Things to do in Japan Page 221

• Age 2～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:15 / 14:00

Passing through the elegant old town of Hida Furukawa and slowly passing through the rural villages, you will see beautiful Satoyama gradually. In many places that can only be seen on this tour, there are cultures and cultures that people have inherited. It is a tour that does not appear in the guidebook and feel the beauty of everyday life.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This is a glass fusing experience class. It is an 8-minute walk from Uchinada Station on the Hokuriku Railway Asanogawa Line from Kanazawa Station. Since you work indoors, you can experience it without worrying about the weather. Combining Italian Venetian glass and Murano's traditional craft Millefiori (known as a thousand flowers) to create the only original work in the world. It's okay for the first time! I will teach you happily and politely. Accessories and accessories will be fired here and handed over.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

Why do not you go out to Lake Rausu, the largest lake in the Shiretoko Peninsula? The area around Lake Rausu with an altitude of 600 to 700 m is an environment equivalent to 2000 to 2500 m in central Honshu. Stop by the large and small four swamps of different facial expressions, and aim for Lake Rausu while enjoying encounters with alpine plants and wetland plants. You can feel the richness of Shiretoko where diverse environments exist.

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• 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!

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• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

Shogawa River flows through Gokayama, famous for its Gassho-zukuri (traditional Japanese-style houses). It takes about an hour and a half from Toyama City, but it is well worth it. The course passes through a gorge and allows you to enjoy the nature of the mountain valley. There are also souvenir shops at rest areas, so you can enjoy the tourist atmosphere. Reservations are accepted for groups of four or more.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:10

★ Completely private charter event ★ We will hold a private charter for your group, family, or group (without other guests present). Please read the instructions to the end before applying. This is an experience program that allows you to learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. You can experience sumo wrestling by introducing the content and rules of sumo wrestling training, and actually challenging former sumo wrestlers. The program will be conducted in Japanese or English, or both, depending on the customer's nationality. After the experience, enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, forbidden moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge former sumo wrestlers 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch / Q&A Response 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution * This event will be held in a fully reserved private event. Watch a sumo show with just your group, try sumo wrestling, and have lunch. Sumo restaurant rental fee: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen per person (tax included) For example: 5 people for a sumo wrestling experience: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen (tax included) x 5 people = 170,000 yen (tax included)

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

• Age 14～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 14～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

• 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 10～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kochi Only here is a fly board in the city! Flyboard is a new marine sport that uses water spouted from a marine jet to fly in the sky with the power of water pressure! Clear Kochi Let's enjoy while flapping the sky and clear stream Niyodo River.

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

How about private lessons and live chopsticks at Kyomachiya? A lecturer with a master's license will teach carefully. Simple about hemorrhoids Explanations After learning how to play, let's actually play the sound! If you like, you can play several songs and play with a professional performer. Finally, you will receive a certificate of experience. Please enjoy sitting in the chair, playing chopsticks, listening to, and relaxing time in the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya Flow of plan 1 Greetings Explanations 5 minutes 2 Hold the claws and hold, how to play Explanations 10 minutes Challenge playing "Sakura Sakura" to play 3 songs! → Ensemble 15 minutes Change to 4 Nogi style 15 songs for practice & ensemble to your liking 5 minutes played by 5 professional players 6 Pass the experience completion certificate Photo & question time 5 minutes

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• Age 20～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 13:30

Learn about Japan's traditional rice wine from a sake sommelier as you savor five cups of sake alongside a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes designed to accentuate the flavors of each cup.Highlights- Discover the world of sake, from how it's brewed to the characteristics of each bottle in this sake tasting with food pairings led by a sommelier in Tokyo- Enjoy sake alongside vegan Chinese dishes like tan-tan noodles, dumplings and soy meat Peking duck- Learn from an accredited sake sommelier- Take home a traditional masu sake cup

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

Tomiya Orimono Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-based company recognized as a "Kyoto Long-Established Company," a recognition bestowed upon companies with over 100 years of history. To this day, the company has dedicated itself to the creation of Nishijin-ori obi (sashes). At the workshop, you'll learn about the history of Nishijin-ori and the techniques of its artisans while touching the actual weaving tools used. You'll also get a close-up tour of the jacquard loom, where you'll experience the craftsmanship and power of the loom. During the hand weaving experience, you'll weave a table center approximately 20cm x 30cm on a special hand loom. The texture changes depending on the strength of the weave and the tension of the weft thread, creating a fascinating experience that will leave you lost in time. You can take home your table center on the day. In addition to obi and kimonos, you can also see "art weaving," where famous paintings and photographs are woven into fabric. This tour, packed with content, will allow you to deeply understand the appeal of Nishijin-ori while listening to the sounds of the looms in a workshop built in the Taisho era.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This course involves making a gorgeous gathering wreath in a workspace with heating and air conditioning. As seasonal plants are used, you can enjoy the experience no matter how many times you participate. The completed planting can be enjoyed for a long time if you take good care of it. As the work is done indoors, the class can be taken regardless of the weather. As the class is small, you can feel free to ask any questions you may have. -Experience Outline- 10:00/13:30 Explanation: Explanation of "Gathering Planting" 10:10/13:40 Work: Remove the plants from their pots, remove the soil and make units (bouquets). Plant the units into the wreath frame. Adjust the overall balance. 12:10/15:40 Care method: Explanation of watering and placement, photography, tidying up

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 50
• 1 Day or more
• 09:00

Take your first step into the world of the ocean. We will support your "diver debut" in Sekisei Lagoon, one of the most beautiful in the world. With this course plan, you can safely and securely obtain the world-class "PADI Open Water Diver" license. Plan features✅ Safe even for beginners! * Experienced instructors will provide careful support in small groups* A step-by-step course that allows you to learn thoroughly with theory + limited water area + marine training* Equipment rental and teaching materials are included, so you can come empty-handed! ✅ Learn in the beautiful Sekisei Lagoon* Training in Japan's largest coral reef! It's like an underwater paradise* There is also a chance to meet colorful fish and sea turtles! * Convenient access from the tourist destination Ishigaki Island. Enjoy the resort atmosphere ✅ Can be acquired in as little as 2 days * Since it is a short-term intensive plan, it is OK to combine it with a trip * Schedule adjustments are also possible for those who want to extend the date or take it easy Plan contents * Target: Healthy people aged 15 to 50 (※ Doctor's diagnosis may be required) * Duration: 2 days (with prior learning) * Included: * Academic course (e-learning is possible) * Limited water dive * Ocean training * PADI application fee, equipment rental, full set of teaching materials * Instructor accompaniment support * Lunch Recommended for * I want to start diving! * I want to learn in nature * I want to dive in the oceans of the world in the future * I want to make memories with my family and friends A lifetime "sea license" starts here Anyone who wants to "dive" is welcome. Let's take a step into the impressive underwater world of Sekisei Lagoon with us!

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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

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• In Door Activity

• Age 30～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Would you like to spend a special time to heal your mind and body? This tour allows you to taste fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits in a natural environment and reset your daily fatigue in a hot spring. We offer a luxurious time that you cannot experience in the city. Kishiwada City has many natural scenery such as Kumeda Pond, the largest pond in Osaka, and the mountain path of Ushitakiyama. This tour takes you around the local scenery by bicycle. For lunch, you will have a lunch made with plenty of locally grown vegetables and fruits. This tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace by bicycle. And at the end of the tour, you will soothe your fatigue in a natural hot spring. This cycling tour will heal your mind and body in a landscape different from that of the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. And sake brewing, which was recently registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will visit a 200-year-old sake brewery to see how sake is made. You can also learn about Japanese culture. At the end, you will also have a sake tasting, which will relax your body and mind.

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 1 Day or more
• 07:30

Recommended for those who want to get a diving license and enjoy diving! Since it is a small group, you can feel free to ask questions about anything you don't understand. We also offer private one-on-one courses in a completely small group setting! ~Experience flow~ - Day 1- Around 7:30 ・The training venue will vary depending on the situation on the day, but we can provide transportation within Naha City (excluding some areas). ・Local meeting is also possible. We will contact you the day before regarding the meeting place. Around 8:00 ~ ・After arriving at the training venue, fill out and check documents, etc. Around 8:30 to 13:00 ・Training in a limited water area (calm sea like a pool) ・Marine training (total of 2 dives) Around 14:00 ~ ・Academic training, review of pre-learning, supplementary explanation ⇒ The first day of the academic test is over. Thank you for your hard work! - Day 2 - *On the final day, you can also take the course by boat♪ (additional boarding fee of ¥6,500, advance registration required) Around 7:30 ・We will pick you up from your accommodation. From around 8:00 ・After arriving at the course location, prepare. (If taking a boat, move to the point) ・The course will continue from yesterday and start! Limited water area + ocean training (total of 2 dives) ・After the course, you can take an additional dive as an option (additional ¥6,000). After that, return to the shop and fill out the application form. After that, you will be certified as an Open Water Diver!

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 07:30

OG DIVE SERVICE. We will guide you to the best and safest diving spots around Ishigaki Island, Taketomi Island, Kuroshima Island, Aragusuku Island, Iriomote Island, and Hatoma Island, based on the sea conditions of the day. We have a track record of producing over 200 diver trainees per year. We have reliable and experienced instructors on-site. If you are worried, please ask for OG. ~Schedule for the day~7:30 Land training: Lecture on equipment setting on land, underwater skills, etc.8:30 Briefing on the departure boat9:00 Limited water area 1-5: We will actually enter the sea and give a lecture on underwater skills in shallow waters of less than 6m12:00 Lunch: Homemade lunch will be heated and served on board (※Food hygiene manager application has been submitted)13:00 Ocean training 1, 2Underwater skills and intensive trainingDay 27:50 Review of skills on land, compass practice9:00 Ocean training 311:00 Ocean training 412:00 Lunch13:00 Additional fun diving (only for those who wish to do so)

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• Age 14～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a step-up course for those who want to enjoy diving. After obtaining the certification, you will be able to dive to a depth of 30 meters. You can dive at intermediate points around the world. Course Schedule Day 1: Beach dive (3 dives) Neutral buoyancy dive Fish identification dive Navigation dive Day 2: Boat dive (2 dives) Boat dive Deep dive You will receive your C-card in about 2 weeks.

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