Things to do in Japan Page 31

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if you're a beginner. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with confidence. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. You can enjoy the beautiful sound of the koto while learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers. Then, get the sheet music of anime songs and hit songs and try playing your favorite songs. The sound of the koto will give the song a new charm and make it an impressive performance. Once you've completed your performance, record a video and show off your performance to your friends and family. Everyone will be moved by the beautiful sound of the koto. Your first koto experience is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of music and traditional Japanese culture. Why not explore a new world of music while experiencing the joy of playing anime songs and hit songs on the koto?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Head of the school, Shinkawa Ogio, will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the dance. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store wearing Japanese clothing, you can participate in the class in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole dance at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

This is a class where you can experience Japanese home cooking. [Menu] ・Japanese rice cooked in a clay pot ・Tempura (shrimp, vegetables, mushrooms, etc.) ・Teriyaki fried tofu ・Miso soup ~Experience flow~ 16:55 Everyone washes their hands Before the cooking experience, wash your hands thoroughly. 17:00 We will start cooking all four dishes with the instructor, who will explain them to you in detail. We will also give you the recipes for the dishes. 18:30 Tasting Taste the dishes you have finished making on the spot. You can also order alcohol or soft drinks (additional charge). 19:30 Thank you for the meal! This is the end of the experience class. If you finish eating early, you can leave without waiting for the end time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Annually, trekking the ice-water for midwinter only! An ice waterfall unusual in the Kansai area. I will visit "Otomine Ice Garden" to know people. A wide waterfall that spreads like a screen is worth a visit!

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Japanese "Bento" is popular as "BENTO" overseas. "Chara-ben", a kind of bento which shapes rice and side dishes into manga and anime characters, is a unique culture of animation advanced country Japan, attracting attentions all over the world. In this plan, we gonna introduce you how to make a  Chara-ben into popular characters among foreigners such as Kumamon and Totoro in English. This will be an experience of making a very cute chara-ben decorated with seaweed and cheese easily. It will be too cute to be ate.  It is a new attempt to let foreigners get connections with Japanese culture through Japanese-style food. Hope you can have a fun character making experience on this occasion.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 15:30

The basis of food is “soybean”. Tofu is made from squeezed soymilk after mashing and boiling soybeans. A lot of nutrition remains in the pomace that squeezes plenty of soy beans. Japanese people do not mix fried okara with soup stock and eat tofu as it is, fry it up, make it deep fried, freeze it tofu, etc. I ate protein every day as a soy dish. For Japanese people, miso soup using miso made from soybeans, and cold sushi and tofu dishes with soy sauce made from soybeans are the basic home cooking that is essential. It is a course where you can enjoy the basics of Japanese cuisine by making tofu that can be said to be a synonym for Japanese cuisine and tasting a variety of processed soybean dishes.

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• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 20:00

For those who have participated in the forefront experience course, if you want to further interact with the world of Sencha, you can move on to a full-scale trial lesson. We will teach you the first three methods carefully so that you can serve delicious tea at home. Based on basic knowledge and elements such as the amount of tea leaves, hot water bath, required time, and how to pour the right tea, you can learn how to brew tea properly and the spirit of hospitality. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate. Why do not you experience the traditional culture of Sencha-do and try the delicious tea?

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 16:00

1 lobster, 1 abalone, 2 live lobsters, 2 hiougi shellfish, 1 large clam, charcoal-grilled, dried fish, simmered hijiki small plate, lobster juice, rice, dessert included Super luxurious menu! !! (Depending on the season, it will change to the (seasonal) seafood at that time) Depending on the season, it may become a celebrity mood course. Please let us know if you would like a free transfer of the Ama Bus from Toba Please choose from 11:15 12:45 14:15 from Toba We have English and French interpreting staff. Experience wearing ama, let's dance the ama ondo with ama!

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• Age 3～Age 12
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

The event will be held mainly on Thursdays during the summer vacation from July 20th to August 31st. Please note that this will be combined with a tour in Yamanashi Prefecture before and after. If you wish to continue participating, please apply for the Miyama Stag Beetle Tour in Yamanashi Prefecture. ~Schedule for the day~ 8 AM: Meet at the ground exit of Chofu Station's east exit (for those arriving by train) or meet at Shindai Nigiwai no Sato (for those arriving by car). Travel together by train (the host will pay the fare), Chofu → Izu Kogen → Uber locally. TAXI will be arranged 1. Izu Cactus Zoo 10:30 to 12:00 pm Entrance ticket will be held by the host 2. Lunch at a nearby restaurant (GUSTO) Meal fee will be paid by the host 3. Animal Kingdom (zoo) Admission ticket will be held by the host 13:00 to 15:04, IZU Reptile Museum Admission ticket is held by the host. 15:00 to 17:05, dinner at a nearby restaurant. As soon as the host finishes paying for the meal, transfer from the nearest station to Chofu Station. Return time is scheduled to be around 8:00 p.m. We look forward to your participation.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

In Japan, we eat sushi rolls on special occasions such as celebrations and festivals. It looks beautiful and has an excellent nutritional balance, making it one of Japan's hospitality dishes. Let's make such traditional sushi rolls together! In addition, you can also learn recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi. Lectures will be given in English, so please do not worry if you are not comfortable with Japanese. It's very easy once you get the hang of it! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Maki sushi ・Chawanmushi ・Miso soup ・Dessert (white sesame pudding)

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Let's make cute and unique character bento together! Character bento (character bento) is a bento that uses rice and side dishes to express motifs such as anime characters and animals. The small bowl is filled with surprises and cuteness! Not only is it cute, it is also well-balanced in nutrition. The character bento making experience is a special experience that you can only have while staying in Japan. We look forward to meeting you all. Venue: The event will be held at cooking studios near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato. The location will be announced after booking. Introduction of the venue: Patia Kitchen Studios!・Stylish cooking studios in central Tokyo・Spacious & relaxing studios・Just a few minutes from the nearest train station・Popular with Japanese TV programs Jiro Style Ramen!

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

☆Castle Town Okoto Experience☆The princess of Matsumoto Castle may have played the koto...Let's experience the koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument! After taking koto lessons, you will be able to play the Japanese traditional song "Sakura Sakura"♪

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

A new basic cooking experience course is born! The basis of Japanese cuisine is dashi, which is made from kelp and bonito flakes. You can use dashi to bake dashimaki eggs or make chawan mushi. After making the soup stock, the bonito flakes and kelp can also be used as ingredients for rice balls. After making the dashi and cooking it, enjoy your lunch with miso soup made with the freshly made dashi. Vegan options are also available. Please contact us. Operated by 2 or more participants.

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• Age 20～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30

① Learn about sake brewing. Learn about the history of sake and the differences in how it is made. ② Drink and compare three types of sake: sweet, medium-dry, and dry. Enjoy seasonal mini-sized dishes. ③Try new sake cocktails and more. Try new ways to enjoy sake, such as cocktails based on sake ④ Lunch Finally, for lunch, try sake lees-based ``keema curry'' or ``mapo tofu bowl.'' Approximately 2 hours lunch time Please apply for 2 or more people. Due to the arrangement of ingredients (fish), cancellations cannot be made from 4 days in advance.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

``Samurai Drama'', a sword fight show performed by actors who are active in movies and on stage, in an old folk house in Asakusa, Tokyo. We will deliver "Samurai Drama - The original story of the two-wielding swordsman MUSASHI" in a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to Japan from a long time ago. You can watch a samurai drama show up close that looks like a movie. You can experience this power and realism only here!

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• Age 16～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

==================================== Comment The Kyudo to Kyudo The Kyudo would was,, Ky!,いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, you can experience archery inside the facility while wearing a kimono. Required time Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 You can easily put it on by yourself 150 After wearing the kimono, walk around town with your comfortable shoes on♪ 60 Once you get used to the kimono, go to the garden of Matsushima Imperial Villa Kyudo experience 10 Change from kimono to casual clothes

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

Interested in a new experience?Our female instructors provide a place where you can discover the fun and health benefits of sumo together.You will be able to see the powerful practice of female sumo wrestlers in action.Friendly Atmosphere: Our friendly atmosphere in the classroom will make you feel relaxed and comfortable.Community building: Come work out, hone your skills, and bond with your fellow students over a friendly chat. You will also meet new friends.Let's have a great time together enjoying sumo!Just observing is possible Female Sumo Experience Are you interested in a new experience? Our female instructors provide a place where you can discover the fun and health benefits of sumo together. You can really see the powerful training of female sumo wrestlers. Let's spend a wonderful time enjoying sumo together.It is possible to just observe, but there will be a trial fee. You can take photos and videos. We are also looking for collaborations with Youtubers and influencers. Instructor Tomoko Profile 2023 New Year's Day Women's Sumo Winner Participated in various women's sumo tournaments Many collaborations with overseas and domestic YOUTUBER Powerlifting 2nd Asian Champion Powerlifting Participation Podium at every competition Bikini Fitness Winners Many awards

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Enjoy a fun sushi experience in Ginza, Tokyo! You can make a bento. A professional instructor with 14 years of experience will give lessons so that even first-timers can make it. Let's make cute sushi rolls together, a new Japanese food culture. We have prepared side dishes, so you can assemble them to make a wonderful lunch box. It also includes recipes that you can make even after you get home. Please enjoy this delicious and cute experience in Japan.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

We want people from overseas to enjoy Japanese home cooking! A cooking class where you can make and eat Japanese home cooking taught by a professional chef! It's a fun event where you can make and eat together oyakodon, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, hand-rolled sushi, and other dishes made with dashi broth produced by a Japanese chef! A glass of your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink is included. The alcohol will be premium Japanese alcohol! We also have premium Japanese whiskey [Yamazaki] and premium sake [SAKE HUNDRED]! *Since our shop is a bar, you can also enjoy additional alcohol (additional charge applies) [Cooking Schedule] 24/06/18-24/06/30 "Oyakodon" 24/07/02-24/07/14 "Okonomiyaki" 24/07/16-24/07/28 "Takoyaki" 24/07/30-24/08/11 "Hand-rolled sushi" 24/08/13-24/08/25 "Oyakodon"

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Dashi is the lifeblood of Japanese cuisine. We'll start with an easy way to make dashi at home. The dishes you'll learn will be boiled fish, simmered dishes, grilled dishes, steamed dishes, and salads (plus rice and miso soup). Start cooking efficiently while thinking about the steps involved. Cooking is all about making the food colorful, presentable, and plated. Now! It's finished. Gather around the table while it's still warm. Serving the food is also important (the direction and location of the plates). Learn table manners too. Food that you've taken the time and effort to make yourself should be delicious. ★Basically we only speak Japanese, but please let us know when you make a reservation. We will do our best to accommodate you, so thank you★★Please feel free to ask us about anything else★

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• Age 7～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Would you like to experience the heart-shaking Japanese drumming together? This workshop is filled with the thoughts of Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, a representative Japanese drummer who says, "I want to convey the greatness of Japanese drumming to the world." After enjoying the story behind Japanese drumming and the dynamic performance of a professional, you can actually experience playing Japanese drums. Learn how to play directly from a professional and practice, and finally have an emotional finale with a session with everyone. Let's create unforgettable memories in Tokyo together! 2 hours, free drinks included! ~Experience flow~ ① About the history and types of Japanese drums Mr. Tsukamoto will talk about Japanese drums. ② Mr. Junya Tsukamoto, live performance Enjoy the powerful professional performance! ③ Playing lessons, song practice From here on, you are the main character! Learn how to play Japanese drums and practice the session. ④ Everyone's session! At the end, everyone will play one song! Enjoy the fun and excitement of matching the sounds. You will feel like you're on stage!

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 4～5 hours

The instructor, who is a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will guide you through the Tsukiji Outer Market and buy fresh fish (tuna, salmon, sea bream, yellowtail) and wasabi. After that, you will travel by subway to the instructor's home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station). At the instructor's home, you will learn how to make sushi rice, how to cut tuna, how to grate wasabi, and how to make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan), and you will actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Stroll around Tsukiji (about 1 hour) The instructor will explain Japanese ingredients, etc. to you. If there is something you want to buy, the instructor will take you to the store. ② Travel to the instructor's home (about 40 minutes) by subway. It will take about 40 minutes, but during that time, the instructor will explain about Japan. ③ Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ④ Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. If guests go shopping in Tsukiji, the party will take longer. We will shorten the party time so that it will end in 4 and a half hours. Time extensions are available free of charge.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

By calmly facing yourself through meditation, you can let go of the ego that binds you and free your mind. Zen meditation is not an extraordinary experience; it lies in your daily life.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:30

Join us for a delightful culinary experience where both children and adults can crafting adorable Teddy Bear Character Bento! Immerse yourself in Japanese culture through this fun and creative meal, featuring vibrant ingredients and charming designs that make for an unforgettable enjoy experience.

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

The Junmai sake, brewed with locally harvested sake rice and the traditional Akita-style cold brewing method by Toji Yamauchi, is highly regarded as "the sake of the divine dance village." It won the gold medal at the 2023 New Sake Tasting Competition and the "Excellent Award" for the third consecutive year at the 2024 Akita Prefecture Sake Competition in the Akita Prefecture Rice Division. With the full cooperation of the brewery "Oonogawa" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to harvesting, fermentation, pressing, and bottling. The second part is an experience of "washing rice", "steaming rice", "making koji" and "making yeast starter"! After learning about the Akita-style three-stage brewing method and the mechanism of sake fermentation and multiple parallel fermentation, you can enjoy a tour of the brewery with the brewers. There will also be a tasting and sales event for precious sake! =====================================================The third installment is finally the "New Sake Pressing Experience" ★ Look forward to it! A special edition, "New Sake Enjoyment Party (scheduled to be held on December 19th)" will also be on sale! =========================================================9:00 Meet at Oonagawa Co., Ltd. (169 Omori, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture), followed by orientation and changing clothes, etc.9:30-10:30 Experience sake brewing (contents change depending on application period)10:30-11:30 Tour of the brewery (until Oonagawa sake is made)11:30-12:30 Tasting and sales, then disband

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:35 / 09:05 / 09:45

----------------------------------Bring your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guidance! (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese)★What is automated audio guidance★It is a system that only plays directions for each location when you pass a point specified by GPS. A smartphone (compatible with iOS and Android) and earphones are required, so please bring them if you wish to use it. ----------------------------------A tour that combines a sightseeing bus tour that takes you to Okinawa's most representative spots with dinner★The sightseeing bus will take you to the Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, famous for its spectacular views, and Chatan American Village, a shopping spot that looks like an open set for a movie (*^-^*)What's more, you will also stop by Manza Cape and Okashi Goten, the original home of purple sweet potato tarts!! After enjoying sightseeing in Okinawa, we will serve fresh seafood and local ingredients with an Okinawan twist in California style at Seafood House Pier 54 in Chatan (^^♪ We also have a wide selection of wines that go well with seafood, mainly New World wines! Enjoy a fun and lively time with your family and friends on the port side with a beautiful sunset★※After having dinner in Chatan, everyone will leave on their own※※Please note that the tour may be canceled if the minimum number of 10 people is not met. This will be decided 2 or 3 days in advance, and you will be contacted if the tour is cancelled.

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• Age 6～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

3 minutes walk from Sensoji Temple! The 4-story experience space is fully equipped with a Japanese-only studio. There are a wide variety of kimonos, and there are about 1,000 kimonos and yukatas to choose from! We also have kimono sets for men and children. The package includes exquisite hairstyles, hair accessories, and free hairstyles that match the style of the guest's hair amount, hair color, and kimono color. You can also bring your camera! Available in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese, you will be dressed in a kimono or yukata, have a demonstration and explanation by a senior Japanese tea ceremony instructor, and enjoy traditional Japanese sweets and handmade matcha tea in a dedicated, authentic tea room. You can enjoy the tea ceremony while having your meal. The experience time is approximately 1 hour. You can continue walking around Sensoji Temple even after the tea ceremony. All you have to do is return the kimono by 5:00pm. We provide oil paper umbrellas, fans and other photography props for free, and also provide a professional photographer team and a follow-up package of high-quality and exquisite kimonos. There is a free luggage storage service within the hotel, so you can use it with peace of mind. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Arrive at the reservation time Please come to the store at the reservation time. If you are late, priority will be given to other customers. If it is crowded, we may not be able to provide it. please note. ② Select a kimono Select your favorite kimono. Our experienced staff will also be happy to assist you. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in store. ③ Kimono and hair style will be beautifully done by a professional dresser and hairdresser, and it takes about 30 minutes. ④ Tea ceremony in a real tea room. Tea ceremony experience for about 1 hour. After finishing, you can take a walk at nearby Sensoji Temple. ⑤Return Please return by 5pm.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

◎Kyoto Kitayama ZERO Semi-custom mountain course (with hot spring bathing) It takes about 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin to the meeting point, so you can easily participate in the ECO even if you don't have a car. A course for Kyoto Kitayama freaks. People who want to go to mountains that are not even covered in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Kitayama, Kyoto, and other mountains of your choice. Please let us know your desired mountain name when making a reservation.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Hira Mountain Range ZERO Semi-Custom Mountain Course (hot spring bathing included) It takes about 60 minutes by JR train from Keihanshin to the meeting point, so you can easily participate in the ECO even if you don't have a car. A course suitable for Hirayama freaks. People who want to go to mountains that are not even covered in guidebooks. We will guide you to famous courses in Mt. Hira and other mountains of your choice. Please let us know your desired mountain name when making a reservation.

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