Things to do in Japan Page 298

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

This is a charter sailboat for one group (1-8 people). Please note that during the season, it will be difficult to reserve ferries and accommodation on the island. Reference (scheduled for June 2024) Ferry Zamami: Departs Naha Port at 10:00 - Arrives Zamami Port at 12:00 / Departs Zamami Port at 15:00 - Arrives Naha Port at 17:00 Queen Zamami: Departs Naha Port at 9:00 - Arrives Zamami Port at 9:50 / Departs Zamami Port at 17:20 - Arrives Naha Port at 18:10

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to experience Fukugi dyeing, a unique Okinawan technique? As the name suggests, plant dyeing is done by extracting dyes from "grass leaves, flowers, and trees" to dye fabric. The colors are more colorful than you would imagine from the name "plants." Fukugi is used as a windbreak in Okinawa, and can dye fabric a "bright yellow." It is also famous as a tree from which the yellow dye for bingata is harvested. Leaves are harvested and boiled over a bonfire for dyeing. Savor the time it takes for the color to be extracted. You can take home what you dyed. Our staff will explain everything carefully, so it's safe for beginners, children, and women! ★What to bring Please come empty-handed. ★What to dye We will dye a tenugui. (You can also purchase a tote bag separately and dye it.) [Optional T-shirts and tote bags can be purchased. ] In addition to what you bring with you, we also have T-shirts and tote bags available. T-shirts 1,500 yen (tax included) Tote bags 800 yen (tax included)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30

Let's make Japanese dishes together at our cooking studio in Nagoya. What is your favorite Japanese food? Using carefully selected fresh ingredients, we can create dishes such as ramen, sushi, and tempura that meet your requests. Of course, customers with children can also participate. Let's cook Japanese food together and have fun! After the meal, handmade seasonal Japanese sweets and Japanese tea are also included.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:01

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy a walk on the water, freely paddling on Lake Biwa on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, our instructors will carefully teach you how to ride and operate the paddle so that even beginners can experience SUP with confidence. In addition, with our drone photography service, you can capture the wonderful moments on Lake Biwa from the sky in video and footage to keep as special memories. The venue is the easily accessible "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu", which is convenient not only for car access but also for public transportation. ☆You can enjoy SUP with your dog☆ *For participation qualifications and precautions when bringing your dog, please check the "【Regarding bringing your dog (pet)】" page on our website. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-[Experience duration] Approximately 70-80 minutes (required time from check-in to dismissal is 90 minutes) 12:00 [Experience fee] 17,600 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule on the day] 1 Gather 15 minutes before the start time. 2 Complete check-in and settle the fee. 3 Preliminary explanation and meeting about SUP experience and drone shooting. 4 Change clothes and get ready, and prepare to depart on the water. 5 Receive a preliminary explanation about SUP (how to row, how to enjoy, precautions, etc.) 6 Launch the boat and enjoy a SUP adventure of about 60-70 minutes. 7 Start drone shooting. 8 Land the boat and end the activity. 9 Change clothes and get ready. 10 Check the images and videos. 11 End of activity. Disbandment * Images and videos will be provided at a later date. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++ [Notes] * The organizers may cancel or change the event depending on the weather conditions on the day. Please be aware of this in advance.

• With Pets

• Age 5～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 18:00

▼Children and beginners are also welcome♪▼Staff will give you a lesson on how to ride▼Safe because it is a bayPlan descriptionWhy not try rowing out on a paddle board into the sea dyed in the sunset? In the evening, the waves and wind calm down, so you can experience SUP (stand up paddle board) in the calm sea. Even if you are a beginner to SUP, you can rest assured because the staff will give you careful instruction! We will guide you to the best sunset viewing spot. You will be sure to be impressed by the moment when the setting sun shines on Okinawa's beautiful sea☆ *Drone shooting option can be added (as the number of drones is limited, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, it may not be possible to accept depending on the weather.) *The start time is 6:00 p.m., but the sunset time varies depending on the season, so we will inform you of the time by phone (or reservation email). [Plan contents] ■Time: Approximately 2 hours It will be held in Nagura Bay, which is famous for its sunsets. (In front of EVOL's shop) *As this is an activity that is significantly affected by tides and wind, we may refuse your reservation, so please understand. *The sunset time may vary depending on the season, so the staff will contact you at the time of reservation about the start time. *Please wear a swimsuit or clothes that you don't mind getting wet. *There is no locker room. Please leave your valuables with you and bring only the minimum amount of luggage. Member of Ishigaki City Tourism Association ■We will refuse to allow you to participate in the tour if you are pregnant, under the influence of alcohol, or if we determine that you are unable to drive properly. ■If you have any questions about the pick-up location or participating in the tour on the day, please feel free to contact us. ■Notes■*If danger is expected due to bad weather, we may call you to cancel. *Please note that we may interrupt the tour if you do not follow the guide's instructions or engage in dangerous behavior. ■About cancellations*There is no cancellation fee if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. *We apologize for any inconvenience caused by cancellations the day before the reservation, but we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the basic fee as it will be a nuisance to other customers who were unable to make a reservation. Cancellations on the day of the tour will be charged 100% of the basic fee. *There is no cancellation fee if it rains or there is a natural disaster on the day of the tour.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

In Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we provide a service for foreign tourists visiting Japan, where they can cook and eat Japanese home-cooked meals together and experience Japanese culture. Why not cook with our friendly staff and get a taste of Japanese home cooking that you can't get at a restaurant? After your meal, we also offer Japanese matcha tea and tea sweets. You can learn about the origins of Japanese cuisine, and you can take home the recipes you cooked that day. After eating, please try your hand at wearing a yukata.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 120
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

By chartered taxi, you will visit Oku-Iya Nijukazura Bridge, an observation point overlooking the Ochiai village designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and Iya Valley, which is rated as a two-star Michelin Green Guide. . <Sightseeing spots> All year round Ochiai Village Observation Deck Visit the observatory overlooking Ochiai Village, which has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Iya Valley (Hinoji Valley/Manneken Pis) Visit the Iya Valley, which received two stars from the Michelin Green Guide, and the Manneken Pis statue. Please note that the sightseeing spots to visit are different in summer and winter. please. Summer (April to November) Nagoro Scarecrow Village Visit a mysterious village located in the innermost part of Iya, where there are more scarecrows than local residents. Oku-Iya Nijukazurabashi A healing spot surrounded by rich nature. It is also said that it was worn by the Heike family as they headed to the ``Heike no Baba'' on Mount Tsurugi. Winter (December to March) Iya Kazura Bridge/Biwa Falls It is said that this bridge was built by a Heike fugitive to escape from his pursuers, and it is said that the Heike fugitive used to play the biwa while wandering through the capital of Kyoto. It's a waterfall. Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Pleasure Boat Surrounded by cliffs that look like towering marble sculptures, you can enjoy a thrilling ride down the river with cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves coloring the clear stream in the fall. *Itinerary order and local stay time may change depending on local traffic conditions and departure location. *If you are unable to make a reservation for a taxi or lunch location, your reservation may be cancelled. note that.

• Pickup Service

• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

A "superb view" that appears only at low tide between Ishigaki island and Kohama Island A fantasy island with no population and no liner! There is something when there is nothing! A healing island that makes you feel such a strange feeling ♪ Nice two flights a day in the morning and afternoon. It is a great half-day super fun tour.

• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Board the "Queen Zamami" or "Ferry Zamami" high-speed boat from the north shore of Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture and enjoy a boat trip. After disembarking at Zamami Port, transfer to the whale watching boat "Oska Mintle". You will soon arrive at the area where whales have been confirmed. We spot whales from the top of the mountains, so you are sure to see them. This is a course where you can enjoy whale watching at your leisure for 90 to 120 minutes. We offer whale watching that can only be experienced in the sea of Zamami, Okinawa. You can enjoy meeting friendly giant whales dyed in the Kerama blue.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

~Enjoy nature! Mt. Orofure Summit Hiking Tour ~ Mt. Orofure, with an altitude of 1226m, is a mountain that you must climb if you are visiting the Noboribetsu area. Located at the top of Orofure Pass, there are breathtaking views in all directions. Why not try it out when you come to Noboribetsu?

• Age 18～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

You can enjoy the spectacular view from Mt. Tarumae, which is one of the most active volcanoes. Mt. Tarumae, which erupted in 1982, is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. From this volcano at an altitude of 1042m, you can enjoy spectacular views of the coastline to the southeast and Lake Shikotsu to the north. This day hike takes you to the top of the volcano and around the caldera, giving you a variety of views. Enjoy a special experience that can only be found here.

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

You might be able to get a close look at small animals that live in nature, such as deer, raccoon dogs, and wild birds. Elementary school students can participate! Soft adventure experience. Let's walk through the beautiful "Adex Forest", a primeval forest in Nakanoboribetsu, with a guide! ■With your guide, explore the forest while learning about the area and nature.■This is a privately owned forest. , you can feel free to enjoy it with your family or group.A walk in the forest suppresses the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, and the aromatherapy effect (fragrance therapy) emitted from the trees lowers blood pressure, promotes blood circulation, and stimulates cells. It is full of good things such as activating the body, promoting metabolism, regulating the autonomic nervous system, purifying the blood, and recovering from fatigue. Please enjoy your leisure time by taking a forest bath, sketching, or observing wild birds.

• Age 18～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Hiking Mt. Muroran while looking at the beautiful coastline of Muroran! This is a hiking course that climbs the summit of Mt. Muroran at an altitude of 911m, goes around the mountain, and then descends. The course requires a certain level of physical strength as it involves walking 6.5km over undulating terrain.The beautiful scenery of the industrial city of Muroran and the Pacific Ocean along the way is spectacular. On a clear day, you can even see Mt. Yotei, also known as ``Ezo Fuji''♪

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Seaside Discovery Tour: Guided Fish Market Tour with Authentic Seto Inland Sea Tastingand Local Breakfast Delights!Exclusive Market Exploration:・Venture into a typically off-limits market with our expert guide.Secretive Auction Experience:・Observe live auctions using unique gestures for communication. Frozen Adventure:・Tour a freezer storage where even wet towels can freeze.Middle Wholesaler Shop Visit:・Explore a shop featuring a variety of local fish from Seto Inland Sea and Nearby Coastal Areas.・Discover techniques for maintaining good quality and freshness.・Sample Seto Inland Sea delicacies, including fresh sashimi featuring local specialities.Culinary Delight: ・Enjoy a two-hour guided tour concluding with a delightful fish-based breakfast at a renowned restaurant favored by market professionals.

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Guided Lunch-inclusive Fisherman's Visit and Harbor Stoll Tour.Boat Visit with a Guide:・Explore a local fisherman's boat accompanied by a guide.Interview Sessions with a Fisherman:・Conduct a personalized one-on-one interview with the fisherman. The guide will facilitate aconversation covering topics such as the caught fish, fishing techniques, types of boats, beliefs in" funarama" (boat spirits), marine litter and the challenges and rewards of being a fisherman.Taxi Transfer Experience after Harbor Area Exploration:After a leisurely stroll near the fishing port, take a taxi to the Umimachi Shopping Street.Culinary Delight:・Enjoy a two-hour guided tour concluding with a delightful fish-based lunch at the renowned,long-established Eatery, Okeichan, favored by market professionals

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Enishi Horse Park offers special courses where you can experience the tradition and culture of equestrianism. This course is designed to help you feel a deep connection with your horse. ⚫︎Safe instruction for beginners: This is a walking experience so that beginners and inexperienced people can participate with peace of mind. Experienced staff will support you while leading your horse. Participants can safely enjoy a sense of unity with the horses. ⚫︎Basic bow and arrow practice: Before riding a horse, learn how to use a bow and arrow. Develop concentration and balance while learning the techniques and spirit of traditional archery. ⚫︎Horseback riding practice: Practice basic horse riding techniques in a safe environment. This will deepen your collaboration with your horse and increase your confidence. ⚫︎ Yabusame experience: Finally, we will have a practical experience of Yabusame. This traditional technique of hitting a target while riding a horse provides thrills and a sense of accomplishment. ⚫︎ Yabusame costume experience: Participants will have the opportunity to wear traditional Yabusame costumes. You can enjoy a more authentic Yabusame experience while wearing this costume. Get deeper into the history and culture of equestrianism by wearing this traditional costume.

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Perfect as an introduction to Hokkaido's winter experience! Let's put on snowshoes and hike on the snow through the beautiful ``adex forest'' in Nakanoboribetsu. Children can also participate, so you can have fun with your family or group. The guide will give you a gentle lecture on how to put on snowshoes and how to walk. You can spend your time in the forest as you like, such as diving in the fluffy snow, having snowball fights, or sledding.

• Age 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Oyunuma is located in the Noboribetsu volcanic area connected to Jigokudani. Enjoy the beautiful route to Oyunuma, covered in the geothermal heat and primeval forest that Noboribetsu Onsen is proud of, with crampons or snowshoes. As you walk along the promenade through the primeval forest in the snowy scenery, you will see the steaming Oyunuma Pond. The hot spring swamp that appears in the middle of nature is a scenic spot with a mysterious appearance.

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Introducing winter experiences in Hokkaido. Learn how to use poles in deep snow, how to walk on snowshoes, and how to go up and down. We will snowshoe for an hour through the mountain forest of Orofure Pass, taking a break under the snow-covered trees. Don't forget your camera, as there are many spots to take photos, such as the "snowflakes" that are said to be no two alike, and the beautiful frost-covered trees that you can see up close!

• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Go to the frozen lake with snowshoes! This is a tour that takes you to Lake Tachibana near Karurus Hot Spring Village. We walked for about an hour on snowshoes through the snow-covered forest to the lake, and then took a break on the beautiful lakeside. Enjoy the beautiful harmony of a quiet lake and clear air in a snow-covered landscape.

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a plan where you can experience Japan's first martial art, ``Iaido''. Why not learn about the spirit of the samurai through the "Iaido Experience" held by Hogyoku-kai, which has a history of 340 years? This is a great opportunity to experience the long history of Japan's last samurai by learning about authentic swords. Why not experience the feeling of being a samurai once?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• Within 1 hour

In the Yoshino River basin, when the seasons change, the ``Hachigo Fog'' phenomenon occurs depending on the surrounding topography, weather, and river water temperature. The ``Hachigo Fog'' phenomenon refers to the fog (sea of ​​clouds) that creeps up the mountain surface from rivers during periods of rapid temperature change. The mountain peaks dotted in the sea of ​​pure white mist that stretches along the Yoshino River, and the mist that appears along the river is a landscape unique to the topography of the Yoshino River basin. The best time to see them is around 7am in the morning from April/October to December. If you prepare before dawn and wait at the viewing spot, you will be able to see the fantastic mist moving in the light of the sunrise.

• Age 18～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A professional photographer will take pictures of your natural expressions during the experience! Make rice balls with rice cooked in a kamado and wear a simple and cute kimono and apron, and travel back in time to the Taisho era♪ [Limited to one group per day between 10:00-15:00] ¥26,400 (tax included)/person *Minimum 2 people - maximum 3 people [Time required] 2.5-3 hours (varies slightly depending on the number of people) [Included] ・Kamado rice cooking experience & tasting ・Photography by a professional photographer ・Rental and dressing in one kimono of your choice (Kimonos are available for both men and women/We recommend non-wired underwear, but Japanese underwear is also available in the studio) ・Hair and makeup ・Ingredients and dishes for the photo shoot (rice balls, pickles, etc.) [Notes on New Japanese Hair Arrangement and Dressing] *There is a questionnaire at the time of reservation, so please be sure to fill it out. ・Depending on the condition of your hair on the day, such as hair type, length, and volume, we may not be able to do the new Japanese hairstyle. In that case, we will suggest a different hairstyle or refund the full hair and makeup fee. ・Depending on your height and body type, the kimonos provided at our studio may not fit you. We will do our best to prepare the best possible photoshoot based on the questionnaire you filled out in advance, but we ask for your understanding in the above cases.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Sendai Izawaya Yuka Izawa, who has been involved in exporting Katsuyama Sake Brewery overseas, will serve as the host and guide guests to a sake pairing experience in Katsuyama. We can respond in Japanese, English, and Chinese. You can take home a Katsuyama high-quality sake set (contents vary depending on the course) as a souvenir. *If you would like to make a reservation for a large number of people, please contact us separately.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Sendai Izawaya Yuka Izawa, who has been involved in exporting Katsuyama Sake Brewery overseas, will serve as the host and guide guests to a sake pairing experience in Katsuyama. We can respond in Japanese, English, and Chinese. You can take home a Katsuyama high-quality sake set (contents vary depending on the course) as a souvenir. *If you would like to make a reservation for a large number of people, please contact us separately.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 17:30

An English interpreter guide will guide you through a very satisfying night with delicious side dishes and all-you-can-drink at a popular izakaya for Kobe businessmen, a light drink and sweets at a stylish hidden bar unique to Kobe, and a satisfying night of ramen, which is currently very popular in Kansai. . You can also try karaoke for an additional fee.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00

A plan to enjoy hiking and lunch in the only remaining precious meadow (grassland) on the inside of the northern outer ring of Daikanbo East. With the Five Aso Mountains in the distance, you can hike along the firebreak that separates the grassland from the broad-leaved forest, and experience building a fire using pampas grass from the grassland. Enjoy a boxed lunch made with local ingredients while sitting around a fire you made yourself. Please relax and enjoy Aso from the time you check out of your hotel until noon.

• Age 16～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

======================================================================================================================================================================================================= Learn Japanese makeup and posing from a professional kimono model, transform into a perfect kimono beauty and walk around town!いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, before putting on the kimono, you will experience one-point Japanese make-up (20 minutes) by Representative Yanagitani, posing and facial expressions to look beautiful (20 minutes), and basic walking, demeanor, posture, and eating methods (20 minutes). can. Time required (minutes) Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 Even one person can easily put on the kimono. 90 After putting on the kimono, you will need to learn: 1) Japanese makeup, 2) posing and facial expressions that will make you look beautiful, and 3) basic demeanor, posture, and eating habits that will make you look beautiful in a kimono. Recreation 120 After wearing a kimono, walk around town with your familiar shoes♪ 10 Change from kimono to everyday clothes

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

==================================== Comment The Kyudo to Kyudo The Kyudo would was,, Ky!,いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, you can experience archery inside the facility while wearing a kimono. Required time Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 You can easily put it on by yourself 150 After wearing the kimono, walk around town with your comfortable shoes on♪ 60 Once you get used to the kimono, go to the garden of Matsushima Imperial Villa Kyudo experience 10 Change from kimono to casual clothes

• In Door Activity
• For Groups