Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 26

• 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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• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

You can experience wearing the longed-for Heian costume [Kariginu]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, take selfies before, after, photo weddings, and shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Notes] *Recommended height is 140 cm or more, *A plan that can be experienced by both men and women. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

You can experience wearing the Heian period costume [Sokutai] that you have always longed for. It is very popular with a wide range of people, including those who love photography, foreigners, those who love wearing kimonos and Japanese clothing, those who celebrate their 60th birthday, birthdays, and entertainment. You can treat yourself, take self-photos before and after your wedding, take photos for photo weddings, and take photos for social media! You can enjoy it freely and as much as you like. [Notes] * Recommended height 140cm to 190cm, * Plan available for both men and women. * Only one decorative sword will be provided. * Two groups can experience together. * If you would like to experience with two people, please let us know by message after applying twice. * We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• For Rainy Days
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• 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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

You can experience wearing [Junihitoe] and [Sokutai]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, take selfies before, after, photo weddings, and shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Caution] *Recommended height is 140 cm and up, and clothing sizes up to 19 and 21. * This plan is for male and female couples. * Female pairs are also possible. * Chitose Hiyoku (five garments sewn into one piece) tailoring. *It will be a junihitoe made with hiyoku (five garments sewn in one piece). *If you wish to experience with 2 people, please divide it into 2 times and let us know by message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

You can experience wearing the longed-for Heian costume [12-layered ceremonial kimono]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, take selfies before, after, photo weddings, and shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Caution] * Chitose is made with hiyoku (five garments sewn into one piece). *Recommended height 140cm ~, clothes size 19, 21. *Plan for women. * You can also experience pairing with a twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (Chitose) of different colors. *If both of you would like to experience Chitose, please let us know by sending us a message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
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• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

You can experience pairing [12-layered ceremonial kimono]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, make memories with your friends, or shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Caution] *Recommended height 140cm ~, clothes size 19, 21. *This is a plan for women. * Chitose's five garments are junihitoe (hiyoku style) sewn in one piece. *Aoi's Goro is made to be worn one by one. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Even if [reservation request] is possible, there may be cases where it is only available at 10:00 or 18:00, so please contact us and make a reservation as soon as possible. [According to the Beautician Law, business license has been applied to the local health center] You can experience wearing Shiromuku or Irouchikake or Hikifurisode & Monbuku. It is very popular with a wide range of people, including those who are getting married, foreigners, and those who love kimono and kimono experience. Feel free to bring your own photographer, take pictures with your friends, and of course you can shoot videos! Perfect for rewarding yourself, pre-selfies, post-selfies, and photo weddings. You can enjoy a lot freely. *Recommended height for men 150cm~180cm *Recommended height for women 140cm~ *This is a plan for male and female couples. *You can choose from 3 outfits for each female. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

Even if [reservation request] is possible, there may be cases where it is only available at 10:00 or 18:00, so please contact us and make a reservation as soon as possible. [According to the Beautician Act, we have applied for a business license to the local public health center] You can experience wearing a crest. It is very popular with a wide range of people, including those who are getting married, foreigners, and those who love kimono and kimono experience. Feel free to bring your own photographer, take pictures with your friends, and of course you can shoot videos! Perfect for rewarding yourself, pre-selfies, post-selfies, and photo weddings. You can enjoy a lot freely. *Recommended height 150cm-180cm*This plan is for men. *The costume is only one color black, so you can experience it with your friends. *If you would like to experience with 2 people, please divide it into 2 times and let us know by message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Even if [reservation request] is possible, there may be cases where it is only available at 10:00 or 18:00, so please contact us and make a reservation as soon as possible. [According to the Beautician Law, business license has been applied to the local public health center] You can experience wearing Shiromuku, Irouchikake, or Hikifurisode. It is very popular with a wide range of people, including those who are getting married, foreigners, and those who love kimono and kimono experience. Feel free to bring your own photographer, take pictures with your friends, and of course you can shoot videos! Perfect for rewarding yourself, pre-selfies, post-selfies, and photo weddings. You can enjoy a lot freely. * Recommended height 140 cm ~ * This is a plan for women. *You can choose from 3 outfits each. *If you would like to experience with 2 people, please divide it into 2 times and let us know by message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

You can experience wearing [Junihitoe] and [Sokutai]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, take selfies before, after, photo weddings, and shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Notes] *Recommended height 140 cm ~, size 19 to 21 *This plan is for male and female couples. * Female pairs are also possible. *Twelve-layered ceremonial kimonos that you can wear one by one. *If you wish to experience with 2 people, please divide it into 2 times and let us know by message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

You can experience wearing the longed-for Heian costume [12-layered ceremonial kimono]. It is very popular with people who like photography, foreigners, people who love kimono and kimono experience, sixtieth birthdays, birthdays, and entertainment photography. You can reward yourself, take selfies before, after, photo weddings, and shoot for SNS! You can enjoy a lot freely. [Caution] *It will be tailored to dress one by one. *Recommended height 140cm ~, clothes size 19, 21. *Plan for women. * You can also experience pairing with a twelve-layered ceremonial kimono (Chitose) of different colors. *If both of you would like to experience Aoi, please let us know by sending us a message after applying. ＊We use translation apps for customer service and communication.

• Girls Trip
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The Rocro experience is made from a large block of clay. If you are the first person, make it from a teacup and practice to spread the clay lightly. You can try it again without being bothered by failure. The time limit is about 2 hours after a break.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

You can experience a live Koto performance in an intimate, small-group setting. You will also learn about the history of the Koto and the deeper meanings behind this beautiful instrument.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

The kaleidoscope was invented by a Scottish optician, and was a toy that had already been imported to Japan during the Edo period. Taking advantage of the prism of light, the topping of small beads originally packed inside creates a world you've never seen before. You can really see the ``flowers'' blooming. You won't be able to take your eyes off it♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

kimono rental A professional photographer will take beautiful pictures of your kimono. Dresser with high quality kimono and reliable technique. You can experience the wonderful culture of Japan. You can also have a full-fledged shooting experience.

• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

How about wearing a beautiful Japanese kimono and enjoying the city of Kyoto? At Smile photo office, we have a large selection of gorgeous and beautiful kimonos from carefully selected antique kimonos. A dedicated dresser and hair and makeup staff who can dress you in a variety of photogenic kimonos that are also used for photo shoots will coordinate everything for you. Various arrangements are possible according to the customer's request. A kimono experience like no other.

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a location shooting plan for couples. It is ideal for use and making memories for your anniversary, birthday, etc. Why don't you take a special memory photo with two people who are different from usual in a gorgeous kimono and hair makeup in the beautiful streets of Kyoto? We will deliver wonderful photos and a fun time while listening to your requests.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Our most popular location shooting plan. Gion located about 10 minutes from our shop area I will take time to take pictures slowly and so on. Every season Kyoto You can get beautiful pictures in the landscape. ※ A set of tools that you can walk outside in a kimono Rental All charges are included in the price.

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Do you know the "Kanji of the Year" announced every December at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto? This is a performance in which the "Kanji of the Year" character, which represents the state of the world for the year, is written large with a brush. "Taisho" means "to write large so that it is particularly noticeable." You can experience this "Taisho performance" at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa. There is no limit to the characters you can write. Please write your free ideas with a brush. Artistic calligrapher and contemporary artist Koji Takano will carefully guide you, so even beginners can feel at ease. Of course, you can take the completed work home with you. The performance is sure to look great on video! Let's keep a memento of the performance where you became an artist! You can face "calligraphy" by yourself and become an artist. You can feel refreshed by writing boldly and relieve stress. Why not experience the one and only "Taisho performance" in Asakusa?

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

"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. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try Shinshu soba, the taste of Shinshu? Start by mixing the powder and water, knead, stretch and cut. Explanations in an easy-to-understand manner even for the first time. We take turns for several people to mix the powder and water, but from the kneading stage you can experience each one. Time required about 90 minutes. You can experience from 2 people to 250 people (up to 300 people) at the same time. (Apron, tools, etc. Number of participants you Yes prepared in minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

You can experience braiding at one of the few braiding classes in Fukuoka. Make your own original bracelet with braided cords, which have been a hot topic in popular anime movies. With the family plan, we will give you a "tea snack". Children will also receive a "decorative ball"! *Only for elementary school students and younger. The thread is "silk", so you can make authentic ones. Using the cherry blossom round stand, you can choose from a wide variety of combinations, so let's make an original work that suits your taste. [Flow of the day] Please arrive by the meeting time. (Please be punctual) When you check in, please prepare a reservation confirmation email or something that shows the reservation details. ↓3. Experience (about 90 minutes) Choose your favorite color combination and braid it into a heart-shaped pattern. ↓4. Finished The braided work will be sent to you by mail at a later date. Additional postage fees will be charged. (Details will be provided on the day) Recommended as a souvenir, gift, or for your own anniversary.

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• For Groups

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

Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. However, if you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. With this plan, you can enjoy creating works using the electric potter's wheel. The experience time of many facilities is about one hour, but in the wind flame kiln, it is an advanced content such as "Kiku fir", "Centering", "Thread trimming", "Decoration" ♪ The experience of about 3 hours seems to be long, but the participants' impression is that it will pass in a blink of an eye ♪ Because it is very difficult, only those who have experienced the electric potter's wheel with the option plan of "Tebineri Experience" can participate ♪

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

Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. This plan is a pottery plan for young children. Only when 2 parents more participate in the experience, the electric potter's wheel will be touched for free! (No firing)

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. With this plan, you can enjoy making bowls, mugs, plates, etc. After the experience, take a break with a hot dog and drink made from clay pots.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. With this plan, you can enjoy creating works by hand. After the experience, take a break with a hot dog and drink made from clay pots.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

Please contact us if you are a group of men only, as we may be conducting a dressing experience for women only in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls with over 100 years of history. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners are welcome. Anyone who can use scissors and a drill can complete the experience in about 2 hours. You can take the completed doll home on the day. Doll making in a modern Showa-era room and a talk about dolls by a guide instructor. Seasonal top-quality sweets and tea included. **** Traditional techniques handed down since the Edo period in Iwatsuki, Saitama Kimekomi dolls Kimekomi dolls are a traditional craft handed down since the Edo period. A wooden carved doll with grooves is sandwiched with fabric using a special spatula to make it look like it is wearing a costume. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊While working as a tourist guide in Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, leading walks around the town and hosting events, he became fascinated with doll culture and learned how to make Kimekomi dolls. He conveys doll culture to people of all ages through doll making. We incorporate tea time into the painstaking work and value a friendly atmosphere. We do not provide English support, but we do cater to foreign tourists. ■Experience duration/ Approximately 2 hoursPlease choose your desired time when making a reservation. Please choose between 11am and 4pm. If you would like an early morning or evening session, please contact us separately. ■We accept reservations for other experiences from 2 people up to a maximum of 8 people. Only those participating in the experience are allowed inside the store. (Caregivers excluded)

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