Things to do in Japan Page 17

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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 11～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

◆ Handmade Japanese Paper Experience In this experience, you will make handmade Japanese paper using fibers from the bark of the paper tree (kozo), which is the raw material for Japanese paper. You will be able to use a blind, which is an authentic tool for handmade Japanese paper. We will explain how to make paper in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, so please feel free to participate. You can experience learning papermaking techniques directly from a craftsman. You will learn how to process kozo, a traditional paper material, and hand-make about two sheets of Japanese paper in half a day to take home. ~Experience Flow~ 9:00 (13:30) Orientation An introduction to the types of Yoshino handmade Japanese paper, the experience procedure, and precautions. 9:20 (13:50) Workshop tour The papermaking process of kozo will be explained while looking at actual tools. 9:40 (14:10) Papermaking experience We will prepare the materials together, and each participant will take turns making paper. First, we will learn how to move the paper. Then, after making one sheet, we will take turns. 11:00 (15:30) Visit to the kozo field While the water is drained from the paper, you can take a short break and visit the nearby kozo field or enjoy the view of the Yoshino River bank. 11:30 (16:00) Drying the paper Your paper that has been drained of water is stuck to the dryer and dried. When it is completely dry, you can peel it off and roll it up into a tube to take home. *For those who want to learn the techniques of authentic handmade Japanese paper, we also offer a 3-night, 4-day course (all accommodation and meals included) called "4-day apprenticeship with a handmade Japanese paper craftsman in Yoshino, Nara." Please feel free to contact us.

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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.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

Yamabitan is located in Satoyama, Fukuoka prefecture. What spreads out there is the original scenery of Japan. Warm people, phytoncite-filled forests, and beautiful streams. It is an accommodation plan with a one-night, two-meal experience. [What you can do with the whole satoyama plan] ・Summer recommended garden camping, BBQ, self-made somen noodles, local hiking ・Autumn recommended BBQ, outdoor cooking, satoyama hiking, light mountain climbing (Kiyama, Kusenbeyama) ・Winter Recommended miso making, outdoor cooking, light mountain climbing *Check-in time is after 14:00 / Check-out time is 12:00. There is a refrigerator and a kettle in the room, so you can relax in the room with just your group. Of course, the lounge room, kitchen, and bedroom are shared with the host couple, but you can use them freely. <Room features> Free internet, free WiFi, balcony/terrace, toilet with washing machine, air purifier/humidifier <Facilities/Amenities> Air conditioner, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, air purifier/humidifier, washing machine, dryer, microwave oven, bath, toilet, washing machine Toilet, towel, bath towel, body towel, sponge, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush set, slippers, WiFi, free parking on site ＜What is included in this plan＞・BBQ experience・Breakfast・Satoyama nature experience ✳︎For those who want to enjoy more, Satoyama nature experience can optionally be added. 【Satoyama nature experience】・Sunrise mountain climbing・Satoyama hiking・Satoyama harvest hiking・Sawa hiking・Somen nagashi starting from bamboo gathering・Wild grass walk and herb ball making・Outdoor cooking hamburger set (3500 yen/person each)・Climbing in the prefecture ( Mt. Homan, Mt. Tachibana, Mt. Fukuchi, Mt. Shiroyama, Mt. Kanuki, etc., according to your request) (5000 yen/person)

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 10:30 / 15:30

Camp life in the garden of Yamajin-an. With Yamajin-an's camping plan, feel free to come without any preparation. We will support you from setting up your tent. At night, I light a bonfire and let my busy mind wash away while watching the small fire. You will be able to spend time like that. Experience camping in a lush garden! You can try it out by setting up a tent. You can leave it to me. BBQ near the tent at night! Time passes by relaxingly while gazing at the stars. Please bring your favorite drink. Cherry blossom viewing hike in spring. In the summer, enjoy fireflies and play in the river. In autumn, you can stretch your legs and go hiking outside the prefecture to see the autumn leaves. You can feel the seasons with all five senses. ---Full of outdoor water, toilets, and showers. For 2 people, a 2-person tent; for 3-4 people, a 5-person tent; for 5-6 people, a 2-person tent + a 5-person tent. In addition, each group includes a tarp, a table set, and a barbecue table. Attaches. ---<What comes with this plan> ・BBQ experience ・Breakfast ・Satoyama nature experience One of the following✳︎If you want to enjoy it even more, the Satoyama nature experience can be added as an option. [Satoyama nature experience content] - Sunrise mountain climbing - Satoyama hiking - Satoyama harvesting hike - Sawa hiking - Nagashi somen noodles starting from picking bamboo - Wildflower walk and making herb balls - Outdoor cooking and hamburger set - Climbing within the prefecture (Mt. Homan, Mt. Tachibana, Mt. Fukuchi) , Shiroyama, Nukiyama, etc. upon request)

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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