Things to do in Japan Page 35

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in the serene Matsushima Bay. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

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• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

This program offers an opportunity to experience Japanese history, culture, and art in depth. You will experience a traditional Japanese culture workshop in a large hall that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property in a historic post town. In the process of creating a work of art with your own hands using traditional techniques and materials, you will come into contact with Japanese aesthetic sense and the spirit of crafts. Enjoy a special time experiencing traditional Japanese culture and savoring the joy of handmade items. (Japanese kite making, reed brush making, matcha experience, Japanese binding, tsumami zaiku, mizuhiki zaiku, etc.)

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:30

Japanese dance experience for foreign visitors to Japan Let's dance Japanese dance wearing a yukata! Japanese dance became a national intangible cultural asset in July 2023. Wearing a yukata, you will learn how to stand and sit, how to bow, how to use a fan, and dance to the famous Japanese song Sakura Sakura. Take a commemorative photo at the end of the experience! Touch the hearts of the Japanese people through Japanese dance♪ We will lend you a set of yukatas, so you can participate empty-handed. Held in Tokyo (location will be announced later)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Travel trailer (camping trailer) Add a river fishing experience to the 1 night 2 day plan. We support your camp debut! Don't worry about the camper next door! BBQ and bonfire in the turf area are also OK! Bringing in a tent is welcome! Enjoy summer nights, play with fireworks (please clean up and clean up the garbage as a manner), and if you have any concerns or questions about participating, please feel free to contact us. ～ Experience Schedule ～ 13:00 Ureshpa Base Camp Meeting & Reception 13:10 Departure for river fishing experience, lecture after arrival, challenge river fishing! * Fishing rod, bait and boots will be prepared. * Experience in a river. Unfortunately, you may not be able to catch it. note that. 15:00 End of experience Prepare for dinner at the shopping time! We will guide you to the nearby supermarket to buy "Charcoal-grilled 〇〇" for dinner. Please purchase your favorite ingredients and drinks. It would be nice to have breakfast with you the next morning. * Food, drinks and other purchase costs will be borne by the individual. 16:00 Let's handle the fish! Vegetable harvest experience when the fishing result is zero 17:00 Supper! First, sample the fish you caught. We will prepare a charcoal fire here. Charcoal-grilled BBQ with tasting of caught fish, purchased ingredients, and fresh vegetables from the Ureshpa field! 18:30 Let's go to the hot springs! Basically, we will guide you to the hot springs of "Highland Furano". 20:00 Please relax until you go to bed by observing the starry sky. 21:00 Go to bed << Next day >> 9:00 Check out * Don't forget to check what you have left behind when you check out

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

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• 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

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

This plan will allow you to spend a calming night at Rinnoji Temple, which is associated with the Date clan, through a special vegetarian meal and Zen experience. You will visit the Japanese gardens of Rinnoji Temple, a representative photo spot in Sendai, and enjoy a private prayer and zazen experience. You will also be able to immerse yourself in Japanese culture while listening to stories about the history of the Date clan and Rinnoji Temple, as well as Zen culture. After the prayer and zazen experience, you will be able to enjoy vegetarian meals in a Japanese-style room adjacent to the garden, and enjoy the beautiful garden scenery that changes with the seasons. *This tour will be guided by a professional English or Chinese interpreter.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Zuihoden is a representative tourist spot in Sendai and the residence of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. This private tour will be held at night, when it is usually closed to the public. Guided by the Oshu/Sendai Hospitality Group Date Busho-tai, you will walk through the illuminated approach to the temple and enjoy the gorgeous Zuihoden, which symbolizes Date culture, while unraveling the story of the Date clan in a fantastic space. On this tour, we will specially open the main hall of Zuihoden to the public. After viewing the main hall, we will play Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese space. At the end of the tour, you will also receive a goshuin stamp from Zuihoden. In autumn, you can hear the sounds of insects amid the vivid autumn leaves, and in winter, you can enjoy the sparkling lights in the clear air. Please enjoy Zuihoden, which is not just a tourist spot but a very important place for Sendai. *This tour will be guided by professional English, Chinese and Thai interpreters.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Warm Up Your Body and Mind in a Hot Spring Town! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is designed for wellness seekers looking to discover themselves and connect with like-minded individuals. Warm up your body and mind, and rejuvenate yourself through various activities such as ZAZEN (Zen meditation), medicinal cuisine, Goma fire ritual, daily morning yoga, while staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a private hot spring.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Appreciate the Stillness in the Zao's Winter Wonderland! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is perfect for those who are seeking a mountain getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and appreciate the stillness in the snowy mountains of Tohoku. Take time to focus on yourself and appreciate the stillness through various activities such as Zazen (Zen meditation), snowshoeing, sound therapy, tea ceremony, staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with stunning outdoor hot springs.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

In this workshop, you will experience the final coating and sprinkling of gold powder on old Japanese pottery that has been restored over time by a Kintsugi expert using real lacquer. The materials used are lacquer and real gold powder. Because it is a natural material, it is a traditional method that is completely food safe and ideal for tableware. Each step up to the finishing stage will be demonstrated using actual tools and materials, and we will introduce the history and philosophy of Kintsugi behind it, as well as various finishing methods and aftercare. Please enjoy the most moving moment of Kintsugi! On the day, you can choose either a small plate or a cup for the Kintsugi experience, and take the completed pottery home as it is. We will also prepare a relaxing tea time with beautiful Japanese sweets. Enjoy a relaxing time while touching Japanese tradition. (All workshops are in English) Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that uses lacquer and gold to repair broken or chipped pottery. It is a unique Japanese aesthetic sense that even damaged and imperfect forms are beautiful. By decorating with gold or silver, rather than hiding scratches, you can breathe new life into them and create a sustainable cycle of cherishing things. Repairing also gives you a sense of peace of mind, so it is also called art therapy. Since the repairs are done using natural materials such as lacquer, wood powder, and gold dust, you can rest assured that they can be used on tableware. *This class does not use synthetic resins such as epoxy resins used in modern and simple kintsugi.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A female diver from Shima will be your guide, and you will go out to gather your own ingredients and go basket fishing with the female diver. After fishing, you will move to a private beach and enjoy an original menu prepared by a top chef and Shima ingredients cooked right in front of you.

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• For Family

• Age 13～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 14:00

We offer immersive courses on the Omotesenke tea ceremony. Each month, we delve into a unique theme, such as the history of the tea ceremony, renowned tea masters, tea utensils, and the matcha production process. These topics are thoroughly explained with the aid of slides. During the tea ceremony experience, you will practice the guest's movements and understand their significnace. While observing the authentic tea procedures, you will enjoy two servings of thin tea and sweets.~Flow of the experience~11:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage11:35 How to enter a tearoomhow to open and close a sliding door and bow on a tatami mat11:40 Power-point presentationExplaining a unique theme, such as the history of tea, key tea masters, and tea utensils, using a PowerPoint presentation. Q&A11:55 Tea demonstrationThe host performs an authentic thin tea procedure while explaining each movement. Guests will learn how to eat sweets and drink a bowl of matcha, and each person will be served two bowls of tea.12:30 Wrap-upGuests leave the premises.

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• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

[Dressing in a yukata and calligraphy art experience in Uji, Kyoto] A collaboration of Japanese experiences, yukata and calligraphy art, why not try this valuable experience of touching Japanese culture! You can choose three yukatas (yukata, obi, geta) on the day, and a professional will dress you in the yukata and do your hair and makeup. All yukatas you choose will be given as a gift! You can take them home, so why not wear a yukata and stroll around Kyoto and Uji ( ?˙ ᴗ˙?) You will experience calligraphy, a Japanese culture, as a set with dressing in a yukata. The instructor is a master and will carefully teach beginners from the basics! Practice your favorite characters, write them on colored paper, and arrange them with Japanese patterns and pressed flowers! Why not create your own original work with a unique arrangement? I think it will be a very valuable work that is uniquely Japanese!

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• 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

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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

"Sushi" is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Crafts Experience Center, you can experience authentic sushi making. You can feel the Japanese food culture first-hand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic nigiri, from the size of rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, octopus, etc.) + mini udon hotpot *contents subject to change depending on the season. After the experience, we will give you a diploma. * Explanations will be given in Japanese during the experience.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This is a 3-night, 4-day training experience trip where you can make a small knife under the direct guidance of swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu. Through the training experience, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords, and the small knife you make yourself using the same process as a Japanese sword using tamahagane, the material of Japanese swords, is a one-of-a-kind treasure. [Experience content] Full schedule: 10:30-17:00 Day 1: After an explanation about Japanese swords and a tour of the forging process, you will have lunch and then a tour of the unbending and fire-making process. After the tour, it's time to experience it. First, you will experience fire-making. Day 2: Continue with the fire-making experience Day 3: Experience filing and sen-kake, and practice in meikiri Day 4: Experience inikiri and soil removal, and a tour of the tempering of a spare small knife *The process may change depending on the actual progress.

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• 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!

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kuba has been considered a sacred plant since ancient times, and has been used in rituals and to make baskets, fans, ropes, and other items that are closely related to people's lives. It is said that Okinawans in the past used kuba ladles to draw water, and kuba is so sturdy that baskets made from it can actually be used for a long time. Taking the time to slowly make a basket while feeling the history is sure to be a valuable experience unique to Okinawa. Beginners and those who are clumsy are also welcome. We will provide you with full support.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a private kagura performance where a small group of 1 to 10 people can enjoy Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art that has been passed down in the western part of Shimane Prefecture since ancient times, at Ryugozen Shrine in the hot spring town of Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture. Iwami Kagura is a dance that has been practiced since ancient times in the Iwami region of western Shimane Prefecture, mainly based on Japanese mythology, and is danced to lively music while wearing gorgeous costumes woven with gold and silver threads and expressive masks. It is a traditional performing art that has been passed down. With this plan, you can enjoy a local sake pairing from ``Wakabayashi Sake Brewery,'' a sake brewery in Onsentsu that has been in business for over 100 years, in a private space limited to one group per day and a maximum of 10 people. After the performance, you can also get to know the behind-the-scenes aspects of traditional performing arts, such as interacting with dancers, trying on costumes, playing music, and taking photos. In addition, the ``Kagura Cup,'' the cup into which sake is poured, is handmade by ``Kameya Ceramics,'' a company that manufactures the stone tiles that decorate roofs in the Iwami region, and you can take it home as a souvenir after viewing it. (For customers who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, we use Iwashimizu, Wakabayashi Sake Brewery's brewing water, and also enjoy ``mulberry tea,'' a material used to make Sekishu washi paper used in the production of Kagura masks. *Seasonal) (The tea leaves may change depending on the situation) If you like tradition, history, and theater performances, you can enjoy it regardless of your age or nationality.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 12:50

This is a two-day, one-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, observe the appreciation of Japanese swords, observe the forging process (preparing the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate inscription. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying overnight at the famous Iizaka Onsen hot spring in Fukushima City, on the second day, you will be taken to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City's specialties and Nakano Fudoson, one of the three Fudoson in Japan.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

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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 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

A karate experience right near Abeno Harukas, a tourist spot in Osaka! Please come dressed in clothes you can move in!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Ninja Show The Ninja Legion ✦ ShippuThis is a ninja show for children and adults alike.A story about a scroll!A fierce battle unfolds between the Iga and Kouga Ninja as they search for a secret book that has been handed down from generation to generation. Which hand will the scroll fall into?In addition to the fierce battle up close, there will be a "Ninja Training Corner" for visitors to experience.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppir_-j1ohoNinja Show [Shinobi Corps✦Shippu] This is a ninja show that everyone from children to adults can enjoy. A story about scrolls! A fierce battle between Iga and Koga ninjas takes place in search of a secret book that has been passed down from generation to generation. Whose hands will the scroll end up in? ? In addition to the intense fighting up close, there is also a ``Ninja Training Corner'' where customers can try their hand at it.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30

Japanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceJapanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceAfter experiencing the ancient Japanese traditional culture of ikebana, you can arrange small flowers and take them home. Traditional Japanese culture from ancient timesAfter the flower ikebana experienceIt is possible to arrange the flowers small and take them home.In the tea ceremony, you can rest your mind with Japanese tea and sweets.Origami will experience Tsuruori. Explanation: You can learn the spirit of not only arranging flowers, but also hospitality and valuing the life of flowers.In the tea ceremony, a traditional Japanese culture. Origami is an easy Japanese game that calms the mind and allows you to take a break and enjoy watching tea etiquette and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game that both adults and children will enjoy.Enjoy this Japanese tradition with a beautiful sense of wisdom. Explanation textYou can learn not only the heart of flowering, but also the heart of entertaining guests, the heart of cherishing the life of flowers, and such a spirit.In the tea ceremony, which is a traditional Japanese cultureCalm your mind.You can take a break and enjoy watching tea manners and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game for both adults and children.I'm very pleased.I feel a beautiful knowledge.Please enjoy Japanese tradition.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:15 / 15:15

This is a calligraphy class held by calligrapher Saori, who is a prefectural tourism ambassador. Using my experience in a calligraphy class for foreigners, I will carefully guide you on how to hold the brush, explain the tools, and how to write the basics. We will prepare all the tools here, so please feel free to come by.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Full-time instructors, including instructors who have experience appearing in media such as television, will give lessons. Vegetarians, Muslims and other people with dietary restrictions can also be accommodated. A dedicated interpreter guide will accompany you so that you don't miss a detailed explanation about the soup stock and dishes. The studio where the lesson will be held depends on the number of students, so we will inform you of the meeting place after the reservation is confirmed. ~ Lesson menu ~ We will make udon from udon + tempura noodles. You will also learn how to make dashi. Feel the essence of Japanese dashi on a customized and immersive tour! Master how to make dashi and make your own udon from scratch. Learn how to make delicious tempura. After the experience, explore the shop to purchase high-quality dashi ingredients and necessary cooking utensils to recreate the taste of Japan in the comfort of your own kitchen. Unleash your culinary creativity and immerse yourself in the rich world of Japanese cuisine with this all-inclusive Dashi-themed experience.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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