Things to do in Japan Page 169

• Age 3～Age 120
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

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

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• Age 3～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A "superb view" that appears only at low tide between Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island. A truly phantom island with a population of 0 and no regular boats! There is something when there is nothing! A healing island that makes you feel such a mysterious ♪ It is a greedy tour where you can go to see manta rays or sea turtles.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

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

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

• Date Spot
• For Groups

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

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

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Lunch [12:30] Earthquake disaster folklore experience (Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park, Earthquake Ruins Kadowaki Elementary School) [14:40] Kawamata Admire Ishinomaki Tower [15:10] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:10] Disband

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ～Experience schedule～ [10:30] Gather and travel by jumbo taxi [11:50] Fishing experience (Momonoura Port) [12:50] Cooking experience (Momonoura Village) [14:00] Special lunch (Momonoura Village) [15:00] Rest/walk around the area [16:00] Travel by jumbo taxi [17:30] Disband

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

[Story] ◆A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists capture Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people for living, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. [Highlight] You can experience becoming a part of JR's global art project "Inside Out". Guided by the music of Takeshi Kobayashi's installation work, we will admire Kohei Nawa's sculpture of a white deer, White Deer (Oshika). Experience the charm of contemporary art works that can only be experienced on this tour, in the natural setting of the Oshika Peninsula, which has been restored from the site of an unprecedented earthquake. A special lunch prepared by a highly skilled chef using Sanriku's rich ingredients is included. [Fee] 50,250 yen (tax included) per person ~ (6 people participating, Japanese guide) [Itinerary] [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Tadashi Kawamata "Ishinomaki Tower" 》Appreciation [12:00] Lunch [13:15] Appreciation of Yuki Kusumi《Tan》, Teppei Kaneuji《Boiled Fantasy (Material Ulay/Ishinomaki)》[13:45] JR《Inside Out》 Experience [14:20 ] Viewing Takeshi Kobayashi's ``CIRCLE of MUSIC in the LIFE'' and Kohei Nawa's ``White Deer (Oshika)'' [15:00] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:30] Dismissal [Experience supplementary information] Relax and enjoy art in a taxi with a professional guide Tour the works. First, take a look at Ishinomaki Tower, which stands in the middle of Ishinomaki. After lunch, move to the Momoura area, a fishing village rich in nature. We will be viewing ``Tan'' and ``Boiled Fantasy (Material Ulay/Ishinomaki)''. Next, we moved to the Ogihama area. You can have the valuable experience of becoming a part of street artist JR's world-famous art project ``Inside Out.'' Furthermore, as you walk along the path by the sea while listening to the sound installation ``CIRCLE of MUSIC in the LIFE,'' you will see the last work of the tour, ``White Deer (Oshika).'' The Oshika Peninsula has been rebuilt from the site of an unprecedented earthquake. This is a tour where you can take a close look at the art nestled in the beautiful nature.

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Travel by helicopter from Tokyo and enjoy a "sky walk over the forest and Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing flight"! Furthermore, after arriving at Fuji Oshino Heliport, transfer to a car and head to Lake Saiko, where you can see Mt. Fuji. A guide will lead you through the pedal kayak HOBIE experience, lunch, and a walk through the sea of ​​trees. This is a day trip plan from Tokyo that includes round-trip helicopter ride and round-trip taxi transportation to the hotel.

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• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

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

• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 09:30

Enjoy your stay at MONS GORA, a private villa created in May 2023, a rental villa with a free-flowing hot spring. Furthermore, this is a special plan that includes dinner at "Maison KEI", located in Gotemba, which was started by Parisian French restaurant "Restaurant KEI" and Japanese confectionery shop "Toraya", and a private tour of the museum!

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

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

• Age 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

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

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

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

• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

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

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• Age 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。

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

A karate experience right near Abeno Harukas, a tourist spot in Osaka! Please come dressed in clothes you can move in!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 07:00

For those looking for an activity to "enjoy fishing" in the sea of Okinawa! KingsSeaRoad's [4-hour fishing boat charter plan] departs from the "Mid-Sea Road" in Uruma City and allows you to enjoy a fishing experience on a chartered boat for your family and friends. Since it is a fully chartered boat, you can concentrate on fishing at your own pace without worrying about the surroundings. The guide will carefully support you, so even beginners and children can feel safe! Includes a photo shooting service by the captain. We can accommodate your requests for Tenya fishing, Gomoku fishing, Gurukun Sabiki, SLJ, etc., so please feel free to contact us. Children under 3 years old are free, toilets are available, and you can participate empty-handed (equipment rental is available), so you can easily participate in between sightseeing. Depending on the catch, you can eat at your accommodation or affiliated restaurant (additional charge). Girls can feel safe with a boat with a toilet. Free rental of GoPro. There is also a chance to encounter colorful fish that are typical of Okinawa and unexpected big fish... Why not make the best memories through fishing in the beautiful sea and sea breeze seen from the boat?

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. All tools will be provided, so please feel free to join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Full-time instructors, including instructors who have experience appearing in media such as television, will give lessons. Vegetarians, Muslims and other people with dietary restrictions can also be accommodated. A dedicated interpreter guide will accompany you so that you don't miss a detailed explanation about the soup stock and dishes. The studio where the lesson will be held depends on the number of students, so we will inform you of the meeting place after the reservation is confirmed. ~ Lesson menu ~ We will make udon from udon + tempura noodles. You will also learn how to make dashi. Feel the essence of Japanese dashi on a customized and immersive tour! Master how to make dashi and make your own udon from scratch. Learn how to make delicious tempura. After the experience, explore the shop to purchase high-quality dashi ingredients and necessary cooking utensils to recreate the taste of Japan in the comfort of your own kitchen. Unleash your culinary creativity and immerse yourself in the rich world of Japanese cuisine with this all-inclusive Dashi-themed experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Let's take a picture with the same pose at the slam dunk spot of comics and movies! Let's compare the place that became the background and the picture drawn in the manga! Let's find Inoue's autograph at Hiratsuka Gymnasium! Feel the mood of the main character at each spot! Let's ride the Enoden!

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• For Family

• 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♪

• For Rainy Days
• 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

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♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity