Things to do in Japan Page 273

• Age 4～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:10

This is a day trip plan to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the vast Ishiuchi Maruyama mountain by riding the Joetsu Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point in Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station in the snow country in just over an hour. After a lot of skiing, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:10 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a brief explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen. This is a plan for using unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station. Take the free shuttle bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. A bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort leaves from the east exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. (It takes about 10 minutes to arrive)④ Exchange for a lift ticket (8.5 hours ticket) at the ticket counter. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure and exchange it for a lift ticket. ⑤ Enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy the vast slopes to your heart's content! ⑥ Take the free shuttle bus to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station by shuttle bus in the same way as on the way there. Don't miss out on the fun of Echigo Yuzawa Station as a souvenir spot! ⑦ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's also possible.

• 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 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 17:00

Only on October 26th! This program allows you to experience the history, culture, and performances of Kabuki, a traditional performing art from the Edo period. Kabuki actor Onoe Ukon will be guesting as a lecturer. He will provide detailed explanations on the history, cultural background, performances, costumes, actors, and more of Kabuki. Experience and learn choreography under the guidance of a professional. Images on this page provided by Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Kabukiza Co., Ltd. ★ Onoe Ukon Born May 28, 1992. Second son of Kiyomoto Enjudayu, the seventh head of the Kiyomoto family. His great-grandfather was Onoe Kikugoro VI, and his maternal grandfather was actor Tsuruta Koji. At the age of 7, he made his debut as Matsumushi in the Kabukiza play Maizuru Setsugekka under his real name Okamura Kensuke. At the age of 12, he took on the name Onoe Ukon II in roles such as Chobei's daughter Okusa in Ninjyoban Bunshichi Motoyui at the Shinbashi Enbujo. He took on the stage name Kiyomoto Eijudayu in January 2018. This tour offers foreign tourists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Kabuki, a classical theater performance from the Edo period. Professional Kabuki actors will act out selected scenes and provide detailed explanations of the history of Kabuki, theatrical performance, costumes, and the cultural significance of the actors. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn choreography under the guidance of the actors. ~Experience procedure~ Course A: (14:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (14:30-16:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall Course B: (17:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (17:30-19:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 1～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

A swordsmith from Bizen Osafune Sword Museum, the only public sword museum in Japan with a resident swordsmith, will give a lecture on the history, culture, and origins of swords, including the unique Japanese values hidden in Japanese swords as weapons. Participants can try out sword-cutting, observe and experience traditional forging, and take part in the "Sword Night Museum," a special overnight reservation of the museum with a guide.

• For Groups

• 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 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

This plan includes a special dinner prepared by the chef of the restaurant "serenblue," which opened in Tsuyama in February 2024, amid the natural surroundings of the Kaminoyama rice terraces that spread across the Oashi Plateau at an altitude of 550m in Mimasaka City. You can enjoy art, food, and culture in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture, which is the venue for the Forest Art Festival. A Forest Art Festival viewing passport is included.

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:05 / 14:00

This is a taxi tour of three wineries in the Furano area. You can easily take a taxi to visit three unique wineries: Furano Wine in Furano City, Tada Farm in Kamifurano Town, and Domaine Raison in Nakafurano Town. Since it is a shared ride, you are sure to have lively wine discussions with your new travel companions. There are lots of special benefits that you can only get here! This is a special tour with limited time and quantity only available in October. Come with friends or as a couple and enjoy the new charms of autumn in Furano!! [Tour itinerary] (Time required: 3 hours 20 minutes) <Morning departure / Afternoon departure> 9:05 / 14:00 Depart from Furano Station 9:25-9:55 / 14:20-15:20 Tada Farm - Cider tasting while looking at the fields from the log house deck - Winery tour (viewing through glass due to natural yeast fermentation) - Direct store tour 10:15-10:55 / 15:10-15:50 Domaine Raison - Winery tour - Boutique tour, tasting 11:05-12:15 / 16:00-17:10 Furano Wine - Winery tour, tasting in the barrel aging warehouse, direct store tour. If you have made a purchase, you can also send wine purchased at other wineries together 12:25 / 17:20 Arrive at Furano Station - Disband ※Please cooperate with the survey. Souvenirs are available.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• 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 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a food culture experience in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and a walking tour of the Ushu Kameda Domain and Kameda Castle Town. In the morning, you will make traditional Hina mochi (rice cakes) at a community center in Kameda Town. Knead rice flour and wrap it in red bean paste, then stamp the mochi with Domyoji powder colored with food coloring. Put the Hina mochi you made in a steamer and once it's complete, enjoy it during your lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or order a bento. In the afternoon, you will take a walking tour of the town under Kameda Castle. The course is from Amasagi Village to Kameda Castle Ruins to Amasagi Shrine to Myokeiji Temple to Mogami Town to Ryumonji Temple to Amasagi Village. Walk with a guide through the streets built in the Edo period and enjoy the history and seasonal scenery!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

• 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 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

It is aimed at first-time users. The water is only deep enough to touch your feet, so you can take on the challenge with confidence. Ages from 10 years old are possible. I think it will be fun for parents, children, and friends to participate. Of course, it is possible to participate alone (this is the most common).We will meet at San Mare at 8 o'clock in the morning. Head to the sea in Minamiise town. The group will arrive at 4:00 p.m. and disperse. All you need is a swimsuit, bath towel, a healthy body, and motivation.

• Age 3～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A "superb view" that appears only at low tide between Ishigaki Island and Kohama Island. A truly phantom island with a population of 0 and no regular boats! There is something when there is nothing! A healing island that makes you feel such a mysterious ♪ It is a greedy tour where you can go to see manta rays or sea turtles.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

Board the "Queen Zamami" or "Ferry Zamami" high-speed boat from the north shore of Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture and enjoy a boat trip. After disembarking at Zamami Port, transfer to the whale watching boat "Oska Mintle". You will soon arrive at the area where whales have been confirmed. We spot whales from the top of the mountains, so you are sure to see them. This is a course where you can enjoy whale watching at your leisure for 90 to 120 minutes. We offer whale watching that can only be experienced in the sea of Zamami, Okinawa. You can enjoy meeting friendly giant whales dyed in the Kerama blue.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

You might be able to get a close look at small animals that live in nature, such as deer, raccoon dogs, and wild birds. Elementary school students can participate! Soft adventure experience. Let's walk through the beautiful "Adex Forest", a primeval forest in Nakanoboribetsu, with a guide! ■With your guide, explore the forest while learning about the area and nature.■This is a privately owned forest. , you can feel free to enjoy it with your family or group.A walk in the forest suppresses the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, and the aromatherapy effect (fragrance therapy) emitted from the trees lowers blood pressure, promotes blood circulation, and stimulates cells. It is full of good things such as activating the body, promoting metabolism, regulating the autonomic nervous system, purifying the blood, and recovering from fatigue. Please enjoy your leisure time by taking a forest bath, sketching, or observing wild birds.

• 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