Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 14

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Many appearances in various media! It is a real samurai culture experience facility supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iaido swords. You can not only try cutting with a Japanese sword, but also learn about the structure of the sword and how to use it properly, as well as a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world. Instruction will be given by Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts holders.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Yoshida Udon", a specialty of Fujiyoshida City, 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 be 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. ☆★Introducing Yoshida's udon making experience☆★Yoshida's udon is a local dish of udon that is loved around Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is an unusual type of udon that is characterized by its hard and chewy noodles and toppings such as horse meat and cabbage. It has also been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Local Dishes from Rural Areas, Mountains, and Fishing Villages,'' selected from among the local flavors of each region. Yoshida's udon noodles are characterized by thick and chewy noodles, toppings made with horse meat and cabbage, and a soup made with miso and soy sauce. This is the only place in Japan where you can eat it with a spiciness called suridane. Yoshida's udon was originally a home-cooked dish, so each restaurant has its own characteristics. For example, some restaurants use beef or horse meat, and the sides vary in hardness and length. Although there are general rules, there are no clear rules, so the freedom of making them may also be a characteristic of Yoshida's udon. In this plan, customers will make udon noodles from powder. Enjoy with hot soup and toppings such as cabbage, fried tofu, and wakame. The content is quite extensive, so please come hungry. 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 For those who are having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day Those 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 15～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

¥5,000 for 2 couples includes men's and women's kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! (From June to September, you can also choose a yukata.) The price is the lowest in Kyoto without additional charges. Yo☆A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair set about 10 minutes Women only Select your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories / checkout About 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag or sandals and checkout ⑥ Departure Before departure, we will take a photo of the customer ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

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 in a kimono tea ceremony. Wear a kimono and experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. There is also a plan where you can go out in a kimono after the tea ceremony experience. (Additional charge of 1,100 yen including tax) ~Experience process~ Arrival → Choose a kimono → Dressing and hair styling → Guidance to a Japanese-style room → History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• 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 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

This is a plan to commemorate and make a pilgrimage to the sad sacred place where SAMURAI and his friends were defeated in the Osaka Siege in the last war and fell to the castle, wearing armor and helmets reminiscent of the battle. ~ A famous castle that records the history of prosperity and turmoil of the people of Japan ~ This is how Osaka Castle is introduced on its official website. However, there was no trace of Osaka Castle, which boasted of being impregnable, as all of the moats other than the main castle and the moat that had been dug back during the peace of Ieyasu's plot at the Osaka Siege were filled in. The Tokugawa army destroyed the Sanada army and invaded the castle one after another, led by the Echizen army led by Matsudaira Tadanao, who was the first to arrive.The fire set by a Tokugawa army informer in the main castle kitchen quickly destroyed the castle tower. Osaka Castle finally fell at midnight on the 7th. When Hinomoto's greatest soldier, Nobushige, was a hostage of the Toyotomi family, he was liked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, so he was treated more like a vassal than a hostage. The reason Yukimura sided with Toyotomi, who was at an overwhelming disadvantage at the Battle of Osaka, was to protect his loyalty to Hideyoshi. ``This Yukimura was summoned to a place where he was simply trying to prolong his life, and he was given honor as a samurai. This kindness cannot be replaced by land or money. ''When Ieyasu tried to persuade him to defect, he said, ``I have no intention of defecting even if I receive half of Japan.'' ``If you forget your debts and indulge in self-interest, can you call yourself a human being?'' he left behind the words of Hinomoto's greatest soldier.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

One-of-a-kind antique kimono ¥5,000 includes kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! Wear a cool kimono with a Nagoya obi ☆ It's easy to come to the store empty-handed ♪ There are many kinds of kimonos to choose from, so it's going to be a really fun day ☆ A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair setting about 10 minutes Choose your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories and pay about 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag and sandals and pay ⑥ Make a payment We will take a picture of the customer before departure ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

・ Tourist information service by rickshaw ・ Visit seasonal tourist attractions such as Kamakura Daibutsu, Zeniarai Benzaiten, Takedera ・ If you are worried about getting on and off, please be assured that there are specialized staff to support you ・ 11 locations nationwide We are a safe and secure rickshaw specialist that develops in

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～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

☆★Available long-sleeved kimono plan is now available★☆ This is VASARA's standard long-sleeved kimono rental plan that allows you to enjoy your special day in a more glamorous way. The regular price 49,390 yen (tax included) plan is now 18,590 yen (tax included)! Please enjoy the experience of creating the area around the obi and more advanced kimono because it is a furisode. This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling services. Would you like to make your important day look gorgeous with a glossy long-sleeved kimono? ～Flow of the day～①Visiting the store/Reception②Choosing a kimono③Dressing/hair setting④Going out⑤Returning

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• Age 16～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Many appearances in various media! It is a real samurai culture experience facility supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iaido swords. You can not only try cutting with a Japanese sword, but also learn about the structure of the sword and how to use it properly, as well as a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world. Isao Machii himself, the founder of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, will be the instructor.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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! It is a plan that includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and go sightseeing all day in kimono! There are many photo opportunities for kimono in Kanazawa, where many good old townscapes and buildings are left as they were at that time. Why don't you use kimono to color the opportunity to meet Kanazawa only at that time?

• For Rainy Days

• 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! It is a plan that includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and go sightseeing all day in kimono! There are many photo opportunities for kimono in Kanazawa, where many good old townscapes and buildings are left as they were at that time. Why don't you use kimono to color the opportunity to meet Kanazawa only at that time?

• For Rainy Days

• 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

It is a plan that includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and go sightseeing all day in kimono! There are many photo opportunities for kimono in Kanazawa, where many good old townscapes and buildings are left as they were at that time. Why don't you color the opportunity to meet Kanazawa only at that time with kimono?

• For Rainy Days

• 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 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making One piece of mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. White makeup and iron painting are available.・Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint two cat-shaped unglazed fabrics. ☆The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:20

"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. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

Why not step into the world of sushi and participate in the experience of making your own exquisite sushi? In this authentic sushi making experience, you can learn traditional techniques and knowledge by learning directly from a professional sushi chef. In this experience, you will experience everything from preparing the sushi rice and toppings to how to make the sushi rice and how to make the sushi. Each participant will actually make sushi and feel the joy of making it with their own hands. We will provide careful support so that even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind. You can taste the sushi you make on the spot. The taste of sushi made with your own hands is exceptional. In addition, we will give you a Japanese souvenir full of culture and tradition as a memento of your visit.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

[Sushi Making Experience] Learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi in a fun, hands-on workshop. Experience Japan's rich food culture. ① History of sushi Time to learn the fascinating history of sushi from friendly staff ② Master the basics Learn how to make vinegared rice. ③ Making hand-rolled sushi Make your own original hand-rolled sushi using various ingredients. ④ Making nigiri sushi Prepare the vinegared rice and top with fresh and delicious ingredients. ⑤ Tasting session Taste the sushi you made yourself with soy sauce, wasabi, and fresh seasonings. We will serve sake to those who want to taste authentic sushi, and hot tea to those who don't. ⑥ Commemorative photo Take a photo of your sushi creations and the precious moment of your guests becoming chefs!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

[Knife-making workshop] Functional Japanese knives that highlight Japanese craftsmanship. Design and make your own knife in this hands-on workshop. ① History and craftsmanship of knives Explore the rich history of knife-making while learning how to sharpen with professional tools. ② Shaping Under guidance, carefully shape the blade and finish it into your desired design. ③ Carving and finishing Add a little personal touch with carving, or polish and finish. ④ Attach the handle and finish it. Attach the handle firmly to the knife to pursue a comfortable and durable fit. ⑤ Commemorative photo Take home not only the sharpened knife, but also a photo of your memories!

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

This is a creative experience unique to Menard Aoyama Resort, which has a full-fledged hole kiln "Nunobiki Kiln". Unlike the hand-kneading experience, the work you make is baked in the hole kiln "Nunobiki kiln". Using firewood, it is baked overnight for about 5 days without extinguishing the fire. The work you make is covered with ashes in the kiln, and the ashes melt at a high temperature of up to 1,300 degrees Celsius and settle in the work, resulting in a mysterious color. It features a unique color that cannot be expressed in an electric kiln or a gas kiln. * The content of the experience and the work you make are the same as in the hand-kneading class. ★ Authentic pottery experience! You will be asked to make one piece from a cup or plate with 1 kg of soil. ★ There are 12 types of glaze! You can choose your favorite color. ★ In the experience, you will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ★ Nov. mid-Dec. works that get sashimi in late, the second coming Year Jan. will be delivered. ★ The work you make will be sent by shipping fee in early Jan.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:30 / 15:30

Experience making your own kaleidoscope at the Zenkoji Temple lodgings! Create your own object with a simple kit! Choose your favorite kaleidoscope and fill it with your favorite ingredients to complete it. You can use natural stones or flowers from Shinshu as ingredients. If you fill it with oil and keep the flower shape as it is like a herbarium, you can make a herbarium kaleidoscope, or you can make a higher-grade kaleidoscope with the gentle colors and light of natural stones. Galerie Ren is located inside Hakurenbo, the lodgings of Zenkoji Temple. Create fun memories with this hands-on experience while visiting Zenkoji Temple.