Things to do in Japan Page 355

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 09:40 / 10:00 / 15:00

You can watch the Fukuoka round of the "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024", which is held on a circuit course connecting Okagaki Town and Munakata City, from special spectator seats set up on the side of the course. The plan also includes accommodation in Okagaki Town, and comes with a food voucher and a free drink pass, so you can concentrate on watching the race without worrying about the hassle of paying in Japanese yen.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30 / 13:50 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 17:20

You can watch the Fukuoka round of the "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024," which is held on a circular course connecting Okagaki Town and Munakata City, from special spectator seats set up on the side of the course. The plan also includes accommodation in Okagaki Town, and comes with a food voucher and a free drink pass, so you can concentrate on watching the race without having to worry about the hassle of paying in Japanese yen. With the additional fee plan, you can also meet the athletes at the after-race party!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30 / 13:50 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 17:20

This premium plan allows you to watch the "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024" Fukuoka stage race from your accommodation. ・Three event venues with special seating will be set up, with local restaurants and specialty products on display. Events will be held to liven up the viewing venues. ・A vision car will be set up at the event venue to broadcast the race situation. ・Shuttle buses will be operated.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 09:40 / 09:50 / 10:00 / 15:00 / 19:00

After watching the race at the "My Navi Tour de Kyushu 2024" Fukuoka stage on the Okagaki-machi side, an after-race party will be held. The participants will also be invited to attend the reception. This is a special dinner plan that includes accommodation and transportation.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 09:40 / 10:00 / 10:20 / 11:00

"Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024" Fukuoka Stage (circuit course) will be watched from specially installed premium seats on the Okagaki-machi side. Three event venues with special spectator seats will be set up, with local restaurants and specialty products. Events will be held to liven up the viewing venue. ・Vision cars will be set up at the venue to broadcast the race situation. ・Shuttle buses will be operated. Food vouchers and free drink passes will be provided at designated facilities within the event venue, allowing you to concentrate on watching the race without having to worry about the hassle of paying in Japanese yen.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 4～5 hours
• 09:40 / 10:00 / 10:20 / 11:00

"Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024" Enjoy a leisurely viewing experience at the viewing lounges set up in the partitioned areas of the Fukuoka stage. There are three viewing lounges in total, each with its own unique features. Booths will be set up where you can enjoy the charms of the town, including local restaurants and specialty products. Events will be held to liven up the viewing venue. You are free to move between the installed areas.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

Experience the ultimate form of the Way of Tea in an intimate, private setting. At a Chaji, a small group of invited guests share a full-course tea ceremony, including a meal, thick tea, and thin tea. This formal gathering is the culmination of regular tea lessons, embodying the spirit of "ichiza konryu" where host and guests create a warm, inclusive atmosphere together.Perfect for beginners, this simplified version of Chaji requires no prior tea ceremony experience. We look forward to welcoming you.~ Flow of the experience~12:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage12:35 Enter a tearoomHow to enter a tearoom and bow on a tatami mat12:40 Charcoal ProceduresThe charcoal procedures will be performed after lunch, depending on the season.12:55 LunchYou will be served lunch with a small amount of Japanese sake and enjoy joyful conversation with the host and other guests.13:45 Thick tea and Thin tea demonstrationThick tea is considered more formal and is often the highlight of the tea gathering.14:45 Q & A and Wrap-up

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• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern areas where have deployed the most Hokkaido seems landscape. Vast Kushiro, of coniferous forest Jukai, primitiveness rich mountains, lakes group is like to feel like coming to a foreign country. In this course, you can enjoy a climbing while enjoy nature of Iozan.

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern areas where have deployed the most Hokkaido seems landscape. Vast Kushiro, of coniferous forest Jukai, primitiveness rich mountains, lakes group is like to feel like coming to a foreign country. In this course, you can enjoy a climbing while enjoy nature of Rausu.

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Eastern Hokkaido is area, which has the most spectacular scenery of Hokkaido. The vast Kushiro Wetlands, coniferous forests, primitive mountains and lakes make you feel like you are in a foreign country. After climbing, enjoy the famous Iwao-betsu at Hot spring

• World Heritage
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

Tohoku Summer Festival Experience A fun and in-depth experience to learn about Aomori's summer festival "Nebuta" Duration Content 13:30 Meet at Narumiya, a Nebuta Jumping Man costume rental shop 13:30-14:15 Rental costume at Narumiya, a Nebuta Jumping Man costume rental shop 14:15-14:30 Travel (on foot) 14:30-15:40 Nebuta House Wa-Rasse Nebuta music live performance and Jumping Man experience 16:00 Disband (return of costume)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Experience the Tohoku Summer Festival (Akita Kanto Festival) and Walk with an Akita Maiko. You can learn about the origins and history of the Akita City Kanto Festival, watch a demonstration by a veteran sashiite, and try your hand at Kanto and Ohayashi (drums). Why not walk around the city of Akita with an Akita Maiko? An Akita City Tourist Guide will accompany you as your guide. This is a gorgeous sightseeing plan that can only be found in the home of Akita beauty. Course A: Akita Maiko and Senshu Park Course B: Akita Maiko and Akita Museum of Art (in case of rain) Course C: Akita Maiko and Neburi Nagashikan & Former Kaneko Family Residence, etc. Duration Content 13:00 Meet at Akita Station 13:00-14:00 Walk around Akita city and head to Neburi Nagashikan 14:00-15:00 Experience the Akita Kanto Festival at Neburi Nagashikan 15:00-16:00 Walking tour of Senshu Park with Akita Maiko (in case of rain, Akita Museum of Art) 16:00 End

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 12:00

The Chichibu Night Festival, which has a history of over 300 years, is a designated important folk cultural asset of the country and a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The local people have enjoyed and protected this historic Chichibu Night Festival. There are six floats that attract a lot of attention at the festival, so why not join the locals in pulling them? The floats, built in the 1700s, are said to weigh several tons, and everyone joins forces to pull them through the town of Chichibu. The shout is "Wasshoi!" After the float pulling is over, we will show you a deep place that only locals know and is not even a tourist spot! After that, enjoy alcohol and Chichibu gourmet food as a banquet experience with the festival people. It's no problem if you can't drink alcohol. Be sure to ask how the people of Chichibu welcome the festival and what the meaning of the festival is! A special experience that can only be had here in Chichibu!

• For Groups

• 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"

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

You can enjoy a luxurious and extravagant time on a chartered 12-seat cruise ship from Dotonbori or Nakanoshima in Osaka. You can also cruise to watch the sunset or fireworks at sea. (Consultation required) We want many people to enjoy luxurious boating at a reasonable price, so we have prepared a wide range of plans from rivers to sea to music.

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 05:20

OMAKASE TOKYO JOURNEY. Watch the tuna auction at Toyosu Market! You can also shop for fresh fish at the wholesale market. After that, move to your suite by car! Enjoy your own conveyor belt sushi to your heart's content in a completely private space!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

If you are interested in art and Japanese pop culture (anime and manga), you will enjoy small group manga drawing classes taught by professional manga artists. You will learn from instructors who are professional assistants of HUNTER × HUNTER and active manga artists. Whether you draw regularly or are a complete beginner, your instructor will explain the process step by step and teach you new skills. Experience the traditional analog manga technique that has been around for 100 years. Draw your own original manga!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

A woman's point of view, worries and you do not know only to women, we will advice easy to understand the progress method. Please to progress while enjoying the surf. Professional surfer Mika Iwasa and our staff of our affiliation help so please feel free to use!

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

Rules and manners of the sea, select a point, how to read the tide of flow, risk aversion, such as basic operation, we guidance until it is board control and ride the wave. You can safely fun surfing! ! Please to progress while attended to suit your convenience. Already because you have the tools, please feel free to contact us so also those who purchased at other stores is OK.

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

It is experiential school that target towards the (If you do not already have a tool) that is about to start in the future surfing. Please try to experience the real thrill of surfing in one-on-one. We surely depress to surfing in the world! Also, let me look at, such as customers of physical fitness through the school, it is very also very popular place that can help the best surfboard to choose!

• Age 21～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 18:00

Hakata is one of Japan's leading gourmet towns. Even though there are so many things you want to eat, where should you go? What's more, the so-called tourist-friendly restaurants are all full, and even at night there are long lines. So, we'll show you restaurants that only locals go to, and eat everything you can about Hakata in one night! You can experience the true charm of the area by eating local ingredients and cuisine, and interacting with the local people. Even if you're not in a tourist spot, you can experience the true joy of traveling by tasting local "food" provided by the locals.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours

This is a guided cycling tour that departs from Nakatsu Castle Town and visits Komo Shrine, which is closely related to Usa Jingu. In the second half, you will cycle through the vast countryside of the Nakatsu Plain, visiting the Nakatsu Castle Castle Tower, a scenic spot with a panoramic view of the Nakatsu Plain and the ancient sea route, and the lives of the people connected to the culture of rice cultivation. You can experience the hidden origins of Japan's rice cultivation culture. This is a tour using E-bike. Mileage: Approximately 20km Guide: Mr. Matsunaga of Yabakei Cycling Tours

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

This is a guided cycling tour that takes you through the entire Ajimu Basin, giving you a chance to experience the lives of people who make use of the unique natural environment of the Ajimu Basin. View the Ajimu Basin from a hill and drive through the countryside of the Ajimu Basin where ancient rice cultivation techniques remain. Visit Tsumagaki Shrine, the guardian deity of the Ajimu Basin, and experience the people's prayers for the blessings of nature and the form of their faith in their daily lives. Experience the blessings of nature and the lives of the people at a sake brewery that has passed down Ajimu's rice and water, which are essential for making sake, from generation to generation. You can experience the lifestyle of people who take advantage of the unique natural environment. This is a tour using E-bike. Guide: Mr. Matsunaga of Yabakei Cycling Tours Mileage: Approximately 17km

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

Naomichi Hanazono, who is widely active as a Japanese dance performer and singer in both domestic and overseas performances, will hold a commemorative performance [It's Hanazono Castle!\All assembled/] at Meijiza in Tokyo to mark his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry! Socialite and entertainer Devi Sukarno will appear as a special guest. In addition, we will welcome 23 groups of guests who are active in the popular theater and music worlds and will hold a spectacular event. Please take your time and enjoy the gorgeous special entertainment show that can only be seen here!

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage site, and enjoy a sencha ceremony where you brew delicious tea yourself in a teapot. Also, with this plan, you can enjoy a tea ceremony at the old Tokaido 53 Station Hisaka-juku and an old inn from the Edo period. ～Flow of the experience～ (You can choose morning session or afternoon session) 10:00/13:00 Tabinosha meeting/reception 10:15/13:15 Tea learning experience with tea farmers at the tea plantation (tea season) There is also a tea picking experience (approx. 30 minutes) 11:00/14:00 Experience comparing three types of tea drinking at the old private house of Hisaka-shuku Motoiyaba (approx. 40 minutes) 11:40/14:40 Tokaido Fifty Stroll around the post town of Miyoshi with a local guide (approx. 20 minutes) 12:10/15:10 Receive tea bottles and tea bags as souvenirs at Tabinosha, then leave.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage site, and enjoy a sencha ceremony where you brew delicious tea yourself in a teapot. In addition, with this plan, you will enjoy a tea-filled time at ``Chamonji no Sato Higashiyama'', the area's premier tea producing area. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 10:00/13:00 Higashiyama Ipukudokoro: Deep steamed tea drinking comparison (about 30 minutes) 10:40/13:40 Information on Chagusaba farming at the tea plantation (tea picking experience available during tea season) (about 30 minutes) 11:20/14:20 Tea party with sencha brewed in a teapot on the terrace at the summit of Mt. Awagatake (about 30 minutes) 12:10/15:10 Souvenirs of tea bottles and tea bags at Higashiyama Ipukudokoro Disband after receiving

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage Site, and enjoy a time spent making delicious tea with the tea farmers. ~Procedure of the experience~ 10:00/13:00 Gather at Tabinosha/Reception 10:15/13:15 Spend time in the tea fields talking with farmers and helping with their work. During the tea break, enjoy a tea ceremony with delicious tea brewed by farmers! (approx. 60 minutes) 11:20/14:20 Try tasting Higashiyama tea at Higashiyama Ippukudokoro (approx. 25 minutes) 12:00/15:00 Receive tea bottles and tea packs as souvenirs at Tabinosha ,dissolution

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• For Groups