Things to do in Japan Page 121

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making works using electric potter's wheel.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

This is an exciting course full of thrills, including mountain gorges with crystal clear water flowing down and descents of 40m high waterfalls. The middle course starts from 22,000 yen per person, and the special course starts from 30,800 yen per person. (Reservations can be made for groups of four or more.) Please note that the special course is generally only available to those with canyoning experience, so applications cannot be made through this site. Please contact us if you are interested.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

At "Tekoboko-An", a accessory handiwork experience shop in Kyoto, you will learn how to make hair-pin and other hair accessories in the most traditional technique that found in Edo period. Let's make an original Japanese style item which indicates the season and Japanese aesthetic senses.​ ​

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• 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.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

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 greatly 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 ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. 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 skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. 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 focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 18～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★Even if you can't swim, you don't have to worry because an instructor will be there! ★The heating room is heated using thinned wood from Lake Shikotsu♪★Rash guard leggings (women's swimsuit, men's shorts), bath towel, poncho free rental♪Plan description ★The heating room tent is made by MORZH, which is said to be the hottest in the world! ★Snorkeling experience in Lake Shikotsu, which has the best water quality in Japan for 10 consecutive years, warming up your cold body in the heating room, bathing and relaxing experience [Experience time] Approximately 02:00h From gathering to disbanding (30 minutes before and after changing clothes, snorkeling, heating room, bathing, about 1 hour for break) Spring Water temperature: March to May 4℃ to 7℃ June 7 to 10℃ With the arrival of early summer, in early May, the fish return to the shore. From March to June, the water is extremely clear and the contrast of Mt. Fubukushi and Mt. Tarumae is beautiful. Summer Water temperature: July 10-15°C, August-September 15-20°C From July to September, the endangered species of underwater flower, Chitose Baikamo, blooms, and the peak season for Lake Shikotsu begins. The aquatic plants sway beautifully, creating a fantastic space. Underwater, you can see the blue-hued three-spined sticklebacks and Ezo dace. Autumn Water temperature: October 15-18°C, November 10-15°C From October to November, the kokanee salmon, dyed in their nuptial colors, return to the shore to spawn. The leaves also begin to change from green to red and yellow, and even the fallen leaves add a splash of color to the water. Midwinter Water temperature: December 7-10°C January-February 0-4°C December-February Plankton in the water also decreases, transparency increases, and the water becomes even more tranquil. Visibility increases to the point where you can see 30 meters ahead. The sunlight shining in warmly illuminates the water, which is at 2°C. The Hyoto Ice Museum Festival, one of Hokkaido's three major winter festivals, is held from late January to mid-February. As the lake water is highly transparent, the ice sculptures shine blue like Lake Shikotsu during the day, and at night, the lake is lit up and fireworks are set off, making it a sight to behold.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Any age from 10 years old and in good health can participate. We will meet at JR Katata Station around 8:00, but since it's basically private, we can adjust the departure time. Snorkeling practice in the morning, after lunch, experience diving in the afternoon (about 20 minutes). Let's play with fish in the sea with excellent transparency! !

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• Age 3～Age 99
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[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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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• 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.

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• Age 5～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

The charm of snorkeling in the Blue CaveThe Blue Cave in Onna Village is a popular spot that represents the ocean of Okinawa. Snorkeling can be enjoyed easily even by beginners and those who are not good at swimming. It is easier than diving, but the charm is that you can enjoy the mysterious scenery and colorful sea world of the Blue Cave! 1. The fantastic view unique to the Blue CaveThe natural light that shines into the cave reflects off the seawater, creating a beautiful blue light. You can enjoy the "blue light curtain" seen from the surface of the water from a unique perspective of a snorkeler. The view looking up through a snorkel mask is sure to impress! 2. Interacting with colorful tropical fishThe area around the cave is home to a wide variety of tropical fish. The fish are used to people and will come close to you, so you can experience walking in the sea. • Feeding experience: When you hold food in your hand, colorful fish will gather. 3. Snorkeling is safe and easy for beginners to enjoy Snorkeling is recommended for beginners and children because it does not use oxygen tanks and you can observe the underwater world near the surface of the water. •Instructors provide thorough support: Even if you are not good at swimming, you can rest assured because you will wear a buoyant life jacket and the guide will always support you. •Easy equipment: You can easily participate with just a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. 4. It takes less time to prepare than introductory diving, so it is easy to participate. You can easily experience something out of the ordinary between sightseeing. 5. Other things to enjoy besides the Blue Cave •Okinawa's waters are extremely clear: Not only the cave, but the surrounding waters are also surprisingly clear. You can enjoy the ecosystem of coral reefs and fish while snorkeling. •Ideal for families and groups: Children and seniors can enjoy it together with peace of mind. Capture your impressions as they are! We offer a Blue Cave snorkeling and Gopro unlimited plan (3,000 yen per unit). You can easily take immersive videos and beautiful underwater photos, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Features of GoPro rental High-quality, clear shooting Use a 4K-compatible GoPro to beautifully record the mysterious light of the Blue Cave and colorful tropical fish. Recommended points •It's sure to look great on social media! Upload the videos and photos you took to social media to share your special experience. •High underwater operability makes it easy to take professional-level footage, so anyone can take professional-quality photos. •Leave precious moments with family and friends on video for unforgettable memories, and enjoy them at home as many times as you like. Why not rent a GoPro and record the excitement of the Blue Cave as it is? Please feel free to contact us for details on advance reservations and fees!

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• Age 3～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Make two herbarium bottles. A herbarium that is perfect for hobbies and pre-zens. Even beginners can enjoy it for people of all ages. How about an exciting experience with seasonal colors and your favorite flowers?

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is an accessory making of "bindama" motif using a glass dome. Since it is held at the instructor's home with a small number of people, it is possible to support those who are not good at detailed work. From children to the elderly, you can participate. (We recommend that you be accompanied by a guardian until the lower grades of elementary school.) For those who are looking for rare accessories to create memories of the port city.

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

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• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

With this plan, you can make a set of 7 stylish and gorgeous makeup brushes. Would you like to make fun with this makeup brush?

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 Year! The kimono uses a hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed gem by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional photographer will carefully pose you.

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• Age 4～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Iriomote Island was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2021! This is the most recommended course for children this summer! A special course where you can enjoy the green jungle of Iriomote Island to the fullest with various outdoor experiences in one day. Half of the day will be spent paddling through the mangrove river while observing nature at the Pinaisara waterfall basin, which boasts the largest drop in the prefecture and is located in a very precious area that has been designated as a specific tourist resource even within the World Heritage site of Iriomote Island and will require access approval from March 2025. The other day will be spent trekking through the subtropical jungle. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of the waterfall, which is refreshing and refreshing. The other half day will move to the beautiful Omisawa River and float from the upstream, jump in, and go canyoning and play in the clear stream while walking down the river. Recommended for families with children, this is the jungle of Iriomote Island. We will visit two fields in the morning and afternoon. *Please note that morning and afternoon activities may be switched depending on the situation on the day. Day trips from Ishigaki Island are also possible.

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

How about private lessons and live chopsticks at Kyomachiya? A lecturer with a master's license will teach carefully. Simple about hemorrhoids Explanations After learning how to play, let's actually play the sound! If you like, you can play several songs and play with a professional performer. Finally, you will receive a certificate of experience. Please enjoy sitting in the chair, playing chopsticks, listening to, and relaxing time in the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya Flow of plan 1 Greetings Explanations 5 minutes 2 Hold the claws and hold, how to play Explanations 10 minutes Challenge playing "Sakura Sakura" to play 3 songs! → Ensemble 15 minutes Change to 4 Nogi style 15 songs for practice & ensemble to your liking 5 minutes played by 5 professional players 6 Pass the experience completion certificate Photo & question time 5 minutes

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 00:00

Why do not you enjoy the private live concert of Koto and Koumu comfortably at the chair seat in the store which renovated Kyomachiya? A performer with a teacher of Kyotomiya Kiotto will perform only for you. There is a real pleasure that you can not taste in the hall when playing in a town house. Please enjoy the luxurious time to enjoy the sound of the Japanese instrument with live performance while watching instruments soon. ~ ~ Plan flow ~~ ① Welcome to the local city of Kyoto! ② Please enjoy Private Live only for everyone

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Why don't you wear your own yukata or kimono? It is an experience of wearing something you can do while learning about kimono. Even the first time is okay! A lecturer with kimono wearing qualification will teach carefully. As it is a private lesson, you can wear beautiful things at the pace, with the support of the dressing instructor. kimono Rental Different from that, do you not start the step of a little full-fledged kimono? There is no doubt that you can boast to everyone that you have arrived by yourself! Flow of plan 1 Greetings, simple things such as those needed for kimono (yukata)Explanations(10 minutes) 2 Select your favorite kimono (yukata) and obi (5 minutes) 3 Yukata ・ half-width band or kimono ・ Nagoya Please choose from 2 courses of Obi (Taiko). Other If you have any request, please let us know in advance. (40 minutes) 4 Fix it a little. Please take a photo, etc. and spend your time freely. (You can not go out for a long time, but we will also lend clogs for free) (5 minutes)

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you paint on a hand towel or an original crimped shirt? You can freely draw what you imagined, draw using the sketches in our shop, or create your own original dish. The work can be washed, so the washcloth can be used not only as an interior but also as a towel. It is one of the pleasures to walk in the city wearing an original shirt. In the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya, please have a brush and enjoy a leisurely creative time. Flow of plan 1 Greetings, how to use the brush Explanations(5 minutes) 2 paper sketches & practice (10 minutes) (For foreigners Sun A calligraphy experience in which you write your name in the main language. Please take it home as a work. ) Let's draw on 3 fabrics! Combine your favorite color (40 minutes) 4We do heat treatment and give work on the spot (5 minutes)

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Take a walk through the Utasai beech forest, which is designated as a national natural monument, with a nature guide. Take a walk with your guide to the national natural monument "Utasaibunabayashi" that has survived the two logging crises. In spring, take a walk while watching the pretty spring ephemeral flowers and the young shoots of fresh green beech. In summer, you can feel the natural energy in the dark green. In autumn, you can meet the golden beech forest.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

Kurobe River is one of the Toyama Prefecture, seven major rivers flowing through the border of Washibadake (Washibadake) was used as a water source in Toyama Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture of the Northern Alps. Its majestic and rafting course thrilling down the torrent of Kurobe River.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

In this plan, you will be able to enjoy the performance of congratulatory words by the priesthood, the shrine maiden dance, and the Kagura drums in the Kagura hall. You will also experience Tamagushi worship. * This plan is not baptism. It is a prayer for your own health and a ritual to cleanse yourself. Comes with an English pamphlet. (We will pray at the same seat as ordinary worshipers who receive normal prayers.) * The priest will perform the above Shinto ritual at the Kagura-den together with the general public, so the waiting time is up to 30 minutes due to circumstances. It may occur to some extent.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /1 Day or more

Home department course at the free site. Diving 2 for obtaining a license Sun The most common beginner course between. There is no additional charge until you get a license card.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Tour code: A2-GR01-000100This is a sightseeing bus that allows you to fully experience the charms of Amakusa. You can rest assured with a guide. Please let us know the boarding location (time) and the drop-off location when making your reservation. This is a packed course that visits the Oe Sakitsu Church, a symbol of Amakusa's Christian culture, which is a component part of the World Heritage Site "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki and Amakusa Region" (Sakitsu Village in Amakusa), and three museums that convey the history of Christianity to the present. (Varies depending on the ride time)The roadside station Kakashi no Sato on the course is a roadside station that reused the abandoned Miyajidake Elementary School, and is the first of its kind in Western Japan! It is a very rare roadside station. Please have lunch at the roadside station Kakashi no Sato restaurant on your own. (Lunch will be served at Aimura on closed days: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays)There is also a great value "round-trip viewing ticket"! You can purchase it on the day. (Amakusa Christian Museum, Amakusa Collegio Museum, Amakusa Rosario Museum, and Sakitsu Museum Minatoya sell a "round trip ticket" that allows you to visit all four museums at a discount.) Each tourist facility incurs a fee, which must be paid by each customer (round trip tickets are sold on the day for 600 yen) Amakusa Christian Museum: Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Amakusa Collegio Museum: Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Amakusa Rosario Museum: Adults 300 yen, High school students 200 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 150 yen Minatoya: 100 yen per person

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• Age 9～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Moss Corridor Hiking near Lake Shikotsu in Shikotsu-Toya National Park Free pick-up available from Sapporo, Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose and Tomakomai areas 90 minutes from Sapporo, 45 minutes from Chitose Airport, why not spend a relaxing time in a beautiful and open nature with a small group of people? If you request, we can also provide a delicious Lake Shikotsu lunch. The meal after a moderate hike is something special! We will also introduce you to the sights and delicious restaurants near Sapporo. *The moss corridor we visit is different from the "Moss Cave" which is currently closed.

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