【In February】（Page 154）Things to do in Japan

[Half or Full ★ Cool] Female Gambler Plan! Plan price from 7,700 yen <Dressing, hair and makeup, 5 minutes of smartphone photography in studio♪>

Plan ID:59129 Kyoto / Kyoto Station Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Cosplay photo shooting Provide：花魁体験studioあられ

Age 7～Age 100
1～2 hours

At the Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can not only transform into an oiran, but also experience various other transformations. [Gambler Plan] *This plan is for women only. The Gambler Plan involves transforming into a cool female gambler wrapped in a cloth and with one arm out. Dressing, hair and makeup, photography, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio are all included. The staff will do their best to make you a cool and handsome gambler. You can choose from a variety of kimono with different patterns on the hem. You can also add an optional tattoo to your arm to make you look even cooler! ◇Price 7,700 yen◇Time Approximately 1.5 hours and up *From the time you arrive at the store until the checkout, it takes about 1.5 hours on average for one person. For two people, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours on average. ◇Access 3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station <Plan includes> Dressing, hair styling, makeup, photography by a photographer + 5 minutes of smartphone photography in the studio!

Cute like a princess [Princess Plan] / Dark and mysterious [Gothic Plan] 11,000 yen (dressing, hair and makeup) *Must be selected

Plan ID:59128 Kyoto / Kyoto Station Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Cosplay photo shooting Provide：花魁体験studioあられ

Age 7～Age 100
1～2 hours

*Please let us know which plan you would like to choose by message when you apply! [Princess Plan] *This plan is only available to women. You will be transformed into a cute princess with a light see-through uchikake over a heavy hikari and a pink body. Hair and makeup are fully custom-made. Please bring the image you want to become. (We may not be able to meet your request due to decorations and materials. Please contact us in advance if you are interested.) Of course! We also have recommended samples available. [Gothic Plan] *This plan is only available to women. You can transform into an atmosphere with a dark and mysterious atmosphere. You can choose from black hair or white hair with a special straight wig, and wear a special hat on top of it. Makeup will be a special silver x black x red makeup. Dressing, hair and makeup, photography, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio are all included. During the selfie time, you will take off the uchikake and enjoy only the hikari. We also have a couple plan, so please contact us if you are interested.

[Aichi/Nagoya] Nagoya deli shrimp tempura/fried shrimp sushi cooking class Beginners welcome!

Plan ID:58042 Aichi / Nagoya Food making / Cooking class Provide：Mikiko’s Oishii Kitchen

Age 6～Age 100
2～3 hours
11:00

This is a cooking class for foreigners. At a home in Nagoya, you will make Nagoya side dishes, sushi rolls with shrimp tempura, fried shrimp or miso cutlet, rolled omelet, seasonal miso soup, desserts using ingredients from Aichi Prefecture, and more. It's easy to make even for beginners, so let's have fun making it together! It's just under 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station, and a 5-minute walk from the nearest station. If you're going to Nagoya Castle or Ghibli Park, be sure to try out the cooking class and create unforgettable memories! ~Experience flow~11:00 Self-introduction and explanation of the flow11:10 Recipe explanation and allocation of roles11:15 Start cooking12:30 Tasting13:30 End of lesson

[Kita-ku, Kyoto] Making a design ring using two colors of silver and brass

Plan ID:57630 Kyoto / Kinkakuji/Kitano-tenmangu Area Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Accessory making / Ring making Provide：シルバーアクセサリーワークショップ Atelier AƵu

Age 13～Age 80
2～3 hours
10:00 / 14:00

＼"Atelier AZu" engraving class has opened at Fujimori Ryo in Kyoto! ／【Brass】■10mm width 13,000 yen【sv950 (silver)】■10mm width 15,000 yen◇Select size Silver〈15-19 + ￥800〉〈20-24 + ￥1,700〉〈25+ + ￥2,600〉◇Free options・Select surface texture (stone grain, hammer, mirror polish)・Select size, no additional charge up to size 14◇Engraving only on the inside You can choose your preferred combination of material, width, shape and finish on the day. A craftsman will support you until the final finishing, so even those who are not good at delicate work can rest assured. ～Experience process～【1】First, measure the size of your finger. 【2】Choose your preference from base metal, width, shape and finish. 【3】The customer will hammer the surface, polish it, and add the texture of their choice. [4] For engraving, you can have the engraving of your choice in alphabets and numbers. [5] The ring is bent. [6] The design is textured onto thin brass and silver rings, then bent into one piece and finished!

[Okinawa, Tokashiki Island] Meet sea turtles in the Kerama Blue Ocean on a snorkeling tour!

Plan ID:56980 Okinawa main island / Kerama Islands (Tokashiki Island/Zamami Island/Aka Island) Marine sports (sea activities) / Snorkeling / Snorkeling Provide：アイランズトリップ

Age 4～Age 65
1～2 hours
10:30

Board the 26-foot yacht "ISLAND" and head to a beautiful snorkeling spot where sea turtles live. This is the only yacht snorkeling tour in Tokashiki. (Due to time constraints, we will be sailing by car) This may be a slightly different way of enjoying the tour than you've had before. There is plenty of time for snorkeling, about an hour. Why not take a leisurely ride on the yacht and go to see the corals and tropical fish while looking out at the Kerama Islands? In addition, on snorkeling tours, there is a high probability of meeting sea turtles (more than 99% if the sea is not murky). A guide is provided, so even beginners can feel at ease. We also provide training for first-timers.

[Nara, Koriyama Castle Town] Japanese Sake tasting experience in Brewery

Plan ID:56372 Nara / Nara/Heijo Palace Ruins Sightseeing tour/Guided tour / Factory tours / Brewery tours / Sake tasting & winery tour Provide：中谷酒造柳町醸造所　（Nakatani's Sake Brewery & Bar)

Age 20～Age 100
1～2 hours
15:00 / 16:00

You will taste three types of sake, then enjoy sake with dried snacks. First, there will be an explanation of the history of Nakatani Sake Brewery, rice polishing, and the three types of sake. The snacks are roasted black beans, Dried cod with sesame paste, and Dried Seaweed. After the sake tasting, you can observe the brewery's exhibits at any time. ~Experience Schedule~ 15:00 Introduction, History of Nakatani Sake Brewery. 15:05 Explanation of rice polishing process and its purpose (while looking at actual polished raw rice). 15:10 Explanation of the difference and the recommended order of tasting the three types of Sake. 15:15 Sake tasting the three types of sake in order. 15:30 Enjoy the Sake and tour the brewery's exhibits freely. Ends at 16:00 (If the event starts at 16:00, it will end one hour later at 17:00.)

[Tokyo, Kanda] Japanese sake tasting course with a foreign sommelier

Plan ID:56052 Tokyo / Akihabara/Kanda/Suidobashi Sightseeing tour/Guided tour / Factory tours / Brewery tours / Sake tasting & winery tour Provide：Sake Studio Tokyo

Age 20～Age 90
1～2 hours
13:00 / 16:00

Our sommelier-supervised sake omakase course will pair seven exquisite sakes with delicious small plates. Taught by WSET and JSS-certified sommeliers, each with over 1,500 tastings, this course will take you into the unique world of modern sake. Enjoy a totally unique sake tasting adventure that explores the complexities of flavor through themes such as rice comparison, tasting at five different temperatures, spice and herb infusions, and the impact of different vessels on the taste. This one-of-a-kind tasting course includes: - Exquisitely curated: Enjoy seven sakes over four courses. - Unparalleled atmosphere: Relax in a meticulously designed tasting room, centered around tables repurposed from a Showa-era building. - Fluent language: Our knowledgeable sommelier will guide you through the nuances of sake in native English, German, Japanese, and Chinese. - Intimate and fun: Make new friends as you enjoy your tasting. Join us for this enlightening experience and deepen your understanding of sake!

For Rainy Days

[Okinawa/Miyakojima] Relax in peace with a nature walk and beach meditation

Plan ID:52766 Okinawa remote islands / Miyakojima Sports/Fitness / Meditation / Mindfulness Provide：Miyako Detox Trip

Age 0～Age 70
2～3 hours
07:00 / 15:30

This is a tour where you can walk through the great nature of Kurima Island, a remote island in Miyako Island, and meditate on the beach. We will guide you to spots where you can get a sense of fulfillment that you cannot get from everyday life by walking through the beautiful ocean, quiet forests, and expansive sugar cane fields. At the end of the tour, you will meditate while swaying in a hammock on a deserted beach while staring at the beautiful sunset and the energetic sun. This is the most relaxing tour. For those who are tired from daily life and want to relax, those who want to spend some quiet time, those who lack exercise, would you like to heal together? [Morning activity tour 7:00~] [Sunset tour 15:30~] The contents of both plans are the same.

For Family

[Okinawa/Zanpa Misaki Park] OK with your smartphone! Professional support in creating souvenirs full of memories with photos and designs! !

Plan ID:51759 Okinawa main island / Yomitan Village (Cape Zanpa)/Kadena City/Chatan Town Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Miscellaneous goods making / Handmade general goods / Interior goods making experience Provide：アトリエ・フォコ

Age 8～Age 100
Within 1 hour
10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Cape Zanpa - Make souvenirs with photos and designs] Make your trip three times more fun using your smartphone camera! ! A rare workshop where professionals give individual lectures on how to take photos, how to find materials, and how to design ☆ Photos taken with your smartphone can become wonderful souvenirs full of memories ☆ ・ You can take professional-looking photos with just your smartphone It will be. - Learn how to easily design goods.・You can enjoy it even on days when the weather is bad. ``Photo Design & Goods'' with many benefits supported by photography and product planning and design professionals. Designing things like celebrity goods is also easy. It is highly recommended as it is useful in daily life! !

[Kyoto/Around Kyoto Station] Kimono/Yukata Rental "Men's Plan" OK without bringing anything ♪ A store in an excellent location! In front of Kyoto station♪

Plan ID:51644 Kyoto / Kyoto Station Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Kimono rental Provide：MKトラベル

Age 5～Age 80
Within 1 hour
09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Special price for a limited time only! ⇒ The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono rental (men's plan). From plain kimonos (yukata) to patterned kimonos so that men can also enjoy strolling around in kimonos! You can coordinate your outfit however you like! You can freely combine kimonos (yukata), haori, and obi. We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also provide a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away. Compared to other stores, you can leisurely choose your kimono and accessories. [Introducing the route from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and the taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi・Kiyomizu-dera area: 15 minutes from city bus 206 / 10 minutes by taxi・Kinkaku-ji: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take city bus 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total※Approximately 45 minutes if you take city bus 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi・Toji: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi【What is included in the price】・Kimono (yukata)・Underwear・Obi・Tabi・Zori・Bag【Return time】Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi by 18:00 on the day. Please contact us if you are going to be late. ※There is also a next day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available] ★ We accept various payment methods such as cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR code. ・Bag upgrade 550 yen ・Haori rental fee 550 yen ・Change return time to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return between 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen

[Kyoto/Around Kyoto Station] Kimono and yukata rental "Ladies' plan" Come empty-handed ☆ 1 minute walk from Kyoto Station!

Plan ID:51643 Kyoto / Kyoto Station Area Hobby / Cultural experience / Traditional culture experience / Kimono rental Provide：MKトラベル

Age 5～Age 80
Within 1 hour
09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono plan (ladies' plan). We have a wide variety of kimonos, including classic patterns, antique kimonos, and retro styles. You can also choose a lace kimono for an additional 1,100 yen! We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also offer a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away♪Compared to other stores, you can take your time choosing kimonos and accessories. If you are having trouble coordinating your outfit, feel free to consult our staff♪[Routes from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and a taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi. ・Kiyomizu-dera Temple: 15 minutes from City Bus No. 206 / 10 minutes by taxi. ・Kinkaku-ji Temple: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take City Bus No. 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total. ※Approximately 45 minutes if you take City Bus No. 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi. ・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi. ・Toji Temple: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi. [What is included in the price] Kimono or yukata, obi (half-width obi), tabi socks, sandals, Japanese patterned drawstring bag (bag), underwear and accessories required for dressing, obiage and obijime service. [Return time] Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Kimono Rental by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Please contact us if you are going to miss the deadline. *There is also a next-day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available]・Hair set Up style 1,100 yen Down style 1,650 yen ・Bag upgrade → 550 yen ・Fur → Small 550 yen Large 1,100 yen ・Lace inner 550 yen ・Lace sleeve 550 yen ・Add wrinkled heko obi 550 yen ・Add obi decoration 550 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Taiko knot 3,300 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Kazami knot 4,400 yen ・Change return to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return from 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen You can also change to a lace kimono, black tomesode plan, or furisode plan on the day!・Change to a lace kimono for an extra 1,100 yen ・Change to a black kimono for an extra 4,400 yen ・Change to a long-sleeved kimono for an extra 8,800 yen ★We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR codes.

[Okayama/Kurashiki] <Sundays and holidays> No time limit! Free start time! The prefecture's only beginner/kids priority area! Bouldering experience with beginner lesson ♪

Plan ID:50121 Okayama / Kurashiki/Seto Ohashi Bridge Sports/Fitness / Bouldering/Rock climbing Provide：ベルクライミングジム倉敷広江

Age 3～Age 75
2～3 hours

[Recommended points]-No enrollment fee-Beginner's lesson fee included-No time limit-Free start time♪ The priority area is not scary, and there are many gentle tasks, so both adults and children can enjoy climbing for the first time. 【Safe for beginners! ] The priority area is spacious, so even people who are new to climbing or children who are not good at high places can climb without worrying about their surroundings. "I don't know how to use the facility for the first time bouldering..." "I tried it once before at another gym, but I didn't enjoy it very much." Please come and visit us ♪ Our friendly staff will teach you carefully! Challenge in order from the intensity of climbing the stairs! The soft mat is not scary, so both adults and children can enjoy playing for the first time. Once you get used to the height and how to climb, you can also challenge the official size wall!

[Kyoto/Kita Ward] 90 minute key chain making experience! Engraving is also possible! ★Beginners, families, and couples are welcome (reservations can be made until the morning of the day)

Plan ID:49964 Kyoto / Kinkakuji/Kitano-tenmangu Area Handmade / Handcraft workshops / Miscellaneous goods making / Handmade general goods / Key holder / Strap making Provide：シルバーアクセサリーワークショップ Atelier AƵu

Age 12～Age 80
1～2 hours
10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

＼"Atelier AZu" metal engraving class has opened at Fujimori Dormitory, Kyoto! /Thank you for visiting the Atelier AZU page from among the many others♪ We can also engrave your name on the plate! Beginners are welcome. We make brass key chains surrounded by many tools in a 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto. You can hang it on your bag or attach it to your belt loop so your keys won't get lost in your bag. This is a key chain that the owner has been using for 15 years and is very proud of. Decide on a design and stamp letters into the metal, bend and cut the metal, and add patterns. You will surely be excited to see the metal rod change and become a key chain. All the tools are professional-grade. Why not create an original piece that can be used for decades? Recommended points: Women can also make matching items♪ Couples can engrave anniversaries and other occasions to commemorate milestones♪ Recommended for those who don't usually wear accessories♪ Private use in a place with a retro atmosphere of an old house! Lots of engravings! Antique-style finish for a stylish look!・You can watch the work being done with fire right in front of you! (Because it is dangerous, we will do the work.)・There are other artists' workshops in the same building, as well as galleries and select shops! ・There are cafes, restaurants, and facilities registered as tangible cultural properties in the surrounding area! ~Experience process~1. Choose the base key ring. 2. Decide on the processing, such as the hammering. 3. Bend the curve and shape it by hammering and fine-tuning. 4. Choose the color of the key ring, attach the plate to the key ring, and it's complete! ~Access~○5 minutes walk from "Daitokuji-mae" on the Kyoto City Bus, 2nd floor of the building next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin○15 minutes walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Subway○There are many paid parking lots in the area

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