Things to do in Japan Page 130

• Age 0～Age 100
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• 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00

STARGATE ENTERTAINENT×OKINAWA PIC LIFE presents Discover a starry sky in a paradise without light pollution Discover a starry sky in a paradise without light pollution Zamami Island, about 50 minutes by ferry from the main island of Okinawa and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, is an island with such beautiful starry skies that it is aiming to become a starry sky conservation area. This island, with almost no street lights, is a great place to see the Milky Way and shooting stars clearly with the naked eye. An extraordinary night, a special time just for you Stargazing A starry sky guide will explain the constellations and celestial bodies in an easy-to-understand way You also have a chance to find a shooting star! Starry sky photo tour A professional photographer will take a beautiful picture of you and the starry sky A special photo that will remain in your memory for a lifetime Staying overnight is recommended over a day trip Zamami Island is attractive not only for its beautiful sea and nature, but also for its starry sky. It would be a waste to visit on a day trip, so please stay overnight and enjoy the view that you can only see by staying on this island. Aiming to become a starry sky conservation area Zamami Island is aiming to become a starry sky conservation area in order to protect its beautiful starry sky. We are working to reduce light pollution and will continue to protect the environment where you can enjoy the starry sky. Why not weave your own starry sky story on Zamami Island? Adults ¥9,800 Elementary school students ¥4,500 Preschool children ¥1,500 *We may cancel the event due to weather, but we will continue to consult with you.

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• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

★Reservations on the day OK, no driver's license required! Long distance travel is easy ^_^ Enjoy a safe and secure new sense of island sightseeing/walking around with the latest eco-friendly electric mobility! ! Feel the pleasant breeze of Miyakojima and move around easily with just one accelerator without pedaling with this new vehicle (small motorized bicycle) that is a little different from a car! Even if you don't have a driver's license, you can freely enjoy sightseeing on the island as long as you are 16 years old or older. Electric bicycles are also available, so children and the elderly can rest assured. [#1 Irabu Bridge Bridge Crossing 60 minutes Course Contents] ↓ This is an attraction course where you cross the Irabu Bridge, the longest bridge in Japan that can be crossed for free with a total length of 3,540m, by electric mobility. The bridge is 27m high, and from the bridge you can enjoy the Miyako blue sea and the beautiful islands. Feel the breeze of Miyakojima that you can't experience by car as you slowly cross the bridge, and enjoy the Miyako blue at the driveway halfway across the bridge. Enjoy taking photos at this spectacular spot! If you're lucky, you might even encounter a sea turtle! Let's enjoy an exciting tour of the island♪

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 64
• 1～2 hours

Explore "Pumpkin Hole" by kayak into the mysterious limestone cave that only appears at low tide. The name Pumpkin Hole comes from the fact that when you enter the cave, you will find a rare pumpkin-shaped stalactite. You can enjoy the mysterious cave to your heart's content while climbing up and down the cave using your whole body. After the tour, you can relax in the spring water pool right next to it, which is cool even in summer. This tour is the only one where you can freely use this spring water pool. You can also eat delicious food.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Fukushima City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains, which is perfect for cycling, and an electrically assisted e-bike makes it easy to ride up hills! You can carry your bike on the Iizaka Railway and Abukuma Express, so you can enjoy a relaxed cycle without worrying about the way home. For those heading to areas not served by trains, we also offer optional bicycle carrying bags. We also offer lessons for beginners. You can choose a course according to your level. We have powerful e-bikes from BESV. You can choose from 700c cross bikes and 20-inch folding mini bikes. ■2-hour course The Karasugasaki Observation Deck course on Mt. Shinobu, a citizen's village standing in the middle of Fukushima City ■3-hour course Fukushima's Shangri-La, a tour of Hanamiyama Course Iizaka Onsen Course, one of Tohoku's three famous hot springs Take the train back on the Fruit Line course to enjoy seasonal fruits ■5-hour course Climbing Senganmori, the UFO village - a spot only known to those in the know - and the UFO Museum course Tsuchiyu Onsen, the hometown of Kokeshi dolls, a hot spring town in the mountains Course ■8-hour course (for intermediate cyclists) The Bandai Azuma Skyline Hill Climb and Jododaira Cycling Course, featuring Fukushima's breathtaking views We recommend bringing a spare battery.

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

For those who already know how to fold kimonos and nagajuban, we offer a lesson on how to tie the ribbon of a half-width obi. Of course, even those who cannot fold can take this lesson♪ Once you learn how to tie a half-width obi, you can of course tie it to a yukata, but it's also fun because you can tie it to a kimono and go out casually. The instructor will dress you in the kimono, so this is a lesson only on how to tie the half-width obi. Casual kimono includes komon, tsumugi, cotton, etc. *This does not include homongi, tomesode, furisode, etc. You can go out to lunch or a cafe in your kimono!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Shiki No Sato aims to be a place of relaxation where visitors can see, touch, be soothed, and relax freely. Entering through the entrance gate in the center of Shiki No Sato, you will see the Crafts Museum directly ahead. When you enter the building through the glass doors, there is a free rest area directly ahead, which you can use freely and without hesitation as a place to take a break or chat. ~Kokeshi Doll Painting~ Using a hand-cranked potter's wheel and five colored paintbrushes, you can paint a traditional Tsuchiyu kokeshi doll. As it uses dissolved food coloring, it is safe to get paint on your skin. You can write your name on the bottom of the kokeshi doll you made!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

In this experience, you will use 1 kilogram of clay to create your own original work. (*Adults: 1kg clay/2 works, Children: 500g clay/1 work) The experienced owner will carefully guide you, so even beginners can enjoy pottery with confidence. What kind of work will you finish? It's exciting. The finished work will be fired in a kiln and delivered to your home by mail in about 1 to 2 months. Please wait with excitement. *Shipping costs will be charged separately. *You can also come to the studio to pick up your work directly at a later date. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / preparation (about 5 minutes) ② Hand-cranked potter's wheel experience (about 1 hour 15 minutes) ③ Glaze selection (about 10 minutes) ④ Cleaning up (about 5 minutes) * The above flow is a guideline.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

We will carefully explain Nikka Whisky's commitment to craftsmanship and the whiskey production process at Miyagikyo Distillery. At Miyagikyo Distillery, different types of malt whiskey are produced, broadening the range of individuality of single malt and blended whiskey. The Miyagikyo Key Malt Whisky Seminar is a special tour course different from the usual factory tour, where the instructor will guide you through the whiskey production process and you will taste Miyagikyo single malt key malt and grain whiskey. At the tasting, you can enjoy tastings of the single malt key malt that is only available at the distillery. ~Seminar Outline~ 1. Video screening and explanation about whiskey (approx. 20 minutes) 2. Distillery tour (approx. 40 minutes) 3. Tasting seminar (approx. 30 minutes)

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• For Groups