Things to do in Japan Page 247

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00

Plan for online painting experience at home You can send the tools necessary for the painting experience to your home and take lessons online from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. When the painting is completed, please send it to the classroom and we will deliver the baked product at a later date. It will take about 3 weeks to bake. * Shipping fee is included in the experience fee. We have prepared three types of bowls for painting, which are easy to use, standard teacups, teacups, and flat plates. Please choose your favorite shape from 3 types. You can freely choose the number of works. The cost of baking each type of work is 1500 yen (excluding tax). The roasting fee is separate from the experience fee, so be sure to choose it. For reservations, the painting set will be delivered to your home, so please make a reservation at least 7 days before the desired experience date.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

The base for ocean fun! Yoron Island Seaman's Club! The captain will guide you to recommended spots according to the sea conditions and your level. Underwater goggles and fins are available for rental, so you can participate with ease. Of course, you can also bring your own underwater goggles and fins. You can swim comfortably with various fish up close. Free showers, toilets, and free parking are available.

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• Age 2～Age 60
• 3～4 hours

This is a 2-hour unlimited ride course on banana boats (10 people / 5 people) and various towing tubes at the mouth of the Niyodo River, the clearest stream in Japan. It's not held in the sea, so it's not sticky with the tide! The water quality of the clear stream Niyodo River is beautiful. Our slopes are like private beaches, so you don't have to worry about being seen. From 2023, we will have one group per day. Please contact us for group discounts and one-day charter discounts.

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

You can choose between 8:30 and 12:30 for the half-day course. It's within 2 hours from Tokyo, so it's recommended for those who want to canoe in the morning, take a dip in the hot springs, and then go home! [Meeting time] 8:30 12:30 [Meeting place] TOP Mizukami Company 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture *There are no signs, so please look up TOP Mizukami Company on Google Maps or look it up in advance. [Payment method] If paying on the day, cash PAYPAY only *Please note that credit card payments are not accepted. Also, it gets very crowded on holidays, so please bring cash in advance. [Cost] Experience fee and more. If you take out separate accident insurance, it is +200 yen. If you rent shoes, it is +200 yen. [Photo shooting] Yes. After the tour, data is sold via QR code. 1 event is 1000 yen (all data). [Canoe experience] (Lake) Necessary items: Towels, hats, etc. for sun protection, drinks, etc. *We do not recommend carrying electronic devices such as mobile phones as they may be lost in the water. You can carry them at your own risk. Please note that we will not allocate time to search for lost items. [About cancellation] The tour will be held even in the rain. If the tour is canceled due to heavy rain or flooding, we will contact the registered phone number when we find out about the cancellation. If you wish to change the date due to bad weather, there is no cancellation fee. If the tour is canceled after visiting the store on the day, we will guide you to the events that are available, and if there is no desired event after consultation, it will be canceled free of charge.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

more 200 southern bottlenose dolphins inhabit the area around Tsurugijima Island in Amakusa Shimojima, Kumamoto Prefecture. By Cruising for about 1 hour, you can encounter wild dolphins while touching the rich nature of Amakusa. * This time, the Dolphin watching boarding fee will be revised from April 1 due to prolonged soaring fuel prices and marine resource management. We will continue to improve and enhance our services, so we appreciate your understanding.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Enjoy the scenic spots that represent Amami, "Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest" and "Mangrove Primeval Forest" in one day! You will be guided by Shun Shirahata, a certified guide of the Amami Islands. Families with children are also welcome! You are sure to enjoy Amami Oshima to the fullest! [Recommended points] ・ Lunch is provided with an island bento box made with ingredients from the island! ・ Enjoy both the mangroves and Kinsakubaru! ・ You can also choose to charter the tour! Enjoy freely with your family, friends, or partner. ・ It is a one-day tour from 9:00 to 17:00, so you can enjoy a leisurely Amami time. ~ Flow of the day ~ * The schedule below is an example when the pick-up location is the center of Naze. 9:00 If you would like to be picked up and dropped off, meet at the hotel or Amanico Shop, and the tour itinerary will be explained. 9:40 After arriving at the site, there will be a lecture on how to paddle a canoe. 10:00 Mangrove canoe tour: High tide is recommended for those who want to have a lot of fun canoeing, and low tide is recommended for those who want to land on the tidal flats and observe the wildlife! 12:30 Lunch: Eat an island bento lunch at a scenic spot. 14:15 Head to Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enter the forest road. Drive 4.5 km on the unpaved forest road to the gate of Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest. Enjoy the natural streams, springs, and scenery along the way. 14:45 Arrive in front of the Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest gate, and start the approximately 2 km Kinsakubaru trek. 16:30 Trekking ends. 17:00 Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel or Amanico Shop.

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. You will create original characters and four-panel manga. (2 hours required) Head instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" and "Ace Attorney Investigations," which have been translated and sold around the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. There are many other manga instructors on staff. Children and adults can learn about the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This shop of boat fan dive of the plan, is characterized place that guide you to all of the point where you can enjoy in the main island of Okinawa around the Kerama Islands. It will be in with a pick-up in diving at any point in your accommodation around Naha, you can enjoy a variety of point based in Naha. Since the available upon request and consultation to suit your hope and level, please contact us without refrain. ※ The price is different by destination (spot).

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 04:00

The optimum harvesting period for corn is only three days. Corn is most delicious just before sunrise. We will sneak into the site of harvesting the most delicious corn of the day as selected by the farmers, and join in the work. Experience the "ultimate season" through an eating experience that includes the "taste check" that the farmers do every morning and the difference in taste between out-of-season corn and in-season corn.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

"Oh! Den" run by owner Ishiguro is one of the famous restaurants in Abashiri that you cannot enter without a reservation. He purchases fresh fish for the number of people making reservations that day, and always serves dishes using seasonal fish from the Okhotsk Sea. He is so thorough in his selection of ingredients that he sometimes goes out on fishing boats himself to learn more about fish, and even rents farm land to grow vegetables for his restaurant. Since the restaurant is busy every night with reservations, a special program was organized for the daytime. Owner Ishiguro was born in Rausu Town at the base of the Shiretoko Peninsula and grew up in the region's unique food culture. You will learn tips on how to fillet fish and how to identify delicious fish from the owner. After the experience, you will enjoy the Okhotsk seafood dishes that the owner has prepared with his skill. ~Experience schedule~10:50 Meet at the location11:00-11:05 Orientation11:05-11:20 ①Craftsman's trivia about Okhotsk Abashiri (fish and vegetables, fish unique to Abashiri)11:20-11:30 ②Craftsman's trivia about whales (the history of Abashiri and whales, the parts of whales and how to eat them)11:30-11:50 ③Actual cooking (learning how to fillet fish and how to peel shellfish)12:00-13:00 ④Lunchtime with seasonal fish dishes

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

To the west side beach of Miyajima that can not be reached without a boat! It is a tour where you can enjoy SUP for a day in the beautiful sea where you can relax like a private beach. After enjoying the sea for a day, you'll be happy with the hotel's hot springs. Necessary tools such as SUP boards, paddles, and life jackets (expandable) are available for rent, so you can participate empty-handed! The shop owner, who has experience participating in surfing competitions, will carefully give a lecture before entering the sea, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind♪ ~ Flow of the experience ~ ① 9:00 Meeting at the pier in the Aki Grand Hotel Lobby of the Aki Grand Hotel There is a pier when you go down the stairs in the back. From the pier, take the OceanGarden boat to the beach. ② 9:30 Arrive at the beach on the west side of Miyajima! I will take you to the beach on the west side of Miyajima (the back side of the tourist area), which can only be reached by boat. ③ 10:00 Enjoy SUP ♪ As soon as you arrive at the beach, prepare and start the SUP lecture. After that, please enjoy the island beach freely. ④ 16:00 Clean up and return to the hotel pier When you return to the hotel pier, you can freely enjoy the hot springs and disband.

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• Age 16～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A trip to Miyakojima before giving birth. Would you like to commemorate that important moment in the form of maternity paint? Maternity paint, which cutely colors your big belly, has been attracting a lot of attention in recent years. And above all, a great location! Let's enjoy Miyakojima together with the baby in your stomach! We recommend applying maternity paint around 7 to 8 months after the baby has entered a stable period. This plan includes photo shoots on Miyakojima by professional photographer nicostyle. Why not have a professional photo taken to commemorate your precious time on Miyakojima? Of course, you can also take photos with your family. After painting, we will move to the shooting location (the shooting location will be decided in consultation with the photographer according to the conditions on the day), and we will take ~30 photos in 1 to 2 locations for about 1 hour. I will. Shooting inside the botanical garden, where the atelier is located, is also popular! The data will be delivered at a later date. *Reservations will be made after confirming the photographer's schedule, so we only accept reservations by request. *Please prepare your own costumes. *In case of rain, etc., we may propose changing the date and time or canceling.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

The first step to scuba diving! For those who want to obtain a diving license for the first time, the first thing to do is the "International License Acquisition Course." If you obtain a diving license (C card), you will have much more freedom in determining the depth and location where you can dive. After all, the big advantage is that the license can be used not only in Japan but also overseas. It's no exaggeration to say that you can't enjoy the fun of diving without getting a license! Would you like to experience the wonder and excitement of the underwater world that cannot be experienced through trial diving? [Plan Overview] We are currently holding a campaign where you can get a beginner's license that normally costs 64,900 yen (tax included)! Prices vary depending on the date, so please check the prices before applying. *This campaign is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it will end as soon as the slots run out. ◆Procedure of the experience◆ After your first visit, you can obtain your diving license (C card) in as little as 4 days ♪ ① Information session (90 minutes) └ Please select your desired information session date from the calendar screen below. ② Academic lecture/written test (120 minutes x 2 times)└You can take the course anytime on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays to suit your convenience (excluding Mondays, which are closed). First of all, we will have fun acquiring basic knowledge. ③Basic diving skills (1 day)└Learn skills in a fun way in a heated pool that can be enjoyed all year round! ④Marine training (2 dives x 2 days)└In the marine training, you will practice diving in the actual sea while reflecting in the pool. On the final dive, you will see fish, view the scenery, and enjoy an underwater tour. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Free information session We will explain what scuba diving is, what kind of shop AQCIA is, how to continue diving, etc. ♪ ② The first lecture will be held at LEC AAQCIA divehouse Omiya store. ③The second lecture will be held at LEC BAQCIA divehouse Omiya store. ④POOL12:00 - Gather at AQCIA divehouse Omiya store, move to the partner pool and actually use the diving equipment! ⑤ Marine training ①② We will actually practice what we learned in the pool at the sea! We'll all drive to the beach like we're on a day trip ♪ ⑥ Marine training ③ ④ We'll actually practice what we've learned in the pool at the sea! We all head to the beach by car as if we were on a day trip♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

[Plan for groups of 20 or more] This plan is suitable for group tours, as it is a simple dressing session, and the entire process from meeting to returning takes 3 hours. Kimono is popular among foreigners, but in reality, most people don't want to wear it for that long, and the majority of people are satisfied with just taking a quick photo in a kimono at a photo spot in Asakusa. This plan is recommended for busy guides who take photos in kimono at tourist spots in Asakusa in the morning, eat lunch, and then move on to the next step. (Example) Group of 30 people 10:00-10:40 Kimono selection and dressing 10:40-12:40 Stroll around Asakusa 12:40 Return Up to 60 people can be accommodated. We will split into two groups or make suggestions according to your wishes. Plan contents Kimono (yukata) / Obi / Undergarment / Footwear (including tabi socks) / Drawstring bag / Dressing / Luggage storage

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 83
• Over 6 hours on the day

"Experience forging - a traditional craftsmanship" You can try hammering, filing with a gold rasp, sharpening and quenching processes. You might be excited to see how a piece of metal reborn as a knife. It is a great opportunity to experience a traditional craftsmanship.​ ​

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• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Let's enjoy diving casually in a heated pool in Osaka City! This plan is perfect for those who are worried about diving in the sea. Since it is a heated pool, you can dive comfortably all year round and enjoy diving casually. Once you experience diving, you will definitely want to dive in the sea! This plan is only for those who participate alone. We will provide you with careful support one-on-one! We also have female staff, so women alone can feel at ease! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meet on site Details of the location will be provided after the reservation is confirmed. ② After changing clothes, try diving (about 2 hours) Before diving ・ Basic knowledge of diving ・ How to use the equipment We will explain etc. We will learn how to breathe, how to use the equipment, how to equalize your ears, etc. in shallow water where you can touch the ground, and then enjoy swimming underwater with the instructor. ③ After the tryout dive → Go to DIVINGSHOP eono We will reflect on the tryout dive. ④ Disband when everything is over Free transfer within Osaka City is available!

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

This is a plan to make Oshima Tsumugi, a specialty product of Amami Oshima, using an actual Oshima Tsumugi handloom. Each and every thread of Oshima Tsumugi is intricately colored, and when the vertical and horizontal threads intersect, it becomes a single pattern. Please join us for a handmade experience where you can experience the beautiful colors and the fun of hand-weaving. After the experience, you can take a walk in the elegant Japanese garden that shows the expressions of the four seasons and the Amami-style garden that reproduces the virgin forest of Amami.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 00:00 / 01:00 / 02:00 / 03:00 / 04:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 / 22:00 / 23:00

A starry sky photo tour by a photographer from Miyakojima! How about taking starry sky photos as a memento of your trip to Miyakojima and its magnificent starry sky? We will discuss your image of the photo shoot and the location in advance while being considerate of each customer, and we will take photos safely even for those with small children, providing you with smiles and excitement through photos. Customers' photos are posted on our Instagram account → @masasuke_photograph ☺︎ Same-day reservations are possible.

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• For Family

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture is a prosperous city famous for its landscaping and planting industries. Among them, the plants produced in the Hosokawa area are characterized not only by their wide variety of varieties, but also by their resistance to withering when transplanted. You can learn about bonsai at Yoshoen, which was founded in the early Showa period in the same area and has received high praise both domestically and internationally, and create your favorite pot using your favorite containers and plants.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Join our one-day kayaking experience. This plan is specially designed for beginners.  Enjoy the beautiful sea just one and half hour away from Tokyo.  Come and immerse yourself in the beautiful sea and make amazing memories.​ ​

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• Recommendation for Foreigner

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Departing from Ginowan, fully chartered] Kerama Islands Boat Snorkeling Tour: A moving experience of swimming with sea turtles | Departing from Ginowan, Okinawa's main island, to a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish! Why not have the beautiful sea of the Kerama Islands all to yourself on a "fully chartered boat snorkel", which is rare even in the prefecture? ? The boat used is the latest boat launched in 2024. ? If you're lucky, you can have the moving experience of swimming with sea turtles! ? To a special spot where colorful [coral reefs and tropical fish] spread out? [Free GOPRO rental] allows you to take great photos of your memories?‍✈️ [Licensed guides] will give you a thorough guide. Beginners and children are also welcome! == ...

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00

[Departing from Ginowan, fully chartered] Kerama Islands boat snorkeling tour: Swim with sea turtles and experience the thrill of a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish. Enjoy the fantastic view of the sun setting into the ocean on a chartered boat, limited to one group only. This is a special cruising experience where you can spend a romantic time with your special someone. Recommended for couples, families, and anniversaries.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

We will be welcoming Nazusane from the Shinobue Asanokai group to hold a performance and experience event on the Japanese transverse flute, the Shinobue!! After a Shinobue performance in front of the store on the first floor, you can experience the painful and fun of playing the Japanese transverse flute, the Shinobue, which is said to be difficult even by customers! You can also experience playing the Shinobue and Japanese drums, and purchase a Shinobue. In addition, you can experience Bon Odori dancing to the accompaniment of musical instruments, flutes, and drums! Please invite everyone and come!

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

In this plan, you will create watercolor paintings (watercolors/crayons/colored pencils) and crafts (paper, clay, wood). A specialized instructor will give an appropriate lecture to each person. Please try to experience the fun of creating things together with your child by drawing pictures together and making crafts using various materials.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00

With the motto "Let your hometown resonate," the local group Nobi, based in Suita City, will be performing Japanese drums. The group's performance style is appealing, as they learn and inherit traditional Japanese local performing arts while also aiming to develop their own unique expressions with added creativity. The powerful sound of the drums and the passionate performance that will move your heart will fill the venue.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• In Door Activity