Things to do in Japan Page 121

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

"Studio Seikan" is a facility with a workshop, shop and cafe, where you can visit the manufacturing site of Yamanaka lacquerware, experience woodturning, shop, and enjoy cafe and sweets with lacquerware. This course includes a workshop tour (with explanation) - making a vase - lacquerware experience at the cafe (one drink included). Lacquerware craftsmen work here every day. In this experience, you can observe them up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will explain it in an easy-to-understand way. Next, you will make your own original lacquered chopsticks at the place where the craftsmen actually work. Think about the design of the chopsticks and paint them with real lacquer. You can experience authentic lacquer painting. The lacquer craftsmen will teach you carefully, so you can make them yourself until they are completed. You will surely be satisfied. It's fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware at the cafe and taste sweets. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. Please feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen if you have any questions. Lacquer can cause a rash, but we check beforehand and use gloves to prevent it from coming into contact with the skin, so even small children can experience it. If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, please tell a member of staff immediately. Please note that we cannot take responsibility in the unlikely event of a rash occurring. Please be aware that lacquer may also adhere to clothing, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. *The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check for yourself before using.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

Experience making your own kaleidoscope at the Zenkoji Temple lodgings! Create your own object with a simple kit! Choose your favorite kaleidoscope and fill it with your favorite ingredients to complete it. You can use natural stones or flowers from Shinshu as ingredients. If you fill it with oil and keep the flower shape as it is like a herbarium, you can make a herbarium kaleidoscope, or you can make a higher-grade kaleidoscope with the gentle colors and light of natural stones. Galerie Ren is located inside Hakurenbo, the lodgings of Zenkoji Temple. Create fun memories with this hands-on experience while visiting Zenkoji Temple.

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Miyagi Kahon Kobo Arco, who produces and sells handmade cajon in Ishinomaki City, We have developed an original cajon production kit that can be easily produced by beginners! Want to try Kahon handmade? The craftsman will guide you and anyone will definitely complete it. The first half of the 90-minute course is screwed and bonded with woodworking bonds. In the second half, there is a mini knowledge of cahon and an explanation of how to play on the waiting time for drying of the adhesive. You can enjoy it with your children.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Japanese scent Yusura Would you like to experience creating Japanese scents at Atelier Kobo? Recommended for those who like authenticity. In this plan, we create scents using only high-quality sandalwood from India and over a dozen natural incense ingredients. You will end up with one scented bag and two items in a washi paper bag. You can enjoy a gentle and gentle scent that is completely different from commercially available synthetic fragrances. In ancient times, scented bags were also called clothing incense, and were used for their ability to transfer fragrance to clothing and to repel insects. In modern times, it has various uses. You can enjoy the scent not only in a chest of drawers for clothes, but also as a welcome scent at the entrance, or by putting it in a bag and transferring the scent to documents and notebooks. If it's a thin type, put it in the inside pocket of your suit and enjoy a stylish look. As a gift, it is also possible to create a fragrance based on the image of the recipient.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30

This is the only facility in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to viewing and experiencing the Awa Odori dance. You can watch performances by famous groups belonging to the Tokushima Prefecture Awa Odori Association, and experience the Awa Odori dance. Why not try being a fool dancing and a fool watching to the rhythm of the music?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

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

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Please enjoy an elegant time surrounded by flowers. Even those who are new to flower arrangements can participate with peace of mind. Anyone who likes flowers and is interested is welcome The finished work is On the day You can take it home. Preserved flowers made by placing fresh flowers in a special chemical solution to remove moisture and store them for a long time. Enjoy the colorful beauty for a long time, perfect for the interior of your room. It is also recommended as a gift for loved ones.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Enjoy an elegant moment surrounded by flowers. Even if you are new to flower arranging, you can participate with confidence. Anyone who likes flowers or is interested in flowers is welcome. You can take the completed arrangement home on the day. Flower arranging is a field of flower design that was introduced to Japan in the early Meiji period along with changes in lifestyle, and in a broad sense, it is a general term for flower shapes excluding corsages and bouquets. In many cases, it refers to things made by inserting them into absorbent foam or displaying them in a container. Unlike ikebana, it does not matter where or how it is made, so it has come to be used for various purposes such as interior decoration and gifts. In Japan, where the four seasons are clearly defined, there was originally a custom of enjoying seasonal flowers. In modern times, there are fewer opportunities to feel the four seasons in daily life and it has become simplified, but through flowers, you can enjoy the rich seasons even more. You can obtain qualifications from the NFD (Japan Flower Designers Association).

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

Neriko is a black pill-shaped incense that was widely used during the Heian period. In The Tale of Genji, there is a scene in which Hikaru Genji, Murasaki no Ue, and other characters are actually created and evaluated, and it is still known as one of the Six Kinds of Kaorumono. It is also used in front of the charcoal in winter during tea ceremonies. Nerika is not something to be used at room temperature, but rather to be warmed to enjoy its aroma. We placed lit charcoal in an incense burner filled with ashes, placed incense sticks on top of the warmed ashes, and enjoyed the scent that wafted through the air. Enjoy the relaxing time and space as the charcoal warms the ashes, along with the scent. It is also recommended before welcoming guests. We have boxes and bags for you to take home, as well as charcoal and incense burner ash for you to use at home.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

Create your own original incense paste using only natural incense ingredients such as powdered sandalwood, dragon brain, and clove! Zuko is a powdered incense that monks apply on their palms as a purifying scent in Buddhism. Among the Japanese scents that are used by transferring the scent to something, it is the only one that can be applied directly to the body. In ancient times, people used to collect the first morning dew that had accumulated on lotus leaves, mix sandalwood with the water, and apply it to their bodies. Unlike liquid scents, it is a powder type, so it has low volatility and does not easily diffuse into the surrounding area, making it a convenient scent that can be used without being noticed by those around you. Recommended for relaxing between work. Also, since you only need to use a small amount and don't apply too much, this item is perfect for those who can't get a strong scent in a place where there are people, but still want to add something. *Some sects, such as Zen Buddhism, do not use incense.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:15

Shower climbing at the foot of Mt. Fuji! A great adventure in the mysterious valley created by lava from the eruption of Mt. Fuji about 10,000 years ago! Swim, dive, take in the scenery, and play with the terrain for 2 hours. Experience the great nature of Mt. Fuji with your whole body! The meeting place is about 10 minutes after getting off at Shin-Fuji IC. You can easily come from the metropolitan area. ~Experience flow~ 1. Gathering / Reception (9:00 / 13:00) When you arrive at Fuji Kaguya no Yu, after reception, you will be explained the overview of the tour and sign the necessary documents such as the consent form. 2. Change of clothes / Move to the starting point (9:30 / 13:45) After receiving and changing into a wetsuit, go to the starting point! It's about 15 minutes to the starting point, and it's kind of exciting. 3. Safety briefing / Start (10:00 / 14:15) After arriving at the starting point, there will be a safety briefing. Now it's time to start shower climbing! We're heading for the phantom waterfall. ④ Swim / Dive / Slide / Feel (11:00 / 15:15) A relaxing outdoor experience where you can feel nature with your whole body. Swim and dive into the natural pool, look at and touch the lava of Mt. Fuji, play with the terrain, sharpen your five senses, and have fun to the fullest! ⑤ Reach the goal with a sense of accomplishment (12:00 / 16:15) After playing until you're exhausted, return to Kaguya no Yu to change clothes. ⑥ Change clothes / Hot spring (12:15 / 16:30) Return to Fuji Kaguya no Yu, change clothes, and you are free to disband. Soak in the bath to soothe your tired body!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 18:00

It is a tour where you can take a leisurely stroll through the city of Ishigaki Island. Along the coast, which the locals use for a break, along the maze-like paths, and through the city while chatting with “Ran-san,” a guide who was born and raised in Ishigaki Island. ◇ I'm not good at being active ◇ I want to enjoy Ishigaki Island even in the evening You can participate with a little walking sensation. If you like it, you can have a toast with a drink in one hand...

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 18:00

《Special plan for 4 people or more》This is a tour where you can take a leisurely stroll through the city of Ishigaki Island. Along the coast, which the locals use for a break, along the maze-like paths, and through the city while chatting with “Ran-san,” a guide who was born and raised in Ishigaki Island. ◇ I'm not good at being active ◇ I want to enjoy Ishigaki Island even in the evening You can participate with a little walking sensation. If you like it, you can have a toast with a drink in one hand... This plan applies to group discounts! →If you are a group of 4 or more, you can save 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children per person from the regular plan! Let's enjoy unplanned time together for about a day!

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Would you like to experience exciting marine sports with the beautiful waters and majestic scenery of the Seto Inland Sea as your backdrop? Enjoy thrilling activities with a special plan that is unique to the Shimanami Kaido! Three activities await you: jet skis, towing tubes, and wakeboarding. Please message us with your desired start time between 11:00 and sunset. (Due to the instructor's schedule, we may ask you to change the time.)

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The Shimanami Kaido connects the beautiful islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea. We have prepared a special adventure plan to enjoy the spectacular scenery from the water. Experience a sense of unity with nature through three activities: SUP, sea kayaking, and canoeing! Please message us with your desired start time between 11:00 and sunset. (Due to the instructor's schedule, we may ask you to change the time.)

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:15

Canyoning tours and mountain climbing can be experienced by children from the third grade of elementary school. Create wonderful memories with the whole family☆ A first experience, a challenge that requires courage, an extraordinary experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji will foster children's curiosity and rich sensitivity, and will be an opportunity to learn about various moving experiences!! Let's set off on a big journey of growth!! Jump into the crystal clear water, swim, get swept away and get soaked, let the clear, beautiful water heal your mind and body, water, water, water! An activity that involves lots of playing with water☆A mysterious valley created by the Sobina lava flow that flowed out from Mt. Fuji about 10,000 years ago. The Aitaka spring water that flows out. Let's play and become part of the nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji! The meeting place is about 5 minutes from Shin-Fuji IC. It is easy to come from the metropolitan area. The minimum luggage is a swimsuit and a towel. No difficult skills are required, and children from the third grade of elementary school and above can play safely! Let's go on an adventure! ~Experience flow~① Gathering / Check-in (AM 9:15 / PM 13:30) Thank you for the drive! After arriving at Fujikaguya no Yu, you will be explained the tour outline and sign the necessary documents such as the consent form. ② Change clothes / Move to the starting point (AM 9:30 / PM 13:45) After receiving your wetsuit, change in the changing room. After changing into your special equipment, we will depart for the lava valley! I'm excited. ③ Safety explanation / Start (AM 10:00 / PM 14:15) After arriving at the starting point, safety explanation. Finally, canyoning starts! We aim for the phantom waterfall. ④ Swim / Dive / Slide / Feel (AM 11:00 / pm 15:15) A healing outdoor experience where you can feel nature with your whole body. Swim and dive in the natural pool, touch and look at the lava of Mt. Fuji, sharpen your five senses, and enjoy yourself to the fullest! ⑤ Reach the goal with a sense of accomplishment! (12:00 AM / 4:15 PM) Once you've played until you're exhausted, return to Fujikaguya no Yu to change clothes. ⑥ Change clothes / Bath (12:15 AM / 4:30 PM) Once you've changed in the changing room, you're free to leave. If you're hungry, you can eat at the restaurant before working up a sweat! Soak in the bath to soothe your exhausted body!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 08:00

〜Schedule〜【07:30】Take the train from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit【08:00】Take the bus from in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku West Exit【10:00】Itinerary 1: Mt. Fuji 5th Station (about 40 minutes) (This itinerary is from April 26th to November 30th of the same year)Itinerary 2: Arakurayama Sengen Park, a popular check-in spot and a great location for a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji (about 90 minutes) (Itinerary is from December 1st to April 25th of the following year)【11:30】Enjoy the sweet spring water at Jiuzhaigou and Oshino Hakkai at the foot of Mt. Fuji【13:00】Choose between outlet shopping and hot spring bathingOption 1: ▼ Gotemba Premium Outlets (about 2 hours, starting October 10th, 2023)Gotemba Premium Outlets is a shopping mall with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. It is home to many franchise stores of famous Japanese brands. Luxury brands such as Gucci and Prada have a wide range of styles at very low prices. If you want to enjoy shopping, this is a place you can't miss. *You can choose to get off at the outlet mall and stay there or go to the next attraction, the hot spring. ▼Option 2: Day trip hot spring bathing experience (about 2 hours) If you would like to take a hot spring bath instead of the outlet, we have a shuttle service available and will take you to the hot spring "Kinohana no Yu", which just opened at the end of 2019. The name of the hot spring comes from the goddess "Kinohana Sakiyahime" enshrined at Mt. Fuji and Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine. You can enjoy an overwhelming view of Mt. Fuji from the hot spring, and you can enjoy a large open-air bath while looking at Mt. Fuji with high-quality hot spring water from the private source. [15:00] Return to Tokyo [17:00] We arrived at the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation entrance at the Marunouchi North Exit and Shinjuku West Exit of JR Tokyo Station, and finished our fun day's journey! ▼ Self-pay: Day trip hot spring bathing experience: Estimated bathing fee: 1,600 yen on weekdays, 1,900 yen on weekends and holidays (1,700 yen on weekdays from September 1st, 2,100 yen on weekends and holidays). If the facility is closed, you can enter Gotemba Fuji Hakkei (1,000 yen for a 3-hour ticket) or Gotemba Municipal Hot Springs (500 yen for a 3-hour ticket). This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

We have prepared a special plan for you to enjoy marine sports to your heart's content, with the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and the spectacular scenery of the Shimanami Kaido as your backdrop. Create the best summer memories with our "All-You-Can-Play Plan" where you can experience a variety of activities! Please message us with your desired start time between 11:00 and sunset. (Due to the instructor's schedule, we may ask you to change the time.)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the nature of Hakone. The setting for the tour is Miyanoshita in Hakone Town. As you walk through the Showa retro town, you will come into contact with the history of the good old hot springs, and while thinking about history, you will walk through the dynamic natural valley that formed the basis of the hot springs. You will encounter moss and ferns that live in the moist environment at the bottom of the valley, and we will guide you into the microscopic world of moss using a magnifying glass! In addition to the tour, you will also have the opportunity to experience crafting as a memento of your trip. (Of course, you can take it home!) Enjoy the dynamic nature of the valley, the history of hot springs, and the Showa retro townscape of Miyanoshita, full of charm.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Sunset SUP tour of Azuchi-Hachiman's Suigou, one of the 8 Views of Lake Biwa! Enjoy the emotional scenery and superb sunsets that are unique to Omihachiman's Suigou! The maze-like Suigou surrounded by reed forests is an adventure SUP experience that will keep you excited♪ All you can see are tiled and thatched roofs, mountains and fields, and no structures, making it a very quiet and nostalgic experience that makes you feel like you are in the original landscape of Japan. Let yourself go to the sounds of nature in a slow time and heal your daily fatigue♪☆For a SUP experience on Lake Biwa, go to ASOBIWA. With the vision of turning Lake Biwa into Hawaii, we propose a lifestyle on Lake Biwa. ☆~The sun setting over the Hira mountain range, Okishima, Chomyoji Temple, a tour of the Suigou, and Omihachiman, with its historical culture, are perfect for SUP! ! ~After SUP, you can enjoy a stroll around historical sites such as Chomyoji Temple, Hachimanbori, and the ruins of Azuchi Castle, or relax in a radon hot spring. Please feel free to relax and go home feeling refreshed. o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○～Experience process～①Reception↓②Changing clothesFor this plan, you can wear regular clothes as long as you bring a change of clothes in case you get wet!↓③Lecture on basic operations on land↓④Finally, head out onto the water!↓⑤First, sit down and learn how to row, and get used to the feeling↓⑥Once you've gotten used to it, it's time to stand up! ↓⑦Stroll through the Suigo from a walking perspective↓⑧Return while enjoying the nature and maze-like Suigo↓⑨Endo○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○o○.｡o○.｡o○【Target】10 years old and over, minimum of 2 people. Children under 12 years old (up to 40kg) can ride along.SUP board, paddle, life jacket, leash cord, land training, guide fee.Two people under 12 years old (up to 40kg) can ride on one vehicle. There is an additional 1,000 yen charge for use, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to use this service.【Other】★Changing rooms available★Shower rooms available★Free parking

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 17:00

This plan is recommended for those who want to enjoy the sea of Kumejima. Not only marine sports equipment, but also boarding fee to the beach and umbrella rental are included in the price, which is a great deal!

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