Things to do in Japan Page 211

• Age 3～Age 90
• 3～4 hours

This plan allows you to rent a kimono and have your photo taken by a photographer at a photo studio attached to a retro cafe near Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine in Osaka. You can enjoy both studio photography and location photography at the shrine. Please wear kimono with your family and partners who will be traveling with you and capture your memories in photos. Would you like to preserve the time with your kimono that will make you smile when you look back on it 10 years from now? We can also store your luggage and arrange delivery, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka while still wearing your kimono after the photo shoot!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Day 1 (previous night) Check-in and overnight stay at your own hotel (1 night with breakfast) 2nd day Hotel - Japanese culture at Kabusanji "Goma burning" experience - Shogi SHOGI event - "Shogi town Takatsuki" ” and experience the charm of shogi and Japanese culture! ! This is an original event that will only be held for 5 days this year due to the event of the tourism restart project! ! You can participate for a limited time only. *The next day after staying at the hotel, you will be transferred to a private vehicle. Experience the Japanese culture of ``Gomadaki'' at Kaminezanji Temple, which has a history of 1,200 years, with a reliable English-speaking guide! ! We will prepare an original lunch of popular Japanese food. We will be holding an event where you can learn about shogi and have fun in Takatsuki City, which is associated with shogi. ■Stay at Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki near Osaka for 1 night with breakfast and large public bath (15 minutes by rapid train from JR Osaka Station) *After staying at the designated hotel, you will meet at the hotel the next day. ■Depart for a half-day sightseeing tour from your hotel (Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki) by private car. AM: Experience Japanese culture Goma-daki at Kaminezanji Temple! ! PM: Please enjoy this tour's original shogi-related workshops, lectures on shogi, instructional games (10 sides for shogi players and female shogi players), etc. at the banquet in the hotel.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Day 1 (previous night) Check-in and overnight stay at your own hotel (1 night with breakfast) 2nd day Hotel - Japanese culture at Kabusanji "Goma burning" experience - Shogi SHOGI event - "Shogi town Takatsuki" ” and experience the charm of shogi and Japanese culture! ! This is an original event that will only be held for 5 days this year due to the event of the tourism restart project! ! You can participate for a limited time only. *The next day after staying at the hotel, you will be transferred to a private vehicle. Experience the Japanese culture of ``Gomadaki'' at Kaminezanji Temple, which has a history of 1,200 years, with a reliable English-speaking guide! ! We will prepare an original lunch of popular Japanese food. We will be holding an event where you can learn about shogi and have fun in Takatsuki City, which is associated with shogi. ■Stay at Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki near Osaka for 1 night with breakfast and large public bath (15 minutes by rapid train from JR Osaka Station) *After staying at the designated hotel, you will meet at the hotel the next day. ■Depart for a half-day sightseeing tour from your hotel (Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki) by private car. AM: Experience Japanese culture Goma-daki at Kaminezanji Temple! ! PM: Please enjoy this tour's original shogi-related workshops, lectures on shogi, instructional games (10 sides for shogi players and female shogi players), etc. at the banquet in the hotel.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 15:00 / 17:00

The koto is a representative Japanese musical instrument that has been around for 1000 years. The melody is very elegant and Japanese. It will be an unforgettable memory of your trip to Japan. In this program, you will actually touch the koto and practice simple songs. Recommended for people who love music.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This is a plan that allows you to experience making "Flower Chozumizu" at Oshijo, which has been used as a setting for novels and movies♪ You can make it with your favorite flowers! You can take a commemorative photo with your own work! Let's enjoy together a valuable experience that can only be done here! For customers from foreign countries, an English-speaking guide will accompany you. [What is Hanachōzu? ] A chozubachi with flowers floating in it before worship.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

A workshop tour where many Kutani ware craftsmen train to learn about their deep love and energy for manufacturing. Many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Tokuda Yasokichi, and many of the former master craftsmen. I have been training in this kiln. A beautiful color technique called "Yosai" is inherited by such a famous Kutani ware family. The colors created by the first generation have been passed down for three generations. It is the energy applied to the work that supports its beauty. From the words of Mr. Yajukichi 4th, "We are born from the soil and return to the soil. We will mold the soil, which is the mother earth, and return to the soil," to each work. I have a deep feeling. In the tour program, you can experience a part of the energy while listening to Mr. Yasoyoshi's commentary in a sacred workshop that you can not usually see. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience traditional ceremonies and meals at Kanda Myojin, which has a 1,300-year history as the guardian deity of Tokyo. The current building was rebuilt in 1934, and you can enter the precious building designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and experience a ritual performed by Shinto priests and shrine maidens called Shoden Sanhai. After the ceremony, it is time for a meal called Naorai. This meal is also included in the traditional ceremony, and you can have a delicious meal while having a valuable experience.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

It is a work made by three-dimensionally combining flowers and animals using kimono fabric and cotton. Kits and tools will be prepared here in advance, so you can participate empty-handed on the day. If you have a request, we will also hold a business trip class at your accommodation.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Let's make cute and unique character bento together! Character bento (character bento) is a bento that uses rice and side dishes to express motifs such as anime characters and animals. The small bowl is filled with surprises and cuteness! Not only is it cute, it is also well-balanced in nutrition. The character bento making experience is a special experience that you can only have while staying in Japan. We look forward to meeting you all. Venue: The event will be held at cooking studios near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato. The location will be announced after booking. Introduction of the venue: Patia Kitchen Studios!・Stylish cooking studios in central Tokyo・Spacious & relaxing studios・Just a few minutes from the nearest train station・Popular with Japanese TV programs Jiro Style Ramen!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Let's make home-cooked meals loved in Japan that cannot be tasted at restaurants! For everyone's health and smiles, Japanese food is particular about nutritional balance, seasoning, and presentation. By cooking and eating home-cooked meals filled with such sincerity, you should be able to deepen your understanding of Japan. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Saikyo-yaki ・Dashi-rolled egg ・Onigiri ・Miso soup *Menu content may change depending on the season

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 73
• 2～3 hours

Morioka was chosen as the 2nd place to visit in the world by the NY Times in 2013★Would you like to take your trip to the next level by joining our "Town Walking Tour"? This 2-hour adventure is filled with rich history and fascinating culture. In addition to recommended cafes on the 2-hour course, we will also visit castle ruins park, red brick building, banya, Gozakyu store, etc. along the course. *If you are not comfortable walking for 2 hours, you can also take a bus or taxi, but in that case, we will discuss the transportation costs with the guide individually.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• Within 1 hour

We offer a simple and informal "table tea ceremony experience". In this experience, you can actually make matcha by yourself while learning the basics of the tea ceremony in one hour. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Demonstration and hands-on experience (30 minutes) First, you will see a demonstration by the instructor. I will explain the specific steps and manners while demonstrating. After that, participants will move on to the experience of actually making matcha. The feature is that you can easily enjoy it using things you have at home, such as handkerchiefs and spoons. ②Enjoy dried sweets (15 minutes) Enjoy dried sweets with matcha green tea. Enjoy a table tea ceremony to your heart's content while enjoying flavorful sweets. ③ Exchange of impressions and opinions (15 minutes) After the experience, we will set aside time to exchange impressions and opinions with the participants. Let's share the memorable moments, what kind of realizations and impressions you had. It is also attractive to be able to freely exchange opinions in an atmosphere that is not formal. The Aime-toi Cooking School's "Table Tea Ceremony Experience" specializes in promoting table tea ceremony that can be easily enjoyed at home. You can use familiar tools such as paper towels, handkerchiefs, and spoons instead of kaishi, chashaku, chakin, and fukusa. While learning the basics of the tea ceremony, enjoy an experience that emphasizes ease and ease.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day

You can rent it any time from 9:30 to 18:30 ♪ *Return it until the same time the next day * Ferry ticket fee is not included ☆…☆…☆…☆…☆ …☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆ From July 2023, regulations on the use of electric scooters on public roads will be relaxed! →If you are 16 years old or older, you will be able to drive an electric scooter without a license and without wearing a helmet (effort required) *Vehicles without a license will be introduced from September onwards. Until then, you'll need a moped license, so let's explore Okinawa on an electric scooter♪☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆＜ Recommended points: Just getting on board is fun! Now you don't have to worry about getting around even on remote islands♪★Used on remote islands as transportation mobility instead of rental car★★No long walking distance★Usage example: Procedure 9 at "Rimo Naha Airport Station store" by the day before sightseeing: At 30:00, go to the "Ferry Zamami" terminal at Tomari Port "Tomarin" 10:00 Depart from Tomari Port 12:00 Arrival at Zamami Port / Tour around remote islands In addition to the above, there are stylish cafes and sightseeing / historical spots etc. How to use it is up to you It's up to you♪ Let's arrange a trip that is a little different from the usual!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

At "Experience-based old private house inn Tabinosha", we will guide you through the seasonal Shizuoka mountain village experience! In this plan, you can enjoy making tea dumplings and taking a walk in the tea plantation♪ From late September to early October, you can also try tea picking! Limited to 1 group per day ♪ Enjoy a tea-filled tea experience in Kakegawa, one of Japan's leading green tea production areas, dyed in autumn colors! Local tea farmers will enjoy making tea dumplings using tea leaves grown with great care by the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System "Chagusaba Farming". It is a plan that you can enjoy the scenery unique to Shizuoka, including the tea plantation that spreads all over.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

At "Experience-based old private house inn Tabinosha", we will guide you through the seasonal Shizuoka mountain village experience! With this plan, you can enjoy making tea dumplings and taking a walk in the tea plantation.From late July to early August, you can also try tea picking! Limited to one group per day♪ Enjoy a tea-filled experience in Kakegawa, one of Japan's leading green tea production areas! Local tea farmers will enjoy making chilled tea dumplings using tea leaves grown with great care by the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System "Chagusaba Farming". It is a plan that you can enjoy the scenery unique to Shizuoka, including the tea plantation that spreads all over.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

At "Experience-based old private house inn Tabinosha", which was renovated from a 70-year-old old house and opened in 2017, we will guide you through the seasonal Shizuoka mountain village experience! In this plan, you can enjoy tea picking experience and BBQ using seasonal ingredients. Limited to 1 group per day♪ Tea picking experience and charcoal-grilled BBQ lunch in Kakegawa, one of Japan's leading green tea producing areas! For the tea picking experience, you can enjoy tea picking under the guidance of a local tea farmer in a tea plantation that is carefully nurtured by the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System "Chagusaba Farming Method". For lunch, we have a BBQ that you can enjoy from the charcoal fire experience. *You can also add the "Goemon bath experience" as an option♪ Experience the scenery unique to Shizuoka and the satoyama experience in an old private house built 70 years ago. Enjoy your luxurious time.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

At "Experience-based traditional Japanese inn Tabinosha," we offer you a mountain village experience that is unique to Shizuoka throughout the four seasons! Located in the northeastern part of Kakegawa City, one of the leading tea producing areas in Shizuoka, this area is loved by locals as the mountain of the tea characters, and the tea plantations spread across the large hills at the foot of Awa-ga-take, a mountain that has been certified as a World Agricultural Heritage site, and high-quality tea has been produced for over 150 years using the Chagusaba farming method. In this plan, you will enjoy a tea picking experience in the tea fields that the tea producers have carefully cultivated. The first tea is picked from late April to mid-May, the second tea is picked in June, and the fourth tea is picked from late September to early October, which are the tea seasons for the producers, so you can enjoy tea picking according to the season. In addition, from late April to early November, you can enjoy tea picking even outside of the tea season, depending on the growth of the tea leaves. However, from late autumn to winter, until around mid-April when the tea season begins, there are no tea leaves to pick, so you will have to roll the tea using tea leaves that you have prepared in advance. Even in that case, we will still guide you to the tea fields and show you the state of the tea buds and how to make tea. You will try your hand at making kettle-fried tea using the tea leaves you picked, by heating, frying and rolling them in an iron pot. Let's make your own delicious, one-of-a-kind original tea!

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

At "Experience-based old private house inn Tabinosha", which was renovated from a 70-year-old old house and opened in 2017, we will guide you through the seasonal Shizuoka mountain village experience! In this plan, you can enjoy BBQ using seasonal ingredients along with picked tea. Limited to one group per day! Enjoy a charcoal-grilled BBQ lunch at an old private house in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, one of Japan's leading green tea producing areas! In the verdant backyard surrounded by bamboo groves and streams, you can enjoy a charcoal fire, a BBQ using seasonal ingredients, and delicious local tea! You can also add a "Goemon bath experience" as an option ♪ Why don't you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and have an extraordinary experience like living in a tea village? The ingredients and equipment are prepared, so it's easy to come empty-handed! !

• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day

You can rent it any time from 9:30 to 18:30 ♪ *Return it until the same time the next day * Ferry ticket fee is not included ☆…☆…☆…☆…☆ …☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆ From July 2023, regulations on the use of electric scooters on public roads will be relaxed! →If you are 16 years old or older, you will be able to drive an electric scooter without a license and without wearing a helmet (effort required) *Vehicles without a license will be introduced from September onwards. Until then, you'll need a moped license, so let's explore Okinawa on an electric scooter♪☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆…☆＜ Recommended points: Just getting on board is fun! Now you don't have to worry about getting around even on remote islands♪★Used on remote islands as transportation mobility instead of rental car★★No long walking distance★Usage example: Procedure 9 at "Rimo Naha Airport Station store" by the day before sightseeing: At 30:00, go to the "Ferry Zamami" terminal at Tomari Port "Tomarin" 10:00 Depart from Tomari Port 12:00 Arrival at Zamami Port / Tour around remote islands In addition to the above, there are stylish cafes and sightseeing / historical spots etc. How to use it is up to you It's up to you♪ Let's arrange a trip that is a little different from the usual!

• For Groups

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

Kutani Kobo has many ceramic boxes filled with the traditions of Kinzan kiln, and they have many fans for the worldview and charm of their works, and they use gold leaf that they create independently (Kinrande). ) Nishikiyama kiln pursues works. Yoshida Yoshida, the second generation, is widely known as a Living National Treasure of Kutani ware. In this program, you can make an original ring case that you can use for a lifetime based on the traditional techniques cultivated at Kinzan Kiln, which can be said to be a transcendent skill. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 14:00

Experience matcha green tea with Kutani ware in a tatami room in a townhouse full of culture. The current owner, Mr. Yukio Uchida, takes over the pottery shop in his parents' house, and he himself creates works by overglaze painting as a Kutani ware artist. In addition to being able to see and purchase Kutani ware at the shop on the 1st floor, the atelier on the 2nd floor of the machiya-style pottery shop is open to the public, allowing visitors to see Mr. Uchida painting. We also serve matcha green tea in Kutani tea bowls made by the artist. Come and experience the world of Kutani ware, which flourished in an elegant culture.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

It is a meal plan at a long-established restaurant in Little Kyoto "Kamo" in Hokuetsu ♪ <Kiyountei Yamashige> Founded 180 years ago. The shop name "Yamaju" is derived from the fact that the first generation was called "Kamiyama no Shigebei" and was popular. At the time of its founding, it ran a bathhouse called "Yuya Chojuyu," which was a popular place to soak in hot water, eat leisurely, and drink alcohol. In the Taisho era, I also worked on Western food. Since then, it has been operating as a Japanese restaurant. In 1959 and 20th year, the imperial family visited us. You can spend a comfortable space with a pure Japanese-style space and the cuisine and hospitality unique to a long-established restaurant. It was published in the 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata. Fall 2021 The building was certified as a national registered tangible cultural property.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

VIP BBQ! !! Course fee x number of people + 1 booth ¥ 10,000 (up to 6 people) VIP on the terrace on the 2nd floor BBQ! !! !! There is a feeling of privacy You can relax comfortably on the sofa seat. [All-you-can-drink included! ] A super-easy course that saves you the trouble of cutting vegetables by coming empty-handed! !! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please come empty-handed. You can bring in the ingredients you want to bake!

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• For Family

• Age 18～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A lot of people from overseas are participating because they want to study Japanese animation technology. Why don't you draw a manga together with an active animator in Kyoto, the mecca of anime⁇My friend is an animator who participates in the production of a famous anime in Japan. Together with that friend, I made this project so that foreigners could experience Japanese anime culture as much as possible. Now that digitalization is progressing, it is easy to express cartoon effect lines and screen tones, but this experience will be done entirely by hand. I think it will be an impressive and interesting experience. Host this experience with a friend. [Animator Profile] KIMIYO NAKAMURA2002 Kyoto Saga University of Arts Junior College Department Illustration study 2002-4 Joined Kyoto Animation Video Experienced In-Between Animation 2020 Working as a freelance animator <Work> Video: In-Between Animation Video inspection: In-Between Check Original picture: Key Animation Animation director: Animation Director You may hear a rare story about being involved in the work of a world-famous animation. Would you like to draw a manga with us? ? Even I, an amateur, was able to draw well, so please feel free to participate even if you have no experience! 〜Experience flow〜 ①14:00 Self-introduction & explanation of the experience ②14:30 Experience start draft→Inking→Beta→White→Tone paste ③16:45 Break Snacks and drinks are prepared. ④17:00 finish ⑤18:00 dissolution

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Why don't you wear kimono, which is Japanese culture, and take a stroll through the streets of Gyoda? ? You can choose from a wide variety of kimonos and yukatas to wear. You can also choose an original kimono with a pattern related to Gyoda City♪We can keep your luggage, so you can change into a kimono at "Fujiya Gofukuten" and walk around the Japanese heritage city empty-handed! For those who participate, we will present a set of 3 konpeitou (color is up to you) as a souvenir with the motif of "Hana Temizu", which is a new highlight in Gyoda City.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 89
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

It is a townscape walking tour of the world heritage Iwami Ginzan. On this tour, you will walk around the historic townscape of the World Heritage Site with a local guide from the Iwami Ginzan Guide Association. *Please note that this tour does not visit the mine shaft where silver was mined. The people of the town have continued to live in consideration of the landscape while protecting the ruins. As you walk through the town, you can feel the way of life that unites the community and values the town. During the tour, you will stop by a long-established confectionery shop that has been around since the Edo period and enjoy interacting with the locals. At Kanzeonji Temple, you can see the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ruins and the townscape lined with red Sekishu tiles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide. One bottle of mineral water is provided for each participant. After the tour, you will receive a souvenir of your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

Shikwasa chopsticks making experience The wood used is a pruned Shikwasa tree from Ogimi Village. Studio Uruhashi directly enters the mountain and collects it. A friendly craftsman will teach you gently and it is a safe craft, so children from 3 years old can experience it.

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 14:10

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Kariya Course~] Kariya is located in the northeastern part of Awaji Island and has prospered as a fishing town since ancient times. You can experience calligraphy at "Choonji", which is located on the hill of the temporary house and has valuable books of celebrities who became models for novels. This is a town walking tour that touches on the history and culture of Awaji. The chief priest of Choonji is a famous calligrapher. You can enjoy calligraphy as if you were drawing a picture, freely and according to your heart. Main course Meet at Minami-no-Machi bus stop on the Awagami Awahime Bus ⇒ Calligraphy experience at Choonji Temple and visit Sazo Idemitsu's book ⇒ Kotoshironushi Shrine ⇒ Sennenichi Sake Brewery (sake brewery tour and sake tasting) ⇒ dissolution

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 12:40

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Parche Kaori no Yakata Course~] Awaji Island, where fragrant wood was first introduced to Japan, is now a local industry for incense sticks and incense, and boasts the highest production volume in Japan. After seeing various exhibits related to fragrance at the “Parche Kaoru no Yakata”, a facility with the theme of fragrance, you can experience making incense. Afterwards, we will visit a demonstration experiment site where herbs are grown in a medium made from recycled polyester fibers. Main course Meet at the "Parche Kaori no Yakata/Parche Kaori no Yu" bus stop on the "Awagami Awahime Bus" ⇒ Visit the facility ⇒ Experience making incense ⇒ Visit the greenhouse ⇒ Visit "STYLEM AGRI LABO" ⇒ Dismiss at the site * "Parche" The "Awagami Awahime Bus Southern Sightseeing Tour", which stops at the Kaori no Yakata/Parche Kaori no Yu bus stop, operates only on weekends and holidays from March 19th to November 3rd.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ～Izanagi Jingu Course～】Izanagi Jingu, which enshrines two gods, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and appears in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. Experience a special formal worship at the worship hall of Izanagi Jingu. Main course Meet at "Izanagi Jingu-mae" bus stop of "Awajin Awahime Bus" ⇒ Special formal worship at Izanagi Jingu ⇒ Stroll around Izanagi Jingu ⇒ End

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