Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 23

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, is the main producing area of Uji tea, and it is also known as the "chagenkyo" because of the beauty of its tea plantations. In Wazuka Town, a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is definitely on Instagram ☆ After having enjoyed the story about tea with such scenery, we will carefully brew the Uji tea produced in Wazuka, which is recommended at that time. You'll be amazed at the scent and taste. Please enjoy it with a Japanese-style confectionery shop made in Wazuka Town.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

At the quaint samurai residence Chofu Mouri Residence, you can casually experience matcha hospitality while gazing at the Japanese garden.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:45

Nokogiriyama is known as a lesser known mountain on the Boso Peninsula. With its jagged ridgeline resembling the teeth of a saw, and the remains of the quarry where Boso stone was quarried by the stone-cutting industry until the Showa era, it looks like an abandoned building, and this otherworldly space that appears in the middle of nature has become popular. On this tour, you will pass through the streets of Kanaya, which once flourished as a stone-cutting industry, and climb the "Sharikko Road," a road that once transported quarried stone, with a guide. While enjoying the climb, which is low above sea level but has a large elevation difference, you will feel the breath of the craftsmen of the time, and trace the history of how Boso stone supported Japan's modernization and declined over time.

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:50

Nokogiriyama is known as a low-profile mountain on the Boso Peninsula. On its southern side is the grounds of Nippon-ji Temple, the imperial temple of Emperor Shomu, which will celebrate its 1,300th anniversary in 2025. This plan is a half-day tour to experience the charms of Nokogiriyama Nippon-ji Temple, starting from JR Hota Station, walking along the main approach to the temple and climbing Nokogiriyama from the mountain gate. Once inside the Nippon-ji Temple grounds, you can enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the tallest Buddha statue in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), as well as the 1,500 arhat statues arranged on the mountainside. Climb the stairs to the top of the mountain, pass by the famous photo spots "Hell Peek" and "Hyakushaku Kannon", and then use the ropeway to return down the mountain.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 09:45

A private trekking tour with a guide around the sights of Mt. Nokogiri, a lesser-known mountain on the Boso Peninsula. This is a special tour that allows you to enjoy the sights of Mt. Nokogiri, a unique mountain where the remains of the stone-cutting industry that supported the region and the Buddhist world of Nihon-ji Temple are back to back, all in one day! We start by walking through the streets of Kanaya, which flourished as a stone-cutting industry from the Edo period to the Showa period, and then head to the Nokogiriyama Ropeway Station. After entering the grounds of Nihon-ji Temple and worshiping the "Hyakushaku Kannon," we trace the scenery and history of the remains of the quarry, which once flourished as a stone-cutting industry and now stands like an ancient ruin. After that, we proceed while listening to the guide's explanations about the sights such as the famous photo spots "Peeking into Hell" and "1,500 Arhats," and the tallest "Great Buddha" in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), and finally descend the mountain by ropeway and disband. *There will be a lunch break along the way.

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

The instructor, a nationally certified guide-interpreter, will teach you how to make sushi rice, cut tuna, grate wasabi, and make three types of sushi (nigiri, rolled, and gunkan) at his home (a tower apartment directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station), and have you actually make them. After that, you will eat the sushi you made with the miso soup made by the instructor. You will receive a gift of the instructor's recipe and an easy-to-make kit used to make the rolled sushi. ~Experience flow~ ① Sushi making (about 1 hour 40 minutes) You can experience making sushi rice, cutting fish, grating wasabi, and making three types of sushi. ② Sushi party (about 1 hour 10 minutes) Eat the sushi you made with miso soup prepared by the instructor. The instructor is a guide-interpreter, so please feel free to ask any questions. The time it takes to make sushi varies from person to person. Since it is one group, we can respond flexibly and will not charge for extended hours.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

You can enjoy the fantastically lit up 140-year-old townhouse, a cultural asset. The townhouse is lit up in hopes of ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Handmade lights made with an abundance of Japanese materials, such as washi paper, wood, and sake barrels, warmly illuminate the six gardens. Please enjoy the illuminated townhouse (building and garden) to your heart's content. This course will serve you carefully prepared kaiseki cuisine. Enjoy delicious food along with the beautiful lighting.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original bracelet with braided cords, which have been a hot topic in popular anime movies. With the family plan, we will give you a "tea snack". Children will also receive a "decorative ball"! *Only for elementary school students and younger. The thread is "silk", so you can make authentic ones. Using the cherry blossom round stand, you can choose from a wide variety of combinations, so let's make an original work that suits your taste. [Flow of the day] Please arrive by the meeting time. (Please be punctual) When you check in, please prepare a reservation confirmation email or something that shows the reservation details. ↓3. Experience (about 90 minutes) Choose your favorite color combination and braid it into a heart-shaped pattern. ↓4. Finished The braided work will be sent to you by mail at a later date. Additional postage fees will be charged. (Details will be provided on the day) Recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original bracelet with braided cords, which have been a hot topic in popular anime movies. The couple plan includes tea and sweets. The thread is made of "silk", so you can make authentic ones. You can choose from a wide variety of combinations using the cherry blossom round stand, so let's make an original work that suits your taste. [Flow of the day] Please arrive by the meeting time. (Please be punctual) When you check in, please prepare a reservation confirmation email or something that shows the reservation details. ↓3. Experience (about 90 minutes) Choose your favorite color combination and braid it into a heart-shaped pattern. ↓4. Finished The braided work will be sent to you by mail at a later date. Additional postage fees will be charged. (Details will be provided on the day) It is also recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /1 Day or more

Finding an empty taxi in Sapporo in winter is very difficult. Early reservation is recommended! !! You can charter a taxi for 6 hours and enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo to your heart's content. We will help you take pictures, so there is no problem with group photos, and the car is always on standby. For example, such a place Snow Festival venue (2 / 5-2 / 12) * Online held Shiroi Koibito Park Hokkaido Government Office Red Brick Jozankei / Snow Lamp Road (1 / 29-2 / 5) Moerenuma Park Pioneer Village Takino Snow World Of course, central wholesale You can have lunch at the market. Of course, only families, couples, friends, and women can participate! Feel free to enjoy Sapporo by chartered taxi. * Facility entrance fee, highway fee, and parking fee are not included.

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Finding an empty taxi in Sapporo in winter is very difficult. Early reservation is recommended! !! You can charter a taxi for 8 hours and enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo to your heart's content. We will help you take pictures, so there is no problem with group photos, and the car is always on standby. For example, such a place Snow Festival venue (2 / 5-2 / 12) * Online held Shiroi Koibito Park Hokkaido Government Office Red Brick Jozankei / Snow Light Road (1 / 29-2 / 5) Moerenuma Park Pioneer Village Takino Snow World Of course, Central Wholesale You can have lunch at the market. Of course, only families, couples, friends, and women can participate! Feel free to enjoy Sapporo by chartered taxi. * Expressway tolls and parking tolls are not included.

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

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

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• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

北口本宮冨士浅間神社と、そこからスタートする富士山吉田口登山道をちびっと体験するツアーです。 富士山の麓の豊かな自然を感じながら、富士登山のルーツを探っていきましょう！ このツアーでは吉田口登山道の起点、北口本宮冨士浅間神社で信仰の対象としての富士山について学んだのち、富士山の麓をちびっと登山します。 富士登山というとゴツゴツした溶岩を歩くイメージを持たれる方が多いと思いますが、富士山の麓は豊かな自然であふれています。登山道を歩きながら富士登山をプチ体験してみませんか？

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• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Experience making sushi at a sushi roll restaurant just a one-minute walk from the north exit of Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture! Experience making sushi rolls using local and seasonal ingredients. You will be taught by the owner, who has over 10 years of experience. He will explain everything carefully, so even beginners can make sushi rolls skillfully and enjoyably. We also have over 30 types of sake available. You can also enjoy sake with the sushi rolls you make. (Additional cost required)

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why don't you make your own potter's wheel with an electric potter's wheel? If you touch the soil and become absorbed in making pottery, all your daily stress will be blown away. Sharpen your fingertips with your concentration and freely produce the soil! A healing space where the sea breeze is fragrant. Would you like to relax with the soil, people, and the sea? Shishito is a gallery and ceramic art class with a free style.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

Kimono rental in Shinsekai, Osaka [Kimono Botan]. 5 minutes walk from Tsutenkaku in Osaka. Why not go out in a kimono to the colorful city unique to Osaka? Includes a 20-minute rickshaw tour of Shinsekai! ★This plan is for two people (price for one group of two people). If you participate alone, the price will be the same as the price for two people. A fun rickshaw driver who knows Shinsekai inside and out will guide you in an interesting and fun way. At the photo spots, there is plenty of time to take photos with your smartphone or camera. He will also give you information on gourmet food and sightseeing♪ After getting off the rickshaw, you can go out in your kimono! You can return the kimono until 10pm. We will wholeheartedly help you create fun memories unique to Osaka.

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

Express the words you want to write and the feelings you want to convey with an original calligraphy art that is one of a kind in the world. You can create kanji art for various occasions, such as your favorite words, your child's naming book, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding messages, etc. In this experience, instead of learning the stroke order and strokes, you will relax, enrich your imagination, and stimulate your brain to create your own unique "kanji" art work. First, imagine the kanji you want to write and the scenery (picture) that inspires you. If you can't decide on an idea, creative calligrapher Koji Takano will support you. Once you have decided on an idea, use ink and paint to practice color flow and composition. Finally, write it down on a colored paper or fan for the actual performance, and your own art book will be completed. In addition, you will receive your own original art book by creative calligrapher Koji Takano! Why not enjoy traveling with us through the infinite and free world of art calligraphy?

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• Age 18～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

You can now park your car on the first floor of our building and go out! If you would like to park your car and go sightseeing in Kanazawa, please come to our store. The daily fee is 800 yen (tax included) and we are limited to one car per day, so it's first come, first served! Reservations are required! *Please note that the parking lot may not be available during events held in our building, so please be sure to check with us. The "Nagadzubei" bus stop is right next to our store.

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• Age 18～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Would you like to take photos at a spot where you can enjoy the scenery in Kanazawa? Our store is 5 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station! There is a free parking lot on the 1st floor of the building, so you can bring your equipment and luggage at your leisure.(^^♪ Of course, live streaming is also possible from the rooftop, so we can deliver real-time Kanazawa! (^^)/!・1 We rent out rooms for up to 30 minutes (¥550 tax included), so it's perfect for dates, quick photo shoots, live streaming, and a change of pace! We're the only shop that rents out a rooftop with a great view under the open sky (^^ ♪ Please contact us if you would like to hold an event, plan, collaborate, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kimono Salon Cross by phone. <Plan details> ① Reception will be on the 2nd floor ② Number of people Confirm the time and purpose ③ Move to the rooftop space ④ Use it ⑤ When the time is up, return to the 2nd floor and pay (^^♪ *Please let us know the purpose and number of people when making a reservation.

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• For Groups

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

It is a plan where you can learn the basics of the tea ceremony while having tea and sweets. Perfect for those who are new to the tea ceremony. One person can participate, but two people more Then it becomes cheap. Time required Takes 30 to 90 minutes.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45 / 13:00

About 40 minutes by car from Hakata. In a pottery workshop surrounded by rich nature, you can experience pottery making a matcha bowl and matcha tea. We are proud to be able to enjoy plenty of leisurely time that you can not taste in the city center. Please come to heal your heart tired of concrete and exhaust gas. Lessons in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. Nearby are Hot spring, a hot spring outdoor bath, Nakanoshima Park along the river, and a delicious handmade bread workshop. Please enjoy Nakagawa city full of charm of nature.

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

"Arayu Pudding" is a pudding made by boiling it in a hot spring at 98℃. I was born at Yumura Onsen in Shinonsen Town, Hyogo. You can try your hand at making pudding mainly on weekends. Please come and enjoy our freshly made pudding. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and reception (5 minutes) ② Explanation (5 minutes) Flow of the day, confirmation of allergies to eggs and milk ③ Experience (35 minutes) After mixing the ingredients well, pour the pudding liquid into a balloon container using a large syringe. I'll pack it up. After that, put the pudding in a hot water bath net and put it in the hot water. While you wait until the Yugaki is finished, we will guide you through the streets of Yumura Onsen, which retains its Showa-era retro feel. We also recommend boiling eggs in the hot springs and soaking in the footbath. ④Eating (15 minutes) Return to the cafe and enjoy the pudding. Comes with coffee or juice. ⑤Disband After disbanding, please take a walk around Yumura Onsen. We will also show you recommended places.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

It is a plan that can be transformed into an incomparable companion and a bride. Dressing, makeup, 4 photos L size All data are set. ※ 2 people more It is a plan that can be applied from. ※ 5 people more It is also possible to apply for Please inquire for the fee over the phone.

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• Girls Trip
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's heartbeat with our unique tours! From sumptuous sweets to historic temples and serene river cruises, our experiences merge cultural delights, expert guidance, and local insights. Discover hidden gems, and dive into Japan's rich heritage. Our guides offer dual perspectives , ensuring an unforgettable journey through Asakusa's flavors and Senso-ji's history. Experience Tokyo differently—book with us for a curated adventure that blends cultural immersion, and captivating narratives, creating lasting memories of Japan's enchantment.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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