Things to do in Japan Page 16
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00
This unique experience offers a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture. Whether you're a culture enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this experience promises an unforgettable moment.What You'll Experience:①Tea Ceremony: Learn the ancient art of Japanese tea ceremony, where an expert instructor will guide you through the delicate process of preparing and serving Matcha with sweets.②Japanese Dance Show: Enjoy Japanese dance shows along with Matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets. There will be explanation in English helping you understand the culture and art behind the dance.③Kimono Cosplay: Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past by donning a traditional kimono. Feel like you've stepped into another time as you savor the moment in true Edo style. ④Shodo and Origami: Try your hand at the calligraphy under the guidance, you'll learn the basics of brush strokes and create your own beautiful characters. Also, learn the traditional Japanese craft of paper folding in this fun, hands-on workshop. From simple cranes to more intricate designs, you'll discover how a single piece of paper can transform into beautiful art through the delicate art of Origami.
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
One in the world! You can make your own Ishigakijima chili oil. Make your own chili oil using the island's boastful herbs and spices! Choose ingredients and create recipes! After pouring the hot special oil, bottle it and complete the souvenir! You can take it home on the day. If you register for my recipe (free), you can order your own recipe island chili oil from your home♬ The staff is a bright and energetic couple who loves the sea! I will also talk about delicious foods and recommended places on the island! Let's make it while enjoying it!
- Age 0~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30
Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street known as Longevity Street, and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.
- Age 13~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.
- Age 3~Age 60
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
To the west side beach of Miyajima that can not be reached without a boat! It is a tour where you can enjoy SUP for a day in the beautiful sea where you can relax like a private beach. After enjoying the sea for a day, you'll be happy with the hotel's hot springs. Necessary tools such as SUP boards, paddles, and life jackets (expandable) are available for rent, so you can participate empty-handed! The shop owner, who has experience participating in surfing competitions, will carefully give a lecture before entering the sea, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind♪ ~ Flow of the experience ~ ① 9:00 Meeting at the pier in the Aki Grand Hotel Lobby of the Aki Grand Hotel There is a pier when you go down the stairs in the back. From the pier, take the OceanGarden boat to the beach. ② 9:30 Arrive at the beach on the west side of Miyajima! I will take you to the beach on the west side of Miyajima (the back side of the tourist area), which can only be reached by boat. ③ 10:00 Enjoy SUP ♪ As soon as you arrive at the beach, prepare and start the SUP lecture. After that, please enjoy the island beach freely. ④ 16:00 Clean up and return to the hotel pier When you return to the hotel pier, you can freely enjoy the hot springs and disband.
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00
In the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, anyone can enjoy the seemingly difficult traditional techniques in a short amount of time and create their own original items. On the day of your trip, you can return home with a one-of-a-kind item in your hand and wonderful memories of your trip. Through these experiences, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese tradition and local culture, and increase the value of your own trip. Experiences like this will be part of your memorable trip. If you come to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look great, but it's a waste to just go sightseeing! It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll...With the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, you don't have to worry about that at all! -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------<Plan details> ①Reception. Our store has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (so friendly that they always get along with our customers...LOL) will guide you around. ② Add color to the fabric. Start coloring under the guidance of the Kaga Yuzen artist. There is no answer to how to paint! There are many ways to paint boldly and carefully! We will add color using the real dye used in Kaga Yuzen. ③Finishing process Once the coloring is complete, the Kaga Yuzen artist performs the final steps such as washing with water. You can take it home on the same day. Anyone from children to adults can experience it.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 4~5 hours
- 10:00
<Tea Picking, Traditional Cooking Class, Matcha Experience Tour> In the rolling tea fields of Wazuka in southern Kyoto, you can pick tea leaves in a dedicated tea farm and learn about tea culture from locals. In a traditional old house, you will make traditional local gourmet dishes with a local instructor. You will enjoy a tea-centered meal such as tea soba noodles and tea leaf tempura that you make yourself. You will receive an additive-free Wazuka original spice mix with sencha as a gift! Optionally, you can grind matcha leaves in a stone mill and experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets. ~ Schedule ~ - Pick-up service: Pick up from your hotel in Kyoto in a private chartered vehicle to the farm. - Tea Picking: Stroll through a private tea farm with beautiful views and enjoy a lecture on tea, photography, and a tea picking experience. - Scenic Tea Farm Tour: Visit a scenic tea farm overlooking Ishidera Tea Garden, a certified Japanese cultural heritage site. - Cooking class (optional): Under the guidance of a knowledgeable local instructor, you will make a special tea soba noodles made by mixing buckwheat flour and tea leaves in a traditional old house. - Tea tasting and lunch: Enjoy freshly fried tea leaf tempura, pre-prepared tea soba noodles, and three types of Japanese tea. - Matcha experience (optional): Grind matcha leaves in a traditional stone mill and brew matcha tea. Enjoy with two tea-flavored dango skewers (traditional sweets). - Souvenir: Receive a free Wazuka original spice mix with no preservatives, including sencha tea, sea salt, dried lemon, fried onion, garlic, and black pepper, for use in a variety of dishes. Immerse yourself in the soothing scenery and learn all about the production of local, high-quality Uji tea during this intimate exploration of the tea culture and traditions of Wazuka, Kyoto.
- Age 13~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
In the Shibuya street photography course, we will shoot about 150 cuts in studio shooting and Shibuya street shooting. Choose your favorite armor and put it on and go out into the streets of Shibuya for a photo shoot. In the studio, we will pose and shoot using swords and spears.
- Age 13~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
Reborn as a Sengoku samurai! Time slip armor shooting experience. The armor shooting experience is a course where you can choose your favorite armor and wear it to feel like a samurai in the Sengoku period. In addition, we will pose and shoot using swords and spears.
店主竹村さんはとても明るくて親切でした!甲冑について説明していただきました! 甲冑を着ながら喋っていた、とても愉快でした!良い体験になりました! そして、撮った写真もかっこいい! 今回はもう一度体験に行きたいと思います!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
This is our recommended plan where you can create the perfect lipstick for yourself after receiving a professional personal color diagnosis and understanding the colors that suit you! The pair plan is very popular because you can listen to the diagnosis of your loved one next to you, so you can use it as a reference for future shopping and gifts. First, a personal color consultant will diagnose your base (yellow or blue) and four seasons (select in detail up to 1st and 2nd). After that, we will advise you on the lip color that suits you based on the diagnosis results. You can also ask questions about cosmetics and fashion within the time! After the diagnosis, you can make your own original lipstick from start to finish with your own hands. Mix freely from over 25 colors. You can also choose the scent and lipstick case. It is Japan's first specialty store for personal color diagnosis x lipstick production. In addition, it is supervised by the owner consultant who has a first-class cosmetics certification and a special cosmetics concierge, and all the instructors in charge of this plan are beauty professionals who are personal color consultants! You can make it with confidence even if it's your first time. It's also conveniently located just a minute's walk from Yotsubashi Station and a five-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It's also close to popular tourist spots Dotonbori and Amemura. PARCO and Daimaru are also just a five-minute walk away, so you can make a shopping or beauty day in one go. It's also a great memory from your trip to Osaka. ★This plan includes a basic full personal color diagnosis for the four seasons, but you can also upgrade to a detailed personal color diagnosis (90 minutes) that will analyze, select, and suggest 12 and 16 types in more detail. Reservations before and after are also available, so please contact us in advance. *Additional fee: +5,500 yen per person ★If you would like to participate in a plan in English or if you would like to nominate an owner to supervise and manage the plan, an owner nomination fee will be required, so please add this as an option when making your reservation.
パーソナルカラーを詳しく診断して頂き、どの服が似合うか、どんな化粧品が似合うかも色々教えて下さいました! 形式張らず質問にもたくさんアドバイスくださり、明るく楽しいパーソナルカラー診断でした!
- Age 9~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 10:00
In a small conference room, you will experience the basic techniques of calligraphy under the guidance of an instructor. You will finish by creating 1-2 pieces of work that you can display at home. After the calligraphy experience, you will walk around Oyama Shopping Street, which is 1.2 km long and has over 300 shops and restaurants, and have lunch. Transfer to the train and bus to the Akatsuka area. You will visit the Tokyo Great Buddha, Akatsuka Fudo Waterfall, Akatsuka Botanical Garden, Itabashi Museum of Art, Akatsuka Castle Ruins, and Itabashi Local Museum.
This was probably the best workshop we attended during our Japan trip! Very good Calligraphy explanations, the instructor is highly professional, and really takes time to demonstrate in great detail! So the Calligraphy class in itself it was already an amazing experience. However, afterwards you go to see the Tokyo Great Buddha (and museums & gardens) and can experience Japanese culture with interesting conversations and information about the surrounding area. Both instructors are very kind, very passionate and just pleasant people in general :)
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30
*Due to the relocation of the store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Do you know the "Kanji of the Year" that is announced every December at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto? This is a performance in which the "Kanji of the Year" that represents the state of the world is written in large letters with a brush. "Taisho" means "to write large so that it is particularly noticeable." You can experience this "Taisho performance" at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa. There is no limit to the characters you can write. Please write your free ideas with a brush. Artistic calligrapher and contemporary artist Koji Takano will carefully teach you, so even beginners can feel at ease. Of course, you can take the completed work home with you. The performance is sure to look great on video! Let's keep a memento of the performance where you became an artist! You can face "calligraphy" by yourself and become an artist. You can feel refreshed by writing boldly and relieve stress. Why not experience the one and only "Taisho performance" in Asakusa?
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:10
★This event is not a private event.★★This event will be held jointly with other customers.★This is an experience program where you can learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. We will introduce you to the training content and rules of sumo, allowing you to experience sumo for yourself. The program will be conducted in Japanese, English, or both, depending on your nationality. After the experience, you will enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, prohibited moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge a former sumo wrestler (only for those who wish) 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch/Q&A 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us anything.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
Become a Ninja on the Slopes! Become a Ninja and ski down the slopes! Enjoy skiing while experiencing Japanese culture! Ninja-themed ski wear will give you a special experience on the slopes. The design is fun for both adults and children, making it the perfect memory of your trip to Japan! Available in sizes 120, 140, S, M, L, XL *Please note that the stock of each size varies, so please understand if it is out of stock.
- Age 5~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00
This is an experience facility in an old house in Takayama, located at the foot of Hie Shrine, the center of the Takayama Spring Festival. It is within walking distance from the center, making it ideal for sightseeing. Experience Japanese culture with a 40-minute pottery experience centered on the potter's wheel.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:30 / 13:30
First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can try calligraphy by choosing your favorite kanji and writing it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. With the optional plan, you can also create an original T-shirt with your own characters!
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 13:30
First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in the tea room and a calligraphy experience where you can choose your favorite kanji and write it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. This is a combo plan where you can enjoy a Japanese calligraphy experience while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years, enjoying matcha that you have made yourself.
- Age 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:00
First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. After watching the instructor teach you how to make tea in English, you can actually try making matcha tea using a chasen. This is a plan where you can enjoy your own matcha while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:30 / 13:30
"Arayu Pudding" is a pudding made by boiling it in a hot spring at 98℃. I was born at Yumura Onsen in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo. You can try your hand at making pudding mainly on weekends. Please come and enjoy our freshly made pudding. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and reception (5 minutes) ② Explanation (5 minutes) Flow of the day, confirmation of allergies to eggs and milk ③ Experience (35 minutes) After mixing the ingredients well, pour the pudding liquid into a balloon container using a large syringe. I'll pack it up. After that, put the pudding in a hot water bath net and put it in the hot water. While you wait until the Yugaki is finished, we will guide you through the streets of Yumura Onsen, which retains its Showa-era retro feel. We also recommend boiling eggs in the hot springs and soaking in the footbath. ④Eating (15 minutes) Return to the cafe and enjoy the pudding. Comes with coffee or juice. ⑤Disband After disbanding, please take a walk around Yumura Onsen. We will also show you recommended places.
- Age 12~Age 120
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30
To put it simply, it ’s a “sluggish sled” that slides down the slope. Operation is not difficult, it is attractive to turn, stop and enjoy easily! Ski & snowboard Even if you can't, you can play plenty.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:30
Come to Kyoto's bustling Gion area and enjoy making your own ramen from scratch in an authentic ramen-making workshop. This hands-on ramen making workshop is run by Kyoto's famous ramen shop Musoshin. Musoshin Ramen has three stores in Kyoto and one in Toronto, Canada. Musoshin Toronto store has been nominated for the 2022 Michelin Guide. Musoshin Toronto store also makes homemade noodles using the noodle machine in the store. This ramen making workshop can only be experienced at Musoshin in Kyoto. After making noodles, eat the noodles you made for lunch at Musoshin Gion branch. Lunch is included in the price.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00
We have prepared a great value and satisfying break pack that includes Hatcho no Yu's proud source spring and lunch in a rest house full of the warmth of wood. Please enjoy a special time that flows slowly while feeling the breath of nature in Okukinu.
- Age 13~Age 64
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 15:00
With this plan, you can swim with the dolphins in the Fureai Sea. This is a snorkeling program where you wear a wetsuit, underwater mask, snorkel and fins and swim in a wide cove with dolphins. If you go underwater, the friendly dolphins will come closer, and the curious dolphins will circle around you and peer in from the front! Observe and interact with dolphins who are curious about humans in the dolphin paradise. Please enjoy a healing time with unique dolphins. A dedicated trainer will support you, so you can enjoy interacting with peace of mind. *The meeting at 10:30 is for beginners, and the meeting at 14:30 is for experienced people. Both are for those who are not afraid of the sea (water depth of about 5m) where they can not reach more than 100m. Whether or not you have experience swimming with a mask snorkel and fins. In the case of the beginner course, you will practice how to use the equipment and swim in shallow water before starting to swim. Even those with experience can participate. Also, if you have experience but are worried about swimming, or have not been able to swim for a long time, we recommend the beginner course.
- Age 6~Age 64
- 1~2 hours
- 08:30 / 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 15:30
It is a program where you can observe dolphins and interact with dolphins while wearing a wetsuit and floating in a cove with a depth of 5 to 6 meters! The sight of dolphins swimming around in the sea, not in the tank, is a masterpiece! A dedicated trainer will support you, so you can enjoy interacting with peace of mind ♪ Wetsuits, marine boots, and life jackets (for children only) are available. *Those who are not afraid to wear a wet suit and are not afraid of water depths where their feet cannot stand are eligible. *Participation is possible from the first grade of elementary school, but we recommend that parents participate in the participation of children in the lower grades.
- Age 5~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 15:00
At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Applying gold leaf to mini Sado koban] You can easily experience applying gold leaf. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Estimated time required (20 minutes)
- Age 5~Age 90
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Gold leaf pasting on individual plates] You can easily experience gold leaf pasting. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. * Regular sightseeing courses such as Sodayu Mine and Doyu Mine are not included. Estimated time required (60 minutes): Design gold leaf application (approximately 40 minutes) + sticker removal (approximately 10 minutes) + finishing (approximately 10 minutes)
- Age 11~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:30
A new winter activity in Hokkaido, the tent sauna "SNOWY" is a one-of-a-kind sauna where you can relax in the snow while bathing in the winter air in the snowy fields! If you get too hot, you can jump into the snow instead of the cold bath! Experience Hokkaido's powder snow! Usage times: ①10:30-12:00 ②13:30-15:00 Participation fee: 8,000 yen per participant ⇒ 200 yen discount for a total of 7,800 yen Participation conditions: Number of participants 2-12 people 11 years of age (junior high school students) and older Those who are not feeling well or are under the influence of alcohol, infants, and pregnant women are not allowed to bathe.
- Age 17~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
It is a plan with a dock run and a day trip hot spring. Free drink included
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00
One-day BBQ venue use-with one-day hot springs! Pets OK! It is a plan with a day trip hot spring where you can have a nice barbecue with your friends at the BBQ venue. This plan is divided into the number of people and the service content. The food bring-in plan includes a stove, fuel, etc. Please prepare the ingredients. I will lend you a Weber gas stove. There is an optional all-you-can-drink for 1800 yen. You can also use it by paying locally. Please use the hot springs slowly. There are 6 booths at the BBQ venue, and you can bring your dog with you.
- Age 6~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30
The sound of origami made with washi paper and played by your fingertips will create a soothing moment. Why not enjoy an origami experience that stimulates all five senses in a quaint townhouse on Ninenzaka, Kyoto? Fold colorful washi paper and spend a special moment. Kangetsu offers traditional origami classes that even beginners can participate in with confidence. Feel free to join empty-handed. Complete a one-of-a-kind piece while experiencing traditional Japanese culture along with the historic streetscape. Please stop by during your sightseeing in Kyoto.
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