Things to do in Japan Page 17
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.
- Age 3~Age 60
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00
Would you like to participate in a sushi-making experience? Sushi is a dish that symbolizes Japanese food culture. Making sushi with your own hands is one of the best ways to enjoy Japanese food! In our class, our friendly staff will support you and help you have a fun sushi-making experience. Let's spend a special time together while experiencing Japanese culture! ~ About the class ~ Our sushi-making experience started in Tokyo in 2025. With the theme of "experiencing the charm of Japanese food", this class was born from the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture with people from all over the world. ~ Sushi you can experience ~ There are various types of sushi in Japan, but in our class you can learn two particularly popular types. ① Nigiri sushi A traditional Japanese style of sushi that is simple yet profound. Let's make plump and beautiful nigiri sushi while learning the techniques of the craftsman! ② Roll sushi A rolled sushi style that is very popular overseas. You can try making your own original roll sushi using colorful ingredients! ~ Class flow (about 2 hours) ~ In the first half, you will learn the history and basic methods of making sushi, and then try making sushi yourself! In the second half, you can make your own sushi and enjoy the finished sushi. There is also a photo spot in the store, so you can take memorable photos! ▼Location The class venue is located in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo. (5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station) Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's most famous entertainment and shopping districts. While there are many skyscrapers, there is also the nature of Shinjuku Gyoen, so it is recommended to enjoy a stroll before or after class! ▼Instructor & Staff All classes are conducted in English. Staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with entertaining and fun lessons. We will do our best to help you make your memories in Japan even more special! Why not experience Japanese food culture while enjoying making sushi in Tokyo? Please feel free to join us!
- Age 2~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:30
We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.
- Age 3~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00
Experience the beauty and history of traditional Japanese paper that is over a thousand years old! A workshop where you can experience Japanese paper making. Starting with an explanation of washi making, you can experience how traditional washi is made from wood. In the workshop, we will make postcards with two different designs, Falling Water Paper, and A5 size paper. While the washi is drying, we will offer Japanese sweets along with a unique "washi tea". The mascot cat “Kami” will always welcome you at the shop! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Briefly explain the flow of the workshop (5 minutes) We will briefly explain the raw materials for washi paper. ②Experience the process of making washi paper, including ``peeling'' the outer layer of the mulberry tree and ``beating'' the wood fibers. (20 minutes) We will briefly introduce the process of making washi paper with a demonstration. ③Handmade washi paper making (60 to 80 minutes) A total of 4 sheets of postcard size (fortune, gauze, falling water) and A5 size washi ④Press and dry by machine. In the meantime, washi tea time (20 minutes).Wait for it to dry while eating washi tea and Japanese sweets.⑤Complete the surveyAfter completing the survey, we will give you a dried washi postcard and the workshop will end.
- Age 4~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00
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- Age 6~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 08:30 / 12:30
Raft means "a raft", and rafting literally means "going down a raft". It is an outdoor sport where you can enjoy going down torrents with a special rubber boat! The fun of rafting is, of course, the intensity of what is called a natural roller coaster! ! A large rubber boat exclusively for river rafting is used, and you can easily experience the torrent rafting with a professional guide! Sometimes you can swim in the slow flow, and sometimes you can dive from the rocks.When the water level rises, adventure rafting limited upstream start long courses are also held! !
- Age 5~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00
Hiroshima Prefecture allows you to experience low temperature, anhydrous, sugar off, and cooking! Evolved Hiroshima Okonomiyaki (MOON Skillet) Steamed sausages and root vegetables (Tatara pot, low temperature anhydrous) Highly watered bread (Tatara pot / stone oven effect) Postprandial CAFE In the pottery experience, you can choose "Tebineri" or "Clay sheet". A hot dog made from a clay pot and drinks are also included!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 08:30 / 12:30
Raft means "a raft", and rafting literally means "going down a raft". It is an outdoor sport where you can enjoy going down torrents on a special rubber boat. The fun of rafting is, of course, the intensity of what is called a natural roller coaster! ! A large rubber boat exclusively for river rafting is used, and you can easily experience the torrent rafting with a professional guide. Sometimes you can swim in the slow flow, and sometimes you can dive from the Kiai Ippatsu Rock! When the water rises, we also hold a long course that starts in the upper stream only for adventure rafting! !
初めて会社の同僚と参加させて頂きました。 一緒に参加された他の方たちもとてもユニークで楽しかったです。たくさん笑いました。 何よりもガイドさんも「楽しい!!」とおっしゃってたのがとても印象的で素敵でした。 またお邪魔したいと思います。ありがとうございました!
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00
It is a plan where you can experience a thrashing. You can learn the techniques from the famous hurricane hawk warriors to the serious hawk warriors. It will be about 90 minutes experience.
- Age 18~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
Staying at traditional Japanese dojo, including experiences of martial arts, hot springs, shrines etc. It is a camp experience experience tour where you can experience Japanese culture. It will be an experience of 2 days / night.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Parents and children can enjoy a ninja experience using safe tools. Please join us to commemorate your trip to Japan! It is a tour for foreigners, but Japanese people can also attend with them. It will be about 90 minutes experience.
- Age 14~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
It is a plan for foreigners. This is a complete program that you can experience "Skilled by Japanese Swords (serious)" and "Ninja Shuriken toss", and also award certificates, commemorative photography, and ninja goods shopping. It will be about 90 minutes experience.
- Age 12~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.
- Age 8~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
By taking this class, you will not only learn about cooking but also gain a deeper understanding of Japan especially koji and miso, which are basis of Japanese cuisine and longevity, making your travel even more special!The location is very convenient, just a few minutes walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, the heart of Tokyo. You won't be annoyed by the weather condition! The kitchen is beautiful. In the beginning, there is a lecture about Japanese fermented foods (especially koji and miso) then we cook lunch together:- Rice- Miso soup- Main dish (Sautéed chicken or deep fried tofu (for vegans)- Two vegetable side dishes- Dessert* The menu will be changed depending on the seasons.* Vegan version is available but we will share the kitchen with non-vegan version. Please ask for vegan option before you apply.* Please mention if you have any allergen restrictions.
- Age 13~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:30
Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪
- Age 15~Age 100
- 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 / 16:30 / 17:00
Sashiko is like Japanese embroidery. You have experience to make Sashiko needle mountain. The patten is "Hydrangea" pattern. It's a traditional Japanese pattern. === What you experience === Step 1: Choose a fabric and a thread color. Step 2: Transfer pattern on fabric. Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching. Step 4: Make needle mountain. Completed!! ========== You can take the needle mountain away. Please enjoy the stitching with it!!
I had a great time doing this sashiko workshop. Keiko was very kind and explained how to do things very well. It may be more difficult if you don't have any prior experience with hand sewing but it is still doable with some patience and concentration. We did not finish the project but were given instructions on how to finish the piece. You learn all the skills you will need in the time allotted. The shop was easy to find using the instructions given on the canoha website.
- Age 6~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Ise Katagami is a traditional craft of Mie Prefecture. Make a bookmark using the stencil paper! It has also been selected as a Mie Good Design. We have many cute designs related to lucky items and Ise-Shima. Stamp fish and flowers made with Ise Katagami on the backing paper. Why not experience the traditional culture of Mie Prefecture?
- Age 4~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00
You can experience making Japanese cuisine in Asakusa, Tokyo! The dishes we will prepare include seasonal vegetables with sesame dressing, fried eggs, tofu miso soup made from dashi stock, and 9 types of colorful temari sushi.Would you like to join us in making delicious Japanese cuisine in a beautiful traditional house? The teachers are veteran and kind Japanese housewives! The dishes are nutritious, beautiful to look at, and full of ancient wisdom! We offer high-quality Japanese dishes such as Edo Kiriko, Arita ware, and Kutani ware. Please feel free to come and visit a Japanese family. Children can join in the fun too! We look forward to seeing you brightly and happily!
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00
In the rabbit cafe "Ujibibi" in Ikebukuro, it is a plan that can meet real rabbits. You can enjoy it as if you came home as if you were as rabbits in a homey shop. With a drink, I can play with cute Rabbit Mr. one hour plenty. In this plan, you can give one snack.
- Age 10~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
You can experience a live Koto performance in an intimate, small-group setting. You will also learn about the history of the Koto and the deeper meanings behind this beautiful instrument.
- Age 13~Age 70
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:30
Canyoning is a tour where you can enjoy nature by walking in the clean water at the headwaters of the river, letting yourself in the flow of the river, jumping into the river, and sliding on a natural waterslide. Why don't you enjoy the short summer in Hokkaido ♪
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00
Ikebukuro It is a plan that you can meet with a real rabbit at the Usagi Cafe "Usabibi". In the at-home shop, you can enjoy it as if you came back to a house with a rabbit. With a drink, you can play with a cute rabbit for a full hour, on loan. ※ We can cope to one set of 10 people.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00
In the rabbit cafe "Ujibibi" in Ikebukuro, it is a plan that can meet real rabbits. You can enjoy it as if you came back to the house where you rarely have a rabbit in a homey shop. With a drink, I can play with cute Rabbit Mr. one hour plenty.
- Age 18~Age 65
- 1 Day or more
- 07:30
Aim for the summit of Mt. Fuji with an English guide and a small group. Use the free rest area and paid luggage storage at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji. Climb Mt. Fuji with peace of mind with a small-group tour. Secure a mountain hut at the 8th station, which is favorable for climbing. A rest area is set up at the 5th station, and after descending, soothe your fatigue in a hot spring. Meet your guide in Shinjuku and board a bus to Mt. Fuji. Take a rest at the 5th station and leave your luggage. Proceed to the 8th station and check in at the mountain hut. Take a rest at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji. All meals during the tour are included. Enjoy two lunches, one dinner, and one breakfast. After descending, soothe your fatigue in a hot spring. Face towels and bath towels are available for free. Work gloves and one bottle of mineral water (500ml) are included. If you need climbing equipment, you can rent it in advance. For female groups or women traveling alone, buses and mountain huts are always women-only, and there is also a women-only rest area at the 5th station.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours /2~3 hours
At Naniwa no Yu, we use 100% natural hot springs that boast an abundant amount of hot water from 659 meters underground. The hot water that softens the stratum corneum of the skin and emulsifies secret substances is called "beauty hot water" because of its properties. At Naniwa no Yu, you can enjoy the 8th-floor panorama of the "bijin-yu," which draws water from the source. Would you like to take a break and give yourself a luxurious reward in your daily life? [Note] On the day of the event, it is necessary to present a [Voucher with a special QR code]. Please bring the voucher sent by message or email after booking and present it on the day. * You only need to present [Voucher with exclusive QR code], and you do not need to present Activity Japan reservation confirmation email and My Page. *This ticket does not specify the date and time. Regardless of the date you select when applying, we will send you a [Voucher with a dedicated QR code] that is valid for 3 months after purchase. (This can only be used once.) Please note that orders placed after 16:00 on weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will be shipped on the next business day.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30
●Complex facility in nature "Morihan Bettei" operated by SARABiO Onsen Microbiology Laboratory ●Original lotion handmade with patented Beppu Onsen algae extract and medicinal herb aroma! ●Why don't you make your own cosmetics according to your skin concerns? ●Let's aim to improve immunity while doing skin care♪
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
Why don't you try Shinshu soba, the taste of Shinshu? Start by mixing the powder and water, knead, stretch and cut. Explanations in an easy-to-understand manner even for the first time. We take turns for several people to mix the powder and water, but from the kneading stage you can experience each one. Time required about 90 minutes. You can experience from 2 people to 250 people (up to 300 people) at the same time. (Apron, tools, etc. Number of participants you Yes prepared in minutes)
- Age 7~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 14:00
For those interested in traditional performing arts...Two up-and-coming young performers of Noh and Rakugo will invite you into the world of traditional performing arts, providing explanations and hands-on experience so that even first-time visitors can easily understand and enjoy the show.
- Age 0~Age 90
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00
You can interact with all kinds of owls, large and small, and one reptile of your choice. You can enjoy stroking their heads or taking commemorative photos with them on your hands. You can also feed them as an option, so you can spend an exciting time. ★Introduction to our owl staff★Snowy owl, great horned owl, Bengal eagle owl, African eagle owl, hare owl, barn owl, African scops owl, Asian sparrow owl, little owl, tawny owl, African ostrich owl, Abyssinian eagle owl★Introduction to our reptile staff★Bear-eared dragon, leopard gecko, thorny agama, blue-tongued skink, panther chameleon, veiled chameleon, tortoise, corn snake, ball python, and other various lizards, geckos, chameleons, turtles, and snakes
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 18:30
This is a special experience where you can experience Japan's oldest performing art, "Sato Kagura," right before your eyes in a hidden practice hall that is normally off-limits to the public.
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