Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 27

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can enjoy the rented outfit until 5:30pm on the day. *Reservations on the day may be possible. If you are interested, please contact the store directly. Kimono Rental & Photo Tsutsuji Asakusa StoreTEL: 03-6231-7922Mail: tsutsuji_asakusa@decollte.co.jp

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Many who come a tourist to Kanagawa Prefecture Miura suburbs, has been pleased to souvenir-making and making memories. In about two hours pottery experience, it will create an original work of one alone the world for the first time in person. Because from the age of five or more children is OK, please be experience by all means. Your family and for the first time those who welcome! Pottery experience with fine-grained guidance will be the memories that remain in the mind also surely become a number.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00

In Matsumoto, a town where rich nature and tradition combine, you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures at once: kimono, rickshaw, and shamisen. [Kimono selection/dressing/hair set] Please choose your favorite kimono at "Hanakomichi" in front of Matsumoto Castle. We can also assist you in coordinating items according to the season and the customer. Dressed in traditional Japanese costumes and having your hair styled by a stylist, you will be able to feel the Japanese etiquette through your attire. Now the nostalgic experience begins. [Round around Matsumoto Castle and the castle town by rickshaw] A rickshaw will pick you up at "Hanakomichi". Enjoy the atmosphere of a castle town while listening to the history of Matsumoto Castle and town from the hawker. Along the way, we will talk about recommended shops and information that may not be found in guidebooks, tailored to your interests. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" in Nakamachi. The view from the rickshaw is higher than usual. It will be an elegant moment. [Learn about the shamisen from a musician and watch a live performance] At the end of the experience, go to the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" and enjoy a shamisen performance experience under the guidance of a musician and a live performance just for customers. The sound of the shamisen that you hear live is truly the traditional sound of Japan. Experience the unique aesthetic sense and sensibility of the Japanese through the shamisen, which has been loved for a long time in Japan. The sound of the shamisen echoing through Matsumoto, a town where tradition and nature blend together, will surely make your trip an unforgettable memory.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for a special period on the Katakai Fireworks Festival on September 9th and 10th. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

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• Age 1～Age 85
• Within 1 hour

The entire experience takes 15 to 30 minutes, so it's perfect for when you have a bit of free time! Enjoy a casual kimono experience. Please enjoy taking photos inside the building. You can also take photos at the photo panels of Mt. Fuji or in the Japanese-style room.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

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• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

At "Sabo Fuwari", which opened in October 2022 by the long-established Japanese confectionery shop "Shokindo", which was founded in 2015 and has been in business for 156 years, you can rent out an elegant Japanese sweets making experience in a stylish store based on white. You can enjoy delicious matcha and original sweets. First, choose your favorite theme from the fresh sweets that change with the season, and enjoy the "Nerikiri experience". Even if it's your first time to touch namagashi, the staff will kindly and carefully give you a lecture, so you can enjoy making Japanese sweets without being nervous. After the Nerikiri experience, enjoy your handcrafted sweets with delicious matcha. Eating Japanese sweets with authentic Urasenke-style matcha will be the best luxury time together with making yourself. Lastly, enjoy cold tea and original sweets made only for the participants of the experience, “Otome no Yukigoromo”, which is made by wrapping Shokindo’s representative product “Awayuki” in baked sweets baked on the spot! If you ask questions about the etiquette of matcha tea, the history and culture of Shimonoseki and Shokindo, etc., Mr. Nishihara will teach you various things in a friendly and fun way. While feeling the history of a long-established local Japanese confectionery shop, enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets in a private space... Please enjoy such a luxurious hour.

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• Age 0～Age 110
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30

The activity is a place of encounter. Enjoy a day with Monk Pierre, combining discovery, lecture and meditation, in a day of Zen culture that has shaped Japan. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Japan, Kosho-ji in Uji, with a private visit from an expert. Pierre is a permanent guest of Kosho-ji. Zen is an invitation. You are therefore Pierre's guest, but also Kosho-ji's. Monk Pierre, who has been a monk for 40 years, will guide you through the corridors and gardens that he knows so well, and will share with you the secrets of the tradition that continues through the generations. He will tell you the story of the temple and its founder, Zen Master Dogen, convey the subtle meaning of the architecture, and help you decipher its rich meaning. In front of the garden, you can get a glimpse of the meaning of the landscape and, above all, explore your own curiosity about nature through a contemplation of stones, trees, water and space. In the garden, which is worthy of meditation and wonder, you can also experience haiku and Zen koans. Or you can simply savour tea. At the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, we invite you to a meditation session where you can honestly face yourself, which is usually only available to monks. Let's try the direct experience of Shikantaza on the platform. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Start 10:00 Temple guide 10:40 Zazen experience 12:00 Meal (lunch box) 13:00 One of the favorite workshops: Haiku and Koan workshop, magic, and finally calligraphy... Disband (Pick up at the station)

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 08:30 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00 / 17:30

We offer the experience of playing anime songs and hit songs using the traditional Japanese instrument "Koto" in Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Ikebukuro in Tokyo. In these areas well-known for anime, experienced instructors will provide careful instruction so that even beginners can enjoy themselves, making this a perfect plan for music novices, anime fans, and travelers interested in Japanese culture. With explanations that are easy for beginners to understand and a hygienic environment, instructors will always be there to support you, so you can enjoy your time experiencing Japanese music culture with peace of mind.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:10

★This event is not a private event.★★This event will be held jointly with other customers.★This is an experience program where you can learn about sumo, a traditional Japanese culture. We will introduce you to the training content and rules of sumo, allowing you to experience sumo for yourself. The program will be conducted in Japanese, English, or both, depending on your nationality. After the experience, you will enjoy a chanko nabe lunch supervised by a former sumo wrestler. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering ② Explanation of the history of sumo, training content, decisive moves, prohibited moves, etc. 20 minutes ③ Sumo efforts 10 minutes ④ Challenge a former sumo wrestler (only for those who wish) 10 minutes ⑤ Commemorative photo 5 minutes ⑥ Chanko lunch/Q&A 45 minutes ⑦ Dissolution If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us anything.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

This plan includes kimono rental and a professional photographer accompanying you for a walk around town. It would be a waste to just take a selfie of yourself in a kimono! Let's preserve your gorgeous kimono appearance in the best photo! A photographer will accompany you during your walk and take plenty of pictures of you in beautiful kimono, so be sure to leave plenty of photos that are not just self-portraits, but blend in with the city in kimono! [Location Photo Plan] --- 1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) --- The experience of walking with a photographer in a kimono is something you can't experience many times in your life. Only Kimono Rental VASARA can offer this price and quality! A day with great photos and memories! The photos will be color-adjusted and delivered by mail in about a week. Additional cut options 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are making a reservation for 2 people, you will receive ``Location shooting + Women's kimono standard'' for 1 person and ``Women's kimono'' or ``Men's kimono'' or Please make a reservation under "Children's Kimono". [Kimono Rental/Kimono Dressing] VASARA's rental kimono comes with dressing and hair set, so you don't have to bring anything! You can choose from a variety of kimono patterns for each plan. There are many variations of sandals and obi, so please enjoy the total coordination. Once you have selected your kimono, decided on your kimono and hair style, enjoy walking around town. Of course, even after taking photos, you can enjoy walking around town in Japanese attire until it's time to return the vehicle. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. Thank you for your understanding. *Please obtain permission for filming at the shooting location yourself. (We cannot obtain permission for filming.) *If you wish to extend the shooting time, we may not be able to accept the request due to the photographer's convenience. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Rent a traditional house with an irori hearth, Toro - a house that spins history - and enjoy the local tastes of autumn with the experience of making your own gohei mochi. This plan includes a robatayaki food set using the irori hearth. Our staff will prepare the fire in the hearth and the ingredients. All you have to do is light the fire in the hearth and enjoy it at your own convenience. Enjoy a casual and gourmet trip to Shinshu. [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Pickled Nozawana Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Clean spring water flows from the Southern Alps, and delicious rice is cultivated. Let's use this locally grown rice to make local dishes of this area together^^ Miso, which is essential for gohei mochi, is also locally grown! We will make several types of miso to suit your preferences, such as sweet miso, walnut miso, and sansho miso, and use them in gohei mochi. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the precious experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! ~Experience timetable~ ◆ Arrival We serve Takato Houjicha, a traditional tea from Ina. Take your time drinking tea and exploring the traditional Japanese house! ◆ Let's cook rice in a clay pot! Let's start cooking right away, first cook rice in a clay pot♪ ◆ Let's make miso sauce! Secret miso sauce ^^ You'll find yourself tasting it ^^;;; ◆ Let's make dumplings! Stick them together with your hands! It's the old-fashioned way of making them, and children will definitely have fun! ◆Meals Light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the locally grown autumn flavors and the gohei mochi you just made.---------------- [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set We cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day you arrive, so they are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the above plan, we will only accept reservations and will provide them if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only provide ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Old folk house Toro - a house that spins history - is available for exclusive use! This is a food set plan where you can light a fire in the hearth and enjoy locally produced ingredients. It can be used for both lunch and dinner. The staff will light the hearth and prepare the ingredients. You can light the ingredients yourself and enjoy it freely. ◆Example of food set◆ [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Nozawana pickles [From September 26th, we will serve new rice] Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Our proud Matsutake rice is made with delicious local rice made with clean spring water from the Southern Alps. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the rare experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set As we cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day of your visit, matsutake mushrooms are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the plan above, please make a reservation only, and they will be provided only if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only serve ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This special guided tour visits Ishiyama-dera Temple, which is associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the protagonist of this year's taiga drama, and the "To You, Shining Lake Biwa Otsu Taiga Drama Museum." A local volunteer guide will provide a detailed tour of the highlights of Ishiyama-dera Temple and the drama museum. You can also enjoy the Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise, which gives you a sense of the history of the Ishiyama pilgrimage that Murasaki Shikibu experienced. This cruise departs from in front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate, and offers a special experience of being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Murasaki Shikibu would have seen from the boat. Enjoy a rich time on this tour, where you can enjoy both the historical setting and the beauty of nature at the same time. ~Experience process~In front of the Higashidaimon gate of Ishiyama-dera Temple...Ishiyama-dera Temple (Main hall/Murasaki Shikibu memorial tower/Tahoto Pagoda/Taiga Drama Museum)...Ishiyama-dera Port~ (Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise)~Ishiyama-dera Port...In front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate (Sweets will be given to you. *Ishiyama-dera Pudding Honpo)

• For Groups

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

Teacup, is a mug, bowl, small bowl, hand beauty batter experience plan that can free one point Otsukuri what you like, such as dishes. About 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time. Hand beauty batter is, the form also make free, will finish the work is handmade feeling of warmth to more travels. Before you start making the work, so start from learning the basics to create a once simple vessel, at the time of making their own work also makes it easier to complete forms Image how to make.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 83
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of Ikebana in a room with a tea ceremony room? We have taken proper measures against COVID-19, so you can experience it with peace of mind. Since it is aimed at foreigners, it will be conducted in English. If there are 3 or more people, it will be held in the Japanese-style room on the second floor.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Male For yukata Rental It is a plan. After dressing, you can take a walk (returned by 18:00) for a day, so please stretch your spine and take a walk around the city.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

<Introducing an unknown old-style folk house cafe in Yokohama♪> When you think of Yokohama, you probably imagine a big city, right? In fact, Yokohama has many historic buildings with a long history, and cafes using old-style houses are secretly booming! Why is there a cafe here? What is the history of this building? We will tell you the inside story of this place and the story behind the birth of the cafe as we head to the location. After you have had a wonderful time, we will take you to the nearest station of your choice. Experience the true charm of Yokohama! ★Make your reservation early!!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Kunisaki Peninsula Touch the Rokugo Manzan culture. Sengfuku-ji, a Zen sect temple founded by an unauthorized Myo Zen priest in Kunisaki, where there are many Tendai sect temples, is a temple in the Soto sect of Kyushu Sohonzan. Here you can experience authentic zazen as a Zen temple.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:30

3 minutes walk from JR Omori Station, Tokyo①A calligraphy experience class will be held in the grounds of Omori Sanno Hie Shrine. In an ancient Japanese-style room, you can write kanji and kana using real brushes, Japanese paper, ink, and inkstones. All tools will be provided here, so please come empty-handed. You can take home the work you have written (if you wish, we will provide a frame and a seal). The instructor is a Bunka Calligraphy Higher Master and also teaches at several calligraphy classes in Tokyo. ②On the second floor of the same building, we hold lessons for the Iwama-ryu Aikido class, and if the time is right, you can also observe and experience it. In addition to physical techniques, there are also weapon techniques (using swords, canes, and daggers). ③In addition, simple tea utensils will be provided upon request, so you can experience the tea ceremony by making your own matcha. ④Nearby is Omori Shell Mound Park, where you can take a stroll and feel the Jomon period. Since it is not a famous Japanese landmark, you can quietly experience Japanese culture in a hidden sacred place that only those in the know know about. Valuable photo opportunities and videos are sure to become fond memories of your trip. *Experiences and messaging will be available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 15:10

Nagatoro, a designated national natural monument and scenic spot, has been designated for 100 years this year. The beauty of its scenery has been loved by many people since ancient times, and there are many places associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, who is the face of the new 10,000 yen banknote. Please spend a special time admiring the illuminated Japanese gardens in the autumn colors of Nagatoro. ◆Main itinerary Nagatoro Station (meet at 15:10, depart 15:30) = bus = [Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club (Twilight Trick Art)] ... walk ... [Twilight Teahouse BAR (special dinner)] ... walk ... [Hotoyama Shrine (illuminated)] = bus = [Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park and others (illuminated)] (ends at 19:20) ⇒ Bus transfer to Seibu Chichibu Station (arrives at 19:50)

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