Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 13

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room. ☆ It is a course that you can make one work in 90 minutes lesson. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 1～Age 5
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

[Parent-child weaving experience * For preschoolers] It is a plan of about one and a half hours to experience weaving 10 cm square silk fabric and to tour the workshop. The finished work is On the day you can take home. You can easily weave with preschoolers. Feel the "texture" of the woven fabric you woven yourself. You can see, touch, and experience the world's best works of art in Japan. * Bonus: Take a photo on a restored high-end machine. Present an original postcard. You can also shop. We have two weaving machines for you to experience weaving. ◆ Workshop tour ◆ (Approximately one to one and a half hours) In the workshop tour, you can see the Nishikiori workshop of textile artist Koho Tatsumura and the Hand-making site that inherits traditional textiles. You can see Nishikori works, restored textiles, restored high machines, textile materials, etc. with explanations. Choose one from about eight types of colored threads (weft threads), weave a silk fabric of about 10 cm square with a traditional weaving machine, and take it home. ◆ Weaving experience ◆ (Weaving time is about 20 minutes, processing by staff is 10 minutes) This is an experience of weaving a silk fabric of about 10 cm square with a traditional weaving machine by selecting one from about 8 types of colored threads (weft threads). You can take what you have made with you. [Target] Preschoolers [Experience fee] 2,500 yen (tax included) / 1 preschooler's child and 1 guardian One additional guardian is a tour fee / 700 yen (Reference: Student 500 yen (Free for elementary school students and less) (A separate experience fee is required if an attendant is to experience it. It will be smooth if you make a reservation from our other weaving experience plans.) [Time required] Workshop tour + weaving experience Approximately 90 minutes (weaving time approximately 20 minutes) [Conditions] 〇 Parents can weave together with support. Assistance is required because there are tasks such as stepping on the treads with your feet and being out of reach. [Caution] 〇The experience is for one person. Please refrain from weaving by multiple people in one experience. It is not possible to weave in turns. [Experience flow] (Example) Workshop tour ⇒ Weaving experience ⇒ Workshop tour [Bonus] ① Take a photo on a weaving machine that has been restored from an ancient high machine. (2) One original postcard will be presented to each person.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

It is an experience plan to make pottery items by the method of "making Tatara". "Tatara making" is one of the methods of pottery. The clay is processed into a plate-like clay by slicing or stretching it into a pottery. Plates and plates can be used to make cups and vases using cylindrical plates. Once the shape is complete, use a dedicated tool to attach patterns and patterns to create uniqueness!

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This hand-shaping course is packed with the basics of pottery, and you can shape, paint, and color your work, so you're sure to be very satisfied. You can make any shape you like, such as a teacup or a bowl. Use 550g of clay to create an original piece. *This plan also includes an electric potter's wheel experience at the Suzuka classroom. To make glass beads, melt the glass with a burner and wrap it around a stick to form a shape. Add your favorite pattern and let it cool for 20 minutes to finish! You can take your glass beads home on the day♪ We will also include a colorful string.

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

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory potter's wheel course. *This is a potter's wheel experience at a general tourist spot. *For the time being, reservations are limited to 3 people or more. You can make things that you can use every day, such as tea bowls and mugs. You can also make gifts. Please spend your time as you like. This plan is a plan to concentrate on pottery making with a teacher one-on-one. But you can also practice a little before the real thing! You will make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can make it quickly with the teacher, so you can rest assured! No mistakes! Please feel free to come to the experience ♪ You can practice on the electric potter's wheel before the real thing. +One-on-one production. You can make one piece of anything one-on-one with the teacher! You can make it quickly in the shortest time. Leave the rest to us! It's OK in between sightseeing and dates. Products to be made: Tea bowls, teacups, and bowls are recommended! Other special items will incur an additional fee. Number of pieces to be made: Up to 1 piece You can add more. Color, pattern, and other changes can be made on the day. Please consult with the instructor. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] We will make pottery using clay that is also used in whitening cosmetics. ☆ We will use 500g of Seto semi-magnetic clay. ← We will also practice a little before the actual performance. Lecture: Yes This is a plan to make one piece properly with the instructor. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, practice core removal on an electric potter's wheel. ② Create what you want to make. (You will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) The date and signature will be put on the back. ③ The color of the glaze, etc. will be left to you (the finished product will mainly be white vessels, etc.) *In addition, you can specify the pattern and color or paint it yourself in the color you want for an additional fee. Please consult with us on the day. (About 500 to 1000 yen) *Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please ask on the day. This plan is for absolute beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. ☆A convenient experience that takes 30 to 45 minutes♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you only have children. *Please note that if you are only watching without accompanying a preschool child, the tuition fee of 2,000 yen/person will be charged. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Fee】3,800 yen. 【Experience time】About 30 to 45 minutes For the time being, 3 people or more 【What to bring】Nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. Rental is 400 yen.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory potter's wheel course. This is an electric potter's wheel course that is packed with the basics of pottery. This plan is sure to satisfy you, as you can knead the clay, help shape it, paint it, and paint it. This is a plan that is perfect for beginners and will not cause any mistakes. Knead the clay and create a work with the instructor. Then it comes with painting and coloring. The colors can be white, yellow, blue, etc. that have no mistakes as a base, and pink or green can also be added. Use 500g of clay to create an original work. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or a mug. You can also make a gift. Spend your time as you like. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to regular pottery production, it is a great deal with painting and coloring, which would normally take 3 days! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work lighter, so I use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay and create what you want to make with an electric potter's wheel. (In principle, you will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (Carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (Apply clear or yellow glaze to the whole with a brush, and apply as much green and pink glaze as you like.) *Pick up in about one month. If you would like to have it mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy and convenient experience in your spare time that takes 80 minutes ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even with just your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 4,200 yen. *If you want to practice using the potter's wheel properly, please choose the full-scale potter's wheel plan for 5,400 yen or 6,400 yen. [Experience time] Maximum, about 90 minutes. Faster, about 60 minutes. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy the activity. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental is 400 yen.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory pottery wheel course. You can make any kind of vessel. This is an electric pottery wheel course that is packed with the basics of pottery. This is a plan that is sure to satisfy you, as you can shape, paint, and color your work. This is a plan that is perfect for beginners and will not fail. Knead the clay and create a work with the instructor. Then it comes with painting and coloring. The base color can be white or yellow with pink or green on top. Use 500g of clay to create an original piece. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or a mug. You can also make a gift. Spend your time as you like. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to regular pottery production, it is a great deal with painting and coloring, which would normally take 3 days! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work lighter, so I use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay and create what you want to make with an electric potter's wheel. (In principle, you will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (Carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (Apply clear or yellow glaze to the whole with a brush, and apply as much green and pink glaze as you like.) *Pick up in about one month. If you would like to have it mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy and convenient experience in your spare time that takes 80 minutes ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even with just your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 4,200 yen. *If you want to practice using the potter's wheel properly, please choose the full-scale potter's wheel plan for 5,400 yen or 6,400 yen. [Experience time] Maximum, about 90 minutes. Faster, about 60 minutes. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone can enjoy it, regardless of age or gender. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental is 300 yen.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Choose your favorite vessel from the many available, choose one of the 100 types of transfer paper, cut and paste it! Easy and high quality! It's fun to choose from over 100 stickers, where to put the stickers, and how finely to cut them. Once you try it, you'll want to try it again and again, and there are many repeat customers. Choose one of your favorite bases from plates, mugs, tea bowls, etc. and make it. You can make it into a gift that will make you happy to receive. Of course, it's OK for yourself. You can use other European transfer stickers as much as you want. It can also be used as a handmade souvenir! We will give you a lecture that is easy to understand even for beginners, so anyone can make a wonderful work. First of all, try to experience the charm of porcelain overglaze painting through the experience! You will be captivated by the transparent and beautiful work. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a good deal! ] This plan gives a luxurious feel. You can easily make it look like a brand. Like something you can buy. Perfect for those who want to make something good easily! In addition, you can use as many European decals as you like, and they are great as souvenirs. [Experience flow] 1. Explanation, choose your favorite dish (since it is a pottery class, both pottery and porcelain are available.) 2. Choose the main decal from over 100 sheets. You can stick other small stickers as much as you like! 3. Cut the sticker into small pieces with scissors, soak it in water and remove the glue. 4. Stick it on the dish. You can also stick it on the back or handle. (Porcelain can be re-pasted as many times as you like even if you make a mistake.) 5. Pick it up in about 1 to 3 months. If you would like it to be mailed, please let us know on the day. [Chiyo's commitment] Making pottery in the Nagoya style! We are particular about Seto clay and firing methods, and we also have a plan to paint pictures with a brush and a special plan to make your own dish and stick stickers on it. *We are also happy to hear about bringing your own dishes and other commitments. [Chiyo's policy] We recommend that you complete all experiences, including pottery glass beads, with the aim of completing all works 100% without any mistakes. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 3,780 yen [Experience time] Approximately 1.5 hours [Clothing] No particular requirements. [Target age] Anyone can enjoy this activity, regardless of age or gender, from 3 to 80 years old. [What to bring] Nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental aprons are available (an additional 400 yen).

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

We will create a plate using the Tatara technique. Using 550g of clay, stretch and mold the clay into your desired shape (round, heart, square). This plan also includes painting and coloring as standard. Scratch the pottery you made with a stick to create a picture. The colors are transparent, blue, pink, or green. Other colors are available. You can use it at home or as a gift. Enjoy making your own original work.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is a hand-forming course that covers the basics of pottery. This plan is sure to satisfy you as you can shape, paint, and color your work. Use 550g of clay to create an original piece. The colors are white, yellow, pink, and green. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a pot or cup. You can also make a gift. Spend your time doing whatever you want. If it is difficult to make, the instructor will make it in no time. (lol)☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal! ] In addition to regular pottery production, it is a great deal with painting and coloring, which actually takes 3 days! You can use 550g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← We want to make the work lighter, so we use less clay. [Experience flow] 1. After the explanation, knead the clay and create what you want to make on the hand wheel. (In principle, you will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) 2. Patterning (carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) 3. Glazing (paint the entire piece with a brush using a transparent or yellow glaze, and apply as many green and pink glazes as you like.) *Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like it to be mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for beginners in pottery, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ Easy experience in your spare time, taking 80 minutes ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even with just your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Price】 3980 yen. 【Experience time】 Maximum, about 90 minutes. For those who are quick, about 60 minutes. 【Clothing】 There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty 【Target age】 From 3 to 80 years old Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. 【What to bring】 There is nothing in particular, but if you are concerned about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *We try not to get too dirty. Rental costs 400 yen.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

We will guide you through the site of Koto Nishikori Studio, which produces traditional textiles at Kyoto. You can see Nishikiori's works, restored textiles, restored Takaki. Families, friends, those interested in textiles, school excursions, university seminars, lifelong learning, etc. can be enjoyed from children to seniors. Korin Nishikori Kobo is a workshop established by textile artist Korin Tatsumura. One postcard per person and a special photo taken with a precious high machine.

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 17:00

Sushidokoro Yachiyo was founded 100 years ago in Shinjuku Yotsuya. Thanks to your support, Sushidokoro Yachiyo's "Sushi Making Experience" which began in 2015 has been enjoyed by a total of 9,000 customers in 2024. The selling point is that a veteran chef with over 30 years of experience will teach you each step carefully and in a fun way. Of course, you can also wear a hat and feel like a craftsman, and once you have completed the activity, you will receive a certificate of completion. We promise that it will be a memorable activity.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 18:30

Traditional ornamental sushi making that you can experience at the home of a local instructor ☆ Ornamental sushi is a sushi that was born through unique development from the techniques of "crafted sushi" in front of Edomae and "thick sushi" in Chiba. It was especially popular among the craftsmen in Kyoto. Kazari-sushi, which adds glamor to event venues and party dining tables, is very pleasing. It is an experience course of peach blossom ornamental sushi. You can learn the basic know-how of kazari-sushi. The beautiful and delicious kazari-sushi is sure to look great on Instagram.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

It is a plan that you can experience weaving two types of silk fabrics, plain weave and twill weave, and tour the workshop by yourself. You can take the completed work home on the day. Weaving can be done easily from elementary school students to the elderly. Feel the "texture" of the woven fabric you woven yourself. You can see, touch, and experience the world's best works of art in Japan. * Bonus: Take a photo on a restored high-end machine. Present an original postcard. You can also shop. You can experience it from the third grade of elementary school. The height is about 130 cm.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

It is a plan of about 3 hours to experience weaving about 18cm square foil fabric and to visit the workshop. The completed work is On the day You can take it home. Weaving is easy. Please experience the technique of the weaver. You can see and touch the world's best artworks in Japan, and have a valuable experience of knowing history. * Bonus: Take a picture on a restored high aircraft. Original postcard presentation. You can also shop. One weaving machine for the weaving experience is available.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

~Experience flow~ ・Meet at the studio ・Preparation, explanation ・Start production (don't worry, we will give you a thorough lecture!) ・Disband ■ Naha handmade accessory experience! ・A short experience class to make original accessories using the gold lacquer technique! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can participate casually! ■In this gold lacquer workshop, you can enjoy making accessories using traditional techniques. Let's make your favorite earrings, earrings and necklaces while learning the gold lacquer technique to repair broken pottery. No experience is necessary, so it's perfect for beginners and those interested in Japanese culture! The instructor will support you and help you turn the chipped parts into a unique design. By the end of the session, you will have a one-of-a-kind accessory that combines traditional and modern designs. Take it home as a wonderful memory of your trip! ・Even beginners can easily participate, and you can take the completed accessory home as your own original work! ・It can be enjoyed in a short time, so it is recommended for travelers and first-timers.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

Why don't you make original dishes while using an electric wheel? It is a plan to create from the lump of soil to the earth rolling (work to fix the soil and to put the soil in the middle of the roller) and to make the shape by yourself. I choose one from several made and bake it. (option Additional firing is also possible 1 work 800 yen)

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• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

☆ ★ New retro modern plan is now available ★ ☆ You can enjoy various coordination by combining popular antique kimono and optional accessories ♪ You can expect a small face effect by putting lace on the half collar ♪ Cute kimono from influencers and models Coordination is very popular ♪ Kimono rental VASARA thoroughly supports your "fun" memory creation! White walls and Namako walls, tiled roofs, digging water surface and willow trees. We have prepared brilliant kimonos in the townscape unique to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. It is a plan that includes kimono / yukata rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed and take a walk in a gorgeous kimono for a day.

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• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

*:.｡..｡.:*★ (For women only) Great value for students!! Student discount plan ★*:.｡..｡.:* Up to 46% OFF (Retro modern hair set plan 8300 yen excluding tax ➡ Excluding tax 4,500 yen) This is a great plan for students as you can choose your favorite grade from standard kimono to retro modern kimono! ! A hair set worth 2,200 yen is usually included in the plan price! Please choose your favorite hair set from the specified catalog. You don't need to bring anything with you! (*Please present your student ID, school pass, school homeroom app, etc.) Additional options can be selected at the store on the day. (Please pay for additional options on the day at the store.) 〇 Regarding returns - Same-day rentals are available until 5:30 pm.・For returns between 17:30 and 18:00, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged per person. *Extended stay is 2,200 yen (tax included) per person and can be rented until 17:30 the next day. .♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜～Reasons for choosing “Rental Kimono Basara”～① Free dressing! The dressing will be done by a professional dresser. Of course it's free! ② Plenty of accessories too! We carry a wide variety of items to make your kimono look cute, such as hairpins and lace accessories. Enjoy your own original style by arranging it in various ways. ③ We can store your luggage! We can also store your luggage so that you can enjoy walking around town in a kimono. Customers using kimono rental may keep one baggage free of charge. ④ The student discount plan usually includes a hair set worth 2,200 yen! VASARA stylists will make you even prettier. Choose your favorite hairstyle from our catalog! *.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*Student discount plans cannot be used for male reservations. Please make a reservation from the standard plan. *Make-up is not included.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30

▶︎60 minute plan for those who want to try it out easily. This plan uses a 15cm square blackboard to create mini interior art. We recommend this plan for those with small children who want to make the most of their time sightseeing and experiencing things! ▶︎Everyone from 4 years old to grandparents can participate. *Limited to our store* You can make Okinawan art such as shisa, shells, hibiscus, dolphins, whales, and palm trees ♪◉ Art to remember from Okinawa! Great for making souvenirs for yourself ♪◉ A perfect plan for those who want to make their room fashionable. ◯Good location for stopping by while sightseeing such as Churaumi Aquarium and American Village. ◯5 minutes to the sea! There are many tourist spots and stylish cafes in the surrounding area. ◎Take your work home right away ◎Free photo and video shooting data as a gift!

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• For Rainy Days
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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 120
• 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

At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Oshino Hakkai Soba", a specialty of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. Why not try making Oshino Hakkai soba noodles using melted snow from Mt. Fuji as a memory of your trip to Yamanashi Prefecture? This is an experience of making traditional Japanese cuisine that has a long history. Oshino Hakkai is a tourist destination with eight ponds fed by Mt. Fuji's spring water. The pond formed by spring water is highly transparent and has been selected as one of the top 100 famous waters, making Oshino Hakkai a very popular spot for delicious seafood. There are many soba making experiences all over Japan, but this is the only place where you can eat soba made with Mt. Fuji spring water. Anyone can easily make Oshino Hakkai soba. In this experience, even those who are new to cooking, such as those who are not familiar with cooking, small children, and those who have never made soba, can participate with confidence. Among the customers who have participated so far, many have made reservations for groups such as family and friends, and the more people there, the more exciting it will be. Not only children but also adults can enjoy the extraordinary work of making noodles. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience project If you are looking for someone who is having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day If you are looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely make any shape you like. (The experience time is about 45 minutes. 2 to 4 pieces are the guideline) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ After the experience, choose two pieces to be fired (firing the third piece and beyond costs an additional 2,000 yen per piece). ⑧ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic tea ceremony You can learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has a very difficult qualification. The tea ceremony master in charge is in charge of tea ceremonies at the sub-temple of a famous temple in Japan. This is a popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and abroad who want to learn this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has six classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, and community activities. We have been highly praised as an authentic cultural class by world-famous five-star hotels and companies. Achievements 5-star class with more than 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. It is not just a room. There is an additional tea room usage fee of 1,000 to 2,000 yen. For Kyoto classrooms, if there are multiple participants, it is 1,000 yen per person. For Kyoto classrooms and Honmachi classrooms, if the total number of participants at the time of experience is only one person, an additional fee of 2,000 yen will be charged. There is also a special tea room that can only be used at our classroom. This price is only possible at our classroom. In recent years, prices have been rising around the world, but the prices at our classes in Japan have remained the same for a long time. About the "Tea Ceremony Experience" (1) You can only learn this here (2) The location of the experience may not be available on the reserved date due to facility circumstances. In that case, you will be guided to the nearby Honmachi or Shitennoji classrooms. If the location is changed, we will confirm with the customer and make the necessary arrangements. Even if the location is changed, there are other classrooms nearby, so it will not be considered a cancellation on the organizer's side. Nearby classrooms Honmachi classroom: within walking distance of Honmachi subway station Shitennoji classroom: within walking distance of Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka subway station

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is an experiential tour where you will experience calligraphy, one of Japan's proud artistic cultures, and create two works of art. Each participant will receive a piece of work created by our instructor. Original and not a print. The type to display on your desk comes with a frame as shown in the photo. Larger types are available only in kind. You will practice how to hold a brush, basic vertical lines, horizontal lines, sweeps, dots, etc., and we will create two works of art that you can display in your home. One will be a large piece to hang on the wall, and one will be a small piece to hang on a desk or table. The instructor is a master calligrapher and professional calligrapher certified by the Japan Educational Calligraphy Federation, and the host of the calligraphy class. Please join us on this experiential tour where you can experience calligraphy, create your own work, and even get professional work. The venue will be a rental conference room near Higashi Ginza Station.

• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 100
• 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 / 16:00

At the local cuisine experience class [Fujiya], you can experience making "Houtou", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introduction to Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, in the Fuji Five Lakes area of Yamanashi Prefecture, and we offer an experience class where you can make and eat Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history and that it will become one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come to our restaurant when you stop by the Fuji Five Lakes area. ☆★Introduction to the Houtou Making Experience☆★Houtou is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture that is loved by many people. There are few local foods that are as popular as this one, and for a long time, "oneri for breakfast, barley rice for lunch, and pumpkin hoto for dinner" seemed to have been the standard for daily life in the rural areas of Koshu. In 2007, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Local Dishes of Rural Areas" organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which are known in farming, mountain and fishing villages all over Japan and are widely supported by the people. Unlike regular noodles, hoto noodles do not need to be left to rest. Therefore, you will make the noodles by hand from the powder state. It will be quite a voluminous meal, so please come hungry. We also offer a dyeing experience where you can experience the traditional Japanese dyeing technique using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hoto experience. In the dyeing experience, we will carefully explain each step, so those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with peace of mind. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands will create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆Recommended for◆Those who want to try famous Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose who want to make local Yamanashi Prefecture dishesThose looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka or Lake KawaguchiThose who want to experience cooking with their childrenThose looking for an experience programThose who are having trouble sightseeing on rainy daysThose looking for sightseeing in English*Due to the nature of our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases we can accept reservations at the time you wish. Please check the reservation status once.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience the traditional beauty of Japan through the tea ceremony. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will also savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. ~Experience flow~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic tea ceremony You can learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has a very difficult qualification. The tea ceremony master in charge is in charge of tea ceremonies at the sub-temple of a famous temple in Japan. This is a popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and abroad who want to learn this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has six classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, and community activities. We have been highly praised as an authentic cultural class by world-famous five-star hotels and companies. Achievements 5-star class with more than 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. It is not just a room. There is an additional tea room usage fee of 1,000 to 2,000 yen. For Kyoto classrooms, if there are multiple participants, it is 1,000 yen per person. For Kyoto classrooms and Honmachi classrooms, if the total number of participants at the time of experience is only one person, an additional fee of 2,000 yen will be charged. There is also a special tea room that can only be used at our classroom. This price is only possible at our classroom. In recent years, prices have been rising around the world, but the prices at our classes in Japan have remained the same for a long time. About the "Tea Ceremony Experience" (1) You can only learn this here (2) The location of the experience may not be available on the reserved date due to facility circumstances. In that case, you will be guided to a nearby Honmachi classroom or a classroom near Osaka Castle. If the location is changed, we will confirm with the customer and make the necessary arrangements. Even if the location is changed, there are other classrooms nearby, so it will not be considered a cancellation on the organizer's side. Nearby classrooms Honmachi classrooms are within walking distance of Honmachi subway station Osaka Castle nearby classrooms are within walking distance of JR Kyobashi South Exit Station or Osaka Business Park subway station

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 18:00 / 19:30

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic tea ceremony You can learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has a very difficult qualification. The tea ceremony master in charge is in charge of tea ceremonies at the sub-temple of a famous temple in Japan. This is a popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and abroad who want to learn this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has six classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, and community activities. We have been highly praised as an authentic cultural class by world-famous five-star hotels and companies. Achievements 5-star class with more than 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. It is not just a room. There is an additional tea room usage fee of 1,000 to 2,000 yen. For Kyoto classrooms, if there are multiple participants, it is 1,000 yen per person. For Kyoto classrooms and Honmachi classrooms, if the total number of participants at the time of experience is only one person, an additional fee of 2,000 yen will be charged. There is also a special tea room that can only be used at our classroom. This price is only possible at our classroom. In recent years, prices have been rising around the world, but the prices at our classes in Japan have remained the same for a long time. About the "Tea Ceremony Experience" (1) You can only learn this here (2) The location of the experience may not be available on the reserved date due to facility circumstances. In that case, you will be guided to a nearby classroom near Osaka Castle or Shitennoji. If the location is changed, we will confirm with the customer and make the necessary arrangements. Even if the location is changed, there are other classrooms nearby, so it will not be considered a cancellation by the organizer. Nearby classrooms Osaka Castle classrooms Within walking distance of JR Kyobashi Station South Exit or Osaka Business Park Subway Station Shitennoji classrooms Within walking distance of Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Subway Station

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At the Yamanaka-nuri workshop "Urushi-no-Usada Asada," which is about 1km from the center of Yamanaka Onsen town, we offer a "lacquer painting experience" where you can draw a picture with lacquer. Whether you are a beginner or a child, you can easily enjoy the painting experience! In this plan, you can freely draw letters and designs on the finished lacquer chopsticks with 5 colors of natural lacquer. It is also recommended as a present for your loved ones. In addition, in the store that is easy to enter, we have everything from affordable lacquerware to full-fledged lacquerware. The view of the countryside from the store is superb and has been very well received by customers. Please visit us when you come to Yamanaka Onsen. How about creating your own original work by drawing a picture with lacquer on lacquer chopsticks to commemorate your trip to Yamanaka Onsen?

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a tour to experience the basics of calligraphy. We will create works that you can display in your home. The instructor is a master certified by the Japan Educational Calligraphy Federation, so he can give qualified advice. It will be held in the Ginza/Tsukiji area, so you can participate before or after strolling through Ginza or enjoying the Tsukiji restaurant district. This is a private tour with a maximum of 6 participants, and you can set the start time according to your convenience without worrying about other groups. This is a great opportunity to experience Japanese culture. We look forward to your participation.

• In Door Activity