Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 11

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 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.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

~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 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A small workshop located 4.8km east of Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. How about a pottery experience between sightseeing? It is a plan of 2 hours experience time. In the pottery experience, you can make general tableware (tea bowls, vases, dishes etc.). It is an electric kiln that uses Bizen ware clay or clay blended with Bizen ware clay and red soil. The baked color will be ashes (hidden) or strawberry (hidasaki).

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• Age 13～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 create any shape you like. (The experience time is approximately 20 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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

Beginners are welcome! This is a full-course practice course that includes a 30-minute wheel practice before the actual event, in addition to the easy and simple introductory wheel course. It actually requires quite a bit of training, but with a secret practice method, it is a fun content for today. It's fun because you can try to make a work by turning the wheel yourself and practicing the basics of raising and lowering with practice clay. After the practice, you will create a work with the instructor, so you can be safe and beautiful. Usually 90 minutes. No failure! A full-packed plan that includes "kneading clay, practicing, making, painting, and glaze coloring" in one day! In the actual event, you will knead the clay and make a work with the instructor. It also includes painting and coloring. The colors can be added to a base of white or blue with no mistakes, and pink or green can also be added. Let's make one original piece using 500g of clay. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or glass. You can also make a gift. Please spend your time as you like. We will do it in the old way about 500 years ago! You will make one piece of anything. Please feel free to come and experience it♪ ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] In addition to the usual pottery production, you will practice before the actual performance. It also includes painting and coloring, which actually takes 3 days, so it's a great deal! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work light, so I'll use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay + practice on the wheel Create what you want to make with an electric wheel. (In principle, you will make it 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 whole with a brush with a transparent or blue glaze, etc., and paint as many green and pink glazes as you like.) * We will ask you on the day if you want to add or change colors. * 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 pottery beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ A convenient 80-minute experience in your spare time ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you're just with your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 5,000 yen. [Experience time] Maximum 100 minutes. Faster 80 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 worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental is 400 yen.

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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.

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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 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 is white or yellow, and you can also add pink or green. 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 if you are just a child. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 4,500 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 400 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 like. 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. It looks 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. (You can re-stick porcelain 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] 3,980 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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• 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
• 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 6～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

Why not make a wonderful cup as a memory of your Kyoto trip? This plan is characterized by its short experience time of about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can feel free to try it out to make memories between sightseeing. [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 where the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape of the cup you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, make your desired shape. (Experience time is approximately 15 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered in one and a half to two months.

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• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

[Japanese sweets & tea ceremony experience in yukata] Wear a yukata and enjoy delicate Japanese sweets making and tea ceremony experience in a calming traditional tatami environment. ① Change into a yukata to acquire the Japanese spirit from kimono dressing. ② Japanese sweets making experience Learn the delicate techniques of Japanese sweets. Experience making Japanese sweets from kneading the dough to shaping the sweets. ③ Introduction to tea ceremony Learn the history and cultural significance of tea ceremony. Understand the meditative and respectful process that is at the heart of Japanese hospitality. ④ Tea ceremony experience Try making green tea using traditional tools. Learn how to make tea using a tea whisk. ⑤ Tasting tea and Japanese sweets Enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets with matcha while learning the traditional tea ceremony etiquette. ⑥ Commemorative photo Let's take a photo of your kimono and tea ceremony memories.

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• In Door Activity
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• 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 was the person in charge of famous temple tea ceremonies. This is a popular class that many customers from Japan and abroad visit in search of this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has 6 classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, community activities, etc. World-famous 5-star hotels and companies have highly praised us as an authentic cultural class. Achievements 5-star class with over 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. It is not just a room. An additional tea room usage fee of 1,000 to 2,000 yen is required. For the Kyoto classroom, if there are multiple participants, it is 1,000 yen per person. For the Kyoto classroom and Honmachi classroom, if the total number of participants at the time of the experience is only 1 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 the JR Kyobashi Station South Exit or Osaka Business Park Subway Station Shitennoji classrooms Within walking distance of Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Subway Station

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. In the approximately 50-minute experience, each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschoolers and visitors) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed. You can also bring your favorite ingredients! After making them, enjoy the freshly made, delicious Taiyaki! You can also enjoy taking photos and videos with your family and friends. Enjoy a special time with your family, lover, or friends. This experience is very popular with overseas customers! We offer a special time that can only be experienced here at "GURAKU". ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Learn about the history of Taiyaki after choosing ingredients 5 minutes ② Make the dough 10 minutes ③ Bake the Taiyaki 10 minutes ④ Taste the freshly made Taiyaki! 10 minutes *If there are more than two people, steps 2 to 4 above will be repeated multiple times *If you are late, some of the steps above will be omitted. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric will get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you need one, please bring an apron. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About accompaniment and observation> In order to reduce congestion in the store, we do not allow free accompaniment or observation, except for preschool children and foreign language interpreters. If you are attending the experience, please pay 2,200 yen on the day as an observation fee. In addition, observers can participate in the experience and eat and drink. <About changing reservation details, etc.> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you do not receive a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please call the store directly instead of sending a message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

We will visit “Kobo Daishi aka Kukai” in Okunoin graveyard between early dinner and bedtime. Licensed guides who can speak English take you the enjoyable tour.You will see a mystical Okunoin which is totally different from the daytime.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 18:30

We will make a pair of sea cars with two bodies. Shisa is a type of evil spirit that is transmitted to the Okinawa Region , one at each entrance to the house. In the experience I will make mini-saisa. It seems that the face resembles a person who makes why. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① The instructor will Explanations how to make it. (10 minutes) ② I will actually make it. (100 minutes) ③ Insert First name (10 minutes)

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• For Groups

• 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 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This is an experience space where you can play with traditional Japanese toys. In a small house in a row house near Gojozaka, you can experience traditional Japanese play. In addition to popular toys such as kendama and origami, we also have things that even small children can play with, such as building blocks and picture books, so it can be used by a wide range of age groups. There is no time limit in the free space. In your spare time, you can play with traditional Japanese toys in a Japanese atmosphere while enjoying free drinks and simple Japanese clothing. There is also a diaper changing and nursing room, so families with babies can use it with peace of mind. Since it is an indoor playground, you can feel safe even on rainy days. You can paint kendama, yo-yos, tops, and daruma-otoshi, as well as make kaleidoscopes and fans. You can take home a one-of-a-kind original work as a souvenir. (Additional charge)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 18:30

I make a lamp shade by making a string of hands. Once you make the shape, I will dry it slightly and cut it to your favorite design. The light leaks from the hollowed out portion. It is a bit busy as we make and cut at the same time but it can be enjoyed enough. The completed lamps are very beautiful with lights projected in the shape they cut. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① The instructor will make the shape Explanations. (10 minutes) ② Make shape and dry with Hairdryer and then cut. (100 minutes) ③ Check the modification part. (10 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

This plan is a plan where you can experience silver work, pottery and painting in a full course. It will be a course where you can fully enjoy making things. It will be a plan to participate in a group of two people.

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /5～6 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00

Kimono and yukata rentals and dressing are included, so you can come empty-handed! This is a super-discount limited rate plan where you can use the regular price of 4,000 yen (4,400 yen with tax) for 2,500 yen (2,750 yen with tax). (Limited to 6 people per day) Flow of the day 1. First of all, you can choose from a lot of costumes, and it will be finished in about 30 minutes including dressing. 2. The photographer will take pictures for free in the store studio. (Please bring your camera or smartphone) 3. Enjoy sightseeing and return by 17:00. *Please complete your hair set before coming to the store.

• For Rainy Days

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

You can experience making Japanese cuisine in Asakusa, Tokyo! The dishes we will prepare include seasonal vegetables with sesame dressing, fried eggs, tofu miso soup made from dashi stock, and 9 types of colorful temari sushi.Would you like to join us in making delicious Japanese cuisine in a beautiful traditional house? The teachers are veteran and kind Japanese housewives! The dishes are nutritious, beautiful to look at, and full of ancient wisdom! We offer high-quality Japanese dishes such as Edo Kiriko, Arita ware, and Kutani ware. Please feel free to come and visit a Japanese family. Children can join in the fun too! We look forward to seeing you brightly and happily!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a pottery experience using the popular electric potter's wheel. We will carefully guide not only experienced people but also beginners. You can challenge not only everyday vessels such as teacups, bowls, and plates, but also vases! You can create up to 2 per person within the price. (+550 yen from the 3rd one.)

• For Groups