Things to do in Japan Page 159

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

River kayaks and those who want to enjoy slowly, towards the sea is to be taken for a little, you can feel free to try, such as those of friendly child. Can you feel it sit in the kayak cockpit. Since the line of sight from the place of about 50 centimeters from the river, you can enjoy views different than usual.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Yakushima You can see the coastline of the mountains from the viewpoint of the sea. You will see a world you have never experienced before. half-day The course is 3 hours and the 1 day course is 7 hours.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Beginners are welcome! A new standard for marine activities! Enjoy a SUP experience amidst the best scenery at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mt. Fuji! At Asahigaoka Kanko, you can also experience SUP, a marine activity that originated in Hawaii! Asahigaoka Kanko's rental boards are specially designed for high buoyancy, so beginners can enjoy it right away regardless of gender or age. In addition, the boards are wide, so parents and children can ride the same board together, making it a fun experience for the whole family! On a clear day, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Beginners are welcome! A new standard for marine activities! Enjoy a SUP experience amidst the best scenery at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mt. Fuji! At Asahigaoka Kanko, you can also experience SUP, a marine activity that originated in Hawaii! Asahigaoka Kanko's rental boards are specially designed for high buoyancy, so beginners of all genders and ages can enjoy it right away. On clear days, you can enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji.

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• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not take a stroll around the town in a kimono? We also have kimonos for children (height 85cm and above). Please feel free to come with your family, friends, or as a couple. Komon, Homongi, Men's Kimono, Children 3 to 15 years old Boys and Girls Plan: 6,600 yen Furisode Plan: 11,000 yen

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is a Yanbaru trekking and activity program. After walking through the Yanbaru forest for about 30 minutes, you will arrive at a waterfall where you can swim and splash around in the water! Spending time in a space isolated from the outside world is truly the best. An extraordinary wellness experience that you can't find anywhere else.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This activity program combines Yanbaru trekking with a sauna. After walking through the Yanbaru forest for about 30 minutes, you will enter a sauna in front of a waterfall. The cold river becomes a natural water bath all year round. Spending time in a space isolated from the outside world is truly supreme. An extraordinary wellness experience that you cannot find anywhere else. This is a private outdoor sauna where you can experience the emotional value of real nature and the functional value of a carefully crafted sauna all at once.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Try your hand at making an authentic parquet keychain by cutting and gluing parquet blocks that make use of the natural wood color! Wood comes in a variety of colors, from brown, red, yellow, and even purple. The parquet block bars that form the basis of parquet work are made in advance by instructor Matsuura. You cut them with a craftsman's saw and combine them to make hearts, leaves, and any other shape you like. Once firmly glued together, polish them with sandpaper and finish with oil to complete the piece. Instructor Matsuura of Studio Kaede is a talented artist who won the top prize at the Dobi Exhibition in 2019. He will kindly teach even beginners the authentic craftsmanship!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Assemble a frame using wood from Hokkaido and assemble 20 types of wood parts in your favorite combination to create your own original photo frame! You can make a photo frame to your liking. The instructor, Matsuura from Kobo Kaede, is a skilled craftsman who won the Hokkaido Governor's Award, the highest award at the Hokkaido Art Exhibition. He has many years of workshop experience, so even beginners can create fun and long-lasting works. Perfect for independent research during long holidays. Or as a photo frame to put special photos in. The more effort you put in, the better the result!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In Naganuma, a town of flowers, there are people who collect beautiful flowers, carefully press them, and create various works of art. Among the various crafts, the pressed flower group "Yuri" will provide clear files for the experience, which even beginners can easily make beautifully. The flowers are collected in advance and pressed beautifully through a delicate process, and with the help of the teacher's design sense, participants will transform the pressed flowers into convenient clear files. The clear files used are specially ordered and can also be used as clipboards, so that they can be used for a long time. Please have a look at the photos to see what kind of works will be made.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Why not try writing characters with all your heart and soul using a large brush held in both hands, like the ones you only see on TV and in magazines? The characters you create as you run around barefoot on a piece of paper bigger than a tatami mat will be a lifelong memory! The instructor, calligrapher Mikami, has a father and mother who are also calligraphers, and has been familiar with calligraphy since childhood. Mikami is very creative and energetic. Not satisfied with ordinary calligraphy paper, he runs around freely on the large calligraphy paper with a large brush held in both hands, and the characters he creates with his whole body are soon becoming a specialty of Naganuma Town. He also performs at Naganuma Town's summer festival and sunset market, and sometimes collaborates with local musicians. This program was created not only to show people this fun, but also to let them experience it. Participants are first surprised by the weight of the brush filled with ink, and are very satisfied with the characters they write with all their heart, sweating. The written characters take time to dry, and there are limitations on where you can hang them. You may only be asked to take a photo in front of the work. If you would like to take the work home with you, please contact us in advance, although we may not be able to accommodate your request.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience making your own original calligraphy T-shirt in Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo. Why not create a one-of-a-kind T-shirt by drawing with ink made for fabrics that won't come off even after washing? You can freely create your own original calligraphy T-shirt using washable ink for fabrics. It's different from regular ink, so you can wear it for a long time without worry. Practice your original calligraphy, write your favorite characters on a T-shirt, and add a red seal-style stamp. The instructor, Satoko, is a cheerful and powerful calligrapher. She is a real calligrapher who has exhibited at numerous exhibitions, but she is a wonderful person (and a big eater) who is not at all pretentious. She is a popular big sister in Naganuma! Your T-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo, produces beautiful flowers. Why not try to be soothed by flowers in Naganuma Town? With the advice of an instructor, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers from the surrounding area in a special box set with absorbent sponges. It's fun! Naganuma Town is famous for its rice and vegetable production, but in fact there are many wonderful flower producers. So Maoi, a flower shop that fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma Town, moved from Sapporo to the town. Their outstanding flower arranging sense has attracted the attention of various industries, and they were even entrusted with the flowers for the opening of a certain luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Shikotsu that recently opened. The shop is always full of fresh flowers. When you order a bouquet, they will ask you, "Who is this for?" and arrange it to suit the recipient and the image of the sender. As they fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma, they have built strong relationships with local flower farmers. There are many flowers that are only grown in Naganuma. In the box flower making experience, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers in the specially prepared box, and learn the tricks of flower arranging and the rules for arranging beautifully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the friendly instructor. The boxed flower arrangement you made will surely be a very welcome item to display in your home or give as a gift!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town is a town of art! There are many artists and craftspeople here. Naganuma Town is about an hour's drive from Sapporo, and you can experience the finishing touches of the traditional craft "Wakasa chopsticks"! The final step in making Wakasa chopsticks is polishing. Colorful painted patterns and mother-of-pearl appear on the black lacquered chopsticks.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

This is a tour that rides around the Nikko World Heritage Site and Oku-Nikko (National Park) area on an electrically assisted bicycle. Experts will accompany you to explain the history, geography, and nature of Nikko, allowing you to discover aspects of Nikko that you have never noticed before. Tea breaks and local gourmet food are also included in the guide. In case of rain, the tour can be changed to a walking or car tour. This tour is for people who like to ride bicycles. ~Experience flow~9:00 Meeting and explanationMeet at the scheduled departure point, explanation of the tour, confirmation of how to handle bicycles and traffic laws12:00 LunchA lunch break is planned during the tour14:00 EndReturn to the departure point and disband.

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• For Groups
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• Age 18～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It's a new type of shooting sport that can be enjoyed by people aged 18 and over. Experienced staff will be with you full-time, from explaining the rules to the end of the game, so you can play safely and enjoyably.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

After choosing your favorite flowers and accessories, you can decorate a glass bottle and pour in special oil to seal it in. This is a herbarium making experience. You can take your creation home. It's sure to become a memorable memory of your trip! Herbariums are popular flower items that you can see at florists and general stores. You choose your favorite flowers and accessories, decorate them in a bottle, and seal them in special oil to create your own. The oil penetrates the flowers, making them more vivid and suitable for interior decoration. You can take your creation home as a souvenir, and you can enjoy "living with flowers" at home. Since it is sealed in a bottle, it is easy to care for. The experience schedule is as follows. ●Meeting and reception: Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ●Herbarium making experience (30 minutes) *Time to choose materials is not included ① Please choose the flowers to put inside from the store. (Flowers and accessories to put inside will incur an additional fee) ② Explanation of the experience ③ After that, cut the materials while thinking about the arrangement. ④ Put the materials into the bottle, and finally add mineral oil to finish it.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

You can make your own original perfume using only 100% natural essential oils. Our expert staff will help you blend your favorite scent, so even beginners can enjoy it. You can take the perfume you made home with you, so you can enjoy the scent at home! Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils and blend it. If you tell the expert staff your image of the scent, they will give you advice, so you can rest assured. You can take the blended perfume home and enjoy it at home. The essential oils are original, extracted at the Fragrance House, so you can make a perfume that is only available here. The experience schedule is as follows: ・10:20 Meeting and reception at the Fragrance House (please come to the building shown in the photo) ・10:30 Original perfume making experience (50 minutes) ①Explanation of the experience ②Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils. (About 10 types) ③Expert staff will support you in blending to suit your taste. ④Mix the essential oils under the guidance of the staff.・11:20 Completion/End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

After you have completed the design by adding colorful sand and your favorite glass accessories, pour in the rose-scented gel. If you want to use it as a candle, you can also add a candle wick when pouring in the gel. You can take it home and display it, or light it. You can make your own original gel candle. You can make your own original gel candle using colorful sand and accessories. Our specialized staff will teach you how to make it, so even beginners can feel at ease! You can take it home and display it, or light it! It's a popular souvenir for your trip♪ ~Experience Schedule~ ●Meeting and Reception House of Fragrance (please come to the photo) ●Gel Candle Experience (40-60 minutes) *This does not include time to choose materials ① Decide on a container and accessories to put inside (additional fees apply for accessories to put inside) ② Explanation of the experience ③ Put sand and accessories into the container as you like ④ Pour the gel (please be careful of high temperature) ⑤ Place in a pool of water to cool and harden ⑥End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience making incense sticks by choosing the scent and shape using rare sandalwood. After molding, dry it at home and light it or enjoy it as a room fragrance. The northern part of Awaji Island, where Parche Fragrance House is located, is known as a town of fragrance because of the concentration of incense manufacturers. You can experience making incense sticks using the rare sandalwood that is unique to the town of fragrance. It is a time to learn about the ingredients of incense, experience the manufacturing process, and learn about incense. Take it home, dry it, light it, and enjoy it as a room fragrance! The experience schedule is as follows. ● Meeting place / reception Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ● Incense making experience (50 minutes) ① Explanation of the experience ② Choose one of four types of fragrance. ③ Put the ingredients in a mortar and knead it with a pestle until it becomes clay-like. ④ Use a stick to stretch it to a uniform thickness. ⑤ Cut it into your desired shape. ⑥Arrange the removed incense sticks on the cardboard, stack the cardboard boxes, secure them with rubber bands, and put them in a bag to take home. ⑥Finished! Once you get home, let the incense dry (for about 2-3 days).

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of practice begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of practice begins 17:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, the group disbands. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper techniques and understanding. Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples will provide instruction. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the program focuses on how to actually use your body, relax and move efficiently. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After the experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of a samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include sword-cutting lessons for anyone other than disciples.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 60
• 1 Day or more

This retreat is based in a renovated old house in "Niikai," a rural area in Echigo Yuzawa that once flourished as a post town. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this land, feel the warmth of the people, and face yourself.

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• Age 20～Age 60
• 1 Day or more

This retreat is based in a renovated old house in "Niikai," a rural area in Echigo Yuzawa that once flourished as a post town. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel the nostalgic atmosphere of this land, feel the warmth of the people, and face yourself.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

This is Yakatabune Kawaguchi. We can guide you to the fireworks at Disneyland, Tokyo Port, Odaiba, Sumida River, Skytree, etc. We are fully equipped with air conditioning, washlet toilets, and karaoke. You can dine with colleagues, friends, lovers, family, etc. while watching the scenery.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Starting from Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato-cho, you can enjoy mountain biking to your heart's content in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is the first program for enjoying the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, based at Ichikawa Park MTB Field in Ichikawamisato Town. This is a premium mountain bike guided tour for beginners, families, and children to learn the basics of mountain biking from scratch and learn how to ride mountain bikes safely and enjoyably on mountain trails.

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• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Make accessories using sea glass washed up on the beach. Choose from earrings, pierced earrings, or barrettes. ~Experience process~ ① Check-in Check-in at the tourist information center inside JR Mihama Station ② Make accessories by following the instructor's instructions.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Discover the art of homemade ramen! Master the basics of creating a flavorful broth. Learn tips for cooking your noodles and toppings to perfection. Perfect for beginners and cooking enthusiasts alike, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to bring the magic of ramen into your everyday meals. At the end of the session, you'll be ready to impress family and friends with your homemade creations.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

This is a plan to tour Miyajima and other islands on a luxury cruiser. Since it is a private charter, you can enjoy sightseeing smoothly without worrying about crowds or waiting times. Up to 10 people can board the boat. Please feel free to contact us.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:30 / 07:00 / 07:30 / 08:00 / 08:30

This plan is for customers who want to try fishing or want to start fishing as a hobby, but don't know where to start. The captain will provide you with careful support, so even beginners and children can participate with peace of mind. (The target is migratory fish such as red sea bream and Japanese Spanish mackerel) Access by train is OK! (Parking lot is also available.) Reservations are closed at half the maximum capacity, so there is ample room for customers, support is generous, and beginners and children can feel safe ♪ You can participate empty-handed ♪ This is a safe set plan that includes a reel set and tackle so you can participate even if you don't have fishing equipment. * We also provide a free foam box after fishing! ✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽:ﾟ･⋆｡✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽:ﾟ･⋆｡✰⋆｡:ﾟ･*☽ If you apply for 5 or more people, the boat will be reserved for you. Please enjoy it to your heart's content with your friends and family. If three or less people apply, it will be a shared boat*, but since it is a small number of people, the atmosphere is friendly. It is also possible to apply by one person. *A shared boat is an operation style where even one person can easily participate and departs with various people. ~Experience flow~ ① We will meet! Good morning! Please meet at Higashi-Shiogama Station. For customers who come by car, we will ask you at the time of reservation as there is a parking space and number of cars. ② We will depart! Let's get excited! We have thoroughly confirmed the safety of the boat. When everyone is ready, we depart Shiogama! After leaving the route while looking at the scenery of Matsushima, we will be in the open sea! We will aim for the point that matches the target fish of the day, such as the south where red sea bream, flounder, and blue fish like to fish, and the Kinkasan area where rockfish such as black rockfish and rockfish like to fish. (There is a cabin, so you can lie down and sleep on the boat! You can also set up your rod and reel! We also welcome you to ask "What is that?" on the way♪) ③ Arrive at the point! Get in the mood of the fish♪ (40 minutes after departure) Don't forget to wear a life jacket on the deck! We will give a lecture on how to use fishing gear and how to fish to first-time customers. Fish to your heart's content. There is no designated fishing spot. Even if you meet for the first time, the customers who spend time together are friendly. We move to places where it is easy to fish and have fun. ④ Move to the spot (as needed) Depending on the day, the fish also move while looking for a comfortable place. We move the spot appropriately while searching for the tide and the current. ⑤ Return to port! (6 to 7 hours from gathering) Thank you for your hard work! On the way back, some people lie down on the boat and sleep, while others enjoy the scenery while putting away their fishing gear on the deck. Whether you are a very satisfied customer or are fired up for the next challenge, please come again!

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