Things to do in Japan Page 163

• Age 4～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Take the "Takachiho Express" bus from the center of Kumamoto directly to Takachiho! Lunch includes Takachiho beef teppanyaki. You can also use your free time to visit Takachiho Shrine! ■Trip fee includes: round-trip bus fare (Kumamoto ⇔ Takachiho Bus Center), taxi transfer fee (Takachiho Bus Center → Chiho House), Takachiho beef lunch

• For Groups

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

Many who come a tourist to Kanagawa Prefecture Miura suburbs, has been pleased to souvenir-making and making memories. In about two hours pottery experience, it will create an original work of one alone the world for the first time in person. Because from the age of five or more children is OK, please be experience by all means. Your family and for the first time those who welcome! Pottery experience with fine-grained guidance will be the memories that remain in the mind also surely become a number.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

This is a fun diving tour in the Manza area of Okinawa's main island. It will be held from one person. There are fewer boarding slots for boats in the Manza area than for boats in the Kerama area. Therefore, we will check the availability of the boat when we receive your reservation request. Please select the desired date from the calendar and send your request. Pick-up is available in the Naha, Urasoe, Ginowan, and Onna Village areas. At the out-reef points, you can enjoy cave diving, sea turtles, and large migratory fish. At the in-reef points, there are an abundance of sea slugs, shrimp, crabs, and rare creatures. It takes 5 to 10 minutes from the port to the point. Even those who are worried about seasickness can board the boat with peace of mind. After each dive, you can return to the port and rest on land. Basic schedule: 1st dive: Departure at 9:00, return at 10:10 2nd dive: Departure at 11:00, return at 12:10 3rd dive: Departure at 13:30, return at 14:30 If you meet at the site, you can make various plans such as diving and land sightseeing! If you have a rental car, please contact us.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At the Sankai Beach in Minamichita-cho, located at the tip of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, we are holding a handmade experience class where you can feel the sea at the "Sea View Atelier". 1. Choose your favorite glass and colored sand. 2. Put the colored sand into the glass in the shape of waves. We will explain how to make it, so anyone can easily make cute things. 3. Decorate with natural sea things such as shells and seaweed. 4. Fill with hardening gel and it's done! You can also make a gel candle by adding a candle wick. You can take your creation home with you on the same day, so you can take photos with the sea in the background.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

“Kiseki traveling around the earth All encounters are miracle, and with all our thoughts in this miracle” At Tabino Kiseki, we actually use things that have never existed or were unlikely, not only from the standpoint of our customers. With that in mind, we are particular about functionality and safety such as dealing with allergies, and we make each one by hand. -Popular workshop where you can make original accessories- You can make bracelets and necklaces by combining your favorite natural stone / glass parts and chains. Recommended for memories of your trip and gifts for loved ones.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours

This course is for people who want to fly because they only need one time but are not confident to fly alone. Steered by a reliable instructor Paragliding You can ride and enjoy a walk in the air. * Daddy and mom hold a small child and fly with a three-seater with an instructor. * Weight limit 15kg to 75kg

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

This is a relaxing kayak tour where you can watch the sun sink into the Haneji Inland Sea. Floating in the sea, you will feel as if you have the sunset all to yourself. This tour has a great healing effect. There is only one guide per group, so it will be one of the best memories of your time in Okinawa!!

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

This river trekking experience takes place in the Akanami River Valley potholes in Mochigase Town, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. This valley area is home to a beautiful group of potholes, rare even in Japan. The tour takes approximately two hours before the end. You'll see up to 13 potholes, and a local guide will accompany you at all times! It's especially suitable for elementary school students and families from all over Japan! Even first-time river adventures are welcome! We'll deliver a memorable summer experience. To ensure safety, we offer the following points: Water levels are kept low enough for feet to touch the ground; specialized equipment (life jackets, helmets, and specialized shoes) is provided; and weather and water levels are checked before deciding whether to proceed. Hope you've grown a little! ~Experience Process~ ① Check-in: Cashless payment is accepted on-site. Please complete the participation agreement by the day of the event. After changing into clothing, adjust your gear size, and hand over your drinks to the guide. ② Departure: The guide will lead the way in a light truck, driving approximately five minutes upstream. ③ Start of the trek: After warming up, you'll check in safely and enter the water. ④ End of trekking: Walk overland back down to your car. ⑤ End of trek: You can change clothes in the pop-up tent on-site or in the shower room at the campsite.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

This course features multiple trails in the approximately 100,000 square meter mountain, allowing you to ride on authentic mountain trails. You may encounter numerous wild animals, including squirrels, foxes, raccoons, deer, and badgers, making for a truly enjoyable experience. While the 60-minute course offers mountain trails not available, the 90-minute course, our most popular, is guaranteed to leave you completely satisfied. Children aged 12 and over and 130cm tall may ride with parental consent. Please refrain from wearing heels as they are dangerous. Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. What to expect: First-time visitors will receive instruction on how to ride an ATV. The actual experience lasts 90 minutes (including instruction). Helmets and work gloves are available for free rental.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00

This is a night plan to cycle around Awaji Island at night on the popular fat bike "MATE". Cycle around half of Awaji Island almost non-stop on the quiet night with less traffic! Enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling the night sea breeze and smell! It's a maximum of 5 hours, so you can plan your own cycling route!

• Pickup Service

• Age 18～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00

This plan allows you to cycle on the popular fat bike "MATE.BIKE" on Awaji Island. Awaji Island is full of stunning sea and mountain views, stylish cafes and spots. Why not try cycling on the cool! Cute! MATE? Take photos with MATE in various places! It's sure to look even better! Since it's an electric assist bicycle, it's easy to drive, and above all, MATE is fun! The battery supports about 80km, so it's like you can ride halfway around Awaji Island. The recommended route is to go from our shop to the west coast, then head north along the coastline and return to the east coast. Of course, you can plan your own original cycling route while relaxing on the sofa before you leave!

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00

We offer a two-hour cultural experience where you can enjoy Japanese sweets and design tea (tea mocktails) in a quiet space in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. The experience starts with making skewered dumplings and strawberry daifuku (rice cakes) with cute animal motifs such as rabbits and chicks. Even beginners can feel at ease as the instructor will carefully support you. Next, you will make two types of mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) using matcha and hojicha. You can experience a new way to enjoy tea. English support available, gluten-free, and recipes are included, so you can also take it home. Participation by individuals, families, and friends is also welcome. (Held for 2 or more people) Enjoy a Japanese hospitality experience that will make a great photo for your travel memories!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A rafting tour where you can go down the foot of Mt. Tanigawa in a special rubber boat. It is OK for beginners and those who can't swim! Experience one of the most rapids in Japan. It is a simple and easy sit-on canoe, so everyone from children to the elderly can feel free to try it.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This easy and convenient sit-on-top canoe can be enjoyed by anyone, from children to the elderly.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

A rafting tour where you will make a spectacular descent down the foot of Mt. Tanigawa in a special rubber boat. It is OK even for beginners and those who can't swim! Come and experience one of the best rapids rafting in Japan.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can rent or purchase a kimono and take a photo at the Airport Garden next to Haneda Airport's Terminal 3. We offer a full 45-minute studio shoot, or a quick 10-minute shoot. We also accept location shoots at nearby shrines. Choose from the wide selection of items only a kimono shop can offer, and have a professional photographer capture your special kimono experience in a beautiful way!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:15 / 12:45

``I've experienced snorkeling, so now I want to go diving'' or ``I just want to take a peek under the sea''...If that's the case, we recommend the half-day trial diving course! We will guide you around Ishigaki's sea according to your level, from beginners to experienced divers, so that even those who are worried about diving can enjoy it with peace of mind.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 59
• 3～4 hours
• 08:15 / 12:45

Anyone can easily enjoy the sea of ​​Ishigaki Island by snorkeling! This course is recommended for first-timers, those who are worried about not being able to swim, or those who are scared but still want to take a peek at the ocean. Why not spend a relaxing and luxurious time at Sandbar, a beautiful phantom island that will make you forget the time?

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

"Ko-Iga" is the highest peak of pottery in history, known as "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, when Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Experience Awaji Iga making, a reproduction of the Ko-Iga making used in tea ceremony at that time, with one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-made the largest six-tiered climbing kiln in Japan. Ko-Iga is fired at the world's highest firing temperature of 1400℃ for several days, which is unparalleled in the world, so the shape is distorted and sometimes it breaks when firewood is repeatedly hit against it, but the absolute presence and scenery that surpasses this are known as exceptional beauty. (*250℃-450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace) Awaji Iga aims to revive Ko-Iga and values the invisible process and value, so it does not use modern tools such as burners and thermometers, or glazes that glassify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were taking place all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret talks to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold a special tea ceremony, which could avoid war if successful, or lead to war if unsuccessful. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga, which was used in tea ceremonies that determined history and people's lives and deaths, and the making of Awaji Iga pottery. *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the four days and nights of the kiln firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the forming process, the kiln firing in February, and the collection after April. ■Itinerary 1. Decide what to make 2. Knead the clay 3. Shape, make strings, hand-form, and make balls *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the kiln firing in February, you can see the items you made yourself. *As the items are fired once a year during the kiln firing in February, they will be handed over after spring.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 60
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

Hello, thank you for visiting Uminchu on Activity Japan! At Uminchu, we offer a half-day plan! We will help you make wonderful memories in the ocean of Miyakojima, full of nature, in a private space with your family and friends, not with other passengers! PlanMorning trip 8am-12amAfternoon trip 1pm-5pm (This may change depending on the strait or tide graph of the day, so please contact us)Snorkeling charter tourNumber of people 1-8Snorkel setLife jacketNAUI life insuranceBoard guideIncludesPhotography Separate (10,000 yen) Very popularDrone photography Separate (10,000 yen) Very popular (1500 yen for wetsuits)Please bring drinks, snacks, lunch boxes, towels, etc.! There is a cooler box, so please store it there! We can introduce almost all of Miyakojima, including sea points Yaenose, Ogami, Irabu, Ikema, and Kurima! Since it is a private plan, please contact us if you have any requests. We may also have separate charges, but we can combine points, so please choose your favorite points and contact us! (Please note that we may not be able to go to the points on the straits and tide charts.) Also, as the operator of marine leisure activities, Uminchu only accepts those who understand safety management, precautions, and instructions on sea rules, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation. https://youtube.com/watch?v=iwBqliTON9M&feature=shared

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

A picnic overlooking the ocean in Miyakojima. We offer a luxurious picnic experience on the heavenly beach of Miyakojima. Enjoy dinner, champagne, and photography while gazing at the spectacular ocean and starry sky.

• For Family

• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This course is recommended for those who think "I'm afraid to fly ... but I'm interested". It is performed on flat ground or gentle slopes, so you can experience it with confidence. Depending on the weather conditions, it can rise up to about 1m.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Just by living, people accumulate dirt and impurities at the end of each day. It would be nice if we could wash them off ourselves every day, but for busy modern people, it is not easy. Mount Koya, which spreads out in a mountain basin surrounded by peaks at an altitude of about 1,000m, is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1,200 years ago. This plan involves climbing together to the top of Benten-dake, the watershed of Mount Koya, and performing a purification and purification prayer in front of the shrine. (Depending on the weather, etc., it may be performed at a different shrine.) A special human figure will be prepared. Usually, the Great Purification is performed at the end of June and the end of December, but for our purification and purification plan, a specialized prayer leader will be available all year round when visitors are in a good mood. We will offer our original incense amulet after praying for it. Why not spend a refreshing time with the goddess of water (Benzaiten)? This is an experiential workshop recommended for those who want to learn more about Mount Koya.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

Nice to meet you. I run a marine shop in Ginowan City. This is Honu Marine. We would like to provide a friendly guide so that even those who are new to trial diving or who want to try diving but are nervous about the sea can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. We will not take you to the sea on days when the wind is extremely strong, when the sea conditions are not good, or when safety is not likely to be ensured. We hope you will participate with peace of mind. ★There are many coral reef areas around the little-known Ginowan Port Marina. ★Even in places close to land, such as in front of Tropical Beach, in front of the breakwater, and in front of Ujidomari Port, we can change the point considering the influence of waves and wind. ★Even though it is a place that can only be reached by boat without beach entry, it is close to the marina so there is no need to worry about seasickness. ★Since there are many first-time participants, we will first take you to a point where you have a high chance of encountering sea turtles in one dive so that you can enjoy it without burden. (Depending on the sea conditions) ~Experience flow~ ①Receive a lecture on the tour from the instructor. ②When you are ready to put on your wetsuit and get ready, board the boat. ③It takes less than 10 minutes to get to the point, so there's no need to worry about seasickness♪ ④When you arrive at the point, follow the instructor's instructions and head out to the sea! ⑤Enjoy the beautiful sea and fish of Okinawa. ⑥When the boat returns to the port, the tour ends. ⑦You can rent a shower at the marina for a fee.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

You can casually experience city camping (machi-camp) and outdoor activities in Namba and Nipponbashi, the center of Osaka. You can enjoy BBQ mainly in tents, and depending on the plan, you can also make pizza in a pizza oven and flow somen noodles completely empty-handed. It's sure to be a particularly memorable day in your memories of your trip to Osaka!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:45

Nokogiriyama is known as a lesser known mountain on the Boso Peninsula. With its jagged ridgeline resembling the teeth of a saw, and the remains of the quarry where Boso stone was quarried by the stone-cutting industry until the Showa era, it looks like an abandoned building, and this otherworldly space that appears in the middle of nature has become popular. On this tour, you will pass through the streets of Kanaya, which once flourished as a stone-cutting industry, and climb the "Sharikko Road," a road that once transported quarried stone, with a guide. While enjoying the climb, which is low above sea level but has a large elevation difference, you will feel the breath of the craftsmen of the time, and trace the history of how Boso stone supported Japan's modernization and declined over time.

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:50

Nokogiriyama is known as a low-profile mountain on the Boso Peninsula. On its southern side is the grounds of Nippon-ji Temple, the imperial temple of Emperor Shomu, which will celebrate its 1,300th anniversary in 2025. This plan is a half-day tour to experience the charms of Nokogiriyama Nippon-ji Temple, starting from JR Yasuda Station, walking along the main approach to the temple and climbing Nokogiriyama from the mountain gate. Once inside the Nippon-ji Temple grounds, you can enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the tallest Buddha statue in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), as well as the 1,500 arhat statues arranged on the mountainside. Climb the stairs to the top of the mountain, pass by the famous photo spots "Hell Peek" and "Hyakushaku Kannon", and then use the ropeway to return down the mountain.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day

Drive an electric car, Tesla Model Y, and tour popular tourist spots in the Hakone area. The basic usage fee includes the cost of charging the car, and you don't need to charge it when you return it, so it's more economical than a gasoline car. The autopilot function reduces fatigue caused by driving and traffic jams. You can save your energy to enjoy the tourist spots! If you tell us your desired destination other than the sample schedule, we will tell you the best charging place and the required time. ~Schedule (example)~ 07:00 Meeting and explanation We will explain how to operate the car. 07:15 Departure 09:30 Arrival at Lake Ashi (stay 3.5 hours) Enjoy taking photos with the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and sightseeing boats. Enjoy gourmet food such as Italian food and soba. 13:00 Depart Lake Ashi 14:00 Arrive at Gotemba Premium Outlets (stay 3.5 hours) *If you want to try charging your Tesla, we recommend the supercharger at "1537-1 Shinbashi, Gotemba City", about 10 minutes by car from the outlet. 17:30 Depart Gotemba Premium Outlets 19:00 Arrival and return confirmation, vehicle check, additional settlement.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e -bikes. At the brewery, we'll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We'll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available ). On the way back, we'll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We'll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km.〜Flow of experience〜10:00 DepartureWe will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station11:00 Niigata Best Spring WaterWe will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water.12:00 Hakkaisan Sake BreweryWe will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area. 14:00 Japanese parkWe will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history. 15:00 ReturnWe will be back at the train station to finish the tour.

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Join me on a guided tour of Daigenta in Yuzawa, Niigata. Starting from Echigo Yuzawa Station, just 70 minutes from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Yuzawa village and explore Japanese parks on our way to Daigenta Canyon with ease on e-bikes. At Daigenta, we'll enjoy views of rice paddies and mountain peaks, take a break at the lake, and then ride downhill through the forest and old village. An optional lunch at a local cafe is available. We'll return to the station by 13:00, giving you time to explore Yuzawa's onsen town. The tour starts at 9:30 and covers about 15km.〜Flow of experience〜9:30 DepartureWe will depart from the east side of Echigo Yuzawa Station10:00 Japanese parkWe will stop for a while, enjoying the four seasons Japanese park of Yuzawa. We may see some Koi fish swimming in the pound.11:00 Daigenta lakeWe will have a small break to enjoy the breathtaking view that Daigenta Lake offer.13:00 ReturnWe will be back at the train station to finish the tour, you will have time to enjoy the local food from one of the many restaurants. Giving you the afternoon to enjoy the town of Yuzawa.