- Age 3~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 13:30
Would you like to try making Muchi, a traditional Okinawan sweet? Muchi is a soft rice cake wrapped in aromatic shell ginger leaves (sannin), steamed to perfection. This cozy experience invites you to enjoy the gentle scent of the leaves, the warmth of island life, and the joy of making something with your hands.Perfect for first-timers and families. You'll get to taste your handmade Muchi on the spot.Come and enjoy a peaceful, heartwarming time in Okinawa's kitchen!
- Age 3~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
“Yachimun x Local Cuisine Inamuduchi” Opened for the first time in Itoman City, a city full of charm. Sightseeing activities that can be done in the southern part of the main island of Okinawa! Please enjoy pottery experience and traditional cuisine♪
- Age 0~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 14:30
A photo wedding tour where you can experience Ishigaki Island by combining beach shooting, sunset shooting, and live music. 〜Flow of the day〜 *If you meet at 14:30 *Choose a dress from the 14:30 meeting ・Preparation There is a 2-hour preparation time for choosing a dress and costumes, hair setting and makeup for the bride. 16:30 When preparations for departure are complete, it's finally time to depart! A long but fast-paced day is about to begin! 17:00 Beach shooting Around 18:00 Sunset shooting Live sanshin music is BGM during shooting ♪ 19:30 dissolution Return to the salon, change clothes and dissolution! good job for today!
- Age 0~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 09:00
A photo wedding tour where you can experience Ishigaki Island by combining beach shooting and mango harvesting experience. 〜Flow of the day〜 ※In case of meeting at 9:00 ※Choosing a dress from the meeting at 9:00・Preparation There is 2 hours of preparation time for choosing a dress and outfit, hair setting and makeup for the bride. 11:00 Departure After preparations are complete, it's time to depart! A long but fast-paced day is about to begin! 11:30 Mango harvesting experience! Cut the mango into your first bite♪ Around 13:00 After taking a photo of the beach, it's time to start shooting! 13:30 Dissolution Return to the salon, change clothes and dissolution! good job for today!
- Age 0~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 09:00
A photo wedding tour where you can experience Ishigaki Island by combining beach shooting and pineapple harvesting experience. 〜Flow of the day〜 ※In case of meeting at 9:00 ※Choosing a dress from the meeting at 9:00・Preparation There is 2 hours of preparation time for choosing a dress and outfit, hair setting and makeup for the bride. 11:00 Departure After preparations are complete, it's time to depart! A long but fast-paced day is about to begin! 11:30 Pineapple harvesting experience! After cutting the pineapple, it's my first part-time job♪ Around 13:00 After taking a photo of the beach, it's time to crank up! 13:30 Dissolution Return to the salon, change clothes and dissolution! good job for today!
- Age 0~Age 80
- 4~5 hours
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00
A photo wedding tour where you can experience Ishigaki Island by combining beach photography and sugar cane harvesting experience. 〜Flow of the day〜 ※In case of meeting at 9:00 ※Choosing a dress from the meeting at 9:00・Preparation There is 2 hours of preparation time for choosing a dress and outfit, hair setting and makeup for the bride. 11:00 Departure After preparations are complete, it's time to depart! A long but fast-paced day is about to begin! 11:30 Sugar cane harvesting experience! Cut the sugar cane into your first bite♪ Around 13:00 After taking a photo of the beach, it's time to start shooting! 13:30 Dissolution Return to the salon, change clothes and dissolution! good job for today!
- Age 0~Age 80
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
It is the world's first photo wedding tour that combines "Ishigaki Island sightseeing", "Shimanchu experience" and "photo wedding". Harvesting sugar cane, pineapples, mangoes, sunset sanshin performance, etc. Ishigaki Island harvest experience according to the season and time, and sunset shooting while listening to the gentle sound of the sanshin. Tropical plants on a little-known beach! It is a photo wedding tour where you can experience all of Ishigaki Island over a full day. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:00 Dress selection from the meeting / preparation There is 2 hours of preparation time such as choosing a dress and costume, hair setting and makeup for the bride. 11:00 Departure After preparations are complete, it's time to depart! A long but fast-paced day is about to begin! 15:00 Break We will have a break between shootings. You can even go to a juice shop or a gelato shop! Around 19:00 Sunset shooting ends. The time varies depending on the season, but once the sunset shooting and fireworks shooting are finished, it's time to start shooting! 20:00 Dissolution Return to the salon, change clothes and dissolution! good job for today!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
Sun this Sankei Matsushima is unique islands floating in the sea, of course, area that is perfect for walking around the city where buildings feeling history such as yen visits and national treasure Zuiganji are also built ★ There are also many shops and restaurants, and it is perfect for walking around ♪ Sun this Sankei Nashi background instant shine mistake if Re texture in a kimono on the islands of Matsushima! Please choose your favorite kimono from a number and enjoy Matsushima journey. 【Flow of Experience】 Please tell me that you saw Activity Japan at reception ↓ You can choose your favorite one from more 100 clothes ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do hair with your favorite bark or comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Walking around the street with lovely kimono! (Returned by 17:00) [Fee Fri (tax included)] One person: 5,000 yen ( Rental kimono, geta, small article, dressing substitute) 【Experience time】 10:00~17:00 【Return time】 Return time until 17:00 • This Sun If you select your return thank you to return during business hours.
- 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 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 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
- 3~4 hours
- 12:50
An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance" (with a backstage tour). * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on holidays. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Tourism Ambassador Planning Participation Plan] This plan is a plan planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site
- Age 3~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 12:50
An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance". * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on closed days. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Ambassador joint project] This plan is a joint project with the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", which promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site
- 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 3~Age 90
- 4~5 hours
Spend time with us! A petite migration experience where you can experience the normal life of Okinawa and a little bit of life! The host family will be guided to the basic sugar cane farmer. In the sugar cane field, you can help with daily field work and enjoy the sugar cane cutting experience if you are new to it! In addition, animals such as goats, bullfights, and pigs are also bred on the premises, so it is very popular with children such as feeding experience! Let's cook Okinawa's home-style home-cooked rice together for lunch! There must be many new discoveries such as Okinawan culture, lifestyle, and island language! !! * The host family may change depending on the day.
- Age 12~Age 65
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00
The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.
- Age 5~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00
Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are manufactured on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. This is a valuable experience where you can visit an incense manufacturer that has been manufacturing incense since 1905 and still maintains traditional handmade manufacturing methods, learn about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experience part of the manufacturing process while receiving a lecture from a veteran craftsman. After learning the basics of incense from a fragrance master called a "Koshi" at an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, you will receive a lecture from a veteran craftsman and experience part of the actual manufacturing process. It is a valuable opportunity to listen to the craftsman's story! *The experience will involve cutting the sticks into bonkiri (a bonkiri stick) and putting them raw on the sticks.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it by hand, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original incense. After learning the basics of incense by visiting a manufacturer of incense sticks on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks, and learning about the history and knowledge of fragrance of Awaji Island incense sticks, as well as the traditional manufacturing process, it's time to make your own incense! Choose the color of the incense, put the ingredients and water in a mortar and knead. Blend your favorite fragrances and knead again, then use a die to shape the incense. Take it home and let it dry thoroughly for about a week, and your incense is ready! You can experience making your own scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Umekundo Ei Factory (30 minutes) 11:30 Learn about the history of incense and fragrance knowledge from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making incense (80 minutes) 12:50 Scheduled to end
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
Approximately 70% of domestic incense sticks are produced on Awaji Island. Among them, the Ei district is where many manufacturers gather, and you can smell the delicious aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the "100 Scented Landscapes" by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been producing incense since 1905 and continues to produce it the traditional way, learning about the history of Awaji Island incense sticks, knowledge of fragrance, and the manufacturing process from a fragrance master called a "Koshi", and experiencing making your own original sachet. After learning the basics of incense by visiting an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for approximately 70% of the domestic incense market, and learning about the history of Awaji Island incense stick production, knowledge of fragrance, and the traditional manufacturing process, you can finally experience making an incense sachet. You can mix your favorite fragrance ingredients and make an original sachet to put in your favorite sachet, and enjoy the scent at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meeting point Observe the traditional incense manufacturing process at Awaji Baikondo Ei Factory 11:30 Learn about the history and scents of incense from a Kohshi (producer) and experience making a scented sachet (50 minutes) 12:20 Scheduled end
- Age 13~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00
With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).
- Age 7~Age 80
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
This is a day tour that walks around Tadanoumi, Takehara City. Tadanoumi is closely related to the name of Taira no Tadamori (the father of Taira no Kiyomori). After climbing Mt. Kurotaki with a guide and seeing the beauty of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea like a diorama, you can enjoy seafood rice bowls topped with plenty of fresh fish. After Zen meditation and sutra copying at Shoun-ji Temple, you will tour the history of Kagi Castle and Tokoura Shrine, which are closely related to the Kobayakawa navy. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:00 Meet at Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd parking lot (in front of Aohata Jam Deck) 9:10 Kurotakiyama hiking 11:30 Ajidokoro Sunrise Lunch 13:30 Winning Zen meditation and sutra copying experience 15:00 Town walk 16:00 Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd Parking Lot
- Age 13~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 13:30
An online experience of making Okinawa's classic sweets "Chinsuko" with an aunt on the island. In addition to the basic ingredients, we will also deliver brown sugar and salt from Ie Island to your home. After baking, let's have a chat with the island's grandmother while eating freshly made chinsuko ~ ★ ~ Flow of the day ~ ➀ Greetings and self-introduction (5 minutes) ② Chinsuko making experience (30 minutes) * LIVE delivery of IE Beach in 10 to 15 minutes waiting time for baking (depending on the weather) ③ Introduction of Ie Island (10 minutes) ④ Q & A (10 minutes) -What to prepare in advance- ・ Medium to large balls・ Microwave oven or toaster with oven function ・ Work space * If you are concerned about scattering, please prepare newspapers. (To cover the keyboard of a desk or computer) * Since it is made by hand, please bring cooking gloves if you are concerned.
- Age 7~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
In the winter of 1180 (Jisho 4) at the end of the Heian period, at Takanawa Castle, located in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea, which was the sphere of influence of the Taira clan, Kono Michikiyo responded to Yoritomo and raised an army against the Taira clan. Due to his meritorious communication in the Genpei War, he established a sphere of influence in almost all of eastern Nakayo, Iyo Province, centered on Kono District, Kazahaya County. However, in the Jokyu Incident of 1221 (Jokyu 3), many of the Kono clan sided with the retired Emperor Gotoba and marched to Yamashiro Province, but were defeated, most of their territories were confiscated, and they were in a desperate situation. It was Michiari who got the family back on its feet. He challenged the Mongol invasion, fought bravely by charging into enemy ships in Hakata Bay, and recovered his former territory. He is said to be the "founder of the Kono clan's revival." The triumphant return of the Kono clan, Kono Michiari, who challenged the Mongol invasion, is now revived after 400 years! 16:10 Registration begins at the Kashima Ferry Waiting Room at Hojo Port16:30 Registration closes *Parking is at the individual's discretion16:50 Orientation begins17:03 Depart Hojo Port, arrive Kashima Port (change boats)17:10 Depart Kashima Port, view the Kono Navy Fleet, travel counterclockwise to view Tamari Island and Samudo Island, and circle Kashima (approximately 30-40 minutes)17:50 Return to Kashima Port, view the religious ceremony at Kashima Shrine / head to the dining venue just in time for the sunset / enjoy dinner outdoors (victory celebration)18:07 Sunset19:30 Depart Kashima Port, arrive Hojo Port, disband
- 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.
- Age 7~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ~Izanagi Jingu Course~】Izanagi Jingu, which enshrines two gods, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and appears in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. Experience a special formal worship at the worship hall of Izanagi Jingu. Main course Meet at "Izanagi Jingu-mae" bus stop of "Awajin Awahime Bus" ⇒ Special formal worship at Izanagi Jingu ⇒ Stroll around Izanagi Jingu ⇒ End
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 17:00
Island time felt in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture. The gently flowing sunset time. While listening to the sound of the waves, the sound of the sanshin. ■Professional sanshin players and singers perform live sanshin while watching the sunset. ■Let's actually touch the sanshin and play the tone.
- Age 0~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 12:00
Let's experience pineapple harvesting in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture! ■Do you know how a pineapple bears fruit? ■It's true that you can eat a ripe pineapple to the core! ? Let's experience harvesting and tasting the world's best pineapple with a farmer who has been growing it for many years on Ishigaki Island♬
- Age 6~
- 1 Day or more
★★ Tom and Rimi's English Homestay has an educational program for children using the nature and English of Kumejima ★★ Take advantage of long-term vacations such as weekends, spring breaks, and summer breaks to enjoy homestays and studying abroad in Japan ♪ Have you ever wanted to be confident in speaking with foreigners using English conversation? When you fly abroad, it is difficult to take a break from school or it costs money, but with this program you will be able to improve your English conversation skills and increase your confidence while staying in Japan! Not only will you be exposed to English and different cultures while in Japan, you will also have the opportunity to go to places that you have never been to in the southern part of Japan and encounter nature and Okinawa culture you have never met! If you are considering studying abroad, it is recommended to participate as a dry run ♪ ◆ Target: Elementary school students-junior high school students-high school (Country) ◆ Tour Dates: 2 nights 3 days course Departure on Friday, return home on Sunday (will be on weekends)
- Age 10~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
From small children, it can be enjoyed in the adult up to three generations. A tofu's using the old houses, starts from where to draw the soybean using a millstone, in approximately 1.5 hours, is the completion of the handmade tofu. Knowing participation in a large number of people, you can enjoy while compared the taste of each group. With your family, and friends, also in group travel, why not try to challenge the island tofu made?
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