Things to do in Japan Page 223

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Tour of Kishiwada, a fortress city with a different culture from Osaka and Kyoto. On this tour, you will visit Kishiwada, a fortress city that protected Osaka, Kyoto, and the Edo Shogunate from behind the scenes. Kishiwada City was an important base for defending Osaka and Kyoto from the Wakayama area, and at the same time connected Wakayama and Osaka through the Kishu Kaido road, playing a role in supporting the economic development of Osaka and Kyoto. Due to this historical background, Kishiwada has a strong presence of its own unique culture and traditions, including the Danjiri Festival, and you can experience a culture that is a little different from that of Osaka and Kyoto.

• Age 30～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Would you like to spend a special time to heal your mind and body? This tour allows you to taste fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits in a natural environment and reset your daily fatigue in a hot spring. We offer a luxurious time that you cannot experience in the city. Kishiwada City has many natural scenery such as Kumeda Pond, the largest pond in Osaka, and the mountain path of Ushitakiyama. This tour takes you around the local scenery by bicycle. For lunch, you will have a lunch made with plenty of locally grown vegetables and fruits. This tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace by bicycle. And at the end of the tour, you will soothe your fatigue in a natural hot spring. This cycling tour will heal your mind and body in a landscape different from that of the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. And sake brewing, which was recently registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will visit a 200-year-old sake brewery to see how sake is made. You can also learn about Japanese culture. At the end, you will also have a sake tasting, which will relax your body and mind.

• Pickup Service

• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A 32ft classic resort cruiser is available for private hire! Up to 8 people can board. BYO Free! Welcome drinks and snacks are provided! Additional drinks are also available on board. (Various types from 600 yen) If you would like to include meals, you can choose a lunch box or hors d'oeuvres from the options. Please relax and enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay. <Time required> Approximately 90 minutes <Course> [Depart] Gururi Park Boat Pier ➡ Rainbow Bridge ➡ Short break in the waters of Odaiba Marine Park ➡ [Arrive] Gururi Park Boat Pier Enjoy it for a variety of occasions, such as cherry blossom viewing, small parties, dates for two, group dates, photogenic girls' parties, stylish boys' parties, Tokyo sightseeing, family trips, year-end parties, New Year's parties, dinner parties, halal-friendly, graduation parties, welcoming and farewell parties, relaxation, stress relief, stress relief, change of mood, and refreshment. Foreigners are also welcome! We can accommodate a variety of requests, such as decorations and surprises for Halloween parties, Christmas parties, birthday parties, etc., so please feel free to contact us.

• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

At Ryokusaikan, where tourist spots including Aobayama, including the ruins of Sendai Castle, the foundation of Sendai City, and Aobayama facing the Hirose River that runs through the center of Sendai City, are concentrated, you can experience the unique culture of Sendai, and through the experiences of the townspeople and samurai of the castle town of Sendai, you can reminisce about the glorious past. It is said that when Sendai Castle was built, stonemasons performed the "Sparrow Dance" in front of Date Masamune. On this tour, you can experience the "Sparrow Dance", which is still performed in Sendai today.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

A pairing dinner will be held by restaurant owner Yuka Izawa at Restaurant Shozan, run by Izawaya Katsuyama Sake Brewery, one of Sendai's leading sake breweries. In a private space created by renovating a sake brewery in the old castle town, Izawa herself will personally provide a guide in Japanese, English, and Chinese about the restaurant's unique pairings and sake. Enjoy a variety of unpasteurized sake that is hard to find on the market, as well as a special menu created just for this tour to enhance the flavor of the sake. *Professional Thai interpreters can also be arranged for this tour.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★What is a snowshoe experience?★ It is an experience of walking on snow wearing "Western snowshoes" that allow you to easily walk on deep snow that is difficult to walk on with shoes. By spreading the surface area of the sole of your foot, your weight is distributed and you are less likely to sink into the snow, making it easier to walk around. When you hear "snowshoeing," many people think of mountain climbing, but our experience is a snowshoeing experience that takes you a little way from the slopes into nature! Even those who are not physically fit can enjoy it ♪ Depending on the snow conditions, you can sled down the slopes! Run through the snow fields! Jump into the snow! Why not leave the slopes and enter nature to try snowshoeing? [Reservation period] December 24th to March 28th (planned) [Experience time] ① 10:00-11:30 ② 13:00-14:30 ③ 15:00-16:30 [Price] 8 years old and above: 4,500 yen per person [Target age] 8 years old and above [Time required] Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes [Access method] 5 minutes from Yuzawa IC, 12 minutes walk from Echigo Yuzawa Station, 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Ekimae Bus Stop

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

When we first started as a kimono shop, we at tokinowa have been proposing kimono that are all of high quality. After getting dressed, you can freely stroll around the historic Kashino Club residence. Enjoy Japanese sweets made with Wasanbon and our chef's handmade yuzu Basque cheesecake along with Awa Bancha tea, a Tokushima specialty, and spend a relaxing, extraordinary time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 17:30

The fresh fish prepared by the chef right in front of you is superb! The delicate knife skills are also a highlight. Sushi, the soul food of Japan, is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. (10 pieces, soup included) A special sushi lunch in the "Former Kashino Family Residence", a nationally registered tangible cultural property, is an extraordinary experience. In the summer, you can enjoy fireworks in the atmospheric garden from evening to night!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Learn more about kimono in this exclusive experienceMy service is for anyone who wants to know more about kimono and how to wear an authentic one by themselves. Have a wonderful time experiencing this in the country side west of downtown Tokyo, in Hino City. This is a class held at a home in Hino City, a suburb of Tokyo, where you don't just get dressed in a kimono, but you try putting it on yourself. There is a lot to learn by actually doing it while listening to a simple explanation of kimono, such as what is used and in what order to wear it. Everything you need is provided. Please come and experience it. ～Flow of the experience～9:50 Meeting10:00 Arrive at the venue. Explain the flow of the day. (Short break)10:20 Choosing a kimonochoose what they want to wear on the day of the event from the kimonos prepared in advance.10:30 lesson start12:00 End of lesson After the lesson, after taking pictures of each person and spending time with them, we took a short break and dismissed when all the mini-courses (optional) on how to use furoshiki were over.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

You can make a Japanese-style flower brooch in a stylish space in Omotesando by choosing your favorite Japanese-style ribbon, flowers, leaves, nuts, etc. After making the brooch, you will have tea time and take photos.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

・This plan involves going around Irabu Island counterclockwise while light trolling, and finally returning under the Irabu Bridge. Since it is light trolling, even beginners can enjoy the excitement of getting a bite and the view from offshore!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a time-free plan for groups and educational trips. The tour will be conducted according to your time schedule. Rafting tour course distance: 5.5 km Experience time: 1.5 hours Time required from meeting to disbanding: 240 to 270 minutes (Requests) Depending on the school, we will respond to requests such as splashing water, falling into the water, and no swimming (Service) Photos and video data (approximately 200 to 500 photos) will be provided (Safety) A support car will run alongside the boat from the start to the finish

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

⚫︎Easy fishing experience nearby ~ No need to prepare any equipment! This plan allows even beginners to enjoy fishing safely in a location about 20 minutes away from the port during a break in your trip.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

[Breathtaking views, photogenic, sacred place, thrill] How about a light cruise while experiencing the wind and splashes on a high-speed bass fishing boat on Lake Kawaguchi! ? Photos will surely look great with the sparkle of the lake surface and the scenery of the four seasons, and on a fine day, with the magnificent Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage Site, in the background. We promise you a high-grade experience that you can't usually experience. ~ Flow of the day ~ When you arrive at the meeting place on the day, we will accept you. We will explain the tour and precautions. After the explanation, we will start and the captain will guide you. We will also explain how to fish. We will also go around the photo spots! * Please follow the captain's instructions as it will be a high-speed boat. We are not responsible for any injuries or loss of valuables if you do not follow the instructions. The tour may be canceled due to weather. Fish caught will be released. Depending on the season, it may not be possible to do 3 hours because it gets dark early. It can accommodate 3 customers.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Enjoy Kawagoe's specialty sweet potatoes, bread soaked in milk, and "Koedo Kurobuta pork" from Ohno Farm, which has been raised with great care and effort! Enjoy a barbecue under the blue sky! Fresh vegetables grown on our own farm and souvenirs are also included.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon hot pot *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

<Introducing an unknown old-style folk house cafe in Yokohama♪> When you think of Yokohama, you probably imagine a big city, right? In fact, Yokohama has many historic buildings with a long history, and cafes using old-style houses are secretly booming! Why is there a cafe here? What is the history of this building? We will tell you the inside story of this place and the story behind the birth of the cafe as we head to the location. After you have had a wonderful time, we will take you to the nearest station of your choice. Experience the true charm of Yokohama! ★Make your reservation early!!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

This is an experience in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture called "Let's eat delicious ramen at home." We will teach you how to make delicious ramen that tastes just like it's served at a restaurant using commercially available ramen. The key is to carefully prepare and arrange each ingredient one by one. This way, you will be able to enjoy restaurant-quality ramen at home. Since the class is limited to a small number of people, we can provide careful service and even beginners can feel at ease. If you wish, we can accompany you from the shopping for ingredients. Let's enjoy making Japanese ramen, which everyone loves, together.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 65
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Work together as a team to "escape from a deserted island lol" by building a raft using logs, bamboo, drifting buoys, etc., and setting off on an adventure out to sea!

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This experience includes matcha tea and Japanese sweets. It will be held in a Japanese-style room in the Umeda area, which is very convenient for transportation. You will also learn the basic etiquette of tea ceremony, so even beginners can feel at ease. You will make your own matcha, so you can experience the real tea ceremony, unlike an experience where you only drink it. After the matcha and Japanese sweets, you can also experience sencha tea and enjoy sencha. The instructor will give a detailed explanation of the difference between matcha and sencha.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30

Let's make Japanese dishes together at our cooking studio in Nagoya. What is your favorite Japanese food? Using carefully selected fresh ingredients, we can create dishes such as ramen, sushi, and tempura that meet your requests. Of course, customers with children can also participate. Let's cook Japanese food together and have fun! After the meal, handmade seasonal Japanese sweets and Japanese tea are also included.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 18:00

▼Children and beginners are also welcome♪▼Staff will give you a lesson on how to ride▼Safe because it is a bayPlan descriptionWhy not try rowing out on a paddle board into the sea dyed in the sunset? In the evening, the waves and wind calm down, so you can experience SUP (stand up paddle board) in the calm sea. Even if you are a beginner to SUP, you can rest assured because the staff will give you careful instruction! We will guide you to the best sunset viewing spot. You will be sure to be impressed by the moment when the setting sun shines on Okinawa's beautiful sea☆ *Drone shooting option can be added (as the number of drones is limited, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, it may not be possible to accept depending on the weather.) *The start time is 6:00 p.m., but the sunset time varies depending on the season, so we will inform you of the time by phone (or reservation email). [Plan contents] ■Time: Approximately 2 hours It will be held in Nagura Bay, which is famous for its sunsets. (In front of EVOL's shop) *As this is an activity that is significantly affected by tides and wind, we may refuse your reservation, so please understand. *The sunset time may vary depending on the season, so the staff will contact you at the time of reservation about the start time. *Please wear a swimsuit or clothes that you don't mind getting wet. *There is no locker room. Please leave your valuables with you and bring only the minimum amount of luggage. Member of Ishigaki City Tourism Association ■We will refuse to allow you to participate in the tour if you are pregnant, under the influence of alcohol, or if we determine that you are unable to drive properly. ■If you have any questions about the pick-up location or participating in the tour on the day, please feel free to contact us. ■Notes■*If danger is expected due to bad weather, we may call you to cancel. *Please note that we may interrupt the tour if you do not follow the guide's instructions or engage in dangerous behavior. ■About cancellations*There is no cancellation fee if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. *We apologize for any inconvenience caused by cancellations the day before the reservation, but we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the basic fee as it will be a nuisance to other customers who were unable to make a reservation. Cancellations on the day of the tour will be charged 100% of the basic fee. *There is no cancellation fee if it rains or there is a natural disaster on the day of the tour.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

In Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we provide a service for foreign tourists visiting Japan, where they can cook and eat Japanese home-cooked meals together and experience Japanese culture. Why not cook with our friendly staff and get a taste of Japanese home cooking that you can't get at a restaurant? After your meal, we also offer Japanese matcha tea and tea sweets. You can learn about the origins of Japanese cuisine, and you can take home the recipes you cooked that day. After eating, please try your hand at wearing a yukata.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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.

• Pickup Service

• Age 15～Age 75
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

【Course Outline】The course takes place in Toke region, located in the middle of Chiba peninsula (about 30 minutes from both Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean). This area is the highest elevation in Chiba City and is upstream of three rivers (Kashima River, Murata River, and Konaka River) that flow into the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo Bay, and Tone River.This course takes advantage of this topography to provide a mindful experience of letting the current of the Boso Peninsula's water veins flow through you (surrendering your body and mind to gravity). At some points, we will allow 3 to 5 minutes to get away from the mindset of "I have to do something" and have a time to be in a state of blank amazement (a time to let 1) Breath of sapiens Zen walk (approx 3.6km) along the dragon vein from Showa-no-mori park, the highest natural park in Chiba City and one of the largest in Chiba Prefecture. 2) Yomogi (Mugwort) herb steaming sauna (by Megumi aka Meguru_kenko.pro)3) Omakase sushi with the ingredients (except some fishes) that are produced by the same community (by Shinya aka sushi_sapiens))

• For Rainy Days

• 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 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Seaside Discovery Tour: Guided Fish Market Tour with Authentic Seto Inland Sea Tastingand Local Breakfast Delights!Exclusive Market Exploration:・Venture into a typically off-limits market with our expert guide.Secretive Auction Experience:・Observe live auctions using unique gestures for communication. Frozen Adventure:・Tour a freezer storage where even wet towels can freeze.Middle Wholesaler Shop Visit:・Explore a shop featuring a variety of local fish from Seto Inland Sea and Nearby Coastal Areas.・Discover techniques for maintaining good quality and freshness.・Sample Seto Inland Sea delicacies, including fresh sashimi featuring local specialities.Culinary Delight: ・Enjoy a two-hour guided tour concluding with a delightful fish-based breakfast at a renowned restaurant favored by market professionals.

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Guided Lunch-inclusive Fisherman's Visit and Harbor Stoll Tour.Boat Visit with a Guide:・Explore a local fisherman's boat accompanied by a guide.Interview Sessions with a Fisherman:・Conduct a personalized one-on-one interview with the fisherman. The guide will facilitate aconversation covering topics such as the caught fish, fishing techniques, types of boats, beliefs in" funarama" (boat spirits), marine litter and the challenges and rewards of being a fisherman.Taxi Transfer Experience after Harbor Area Exploration:After a leisurely stroll near the fishing port, take a taxi to the Umimachi Shopping Street.Culinary Delight:・Enjoy a two-hour guided tour concluding with a delightful fish-based lunch at the renowned,long-established Eatery, Okeichan, favored by market professionals

• 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 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.