Things to do in Japan Page 15

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing the traditional Japanese twelve-layered kimono in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about an hour, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! This is a sister store of the Tokyo store! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, film videos! *This plan is for women.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing your 12-layered kimono and sokutai in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about 1.5 hours, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-wedding photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of the 12-layered kimono in Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over for photos, and of course, videography! *Please note that wearing the 12-layered kimono is limited to women.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing a formal kimono in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

It is a Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) experience plan about 80 minutes. During the 80 munites, you will have a precious opportunity that learn Sakura - a famous Japanese traditional song with the professional. Drink Japanese green tea, communicate with the professional, it will be a special memory for your tour. The lesson will be held in Kyomachiya-- a wooden house with 110 years old. Let's close the elegant instrument, be healed by the beautiful melody. This plan comes with a high recommendation for anyone from children to elders, and even families.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try Shinshu soba, the taste of Shinshu? Start by mixing the powder and water, knead, stretch and cut. Explanations in an easy-to-understand manner even for the first time. We take turns for several people to mix the powder and water, but from the kneading stage you can experience each one. Time required about 90 minutes. You can experience from 2 people to 250 people (up to 300 people) at the same time. (Apron, tools, etc. Number of participants you Yes prepared in minutes)

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

It is an experience to make "Zori" which is a traditional footwear. [Snow Country & Rice Grocery/Straw Crafts in Niigata Prefecture] Niigata Prefecture has had a long history of rice cultivation, and various straw crafts using rice straw have been actively carried out. Until 70 to 80 years ago, during the snowy winter months, families made zori sandals using rice straw to earn an income. Nowadays, craftsmen using straw are very rare, and it is rare to see crafts using straw. This kind of experience of actually making sandals has become a rarity, but seeing how the shoes are made by hand in a blink of an eye is a masterpiece. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make such a sandal with a local straw craftsman. You can choose whichever you like, the sandals made from rice straw or the cloth sandals made from colorful cloth. You can choose your favorite cloth for the thongs and cloth sandals from the available cloths, so you can create your own stylish sandals by combining them. The sandals you make can be worn as sandals at the river or the sea in the summer, or you can use them as slippers at home or as interior decoration. How about making an original handmade sandal to commemorate your trip? *Cloth sandals are optional and cost an additional 500 yen. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

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• Age 13～Age 64
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 10:30

Enjoy the refined art of traditional Japanese calligraphy in a tranquil setting. A calligraphy instructor with extensive experience will provide a calligraphy lecture in English. While learning basic calligraphy techniques, you will have the opportunity to freely write Zen proverbs, Japanese idioms, or even your own name. At the end of the experience, you will receive a traditional Japanese fan with your chosen characters or phrases inscribed on it to take home. ~Experience Schedule~ 1. First, learn posture and brush holding. Stand quietly, straighten your back, regulate your breathing, and pick up your brush. This is a preparation time to become one with your tool and your mind. 2. While following the instructor's example, learn the basic movements—stops, flicks, and sweeps—and focus on each and every movement of the brush tip. In the silence, listen carefully to the sound of the brush and paper. 3. Try writing yourself. Put your heart into each stroke, creating your own unique characters. Your feelings will be reflected on the paper through the tip of the brush. 4. Everyone shares their work. Everyone shares their thoughts and impressions as they look at their finished works. Even without words, the brushstrokes speak your heart. ⑤Have your name written on a fanThe teacher will write your name on the fan with pure brushstrokes.You will have a keepsake item to keep with you, along with the lingering memories of the experience.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 / 17:30

This high-end Japanese knife sharpening experience has been featured on Japanese television programs. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn traditional Japanese sword sharpening techniques using whetstones of various grit sizes. This hands-on experience is recommended for culinary enthusiasts, artisans, and anyone who cherishes their kitchen tools. Learn about the history of knives, the different types of steel, and knife sharpening methods, and then sharpen your own knife with your own hands. You'll also receive a special gift: a perfect souvenir, unique to FUJI JAPAN. ~Experience Schedule~ 1. Change into FUJI's exclusive work clothes. Change into special work clothes and refresh your mind. Begin your experience by experiencing the traditional atmosphere and feeling like a swordsmith or craftsman. 2. Learn about the structure and origins of knives. Learn about the types and characteristics of knives made by artisans across Japan, the differences in steel materials, and traditional production areas. Learning about the process that goes into each knife's creation will deepen your attachment to each knife. 3. Receive a direct lecture from the instructor and sharpen your own knife. Under the guidance of a professional, you will learn how to hold and sharpen a knife properly. By actually using your hands, you will sharpen the blade while honing your senses. 4. Test the knife on paper, cucumber, etc. Cut paper or vegetables with the sharpened knife and check its sharpness with your own hands. You will enjoy the smooth cutting edge and a sense of accomplishment. 5. Take home the knife you sharpened yourself. You can take home the knife you polished during the experience. A knife you have sharpened with your own hands will transform your everyday cooking time into something special.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

"Otaru's retro streets combined with kimono. Great for taking photos" Gas lamps, stone pavement, canals, Tenguyama, historical architecture... We offer an extraordinary experience against the backdrop of Otaru's streets, which look great in kimono.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

A matcha experience where you can enjoy matcha and sweets produced in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a casual style with seating at a table and chairs, and is recommended for those who want to be able to make matcha at home. The instructor will explain how to make matcha, the types of tools and how to use them, and basic hospitality. After enjoying the matcha made by the instructor, you can try making it yourself. The workshop will be conducted in Japanese, but assistants who speak English or German can be provided. Please contact us for other languages. The venue is a private room in a Japanese restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:30

Have you decided on your plan for today? We offer a program that allows you to experience three Japanese cultures at once. Why not try on a kimono, which is becoming less and less popular, and play the traditional Japanese instruments, the koto and shamisen? Then take a break with some matcha tea that you make yourself. How about experiencing Japan with the instructor's koto performance?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Ise Katagami is a traditional craft of Mie Prefecture. Make a bookmark using the stencil paper! It has also been selected as a Mie Good Design. We have many cute designs related to lucky items and Ise-Shima. Stamp fish and flowers made with Ise Katagami on the backing paper. Why not experience the traditional culture of Mie Prefecture?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience the beauty and history of traditional Japanese paper that is over a thousand years old! A workshop where you can experience Japanese paper making. Starting with an explanation of washi making, you can experience how traditional washi is made from wood. In the workshop, we will make postcards with two different designs, Falling Water Paper, and A5 size paper. While the washi is drying, we will offer Japanese sweets along with a unique "washi tea". The mascot cat “Kami” will always welcome you at the shop! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Briefly explain the flow of the workshop (5 minutes) We will briefly explain the raw materials for washi paper. ②Experience the process of making washi paper, including ``peeling'' the outer layer of the mulberry tree and ``beating'' the wood fibers. (20 minutes) We will briefly introduce the process of making washi paper with a demonstration. ③Handmade washi paper making (60 to 80 minutes) A ​​total of 4 sheets of postcard size (fortune, gauze, falling water) and A5 size washi ④Press and dry by machine. In the meantime, washi tea time (20 minutes).Wait for it to dry while eating washi tea and Japanese sweets.⑤Complete the surveyAfter completing the survey, we will give you a dried washi postcard and the workshop will end.

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• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:35 / 09:05 / 09:45

If you bring your own smartphone and earphones, you can use the voice guidance (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese). ★What is the automated voice guidance?★ This is a system that only plays information about each location when you pass a point specified by GPS. A smartphone (compatible with iOS and Android) and earphones are required, so please bring them if you wish to use it. Since this is a service, there will be no refunds even if it cannot be used due to a malfunction. [Contents] A tour that combines a sightseeing bus tour that takes you to Okinawa's most representative points and Ryukyu cuisine while watching Ryukyu dance. After enjoying sightseeing in the northern part of the island, head to Urashima, the Dragon Palace of Taste and Dance. Urashima reproduces the elegant taste of court cuisine in modern times with a particular attention to detail. You can enjoy carefully selected ingredients and the outstanding skills of our chefs to your heart's content along with an authentic stage performance of traditional dance. The first part of the Ryukyu dance is from 19:00 to 19:30, and the second part is from 20:00 to 20:30. After the second part, you can take photos with the dancers on the stage with your own camera! [Schedule] * Meet 10 minutes before each departure time Departure 08:45 Palette Kumoji in front of the Prefectural Office (in front of Nippon Rent-a-Car) ↓ Departure 09:15 T Galleria (Aoyama Clothing side) ↓ Departure 09:55 American Village (in front of Chatan Tourist Information Center) ↓ Arrives Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium around 11:30 (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes of free time) ↓ Arrives Kouri Beach around 14:30 (approx. 20 minutes of free time) ↓ Arrives Okashi Goten around 15:45 (approx. 20 minutes of free time) ↓ Arrives Manzamo around 16:25 (approx. 20 minutes of free time) ↓ Arrives American Village around 17:35 (approx. 50 minutes of free time) ↓ Arrives 19:05 Get off at Omorochimachi T Galleria ↓ Arrives 19:25 After arriving at Palette Kumoji, please make your own way to Urashima. (Approximately 5 minutes by car) ↓ 19:30 Meal begins at Urashima ~ After meal, disband (please return to your hotel on your own. *From October 2, 2020, an additional admission fee of 100 yen will be required to visit Manzamo. *The tour may be cancelled if the minimum number of 10 participants is not met. This will be decided 2 to 3 days in advance, and you will be contacted if the tour is cancelled.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

It is a plan where you can experience a thrashing. You can learn the techniques from the famous hurricane hawk warriors to the serious hawk warriors. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Staying at traditional Japanese dojo, including experiences of martial arts, hot springs, shrines etc. It is a camp experience experience tour where you can experience Japanese culture. It will be an experience of 2 days / night.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 14～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a plan for foreigners. This is a complete program that you can experience "Skilled by Japanese Swords (serious)" and "Ninja Shuriken toss", and also award certificates, commemorative photography, and ninja goods shopping. It will be about 90 minutes experience.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

●You will experience this at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an in Goi, Ichihara City. ●You will make your own soba noodles and eat the finished soba noodles. ●Each person will make one bowl of 500g (approximately 5 servings) and take home about 4 servings as a souvenir. (Homemade soup included) ●Feel the fun of making soba noodles and the deliciousness of freshly made and boiled soba noodles that you have made yourself. You will develop an attachment to the soba noodles that you have made yourself and they will taste even more delicious. ~Experience process~ 9:55am/1:55pm Meet at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an. Please come directly to the shop. 10:00/14:00 Explanation of the process of making soba noodlesExplanation of preparation/sifting/water circulation/kneading/rolling/folding/cutting10:15/14:15 Soba making experience beginsExperience begins with sifting11:30/15:30 Soba making "cutting" endsSoba making process ends11:40/15:40 Taste freshly made sobaTaste freshly made and boiled soba

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

You can experience a live Koto performance in an intimate, small-group setting. You will also learn about the history of the Koto and the deeper meanings behind this beautiful instrument.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

The circular school building, which was loved as a local symbol, has been reborn as a figure museum! The exhibition room with about 2,000 figures is spectacular. You can appreciate the works of Japan's leading figure makers by themes of "dinosaurs," "animals," "military," "characters," and "Japanese culture." Especially the 1/1 scale dinosaur figure is very powerful! Enjoy the museum unique to Manga Kingdom Tottori! Both adults and children can enjoy it. With this plan, you can enjoy making popular food samples! You can make that "chikuwa parfait" that appears in "Hinabita ♪"! (Approximately 20 to 30 minutes)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 08:30

A full-scale training tour of "Sumo", Japan's national sport. There are various rules for watching sumo training, and if you watch alone, you will often be warned by officials and wrestlers, and in the worst case, you may be forced to leave. At "Sumo Pro", we will accompany you with a guide who is familiar with sumo. In order not to make you feel uneasy, we will enter between the sumo stable and the customer, so you can watch with peace of mind. In addition, a dedicated guide will provide explanations in writing during the training. Although it is strict, you may get bored just by watching the monotonous training, but we will explain in detail what they are doing and what they are talking about. Unlike other companies, it is not a tour that just lets you watch. We have planned it with the aim of making it fun for customers to understand "sumo". We hope you will use it. *Normally, private conversations are strictly prohibited during training observations, but our interpreters will communicate in writing (in English) to answer questions from customers, such as explanations of the current training content, conversations between the masters, explanations of matches, and questions from customers. After the training, you can also communicate with the active wrestlers through the guide, and we will answer questions until your questions are resolved. Unlike training observations where you just watch the training and then it's over, we will have a guide specialized in sumo accompanying you and guiding you to the end. ~How it works~① Contact us the day before the day to let us know the location of the sumo stable you will be visiting, the meeting time, and important points.② On the day of the observation, meet at the entrance to the sumo stable. *Please be punctual.③ Observe the training for about 40 minutes to 1 hour (the observation time will vary depending on the training content and the physical condition of the wrestlers).④ During the observation, questions will be answered by writing with the English interpreter guide.⑤ After the training, take a commemorative photo with the wrestlers and answer questions in front of the entrance.⑥ Disband in front of the entrance to the sumo stable. *Please be sure to read the "Important points" and "Special notes" at the bottom of this page, and apply only if you agree. Please note that we will assume that you have agreed to all of the above when you apply. *The images are for reference only. The number of wrestlers participating in practice and the content of the practice may vary depending on the sumo stable you visit or the time of the visit. Please note that the health of the wrestlers takes top priority during practice.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Why not experience creating Japanese scents at Yurasukaori's atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area? In this plan, we will create incense sticks using only fragrant agarwood, sandalwood, and other incense ingredients that are used in medicine and food, preserving the ancient scent. Incense sticks began to be made in Osaka around the early Edo period. Please use it in a variety of situations, such as when relaxing, when you want to change your mood, or by scenting it in your room before welcoming guests. Fragrance is said to transform everyday spaces into extraordinary ones. A Japanese scent that feels nostalgic, but also a new scent. You can enjoy it in various situations. Yurasu Kaori creates original scents using only natural fragrance ingredients that have been used since ancient times, without using synthetic fragrances. Also, turning an image into a scent is something you can't experience anywhere else. Please come and create your own scent. We have bags and boxes available for you to take home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:30

Create your own original incense paste using only natural incense ingredients such as powdered sandalwood, dragon brain, and clove! Zuko is a powdered incense that monks apply on their palms as a purifying scent in Buddhism. Among the Japanese scents that are used by transferring the scent to something, it is the only one that can be applied directly to the body. In ancient times, people used to collect the first morning dew that had accumulated on lotus leaves, mix sandalwood with the water, and apply it to their bodies. Unlike liquid scents, it is a powder type, so it has low volatility and does not easily diffuse into the surrounding area, making it a convenient scent that can be used without being noticed by those around you. Recommended for relaxing between work. Also, since you only need to use a small amount and don't apply too much, this item is perfect for those who can't get a strong scent in a place where there are people, but still want to add something. *Some sects, such as Zen Buddhism, do not use incense.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

In the rabbit cafe "Ujibibi" in Ikebukuro, it is a plan that can meet real rabbits. You can enjoy it as if you came home as if you were as rabbits in a homey shop. With a drink, I can play with cute Rabbit Mr. one hour plenty. In this plan, you can give one snack.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 19:00 / 20:00

Eisa is a traditional Okinawan performing art. Eisa, which is danced to the rhythm of the drums, can be enjoyed more deeply by participating than just watching. Why not experience Okinawa's traditional performing art "Eisa", where the beating of the drums and the rhythm of the dance will move your heart? Please feel free to join us ♪ Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere ♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience.

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