Things to do in Japan Page 64

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Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)

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Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• Age 14～Age 88
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Let's draw an illustration in a townhouse! Any motif can be illustrated (desired date and time available upon request) *Limited to 1 to 2 people as it is a face-to-face one-on-one session.

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• Age 7～Age 65
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• 13:30

☆Photo data from the experience will be given as a gift♪☆ Enjoy interacting with the horses and riding on the beach! Beginners (children) are welcome! Greet the horses under the instructor's instructions and become friends with them! If you wish, you can even go into the sea! (August only, depending on sea conditions and weather) ~Schedule~ 13:20 Get ready for horse riding and come to the designated meeting place. Head to the beach. (Approximately 10 minutes by car each way) 13:30 Arrive at the beach/horseback riding experience Greet the horses under the instructor's instructions, communicate with them, and then it's time to ride. 14:50 Get off the horses and feed the horses 15:00 Disband

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• Age 10～Age 100
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diving south of Amami Oshima. We go to the ease by boat to a safe and beautiful coral reefs. After dive yacht cruise in the elegant mood Oshimakaikyo. (There is also beach dive course)

• Age 10～Age 75
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• 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

You can experience making "hariko", a Japanese culture. "Hariko" is a doll made by layering washi paper on a mold and coloring it. In this plan, you will make a mask and decorate a rake.

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• Age 17～Age 99
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Since you have come all the way to an unfamiliar town, why not take a leisurely walk with a guide? Let's learn about the history of life hidden in the ordinary townscape as we walk together. We will guide you through the streets of Yokote, which have developed around Yokote Station. During the walk, we will give you information on restaurants such as Yokote Yakisoba and other specialty shops, so please make use of it. After about an hour of walking around the town, it's teatime. Take a break at a cafe and reflect on your walk around the town. We will give you information on Yokote's specialties, so please use it to purchase souvenirs. ~Experience flow (morning session)~10:00 Meet at Yokote Station or Cafeteria Hirajo. Cafeteria Hirajo is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Yokote Station. 10:05 Departure From Yokote Station, you will have an hour-long walk around the city while listening to the guide's stories and visiting various historical sites. 11:00 Arrive at Cafeteria Hirajo. The finish line of the Yokote walk is Cafeteria Hirajo. Refresh your tired body with a hot drink. Lunch is also available.

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• Age 3～Age 99
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[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• Age 3～
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• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

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Popular starry sky photos on remote islands. Did you know that you can also take pictures on the main island? In the northern part of the main island, you can even see the Milky Way with the naked eye! Let's enjoy the starry sky together and leave memories in shape. A starry sky sommelier and an Okinawan wedding photographer will take a higher-grade starry sky photo on Kouri Island, the main island of Okinawa! Feel free to drop by while on your honeymoon! There is a starry sky that is as good as a remote island ☆★★ 1 frame 1 group charter tour! ★ Satisfaction with high-quality photos taken by the starry sky and wedding photographer ◎ ★ Easy access from resorts such as Onna Village, Nago City, Motobu Town, and Nakijin Village ◎ [Information] Experience time varies depending on season and weather . Regarding the date and time with the request reservation notation, there are conditions such as late night (after 23:00). [Plan contents] ・Photographing fee ・Photo correction fee ・Photographing data fee / 10 to 20 images (edited data) ・Time required / About 1.5 hours (including transportation) ・Location / Kouri Island [Flow of the day] Gathering → Shooting / Starry sky Observation → Local dissolution [Estimated shooting start time] Around 19:30 to 22:00 Start from the time when the stars become beautiful in order of reservation It may be delayed depending on the number of reservations and the moonlight. *Sunset time is later in southern countries. See calendar.

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• Age 15～Age 75
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• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

A plan where you can have a super authentic race experience that you can get excited with your friends! You can experience a dead heat that will shake your instincts as you start all at once at the start signal! Finish with a checkered flag! Become a racer and aim for first place! -------------------------------------------------- ---------------☆This plan is for 4 or more people. Please note that this plan cannot be used for 3 or less people. ☆Online reservations are requested by 17:00 3 days before. For reservations after that, please contact the store directly. 027-289-2272 ◆Menu contents ①Explanation about driving method and course ②Actual run! ! 5 laps of qualifying time attack + 10 laps of the final race. (Carts and helmets are available free of charge.) *When using a rental helmet, we ask that you wear a face mask (500 yen) for hygiene reasons. * Gloves (300 yen) * Face mask + glove set 100 yen discount 700 yen Please bring your own helmet, gloves, shoes, face mask, etc. when using. ◆Clothes・・・Comfortable clothes. (Please refrain from wearing skirts and heels) Ride conditions: 15 years old or older, height 145 cm or more Required time: 60 minutes※※※※※※※※※※※※ Notes ※※※※※※※ ※※※※※※※① In case of bad weather, it will be open until sunset. If the weather on the day of the experience is doubtful, please contact the store. ② Please refrain from using the following customers when boarding. Those who are drunk/pregnant ③This plan is for 4 or more people. Please note that this plan cannot be used for 3 or less people. ④If you cannot make a reservation online, please contact the store. 027-289-2272

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• Age 10～Age 70
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• 10:00

Clean every river 17 election in Japan Year clear stream selected "Kawabegawa" in the Packraft tour Rafting there is no transparency Kudare the boat back Kuma of the mountains, pounding adventure feeling the great outdoors! This is a new Activity. Even beginners can take a safe course and start the tour. Aiming at a goal of a distance of about 7.7 kilometers, sometimes hard and sometimes slowly. Not only beginners but also experienced Rafting can enjoy it. Only Happy Surprise can do a Packraft tour.

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• Age 4～Age 60
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• 08:00 / 13:00

Hello, thank you for visiting Uminchu on Activity Japan! At Uminchu, we offer a half-day plan! We will help you make wonderful memories in the ocean of Miyakojima, full of nature, in a private space with your family and friends, not with other passengers! PlanMorning trip 8am-12amAfternoon trip 1pm-5pm (This may change depending on the strait or tide graph of the day, so please contact us)Snorkeling charter tourNumber of people 1-8Snorkel setLife jacketNAUI life insuranceBoard guideIncludesPhotography Separate (10,000 yen) Very popularDrone photography Separate (10,000 yen) Very popular (1500 yen for wetsuits)Please bring drinks, snacks, lunch boxes, towels, etc.! There is a cooler box, so please store it there! We can introduce almost all of Miyakojima, including sea points Yaenose, Ogami, Irabu, Ikema, and Kurima! Since it is a private plan, please contact us if you have any requests. We may also have separate charges, but we can combine points, so please choose your favorite points and contact us! (Please note that we may not be able to go to the points on the straits and tide charts.) Also, as the operator of marine leisure activities, Uminchu only accepts those who understand safety management, precautions, and instructions on sea rules, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. https://youtube.com/watch?v=iwBqliTON9M&feature=shared

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• Age 1～Age 65
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This is a private plan limited to one group. You can enjoy it with your family, your children, and your dog! In addition to the plans below, we can also suggest tours tailored to your needs. Please contact us for more information! ❶ Morning sea kayak cruising A short morning tour departing from and arriving at Zushi Bay. The wind is often calm in the early morning, so you can enjoy a quiet walk on the sea while feeling the morning sun. We especially recommend the summer morning tour (May to August). Season: All year round Hours: 7:30~9:30 Price: 25,000 yen (up to 2 people) 1 additional person 10,000 yen ~ (up to 4 people) ❷ Let's go to a deserted island! Sea Kayak Picnic Land on the uninhabited island "Najima" located approximately 2km offshore from Zushi Beach. In the summer, you can enjoy snorkeling, boiling coffee, etc. I wish you a wonderful day. Season: All year round Hours: 9:30~15:30 Price: 40,000 yen (up to 2 people) 1 additional person 10,000 yen ~ (up to 4 people) (other options) ・BBQ sets can also be prepared, so please contact us in advance. Please contact us. (Additional fee) ❸ Bonfire Cafe & Sunset Sea Kayak Cruise or Sunset SUP Cruising Short cruise departing from and arriving at Zushi Bay. You can enjoy a relaxing time while watching the sunset over the Izu Peninsula. After your cruise, spend some precious time on the beach surrounded by a bonfire and drinking warm coffee. Recommended from September to December

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• Age 12～Age 100
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Kurobe Dam is just amazing! If you walk with the guide, you will not miss the highlights, and when you listen to the guide, you will be impressed many times! Overview of the course Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (meeting / starting point) → 220 steps of indoor stairs → dam observatory (explanation of dams, etc.) → Outdoor stairs (closed in the early spring, 220 indoor stairs) → Kurobe Damrest Passing in front of the house → passing the martyrs in front of the martyrs (explanation of the memorial monument, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Central Dam Dambike (Dam water discharge explanation, etc.) → Passing in front of Kurobe Dam Rest House → Kanden Tunnel Electric Bus Kurobe Dam Station Waiting Room (Dissolution/end point) Dam water discharge period is around June 26 to around October 15. Dam water discharge time was canceled in early summer due to the weather from 6:00 to 17:30.

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• Age 6～Age 70
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Draw a pattern on a size of 6 cm in diameter, and carve the pattern on the surface of plaster of the same size. Pour in molten tin and finish to make a pendant

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• Age 6～Age 70
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Make a kaleidoscope using a kaleidoscope kit and decorate the surface with colored paper etc. You can also make it in the lower grades

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Cut bamboo and shave it to make a simple flute.

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• Age 10～Age 70
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Make your own broom using Japanese pampas grass that grows naturally in Aso. The attached broom can also be used as a room interior and can be enjoyed for cleaning.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Bake iron in a furnace to soften it and make a shape. Make your own, such as hooks for lowering flowerpots, hat racks and candle stands.

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• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Melt a glass rod with a burner to make two earrings and one patterned dragonfly ball.

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• Age 15～Age 90
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• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

How about trying on a kimono at Machiya Juku, a Japanese space and time near Higashi Chaya District, and enjoying the world that spreads out from a cup of tea? Escape from everyday life and step into a quiet tea room to discover a new side of yourself. It seems that there are not many houses with tatami mats these days, and the Japanese-style space of a machiya is nostalgic like grandma's house, and it will be fresh for young people. You can learn various Japanese gestures that are useful to remember, such as how to say hello, open and close the fusuma, how to walk and sit on the tatami. This is a Japanese lesson that will definitely come in handy when you are invited, in a slightly formal seat, or in a business setting. Why don't you experience it as a memory of your trip? Not only women but also men are welcome. [Experience flow] ① Dressing (about 30 minutes) ↓ ② How to enter the tea room, see the alcove, tools, how to walk (10 minutes) ↓ Follow the flow of the tea ceremony (about 40 minutes) ③ Have the main sweets ↓④How to have tea↓⑤How to have dried sweets↓⑥How to have tea

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• Age 18～Age 60
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• 09:00 / 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★Even if you can't swim, you don't have to worry because an instructor will be there! ★The heating room is heated using thinned wood from Lake Shikotsu♪★Rash guard leggings (women's swimsuit, men's shorts), bath towel, poncho free rental♪Plan description ★The heating room tent is made by MORZH, which is said to be the hottest in the world! ★Snorkeling experience in Lake Shikotsu, which has the best water quality in Japan for 10 consecutive years, warming up your cold body in the heating room, bathing and relaxing experience [Experience time] Approximately 02:00h From gathering to disbanding (30 minutes before and after changing clothes, snorkeling, heating room, bathing, about 1 hour for break) Spring Water temperature: March to May 4℃ to 7℃ June 7 to 10℃ With the arrival of early summer, in early May, the fish return to the shore. From March to June, the water is extremely clear and the contrast of Mt. Fubukushi and Mt. Tarumae is beautiful. Summer Water temperature: July 10-15°C, August-September 15-20°C From July to September, the endangered species of underwater flower, Chitose Baikamo, blooms, and the peak season for Lake Shikotsu begins. The aquatic plants sway beautifully, creating a fantastic space. Underwater, you can see the blue-hued three-spined sticklebacks and Ezo dace. Autumn Water temperature: October 15-18°C, November 10-15°C From October to November, the kokanee salmon, dyed in their nuptial colors, return to the shore to spawn. The leaves also begin to change from green to red and yellow, and even the fallen leaves add a splash of color to the water. Midwinter Water temperature: December 7-10°C January-February 0-4°C December-February Plankton in the water also decreases, transparency increases, and the water becomes even more tranquil. Visibility increases to the point where you can see 30 meters ahead. The sunlight shining in warmly illuminates the water, which is at 2°C. The Hyoto Ice Museum Festival, one of Hokkaido's three major winter festivals, is held from late January to mid-February. As the lake water is highly transparent, the ice sculptures shine blue like Lake Shikotsu during the day, and at night, the lake is lit up and fireworks are set off, making it a sight to behold.

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• Age 4～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 14:00

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making pottery works by “hand-binging” that forms clay with your own hands.

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• Age 4～Age 100
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Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making works using electric potter's wheel.

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• Age 0～Age 100
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• 10:20 / 11:00 / 11:40 / 12:20 / 13:00 / 13:40 / 15:30 / 16:10 / 16:50

The integrated facility of flight simulator and cabin mockup is "the world's first in the hotel industry".SKY Experience is equipped with a full-fledged flight simulator "Boeing 737" used by professionals for pilot training. The switches and buttons of a real airplane are installed in full size, the cockpit is reproducible, and the same software as Boeing is used. We provide an experience. The approximately 13m cabin mockup "aircraft cabin", which is a reused retired aircraft, can also be used as a waiting room or for chatting after the experience. The seats, carpets, etc. are made with "repair parts of the former government aircraft", and the interior is also carefully selected. We will deliver a full-fledged experience that makes you feel like you are on a real airplane. Professionals, the general public, and aviation fans alike are all welcome to visit us. 70 minutes course (experience for 1 to 4 people) ¥36,300 (tax and service charge included) Briefing 10 minutes + flight simulator experience 60 minutes You can experience this course for ¥25,410, which is 30% off the above price. *This course is a course that cannot be changed or canceled after the reservation is confirmed. Please purchase after understanding.

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• Age 10～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Botanical candle experience] Let's create the only botanical candle in the world with your favorite flower material ♪ [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the botanical candle experience! Preserved flowers are available for the limited plan. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the city of forests. We have a variety of courses from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals, centering on preserved flowers.

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• Age 10～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

This is a handmade trial lesson that you can create while enjoying herbarium. Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience of preserved flowers! [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience! Preserved flowers are made by processing fresh flowers one by one. Since it is made from natural flowers, each flower has a different look. Even if the type, color and arrangement of flowers are the same, they are different one by one. Create the only work in the world.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

In this plan, you will be able to enjoy the performance of congratulatory words by the priesthood, the shrine maiden dance, and the Kagura drums in the Kagura hall. You will also experience Tamagushi worship. * This plan is not baptism. It is a prayer for your own health and a ritual to cleanse yourself. Comes with an English pamphlet. (We will pray at the same seat as ordinary worshipers who receive normal prayers.) * The priest will perform the above Shinto ritual at the Kagura-den together with the general public, so the waiting time is up to 30 minutes due to circumstances. It may occur to some extent.

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• Age 18～Age 90
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This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment takes about 40 minutes per person. *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. The plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

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