Things to do in Japan Page 18

• Age 10～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

You can experience making "hariko", a Japanese culture. "Hariko" is a doll made by layering washi paper on a mold and coloring it. In this plan, you will make a mask and decorate a rake.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Spend your weekend in the countryside. A blissful food experience that will satisfy your body and mind. Forget about the busyness of everyday life and refresh your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, surrounded by rich nature. Harvesting and rural food experiences that you can enjoy with your family are also perfect for educating your children on food. Recommended for farm dates! Enjoy a blissful time that will satisfy your body and mind at Mushio's hearth, which is easily accessible from the city center. MenuEnjoy seasonal pesticide-free vegetable dishes and rice cooked in a hearth. Harvesting experience scheduleMay: Zucchini and new onionsJune: CornCooks: Umeo Kamikanda, Sayaka Hara[Important] As the harvest is greatly influenced by the weather, the menu on the day may be changed without notice. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance. The Mushio area of Yokoshibahikari-cho, Sanbu-gun, Chiba Prefecture, where the rural landscape of sparkling flames and dancing rice spreads out and the Buddhist play "Kiraigo" (a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property) has been going on for 800 years. Milky Queen rice, which is produced here, won a gold medal at a rice contest. The best rice is cooked in a stove made from this soil. Experience the "world's best rice ball" in the best environment provided by Mushio's stove. Local grandmothers are also looking forward to meeting you. "Earth" The stove is made from clayey ground soil. Nearby is the Tonozuka Himezuka, where many haniwa clay figures have been excavated. Balance your mind and body with "earthing," a health method that involves walking barefoot on the soil. "Water" All locally grown crops are grown with water from Mushio. Mushio's groundwater is used for cooking rice. In spring and summer, water is spread over the entire rice paddy field. "Fire" The flames of burning fallen bamboo from Kosaiji Temple generate a large amount of heat, cooking the most delicious rice. Ema votive plaques are burned at the goma ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, and their wishes are fulfilled. "Wind" Try being blown by the comfortable wind of Mushio. Feel free to use the hammocks, reclining chairs and mats. "Empty" A healing spot that will lead you to a state of mindlessness. You can use it as a meditation space. "Smile" Enjoy the connections you make with the chefs, local ladies and everyone you meet.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street known as Longevity Street, and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.

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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 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 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 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 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

A Japanese culture experience plan (tea ceremony, kimono, kimono walk) where you can experience Japanese culture at a convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station. After the tea ceremony experience, it is a plan where you can enjoy walking and taking selfies while feeling the bustle and seasons around Lake Kawaguchi. The minimum number of participants is 2 people. This plan allows children and men to experience the experience without wearing a kimono. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Easy dressing & costume selection 15 minutes ② Tea ceremony experience Matcha & Japanese sweets tasting 20 minutes ③ Walking around Lake Kawaguchi wearing a kimono 90 minutes ④ Changing clothes 3 minutes

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:30

Join us for a delightful culinary experience where both children and adults can crafting adorable Teddy Bear Character Bento! Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through this fun and creative meal, featuring vibrant ingredients and charming designs that make for an unforgettable enjoy experience.Duration: approx. 2hoursSchedule: 11:30 -12:30 Cooking Class 12:30 -13:30 Tasting time

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

In this class you can learn how to make teriyaki chicken.Teriyaki chicken is a dish in which chicken is baked in a sweet sauce with soy sauce as the base.It is a typical home-style dish in Japan and one of the most popular bento dishes.Please come to this class to learn how to cook it in the authentic Japanese way and eat it together as lunch.Also, you can learn onigiri (rice ball) and tamagoyaki (omelet), which are indispensable Japanese home-style dishes.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 participants.Our English-speaking instructor will support you side by side while chatting with you, so please relax and join us!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.Duration: approx. 2hoursSchedule：11:30 -12:30 Cooking Class 12:30 -13:30 Tasting time

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Do you know that there are many different types of sushi?In this class, you can learn how to make futomaki and temari sushi, both of which are perfect for parties.Futomaki is a thick roll of sushi topped with sushi rice and several ingredients on a sheet of nori.Temari-zushi is sushi topped with sashimi and vegetables on a round formed piece of rice.Both are characterized by their gorgeous appearance. In Japan, it is a popular dish for celebratory occasions.In the lesson, we will carefully teach you how to make them, so please join us. You can fully experience the meticulousness of Japanese cuisine.Also, you can learn how to make miso soup and tamagoyaki (omelet), two essential Japanese home-style dishes.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 students.English-speaking instructors will support you side by side with chats and care, so please relax and join the class!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

In this class, you can learn how to make inari sushi of a traditional Japanese dish.Inarizushi is fried tofu skin cooked in sweet dashi broth and filled with vinegared rice. In Japan, it has been eaten and enjoyed since the Edo period (about 400 years ago).The juicy taste of fried tofu fills your mouth as you eat it. Let's learn how to make this addictive recipe!Also, you can learn how to make miso soup, omelet, and spinach with sesame paste, which are indispensable Japanese home cooking.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 participants.Our English-speaking instructor will support you side by side while chatting with you, so why not relax and join us!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.Duration: approx. 2hoursSchedule：11:30 -12:30 Cooking Class 12:30 -13:30 Tasting time

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00

You can learn through this class how to cook "Japanese style Beef Rice Bowl.Gyu-don is a bowl of rice topped with a beef and onions simmered in soup made of sake, soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings.If you go to a food court in a shopping mall in Japan, you are sure to see gyudon on the menu. Gyu-don is so beloved by the Japanese people!Gyudon can be easily prepared at home. Why don't you learn how to make gyudon in this class and try it back in your own country?Also, you can learn how to make miso soup, pickled vegetable, and tamagoyaki, which are indispensable Japanese home cooking.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 participants.An English-speaking instructor will support you side by side while chatting with you. Why not relax and join the class!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.Duration: approx. 2hoursSchedule：11:30 -12:30 Cooking Class 12:30 -13:30 Tasting time

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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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• 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
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• 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:10

<Schedule> We will hold a trip to the history and culture of Asakusa. Asakusa is a downtown area of ​​Tokyo that still retains the atmosphere of the Edo period. Enjoy the charm of Japan to the fullest while visiting places where Japanese tradition and culture live on, such as Kaminarimon, Nakamise-dori, and Sensoji Temple. 10:00 Meet at Asakusa Kaminarimon. Duration: 30 minutes Kaminarimon is the iconic entrance gate to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. It is famous for its giant red lanterns and the statues of the wind god and thunder god. 10:30 Walk from Nakamise-dori: 1 hour The long shopping street called Nakamise is the best place to buy traditional Japanese souvenirs in Tokyo. 11:30 Walk from Sensoji Temple: 45 minutes This area, which flourished as a temple town of Sensoji Temple since the Edo period, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. It is also a great place for photography and you can create beautiful memories. <Kaiseki cuisine, Japanese dance performed by geisha> 12:15 Sensoji Temple → Restaurant (Kappo Tonbo or Saryo Ichimatsu, etc.) 12:30 Kaiseki cuisine at a restaurant + Japanese dance performed by a geisha. Duration: 2 hours Enjoy a luxurious time enjoying kaiseki cuisine and Japanese dance performed by a geisha. Enjoy the fusion of Japanese gourmet food and art. Kaiseki cuisine is traditional Japanese cuisine served at banquets and other events. It is known for being low in calories and healthy. Japanese dance is a traditional Japanese performing art that began in the early Edo period and mixes dance and pantomime. The geisha will wear an elegant kimono and have a beautifully tied Japanese hairstyle. 14:30 Restaurant → Arrive at Kaminarimon 15:00 End of tour at Kaminarimon.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity