Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 7

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Okinawa Sata Andagi, which is synonymous with sweets, Agaraser (a steamed bread with brown sugar) and Curer mousse (steamed rice cake), which is treated with the aroma of moon peach, and Hirayachi (with natural mozuku) (Okinawa We make 3 items out of wind chijimi). When finished, tea time with Hibiscus tea. Okinawa The mind and body are very satisfied with the food of the day!

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• Age 0～
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Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 17:30

Enjoy a sushi-making experience tour at the Makishi Public Market, a tourist attraction near Kokusai Street in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Visit the market where Okinawan fresh fish that will become the "toppings" of sushi are purchased, and learn how to make sushi from the instructor. This is a special experience tour where you make your own sushi (nigiri sushi) and eat it with everyone. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / Explanation When you visit the public market, please come to the reception on the 3rd floor. If you don't understand, a staff member with a flag will come to pick you up. Once everyone is gathered, the flow of the tour will be explained. Time required: 5 minutes ② Public Market Tour You will visit the fresh fish section, meat sales section, dried goods section, etc. on the 1st floor of the public market with a guide. If you have any questions while touring, please feel free to ask. Time required: about 30 minutes ③ Sushi making explanation lecture The instructor will explain how to make sushi rice and how to make sushi. Time required: about 10 minutes ④ Sushi making experience You will actually experience making sushi yourself. The instructor will give you advice on how to make it. You can make the sushi while drinking alcohol. (Alcohol is charged separately) Time required: About 40 minutes ⑤ Tasting The participants and instructor will eat the sushi they made. Tea is free, and you can eat while drinking alcohol. Time required: About 50 minutes

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• Age 3～Age 70
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Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 0～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 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• Age 5～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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?

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

Do you not experience the cloisonne called "the beauty which has seven treasures together"? We make key chains or pendants with traditional techniques from the Muromachi and Edo eras. The studio is a recommended location for sightseeing, with a 5-minute bus ride to Kinkakuji and a 15-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu! Kyoto Please come and see if you can come to sightseeing. Female The instructor will teach you kindly and politely, so participation with small children is also welcome ♪ The experience time is around 1 hour, so you can experience 3 years old ~ fun!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken (our clan's stick-type shuriken)Program1. Opening ceremony & wearing a samurai attire: 10min2. Explanation of tools and weapons: 10min3. How to appreciate and handle a sword: 15min4. Long sword techniques: 20min5. Q & A6. Photo session: 5min

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

It is a plan that you can taste both light and dark tea. You can thoroughly enjoy the world of tea. Even one person can participate, but it is cheaper if there are 2 to 10 people. Time required Takes about 90 minutes to 150 minutes.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00

We will send you an experience that matches the season ♪ From March 1st to April 30th, 2025, it is making three-meal dumplings. [Making three-meal dumplings] It is an experiential workshop where you can make dumplings perfect for spring while learning about Japanese history. ① Welcome & Introduction Friendly staff will welcome you and introduce the history and evolution of three-meal dumplings. ② Making dumplings Make the dough and knead it into a beautiful shape. Finally, decorate it gorgeously. ③ Tasting & photo time Wrap the finished dumplings in a furoshiki and feel like you are at a cherry blossom viewing party! Enjoy the taste of Japan. Capture this moment in a photo to keep as a memory.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00

[Ramen making] Experience the fun of making ramen in Asakusa. From making fresh noodles to tasting, it's perfect for foodies and families alike. ① Welcome & Introduction Start with a friendly greeting from the staff, get equipped, and learn the flow of the activity. Learn the fascinating history of ramen and how it has evolved. ② Learn the techniques of ramen char siu Learn how to make delicious char siu and make your ramen making journey more fulfilling. ③ Noodle making Make the dough, knead it in the traditional way, and cut the fresh noodles. ④ Cooking and finishing Boil the hand-made noodles and complete the ramen with various toppings. ⑤ Tasting Enjoy the ramen you worked so hard to make to your favorite taste. ⑥ Photo shoot Take photos of all the steps and pose with the finished ramen!

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

[Samurai Swordsmanship and Archery Experience] Travel back in time and experience the world of the samurai! Learn swordsmanship and explore the legendary samurai traditions of Japan. ① Transform into a samurai Dress in a traditional hakama and embrace the spirit of Bushido, feeling the power and dignity of the samurai. ② Experience the history of the samurai Discover fascinating stories of the samurai's way of life, what it meant to follow the rules, and how they have shaped the history of Japan. ③ Unleash your inner samurai Experience the thrill of samurai swordsmanship! Learn powerful techniques, master precise movements, and acquire the discipline and concentration of a true samurai. ④ Commemorative photo Capture your transformation into a noble samurai in a photo and embody the samurai spirit.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

[Ninja experience] Try becoming a ninja with shuriken, blowgun, sneaking, and more! Families are welcome to participate. ① Transform into a ninja First, transform into a ninja and start the experience! Costumes are available here ♪ ② Master throwing shuriken Learn the secrets of shuriken. After practicing throwing, you can also have a simple shuriken throwing battle! ③ Experience the feeling of being a ninja with a blowgun. Aim, blow, and shoot at the target! Experience the feeling of being a ninja with a blowgun. ④ Learn ninja techniques Learn ninja movements, sneaking, and escape techniques. In this workshop by Babu Crew, you can learn the key points of ninja secret arts. ⑤ Commemorative photo ♪ Take a group photo using props such as swords, scrolls, and traditional weapons. In addition, each participant will receive a certificate of completion with their name as a memento of their ninja training.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ￥7,700 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 17:00 [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store" on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.

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• 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

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• 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 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 the traditional beauty of Japan in a kimono tea ceremony. Souvenir included. Wear a kimono and experience 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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• 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 process~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea *Souvenirs available

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Even beginners can enjoy weaving. Start by selecting the thread first. It's hard to get used to, but once you get used to it, you can weave with good rhythm. You can weave your favorite thread within 10 cm and take the woven thread home with you. You can decorate it as it is or use it as a vase.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

You can feel free to experience mud dyeing, one of the processes of authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. We have T-shirts, shawls, eco bags, and handkerchiefs, so please come empty-handed. If you wish, we can change to the indigo dyeing experience. Please avoid white clothes as much as possible and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a plan that you can take pictures as much as you want in the facility by wearing the authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi from the top of your clothes. We rent tripods and selfie sticks, so we can accommodate from one person to a group. We have a wide range of products for men, kids and babies, so please take a commemorative photo.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Japan's No. 1 peach village! Experience making a parfait using fruits from Yamanashi, the fruit kingdom! This program allows you to enjoy fruits all year round, with strawberries from December to May, cherries in June, peaches from July to August, and grapes from September to November, and experience making your own original fruit parfait. Choose from handmade gelato made with fruits from Yamanashi Prefecture and assemble your parfait.

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