Things to do in Japan Page 13
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00
It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!
- Age 3~Age 70
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 15:00
Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00
You can experience making Japanese cuisine and making matcha in Asakusa, Tokyo! The dishes we will prepare include seasonal vegetables with sesame dressing, fried eggs, tofu miso soup made from dashi stock, and 9 types of colorful temari sushi.Would you like to join us in making delicious Japanese cuisine in a beautiful traditional house? The teachers are veteran and kind Japanese housewives! The dishes are nutritious, beautiful to look at, and full of ancient wisdom! We offer high-quality Japanese dishes such as Edo Kiriko, Arita ware, and Kutani ware. After eating the food you prepared, take a break with some matcha tea and Japanese sweets. Our staff will carefully prepare and serve matcha to you. If you want to try making matcha, give it a try! Please feel free to come and visit a Japanese family. Children can join in the fun too! We look forward to seeing you brightly and happily!
- Age 15~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure
- Age 15~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure
- Age 18~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 09:00
In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?
- Age 2~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
Experience "Making Jomon Oyaki" at Nozawa Onsen Village Meeting: 10:00 Time: 10:00 to 12:30 (2.5 hours) Place: Snow Crystal Yoga & Wellness Kitchen Studio Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) * At the time of reservation, Please be sure to specify the mobile phone number that you can contact on the day. We mainly use seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Start by making the dough. I also use flour made from rice grown in my village. The process of wrapping the ingredients requires a little technique, but of course even small children can take on the challenge. ① Make dough by connecting ② Rest the dough ③ Wrap the ingredients ④ Steam ⑤ Add a brown color to the surface ⑥ Enjoy it ♪ What you make and eat with your own hands is exceptional! Make delicious memories of Nozawa Onsen Village with your friends and family ♪ ★ From 2 people ★ If you are allergic to food, please let us know in advance ★ The ingredients vary from time to time, but at least 3 types I will prepare
- Age 1~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making authentic local cuisine in Yamagata Prefecture!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu such as Imoni, Natto-jiru, Sashimi Konnyaku, Miso (Miso Dama), Mochitsuki, Akebii Cuisine, Konbu Maki, Hiyajiru, Sasamaki, and Okowa. increase. Enjoy making local dishes using seasonal vegetables and fruits with your family and friends.
- Age 1~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00
Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. Local cuisine cooking ♪ You can make the following local dishes. Sasamaki, squid soup, chilled soup, imoni, natto soup, ozoni, frozen rice cakes★Sasamaki rice soaked in urukashi overnight, drained, wrapped in bamboo leaves, boiled, preserved food (sprinkled with soybean flour containing sugar) ★Frozen rice cake A local dish made by mashing rice mixed with non-glutinous rice during the cold weather, freezing and drying it, cutting it into rice crackers, drying it for three months, then frying it and seasoning it with salty-sweet soy sauce. ★Yamagata beef, tofu, konnyaku, and plenty of vegetables are used to make this local soy sauce-flavored local dish. ★Natto soup In Yamagata in winter, natto soup is often served to warm the body. "Imogara" (dried taro stems) is an essential ingredient, and miso-flavored soup with taro, natto, tofu, boiled rice parsley (traditional vegetables), carrots, and more!
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
You can experience Kyoto's local cuisine "tea soba making" for 1 to 200 people. Wazuka Town, which is located in the center of Kansai and has good access, will be the experience venue. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Japan and has tea plantations as far as the eye can see. You can experience making tea soba by actually kneading Wazuka tea, a specialty of Wazuka-cho, into soba. It will be a valuable experience where you can feel the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can eat the freshly made tea soba noodles. It is an experience that also serves as a meal, and is recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. In addition, Wazukacho will arrive at Nara Park in about 30 minutes, so it is easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. In addition, we can also guide you through the experience of making Kyoto udon, a local dish of Kyoto. Please try the local cuisine experience where you can feel the history firsthand while having fun with everyone. Many groups are welcome, and we can accommodate up to 200 people.
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great deal that includes a tasting of Japanese whiskeys. You can compare non-aged whiskeys (Hibiki or Yamazaki) and rare vintage whiskeys (18-year-old Yamazaki or 21-year-old Hibiki)♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, or compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made yourself! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great value course that includes a sake tasting. You can enjoy delicious sushi and sake♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience in a food quiz battle while eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a full course that includes dessert, so you can enjoy everything from your meal to the final sweet.] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 3~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 16:00 / 20:30
[What is Samurai Cafe?] It is a "participatory period drama entertainment" where customers come on stage and have a great time becoming the leading roles in a period drama. It is an entertainment show that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with plenty to see, such as sword fighting and action between samurai and ninja, and a gorgeous and luxurious procession of courtesans!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00
For this experience, we've got everything set up, from the soup and ramen sauce to the fragrant oil and chashu. First things first, we'll craft semi-soft boiled eggs. Then, we'll dive into prepping ramen toppings, followed by slicing and combining the ingredients for our gyoza, which we'll then deftly fold. After that, we'll infuse the chashu with its delicious flavors and sizzle up the gyoza to perfection.The grand finale includes crafting the soup, boiling the noodles, and the oh-so-cool noodle draining technique that never fails to impress. Finally, we'll artfully assemble the toppings onto the ramen. Trust me, learning the ins and outs of ramen creation will undoubtedly deepen your love for this dish .
- Age 4~Age 99
- Over 6 hours on the day
This is a one-day bus tour that visits popular sightseeing spots in Okinawa, such as the Churaumi Aquarium. You can apply from 1 person and have plenty of time to stay in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for about 2.5 hours! A great value tour that includes not only the entrance fee to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium but also the entrance fee to other facilities. There is also a transfer from a hotel in Naha city to a resort hotel in the northern part of the city (designated hotel), making it convenient to move between hotels.The departure is guaranteed for one person, including friends and family, so please feel free to apply!
- Age 16~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Ramen is a dish that combines ingredients such as noodles, soup, meat, and eggs in one bowl and can be enjoyed as either a main dish or a side dish. Here you can experience cooking and eating your own food! When you visit, please tell the staff that you are making a trial reservation. An easy-to-understand explanation including the history of ramen. It also takes several days to make the noodles and soup. Therefore, this experience does not include experiencing the process of making everything. This is a shortened recipe that can be prepared and eaten in about an hour. Let's finally make ramen. All the ingredients used are provided. Don't worry, anyone can do it easily! Choose from 3 different soup flavors. Boil the noodles and add all the ingredients to the ramen bowl. Let's eat delicious ramen that we made ourselves. The experience ends when you finish eating. *Ramen soup contains pork, chicken, and beef. *The contents of the soup cannot be revealed as it is a secret. *Some staff members are not good at English, so we may use an interpreter. *Let's have a fun and delicious time!
- Age 12~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.
I did both the samurai taijutsu activity and the practice sword cut. The whole experience was fantastic and I learnt so much. Booking through activity Japan the day before was extremely easy as well.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.
初心者2人で濃茶・薄茶の体験させていただきました。 季節に合わせた茶室の設え、茶道具や茶道について、レクチャーしていただきながら、贅沢な時間を過ごしました。 茶道を気軽に楽しく体験することができます。 優しく丁寧な先生です。
- Age 6~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00 / 17:00
Sushidokoro Yachiyo was founded 100 years ago in Shinjuku Yotsuya. Thanks to your support, Sushidokoro Yachiyo's "Sushi Making Experience" which began in 2015 has been enjoyed by a total of 9,000 customers in 2024. The selling point is that a veteran chef with over 30 years of experience will teach you each step carefully and in a fun way. Of course, you can also wear a hat and feel like a craftsman, and once you have completed the activity, you will receive a certificate of completion. We promise that it will be a memorable activity.
- Age 16~Age 99
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
This is an experience plan where you can touch a Japanese sword in a real martial arts dojo and learn martial arts. You can participate with peace of mind as you will be safely and carefully instructed by a qualified practitioner of the Yushin-ryu sword technique of the Koryu Iaido Dojo. The "Armored Warrior/Warrior" course will be an experience in which you will wear the martial arts uniform provided by our facility. (For women, we also have feminine kimonos like the one in the photo♪) You will wear our "armor". We also have a "tachi" sword for the armor, which will make your photos and videos look even better! If you wish, you can practice swinging and test cutting while wearing the "armor". You will experience the "swordsmanship", "iaido", "standing and maneuvering" and "test cutting" of the Yushin-ryu sword technique. Please enjoy the real SAMURAI that you can never experience anywhere else! <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on points to note during the experience, etc. ・Samurai altar greeting ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on proper manners ⇨ Watch the head of the family demonstrate his kata ⇨ Watch a high-ranking swordsman perform straw cutting ・Experience wearing armor ・Match experience with a high-ranking swordman *The match experience is a 3-minute mock battle while wearing armor ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Finally, a trip to the sword shop to view the swords Total time: approximately 60-80 minutes
- 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.
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
[Introducing the original spice salt making experience] Medicinal shichimi chili pepper is a shichimi that aims to improve poor physical condition and promote a healthy body. It is a seasoning that brings out the flavor of the ingredients and enriches the aroma. Our store has a wide selection of natural ingredients with no additives. We also share recommended spices and recipes, so it's also recommended for those who don't know much about spices. You can enjoy even more flavor by simply sprinkling it on your favorite dishes such as udon or hoto. [What is shichimi chili pepper? ] Shichimi Togarashi is a traditional Japanese spice blend that consists of seven main ingredients. These ingredients mainly include chili pepper, but also sansho, orange peel, sesame, green seaweed, hemp seeds, and It often contains ginger. However, depending on the blend, these ingredients may vary slightly. Shichimi chili pepper is known for its spiciness and depth of flavor, and is added to a variety of Japanese dishes, including udon, soba, rice bowls, and hot pot dishes. It can also be sprinkled at the end of dishes to add flavor and spiciness. [Recommended for] - People who love cooking and want to expand their cooking skills - People who are outdoorsy and often enjoy barbecues - People who are interested in unique handmade products - People who are interested in the scent and efficacy of spices and herbs・People who want to make their own original products ・People who want to make their own gifts and gifts ・People who like to participate in cooking classes and workshops ・People who are looking for activities with family and friends ・People who are around Lake Kawaguchi Those looking for activities・Those looking for activities around Fujiyoshida City・Those looking for rainy day activities
- Age 1~Age 88
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:30 / 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 / 15:30 / 16:00
A kimono rental shop located a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Guidance available in Chinese, English, Russian and Chinese. In addition to kimonos, they also rent yukatas, lace kimonos, furisode, high-grade furisode, homongi, men's and children's kimonos/yukatas.
- Age 3~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
This is a super cute interaction experience where you can feed milk to a baby piglet with a baby bottle. You will definitely be soothed by the sight of the piglet munching and drinking. Even small children can feel safe as the staff will gently support them. Don't forget to bring your camera! Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
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