Things to do in Japan Page 141

• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A professional photographer will take your photos after you have rented a yukata and put it on in a small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan! We are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. This time, we would like to help those who come to Kyoto to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a one-time lesson that can be completed in one session. You can take as many courses as you like. A cute candle recommended for those who like nature and flowers. It is also popular for interior decoration and gifts. In this lesson, you will be able to make one small size flower candle, which is a soy candle decorated with flowers and nuts. (Additional 1000 yen for L size, wooden core is optional.) ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Think about the design and choose your favorite flower materials such as dried flowers, preserved flowers, and nuts. ② Add scent to the melted wax and pour it into a glass petri dish. ③While the wax hardens, decorate it with the designed flowers. Once the wax has completely hardened, it's ready. ④After the photo shoot time and tea time, you will be able to wrap it and take it home. It can also be scented, so you can enjoy it as an aroma wax. We will provide careful guidance, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Cute and stylish aroma stones are popular as interior decorations and also make great gifts. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① You will experience making an aroma stone equivalent to 100g of plaster using your favorite mold from the many molds available at Nature Living. ②After photo time and tea time, please put it in a box and take it home. *It is also possible to add colors and scents during production. *Tools and materials will be provided here. *You can also try other experiences while waiting for the plaster to harden. (Paid)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This course is recommended for those who love Hawaii, Shonan, and the sea, collecting Hawaiian flowers, shells, and marine life. Recommended for summer interiors and gifts. ~ Flow of experience ~ ① Choose your favorite mold and make Hawaiian aroma stone for 100g of plaster. You can also add the color of your choice. ② After shooting time and tea time, put it in a box and take it home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

We blend natural aroma oils (essential oils) to create aroma perfumes (natural fragrances). Recommended for aroma lovers, people who like plants and flowers, and people who want their own perfume. It is also popular as a gift. Would you like to create your one-of-a-kind perfume while being soothed by the scent? ~Procedure of the experience~ ① First, we will explain the ingredients and blending procedure. ②Enjoy the scent of various plants using high-quality essential oils extracted from plants. ③Choose your favorite scent and blend it to create a perfume. ④Place it in a cute perfume bottle, wrap it, and take it home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

A luxurious plan that includes photo data, video data, homemade snacks, and drinks. Recommended for youth groups.

• Date Spot
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• Age 18～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

You can enjoy SUP leisurely only with your friends. It is also recommended for those who want to play at their own pace. (It will be reserved only for those who have experienced SUP) * There is no lesson on this course.

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• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Exhilarating rafting on the open Shinano River! It's full of fun and recommended for families♪ Enjoy the rafting tour held at the foot of Mt. Naeba, a spacious rafting experience where you can enjoy the wide blue sky and the scenery that feels like eternity! ☆A number of rapids are exciting, relaxing in the waterfalls Is the Shinano River calm? I am often asked this, but it is a popular rafting spot with a good balance of rapids and waterfalls ♪ ☆ Hot spring bathing included The bathing fee is included in the price, and you can refresh yourself in the hot spring after the tour!

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

• Age 13～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 11:00 / 13:30

We offer SUP experience sessions and tours in nature. Why do not you enjoy the superb view, forest bathing, SUP water walk in nature? Enjoy crystal clear water and clean air.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:15

Introducing the new and popular activity "SUP"! SUP is a new water activity that has been gaining attention in recent years. Max offers a calm water tour for beginners on a calm lake. Of course, a guide will accompany you, so beginners can feel at ease. Learn the basics of how to ride a SUP and how to paddle, and in the second half, go on a leisurely short tour while looking at the scenery and enjoy various activities! Recommended for those who are experiencing SUP for the first time! The location will vary depending on the weather and water volume, but it will be either Lake Fujiwara or Lake Dogen in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture. Why don't you try this popular SUP? ■ Target age Healthy people aged 4 and over *Due to the buoyancy of the SUP board itself, it is intended for people weighing up to 110 kg. *Third grade elementary school students and younger (approximately less than 140 cm tall) will ride tandem (two people) with their parents. *Please be careful when applying if your child dislikes or is afraid of water. Please note that we cannot refund the fee even if you are unable to experience the experience on the day. *Please understand the safety instructions and consult with us in advance if you have a disability, as you may need to deal with the situation yourself if you fall into the water. Please be aware that the [Gunma, Minakami] Relaxing Cruise SUP Experience Course may be held in conjunction with the [Gunma, Minakami] SUP Experience Course with Dogs.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This course is recommended for those who want to become better at Sapp. Learn various paddle work and board trim operations and go back and forth to Tokiyu in the sea. You can also try out all types of boards, from race boats to waveboards.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Empty-handed OK! A great course where you can enjoy fishing, phantom islands and snorkeling! ! ≪Let's eat the fish we caught ourselves! ! ≫Enjoy the fish you catch at our sister restaurant, Izakaya Umihachi. Take a leisurely break in a beautiful location that makes you think, “I want to go there once in my life!” Snorkel staff will support you with a board! ! You can see coral and fish up close at shallow water points that are safe even for children☆

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

A plan to make "Buddha nuts" that bring happiness ☆ You can take the finished work home on the same day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station". You can make it with your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. It is also recommended for interior decoration and gifts.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

120-minute horse riding experience and tea time♪ Walk along the riverbed. You'll be amazed to find such nature in Tokyo! If you are new to horse trekking, first make friends with Mariya and let her walk as you like. For those with experience, enjoy the extraordinary experience by starting with a light canter and then trotting. After returning from horse riding, enjoy a leisurely tea time. You can also take care of Mariya. During tea time, we will send you the photo data (about 20 photos) taken here via LINE. ★Private lessons are also available★

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:10 / 09:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Even during busy periods such as summer vacation and autumn holidays, you can experience the tranquility of Shiretoko here. This course passes through old development sites and forests to see the groundwater waterfalls that flow into the Sea of Okhotsk. On clear days, you can see the 200m high cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. Like "Furepe Falls," this is a course to see cliff waterfalls, but this one is a bit wilder, with no walking trails and requiring climbing over logs. If it becomes dangerous due to a storm or other reasons, we will contact you by mobile phone and, if you wish, we will cancel (free of charge) or introduce you to an available tour the next day or later (same price).

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This plan is a special plan that combines the natural experience unique to Yubeach Omishima with a sauna that heals the body. After warming up your mind and body in the sauna, dive directly into the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea! Refresh your mind and body with the power of nature and enjoy a blissful time with the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. [Example: 1 hour / 3 sets] **0:00-0:10** (10 minutes) "1st set: Sauna session" - Beginners: Enter the sauna for 8 minutes. - Experienced people: Enter the sauna for 10 minutes. - After finishing, cool down for 1-2 minutes in the Seto Inland Sea. **0:10-0:25** (15 minutes) "Rest & Hydration" - Take a 10-15 minute break in the relaxation area. Refresh your mind and body while hydrating. - Freely adjust the break time within the range of 10-15 minutes according to your physical condition. **0:25-0:35** (10 minutes) "Second set: Sauna session" - Beginners: Enter the sauna for 8 minutes. - Experienced people: Enter the sauna for 10 minutes. - After finishing, cool down again for 1-2 minutes in the Seto Inland Sea. **0:35-0:50** (15 minutes) "Rest & hydration" - Take another 10-15 minute break. Prepare your body properly and hydrate. **0:50-1:00** (10 minutes) "Third set: Sauna session" - Beginners: 8 minutes, experienced people: 10 minutes sauna session. - After finishing, refresh your mind and body with a final 1-2 minute cool down. [Points] Sauna time: Beginners 8 minutes, increase by 1-2 minutes as you get used to it. Experienced people will do a 10 minute sauna. Cool down: After each set, cool down in the Seto Inland Sea for 1-2 minutes to cool down your body appropriately. Rest time: Take a 10-15 minute break after each set. Adjust the time according to your physical condition, and make sure to hydrate and relax.

• Age 10～Age 59
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

A completely new outdoor sauna is born! A collaboration between a luxury yacht and a full-fledged sauna that rivals a public bath. Why not spend a special holiday? We want you to enjoy Japan's best natural water bath to your heart's content! Enjoy the ultimate relaxation surrounded by the sound of waves at the end of the 50-meter long pier that is unique to a yacht harbor. After enjoying a hot sauna with a full-fledged wood stove, cool down in the deep waters of Lake Biwa! Rocked by the waves, you can enjoy loyly as much as you like because it is a private time reservation! It is the ultimate luxury to spend time surrounded by nature as far as the eye can see. ★ Approximately 4,500 yen per person for a full 160 minutes of use * Shower and changing time included * Maximum capacity 6 people Please see the website for details.

• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

The world of original design that began with woven labels Nakagawa Sangyo originally started as a woven label factory, but today we can create a variety of original textile products from silk screens to prints. This program is for designers and creators who want to see Nakagawa Sangyo's manufacturing machines and make use of them to make things. Even if you are not a so-called "professional", there are probably many people who have wanted to make T-shirts and souvenirs for club activities and circles. These days, we live in an age of 100 million creators, where anyone can design and sell their own original creations on SNS and online shops. Let's enjoy making things together! *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

The world of original designs that started with woven labels Some people may not be able to understand woven labels, but woven labels are manufacturer names and brand names in all the cloth products that we wear and use. "That" is attached to display. Komatsu City's woven label production ranks second in Japan after Maruoka City in Fukui Prefecture. Today, 100% of woven labels made in Japan are made in these two cities. Nakagawa Sangyo started with woven labels woven with a jacquard loom in such a production area Komatsu, and now produces various goods such as prints and silk screens. In this program, you can use Nakagawa Sangyo's diversified machines to create original design goods such as T-shirts and tote bags. Why don't you experience the moment when original goods are actually born using photos and children's illustrations in your smartphone's camera roll? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

You can make a sachet with aroma ♪ You can choose your favorite aroma scent. You can take the finished work home on that day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station" ☆ You can make your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. Recommended for interior decoration and gifts ~

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 89
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a wreath experience lesson using statice, which is a very popular dried flower. The flower language of statice is an unchanging heart. I think that's why the color doesn't change easily. We will ask for your third preference for the color of the statice (pink, purple, yellow, orange, beige, dull, etc.), but please note that there is a limit of one color per group. Please note that depending on the season, your desired color may not be available. The basic price is for size S, but all sample photos are for size M. If you would like to change the size, please select M size from option selection. Our instructors will provide support so that even first-timers can make arrangements. It is recommended not only for yourself, but also as a gift for birthdays and anniversaries. Flow of the experience 1. Instructions on creation: 10 minutes 2. Wreath creation: about 1 and a half hours 3. Finishing: 5 minutes 4. Photography: 5 minutes 5. Payment: 5 minutes This lesson is for ages 12 and older. (Please contact us if you would like children to participate)■Please make a reservation based on the number of guests. Please note that our restaurant is small, so if there are more people visiting the restaurant than people making reservations, we may not be able to accommodate your companions depending on the reservation status. ■The trial fee includes the course fee, seat fee, and consumption tax in addition to the material cost. For details, please check ``About Fees'' and ``What's Included'' in ``Activity Details''. Recently, the prices of flowers and materials have been rising sharply. We appreciate your understanding that the number of flowers will change depending on the season, as the prices will be higher during peak flower demand seasons. ■In addition to our florist business, we also offer lessons. In order to carry out our work, cardboard boxes, materials for arrangement, etc. are within sight of our customers. We appreciate your understanding as we do not have a dedicated room for lessons like a lesson salon, but rather we hold lessons in a room with materials available. ■Reservations will be canceled on busy days. We may be able to accommodate you depending on the day, so please contact us by phone. ■We apologize for the inconvenience, but since our store is a small business, there may be times when we have customers visiting our store or answering the phone even during lessons. Thank you for your understanding in this regard.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 55
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

The clear streams of the Nagara and Itadori rivers in Gifu. In the kayaking experience, lessons are held in a gentle flow, so even beginners can enjoy kayaking with peace of mind. Once you get used to kayaking, let's challenge the fast-flowing place. The chief instructor participates in freestyle kayaking competitions. Ikegami, the owner of the experienced laughter, will be in charge. I hope you can experience the fun of the river and the fun of canoeing! *Children must be 10 years old or older or 4th grade or older to junior high school students or younger. High school students and above will be charged as adults.

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• Age 5～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

The charm of snorkeling in the Blue CaveThe Blue Cave in Onna Village is a popular spot that represents the ocean of Okinawa. Snorkeling can be enjoyed easily even by beginners and those who are not good at swimming. It is easier than diving, but the charm is that you can enjoy the mysterious scenery and colorful sea world of the Blue Cave! 1. The fantastic view unique to the Blue CaveThe natural light that shines into the cave reflects off the seawater, creating a beautiful blue light. You can enjoy the "blue light curtain" seen from the surface of the water from a unique perspective of a snorkeler. The view looking up through a snorkel mask is sure to impress! 2. Interacting with colorful tropical fishThe area around the cave is home to a wide variety of tropical fish. The fish are used to people and will come close to you, so you can experience walking in the sea. • Feeding experience: When you hold food in your hand, colorful fish will gather. 3. Snorkeling is safe and easy for beginners to enjoy Snorkeling is recommended for beginners and children because it does not use oxygen tanks and you can observe the underwater world near the surface of the water. •Instructors provide thorough support: Even if you are not good at swimming, you can rest assured because you will wear a buoyant life jacket and the guide will always support you. •Easy equipment: You can easily participate with just a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. 4. It takes less time to prepare than introductory diving, so it is easy to participate. You can easily experience something out of the ordinary between sightseeing. 5. Other things to enjoy besides the Blue Cave •Okinawa's waters are extremely clear: Not only the cave, but the surrounding waters are also surprisingly clear. You can enjoy the ecosystem of coral reefs and fish while snorkeling. •Ideal for families and groups: Children and seniors can enjoy it together with peace of mind. Capture your impressions as they are! We offer a Blue Cave snorkeling and Gopro unlimited plan (3,000 yen per unit). You can easily take immersive videos and beautiful underwater photos, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Features of GoPro rental High-quality, clear shooting Use a 4K-compatible GoPro to beautifully record the mysterious light of the Blue Cave and colorful tropical fish. Recommended points •It's sure to look great on social media! Upload the videos and photos you took to social media to share your special experience. •High underwater operability makes it easy to take professional-level footage, so anyone can take professional-quality photos. •Leave precious moments with family and friends on video for unforgettable memories, and enjoy them at home as many times as you like. Why not rent a GoPro and record the excitement of the Blue Cave as it is? Please feel free to contact us for details on advance reservations and fees!

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• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:30

The seasonal scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi is a photogenic spot where the background changes depending on the season, and recently it has become a popular wedding photo spot. You can enjoy seasonal walks such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery and fireworks in summer, changing leaves in autumn, and snowy Mt. Fuji in winter. It is easily accessible by car from Tokyo, and has good transportation access as well, with buses and trains running from Shinjuku and no transfers required. This is a kimono walking plan where families, couples, and friends can take extraordinary photos and take photos of Japan's symbol Mt. Fuji and kimono. Family anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, travel anniversaries, surprise anniversaries, etc. Kimonos are prepared for children from the age of 1. Additional options other than dressing up include simple buns and rental hair accessories, so you can basically do it empty-handed! The dressing time is 5 minutes for men and 15 minutes for women. The kimono dressing venue has been moved to the 2nd floor of Fujisan Plaza, the building in front of Kawaguchiko Station. It's now a more convenient location. The address is 2nd floor, Marubun Building, 3631-2 Fujikawaguchiko Funatsu, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. ~Flow of the day~ ① Kimono selection: Costumes come in different sizes, so please enter the size when making a reservation 3 minutes ② Dressing: Men's dressing takes 3 minutes. 15 minutes ③ Hair set if optional hair is added: A simple hair set. Japanese style hair is not accepted. 8 minutes ④Enjoy 3 hours of free time after getting ready: We will guide you to the recommended 3-hour course 3 hours ⑤Changing time 2 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a tandem flight experience plan. The flight will take place when the weather conditions are good. You will fly with a tandem pilot. Please feel free to come and visit even if it is your first time! If you look around the well-maintained area and see the smiles of the students, you will be able to feel the quality of the environment! After completing the tandem flight course, we will give you a discount coupon for free enrollment in the JHF certified A-class skill acquisition course!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Why not experience creating Japanese scents at Yurasukaori's atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area? In this plan, we will create incense sticks using only fragrant agarwood, sandalwood, and other incense ingredients that are used in medicine and food, preserving the ancient scent. Incense sticks began to be made in Osaka around the early Edo period. Please use it in a variety of situations, such as when relaxing, when you want to change your mood, or by scenting it in your room before welcoming guests. Fragrance is said to transform everyday spaces into extraordinary ones. A Japanese scent that feels nostalgic, but also a new scent. You can enjoy it in various situations. Yurasu Kaori creates original scents using only natural fragrance ingredients that have been used since ancient times, without using synthetic fragrances. Also, turning an image into a scent is something you can't experience anywhere else. Please come and create your own scent. We have bags and boxes available for you to take home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

This course is located upstream of the Kurobe River, one of Toyama's best canyoning spots. The course includes 20m and 40m waterfalls, 30m and 8m super-large water slides, and a 7m high jump spot! Reservations are accepted for groups of 4 or more.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It will be a sandblasting experience to make a design by spraying sand on the glass and shaving it into frosted glass. ～ Process ～ ①Please choose your favorite glass material. (2) Stick the stickers and letters prepared here on the glass. ③ Blow sand with a sandblasting machine, remove the seal, and you're done.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It will be an experience to create a stained glass lamp shade. ～ Process ～ ①Please choose your favorite glass. (6 for hexahedron, 3 for trihedron) (2) Wrap copper tape around the glass and solder each glass. ③ Attach the metal fittings to complete.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups