（Page 6）Things to do in Japan

[Kyoto/Near Kyoto Gyoen National Garden] An easy cultural experience where you can experience Karesansui and enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets at a Kyoto townhouse.

Plan ID:53589 Kyoto / Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Traditional culture experience Provide：仁秀器ギャラリー＆抹茶処

Age 6～Age 100
Within 1 hour
10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

At the "Ninshu Ware Gallery & Matcha Shop," produced by a pottery maker that purveyors the world heritage site Ninnaji Temple in Kyoto, you can experience a pottery landscape modeled after a dry landscape garden, and enjoy matcha tea from Ippodo and Japanese sweets from Senbon Gyokujuken. This is a plan that you can enjoy. At our store, which is a renovated Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago, you can easily experience Kyoto culture such as Kyoto's handmade pottery, Kyoto townhouses, matcha and Japanese sweets, and Karesansui.

Rating 5.0

とても楽しかったです。枯山水は作り始めると夢中になりました。キャッキャッ言いながら楽しく体験できました。そのあとのお抹茶と和菓子でホッとしながら作った枯山水を眺めると京都だなぁとしみじみ感じました。侘び寂びとは程遠い仕上がりでしたが、たくさん写真を撮って良い記念になりました。

[Akita / Kosaka Town] Watch a play at "Korakukan" ♪ + Kosaka Mining Office + Kosaka Railway Rail Park (common ticket for visiting 3 facilities)

Plan ID:28722 Akita / Hachimantai/Kazuno/Lake Towada Entertainment / Show restaurant Provide：国重要文化財・明治の芝居小屋「康楽館」

Age 6～Age 100
2～3 hours /3～4 hours
10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

3-theater common ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office + Kosaka Railway Rail Park] This is a great value ticket that includes a theater performance at Korakukan, a national important cultural property, the Kosaka Mine Office, the Kosaka Railway Rail Park, and a tour of the 3 facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active for over 100 years and still performs regular performances (popular theater and other) today. The 2025 performances are April 23rd to July 27th, "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" Leader Mimine Toru → Starring Shingetsu Kaito → Starring Hitomi Hiroshi (Starring Subaru Toma), with performances taking place in rotation for about one month each. August 1st to September 15th, "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company member Subaru Mirai will appear. September 21st to October 28th "Gekidan Yumeiro" led by troupe leader Kenji Kano, former OSA Nippon Opera Company member Shiho Wakaki, special appearance by Mariko Endo. It is interesting that the performers change every year as this theater troupe was formed just for the Korakukan performance. The performances are enjoyable for all ages, so many customers come, including elementary school to high school students on school trips. Please enjoy watching a performance at Korakukan, a theater that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered because of the Kosaka Mine. In 1910, the Meiji era theater "Korakukan" was built as a welfare facility for the employees of the Kosaka Mine. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. The most distinctive feature of this theater is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a theater. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy an eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at a living theatre!

[Osaka, Umeda] Feel free to play pachinko and slots, experience unique Japanese culture, ages 20 and up

Plan ID:57335 Osaka / Umeda Area Entertainment / Casino bar Provide：Q-Bang！パチンコ＆スロット

Age 20～Age 100
1～2 hours
11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

Basic lecture, explanation of pachinko/slot rules, explanation of how to operate the game machines and how to choose a machine, accompaniment during play, support during actual play, after-sales service, support for prize exchange, transportation, guidance to surrounding facilities, maximum stay time: Unlimited (only during business hours, attendance is up to 1 hour) Number of people available: 1 person or more *Children (under 20 years old) not allowed to accompany the customer The plan contents are as follows. *Prices shown are for 1 person. ・Attendance fee (available in English, Chinese, and Japanese)

[Kyoto Nishijin] Tomidaya Flower Arrangement Experience

Plan ID:56323 Kyoto / Kinkakuji/Kitano-tenmangu Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Traditional culture experience Provide：西陣くらしの美術館　冨田屋

Age 5～Age 100
1～2 hours
13:00 / 15:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and experience a flower arrangement lesson. First, after arriving, you will arrange flowers using seasonal flowers. After arranging the flowers, display your beautiful arrangement in front of the garden and take lots of wonderful photos. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse, which was built in the Meiji period. There are three storehouses and six small gardens, so you can feel the seasonal breeze. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

[Kyoto Nishijin] Tour a 140-year-old townhouse, try on a kimono and experience the tea ceremony

Plan ID:56320 Kyoto / Kinkakuji/Kitano-tenmangu Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Tea ceremony experience Provide：西陣くらしの美術館　冨田屋

Age 0～Age 100
1～2 hours
11:00 / 13:00

This plan includes visiting a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and participating in a tea ceremony in Kyoto wearing traditional costumes. First, after arriving, you will be quickly dressed in a kimono made of real silk. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse built in the Meiji period. Enjoy tea while listening to an explanation about the tea ceremony in the tea room. There is a traditional four-and-a-half-tatami tea room and a standing seat where you can sit on a chair, so anyone can enjoy tea. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

[5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station/Kimono rental] Women's kimono plan with hair styling and accessories included♪ <Recommended for friends and couples>

Plan ID:54184 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Kimono rental Provide：浅草和装

Age 3～Age 80
Within 1 hour
10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

<Plan Contents> [5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station / Kimono Rental] Kimono plan with accessories and hair set included ♪ You can come empty-handed! We have a wide selection of antique kimonos such as rare Taisho modern patterns and nostalgic Showa retro kimonos, as well as men's kimonos. ・There is a cafe space attached * Anyone can use it The 1st floor cafe offers homemade sweets and lunch sets. Perfect for waiting time while getting dressed or for a short break ♪ If there are any decorations or services you are interested in outside the plan, we can also add or change them ♪ <Examples of local rental options> (As of April 2024) ・Photographer accompanied plan 1 hour Image data 30 sheets ~ + 11,000 yen (pre-reservation required) ・Footwear upgrade ・Bag upgrade ・Hair set upgrade ・Lace kimono ・Heko obi And many more are available! <Experience flow> Enter from the 1st floor, which is a cafe, and show your reservation screen. ↓ After choosing a kimono, you will be dressed. *Dressing takes about 30 minutes. ↓ After completion, rental starts ♪ If options are required, please settle the payment! Wear a cute kimono and enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa♪↓Please return the kimono to the shop by 18:00 on the day. *An additional fee will be charged for returning the kimono the next day.<Experience fee>One person: 4,400 yen*IncludedPeace of mind pack: insurance for stains and damageFull kimono set, dressing, hair accessories, simple hair styling, underwear, tabi socks, accessories, sandals, bag, stole, baggage storage*Valuables, refrigerated items, and frozen items are not allowed*Suitcases that do not fit into the special bag provided will be stored for 500 yen per item-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+【About reservations】If you wish to accommodate more than the number of people that can be reserved for one slot, please make multiple reservations! Reservation example: Reservation for 2 people 10:00-10:30 1 person 10:30-11:00 1 person Please note that if 2 people come at 10:00, the dressing will start as soon as the first person finishes. Of course, it is also fine to come at different times! -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+

[5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station/Kimono rental] Men's kimono plan with accessories included♪ Come empty-handed! <Recommended for men and couples>

Plan ID:54183 Tokyo / Asakusa/Ueno Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Kimono rental Provide：浅草和装

Age 5～Age 80
Within 1 hour
10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

<Plan Contents> [5 minutes walk from Asakusa Station / Kimono Rental] Men's Kimono Plan Accessories included ♪ Come empty-handed! We have a wide selection of antique kimonos, including rare Taisho modern patterns and nostalgic Showa retro kimonos, as well as men's kimonos. ・There is a cafe space attached * Anyone can use it The 1st floor cafe offers homemade sweets and lunch sets. Perfect for waiting for dressing or a short break ♪ If there are any decorations or services you are interested in outside the plan, we can add or change them ♪ <Examples of local rental options> (As of April 2024) ・Photographer accompanied plan 1 hour Image data 30 sheets ~ + 11,000 yen (pre-reservation required) ・Heko obi And more are available! <Experience flow> Enter from the 1st floor, which is the cafe, and show your reservation screen. ↓ After choosing a kimono, you will start dressing. * It takes about 15 to 30 minutes to get ready. ↓ After completion, rental starts ♪ If options are required, please settle! Wear a cool kimono and enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa♪↓Please return the kimono to the shop by 18:00 on the day. *An additional fee will be charged for returning the kimono the next day.<Experience fee>One person: 4,400 yen*IncludedPeace of mind pack: insurance for stains and damageFull kimono set, dressing, underwear, tabi socks, accessories, sandals, bag, haori, luggage storage*Valuables, refrigerated items, and frozen items are not allowed*Suitcases that do not fit into the special bag provided will be stored for 500 yen per item-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+【About reservations】If you wish to accommodate more than the number of people that can be reserved for one slot, please make reservations in multiple slots! Reservation example: Reservation for 2 people 10:00-10:30 1 person 10:30-11:00 1 person Please note that if 2 people come at 10:00, the dressing will start as soon as the first person finishes. Of course, it is also fine to come at different times! -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+:-+

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