Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 23

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You will be transformed into a traditional Japanese princess and have your photo taken. We have recreated the uchikake worn by brides at weddings with our own arrangement. It is easy to change into, so it is less stressful on the body and takes less time, so you can experience it easily. Point makeup, simple hair styling, and hair accessories are also included in the price. We will do hair styling and point makeup so that the photos will be more beautiful. If you add gorgeous hair accessories, you will look beautiful from all angles. ① Choose your outfit ② Change of clothes ③ Hair styling, point makeup ④ Photograph ⑤ Change of clothes The finished photo data will be sent by email 5 or more shots It is a 2-minute walk from Niigata Station, so you can enjoy it while you wait!

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Sengoku-kan is a pottery salon adjacent to the grounds of Mizuma-dera Temple. It is famous for its sightseeing, warding off evil spirits, and matchmaking, and there are hot springs nearby. There are many things to see throughout the year, such as cherry blossoms in spring, Bon Odori in summer, the Danjiri Festival and autumn leaves in autumn, and New Year's visit and Setsubun in winter. ◆Experience fee [Weekdays]: 2,000 yen (rice bowl/plate), 2,500 yen (mug) [Weekends and holidays]: 2,500 yen (rice bowl/plate), 3,000 yen (mug) *Discounts available for second and subsequent items Completed works will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that are not to be taken home. *Shipping fee will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) *May not be available for people under 10 years old ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・Clay will get stuck in your nails, so please cut your nails as short as possible. ・Earrings and piercings are items that are often lost, so please remove them before the experience.・If you have long hair, please tie it up. It may get tangled. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions or other factors, we may contact you.

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

Nice to meet you, Kadoyama Ceramics. Founded in Meiji 16 Year we strive to make products that are painted by hand and painted by hand.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Founded more than 60 years of studio, let's experience the electric potter's wheel. Pottery-making time is about one 10 minutes to 30 minutes, also failed as many times as you wish again. Colors you can choose from among about 30 kinds. Let's make what you like! You also have the option of yen +200 depending on the type of color. If you make a cup, you can also put the handle in option +300 yen. Because the experience is there is no time limit, you can focus on work building to your heart's content.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We handmade Nishijin weave Japanese goods one by one at the foot of Funaoka. Everyone of those "popular anime" fans must see! The original Wed or does not make the argument ornament! What? When you come to Funaoka Mountain, Kensuke Shrine, Imamiya Shrine, Daitokuji, come and visit us for making memories of the trip!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

How about trying on a kimono at Machiya Juku, a Japanese space and time near Higashi Chaya District, and enjoying the world that spreads out from a cup of tea? Escape from everyday life and step into a quiet tea room to discover a new side of yourself. It seems that there are not many houses with tatami mats these days, and the Japanese-style space of a machiya is nostalgic like grandma's house, and it will be fresh for young people. You can learn various Japanese gestures that are useful to remember, such as how to say hello, open and close the fusuma, how to walk and sit on the tatami. This is a Japanese lesson that will definitely come in handy when you are invited, in a slightly formal seat, or in a business setting. Why don't you experience it as a memory of your trip? Not only women but also men are welcome. [Experience flow] ① Dressing (about 30 minutes) ↓ ② How to enter the tea room, see the alcove, tools, how to walk (10 minutes) ↓ Follow the flow of the tea ceremony (about 40 minutes) ③ Have the main sweets ↓④How to have tea↓⑤How to have dried sweets↓⑥How to have tea

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】□The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.□Practicing the belt and the samurai's walk【Practice the basics with the iai practice sword】 □Learn and practice the basic stances of the sword□Swinging the sword from the stance□Battou and Nottou□Iaijutsu [Trial Slashing】□Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.【Souvenirs】Please take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00

Why don't you make a charm that suits you at the cafe and school "Machiya Juku" in Higashi Chaya District? It is an experience of renting a tea room of a 100-year-old Kanazawa townhouse for each group. Listen to dozens of precious herbal incense ingredients and fragrant wood, and incense and psychology experts will counsel you in a relaxing atmosphere. In addition, we will also offer a relaxing incense experience by burning natural fragrant wood (sandalwood, agarwood, etc.) with incense charcoal and listening (smelling). Custom-made incense and incense are created according to each person's emotions and physical condition. This is a valuable course where you can also experience how to use the incense you made at the end. For one person, it is very popular because you can have a deep one-on-one conversation with Tomoyoka-sensei.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

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• Age 18～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 08:40 / 09:40 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 15:30 / 18:30

Join this 2-hours experience and learn KYUDO, Japanese archery martial art.Don a traditional beautiful KYUDO uniform, channel your inner samurai. and challenge for the target!Usually when the beginner take up KYUDO in earnest, it takes several months of practice before they are allowed to actually shoot at a target.However, this class lets you go straight into action.But please understand that you are required to practice basic training for 1 hour and basic manners, before you shoot at a target.I will guide you through every step to help you hit the target.Not everyone can hit the target, even people who training over 10 years.There's more to kyudo than hitting the target; performing these fundamental movements correctly is also considered important.Caution: We have some facilities to deal with this experience, depend on the date.Then after reservation, please be careful. We will info you the location and details after your booking has been confirmed.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30

"Kobo Seikan" has a workshop, shop, and cafe, and you can enjoy a tour of the Yamanaka lacquerware production site, experience turning the wood, and enjoy shopping, lacquerware, and cafes and sweets. In this course, we will visit the studio (I will explain) ~ Making a vase ~ Lacquerware experience at a cafe (with a drink) Here, the lacquerware craftsmen are working every day. In this experience, you can observe it up close and learn about lacquerware production. The staff will give you easy-to-understand instructions. Next, you will make your own original flower vase using the wood turning wheel and plane that the craftsmen actually use. You can experience full-fledged wood sawing through making single flower vase. Most of the shapes are carved by yourself, so it's a little bit difficult, but it's fun! ! ! A friendly wood craftsman will teach you carefully, so you can make it yourself until the final completion. You will be satisfied. It is fun. After that, you can enjoy drinks made with lacquerware and sweets at the cafe. Please relax and enjoy the lacquerware experience. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the staff or craftsmen. Even small children can participate as long as they can hold a planer firmly. * The information and photos posted may not be the latest information. Please be sure to check in advance before using.

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• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

This is a cooking class for foreigners. At a home in Nagoya, you will make Nagoya side dishes, sushi rolls with shrimp tempura, fried shrimp or miso cutlet, rolled omelet, seasonal miso soup, desserts using ingredients from Aichi Prefecture, and more. It's easy to make even for beginners, so let's have fun making it together! It's just under 30 minutes by train from Nagoya Station, and a 5-minute walk from the nearest station. If you're going to Nagoya Castle or Ghibli Park, be sure to try out the cooking class and create unforgettable memories! ~Experience flow~11:00 Self-introduction and explanation of the flow11:10 Recipe explanation and allocation of roles11:15 Start cooking12:30 Tasting13:30 End of lesson

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

[Goshuincho] Handmade experience A workshop where you can make your own [Goshuincho], an essential item for the Shikoku Pilgrimage and Shikoku Trip. Why not make your own original Goshuincho using [Shuso Washi], a traditional culture of Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture? After visiting the Shuso Washi Workshop (Kuniyasu, Saijo City), you can also purchase your favorite washi paper at the neighboring Washi Museum and make a Goshuincho with that washi paper. *Reservations and confirmations are required to visit the workshop. While you wait for the binding, try experiencing another traditional culture of Ehime Prefecture, [Mizuhiki]! Ehime's Mizuhiki is a traditional craft in eastern Ehime Prefecture (Shikoku Chuo City), and has a very long history as a Japanese culture that has continued since the Asuka period (592~) to the present day. Mizuhiki represents "praying for a safe and peaceful return home" and "a gift made with sincerity," and is imbued with meanings such as good luck charm, warding off evil, and "connecting people with each other." *Available in Chinese and English *Very popular with inbound tourists and cyclists as an indoor experience on rainy days

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00

It is a soba making experience at Kayabuki-no-Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba noodles! A local soba master will teach you the secrets of making soba! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the valley of Shinshu Tatsuno Town. It is a plan that everyone can enjoy, such as families with children, couples, couples, girls traveling. A local soba noodle master will teach you carefully! Please be assured ♪ You can enjoy the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot. In addition, we will also attach seasonal tempura, which is the pride of our chef, so please enjoy it together. If you experience this, you will be a soba master from tomorrow !? You can feel the happiness of making and eating through the food culture of Shinshu ♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

With this plan, you can make a kaleidoscope in 30 minutes. Made of paper yen put the only mirrors in the cylinder in a triangle, the tip of the Akuriruke - the glass pieces placed in the vinegar, it connects with the paper tube. Choose your favorite colored paper and paste it on a paper tube. The tip can be removed, so you can enjoy various materials. The colored glass has rounded corners so children are safe. The structure is very simple, but you can enjoy the world of kaleidoscope!

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• Age 8～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00

★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★《Electric potter's wheel special intensive course》In this course, you can learn the basics of making pottery with an electric potter's wheel. One electric potter's wheel is reserved for one person for one day.Lessons - clay kneading - various work practice All courses are aimed at beginners, so even first-timers are welcome to join us♪On weekdays, the number of participants is limited to 5 people. ★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★◆Recommended for the following people◆・For those who want to seriously study pottery・For those who are new to pottery・Create various things with the electric potter's wheel ◆Experience content◆How do you feel...Ceramic craftsman Making using an electric potter's wheel that spins around, like the ones you often see on TV.The clay used is ``Shigaraki red clay''.In addition, ``Shigaraki white clay'', ``Bizen clay'', and ``Kuro Mikage'' are used. It is also possible to use clay, porcelain clay, etc. If you don't concentrate, it will collapse, but the instructor will help you make it, so even beginners don't have to worry. We will practice making plates, single flower vases, sake bottles, sake cups, etc. Please contact us if you have a desired work. You can choose 2 pieces within the price and we will fire them for you. You can also add more pieces (ceramics 800 yen tax excluded, porcelain 1,000 yen tax excluded), so everyone can make them as gifts.Of course, solo customers are also welcome, so please feel free to come (^^)◆Required time ◆About 6 hours (with a break) *It usually takes about 3 months to bake. If you are in a hurry, please contact us. ◆Daily schedule◆10:00 Reception 10:10 Classroom lecture * Types and history of pottery, etc. 10:30 Clay kneading 11:00 Electric potter's wheel practical skill 12:30 Lunch break 13:30 Electric potter's wheel practical skill *While taking a break...16: 30 Ended Thank you for your hard work (^^)◆Price◆Person…16,500 yen (tax included)◆Included in the price◆・Tuition fee, clay fee, work firing fee (2 pieces)◆Things that can be made◆Tea cup・We will fire 2 items such as mugs, bowls, plates, single flower vases, and sake bottles. *Additional items are possible. ◆ What to bring ◆ Please bring an apron and a towel to wipe your hands. Rentals (100 yen) are also available. There is a private parking lot (for 1 car) next to the workshop. 500 yen (^^) / *Children under elementary school age cannot participate alone. Parents are also requested to accompany them. We also accept participation only with a guardian (550 yen) only in case of special circumstances. Same-day reservation OK》Amagasaki Monta Kobo 06-6417-3303080-6109-8239 Please feel free to contact us m(__)m

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

20th Year of marriage “pottery wedding” experience plan. Made with the same molding method as the craftsman. Clay is available in “Porcelain clay”. I feel like a potter and make it using a rotating electric rocker. If you don't concentrate, it will be crushed. The instructor will help you to make it for you. ! We will make 6 containers for you (^^)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

The 9th Year of the “Ceramic wedding” experience plan. Made with the same molding method as the craftsman. Clay is available in “Ceramic clay”. I feel like a potter and make it using a rotating electric rocker. If you don't concentrate, it will be crushed. The instructor will help you to make it for you. ! We will make 6 containers for you (^^)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Izakaya feeling at home ♪ You can make mini shochu server (3 entering) · pedestal · 2 cups using electric powered rattles. After the Sun , you can also painting. ~ Tour steps ~ ① Collection, reception ② I will give a brief Explanations notes etc ③ Think about the design, and use the electric rocro to form. ④ give you two months Mon will be later. (Mailed or received at shop front)

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Burn the work in a firewood kiln. Bizen ware is very strong, simple but deeply grilled pottery. Would you like to present only one Bizengrash to the world to parents in commemoration of marriage?

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you make pottery to be presented to your parents at the wedding with Shigaraki ware? You can choose hand-operated potter's wheel or electric potter's wheel. Popular is electric potter's wheel, which makes it easy to create beautifully shaped and easy-to-use instruments. We make a total of 8 vessels for two.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you try making a couple's bath, a couple's bowl and so on and so on at a reception? ? Your partner should be surprised by the loving vessel! ! You can also draw names, messages and pictures. Please come to make secretly ... ♪

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

This is an experiential calligraphy class for foreign tourists visiting Japan, business travelers, or foreigners living in Japan. Write kanji with a brush while calming your mind in a Japanese-style room in a Japanese-style private house. We have prepared approximately 30 kanji characters that are popular among foreigners, such as love, dream, mother, father, friend, and flower. If you have any requests for kanji that you would like to write, please let us know in advance and we will prepare a model for you! We receive many requests to write their name in kanji, so please let us know in advance the name you would like to write (only one person) and we will prepare a sample! You can use the name of a family member (only one name) instead of your own! In this hands-on class, you will polish the ink you use by yourself. You can see for yourself that the color of the ink gradually becomes darker. In addition, the tools used in calligraphy, such as brushes, paper, inkstones, and ink, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner using panels with photos. The lesson begins and ends with a seated prayer. We will also explain the etiquette of the zarei in an easy-to-understand manner! Start with basic writing techniques such as vertical lines and horizontal lines, practice the selected kanji on paper, and finally write them on the fan. You can take the fan home with you, so it also makes a great souvenir!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Let's freely make pottery with hand-made pottery. Creation of works only for you. Cups, bowls, dishes and figurines. Please finish it with your favorite work. If you become engrossed in pottery by touching the soil, all of your daily stress will be blown away. A sea breeze healing space. Would you like to relax with the soil, the people, the sea? Shishi pottery is a free-style Gal & pottery class.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is said that "Japan's last clear stream"Shimanto I reserved a river Houseboat It is a hospitality plan to go sightseeing sightseeing. It is the charm only of the reservation only that it can be relaxed without hesitation only with the companion and the family who agree. You can set your preferred departure time, so please use it according to your travel plans. Majestic and rich in a relaxed atmosphere Shimanto You can spend an upgraded time to enjoy the view of the river.

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

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making works using electric potter's wheel.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

★The Kyoto Round Trail is a hiking course with a total length of approximately 70 km that starts from Fushimi Inari in the southeast of Kyoto, passes through Mt. Hiei, goes around Kitayama, and goes from Kiyotaki in the west to Arashiyama. This is a trail course blessed with quiet nature where you can walk on well-maintained roads. ★The main course of the Higashiyama & Kitayama course can be easily divided into 5 parts, and you can enjoy the trail while stopping at sightseeing spots.・1st visit: Fushimi Inari ⇒ Keage (Fushimi Inari, Sennyu-ji, etc.) Walk 10.3km ascent 400m, descend 350m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Keihan Fushimi Inari Station ・2nd visit: Keage ⇒ Ginkakuji (Nanzenji, Daimonji, Ginkakuji) etc.) Walking 7.10km ascent 440m descending 380m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Kyoto Subway Keage Station ・3rd trip: Ginkakuji ⇒ Mt. Hiei (Ginkakuji, Mt. Hiei, etc.) Walking 7.20km ascending 620m descending 50m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Ginkakuji-mae bus stop ・4th time: Mt. Hiei ⇒ Oharado Temple (Mt. Hiei, Sanzen-in, etc.) Walk 9.80km Ascent 450m Descent 830m ≪Meet≫ 9:00 AM Cable Yase Station ・5th time: Oharado Temple ⇒ Yamasachi Bridge (Kurama Temple, Kibune Shrine, etc.) Walk 12.1km Ascent 260m Descend 320m ≪Meeting≫ 9:00 AM Todera bus stop★Meeting place and time are negotiable★Please make a reservation on the first day of participation. Please select your desired dates for your second and subsequent participation.

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• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30

[2 minutes by car from Takefu IC] Experience soba-making in the birthplace of Echizen soba! Most popular! Even small children are welcome! You can eat the soba you made as Fukui's specialty oroshi soba, or take it home. 1 hit (about 2 servings): 2,200 yen

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