory 11:30 Learn about the history and scents of incense from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making a scented sachet (50 minutes) 12:20 Scheduled end

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Fish caught in the Nada area, south of Awaji Island, are eaten in sushi restaurants in Tokyo. You can board a fishing boat with a veteran fisherman who makes a living from fixed net fishing. He usually landes his catch at 15 locations a day, but on this tour you will visit one of them. It is a valuable experience to learn how fixed net fishing works, the secret of the deliciousness of the fish caught here, and the hardships they endured. You can also purchase the fish caught that day. You can board a fishing boat with the fisherman and observe fixed net fishing up close. When you arrive at the fishing ground where the fixed net is set, the fisherman will pull up the net called a box net with the fish caught in it. He uses a machine halfway, but at the end he pulls up the heavy rope by hand. Normally he does this work at 15 locations a day. After a while, you can hear trivia such as how to distinguish between male and female fish and the species of fish caught that day, the secret of their deliciousness, and the hardships they endured. Apparently, some of the requests are quite unusual, coming from affiliated aquariums who say, "If you catch this fish, please let us know!" After that, the fish return to port and are lifted into the tanks at the landing area. This is hard work, but it's a cool sight to see the fishermen smoothly unloading the catch. After the experience, you can also purchase the fish that were landed that day and go home. ■Experience Schedule10:00 Meet up (This may change depending on the tides on the day. In that case, the Awaji Island Tourism Association will contact you.)10:05 Preliminary briefing (about fixed net fishing and safety precautions)10:15 Depart from Nada Fishing Port (Depart for fishing experience)11:15 Return to Nada Fishing Port11:20 Landing and sorting of fish12:00 Scheduled end