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 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 16:30

Make your own soba noodles and enjoy the finished soba noodles and dishes (6 or 8 dishes) centered around local vegetables and other ingredients. ●Soba making: 100g per bowl per person (only the amount to eat on the spot) ●Suitable for inbound tourists. ~Experience flow~10:25/16:25 Meet at the soba making salon Miyabi-an. 10:30/16:30 After an explanation of the soba making process, the soba making experience begins. Explanation/preparation/sieving/water turning/kneading/rolling/folding/cutting11:10/17:10 Enjoy Japanese food made with fresh ingredients from Chiba. Please take your time to enjoy about 6 dishes made with Japanese dashi (salad, appetizer, sashimi, boiled seasonal vegetables, tempura, soba, coffee, etc.).

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:10

★ Completely private charter event ★ We will hold a private charter for your group, family, or group (without other guests present). Please read the instructions to the end before applying. This is an experience program that allows you to learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. You can experience sumo wrestling by introducing the content and rules of sumo wrestling training, and actually challenging former sumo wrestlers. The program will be conducted in Japanese or English, or both, depending on the customer's nationality. After the experience, enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, forbidden moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge former sumo wrestlers 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch / Q&A Response 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution * This event will be held in a fully reserved private event. Watch a sumo show with just your group, try sumo wrestling, and have lunch. Sumo restaurant rental fee: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen per person (tax included) For example: 5 people for a sumo wrestling experience: 110,000 yen (tax included) + 12,000 yen (tax included) x 5 people = 170,000 yen (tax included)

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-fledged tea ceremony experience at Yatsugatake resort area "Kobuchizawa". You can also experience making green tea yourself. You can enjoy 2 matcha (light tea) clothes, fresh confectionery and dried confectionery.

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• 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).

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can enjoy a full-scale tea ceremony experience at the resort area "Kobuchisawa" of Yatsugatake. You can enjoy dark tea and light tea and experience making matcha yourself. You can enjoy dark tea and namagashi, and light tea and dried sweets.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups

• 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

This is an activity where you can experience wearing traditional Japanese clothing, kimono. This plan allows participants to actually try on the kimono themselves and wear it as a souvenir to take home. You will be challenged to feel the profoundness of kimono, and we will of course help you with any difficult parts as necessary. Once you have finished dressing, we will take a snapshot of the participants (with their own camera). After the photo shoot, you can go out in your yukata, and you don't need to return it, so you can go out until late at night. A simple hair style is also available as an option if you wish. Reservations can be made for 2 to 8 people per lesson, but if you have more than 1 person or 8 people, please consult in advance.

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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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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 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.

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• 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.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 16:00

Why not try the Urasenke tea ceremony in the tea room at Shinshu Health Land? The tea ceremony is a beginner-friendly method called "Bon-ryaku-temae," and our staff, who are knowledgeable about tea, will explain the etiquette and meaning in an easy-to-understand manner. A simple guide in English is also available, so customers from overseas can feel at ease! The experience is conducted in a quiet private room without using fire, so even children and the elderly can participate safely. Please enjoy the "hospitality" of Japanese culture with a cup of tea.

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• 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 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 17:00

Would you like to try your hand at calligraphy? After choosing your favorite character from the sample and practicing, you can finish by writing it on colored paper to take home. You will then stamp your name in hiragana on your work and it will be complete. After your calligraphy experience, we will provide you with matcha tea and Japanese sweets (nerikiri). If you would like to try making matcha, we will teach you. It will also be a valuable opportunity to enjoy the matcha that you have made yourself. It is rare to be able to experience calligraphy and matcha at the same time, so please take advantage of this opportunity! Why not try experiencing Japanese culture?

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• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups