Things to do in Japan Page 230

• Age 5～Age 100
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• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are manufactured on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. This is a valuable experience where you can visit an incense manufacturer that has been manufacturing incense since 1905 and still maintains traditional handmade manufacturing methods, learn about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experience part of the manufacturing process while receiving a lecture from a veteran craftsman. After learning the basics of incense from a fragrance master called a "Koshi" at an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, you will receive a lecture from a veteran craftsman and experience part of the actual manufacturing process. It is a valuable opportunity to listen to the craftsman's story! *The experience will involve cutting the sticks into bonkiri (a bonkiri stick) and putting them raw on the sticks.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it by hand, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original incense. After learning the basics of incense by visiting a manufacturer of incense sticks on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks, and learning about the history and knowledge of fragrance of Awaji Island incense sticks, as well as the traditional manufacturing process, it's time to make your own incense! Choose the color of the incense, put the ingredients and water in a mortar and knead. Blend your favorite fragrances and knead again, then use a die to shape the incense. Take it home and let it dry thoroughly for about a week, and your incense is ready! You can experience making your own scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Umekundo Ei Factory (30 minutes) 11:30 Learn about the history of incense and fragrance knowledge from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making incense (80 minutes) 12:50 Scheduled to end

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it the traditional way, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original sachet. After learning the basics of incense by visiting an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, and learning about the history of Awaji Island incense stick production, knowledge of fragrance, and the traditional manufacturing process, you can finally experience making an incense sachet. You can mix your favorite fragrance ingredients and make an original sachet to put in your favorite sachet, and enjoy the scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting point Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Baikondo Ei Factory 11:30 Learn about the history and scents of incense from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making a scented sachet (50 minutes) 12:20 Scheduled end

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Tango bara sushi is one of the traditional local dishes of the Tango region. Its main feature is the use of mackerel oboro. Oboro is a fish that is mashed raw in a mortar, seasoned, and fried over a fire. It has a refined taste, and the sweet and salty taste is addictive! Bara sushi is a type of pressed sushi made by stuffing sushi rice into a mold, placing seeds such as oboro and omelette on top, and pressing it down. It is one of the indispensable dishes for celebratory occasions in the Tango region. All ingredients will be provided, so you can easily experience making bara sushi. Everyone from children to adults can enjoy the experience. In addition, we hold the event all year round, so you can make a reservation according to your schedule. We also cater to vegetarians, so please let us know when you make your reservation. 〜Schedule〜10:55/11:55 Meeting Gather at the hotel lobby 11:00/12:00 Start of the experience First, listen to an explanation about Tango bara sushi and learn about it. 11:15/12:15 How to arrange Tango barazushi: Learn tips from the instructor and arrange your one-of-a-kind Tango barazushi. 11:20/12:20 Meal: Enjoy the Tango barazushi you made with tempura and soup!

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• Age 9～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is a leather craft experience plan to choose your favorite leather and color and make an original coin case. You can use the tools from our workshop, so you can use them empty-handed. Couples and families are welcome. Please use it to create memories of your trip.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Description and factory tour of the tile, is a plan that can actually look at the craftsmanship up close at the factory.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 04:00

It is 1936 meters above sea level. Kyushu This mountain, which is also the highest peak of Year Many people visit. You can reconfirm that it is one island in the ocean when you see the islands that float around through the lush, large-forested trees. Noboru Ayukawa Yamaguchi → Ayukawa hut → Hanano river → Shoshidaira → Miyanoura Take → 石 → → 之 → 淀 → 淀 Yamaguchi(Time required About 10 to 11 hours)

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

Awa port city, which is one of the gateway of Yakushima. Mountain Do not want to see the thumb which is visible from there. In the mood should not a few people that had climbed to visit again in Yakushima. There is also a popular mountain to the people who come for the second time in Yakushima! Yakusugi Land trailhead → serpentine cedar → astronomical forest → Tachudake summit → astronomical forest → Serpentine cedar → Yakusugi Land trailhead (takes about 7-8 hours)

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

Yakushima A mountain where you can feel the proximity of the mountain and the sea. If you are a mountain lover, you will want to stand on that mountain once! A huge mega-tree of banjo cedar that suddenly appears when you climb a steep climb. The view overlooks the coastline and makes you forget your tiredness. Chihiro Takino Yamaguchi → Mandai cedar → Kamiyama observatory → Mochom mountain → Kamiyama Observatory → Manyosugi → Chihiro Taki Yamaguchi(Time required About 7-8 hours)

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

By listening to the pleasant flowing sound of the clear stream Shiratanigawa and looking at the fallen trees and stumps around you, you can feel the feelings of people who were alive in the Edo period. Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi → Yodogawa footpath → Shiratani hut → Forest forest → Forest 楠 → Yodogawa footpath → Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi(Time required About 4 hours)

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

By listening to the pleasant flowing sound of the clear stream Shiratanigawa and looking at the fallen trees and stumps around you, you can feel the feelings of people who were alive in the Edo period. Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi → Yodogawa footpath → Shiratani hut → Forest forest → drum rock → Forest 楠 → Yodogawa footpath → Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi(Time required About 6 to 7 hours)

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

By listening to the pleasant flowing sound of the clear stream Shiratanigawa and looking at the fallen trees and stumps around you, you can feel the feelings of people who were alive in the Edo period. Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi → Voting cedar course → Shiratani hut → Forest forest → Taikoiwa → Forest 楠 → Yodogawa footpath → Shiratani Unsuikyo Noto Yamaguchi(Time required About 7-8 hours)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] 50% off campaign in progress! (Until 2025.2.28) Please be sure to enter the coupon code "6AKC" when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget consumption status. The displayed price is the price before discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can purchase at the discounted price (50% off the total amount used * Discount amount is up to 6,000 yen per person per time). [Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami] Shirakami-Sanchi straddles Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild plants and mushrooms, using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a rice ball bento wrapped in bamboo bark. Side dishes and soup made with local ingredients are also included. Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 each day

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the Kamakura period, making it a center for Zen practice. The city's serene temples and gardens embody Zen principles, offering visitors a peaceful and contemplative experience.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Start your day refreshed and energized with a private yoga session in a peaceful temple hall near Kyoto Station. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let go of stress as you practice gentle yoga poses. Our experienced instructor will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Kuniyoshi Castle is a mountain castle that was the base when the three great heroes Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Oda Nobunaga attacked Asakura. You will experience the tea ceremony in the room of the Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum, which is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. ~Experience procedure~ ① Reception Please tell the museum reception that you will be participating in the tea ceremony and enter the museum. Please wait in the room in front of the room. ② Tea ceremony ③ Tea ceremony experience

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Purify your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session in a serene temple, followed by a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

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• Age 14～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

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• Age 10～Age 59
• 1 Day or more
• 09:00 / 13:00

◆What is a diving license (C card)? To enjoy diving, you need a license. By mastering the knowledge and skills, you can safely enjoy the underwater world. Start the academic course at home using e-learning and DVDs in advance! After coming to our store, you will master your diving skills by diving twice a day (a total of four dives over two days). ★If you have a C card, you can enjoy fun diving at diving services around the world. ★The C card issued by our store is an international license card that is valid overseas (NAUI) ◆Outline schedule (morning start course) ・9:00 AM Meet at our store ・Fill in each document ~ Start of academic course (summary of home learning, how to use equipment) ・Lunch break ・1:00 PM Ocean course (2 dives) Practical basics ・4:00 PM End of the first day ※Go to affiliated accommodation ※Dinner is not included in this course. Please let us know in advance if you need it.・Day 2 9:00AM Ocean training (boat diving x 2) ・Return to port ~ Summary, C-card application procedure ・1:00PM End *C-cards will be mailed to you at a later date (about 2 weeks).

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• Age 18～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

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• Age 10～
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

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• Age 14～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

It is "Italian stained glass classroom" BELLOBUONO (BELLOBONO) ". From the way of design, to glass cutting. You can learn from the beginning how to produce with the Tiffany method and the traditional method of crafting. As a beginner, as well as seniors can learn with confidence, In small group size, we will taught gently and carefully according to the level and purpose of each person. Why do not you start with a trial lesson first? I will lend you all the tools necessary for production free of charge.

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• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A special experience of tasting food served to samurai during the Edo period in a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The meal will be savored in the large hall of the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special experience involves renting out the entire venue, which flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in modern times, and tasting a meal that would have been served to samurai. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere of a post town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, as well as the atmosphere of good old Japan.

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 16:00

One rabbit will be made using the Awaji knot, which is the basis of mizuhiki crafts. We use a new type of fluffy mizuhiki to create a brooch that looks great in the cold season. Please choose one color out of three colors. ～Flow of the day～ ① Seating and explanation (5 minutes) ② Opening the kit ③ Production (30 minutes) ④ Drying the glue (10 minutes) ⑤ Packaging and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Experience program You can experience Kodo, one of the representative arts of Japan. 1. A medicinal tea blended with fragrant ingredients will be served as a welcome drink. 2. Choose your favorite flowers at Noir Cafe, which has a flower shop run by a top Japanese flower artist. Let's put flowers in the incense seat while receiving instructions (flowers and containers can be taken home). 3. Make an ash mold for the incense burner. (The customer makes an ash mold, puts charcoal in it, and burns the incense.) We listen to the typical incense woods, Kyara, Agarwood, and Sandalwood. Four. Make matcha. (I will tell you how to make delicious matcha, so please enjoy it with the tea and sweets that you have made yourself.)

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• Age 18～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

--------------Gather! Otaku girls♡----------------This is a "Pairs Try-On Plan" that you can participate in with your otaku friends. It's fun to participate alone, but it's even more exciting if you participate with your friends♪ Feel free to ask for requests for photography! You can bring your favorite fan and other items! We also have free time when the staff will leave their seats so you can take photos freely, so you can concentrate on taking photos without worrying about being seen! *Weekdays only, up to 80 minutes in total for two people (maximum 40 minutes of free time), up to 2 dresses. (One dress per person) *We do not accept any advance inquiries (such as reservation availability or dress specifications) including by phone. *If you want to see what kind of dresses are available, please search for "Mode Marie Gotanda". (Please be careful of advertisements)

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• Age 18～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

--------------Gather! Otaku girls♡----------------Women's dream, wedding dress♡Why not make the dreamlike time of wearing a dress even more wonderful? "I want to take a photo with my favorite idol in a dress!" We have received voices such as, "I don't know if I can bring goods to the fitting experience," "I'm worried about whether I can take a photo of my favorite idol..." There is no need to worry like that! You can bring your favorite idol's fan and other [goods! ] In addition, the staff will leave their seats and there will be [free time where you can take photos freely], so you can concentrate on taking photos without worrying about other people's eyes! *Maximum 65 minutes (maximum 30 minutes of free time) and one dress per person. *We do not accept any inquiries in advance (such as reservation availability or dress specification), including by phone. *If you want to see what kind of dresses are available, please search for "Mode Marie Gotanda". (Please be careful of advertisements)

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• Age 16～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00

"Do I have to wear a wedding dress or black tie to shoot?" That's not true. In your Favorite style, we will shoot the usual natural feeling without dressing up. Enjoy location photography with a unique professional photographer! ≪What is included≫ ・ Transfer from salon to shooting location ・ 30 cuts / download delivery 30 cuts carefully selected from the shooting cuts will be corrected and delivered by email in about 2 weeks. (We will send you an email with the URL for download)

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

*********************** Information on reservations for Saturdays and Sundays in October and November *********************** During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be made and there will be no rescheduling to another day. Thank you for your understanding. ------------------------------------ 《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》 ・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and make your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》 ①Observing the fire-making process ②Fire-making ③Annealing ④File-finishing ⑤Mei-kiri ⑥Quenching ⑦Polishing ⑧Sword sharpening ⑨Handle making ⑩Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. 《Duration》 4 to 5 hours *Depending on the number of people participating. Regarding the delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and sent to you by mail later. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic delivery is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, so it is difficult to make reservations.

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