Things to do in Japan Page 186

• 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 99
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Spend your weekend in the countryside. A blissful food experience that will satisfy your mind and body. 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 moment that will satisfy your mind and body at Mushio's hearth, which is easily accessible from the city center. MenuEnjoy seasonal pesticide-free vegetable dishes and rice cooked in a hearth. [Important] As the harvest is greatly influenced by the weather, the menu on the day may be unavoidably changed. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance. The Mushio area of Yokoshibahikari-cho, Sanbu-gun, Chiba Prefecture, where the rice rural landscape of sparkling flames dance spreads out, and the Buddhist play "Kiraigo" (nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property) has been going on for 800 years. Milky Queen, produced on this land, won a gold medal in a rice contest. The best rice is cooked in a hearth made of this soil. Experience the "world's best rice ball" in the best environment, provided by Mushio's hearth. Local old ladies are looking forward to meeting you. "Earth": The hearth is made of clayey natural soil. Nearby, there is the Tonozuka Himezuka, where many clay clay figurines have been excavated. Balance your mind and body with "earthing," a health method that involves walking barefoot on the ground. "Water": All locally grown crops are grown with water from Mushio. Mushio's groundwater is used for cooking rice. In spring and summer, the entire rice field is filled with water. "Fire": The flames from burning fallen bamboo at Kosaiji Temple generate a large amount of heat, cooking the most delicious rice. Ema plaques are burned at the goma ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, and their wishes are fulfilled. "Wind": Feel the comfortable wind of Mushio. You are free to use the hammocks, reclining chairs, and mats. "Empty": A healing spot that will lead you to a state of mindlessness. It can be used as a meditation space. "Wow" Enjoy the encounters with the chefs, local ladies, and everyone you meet. #Agricultural experience #Harvesting experience #Sushi experience

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:15 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:15

Up to 2 people. Private tour of riding a Canadian canoe.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

＼The most popular plan／Even though you went on a family trip, have you ever had trouble finding photos of everyone in them? I will be happy to be the photographer for your family♪ I have been living here for 6 years☆ You can also leave the attendance to me♪ I will take lots of natural photos while visiting 2-3 spots! No matter how many years pass, you will definitely be able to relive your travel memories♪ Let's go see the spectacular views of Ishigaki Island with your family! You can request anything from beaches, spectacular spots, and classic spots to spots that your children will love* We will tailor a plan together♡ Choose a morning or afternoon course! It's a private tour for one group, so you can enjoy it at your child's pace♪ We will take as many photos as time allows☆ After selecting the photos, we will retouch them all and send them to you in a web album within one month. Let's create memories that will last for years!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 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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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th for the Katakai Fireworks Festival. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 15～
• 3～4 hours

Sun light Ashikaga Utsunomiya area Walking & commemorative photo with kimono. Dressing free. Full set Rental . Hand raiding feel free plan. 3 hour system 10000 yen (tax included). Extension is also OK in 1 hour unit!　　　　　　 Utsunomiya Tochigi is located in the center of the prefecture, the starting point in the Utsunomiya Sun convenient access to the light and the Ashikaga! Sun light and the Ashikaga, of course, you can enjoy slowly also recommended spot explore the Utsunomiya city. Recommended spots & popular cafe tour ♪ Please do not hesitate to ask the staff. Sun light Toshogu Uto Miyagi ruins park Otani museum peace Kannon Ashikaga Flower Park etc.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Popular starry sky photos on remote islands. Did you know that you can also take pictures on the main island? In the northern part of the main island, you can even see the Milky Way with the naked eye! Let's enjoy the starry sky together and leave memories in shape. A starry sky sommelier and an Okinawan wedding photographer will take a higher-grade starry sky photo on Kouri Island, the main island of Okinawa! Feel free to drop by while on your honeymoon! There is a starry sky that is as good as a remote island ☆★★ 1 frame 1 group charter tour! ★ Satisfaction with high-quality photos taken by the starry sky and wedding photographer ◎ ★ Easy access from resorts such as Onna Village, Nago City, Motobu Town, and Nakijin Village ◎ [Information] Experience time varies depending on season and weather . Regarding the date and time with the request reservation notation, there are conditions such as late night (after 23:00). [Plan contents] ・Photographing fee ・Photo correction fee ・Photographing data fee / 10 to 20 images (edited data) ・Time required / About 1.5 hours (including transportation) ・Location / Kouri Island [Flow of the day] Gathering → Shooting / Starry sky Observation → Local dissolution [Estimated shooting start time] Around 19:30 to 22:00 Start from the time when the stars become beautiful in order of reservation It may be delayed depending on the number of reservations and the moonlight. *Sunset time is later in southern countries. See calendar.

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Draw a pattern on a size of 6 cm in diameter, and carve the pattern on the surface of plaster of the same size. Pour in molten tin and finish to make a pendant

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Bake iron in a furnace to soften it and make a shape. Make your own, such as hooks for lowering flowerpots, hat racks and candle stands.

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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 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

\Full day private plan/Enjoy Ishigaki Island to the fullest! We will guide you around the island from standard spots to hidden spots in response to your requests♪ Since it is a private tour, let's plan the trip together with your child's pace! You can play slowly on the beach, take a nap surrounded by nature, and our family photographer will capture casual moments to special moments! A full course that allows you to enjoy Ishigaki Island by visiting up to 8 spots♪ We will take as many photos as time allows☆ Leave the parent-child shots to us! We will capture many exciting moments! We will also bring out a lot of natural images of your cute children while playing♪ Please ask us anything about the island, problems you may have while traveling, recommended restaurants, etc. By the end of the tour, you will think of us as local friends as we have fun taking photos together☆ All photos will be retouched and sent to you in a web album within one month. Let's make memories that will last for years♪

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• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make a kaleidoscope using a kaleidoscope kit and decorate the surface with colored paper etc. You can also make it in the lower grades

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Cut bamboo and shave it to make a simple flute.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make your own broom using Japanese pampas grass that grows naturally in Aso. The attached broom can also be used as a room interior and can be enjoyed for cleaning.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Melt a glass rod with a burner to make two earrings and one patterned dragonfly ball.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Using the ferry from Kagoshima city spans Sakurajima. Not far away point to arrive in about 30 minutes to put the time you are riding the ferry from the shop is located next to JR Kagoshima Chuo Station. Entry from the water's edge of the lava, enjoy 2 beach plenty of diving in the rare point also nationwide.

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• Age 7～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Okuhira is a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, located in the inner sanctum of Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Osaka's only footgolf course is located there. After enjoying footgolf with your family and friends in the grasslands rich with nature, you can enjoy fresh locally grown vegetables and authentic yakiniku! You can also enjoy craft beer made with fresh hops. Combining nature and sports, fine food and local beer, we offer an extraordinary experience to visitors to Japan.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making pottery works by “hand-binging” that forms clay with your own hands.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making works using electric potter's wheel.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Tour code: A2-KM01-000504 The hot air balloon moored with a rope rises to a height of about 40m. Feel refreshed when you look down at the majestic scenery lit by the morning sun! ! If you want to learn how to light a fire with a burner, ask the pilot! Light up the burner and feel the explosive sound of “Goo!” and its power.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you paint on a hand towel or an original crimped shirt? You can freely draw what you imagined, draw using the sketches in our shop, or create your own original dish. The work can be washed, so the washcloth can be used not only as an interior but also as a towel. It is one of the pleasures to walk in the city wearing an original shirt. In the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya, please have a brush and enjoy a leisurely creative time. Flow of plan 1 Greetings, how to use the brush Explanations(5 minutes) 2 paper sketches & practice (10 minutes) (For foreigners Sun A calligraphy experience in which you write your name in the main language. Please take it home as a work. ) Let's draw on 3 fabrics! Combine your favorite color (40 minutes) 4We do heat treatment and give work on the spot (5 minutes)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours

Why do not you go see the sky in Shiretoko with no artificial light?

• Nightlife
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