Things to do in Japan Page 17

• 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 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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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

A 2-day, 1-night tour of Omikawa-tei, an old folk house with a history of over 150 years since the Edo period, located in Tako-cho, Chiba Prefecture, with overnight stay. On the first day, participants enjoyed sweets and coffee at a cafe in the town, followed by a tour of a Japanese temple and a Japanese sweets making experience. After checking in, guests will enjoy Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc.), Tako rice rice ball making experience, and dinner at the accommodation facility, Omikawa-tei. The next day, we will stop at roadside stations and other places while touring the rural scenery of the town.

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

This plan is a plan that you can experience buckwheat using 100% buckwheat flour from Yamagata. You can experience buckwheat while feeling comfortable nature in a green environment with parks which are spacious close by. The journey time is about 3 hours.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This plan is a buckwheat noodle plan that you can experience from grinding soba noodle with grinding stone to powder. You can experience buckwheat while feeling comfortable nature in a green environment with parks which are spacious close by. The journey time is about 3 hours.

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• Age 13～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A historically designed Kyoto townhouse can be rented exclusively for four or more people. You can spend a luxurious time. You can enjoy a special and unique experience of watching the beautiful dance of the maiko, traditional Japanese games, and Japanese cuisine prepared by a chef to your heart's content. Enjoy an elegant time with your family and loved ones in a secluded space. After watching the performance, you can enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets with the maiko and take photos. Please feel free to spend your time while enjoying the elegant Kyoto dialect of the maiko.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 11:00 / 11:40 / 12:20 / 13:00 / 13:40 / 15:30 / 16:10 / 16:50

The integrated facility of flight simulator and cabin mockup is "the world's first in the hotel industry".SKY Experience is equipped with a full-fledged flight simulator "Boeing 737" used by professionals for pilot training. The switches and buttons of a real airplane are installed in full size, the cockpit is reproducible, and the same software as Boeing is used. We provide an experience. The approximately 13m cabin mockup "aircraft cabin", which is a reused retired aircraft, can also be used as a waiting room or for chatting after the experience. The seats, carpets, etc. are made with "repair parts of the former government aircraft", and the interior is also carefully selected. We will deliver a full-fledged experience that makes you feel like you are on a real airplane. Professionals, the general public, and aviation fans alike are all welcome to visit us. 70 minutes course (experience for 1 to 4 people) ¥36,300 (tax and service charge included) Briefing 10 minutes + flight simulator experience 60 minutes You can experience this course for ¥25,410, which is 30% off the above price. *This course is a course that cannot be changed or canceled after the reservation is confirmed. Please purchase after understanding.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:20 / 11:00 / 11:40 / 12:10 / 12:50 / 13:30 / 14:20 / 15:30 / 16:10 / 16:50 / 17:30

The integrated facility of flight simulator and cabin mockup is "the world's first in the hotel industry". SKY Experience is equipped with a full-fledged flight simulator "Boeing 737" used by professionals for pilot training. The switches and buttons of a real airplane are installed in full size, the cockpit is reproducible, and the same software as Boeing is used. We provide an experience. The approximately 13m cabin mockup "aircraft cabin", which is a reused retired aircraft, can also be used as a waiting room or for chatting after the experience. The seats, carpets, etc. are made with "repair parts of the former government aircraft", and the interior is also carefully selected. We will deliver a full-fledged experience that makes you feel like you are on a real airplane. Professionals, the general public, and aviation fans alike are all welcome to visit us. 30-minute course (experience for 1-2 people) ¥18,150 (tax and service charge included) 10-minute briefing + 20-minute flight simulator experience This course is a special plan that you can experience for ¥12,705, which is 30% off the above price. *Please note that we cannot accept any changes or cancellations after the reservation is confirmed.

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you for a walk around town. It's a waste to just take a selfie of yourself in a kimono, so let's capture that gorgeous kimono in the best photo! A photographer will accompany you during your walk and take plenty of pictures of you in beautiful kimono, so be sure to leave plenty of photos that are not just self-portraits, but blend in with the city in kimono! [Location Photo Plan] --- 1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) --- The experience of walking with a photographer in a kimono is something you can't experience many times in your life. Only Kimono Rental VASARA can offer this price and quality! A day with great photos and memories! The photos will be color-adjusted and delivered by mail in about a week. Additional cut options: 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are making a reservation for 2 people, you will receive ``Location Shooting + Women's Kimono Standard'' for 1 person and ``Women's Kimono'' or ``Men's Kimono'' or Please make a reservation under "Children's Kimono". [Kimono Rental/Kimono Dressing] VASARA's rental kimono comes with dressing and hair set, so you don't have to bring anything! You can choose from a variety of kimono patterns for each plan. There are many variations of sandals and obi, so please enjoy the total coordination. Once you have selected your kimono, decided on your kimono and hair style, enjoy walking around town. Of course, even after taking photos, you can enjoy walking around town in Japanese attire until it's time to return the vehicle. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding. *Please obtain permission for filming at the shooting location yourself. (We cannot obtain permission for photography.) *If you wish to extend the photography time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's convenience. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This is an activity where you can experience wearing traditional Japanese clothing, kimono. This plan allows participants to actually try on the kimono themselves and wear it as a souvenir to take home. You will be challenged to feel the profoundness of kimono, and we will of course help you with any difficult parts as necessary. Once you have finished dressing, we will take a snapshot of the participants (with their own camera). After the photo shoot, you can go out in your yukata, and you don't need to return it, so you can go out until late at night. A simple hair style is also available as an option if you wish. Reservations can be made for 2 to 8 people per lesson, but if you have more than 1 person or 8 people, please consult in advance.

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• Age 0～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

・Daytime Session①Japanese University Student Course A: Karaoke → Lunch → Shopping → Cafe B: Game Center → Lunch → Shopping → Cafe C: Animate → Animate Cafe → Anime Tokyo Station → Game Center②Japanese Couple Course A: Aquarium → Lunch → Shopping → Cafe B: Observation Deck → Lunch → Shopping → Cafe C: Aquarium → Lunch → Game Center → Cafe D: Observation Deck → Lunch → Game Center → Cafe③Japanese Family Holiday Course Lunch → Aquarium → Toys R Us → Game Center④Japanese History Lover Holiday Course Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan → Mejiro Garden → Kishimojin → Cafe・Evening Session①Japanese University Student Course A: Game Center → Izakaya → Karaoke B: Game Center → Izakaya → Bowling C: Pachinko → Izakaya②Japanese Couple Course A: Game Center → Izakaya → Bowling or Karaoke B: Shopping → Izakaya → Bowling or Karaoke C: Aquarium → Izakaya → Bowling or Karaoke③Japanese Family Holiday Course Round 1 → Izakaya Sunshine → Izakaya

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 15:30

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~ Iki~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of a post town on the Tokaido road.・Duration: Approximately 5 hours ・Meals: Traveler's Kaiseki ・Traditional performing arts: Either Nagauta, Shamisen or Japanese dance ・General schedule: ⑴ A curator or local guide will introduce and explain the local history and culture of the Tokaido post town, which has been nurtured by the tea industry ⑵ A performance of one of the traditional performing arts, Nagauta, Shamisen or Japanese dance, which has been passed down in the culture of the post town ⑶ Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake ⑷ A tea ceremony with local sencha and sweets by a tea farmer or tea master ~Experience flow~ Experience a banquet "Chaji" where you can enjoy "Shizuoka green tea", the number one tea producing region in Japan, and "400 years of Tokaido post town culture" Iki plan *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada city. ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:30●Greetings and explanations 15:30 - 16:00 Introducing the unique story of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area ☆Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City): Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of Hizaka Mago Utagi ☆Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins (Shimada City): Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 16:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance Either shamisen, nagauta, or Japanese dance ●Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18:20 ☆Tea party with local sencha *A recreation of "ame no mochi" (candy rice cake), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu, will be served as a tea snack. *Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆Kaiseki cuisine that combines green tea and local sake ☆After greetings, disband around 20:10 *We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. *The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, as well as the venue.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:00

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~Hana~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of Tokaido post towns. Duration: Approximately 6 hours Meal contents: Kaiseki cuisine for senior retainers Traditional performing arts: Nagauta, shamisen or Japanese dance. Performing arts experience: Experience either shamisen or Japanese dance. Outline schedule: 1. Explanation and guide from producers at tea plantations cultivated using the Chagusaba method, a World Agricultural Heritage System. 2. Explanation and guide from curators and local guides about the history and culture of the Tokaido post towns and tea industry. 3. Performance of one of the traditional performing arts passed down in the post town culture: Nagauta, shamisen or Japanese dance. 4. Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake. 5. Tea ceremony with local sencha and sweets by tea farmers or tea masters. ~Experience flow~ Experience a banquet "Chaji" where you can enjoy "Shizuoka green tea", the number one tea producing region in Japan, and "400 years of Tokaido post town culture". Hana Plan *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. 00～17:10 English: ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 14:00●Greetings and explanations Learn about the unique stories of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area 14:00 - 14:20 → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Tea fields A tea farmer will explain local tea cultivation 14:35 - 15:05 (Tea picking experience depending on the season) → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:20 - 16:00 Kawasakaya: Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of the Hizaka Mago-uta song Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins: Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 16:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance and experience Either shamisen, Nagauta, or Japanese dance ●Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18:20 ☆Tea party with local sencha tea ※A tea snack made with a replica of "ame no mochi" (candy mochi), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu ●Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆Kaiseki cuisine with a marriage of green tea and local sake ☆After greetings, disband around 20:10 ※We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station or Shimada Station or to your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. ※The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, as well as the venue.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

Shizuoka has flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road since the Edo period and as a tea-producing region. Please enjoy the unique "Chaji" experience that continues to cherish the history and culture of Shizuoka through local daily life and festivals. "Chaji CHAJI ~ Miyabi ~" is a top-class banquet where you can fully enjoy the culture of a Tokaido post town. Duration: Approximately 7 hours Meal content: Lord's kaiseki cuisine Traditional performing arts: High-class kimono, Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance Performance experience: Shamisen and Japanese dance experience Outline schedule: 1. Explanations and tours from producers at tea plantations cultivated using the Chagusaba method, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System 2. Curators and local guides introduce the history and culture of this Tokaido post town, nurtured by the tea industry 3. A performance of traditional performing arts that are passed down in post town culture, such as Nagauta, shamisen, and Japanese dance 4. Experience the kimono culture that has been cultivated in Shimada-juku, famous for its obi festival that has been passed down since the Edo period, by trying on a kimono 5. Kaiseki cuisine that pairs well with green tea and local sake ⑹ Tea ceremony with local Sencha tea and sweets by a tea farmer or tea master. ~Experience process~ *We will pick you up by taxi from Kakegawa Station, Shimada Station, or your accommodation in Kakegawa or Shimada City. 00～17:10 English: ●Meeting place: Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 13:00●Greetings and explanations Learn about the unique stories of Tokaido post town culture and tea culture in this area 13:00 - 13:20 → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Tea fields A tea farmer will explain about local tea cultivation 13:30 - 14:10 (Tea picking experience depending on the season) → (Travel by private vehicle) → ●Kawasakaya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 14:30 - 15:00 Kawasakaya: Guided tour of Hizaka-juku in the Edo period by the Kawasakaya Association and performance of the Hizaka Mago-uta song Oigawa Kawagoe Ruins: Guided tour of the Kawagoe system in the Edo period while touring the meeting hall, jin'ya, Sakurai Residence, etc. ●Yorozuya (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai Residence (Shimada City) 15:10 - 17:10 Traditional performing arts performance and experience Shamisen, Nagauta, and dancing 15:20 - 16:20 ☆ Kimono dressing experience (limited number) 16:20 - 17:20 ● Fujibun (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 17:20 - 18;20 ☆ Tea ceremony with local sencha ※ A reproduction of "ame no mochi" (candy mochi), which is said to have been a favorite of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is served as a tea snack ● Kappo Uomitsu (Kakegawa City) or Sakurai House (Shimada City) 18:40 - 20:00 ☆ Kaiseki cuisine with green tea and local sake ☆ After greetings, disband Around 20:10 * We will take you by taxi to Kakegawa Station or Shimada Station or your accommodation in Kakegawa City or Shimada City. * The itinerary may change depending on the season, weather, and other circumstances, and depending on the venue.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. We will create chibi characters, create 4-panel manga, and have a Q&A session. (2 hours) Head instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Attorney Investigations", which have been translated and sold all over the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. There are many other manga instructors on staff. Children and adults can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson. This course allows you to learn more specialized manga techniques.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

Yamabitan is located in Satoyama, Fukuoka prefecture. What spreads out there is the original scenery of Japan. Warm people, phytoncite-filled forests, and beautiful streams. It is an accommodation plan with a one-night, two-meal experience. [What you can do with the whole satoyama plan] ・Summer recommended garden camping, BBQ, self-made somen noodles, local hiking ・Autumn recommended BBQ, outdoor cooking, satoyama hiking, light mountain climbing (Kiyama, Kusenbeyama) ・Winter Recommended miso making, outdoor cooking, light mountain climbing *Check-in time is after 14:00 / Check-out time is 12:00. There is a refrigerator and a kettle in the room, so you can relax in the room with just your group. Of course, the lounge room, kitchen, and bedroom are shared with the host couple, but you can use them freely. <Room features> Free internet, free WiFi, balcony/terrace, toilet with washing machine, air purifier/humidifier <Facilities/Amenities> Air conditioner, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, air purifier/humidifier, washing machine, dryer, microwave oven, bath, toilet, washing machine Toilet, towel, bath towel, body towel, sponge, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush set, slippers, WiFi, free parking on site ＜What is included in this plan＞・BBQ experience・Breakfast・Satoyama nature experience ✳︎For those who want to enjoy more, Satoyama nature experience can optionally be added. 【Satoyama nature experience】・Sunrise mountain climbing・Satoyama hiking・Satoyama harvest hiking・Sawa hiking・Somen nagashi starting from bamboo gathering・Wild grass walk and herb ball making・Outdoor cooking hamburger set (3500 yen/person each)・Climbing in the prefecture ( Mt. Homan, Mt. Tachibana, Mt. Fukuchi, Mt. Shiroyama, Mt. Kanuki, etc., according to your request) (5000 yen/person)

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 10:30 / 15:30

Camp life in the garden of Yamajin-an. With Yamajin-an's camping plan, feel free to come without any preparation. We will support you from setting up your tent. At night, I light a bonfire and let my busy mind wash away while watching the small fire. You will be able to spend time like that. Experience camping in a lush garden! You can try it out by setting up a tent. You can leave it to me. BBQ near the tent at night! Time passes by relaxingly while gazing at the stars. Please bring your favorite drink. Cherry blossom viewing hike in spring. In the summer, enjoy fireflies and play in the river. In autumn, you can stretch your legs and go hiking outside the prefecture to see the autumn leaves. You can feel the seasons with all five senses. ---Full of outdoor water, toilets, and showers. For 2 people, a 2-person tent; for 3-4 people, a 5-person tent; for 5-6 people, a 2-person tent + a 5-person tent. In addition, each group includes a tarp, a table set, and a barbecue table. Attaches. ---<What comes with this plan> ・BBQ experience ・Breakfast ・Satoyama nature experience One of the following✳︎If you want to enjoy it even more, the Satoyama nature experience can be added as an option. [Satoyama nature experience content] - Sunrise mountain climbing - Satoyama hiking - Satoyama harvesting hike - Sawa hiking - Nagashi somen noodles starting from picking bamboo - Wildflower walk and making herb balls - Outdoor cooking and hamburger set - Climbing within the prefecture (Mt. Homan, Mt. Tachibana, Mt. Fukuchi) , Shiroyama, Nukiyama, etc. upon request)

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• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

[Kimono dressing experience] Experience the Japanese culture of casually dressing up in a kimono. ■ Come empty-handed ■ You can bring your own kimono ■ Kimono dressing class at a long-established kimono store founded in 1806 After dressing up, you can go outside In case of rain, we will treat you to matcha tea in the store.

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• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at Ryusenji Temple - Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony and Buddhist Sermon In this program, you can experience traditional Japanese culture to your heart's content in the calm space of Ryusenji Temple. After renting a kimono and learning how to put it on, you can experience how to make Urasenke-style matcha tea, and finally listen to a Buddhist sermon in Japanese and English. Experience flow: 9:00 Choose a kimono and try on your kimono Choose a kimono and have a professional staff member help you put it on. After getting dressed, it's time for a commemorative photo. Wear a beautiful kimono, take photos, and feel the tradition of Japan. 11:00 Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience the traditional Urasenke matcha tea ceremony. Learn the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony by making and tasting matcha in a seiza position. You can also try making matcha yourself. 11:45 Buddhist Sermon You can learn the Buddhist teachings of Ryusenji Temple through a 15-minute sermon in English. You can feel the deep wisdom of Buddhism and peace of mind. 12:00 Q&A After the experience, if you have any questions, the monks will be happy to answer them. You can learn more about Buddhist teachings and culture.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

The Goza Mesu Basket is a bamboo basket measuring approximately 20cm wide x 12cm deep x 14cm high, and is ideal for storing small items or serving food. After the experience, you will be treated to tea and sweets while we talk about bamboo, including videos and demonstrations.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This bamboo basket, called Shikai-nami, is about 13 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height. It was originally a flower basket, but can be used as a small item holder. It is made by weaving 16 bamboo strips provided. After the experience, you will be treated to tea and sweets, and a talk about bamboo will be given with videos and demonstrations.

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• For Groups

• 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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• 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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• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

Tea ceremony experience class using a standing shelf Tea ceremony on a chair Tea ceremony performed while sitting on a chair using a standing shelf is ideal for beginners and those who find it difficult to sit upright. Experience the essence of tea ceremony in a relaxed environment while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto. International charm A special moment woven by the charming streets of Ninenzaka and the quiet space of tea ceremony. Beginners are welcome! Experience tea ceremony in Ninenzaka, Kyoto Make matcha and drink it in a tea bowl. Why not calm your mind with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony? Experienced instructors will provide careful instruction.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

This is a sushi-making experience class for foreign visitors to Japan.Depending on the number of people, the class will take place at the instructor's home near Todoroki Station or in a kitchen space in Tokyo. We will give a wide variety of lectures on everything from Edomae sushi to roll sushi, which is popular overseas.We are sincerely responding to all customer requests, such as vegetarian menus, Muslim-friendly menus, and even lessons on preparing to open a restaurant overseas.We will also give you tips for sightseeing in Tokyo.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 14:20

You can experience making traditional Japanese food "onigiri" in Ariake, Tokyo. While the rice is cooking, prepare the onigiri ingredients: shrimp tempura, grilled salmon, pickled plum, tuna, and edamame. After boiling and sterilizing the onigiri mold and spatula, make the onigiri. You will make five onigiri while being shown the key points of how to make them. You can enjoy two of the finished onigiri on the spot while looking at the view of Tokyo Bay. You can take the rest home. You can take the tools you used, such as the mold and spatula, home as a souvenir! 10% of the fee we received this time will be donated to organizations such as the Red Cross. You can learn about Japanese soul food in a fun and delicious way, and make a donation in hopes of world peace. This is a special workshop that only Seiko, a designer and onigiri evangelist who is active worldwide, can offer. ~Dietary therapy~: Cure mental and physical disorders with food. It is a phrase that has been said in Japan since ancient times for maintaining health. ~Experience Flow~10:10 MeetMeet in front of the main entrance of Brillia Mare Ariake. 10:10 Wash your hands and prepareWe will explain the flow of the experience and prepare your hands. 10:10 Prepare ingredients such as shrimp tempura musubi10:30 Make rice balls. Use an onigiri mold to make five rice balls. 11:20 Tasting TimePlease try the finished rice balls while looking at the view. 14:10 MeetMeet in front of the main entrance of Brillia Mare Ariake. 14:10 Wash your hands and prepareWe will explain the flow of the experience and prepare your hands. 14:10 Prepare ingredients such as shrimp tempura musubi14:30 Make rice balls. Use an onigiri mold to make five rice balls. 15:20 Tasting TimePlease try the finished rice balls while looking at the view.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:30

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush. ~Schedule~ ①Plan explanation ・Decide which kanji to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes) ②Start practicing on the washi paper (20 minutes) After an explanation of how to use the brush, you will practice freely on the characters you want to write. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ③Lesson before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work ・Final copy (10 minutes) ④Origami experience (15 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Paste it on the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑤Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Write with your feelings while looking at the model You can take home the finished work on the colored paper as a souvenir for your loved ones or for yourself.

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