Things to do in Japan Page 31
- Age 7~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00
A special kimono experience delivered by a long-established rental costume store that has been supporting the kimono culture of the ancient city of Nara for 103 years. You will see, touch, and actually wear gorgeous and vibrant kimonos (uchikake) that you cannot wear in a general kimono experience. Uchikake is a costume that you only have the opportunity to wear on important days in life such as weddings, and is a costume that Japanese women long for. It is also very expensive and has high artistic value compared to normal kimonos, and our company has uchikake worth more than 1 million yen. As we have been involved in weddings for many years, we have more than 60 such precious uchikake. It is rare in the country to see and actually try on so many uchikake in one experience, and this was made possible by a long-established rental costume store. This experience, where you can experience traditional Japanese beauty by wearing an uchikake that has long expressed the dignity and elegance of Japanese women, will surely make you feel happy and will be a memory that you will cherish for a lifetime. [Terminology explanation] Uchikake: A costume with a history of more than 450 years. In modern times, it is a formal attire that is generally only worn at weddings. There are two types of uchikake: the pure white Shiromuku, which is worn at wedding ceremonies such as Shinto weddings, and the colorful Iro-uchikake, which is worn when gathering with relatives and friends after the wedding.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00
Tango bara sushi is one of the traditional local dishes of the Tango region. Its main feature is the use of mackerel oboro. Oboro is a fish that is mashed raw in a mortar, seasoned, and fried over a fire. It has a refined taste, and the sweet and salty taste is addictive! Bara sushi is a type of pressed sushi made by stuffing sushi rice into a mold, placing seeds such as oboro and omelette on top, and pressing it down. It is one of the indispensable dishes for celebratory occasions in the Tango region. All ingredients will be provided, so you can easily experience making bara sushi. Everyone from children to adults can enjoy the experience. In addition, we hold the event all year round, so you can make a reservation according to your schedule. We also cater to vegetarians, so please let us know when you make your reservation. 〜Schedule〜10:55/11:55 Meeting Gather at the hotel lobby 11:00/12:00 Start of the experience First, listen to an explanation about Tango bara sushi and learn about it. 11:15/12:15 How to arrange Tango barazushi: Learn tips from the instructor and arrange your one-of-a-kind Tango barazushi. 11:20/12:20 Meal: Enjoy the Tango barazushi you made with tempura and soup!
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 12:00
You can make original chili oil from 20 kinds of ingredients in any combination. One of the best chili oils in the world! !! Of course, I will ask you about recommended beaches and tell you about your favorite izakaya ♬ Feel like a friend, ask any questions! !! Chili oil made online will be delivered to your home with the label of the shop name you thought of ♬ It's delicious, it's attached to you, and it's definitely a taste you'll want to eat again! !!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00
This unique experience offers a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture. Whether you're a culture enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this experience promises an unforgettable moment.What You'll Experience:①Tea Ceremony: Learn the ancient art of Japanese tea ceremony, where an expert instructor will guide you through the delicate process of preparing and serving Matcha with sweets.②Japanese Dance Show: Enjoy Japanese dance shows along with Matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets. There will be explanation in English helping you understand the culture and art behind the dance.③Kimono Cosplay: Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past by donning a traditional kimono. Feel like you've stepped into another time as you savor the moment in true Edo style. ④Shodo and Origami: Try your hand at the calligraphy under the guidance, you'll learn the basics of brush strokes and create your own beautiful characters. Also, learn the traditional Japanese craft of paper folding in this fun, hands-on workshop. From simple cranes to more intricate designs, you'll discover how a single piece of paper can transform into beautiful art through the delicate art of Origami.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Description and factory tour of the tile, is a plan that can actually look at the craftsmanship up close at the factory.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00
It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪
そば打ち歴25年という先生に、新設丁寧にそば打ちを教えていただきました。 そばは打ち初めてなこともあり、そば粉をこねるのも、麵の形に切るのも最初は上手にできませんでした。 それでも先生に和やかな笑顔で優しく教えていただけ、最後は何とかそれなりに形に上達(というほどでもないでしょうが)できたと思います。 おかげさまで、楽しみながら初めてのそば打ちを体験をすることができました。 そしてそばを打ち終わったあとがまた良かったんです。 自分で打ったそばを茹でてもらえ、食べることができるんです。 それも、おいしく上がった天ぷら付きで。 茹で上がったそばは、自分が切ったとおり、太いのやら細いのやらが混在してて。 そんなふうに見た目は悪いんですが、自分で打ったという愛着もひとしおのそばを、おいしく揚がったてんぷらと一緒に食べることができました。 そば打ちの先生、受付していただいた女性職員の方、会計のところにおられた男性職員の方、厨房でそばを茹でてくれた女性職員の方、皆さんにすごくよくしていただき、本当に感謝です。 施設の皆さんの対応も本当に暖かく、これを機会に自分でも自宅でそば打ちしてみようかなあ、と本気で考えているほどです。 ありがとうございました。
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-fledged tea ceremony experience at Yatsugatake resort area "Kobuchizawa". You can also experience making green tea yourself. You can enjoy 2 matcha (light tea) clothes, fresh confectionery and dried confectionery.
若い頃に茶道をやっていましたが、社会人になって仕事が忙しく茶道から離れて10数年経ち、久しぶりに茶道を体験させて頂きました。だいぶ忘れていましたが、優しく教えて下さり、楽しめました。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
"Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa" is a samurai experience plan supervised by Takafuji Ukon, the head of the Ukon School of Sword Dance, which is active on the world stage. Feel like a samurai by changing into a hakama and holding a sword in Asakusa, a popular tourist destination in Japan! A swordsman from the school will carefully teach you how to use a sword. The content is designed to allow you to enjoy swordsmanship without being too rigid, so it is also fun for children and groups. At the end of the experience, you will be presented with an official school certificate with your photo, so please feel free to make a memorable and recordable memory of Japan! Since it is a completely private lesson for each group, you can of course participate alone, but please feel free to make a reservation with friends, couples, family, or groups. ① Enter the store ② Choose your costume and change ③ Take a photo with your sword ④ Start with etiquette in the dojo (if there are more than two people, the venue will be different.) ⑤ Practice drawing, sheathing, and kata ⑥ Practice fighting ⑦ Video shooting ⑧ End the experience with etiquette ⑨ After changing clothes, you will be given the photo data (SD card) and a certificate with your face photo ⑩ End
We had a great time at this Samurai experience. We learned how to greet like a Samurai, a few attack and defend moves, as well as got to use a katana. The Samurai master was patient and very nice. We took some great photos and videos also. Overall it was a great experience that I would very much recommend.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
The only thing that is fixed in the cans is Awajishima onions, but you can freely add seasonings and ingredients to the base recipe! You can put ingredients purchased in Awajishima (fish, meat, vegetables, anything is OK), seal the lid, sterilize, and attach a label of your choice, all by yourself, making your own original canned goods that are one of a kind in the world. Perfect as a souvenir, and even after you've received the contents, you can use them as room decor. At AINAS FOOD STYLE, you can experience making your own original canned goods that are "easy and delicious for anyone"! We have prepared a base recipe for onion soup using whole Awajishima onions to be canned, so all you have to do is add your favorite seasonings and ingredients! Why not try adding ingredients unique to Awajishima? For example, high-quality fish such as conger eel and 3-year-old tiger pufferfish, Awajishima Naruto oranges, Awaji beef and their processed products, souvenir sweets, or anything else is fine. You can also add curry flavor and other seasonings to create your own original flavor! Specialized staff will explain the specialized processes, such as how to seal the cans and how the sterilization process works, so there is no difficult work involved. The finished cans are finished with an original Awajishima Tourist Association label with a "Last Supper" motif, perfect for Miketsukuni. Write a message or memories for the person you want to give it to on the label and take it home as a souvenir for yourself or a loved one! Even after you've enjoyed the contents, they can also be used as room decorations. Why not create a one-of-a-kind souvenir by filling it with the excitement of the can-making experience and memories of your trip to "Miketsukuni Awajishima"? Experience Schedule [Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes] 9:00-9:15 (13:00-13:15) Experience starts, change of clothes, explanation of canning process, etc. 9:15-9:30 (13:15-13:30) Preparing onions (wash hands, peel and cut onions) 9:30-9:55 (13:30-13:55) Cooking (fry onions and make soup) 9:55-10:00 (13:55-14:00) Packing soup and "whole onions" into cans (add condiments and toppings) 10:00-10:05 (14:00-14:05) Sealing and sealing the cans (putting the lids on the cans using a vacuum can seaming machine) 10:05-10:10 (14:05- 14:10) High-temperature sterilization begins in the sterilization cooking pot (*It takes about 100 minutes to complete sterilization) 10:10-10:30 (14:10-14:30) Cleaning, tidying up, writing and creating original labels
- Age 10~Age 80
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
Become a samurai wearing armor and have a Japanese sword experience filmed by a professional photographer! Learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. An assistant will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword with the true sword technique of Yuujin-ryu. A Yuujin-ryu sword technique holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so you can participate in the experience with peace of mind. <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a kagami (Japanese traditional sword) uniform ・Salute to the Shinto altar ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the family's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking holder ・Experience wearing armor ・Mock battle with a high-ranking holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and sell swords for appreciation The whole experience takes about 60 to 90 minutes
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:35 / 09:05 / 09:45
----------------------------------Bring your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guidance! (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese)★What is automated audio guidance★It is a system that only plays directions for each location when you pass a point specified by GPS. A smartphone (compatible with iOS and Android) and earphones are required, so please bring them if you wish to use it. ----------------------------------A tour that combines a sightseeing bus tour that takes you to Okinawa's most representative spots with dinner★The sightseeing bus will take you to the Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, famous for its spectacular views, and Chatan American Village, a shopping spot that looks like an open set for a movie (*^-^*)What's more, you will also stop by Manza Cape and Okashi Goten, the original home of purple sweet potato tarts!! After enjoying sightseeing in Okinawa, we will serve fresh seafood and local ingredients with an Okinawan twist in California style at Seafood House Pier 54 in Chatan (^^♪ We also have a wide selection of wines that go well with seafood, mainly New World wines! Enjoy a fun and lively time with your family and friends on the port side with a beautiful sunset★※After having dinner in Chatan, everyone will leave on their own※※Please note that the tour may be canceled if the minimum number of 10 people is not met. This will be decided 2 or 3 days in advance, and you will be contacted if the tour is cancelled.
- Age 15~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. You can enjoy dark tea and light tea and experience making matcha yourself. You can enjoy dark tea and namagashi, and light tea and dried sweets.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 14:00 / 15:00
It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
A non-sewn obi bag made using kimono obi, a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. You will surely find your "like" and "cute" from many obi kits. "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. Party bags are the most popular bags. It is supported by a wide range of Ageo/Okegawa groups. It is useful for both casual and formal wear. A popular secret is the capacity to hold a long wallet, smartphone, or pouch. It is as light as 50g and can be used daily. It can be combined with Western clothes, Japanese clothes, yukata, dresses, and jeans, making it perfect for party scenes. You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Make a clutch bag using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Practical yet gorgeous. Clutch bags made from pure silk are eye-catching at parties. They are also popular as souvenirs. Even after returning to Japan, the memories will come back every time you use it as a good memory of Japan.Since it is a craft that does not require a needle and thread, the work is very easy! Anyone can make it in 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is Minoh City A detailed address will be sent to you after you make a reservation at a stylish cafe that is a 1-minute walk from "Sakurai Station" on the Hankyu Minoh Line.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Fukusa that is not sewn made using kimono obi, which is a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. Your "like" from many obi kits You will surely find "cute". "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. You can use it by inserting a concert Ticket Carry it with a gift bag or Ticket Prevents the paper from breaking There is a sense of quality and it can also be used as a wrapping You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.
- Age 5~Age 99
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
We will make an interior panel using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Luxury interiors made from pure silk are perfect as souvenirs. I direct a room richly. It weighs only 250g and can be carried onboard. The work is very easy because it is a craft that does not use a needle and thread! Anyone, young or old, can make it in 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Line "Sakurai Station" and we will pick you up at the station. Please confirm. There is Minoh Otaki nearby, and it is a popular luxury residential area in Japan with lots of nature.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00
This plan will be experienced at "NOIR CAFÉ", an atelier surrounded by plants owned by Miki Takeuchi, a lecturer of the Sanbon Oeda school of incense art and a flower designer. Many people ask about the art of incense art, and one of them is the ancient group incense called "Genjiko". In all schools, "Genjiko" is still practiced today. The design of the answer (listening name) based on the 54 plasters of the Tale of Genji is famous as "Genjiko no zu", a traditional Japanese pattern that is used in various traditional Japanese patterns such as lacquerware and kimonos. In this experience, you will be able to experience a digest of what Genjiko is like at an incense gathering, and how to listen to the scent and give an answer. Sitting upright is difficult, and incense gatherings are difficult to get into. However, this plan allows those who are interested in what Genjiko is like to fully experience it. After enjoying Genjiko, you will create your own fragrance like the aristocrats of the Heian period when the Tale of Genji was written. As the Tale of Genji also depicts fragrance-themed scenes, aristocrats would burn original fragrances in their kimonos. In this plan, you will blend your own original natural fragrances and make a sachet. The completed sachet will be placed in a special paulownia box designed and arranged by top designer Miki Takeuchi and filled with dried flowers associated with the Tale of Genji, and you can take it home as a special incense burner. After the experience, we will prepare edible incense. We will offer you medicinal tea and incense sweets. Please spend an elegant time in an extraordinary time warp for both body and mind.
ゆったりした時間の中で、ホット一息つける素敵なひとときでした。 組香は初めての体験でしたが、分かりやすく楽しかったです。 お茶もお菓子もこだわりがあって美味しかったです。
- 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!
- 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.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00
"Oh! Den" run by owner Ishiguro is one of the famous restaurants in Abashiri that you cannot enter without a reservation. He purchases fresh fish for the number of people making reservations that day, and always serves dishes using seasonal fish from the Okhotsk Sea. He is so thorough in his selection of ingredients that he sometimes goes out on fishing boats himself to learn more about fish, and even rents farm land to grow vegetables for his restaurant. Since the restaurant is busy every night with reservations, a special program was organized for the daytime. Owner Ishiguro was born in Rausu Town at the base of the Shiretoko Peninsula and grew up in the region's unique food culture. You will learn tips on how to fillet fish and how to identify delicious fish from the owner. After the experience, you will enjoy the Okhotsk seafood dishes that the owner has prepared with his skill. ~Experience schedule~10:50 Meet at the location11:00-11:05 Orientation11:05-11:20 ①Craftsman's trivia about Okhotsk Abashiri (fish and vegetables, fish unique to Abashiri)11:20-11:30 ②Craftsman's trivia about whales (the history of Abashiri and whales, the parts of whales and how to eat them)11:30-11:50 ③Actual cooking (learning how to fillet fish and how to peel shellfish)12:00-13:00 ④Lunchtime with seasonal fish dishes
- Age 2~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
At Yamabito Club, we want to be a bridge that connects each person's mind and body with nature, and the encounters with people in nature. Color.Various gifts that stimulate the five senses are overflowing in nature.~Flow of the day~ 1. Beginning meeting Self-introduction Story of the flow of the day 2. Bamboo picking and bamboo work 3. Somen nagashi 4. Sawa Play 5. Ending party Snack time Let's tell what you feel
- Age 12~Age 90
- 1~2 hours /3~4 hours
Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.
- Age 12~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00
A plan that allows you to experience a traditional Japanese bride by wearing a pure white shiromuku and a gorgeous colorful dress with glossy Japanese hair! "I wanted to wear Shiromuku!" "I couldn't wear it at a wedding, so I want to wear it!" "I want to take a picture in a bridal gown!" Let's go♪
- Age 5~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00
A plan where you can enjoy throwing fans while wearing Heian period aristocratic costumes! Tosenkyo is a traditional indoor game that originated in Kyoto. A fan is thrown at a target called a "butterfly," and points are given based on the position of the fan and how the butterfly falls. It is a plan that you can enjoy with friends, family, or even by yourself! Would you like to enjoy an elegant time wearing an elegant Heian period costume?
- Age 15~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 14:00
This class is for those who want to wear it by themselves. No complicated obi tying. "Kamiyabai KIMONO" that can be worn even with high heels. Learn how to wear a modern-style kimono without the complicated obi tying, one that you can wear with high heels. Choose your favorite kimono and obi, put them on, and head out to a party in your country. You're sure to turn heads.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
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)
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
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
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
- 13:00
This is an experience program that includes a chartered bus tour of Sendai Station to visit earthquake-related facilities. The tour will take you on a bus tour of the Sendai Bay coast from Arai to Arahama to Sendai New Port, and will visit the current Sendai Bay coastline, nine years after the disaster. At the Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center and the former Arahama Elementary School, you will see permanent exhibits and hear about the situation at the time of the disaster, the road to recovery, and plans for future regional revitalization. You will learn how to pass on the memories of the town before the disaster, and see and feel the scenery. (Includes a tour of the Kirin Beer Factory and a meal) <Schedule> 13:00 Depart from JR Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop ⇒ Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center ⇒ Earthquake Relics Sendai Municipal Arahama Elementary School ⇒ Kirin Beer Sendai Factory (Dinner) ⇒ Arrive at Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop around 19:00 (Disband)
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