- Age 13~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00
We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.
- Age 3~Age 69
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:00 / 09:20
08:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing bus stop in front of the station10:20 Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend of the closest to the gods (approx. 30 mins)11:30 Itinerary 1: Sanzenin Temple (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch included, own expenses, November 5, 2024 - April 15, 2025)Itinerary 2: Lake Biwa Observatory - Enjoy the dreamlike beauty of the lake (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch at own expense, August 9 - November 4)14:00 Mangetsuji Ukimido - Mangetsuji Temple, a historic temple floating on Lake Biwa, also mentioned in the Eight Views of Omi (approx. 30 mins, free tour, own admission, suggested admission fee: 300 yen/person)15:10 La Collina Omihachiman (approx. 60 minutes, free time) 16:10 Return
ガイドも参加者もほぼ外国人で唯一日本人がいて心強かったツアーでした。ガイド解説は、中国語は長いのに明らかに日本語はその1/3で終わってしまうのでもう少し日本語を話せてもらえたらなと思いました。びわ湖バレイはこの時期は行けないことを書いてもらえたら良かったです。一番楽しみにしていたので。ガイドも運転手さんも気さくな方だったので結果的には楽しめました。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:10 / 10:40 / 12:05
We will take a 10km trip around Numashima, also known as "Onokoro Island" which is related to the creation myth described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, on an active fishing boat. The tour will take you to see the megaliths and strange rocks such as "Kamitachigami Rock" and "Shimotachigami Rock" from the sea with the guidance of a veteran guide. You will learn about the legends, history, and crustal activity of "Onokoro Island" while looking at the rocks that are said to be related to the creation myth, and you will also learn about the history and fishing of Numashima. Numashima is where the creation myth of Japan lives on. There are many strange rocks such as Ame-no-Mihashira and Kamita-Kami Rock, and distinctive reefs that can only be seen from the sea. In addition to the Onokoro Shrine, there are many other places related to the myth on the island, so there are many spots you can enjoy even after disembarking the cruise. Fishermen with the skill to navigate through difficult areas plan tours of the surrounding area along with its myths to promote the charms of the region, and a person who moved here and loves Numashima acts as the coordinator and guide. They guide an amazing 300 groups (1,000 people) a year! You can enjoy private tours limited to one group per hour. Balancing their main business of fishing with tourism gives them an awareness of how to create new communities and increase the number of people connected to them in this remote island where the population continues to decline and vitality is being lost. Are the fishermen a little tough-looking? No, they are very kind. Please feel free to talk to them. ■Experience schedule① From 9:10 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 9:00. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).② From 10:40 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 10:30. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).③ From 12:05 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 11:55. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes). *Group guests will need especially long to travel and get on and off the boat.
- Age 2~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:00 / 10:00
This is a private walking tour around the tourist spots in Osaka city. Start in the morning at Osaka Castle, and have lunch at Shinsekai and go kushikatsu hopping! Take your time to see the main tourist spots in Osaka. In the afternoon, return to the castle town of Osaka Castle, Karabori, and experience hand-making at a pottery atelier renovated from a 120-year-old tenement house. Because it is a private tour, you can walk at your own pace, whether you are a couple, family, or single person. This is a private plan to fully experience Osaka's history and culture, Osaka's flavors, and Japanese soil in one day. ~Experience flow~10:00 Stroll around Osaka Castle Meet in front of NHK Osaka Hall and visit Osaka Castle. Walk through Osaka Castle Park, climb the castle tower, and feel the 400-year history. 12:00 Compare kushikatsu at Shinsekai! From Osaka Castle, take the JR Loop Line to the Minami area. Go kushikatsu hopping at the deep spot Shinsekai. 13:30 Travel by subway From Shinsekai, go through Tennoji Park and move to the subway. Take the subway for three stops to the Karahori atelier. 14:00 Pottery experience Feel the joy of making things and the healing power of earth in a handmade atelier renovated from a 120-year-old tenement house. 16:00 Disband We tell you the destination to send your pottery work and the event ends. Thank you for participating. Please be careful and enjoy your next destination.
- Age 3~Age 80
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:00
07:50 Meet in front of Kani Douraku Dotonbori East Branch 08:00 Departure ↓ Kinkaku-ji Temple (approx. 40 minute stay) Admission ticket included ↓ Arashiyama (approx. 120 minute stay) ↓ Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato (approx. 90 minute stay) ↓ Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (approx. 60 minute stay) ↓ Osaka Dotonbori (scheduled arrival around 19:30) *Due to weather or traffic congestion, the stay at the facilities may be shortened or the tour may be canceled.
- Age 12~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
About 150 years ago, along with the opening of the port of Kobe, the foreign settlement was established as a residence and workplace for foreigners. Please take a stroll through the exotic streets filled with retro buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, including the 15th building, which is the only remaining building from the former settlement period. ~Time schedule~ 10:00 [Meet in front of Hanadokei in Higashi Yuenchi: Immediately outside C8 exit of Sannomiya station underpass] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 10:10 [Japan Pearl Hall] Built in 1952, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It can be said that it is a mecca for pearl processing in Kobe's local industry, and the building has a historical atmosphere. 10:25 [Kobe City Museum] This museum is a nationally registered tangible cultural property that was built in 1935 and was built in the former Yokohama Specie Bank Kobe Branch. The ancient Greek-style exterior with 6 Doric semi-columns and the entrance of the colonnade reminiscent of the time when it was a bank are impressive. 10:50 [Former Kobe Settlement 15th Building] Nationally designated important cultural property built around Meiji 13. The building was used as the American Consulate in its early days, and has a colonial-style exterior with an open verandah on the south side of the second floor. Although it was completely destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 70% of the materials used before the collapse were used to return to its original state. 10:55 [Shinko Building] Completed in 1939 as the headquarters building of Kawasaki Kisen. Characterized by its simple design, the art deco-style penthouse on the southeast corner of the roof accentuates the scenery of Kaigandori. 11:00 [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Building] A landmark of the port town of Kobe. It is an elegant and gorgeous building with impressive stonework (rustica) on the first floor and elegant terracotta decoration on the second and higher floors. The designer, Setsu Watanabe, visited Europe and the United States when designing this building, and decided on an American Renaissance style architecture. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its completion in April 2022, it is still in operation as an active office building. . One of the buildings representing Kaigandori. Built as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Kobe branch building, designed by Kozo Kawai. 11:20 [Kobe Meriken Park] "Meriken Park" and "Harborland", where you can find photogenic landmarks that represent Kobe, are areas you should visit first when you come to Kobe for sightseeing. Take a leisurely walk along the coast while feeling the sea breeze, board a cruise ship and view the cityscape of Kobe from the sea, or enjoy the glittering night view at night. No matter what time of the day you come, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the port town of Kobe.
- Age 12~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
About 150 years ago, along with the opening of the port of Kobe, the foreign settlement was established as a residence and workplace for foreigners. Please take a stroll through the exotic streets filled with retro buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, including the 15th building, which is the only remaining building from the former settlement period. ~Time schedule~ 10:00 [Meet in front of Hanadokei in Higashi Yuenchi: Immediately outside C8 exit of Sannomiya station underpass] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 10:10 [Japan Pearl Hall] Built in 1952, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It can be said that it is a mecca for pearl processing in Kobe's local industry, and the building has a historical atmosphere. 10:25 [Kobe City Museum] This museum is a nationally registered tangible cultural property that was built in 1935 and was built in the former Yokohama Specie Bank Kobe Branch. The ancient Greek-style exterior with 6 Doric semi-columns and the entrance of the colonnade reminiscent of the time when it was a bank are impressive. 10:50 [Former Kobe Settlement 15th Building] Nationally designated important cultural property built around Meiji 13. The building was used as the American Consulate in its early days, and has a colonial-style exterior with an open verandah on the south side of the second floor. Although it was completely destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 70% of the materials used before the collapse were used to return to its original state. 10:55 [Shinko Building] Completed in 1939 as the headquarters building of Kawasaki Kisen. Characterized by its simple design, the art deco-style penthouse on the southeast corner of the roof accentuates the scenery of Kaigandori. 11:00 [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Building] A landmark of the port town of Kobe. It is an elegant and gorgeous building with impressive stonework (rustica) on the first floor and elegant terracotta decoration on the second and higher floors. The designer, Setsu Watanabe, visited Europe and the United States when designing this building, and decided on an American Renaissance style architecture. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its completion in April 2022, it is still in operation as an active office building. . One of the buildings representing Kaigandori. Built as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Kobe branch building, designed by Kozo Kawai. 11:15 [Former Foreign Settlement 38th Building] Completed in 1929 as the National City Bank Kobe Branch. Designed by Vories Architectural Office, which has worked on Kobe Jogakuin and Kwansei Gakuin University. 11:20 [Kobe Foreign Settlement Ruins Monument] This monument was erected on April 25, 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port of Kobe. 11:35 [Chinatown Nankinmachi] Along with Yokohama Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Nankinmachi is counted as one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. It is a popular tourist area with a wide variety of stores selling Chinese food, miscellaneous goods, and dishes.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:20 / 10:35 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 14:20 / 14:35
This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can kiss and shake hands with dolphins without entering the sea, in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, go through the pier to the dolphin pool where the dolphins are waiting! This is an introductory course where you can learn by interacting with dolphins at a special booth set up just above the water's surface. This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can easily interact with dolphins without entering the sea, in this fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay. Learn about the ecology, species, and individual differences of dolphins from the trainer, and then head to the dolphin pool! When you go to the dolphin pool, the dolphins will come up to you. You can feed them at the special booth, and kiss and shake hands with them. You can feel the smooth texture of their bodies and hear their cries up close.
- Age 30~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 09:30
Would you like to spend a special time to heal your mind and body? This tour allows you to taste fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits in a natural environment and reset your daily fatigue in a hot spring. We offer a luxurious time that you cannot experience in the city. Kishiwada City has many natural scenery such as Kumeda Pond, the largest pond in Osaka, and the mountain path of Ushitakiyama. This tour takes you around the local scenery by bicycle. For lunch, you will have a lunch made with plenty of locally grown vegetables and fruits. This tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace by bicycle. And at the end of the tour, you will soothe your fatigue in a natural hot spring. This cycling tour will heal your mind and body in a landscape different from that of the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. And sake brewing, which was recently registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will visit a 200-year-old sake brewery to see how sake is made. You can also learn about Japanese culture. At the end, you will also have a sake tasting, which will relax your body and mind.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30
Tomiya Orimono Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-based company recognized as a "Kyoto Long-Established Company," a recognition bestowed upon companies with over 100 years of history. To this day, the company has dedicated itself to the creation of Nishijin-ori obi (sashes). At the workshop, you'll learn about the history of Nishijin-ori and the techniques of its artisans while touching the actual weaving tools used. You'll also get a close-up tour of the jacquard loom, where you'll experience the craftsmanship and power of the loom. During the hand weaving experience, you'll weave a table center approximately 20cm x 30cm on a special hand loom. The texture changes depending on the strength of the weave and the tension of the weft thread, creating a fascinating experience that will leave you lost in time. You can take home your table center on the day. In addition to obi and kimonos, you can also see "art weaving," where famous paintings and photographs are woven into fabric. This tour, packed with content, will allow you to deeply understand the appeal of Nishijin-ori while listening to the sounds of the looms in a workshop built in the Taisho era.
- Age 13~Age 75
- 3~4 hours
- 08:30
We are Kyoto ECO Trip, a bicycle rental company based in the heart of Kyoto and our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.The type of bicycle we use on this tour is an Electric Pedal-Asist bike with a basket in front. Pedal-assist e-bikes help you padal more smoothly and easily, and they work much like conventional bikes and should be easy to ride for those who are used to cycling.First, you get to exlpore the famous thousands of the torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine. Next, the popular gion area and the beautiful Nanzen-ji Temple are also our stop. There are a few of the popular spots you make a quick stop during our stop such as Sanjusangendo Temple and the Heian-Jingu Shirne.
- Age 0~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00 / 21:00
Private at Dotonbori River Cruising It is a tour plan that you can enjoy The area around Kashiwabashi, which is especially crowded with many people, is desperately exciting.
- Age 0~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00 / 21:00
Private on Nakanoshima Cruising It is a tour plan that you can enjoy Especially the illuminations that can only be seen from the riverside at night is a wonderful location with no doubt that SNS shines.
- 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!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00
~Relaxed moss observation and terrarium making in Kawakami Village~★This is a tour where you can walk slowly and observe mosses that you would normally overlook. ★At first glance, they may look small and plain, but if you get closer and take a closer look, you will be captivated by their beautiful appearance and will find yourself entering the world of moss. ★Those who have noticed the charm of moss will be able to make their very own "moss terrarium." ★The walking distance is short and there are no steep mountain paths, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel at ease.
- Age 13~Age 70
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:30
Enjoy the nature, history, and delicious local specialties of Yasutomi Town on a cycling tour starting from Yasutomi, Himeji City! The tour includes hiking and a visit to the historic Anji Inari Shrine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Shikagatsubo. During the cycling tour, you can enjoy a tunnel bathing experience and lunch at the popular local spot "Tomisu no Sato". After that, you can visit Anji Inari Shrine, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery, taste the sake, and experience the specialty products that Yasutomi Town is proud of. At the end of the tour, you can stop by the Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association and feel the refreshing aroma of yuzu and experience the blessings of Yasutomi's nature. Enjoy a special day where you can experience the charm of Yasutomi Town to the fullest through cycling. Participants will be able to experience the beautiful scenery unique to Yasutomi Town, the local food culture, and new discoveries. You are sure to feel healthy and refreshed with your family and friends! <Schedule>8:30 Meet up We depart from our company, Akuto, by car for Yasutomi Town, where nature and history live. 9:30 We start off after a brief self-introduction and explanation of how to use the e-bike! We proceed at a relaxed pace according to the customer's physical condition and the weather. 10:20 Shikagatsubo - Visit to Scarecrow Village Please feel the warm atmosphere of the handmade scarecrows and spend a relaxing time. 10:35 Hiking A hike where you can feel the rich nature of Yasutomi Town. 11:45 Tunnel bathing experience and lunch at Tomisunosato After enjoying lunch at Tomisunosato, or before lunch, relax your mind and body with radon (tunnel bathing). 13:45 Start cycling again! Feel the fresh breeze as you depart for your next destination on a downhill course. 14:45 Yasushi Inari Shrine & Sake Brewery Tour (Tasting) After a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine and a peaceful moment, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery and sample some carefully selected local sake. Rediscover the charm of your hometown while tasting the sake that Yasutomi Town is proud of. 16:10 Yuzu Shop Stop by the Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association, where the aroma of yuzu, a specialty of Yasutomi Town, fills the air. Surrounded by the refreshing aroma, you will experience the natural blessings of Yasutomi. 17:00 Arrive at Akuto and disband
- Age 13~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 09:00
Ichinomiya was once a very important place in the nation-building of Harima Province, and the oldest description of sake brewing in Japan remains in the Harima Fudoki. We will travel through hand-dug tunnels and idyllic backroads to the birthplace of fermentation. At Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, where several sake breweries still remain, enjoy a healthy fermented lunch to soothe your tired body after a cycling trip. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. <Schedule> 08:45 Meet at Akuto Co., Ltd. 3-minute walk from Himeji Station Travel by car 09:45 Explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 10:00 Let's start cycling! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine", where the myth of the origin of sake remains Iwa Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Harima Province, Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch 14:00 Travel by car to Himeji Station 15:00 Disband at the same place as the meeting place
- Age 13~Age 70
- 5~6 hours
- 10:00
It is a spectacular cycling tour that runs along the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea in a warm and bright atmosphere. Shinmaikohama is crowded with Ayabeyama plum grove, clamming, and swimming. An intricate coastline that changes its expression every moment. Manyo Cape overlooking the beauty of Tajima in Setouchi. A post town in Murotsu that has prospered as a key point of maritime transportation since ancient times. Let's enjoy the exhilarating cycling route of Harima's sea that you will never get tired of running! <Schedule> 09:45 Greetings from JR Tatsuno Station South Exit, Tatsuno Municipal Parking Lot Meeting Guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 10:00 Cycling start! Harima Seaside Road, which is crowded with many cyclists, goes through a mountain pass and a wild road to the coastline. A hill climb experience aiming for a spectacular cape. / Pay by yourself) (We plan to have 2 or 3 restroom breaks) 16:00 Dissolution of JR Aioi Station * The departure and dissolution points for this tour are different. Departure: JR Tatsuno Station Dissolution: JR Aioi Station (Tatsuno Station and Aioi Station are one station on a conventional line, and there is one train every 30 minutes)
- Age 12~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
The ruins of Shichi Castle are said to have once been the castle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. The representative of the "Society for Preserving Shichi Castle," which is dedicated to preserving the castle every day, will guide you through this precious historic site, which was an important base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi. Located in Shichi, Minami Awaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izuminokami Michitada during the Kamakura period, and was surrendered in 1581 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Awaji. After that, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. The Awaji Navy, which had Shichi Castle as one of its bases, achieved great success in Hideyoshi's conquests of Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea, and there is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were important naval bases for Hideyoshi. However, the valuable historical site where Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki once lived has been swallowed up by bamboo forests in recent years and is on the verge of being forgotten by local residents. At that time, the local volunteers "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" stood up, worried that the valuable remains would disappear if things continued like this. In order to let many people, not just the locals, know about the Shichi Castle ruins and to pass on the story to future generations, they have been clearing the bamboo forest every day for about five years, and have been carrying out maintenance activities such as installing entrance roads and signs. This is a tour of the Shichi Castle ruins guided by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" who has a stronger passion for Shichi Castle than anyone else! The Shichi Castle ruins are currently being maintained, and recently wells and stones that are thought to be old stupas from that time have been discovered one after another. Perhaps you, as a participant of the tour, will discover an important relic! ■Experience schedule (if departing at 10:00) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (north side of Shichi Castle ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00-10:05 Use the handmade sign as a landmark to move to the remains of the Honmarudai 10:05-10:15 Guide explains the history and characteristics of Shichi Castle 10:15-10:55 After viewing the remains such as the Taiko stone, the remains of the turret, and the old well, walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomyo-ji Temple 10:55-11:00 Return to the parking lot and disband
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End
- Age 12~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.
20歳のアメリカ人男性をお連れしての甲冑体験。世界的に著名な町井先生に直接お会いできるとは思いませんでした。単にコスチュームを楽しむということではなく、着衣の順番や所作に至るまで、一つ一つの意義や歴史的な背景を、わかりやすく、楽しく説明してくださいました。インバウンドでリアルな日本を求める外国の方が増える中、本物に触れるチャンスがこんなところにあったとは。間違いなく次回もお願いしたいです。写真、ビデオばかりか心にも残る体験でした。
- Age 12~Age 90
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.
- Age 12~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.
- Age 3~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 10:30
[Awaji Ningyo Za] An active member of the troupe will accompany you in a chartered taxi the entire trip, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. At the Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum, you will learn about the history, its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the areas associated with Ebisu-sama, known for its signature performance, "Ebisu-mai." There will also be power spots, and you may receive blessings from Ebisu-sama. Being able to take photos in an area associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. After that, you will return to the Ningyo Za and, at your leisure, you will watch the main performance, "Ebisu-mai." *Please take photos with your own camera. Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, you can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by a Ningyo Za member. (Please answer the questions for your reservation request. Please pay for your meal at the restaurant. There are other dining facilities in the surrounding area. *See below) [Tourism Ambassador Participation Plan] This plan is planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charms of Awaji Island. [Backstage Tour] You can see behind the scenes, which you cannot normally see, with commentary from the staff. It is an opportunity to see an authentic Bunraku puppet theater performance and interact with the performers of the Awaji Puppet Theater. (Commemorative photos with Awaji dolls will be taken with your own camera) ■ Experience Schedule ・ 10:30 Awaji Ningyo Za meeting (After meeting, travel by taxi with the guide) ・ 10:45 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (about 30 minutes) ・ 11:20 Visit to Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument of the birthplace of Awaji dolls, Ebisu Shrine) (about 10 minutes) ・ 12:00-12:45 Lunch on your own * If you wish, we will reserve and guide you to a restaurant recommended by the troupe (Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi) (Please apply in the questions when booking the experience. Please pay for meals directly at the store) ・ 12:50 Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin) ・ Visit to Myojin Cape (Shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, observation deck on the rocks, power spot on the rocks) (about 30 minutes) *In the event of rain, the tour of the rocks at Myojin Cape will be canceled. 13:30 Tour of Izanagi Shrine (Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami) (approx. 40 mins) 14:45 Awaji Puppet Theatre (15:00-15:50 Ebisu Dance and backstage tour) 16:00 Local disbandment *It is possible to eat lunch around Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City, but please make your own lunch reservation. We will pick you up and drop you off in the same taxi.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)
- Age 10~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
★The Kyoto Round Trail is a hiking course with a total length of approximately 70 km that starts from Fushimi Inari in the southeast of Kyoto, passes through Mt. Hiei, goes around Kitayama, and goes from Kiyotaki in the west to Arashiyama. This is a trail course blessed with quiet nature where you can walk on well-maintained roads. ★The main course of the Higashiyama & Kitayama course can be easily divided into 5 parts, and you can enjoy the trail while stopping at sightseeing spots.・1st visit: Fushimi Inari ⇒ Keage (Fushimi Inari, Sennyu-ji, etc.) Walk 10.3km ascent 400m, descend 350m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Keihan Fushimi Inari Station ・2nd visit: Keage ⇒ Ginkakuji (Nanzenji, Daimonji, Ginkakuji) etc.) Walking 7.10km ascent 440m descending 380m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Kyoto Subway Keage Station ・3rd trip: Ginkakuji ⇒ Mt. Hiei (Ginkakuji, Mt. Hiei, etc.) Walking 7.20km ascending 620m descending 50m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Ginkakuji-mae bus stop ・4th time: Mt. Hiei ⇒ Oharado Temple (Mt. Hiei, Sanzen-in, etc.) Walk 9.80km Ascent 450m Descent 830m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Cable Yase Station ・5th time: Oharado Temple ⇒ Yamasachi Bridge (Kurama Temple, Kibune Shrine, etc.) Walk 12.1km Ascent 260m Descend 320m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Todera bus stop★Meeting place and time are negotiable★Please make a reservation on the first day of participation. Please select your desired dates for your second and subsequent participation.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Description and factory tour of the tile, is a plan that can actually look at the craftsmanship up close at the factory.
- Age 6~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 09:30 / 13:30
Skiing and snowboarding are a bit difficult ... but I want to play with snow! It is a plan for those who love nature for both young and old. Even beginners can walk around the snowy mountain with "Snowshoes", which allows you to easily walk on fluffy snow. Dive into fresh snow, lie down, feel the white snow scene, look for animal footprints, and local guys will tell you how to enjoy the snow. Also enjoy a hot cafe time on the snow table
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