Things to do in Japan Page 10
- Age 1~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making authentic local cuisine in Yamagata Prefecture!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu such as Imoni, Natto-jiru, Sashimi Konnyaku, Miso (Miso Dama), Mochitsuki, Akebii Cuisine, Konbu Maki, Hiyajiru, Sasamaki, and Okowa. increase. Enjoy making local dishes using seasonal vegetables and fruits with your family and friends.
- Age 5~Age 99
- 2~3 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30
(Recommended points) ☆New☆ For the first time in Kyoto, you can enjoy a set of "Maiko Experience" and "Matcha Experience"♪ Women (Maiko), men (Samurai), and children (girls/Maiko, boys/Samurai) can enjoy it as a family or couple! : Plan description 【Price】 Maiko (Samurai) + Matcha Experience 22,000 yen (tax included) 【Duration】 <Maiko Experience> Approx. 90 minutes Makeup, half wig, dressing ↓ (Transport) Approx. 5-minute walk <Matcha Experience> Approx. 30 minutes Experience including Uji matcha and tea sweets ↓ After the experience, please return to Shiki 【Meeting place】 Maiko Experience Studio Shiki 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The matcha experience starts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours after the reserved time. <Example> Maiko Experience: 9:30~ → Matcha Experience 11:00~ (will be changed to a later time if booked) 【Schedule】 1. Come to Maiko Experience Studio Shiki on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Makeup, half wig, dressing 3. Go to Kyoto Tea Ceremony Studio Shiki, approx. 5-minute walk. Enjoy a matcha experience as a maiko (samurai) at Akebonotei. [About the Maiko Experience] ◇ Makeup, half wig, and dressing *Tabi socks included Duration: Approximately 90-120 minutes *If you would like to take a stroll around the premises, please inform the reception after returning to Shiki after the matcha experience. *Photo shoots can be added on the day (1,100 yen per shot) [About the Matcha Experience] Kyoto Tea Ceremony Akebonotei Store Information) Address: 2-222 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0862 Phone: 075-334-6757 Course: Approximately 30 minutes Contents: Uji Matcha + Tea Snacks Experience using the yugama (tea kettle) and making your own matcha in the second-floor tea room. Prepare the matcha together while listening to the instructor's explanation. Afterwards, enjoy matcha with tea and snacks (which change depending on the day). Please note: If you are late for your reservation, it will cause inconvenience to those who arrive later, so please be sure to be on time. *After your matcha experience, please return to Maiko Experience Studio Shiki.
- Age 5~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00
You can enjoy a Japanese sweets experience in a kimono!! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (reservations can be made for up to 5 people). Both the kimono rental and the Japanese sweets experience are available for people 5 years and older, so it is also recommended for families! 【Prices】 Kimono (yukata) rental + Japanese sweets experience 8,800 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental + 3 kinds of high-grade fresh sweets + 1 kind of dried sweets + matcha tea 【Time required】 <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes ↓ (Travel) Approximately 25 minutes on foot <Japanese sweets experience> Approximately 75 minutes *Kimono return time is 5pm 【Meeting place】 Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 ※Japanese sweets experience starts at 11am, 1:15pm, and 3pm Example: Kimono rental from 9am → Japanese sweets experience from 1:15pm 【Schedule】 1. Come to Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store on the date and time of your reservation 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on 3. Go to Kanshundo Higashi Store, about 25 minutes on foot Enjoy a Japanese sweets experience wearing a kimono (yukata) at the Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan Set: Undergarment, kimono, obi, bag, and sandals will be rented (Yukata plan will be used from June 1st to September 15th) Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 15 minutes) *You can enjoy the Japanese sweets experience and walk around freely until the return time of 5:00 pm. [About Japanese sweets experience] Kanshundo Higashi store, Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue Address: 511-1 Chayamachi, Yamato-oji-dori Shomen-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0931 (In front of Toyokuni Shrine) Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue (Kanshundo Higashi store) Aprons and towels are provided, so please come empty-handed. General course Contents: 3 kinds of high-grade fresh sweets + 1 kind of dried sweets + matcha tea Sweets made vary depending on the season (every month). Spring: rape blossoms, cherry blossoms, Japanese bush warblers, etc. Summer: irises, bamboo, morning glories, etc. Autumn: chrysanthemums, maples, ginkgo, etc. Winter: plum blossoms, camellias, pine needles, camellias, etc. ☆About 1 hour and 15 minutes (for about 10 people, 1 hour for the experience and 15 minutes for eating and drinking after the experience) The time may vary depending on the number of participants. * Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time as we will need to prepare aprons, hand washing, etc. (1) 11:00 (start) - 12:15 (scheduled end) (2) 13:15 (start) - 14:30 (scheduled end) (3) 15:00 (start) - 16:15 (scheduled end) Please note) - Please be punctual as being late for your reservation will cause inconvenience to those who are later.・If you are going to be late, please contact us in advance. ・If you are late, you may not be able to participate in the experience.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.
- Age 5~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 11:30 / 17:30
Enjoy a sushi-making experience tour at the Makishi Public Market, a tourist attraction near Kokusai Street in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Visit the market where Okinawan fresh fish that will become the "toppings" of sushi are purchased, and learn how to make sushi from the instructor. This is a special experience tour where you make your own sushi (nigiri sushi) and eat it with everyone. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / Explanation When you visit the public market, please come to the reception on the 3rd floor. If you don't understand, a staff member with a flag will come to pick you up. Once everyone is gathered, the flow of the tour will be explained. Time required: 5 minutes ② Public Market Tour You will visit the fresh fish section, meat sales section, dried goods section, etc. on the 1st floor of the public market with a guide. If you have any questions while touring, please feel free to ask. Time required: about 30 minutes ③ Sushi making explanation lecture The instructor will explain how to make sushi rice and how to make sushi. Time required: about 10 minutes ④ Sushi making experience You will actually experience making sushi yourself. The instructor will give you advice on how to make it. You can make the sushi while drinking alcohol. (Alcohol is charged separately) Time required: About 40 minutes ⑤ Tasting The participants and instructor will eat the sushi they made. Tea is free, and you can eat while drinking alcohol. Time required: About 50 minutes
- Age 3~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00
Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.
- Age 10~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00
Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.
- Age 10~Age 70
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00
One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30
A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥8,800 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 5:00 p.m. [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store" on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.
- Age 3~Age 85
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00
Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?
海釣りをしてみたいと思っていたところ、ダメもとで、釣りをしてみたいとリクエストをしてみました。 なんと!ヨットに乗せてもらえることに! ヨットに乗っての海釣り!なかなか出来ない貴重な体験が出来ました! 風がとても気持ちよくて良かったです! しかも!BBQまで(^^) 添乗員さんの『楽しんでもらいたい』という気持ちが伝わるようなツアーでした(^^) お値段もリーズナブルで、また参加したいと思いました☆ ヨットには、魚群探知機が付いていて、驚き! 釣り好きな方には是非オススメしたいと思えるプランでした(*^^*)
- Age 10~Age 75
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:15 / 13:15 / 14:30 / 15:45 / 17:00
You can experience a simulated archery experience at a mini archery range where the distance to the target is shorter than the usual 28m. From children over 10 years old to adults, even those with no experience can experience the fun, excitement, exhilaration, and difficulty of the traditional Japanese martial art of archery. There are no other places nationwide where you can easily experience archery, so it is a rare experience. You can shoot about 60 arrows. The sight of you putting on the archery uniform and shooting arrows will make for great social media posts and a great memory of your trip. It is located 15 minutes on foot from the Atomic Bomb Dome and has good access to the commercial facilities on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle. ~Schedule for the day~ 1. Put on the archery uniform and hakama 2. Put on the equipment, explanation and demonstration of the steps 3. Shooting experience 4. Commemorative photo, putting on and taking off the archery uniform and equipment, and receiving an original sticker
これまでのレビューの高さに納得です!丁寧な指導のお陰で運動不足の50代夫婦と20代息子でも、少しずつコツを掴み的に当たるようになっていきました。的に当たると良い音がするんです。爽快です。旅先での体験でしたが、同じような体験が出来る施設が地元に無いのが残念。また広島を訪れる際は是非予約を取りたいです。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great deal that includes a tasting of Japanese whiskeys. You can compare non-aged whiskeys (Hibiki or Yamazaki) and rare vintage whiskeys (18-year-old Yamazaki or 21-year-old Hibiki)♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, or compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made yourself! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great value course that includes a sake tasting. You can enjoy delicious sushi and sake♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience in a food quiz battle while eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45
More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a full course that includes dessert, so you can enjoy everything from your meal to the final sweet.] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 11:00 / 17:00
Why not escape from your busy daily life and relax to your heart's content? With this plan, you can enjoy delicious meals and hot springs in a private space for 4 hours (11:00-15:00/17:00-21:00). You can use a private small room for free, so you can relax without worrying about others around you! [Plan features] Free private room use! (Normally 1,500 yen) Hot spring bath included! (Towels are sold separately) Free drink coupon for your next visit! You can use it during the day as well as at night. Please try it for a special time with your loved one! Enjoy a luxurious moment with comfortable hot springs and food!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30
The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active and performing live (popular theater and other) for over 115 years. The 2025 performances are as follows: April 23rd to July 27th: "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" - Leader Mimine Tooru -> Star actor Shingetsu Kaito -> Star actor Hitomi Hiroshi (Star actor Subaru Toma) - They will perform in rotation for about one month each time. August 1st to September 15th: "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company Subaru Mirai will perform. September 21st to October 28th: "Gekidan Yumeiro" - Leader Kano Kenji, former OSA Nippon Revue Company Wakaki Shiho, special appearance Endo Mariko. It is interesting that the performers change every year in this theater company formed just for the Korakukan performances. The show is enjoyable for people of all ages, so it has been well received, including school trips from elementary school to high school. Please enjoy a performance at Korakukan, a playhouse that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture prospered due to the Kosaka Mine. The Meiji-era playhouse "Korakukan" was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for the Kosaka Mine employees. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the interior is purely Japanese-style. Its most distinctive feature is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a playhouse. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy a truly eye-opening look behind the scenes of a living playhouse!
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00
This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 10:40 / 12:00 / 12:40 / 14:00 / 14:40 / 16:00 / 16:40
◾️◾️Course Contents・Experience taking off and landing. ・Please choose this if you are going on a "Couple Flight" or "Family Flight". ・During the briefing, you and the instructor will set your "preferred flight route" and "preferred time setting" from approximately 45,000 major airports around the world, and plan your flight together. ・Experience time can be allocated according to the number of participants. ・Accompanying persons who are not participating in the experience can enter the flight simulator for free and observe. ◾️◾️Experience time 70 minutes (1-4 people) 10 minutes briefing + 60 minutes flight simulator experience
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30
Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30
2-theater common ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office] This is a great value ticket that includes a play and backstage tour at Korakukan, a national important cultural property, and a tour of the Kosaka Mine Office and two facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active for over 115 years and is still performing live (popular theater and other) performances. 2025 performances: April 23rd to July 27th "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" Leader Mimine Toru → Starring Shingetsu Kaito → Starring Hitomi Hiroshi (Starring Subaru Toma) will take turns performing for about one month each. August 1st to September 15th "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company member Subaru Mirai will appear. September 21st to October 28th "Gekidan Yumeiro" led by troupe leader Kenji Kano, former OSA Nippon Opera Company member Shiho Wakaki, special appearance by Mariko Endo. It is interesting that the performers change every year as this theater troupe was formed just for the Korakukan performance. The performances are enjoyable for all ages, so many customers come, including elementary school to high school students on school trips. Please enjoy watching a performance at Korakukan, a theater that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered because of the Kosaka Mine. In 1910, the Meiji era theater "Korakukan" was built as a welfare facility for the employees of the Kosaka Mine. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. The most distinctive feature of this theater is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a theater. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy an eye-opening look behind the scenes of a truly living playhouse! Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered through mining. The Meiji-era playhouse "Korakukan" was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for Kosaka Mine employees. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. It features a rare mix of Japanese and Western styles for a playhouse. You can experience the history and culture of Kosaka Mine by touring the Kosaka Mine Office, built in 1905.
お芝居も舞踊ショーもとても楽しく、見ごたえがあり、あっという間の時間でした。 前日からの急激な気温低下でとても寒かったのですが、ひざ掛けの用意があり、暖かく観劇できました。 施設見学もガイドさんの説明がとても丁寧で解りやすく、聞き取りやすい声で大満足でした。 また機会がありましたら、よろしくお願いします。
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:00
We make delicious rice onigiri in our spacious cafe in Fushimi Inari. The onigiri comes with rolled omelet, popular among foreigners, and our specialty miso soup. Please enjoy it with the onigiri you made. Wagyu beef is available as an option. Takeaway is also available. The restaurant is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30
"Studio Seikan" is a facility with a workshop, shop and cafe, where you can visit the manufacturing site of Yamanaka lacquerware, experience woodturning, shop, and enjoy cafe and sweets with lacquerware. This course includes a workshop tour (with explanation) - making a vase - lacquerware experience at the cafe (one drink included). Lacquerware craftsmen work here every day. In this experience, you can observe them up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will explain it in an easy-to-understand way. Next, you will make your own original lacquered chopsticks at the place where the craftsmen actually work. Think about the design of the chopsticks and paint them with real lacquer. You can experience authentic lacquer painting. The lacquer craftsmen will teach you carefully, so you can make them yourself until they are completed. You will surely be satisfied. It's fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware at the cafe and taste sweets. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. Please feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen if you have any questions. Lacquer can cause a rash, but we check beforehand and use gloves to prevent it from coming into contact with the skin, so even small children can experience it. If you notice any abnormalities on your skin, please tell a member of staff immediately. Please note that we cannot take responsibility in the unlikely event of a rash occurring. Please be aware that lacquer may also adhere to clothing, and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. *The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check for yourself before using.
- Age 18~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 09:00
In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?
- Age 1~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00
Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. Local cuisine cooking ♪ You can make the following local dishes. Sasamaki, squid soup, chilled soup, imoni, natto soup, ozoni, frozen rice cakes★Sasamaki rice soaked in urukashi overnight, drained, wrapped in bamboo leaves, boiled, preserved food (sprinkled with soybean flour containing sugar) ★Frozen rice cake A local dish made by mashing rice mixed with non-glutinous rice during the cold weather, freezing and drying it, cutting it into rice crackers, drying it for three months, then frying it and seasoning it with salty-sweet soy sauce. ★Yamagata beef, tofu, konnyaku, and plenty of vegetables are used to make this local soy sauce-flavored local dish. ★Natto soup In Yamagata in winter, natto soup is often served to warm the body. "Imogara" (dried taro stems) is an essential ingredient, and miso-flavored soup with taro, natto, tofu, boiled rice parsley (traditional vegetables), carrots, and more!
- Age 2~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
Experience "Making Jomon Oyaki" at Nozawa Onsen Village Meeting: 10:00 Time: 10:00 to 12:30 (2.5 hours) Place: Snow Crystal Yoga & Wellness Kitchen Studio Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) * At the time of reservation, Please be sure to specify the mobile phone number that you can contact on the day. We mainly use seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Start by making the dough. I also use flour made from rice grown in my village. The process of wrapping the ingredients requires a little technique, but of course even small children can take on the challenge. ① Make dough by connecting ② Rest the dough ③ Wrap the ingredients ④ Steam ⑤ Add a brown color to the surface ⑥ Enjoy it ♪ What you make and eat with your own hands is exceptional! Make delicious memories of Nozawa Onsen Village with your friends and family ♪ ★ From 2 people ★ If you are allergic to food, please let us know in advance ★ The ingredients vary from time to time, but at least 3 types I will prepare
- Age 16~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes
- Age 12~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.
I did both the samurai taijutsu activity and the practice sword cut. The whole experience was fantastic and I learnt so much. Booking through activity Japan the day before was extremely easy as well.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.
初心者2人で濃茶・薄茶の体験させていただきました。 季節に合わせた茶室の設え、茶道具や茶道について、レクチャーしていただきながら、贅沢な時間を過ごしました。 茶道を気軽に楽しく体験することができます。 優しく丁寧な先生です。
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