Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan

• Age 3～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator directly after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

This is a quiet urban pottery class in the heart of Osaka. You can use an electric potter's wheel to shape your vessels. The appeal of Tsuchimu's experience class is that you can experience everything from kneading the clay to creating the shape. Whether it's your first time, your second time, or you have experience, we are waiting for anyone who wants to try pottery. You are welcome to join alone, or bring your loved one, close friend, or precious family member to create a memory that will take shape. Our veteran instructors will help you with your artistic activities. Let's have a great time.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 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

This is a Christmas wreath made using Ryukyu glass, seashells, coral, etc. It is available for a limited time only. You can make your own original wreath using Ryukyu glass, coral, and seashells. There are limited numbers, so please take this opportunity to try it out.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

One unit of twisting is 1 kilogram of clay. One unit of potter's wheel is 2 kilograms of clay. You can make about 2 pieces with 1 kilogram. For potter's wheel, it's about 4 pieces. It takes 2 to 3 hours. Many people feel that the time passes in the blink of an eye. It takes at least two months to fire the pottery and send it to you cash on delivery.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Handmade chopstick rest experience in Naha! A short experience class to make your own original chopstick rest using the gold lacquering technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Experience cute Japanese writing with a "brush pen." Your favorite one will be mailed to the address of your choice! After practicing some basic calligraphy with a textbook, you will be asked to write in your favorite style on postcards featuring Japanese scenery. You will write on five postcards in total. Once you have completed one, you will choose one postcard and mail it to yourself or to a family member or friend via a Japanese post office. You will be able to take home the brush pen you used. We will provide the postcards for you. You can mail one and take the remaining four home with you. Why not enjoy cute Japanese kanji and hiragana?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Experience handmade accessories in Naha! A short hands-on class to make your own original necklace using the kintsugi technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, it's easy to participate. In kintsugi, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different expression. Why not turn your own "scenery", the only one in the world, into an accessory and wear it casually?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 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 / 17:30 / 18:00

"Kawaii Osaka" kimono rental service is based in the Namba/Dotonbori area, the center of Osaka, and offers a gorgeous kimono experience perfect for sightseeing and making memories. We have a wide selection of kimonos in a wide range of styles, from traditional kimonos to modern designs, so you can enjoy wearing them to suit your taste. We also offer a wide range of options for professional hair styling and photography, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka while looking great in photos. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to add an option. We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples. (Men's hair styling is also possible depending on the length.) Enjoy a special time at "Kawaii Osaka," where you can easily experience Japanese culture. ~Plan introduction~ ・The store is located in the Dotonbori area of Osaka, with easy access to Osaka's famous autumn foliage spots! ・You can enjoy the autumn leaves of Osaka's famous spots such as Osaka Castle, Katsuo-ji Temple, and Midosuji while wearing a kimono! ・A special magnet will be given to you when you visit the store with this plan reservation!・We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples! ・We have a wide range of kimonos, from traditional to modern designs! ・We have staff who can speak English! [What is included in the plan] ・Full kimono set (※The kimono image in the photo is for illustration purposes only. In reality, you will be guided in a different kimono. Please note.) ・Dressing ・Accessories ・Magnet gift [What is not included in the plan] ・Hair set ・Unlimited hair accessories ・Food & drinks provided ・Pick-up and drop-off services ・Transportation services ・Tour guide [Time required] ・Dressing up about 20 minutes [Return time] ・No matter when you make a reservation, the final return time is 21:00 (Japan time) on the day of rental. *Please note that an extension fee will be charged if you exceed the return time. [If you are late for your reservation time] ・If you do not arrive at the store at the time of your reservation, the order of your guide may change. In the worst case, if you are significantly late, we may not be able to guide you at all. *In that case, we will not refund you. [About cancellations] ・If you cancel after 5:00pm (Japan time) on the day before your stay, you will be charged 100% of the reservation plan fee. Thank you for your understanding.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 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 / 17:30 / 18:00

"Kawaii Osaka" kimono rental service is based in the Namba/Dotonbori area, the center of Osaka, and offers a gorgeous kimono experience perfect for sightseeing and making memories. We have a wide selection of kimonos in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern designs, so you can enjoy wearing them to suit your taste. We also offer a wide range of options for professional hair styling and photography, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka while looking great in photos. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to add an option. We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples. (Men's hair styling is also possible, depending on the length.) In addition, you can decorate as many cute hair accessories as you like, so you can enjoy them along with the kimono rental. Enjoy a special time at "Kawaii Osaka," where you can easily experience Japanese culture. ~Plan introduction~ ・The store is located in the Dotonbori area of Osaka, and has good access to autumn foliage spots in Osaka (Osaka Castle, Katsuo-ji Temple, Midosuji, etc.)! ・You can enjoy the autumn foliage of Osaka's famous spots such as Osaka Castle, Katsuo-ji Temple, and Midosuji while wearing a kimono!・A special magnet will be given to those who make a reservation for this plan! ・We also have a large selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples! ・We have a wide range of kimonos, from traditional to modern designs! ・We have staff who can speak English! [What is included in the plan] ・Full kimono set (※The kimono image in the photo is for illustration purposes only. In reality, you will be guided in a different kimono. Please note.) ・Dressing ・Accessories ・Hair set ・Unlimited hair accessories ・Magnet gift [What is not included in the plan] ・Provided food and drinks ・Pick-up and drop-off services ・Transportation services ・Tour guide [Time required] ・Approximately 20 minutes for dressing ・Approximately 20 minutes for hair set [Return time] ・No matter when you make a reservation, the final return time is 21:00 (Japan time) on the day of rental. *Please note that an extension fee will be charged if you exceed the return time. [If you are late for your reservation time] ・If you do not arrive at the store at the time of your reservation, the order of your guide may change. In the worst case, if you are significantly late, we may not be able to guide you at all. *In that case, we will not refund you. [About cancellations] ・If you cancel after 5:00pm (Japan time) on the day before your stay, you will be charged 100% of the reservation plan fee. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 08:00 / 08:30

This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, hair styling service, and early morning fee. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and enjoy a day of sightseeing in a kimono. Kyoto has many photo spots that match kimonos in each season. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine also have a different atmosphere no matter when you visit. Why not decorate your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter a unique Kyoto with a kimono?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

You can experience the standard Asakusa sightseeing rental kimono experience! Now it is a standard Asakusa sightseeing activity to rent a kimono and go sightseeing. Asakusa is full of fun things to do, such as historical buildings and the lively Nakamise Street. Have fun sightseeing around the city wearing a traditional Japanese kimono.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 Yasuda 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 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A short, fun experience in Naha of making gold-laced accessories. Recommended for beginners and tourists. You can make your own earrings. In gold-laced accessories, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different look. Why not turn your unique "scenery" into an accessory, one of a kind, and wear it casually?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and experience a flower arrangement lesson. First, after arriving, you will arrange flowers using seasonal flowers. After arranging the flowers, display your beautiful arrangement in front of the garden and take lots of wonderful photos. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse, which was built in the Meiji period. There are three storehouses and six small gardens, so you can feel the seasonal breeze. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

If you are visiting Hida Takayama, you will definitely see this doll! Why not try making a Sarubobo yourself? It is a full-fledged experience that starts with stuffing the body with cotton and then sewing it together with a needle and thread, and is fun for both children and adults. (For children, we ask that a parent or guardian help with the experience.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse "Machiya" and participate in a tea ceremony in traditional costume in Kyoto. First, after arriving, you will be quickly dressed in a kimono made of real silk. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse built in the Meiji era. Listen to an explanation about the tea ceremony in the tea room and enjoy tea. You can experience the spirit of wabi-sabi as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups