Things to do in Japan Page 120

• Age 17～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Since you have come all the way to an unfamiliar town, why not take a leisurely walk with a guide? Let's learn about the history of life hidden in the ordinary townscape as we walk together. We will guide you through the streets of Yokote, which have developed around Yokote Station. During the walk, we will give you information on restaurants such as Yokote Yakisoba and other specialty shops, so please make use of it. After about an hour of walking around the town, it's teatime. Take a break at a cafe and reflect on your walk around the town. We will give you information on Yokote's specialties, so please use it to purchase souvenirs. ~Experience flow (morning session)~10:00 Meet at Yokote Station or Cafeteria Hirajo. Cafeteria Hirajo is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Yokote Station. 10:05 Departure From Yokote Station, you will have an hour-long walk around the city while listening to the guide's stories and visiting various historical sites. 11:00 Arrive at Cafeteria Hirajo. The finish line of the Yokote walk is Cafeteria Hirajo. Refresh your tired body with a hot drink. Lunch is also available.

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• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

This is a premium photo experience plan for the traditional Japanese bride and groom. You will choose a real wedding outfit from a famous costume store, get ready at a studio salon in Kita-ku, Kyoto, and then wear a real wedding outfit of a crested hakama and a white or colored uchikake at a Japanese-style studio along the Kamo River, and the experience of being a bride and groom will be recorded in photos. The photo data will be delivered digitally on the day. You will receive a free L-size mini album! ~Experience flow~8:50 Meet at Grace Shiga Studio Salon, please wait 10 minutes beforehand. 9:00 Get ready, do your hair and makeup, and put on your kimono. 10:15 Finishing touches Indoor photo shoot begins as soon as preparations are completed10:30 Location photo shoot Move to Kamo River for location photo shoot11:00 Experience photo ends Return to the studio salon to change clothes

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• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

This is a standard plan for a traditional Japanese bride and groom experience photo shoot. You will get ready at a studio salon in Kita-ku, Kyoto, and then you will be dressed in authentic wedding attire consisting of a crested hakama and a white or colored uchikake kimono in a Japanese-style studio along the Kamo River, and your experience as a bride and groom will be recorded in photos. The photo data will be delivered digitally on the day. You will receive a free L-size mini album! ~Experience process~8:50 Meet at Grace Shiga Studio Salon, please wait 10 minutes beforehand. 9:00 Get ready, do your hair and makeup, and put on your kimono. 10:15 Finishing touches Indoor photo shoot begins as soon as preparations are complete10:30 Location photo shoot Move to the Kamo River for location photo shoot11:00 Experience photo shoot ends Return to the studio salon to change clothes

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30

Stroll with your guide around the Cliff Kannon (official name Daifukuji), a rare Kannon temple built on a cliff halfway up a mountain. After enjoying the spectacular view of Tateyama Bay, you will pass through the streets and coastline of Funagata, a town that has long prospered as a fishing town, and visit a local fish shop. Enjoy lunch in a private room at a private restaurant run directly by the fish shop on this short 3-hour course. It's the perfect light activity to do after checking out of your hotel!

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours

★☆Empty-handed! Private BBQ on the beach☆★Roofed so you don't have to worry about rain! A private beach is right in front of you, so you can enjoy swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties, and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★A spectacular location with a beautiful view of Lake Biwa, with the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background and the white sand beach and Oki Island in front of you! The Hawaiian photo spot in R cafe resort is also popular. In an atmosphere like a Hawaiian resort, you can enjoy a spectacular BBQ without worrying about time! ~Koshi, with its clean water, is perfect for leisure~ You can swim on the beach while BBQing, and enjoy marine sports. Beach chairs and other items are also available for rental, and dogs can swim. Marine sports facility ASOBIWA is attached. You can also experience SUP and tent sauna! There is also a beach resort cafe "R cafe" on the premises, so you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours

★☆Empty-handed! Private Hawaiian BBQ on the beach☆★Roofed so you don't have to worry about rain! A private beach is right in front of you, so you can enjoy swimming! Recommended for couples, girls' parties, and families♪★For BBQ at Lake Biwa, come to ASOBIWA★A spectacular location on the beautiful Lake Biwa with the beautiful Hira mountain range in the background and the white sand beach and Oki Island in front of you! The Hawaiian photo spot in R cafe resort is also popular. In an atmosphere like a Hawaiian resort, you can enjoy a spectacular BBQ without worrying about time! ~Koshi, with its clean water, is perfect for leisure~ You can swim on the beach while BBQing, and enjoy marine sports. Beach chairs and other items are also available for rental, and dogs can swim. Marine sports facility ASOBIWA is attached. You can also experience SUP and tent sauna! There is also a beach resort cafe "R cafe" on the premises, so you can enjoy a relaxing cafe time.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A very rare jasmine field appears in the country! Why do not you make fragrant bouquets by picking the jasmine flowers that will continue to bloom during summer - early winter? As you can bring home with special container and water supply jelly, you can decorate it as it is! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Receptionist and explanation (5 minutes) ② Move - picking (15 minutes) ③ wrapping (5 minutes)

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is making bath salts made from fresh herbs (raw leaves) suitable for skin quality and body symptoms! If you have a herbal efficacy table, pruned scissors, net bag, go to the garden and place herbs you want to pick. No matter how much you pinch as long as the mouth of the bag is closed OK! Pick up to two to three times if you pick up until it becomes a breadpan. Let's enjoy the Herbal Bath by picking up different kinds by all the family and changing daily! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Receptionist and explanation (5 minutes) ② Move - picking (30 minutes) ③ Finish (5 minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

With fuel-based rental, you can drive without worrying about time. You can run about 20 laps or more with 1L. ~ Cart rental (fuel standard rental) ~ [Fee] Course fee + driver + fuel fee (1L) = 7,000 yen *Hourly rentals also available: 5 minutes ¥2,000 / 10 minutes ¥4,000 / 15 minutes ¥6,000

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to try bouldering in Nagoya? At Bouldering House Knot, an indoor climbing gym for beginners, located within walking distance of the station, instructors will give you a thorough one-hour lesson. They will clearly explain how to climb and safety rules, as well as how to put on your shoes and how to use the holds. It is also popular with overseas visitors as an activity that can be enjoyed casually between sightseeing. All necessary equipment can be rented, so you can come empty-handed! It is an indoor facility that can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so you don't have to worry about the weather.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A 32ft classic resort cruiser is available for private hire! Up to 8 people can board. BYO Free! Welcome drinks and snacks are provided! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to include meals, you can choose a lunch box or hors d'oeuvres from the options. Please relax and enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay. <Time required> Approximately 90 minutes <Course> [Depart] Gururi Park Boat Pier ➡ Rainbow Bridge ➡ Short break in the waters of Odaiba Marine Park ➡ [Arrive] Gururi Park Boat Pier Enjoy it for a variety of occasions, such as cherry blossom viewing, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, Tokyo sightseeing, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, halal-friendly, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, relaxation, stress relief, stress relief, change of mood, and refreshment. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate a variety of requests, such as decorations and surprises for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, etc., so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

When you think of Kyoto, you may think of the bustling downtown areas of Gion and Kawaramachi, but this tour takes you along the river and lets you experience the quietness of Kyoto. Starting from Road Bike Rental Japan Kyoto store in Takeda, Fushimi Ward, you'll warm up with a ride along the Higashi Takase River. In the middle of the ride, you'll head to the Uji River. While admiring the flow of the river and the greenery, you'll then head to the Yamashina River. Feeling the seasons with spring cherry blossoms, early summer hydrangeas, and autumn leaves is sure to refresh your mind and body. The final part of the ride will take you to the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. After taking some great photos at Nanzenji Temple and Heian Shrine, you can end the ride with a ride along the Kamo River. This is a course where you can enjoy the various faces of Kyoto in half a day.

• Age 1～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A 32ft classic resort cruiser is available for private hire! Up to 8 people can board. BYO Free! Welcome drinks and snacks are provided! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to include meals, you can choose a lunch box or hors d'oeuvres from the options. Please relax and enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay. <Time required> Approximately 120 minutes <Course> [Depart] Yumenoshima Pier ➡ Gate Bridge ➡ Odaiba Marine Park Waters (Short Stop) ➡ Rainbow Bridge ➡ [Arrive] Gururi Park Pier Enjoy it for a variety of occasions, such as cherry blossom viewing, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, Tokyo sightseeing, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, halal friendly, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, relaxation, stress relief, stress relief, change of mood, and refreshment. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate a variety of requests, such as decorations and surprises for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, etc., so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A 32ft classic resort cruiser is available for private hire! Up to 8 people can board. BYO Free! Welcome drinks and snacks are provided! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to include meals, you can choose a lunch box or hors d'oeuvres from the options. Please relax and enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay. <Time required> Approximately 120 minutes <Course> [Depart] Gururi Park Boat Dock ➡ Rainbow Bridge ➡ Odaiba Marine Park Waters (Short Stop) ➡ Offshore Haneda Airport ➡ [Arrive] Gururi Park Boat Dock Enjoy it for a variety of occasions, such as cherry blossom viewing, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, Tokyo sightseeing, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, halal friendly, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, relaxation, stress relief, stress relief, change of mood, and refreshment. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate a variety of requests, such as decorations and surprises for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, etc., so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A 32ft classic resort cruiser is available for private hire! Up to 8 people can board. BYO Free! Welcome drinks (beer, sours, soft drinks, etc.) and snacks are provided! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to have meals, you can order snacks from the options menu. Relax and enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay. <Time required> Approximately 60 minutes <Course> [Departure] Gururi Park Boarding Point ➡ Rainbow Bridge ➡ Mooring for a short break in the waters of Odaiba Seaside Park ➡ [Arrival] Gururi Park Boarding Point Enjoy cherry blossom viewing, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, Tokyo sightseeing, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, taking a breather, relieving stress, relieving stress, changing your mood, refreshing, and many other occasions. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate all your requests, such as decorations and surprises for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, etc., so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

★ After visiting a shrine that can only be reached by boat, dive in the sea where corals spread! !! A mysterious and extraordinary experience ★ An hour and a half drive from Matsuyama. Coral reefs spread out there, and the sea surrounded by colorful fish spreads out. If you enter the sea through the approach leading to the sea of the shrine, you can experience being surrounded by fish. It's shallow, so even if you're scared, you can start from where you can get your feet, so you can rest assured! When you arrive at the sea, take a boat and set sail! !! Visit the "Yura Shrine", a shrine that can only be reached by boat! !! Coral is spreading in front of the shrine. You can relax just by floating in the sea. Professional instructors will swim with you, so even those who are not good at swimming are OK. We also have a charter plan, so please feel free to contact us! On the way to the sea The south of Ehime prefecture is full of delicious food, so please fully enjoy the hidden charm of Ehime! We will take a lot of pictures both underwater and on land! We will also guide you to Instagram spots along the way! !! ～ Schedule example ～ Meet at the shop at 8:00 (please contact us if you wish to pick up) -Stop at the roadside station (freshly fried Jakoten, etc.)-10: 30 Arrival at the site, preparation, explanation → Depart by boat! Experience diving-13: 00 Return to the facility and shower / change clothes-Lunch-15:00 Local departure * On the way back, stop by "Uwajima Kisaiya Square" (freshly fried Jakoten and ROYCE'Uwajima store limited chocolate souvenirs (You can also shop) -17: 30 Arrive at Matsuyama and send

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• Age 1～Age 65
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 07:30 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00

This is a private plan limited to one group. You can enjoy it with your family, your children, and your dog! In addition to the plans below, we can also suggest tours tailored to your needs. Please contact us for more information! ❶ Morning sea kayak cruising A short morning tour departing from and arriving at Zushi Bay. The wind is often calm in the early morning, so you can enjoy a quiet walk on the sea while feeling the morning sun. We especially recommend the summer morning tour (May to August). Season: All year round Hours: 7:30~9:30 Price: 25,000 yen (up to 2 people) 1 additional person 10,000 yen ~ (up to 4 people) ❷ Let's go to a deserted island! Sea Kayak Picnic Land on the uninhabited island "Najima" located approximately 2km offshore from Zushi Beach. In the summer, you can enjoy snorkeling, boiling coffee, etc. I wish you a wonderful day. Season: All year round Hours: 9:30~15:30 Price: 40,000 yen (up to 2 people) 1 additional person 10,000 yen ~ (up to 4 people) (other options) ・BBQ sets can also be prepared, so please contact us in advance. Please contact us. (Additional fee) ❸ Bonfire Cafe & Sunset Sea Kayak Cruise or Sunset SUP Cruising Short cruise departing from and arriving at Zushi Bay. You can enjoy a relaxing time while watching the sunset over the Izu Peninsula. After your cruise, spend some precious time on the beach surrounded by a bonfire and drinking warm coffee. Recommended from September to December

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if you're a beginner. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with confidence. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. You can enjoy the beautiful sound of the koto while learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers. Then, get the sheet music of anime songs and hit songs and try playing your favorite songs. The sound of the koto will give the song a new charm and make it an impressive performance. Once you've completed your performance, record a video and show off your performance to your friends and family. Everyone will be moved by the beautiful sound of the koto. Your first koto experience is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of music and traditional Japanese culture. Why not explore a new world of music while experiencing the joy of playing anime songs and hit songs on the koto?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

This is a class where you can experience Japanese home cooking. [Menu] ・Japanese rice cooked in a clay pot ・Tempura (shrimp, vegetables, mushrooms, etc.) ・Teriyaki fried tofu ・Miso soup ~Experience flow~ 16:55 Everyone washes their hands Before the cooking experience, wash your hands thoroughly. 17:00 We will start cooking all four dishes with the instructor, who will explain them to you in detail. We will also give you the recipes for the dishes. 18:30 Tasting Taste the dishes you have finished making on the spot. You can also order alcohol or soft drinks (additional charge). 19:30 Thank you for the meal! This is the end of the experience class. If you finish eating early, you can leave without waiting for the end time.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A cycling tour around the town while enjoying the nature and rural landscape of Tako Town. By cycling, you will tour the town with a local guide, including the rolling farmland and the Kuriyama River, which can be described as the original scenery of Japan. You will also interact with the locals and make thick rolls using Tako rice, a specialty of Tako Town.

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

20 minutes from Narita Airport! This is a tour where you can experience kimono and Japanese sweets making in Tako Town, where the original Japanese scenery spreads out. We will put on a kimono at a quaint inn in Tako Town, and tour the surrounding rural landscape and historic temples and shrines, taking photos. This is also a tour where you can experience making Japanese sweets at a confectionery shop in the town. You can enjoy learning about the history of the town with the guide's commentary.

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• Age 10～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Not only will we teach you how to wear a kimono, but we will also teach you how to walk, stand, sit, and even pose for photos! Would you like to have fun together and experience the beautiful movements taught by actresses who are active in historical dramas? We will teach you how to walk beautifully while wearing a kimono, and tips on how to look beautiful when photographed. A slightly different program that you won't find anywhere else! Fun kimono experience! ! Create unforgettable memories in a beautiful traditional Japanese house! Please pose in a kimono and we will give you a photo!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Would you like to try dancing the mysterious and beautiful shrine maiden dance? Shrine maiden dance is passed down from generation to generation by shrine maidens at shrines. Shrine maiden dance is often performed at Shinto rituals and Shinto ceremonies, so I think many people have never seen it. Originally, it was said that the gods would descend to the shrine maiden who was dancing the shrine maiden dance and give them divine guidance. In other words, by dancing the shrine maiden dance, you can become one with the gods and nature. Shrine maiden dance is filled with the "feeling of respect for the gods" and "beautiful manners" that have been cherished by ancient Japanese people. For both Japanese and foreigners, it will be an opportunity to experience Japan's beautiful culture and learn about the spirituality that Japanese people have cherished. "Why do people find shrine maiden dance beautiful?" We will also look into the secret of its beauty. In this experience, a former professional shrine maiden instructor will carefully teach you the basics of shrine maiden dance. First, after changing into a shrine maiden costume, you will watch a shrine maiden dance performance by the instructor. Learn about the origin and history of shrine maiden dance and the dance, and actually dance to the solemn tunes of Kagura. Your experience at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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• 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!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 12:00

Ancient city Nara You can easily walk around the famous sights in Maiko. On the day Come to the store by hand, and make a wonderful memory by sightseeing in kimono for a day. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a 60-minute tour plan of sailing kayak "Mirage Tandem Island". Mirage Tandem Island (Mirage Tandem Island) is a sailing kayak equipped with HOBIE's proprietary system called Mirage Drive, which makes it easier and faster than rowing with oars! In addition, the instructor will use the wind to operate the kayak with a sail and take you where you want to go. You don't have to worry about overturning, so you can ride with your dog! (Charged) Also, there is basically no need to worry about getting wet, but please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and are easy to move around in. *If it rains lightly, the event will be held, so please bring rain gear if rain is expected. The instructor will guide you through the nature and recommended points of Saiko. It is a guided tour for one person, as well as for one group of friends and family only. Please come and experience a special time on the lake that you cannot experience in everyday life.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

This is a trout fishing experience tour run by BLUE BACK, a lure fly pro shop. We will guide you to fishing points in and around Lake Shikotsu depending on the time of year. Participation by families such as women and children is also welcome. You can rest assured that the guide car will take you to the fishing spot. Waders can be rented when it's cold, so it's comfortable! Let's enjoy trout fishing while feeling the nature of Hokkaido with bare skin!

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

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