Things to do in Japan Page 257

• 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

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a format that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes lunch and dinner. In this tour, you will experience Japanese culture. After the sake brewery tour and tasting experience, you will move to Yasutomi Town and enjoy lunch and dinner (local cuisine) while looking at the rural scenery. At that time, we will play the koto, shakuhachi, shamisen, and Japanese dance. In addition, you will experience the tea ceremony (dessert = tea cake) during lunch. After lunch, we will visit the shrine and hold a dedication.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Experience program You can experience Kodo, one of the representative arts of Japan. 1. A medicinal tea blended with fragrant ingredients will be served as a welcome drink. 2. You will sit in a chair at a Noir Cafe with a flower shop run by a top Japanese flower artist. I will give you a brief explanation about incense. 3. You will be asked to smell the incense of Kyara, Agarwood, and Sandalwood, which are representative fragrant woods. After that, you will experience listening to the scent of incense and applying the scent. Four. After listening to incense, enjoy matcha green tea and sweets.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Experience program You can experience Kodo, one of the representative arts of Japan. 1. A medicinal tea blended with fragrant ingredients will be served as a welcome drink. 2. Choose your favorite flowers at Noir Cafe, which has a flower shop run by a top Japanese flower artist. Let's put flowers in the incense seat while receiving instructions (flowers and containers can be taken home). 3. Make an ash mold for the incense burner. (The customer makes an ash mold, puts charcoal in it, and burns the incense.) We listen to the typical incense woods, Kyara, Agarwood, and Sandalwood. Four. Make matcha. (I will tell you how to make delicious matcha, so please enjoy it with the tea and sweets that you have made yourself.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

[Akitsuno Garten] You can make fragrant hand cream and room spray using precious oil of locally produced citrus fruits. Experience in the classroom inside the wooden school building of the green tourism facility "Akitsuno Garten", which is a renovation of the wooden school building of a former elementary school. Even small children can easily make it. There is no doubt that you will be pleased with souvenirs and gifts by drawing illustrations and messages on labels that you can handwrite yourself!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

There used to be many dried fish shops in Abashiri, the town of dried fish, but now there are only a few left. Masuda Suisan is a long-established handmade dried fish shop that handles overnight dried Atka mackerel, mackerel, and herring. In this program, which is held every week, you can learn not only how to make dried fish, but also how to select delicious dried fish and tips on selecting fish, which you can use in your daily life. The dried fish you make will be delivered along with dried kinki, a high-class fish from the Okhotsk Sea, carefully made at a factory, so you can enjoy the dried fish of this northern port town in the comfort of your own home. ~Experience Schedule~14:00~Learn about types of fishing, why fish are dried, the richness of the Okhotsk Sea, why the owner took over the fish shop, types of Atka mackerel, about Kinki, and "Grandma's Handmade Meshi Sushi"14:20~Atka mackerel filleting experience14:45~Soak the filleted Atka mackerel in salt water~Put it in the dryer14:55 Learn how to select the best dried fish and delicious fish

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the Kamakura period, making it a center for Zen practice. The city's serene temples and gardens embody Zen principles, offering visitors a peaceful and contemplative experience.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Start your day refreshed and energized with a private yoga session in a peaceful temple hall near Kyoto Station. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let go of stress as you practice gentle yoga poses. Our experienced instructor will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Kuniyoshi Castle is a mountain castle that was the base when the three great heroes Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Oda Nobunaga attacked Asakura. You will experience the tea ceremony in the room of the Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum, which is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. ~Experience procedure~ ① Reception Please tell the museum reception that you will be participating in the tea ceremony and enter the museum. Please wait in the room in front of the room. ② Tea ceremony ③ Tea ceremony experience

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Purify your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session in a serene temple, followed by a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to prepare all the BBQ stoves and do BBQ on their own! Only beach locations can be rented. Facilities such as beach use and toilets are available. Rental of desks, chairs, umbrellas, etc. from 300 yen (advance reservation is not possible) Depending on the reservation status on the day, rental items may not be available. Garbage collection 1 bag ¥ 500 * Only when sorting is completed.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Recommended for those who want to have BBQ with the ingredients they bought! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please bring seasonings and consumables. Styrofoam cannot be brought in. * We also sell additional seasonings. You can bring your favorite ingredients and enjoy the original BBQ. There is no kitchen or washing area, so please bring your cooked ingredients. Please note that we do not lend out cutlery or cutting boards.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

Super easy course to come by hand and save time and labor to cut vegetables! It is! We prepare all BBQ set, charcoal, table, chair, dish, chopsticks and so on. (Dishes and chopsticks will be one set per person) Please come empty-handed. Drinks and ingredients are OK to bring in (☆ There is no cooler box) We have a drink menu so you can order as well ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

[All-you-can-drink included! (90-minute glass exchange system)] A super-easy course that saves you the trouble of cutting vegetables by coming empty-handed! !! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please come empty-handed. You can bring in the ingredients you want to bake!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Sandblasting is a technique of spraying sand with the pressure of compressed air to shave the surface. Cut the masking tape stuck on the glass container to your favorite design in a way that draws a picture and process it into frosted glass with a special machine. Even fine designs are clearly beautiful and the designs are beautiful. Put a message, it is also ideal for gifts.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

It will be a 90-120 minute pottery plan where you can experience from molding to painting You can make whatever you like, such as rice bowls, small plates, and chopstick rests.

• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is the first course for those who want to start scuba diving. It is a course that assumes diving to a depth of 18m, and after completing the course, you can enter a recommended depth of 12m and a maximum of 18m. You can take the academic courses and exams necessary to obtain a diving license at any time from your home computer or mobile phone. After passing the written exam, take the practical training. After completing all programs, you can get a diving license (C card)! Please feel free to use! Step1 <<On the Internet…>> -Self-training- All courses can be used by accessing the STARS Net Diver School from your computer or mobile phone. Step2<<On the internet…>> -Final check- After reading the manual, try the final check. When you answer the quiz and click the submit button, the result of pass/fail, the answers and explanations of the questions you got wrong will be displayed immediately in your browser. Successful applicants will receive a certificate of completion by email. If you fail, you can check the manual again and try again. (There are 5 patterns of quizzes in total) Step3<<On the slopes...>> -Practical training-Training includes orientation, confined water practical training (training in safe waters), and marine practical training. Step4<<Diver Certificate>> - Acquisition of C card - When all the training is completed, you can acquire a diving certificate "C card". Enjoy diving in the oceans of the world. One piece of swimsuit is OK. OK for one person! The course is a small number of people! After care is also perfect! Membership club with benefits! In addition, original goods will also be presented! Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? This course introduces the basic knowledge and techniques necessary for underwater diving for those who are diving for the first time. Private group training just for you. Couples, families, and good friends can take classes. I'm worried about my physical strength... I want to study slowly. For those who are like that, we will do it until the end of the course! A flawless course! A course just for you! A veteran instructor will guide you safely and guide you to the underwater world. All you need is one swimsuit! (Acquisition period is within 2 months)

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 15:00

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Enjoy a guided tour (walk) of the vast grounds of the Former Kashino Family Residence. Enjoy picking seasonal snacks while being watched over by the seasonal flowers gathered in the garden. Enjoy the taste of the 24 solar terms dishes prepared by a dedicated Japanese chef. Enjoy the seasonal flavors laid out in a "Yusan Box," a traditional Tokushima craft, at this registered tangible cultural property.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

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

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

☆Blank Diver - What I took at the resort - I used to dive but recently - I just got a C-card - I don't have any equipment - I want to level up! ☆This is a guide for those who have been away from diving recently. Do you have such anxiety? ◆I was so busy that I stopped going diving before I knew it! ◇I got a C card overseas, but I have never dived in Japan! ◆I haven't dived even once since I got the C card, so I'm worried! ◇I can't dive anymore because I don't have a buddy! If you are like this, we recommend you to take the "Refresh Course" below. In this course, you will review basic diving knowledge such as hand signals. Afterwards, you will be retrained on basic techniques such as setting up equipment and controlling buoyancy during descent. With a simple course and proper advice, you'll be fine. Whether you are a blank diver or a paper diver, we will do our best to help you enjoy your underwater walk with peace of mind! ! Please feel free to contact us!

• Pickup Service

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? The appeal of scuba diving is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. Even people with disabilities can enjoy the ocean with proper care. Please take on the challenge and enjoy the beauty of nature to your heart's content, surrounded by beautiful corals and fish. This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed underwater for first-time divers. Japan Barrier Free Diving Association instructors will provide safe guidance and guide you to the underwater world. ⚫︎Star Scuba Diver Course ¥100,000 (departs from Yugawara store) Part 1: Learn basic diving techniques and theory with assistance. ⚫︎Scuba Diver Course ¥120,000 (departs from Yugawara store) Learn basic diving techniques and theory with half assistance. ⚫︎Scuba Diver Course ¥125,000 (departs from Yugawara store) Learn basic diving techniques and theory with full assistance. Target audience: Elderly people over 60, minors, the visually impaired, the hearing impaired, the quadriplegic, and anyone who is interested in scuba diving and who is in a healthy condition suitable for diving can participate. *Please contact us first. Please feel free to request information or contact us!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? The appeal of scuba diving is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. Even people with disabilities can enjoy the ocean with proper care. Please take on the challenge and enjoy the beauty of nature to your heart's content, surrounded by beautiful corals and fish. This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed underwater for first-time divers. Japan Barrier Free Diving Association instructors will provide safe guidance and guide you to the underwater world. Barrier-free trial diving ¥22,000 (from Yugawara store) Target audience: Elderly people over 60, minors, visually impaired, hearing impaired, quadriplegics, and those interested in scuba diving who are suitable for diving. Anyone can participate as long as they are in good health. *Please contact us first. Please feel free to request information or contact us!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to experience the feeling of weightlessness underwater? The appeal of scuba diving is that anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. Even people with disabilities can enjoy the ocean with proper care. Please take on the challenge and enjoy the beauty of nature to your heart's content, surrounded by beautiful corals and fish. This course introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed underwater for first-time divers. Japan Barrier Free Diving Association instructors will provide safe guidance and guide you to the underwater world. Would you like to take a peek into the underwater world and the world of dolphins? Feed the dolphins fish, say hello, watch them jump... Would you like to swim with dolphins? Now, everyone, let's float in the sea. The dolphin's beautiful eyes are looking at everyone. I'm looking forward to playing with everyone. Interaction with dolphins + Dolphin swimming experience ¥21,000 (from Yugawara store) Target audience: Elderly people over 60, minors, visually impaired, hearing impaired, quadriplegics, and those interested in scuba diving. Anyone with a suitable health condition can participate. *Please contact us first. Please feel free to request information or contact us!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

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

You can experience gold leaf application, a typical traditional craft. In this course, you will choose your favorite vessel and finish the original vessel. Since stickers with various designs are available, it is relatively easy to work with, and you can also use a cutter to create your own design. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience gold leaf pasting, a traditional Japanese craft, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

New world of diving is spread by attaching to acquire the knowledge and skills, such as boat diving, deep diving, navigation that can not be essential in the leisure diving. You can join even immediately after scuba diver the end of the course. ※ This course is scuba diver acquirer, or not available and not equivalent qualification acquirer of other organizations.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups