Things to do in Japan Page 135

• Age 7～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This experience includes matcha tea and Japanese sweets. It will be held in a Japanese-style room in the Umeda area, which is very convenient for transportation. You will also learn the basic etiquette of tea ceremony, so even beginners can feel at ease. You will make your own matcha, so you can experience the real tea ceremony, unlike an experience where you only drink it. After the matcha and Japanese sweets, you can also experience sencha tea and enjoy sencha. The instructor will give a detailed explanation of the difference between matcha and sencha.

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• 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)

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

【ハンドドリップ教室 初級編　おいしいスペシャルティコーヒーの淹れ方】 ウミノネコーヒー焙煎所は、山口県 下関市 の関門海峡を望むカフェ・コーヒーショップです。 ～食することに愛情を～をテーマに、日々、心を込めて焙煎した新鮮なコーヒー豆( 無農薬・減農薬を厳選 )をお届けしております。 デモンストレーションののち、お一人ずつハンドドリップを体験して頂きます。 淹れ方のコツを覚えれば、今よりも、もっと美味しいコーヒーをご自宅で再現できます！ 深煎りコーヒーと浅煎りコーヒーのハンドドリップの仕方が違うのをご存じですか？ ハンドドリップで、どんな焙煎のコーヒーも、おいしく淹れるコツをお教えします！ 淹れ方のコツを覚えれば、今よりも、もっと美味しいコーヒーをご自宅で再現できます！初心者の方も大歓迎です！ これからハンドドリップに挑戦したい方や、上手な抽出のポイントを知りたい方にぴったりの体験です。 【体験の内容】（※予定） ①座学 ドリッパーやフィルター、温度計、タイマーなどコーヒーを淹れるために必要なものの説明や選び方などを説明。 ⓶デモンストレーション 豆の量とお湯の温度による味の違い・抽出時間を測ることの大切さなど、おいしいコーヒーを淹れるポイントを聞いたうえで中村がデモンストレーション。 ③参加者がそれぞれコーヒーをハンドドリップ。 自分のイメージした味を引き出せるように挽き具合やお湯の温度、抽出時間を考えてもらいながら、自らハンドドリップ体験。 ④試飲 それぞれ試飲すると、同じコーヒー豆を使っているにも関わらず、挽き方や温度、抽出速度、また使うドリッパーなどで味に変化が生じることを体感。 ⑤参加者の皆様にお土産つき ご自宅でお楽しみいただけるように、ウミノネ オリジナルブレンド ２０ｇを お土産として差し上げております。

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can experience making original cards that combine Osaka's electronic circuit design technology with Japanese culture. You will also get a tour of the manufacturing site. (Examples: Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji, Kansai area route maps, Tokyo area route maps, Evangelion) Make an original card that can only be made here and a tour of the manufacturing site into a souvenir from your trip.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:30

Japanese dance experience for foreign visitors to Japan Let's dance Japanese dance wearing a yukata! Japanese dance became a national intangible cultural asset in July 2023. Wearing a yukata, you will learn how to stand and sit, how to bow, how to use a fan, and dance to the famous Japanese song Sakura Sakura. Take a commemorative photo at the end of the experience! Touch the hearts of the Japanese people through Japanese dance♪ We will lend you a set of yukatas, so you can participate empty-handed. Held in Tokyo (location will be announced later)

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:40 / 11:40 / 12:40 / 13:40

A collaboration between Hokkaido and Western horse riding! Board a shuttle bus from Sapporo and head to the cowboy town of "Wild Mustangs" at the foot of Mt. Hakkenzan, which is on the way to Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen. The town is located on high ground, so the fresh air is delicious. You will patrol the pure white snow fields on horseback! A sheriff guide will teach you carefully, so even beginners and children can feel safe. After learning how to ride a horse from a sheriff guide, you will mount your horse and patrol the western town! Orchards and campsites spread out below you. Set off on a patrol while enjoying the scenery! In the 80-minute course, you will challenge yourself to trot, and learn from the sheriff how to ride without bouncing (light trot). Spending time with a horse will rhythmically refresh your body and mind. You will definitely be drawn into the charm of the western world! Enjoy a wild horseback riding experience across the snowy plains. ~Schedule~ ① Depart by taxi from the meeting point in Sapporo ② Arrive at Hakkenzan "Wild Mustangs" ③ Start of the horseback riding experience! <Basic lesson & patrol> ④ End of the horseback riding experience ⑤ Depart from "Wild Mustangs" in Minami-ku, Sapporo ⑥ Drop off at your desired location in the center of Sapporo city (times are approximate)

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:40 / 11:40 / 12:40 / 13:40

A collaboration between Hokkaido and Western horse riding! Board a shuttle from Sapporo and head to the cowboy town of ``WILD MUSTANG'S'' at the foot of Mt. Hakken, on the way to Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen. Because the town is located on a hill, the fresh air is very delicious, and we will slowly patrol the pure white snowy fields on horseback! The sheriff's guide will give you detailed instructions, so it's safe even for beginners and children. After learning how to ride a horse from a sheriff's guide, you can mount your horse and go patrolling a western town! Orchards and campgrounds spread out below. Let's go on a patrol while enjoying the scenery! When you spend time with horses, your body and mind will be rhythmically refreshed and refreshed♪ You will definitely be drawn into the charm of Western culture! Enjoy a wild horseback riding experience through the snowy fields. ～Flow of the day～① Depart by taxi from the meeting point in Sapporo ② Arrive at Mt. Hakken “Wild Mustangs” ③ Start horseback riding experience! <Basic Lesson & Patrol> ④ Horseback riding experience completed ⑤ Departure from “Wild Mustangs” in Minami Ward, Horo City ⑥ Drop off at your desired location in Sapporo city center (times are approximate)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

Yanesen is an abbreviation for Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are downtown areas of Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere remains as it is! You can fully feel the atmosphere of Japan just by walking around the area where old folk houses and temples and shrines remain. Let's take a walk while feeling Japanese culture and good old Tokyo, or relax at a teahouse (cafe)♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

月間約400万人の日本人が利用する情報サービス「Holiday」 日本で大人気のサービスを運営しているからこそ知っている「とっておきの京都」をご案内します！ 京都旅行の思い出に長く残る素敵な写真でお返しいたします♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Information service "Holiday" which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month. We will guide you to "Nagoya's best", which we know because we operate a very popular service in Japan! We will repay you with a wonderful photo that will remain as a long-lasting memory of your trip to Nagoya♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

We will guide you to the best Fukuoka, which we know only because we operate "Holiday", an information service that is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month! We will repay you with wonderful photos that will remain in your memories of your trip to Fukuoka for a long time♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The information service "Holiday", which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month, is very popular in Japan. We will repay you with wonderful photos that will remain in your memories of your trip to Osaka for a long time.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The information service "Holiday", which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month, is very popular in Japan. We will repay you with a wonderful photo that will remain as a long-lasting memory of your trip to Tokyo.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can make your own sunglasses by fitting your favorite lenses into your favorite spectacle frames. There are more than 300 kinds of colors, frames and lenses that intersect at the end of a lot of trouble, and when you wear sunglasses that were born in that way, you will find yourself that you have not seen yet. Also, after the experience, take a break with soft serve ice cream or special coffee at the cafe in Lens Park!

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

It is an experience to follow the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops. There is no doubt that the spoons that you create with your own hands contain not only attachment but also the magnificent story of Echizen lacquerware.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Headmaster Shinkawa Ogio will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the experience. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store in Japanese clothing, you can participate in the event in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa School style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole song at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Children as young as 3 years old can make their own semi-custom glasses! You can make your own glasses while learning about "glasses" in the studio tour. Would you like to give your child a special experience and glasses?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Would you like to try dancing the beautiful and mysterious shrine maiden dance? Shrine maiden dance is passed down from generation to generation by shrine maidens at shrines. Shrine maiden dance is often performed at Shinto rituals and Shinto ceremonies, so many people may have never seen it. Originally, it was said that the gods would descend to the shrine maiden who was dancing the shrine maiden dance and give her divine guidance. In other words, by dancing the shrine maiden dance, you can become one with the gods and nature. Shrine maiden dance is filled with the "feeling of respect for the gods" and "beautiful manners" that have been cherished by ancient Japanese people. For both Japanese and foreigners, this will be an opportunity to experience Japan's beautiful culture and learn about the spirituality that Japanese people have cherished. "Why do people find shrine maiden dance beautiful?" We will also look into the secret of its beauty. In this experience, a former professional shrine maiden instructor will carefully teach you the basics of shrine maiden dance. First, after changing into a shrine maiden costume, you will watch the instructor's shrine maiden dance performance. Learn about the origins and history of shrine maiden dance, and try dancing to the solemn tunes of Kagura. This experience at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Nishikori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Nishikikori, a craftsman at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop, and experience wiping lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast and snacks, will make your usual little time your favorite time. *The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience is different.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Yumekoan is a nostalgic and peaceful hut in a rural area overlooking the Hira mountain range, one of the "Eight Views of Omi" to the west of Lake Biwa. The entire inn is reserved for you, so you can relax and unwind. There is also a soothing Japanese garden. In spring, you can pick wild vegetables, stroll along the cherry blossom-lined streets, and pick strawberries. In summer, you can swim in the lake, enjoy water sports, and fish. In autumn, you can hike in the artistic world of autumn leaves. In winter, you can ski and snowboard in a world of silver. There is a hot spring facility nearby that will warm you to the core. In addition, Biwako Valley (Terrace) is a 15-minute drive away. On a nice day, you can enjoy a 360° panorama of the four seasons. Please use Yumekoan as your base to enjoy the natural blessings of the lake country. ◎ BBQ plan where you can bring your own drinks! ◎ The entire inn is reserved for you for 150 minutes, so you can relax and unwind! ◎The basic plan is from 12:00 to 14:30, but you can extend the time for 2,000 yen per hour per group! ◎As it is a covered terrace, you can experience it even on rainy days.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A hot spring microbiological research institute surrounded by the nature of Myoban hot spring village in Beppu. The spacious Mori Domain villa stands on the premises. Enjoy an SDG'S time that is kind to the earth and your body in an open semi-open-air seat surrounded by nature. Take a walk along the river, take a break on the cafe terrace, or enjoy a footbath cafe with a drink in hand!

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[Taste 5 types of specialty coffee and experience creating your own original blend] Uminone Coffee Roastery is a cafe/coffee shop overlooking the Kanmon Straits in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. With the theme of ~Love in eating~, we deliver fresh coffee beans (selected with pesticide-free and reduced pesticides) that are roasted with care every day. The lunch served at the cafe is made with pesticide-free vegetables and local ingredients, and you can enjoy a healthy meal that incorporates medicinal ingredients! How about experiencing your own original coffee blend as a souvenir of your trip? You can sample 5 types of coffee and create your own original blend as a souvenir according to your preferences ♬ You can take home the coffee beans and enjoy Shimonoseki's coffee even after you return home. Remember your trip ♪ Please feel free to stop by during your sightseeing!

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The popular café in Shimonoseki City, Uminone Coffee Roastery, offers a new experience that combines massage and coffee to refresh your body and mind. Refresh the fatigue of everyday life with a massage! After the treatment, you will experience your own original coffee blend. We want you to take home the original coffee beans, and even after you return home, you will remember the healing experience of Shimonoseki and continue to heal your body with delicious coffee! With that in mind, we hope that as many people as possible will participate in this experience. Uminone Coffee Roastery is a cafe and coffee shop overlooking the Kanmon Strait in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. With the theme of ~love to eat~, we deliver fresh coffee beans (selectively pesticide-free and reduced pesticides) that are wholeheartedly roasted every day. The lunch served at the cafe is made with organic vegetables and local ingredients, and you can enjoy a healthy meal that incorporates the elements of medicinal dishes!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You can enjoy duck hot pot in a completely private space by renting a single inn! Feel free to bring your own beverages as well. Time is 2 hours and 30 minutes! You can relax after your meal! Fully equipped! The basic plan is from 12:00 to 14:30, but we can accommodate extensions and overnight stays for 2,000 yen per hour. Please contact us in advance when applying. <Room facilities> There are a lot of equipment in the room, so please feel free to use them.・Japanese-style room 7 tatami mats ・Dining kitchen 3 tatami mats ・Terrace with roof 4.5 tatami mats ・Bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath powder included) ・Outdoor parking lot for 2 cars ・2-burner gas stove ・Kitchen sink・Refrigerator/Freezer/Rice cooker/Toaster oven/Electric kettle/TV/Air conditioner/Hair dryer/Irori style table *Towels and bedding are not provided. *You cannot use the bath. <About duck hot pot lunch> ・Duck hot pot (duck meat loin, thigh, meatballs, seasonal vegetables, tofu, udon, rice cake, arrowroot, etc.) ・One dish of river fish ・Rice <About drinks> Tea or coffee is served with your meal Please note that we do not provide any other beverages, so please feel free to bring your own. *Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. *There is a convenience store nearby. (4 minutes by car)

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• Age 20～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Visit four sake breweries! Luxury Sake Brewery Tour ♪ [Via/route] Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Tenryohai Sake Brewery (shopping) → Obata Sake Brewery (tasting/shopping) → Hemi Sake Brewery (shopping) → Kato Sake Brewery (shopping) → Hotel To (Ryotsu Port)

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• Age 3～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 07:30 / 13:30

・ Empty-handed OK! You can also bring your own fishing tackle!・ Free for children under 5 years old. Let's participate with parents.・ In the summer, the water depth is 20M-40M, aiming for Okinawa Prefecture Uoguru-kun. Freshly caught sashimi and fried chicken are excellent!・ Deep-field fishing is for intermediate and advanced players, but even beginners can rest assured that there are skilled staff!・ If you would like to eat with the fish you caught, please send a message at the time of booking and it will be smooth! ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Meet in front of the ship and board (20 minutes before departure) When you enter the fishing port, turn right along the road and proceed to the waiting room at the innermost Miegusuku port. We have staff, so we will guide you. ② The reception staff will guide you on board. ③ Departure <Summer> The water depth is about 20-40M. It is recommended for children and beginners of fishing because the activity of Guru-kun (a representative of Okinawa, a prefecture fish) rises and it grows big and plump. is. <Winter> Due to the winter weather, the sea is relatively vulnerable to rough seas, and the amount of fish atari is reduced, but the characteristic of deep-field fishing is that it is large when it hits. Although it is for intermediate and advanced users, it is safe because even beginners have skilled staff. ④ It will be disbanded after the return experience. * The above flow is a guide. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

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