【Activities in Winter】 Things to do in Japan Page 244

• Age 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

Shibuya is a must-visit place when you come to Tokyo. Why not walk around Shibuya the way you want to? A local guide will accompany you to various shops. Instead of going to set tourist spots like in a group tour, enjoy Shibuya freely as if you were visiting a friend in Shibuya! We will ask you in advance what you want to eat and where you want to go. You can walk around trying food from various shops, or you can even go to an animal cafe. Let's enjoy modern Japanese food culture together, with the town of Shibuya as the stage!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Shibuya is a must-visit place when you come to Tokyo. There are many attractive restaurants in Shibuya. But if you don't know where to go at night, and you want to enjoy a place that the locals enjoy, not a place listed in the guidebook, we will introduce you to two uniquely Japanese places! The first is an izakaya that suits your taste, and the second is a snack bar where you can enjoy karaoke and alcohol, and you will get to fully experience Shibuya's night economy. In addition to enjoying Japanese food and sake, you can also experience Shibuya's nightlife by mixing with the locals!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Shibuya is a must-visit place when you come to Tokyo. There are many izakayas in Shibuya, which are uniquely Japanese restaurants. You may not know where to go at night, but would like to enjoy a place that the locals enjoy, not a place listed in the guidebook. This is a bar-hopping night where we will go around to two interesting izakayas in Shibuya while listening to your preferences! In addition to Japanese food and sake, let's enjoy drinks and food that are popular with the locals together!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:40 / 13:00

By rowing a 7m long vessel called a cutter boat on the sea, you can experience the importance of working together with your friends. You will also return to port by yourself, so you can feel a sense of accomplishment. For those who have experienced it at school trips, etc., it will be a nostalgic experience! Please enjoy the experience while remembering those days! I'm sure it will bring back memories! For those who have never experienced it, please feel the exhilaration of cutting through the wind with an oar that you are rowing yourself! Groups of friends are also welcome! Awaji Island is surrounded by the sea and is rich in nature. The view of the sea is nice, but the view of Awaji Island from the sea is something else! Instructors will also be on board, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Experience Schedule [Morning Session] 8:40 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 9:40 Move to wharf (10 mins) 9:50 Boarding (10 mins) 10:00 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 11:20 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 11:30 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 11:40 Disband [Afternoon Session] 13:00 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 14:00 Move to wharf (10 mins) 14:10 Boarding (10 mins) 14:20 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 15:40 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 15:50 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 16:00 Disband

• Age 20～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not go and discover the lost history of this town that flourished as a post town on the road during the Edo period? Kyohei Tamura, our guide for this Snow Country Retreat, majored in history in college and is a big fan of the Sengoku period. He fell in love with the history of the Mimata region. Although it is not famous, there are anecdotes that allow you to feel the breath of the people of the Edo period, and stories of the head of a family that lived in the village from its early days and continued to protect the oldest wakihonjin that still exists on the Mikuni Kaido road. Let's trace the history together, which is full of emotion that cannot be conveyed by words alone. Nowadays, the area is famous for its ski resorts, but the lives of the people who have been living here since the Edo period are the backbone of how it got to where it is today. There are things that become clear when you focus on the lives of the people who lived and continued to live strong lives despite being tossed about by the flow of history. It's not just skiing, but you can feel the charm of this mountain village. Although it is a "history retreat," no specialized knowledge is required. We will guide you not only through historical facts but also the feelings of the people at that time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00

Let's make and eat "onigiri", a traditional Japanese home-cooked food! We will explain the key points of how to make onigiri, such as grilled salmon, pickled plum, tuna mayo, kelp, and bonito flakes, so try making onigiri with your favorite ingredients. You can eat the completed onigiri on the spot. For hygiene reasons, you cannot take them home. You can learn about Japanese soul food in a fun and delicious way. ~Schedule~ ① Wash your hands and prepare We will prepare your hands while explaining the flow of the experience. ② Sit down and explain the ingredients and how to make them ③ Taste the ingredients Each person will make onigiri. ④ Enjoy the onigiri you made Make onigiri with 5 different ingredients. In addition to the traditional ingredients of "onigiri", such as pickled plum, salmon, and kelp, you will make simple rice balls with popular ingredients at convenience stores such as tuna mayo. It's perfect for a lunchtime experience!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 11～Age 65
• 1 Day or more
• 11:00

Staying in a mountain hut at Mt. Mitsutoge is the perfect experience to prepare for climbing Mt. Fuji. Mt. Mitsutoge, located in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a gentle mountain with an altitude of 1,785m, and is a great location to enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji up close. You can relax in a mountain hut with a homely atmosphere. The appeal is that you can gain confidence in climbing Mt. Fuji while getting your body used to it with a moderate climbing distance. The time you spend relaxing at Mt. Mitsutoge will support your first step to Mt. Fuji in an enjoyable way. ~Schedule~ [Day 1] 11:00 Meet at Mitsutoge Station Check your equipment, health, and itinerary at Mitsutoge Station 12:00 Start climbing It is a 20-minute journey from Mitsutoge Station to the trailhead. After starting the climb, take plenty of breaks and aim for the summit. 17:00 Arrive at Mitsutoge Sanso Arrive at today's goal, Mitsutoge Sanso, and spend some time relaxing at the mountain hut. [Day2] 9:00 Depart from the lodge in the morning. It takes 30 minutes from the lodge to the summit. Climb the summit of Mitsutoge, Kaiunzan, and slowly descend. 13:40 Arrive at Mitsutoge Station. Arrive at Mitsutoge Station at 13:40. Return to Tokyo at 17:00. *This may vary depending on the walking speed of the participants. Please note.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 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 3～Age 69
• 1 Day or more
• 08:00 / 08:30

Hot arrangement-----Watch the fireworks up close on the Atami seaside fireworks viewing boat Fireworks display ~ A summer tradition, the Atami Summer Festival Slam Dunk's location, Kamakura High School Station Special gift - Enoshima Electric Railway experience

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Authentic Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (Kimono Rental Included) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji Matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Fee (including sweets and matcha) Included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, under-kimono, haori, tabi, sandals Hair set is available for +1,650 yen Please ask at the store on the day Men will be charged +1,000 yen for kimono and yukata Please ask at the store on the day Popular items such as lace kimono, lace accessories, antique kimono, and organza heko obi are also available Photographing by a photographer at tourist spots is 40 minutes +22,000 yen If you would like to be photographed, please contact us in advance by Instagram DM. Instagram account @rental_kimono_mai

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

The Machiishimichi pilgrimage route to Mount Koya is registered as a World Heritage Site along with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route in Spain. A total of 180 signposts are placed every cho (approximately 109 meters) from Jison-in Temple to the Great Pagoda of Mount Koya. Take on the challenge of trekking along the approximately 20km-long Machiishimichi route with a guide over the course of a day! Why not walk along an ancient pilgrimage route with fantastical scenery? ~Tour itinerary (example)~ ■Reception■Machiishimichi Walk (guided by guide) Course 1) World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple - World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate (7-8 hours) Course 2) World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate - World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple (7-8 hours) *Please select your desired course when making your reservation. ■End of experience

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to experience Fukugi dyeing, a unique Okinawan technique? As the name suggests, plant dyeing is done by extracting dyes from "grass leaves, flowers, and trees" to dye fabric. The colors are more colorful than you would imagine from the name "plants." Fukugi is used as a windbreak in Okinawa, and can dye fabric a "bright yellow." It is also famous as a tree from which the yellow dye for bingata is harvested. Leaves are harvested and boiled over a bonfire for dyeing. Savor the time it takes for the color to be extracted. You can take home what you dyed. Our staff will explain everything carefully, so it's safe for beginners, children, and women! ★What to bring Please come empty-handed. ★What to dye We will dye a tenugui. (You can also purchase a tote bag separately and dye it.) [Optional T-shirts and tote bags can be purchased. ] In addition to what you bring with you, we also have T-shirts and tote bags available. T-shirts 1,500 yen (tax included) Tote bags 800 yen (tax included)

• 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