Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 25

• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

★ We will show you various banana trivia by connecting with the experience-based tourist farm in Miyakojima / Alternative Farm Miyako via Zoom. ➤ You can remotely watch and ask questions about the “delicious, fun, and educational” banana sweets making experience that is usually provided at tourist farms in Miyakojima. ➤ We will introduce the wonders of bananas while disassembling banana seedlings from our own farm.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where you will be dressed in a yukata and then photographed by a professional photographer! ! This plan also includes a yukata purchase, so you can go out in your yukata after dressing and taking photos. Enjoy your trip to Kyoto by visiting shrines, temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the entire yukata! ◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and Arashiyama We are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. We would like to help those who come to Kyoto on a trip to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A professional photographer will take your photos after you have rented a yukata and put it on in a small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan! We are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. This time, we would like to help those who come to Kyoto to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.

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• Age 18～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship, which began in the Edo period, is still passed down today, and at the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo, students of the school hone their swordsmanship skills. You too can learn Tennen Rishin-ryu at an actual dojo. Swordsmen who trained in Tennen Rishin-ryu in Hino formed the Shinsengumi, known as the strongest group of swordsmen at the end of the Edo period, and were called the Last Samurai. By experiencing swordsmanship in Hino, the hometown of the Shinsengumi, you can feel the history and culture of the Last Samurai. The experience program is led by Masao Inoue, a descendant of Shinsengumi leader Genzaburo Inoue and chairman of the Tennen Rishin-ryu Hino Dojo. Not only can you learn the basics of Tennen Rishin-ryu swordsmanship with a wooden sword, but you can also actually use a Japanese sword, which is said to be the soul of the samurai. The experience of touching the soul of the samurai will surely transform you.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

・This is an activity that you can enjoy empty-handed. ・Easy-to-understand pricing! You can enjoy a full-fledged geisha transformation experience and photo shoot at no additional charge. ・1 minute walk from the JR station. Good access. (Approximately 15 minutes by car from Makuhari Messe, approximately 40 minutes by train from Tokyo Disney Resort. Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kemigawa Shrine. There is a popular soba restaurant (closed on Mondays) 2 minutes walk away.) ・Since it is a studio for women only, you can take photos with peace of mind (excluding hair set/photographer) ・You can wear a real silk kimono. ・We will do professional makeup from scratch. ・A dedicated photographer will take photos against a professional background. There is also a lecture on poses, so you can rest assured. ・Since it is a completely private studio limited to one group per time frame, you can relax and take photos without being conscious of other customers. ・You can choose up to 12 photos to retouch. The data will be sent to you at a later date. ・You can enjoy taking selfies with your own smartphone.・We will give you a souvenir of "Asari no Tsukudani", a food culture of Japan (Chiba Prefecture). ・Please enjoy cosplaying as a Japanese courtesan. Shooting time: 1 hour This is a course of about 4 hours including 10 minutes of selfies. You can experience a quality courtesan transformation. We will take the time to carefully put on a real heavy kimono, hair, and authentic makeup. *If you bring color contacts that make your pupils larger, it will look even better. *Because we use hair styling products, it may be difficult to keep your hair in place on the way home. If you bring a hat, you can hide it. This is an activity where you can transform into a courtesan, a traditional Japanese culture. Let's make a memory of the authentic courtesan experience with beautiful photos. Service contents Makeup Hair makeup False nail rental Kimono rental Dressing Photo shoot 12 photo data will be handed over at a later date Start time You can choose from 10:00 or 15:00. Please press the intercom when the time comes. A staff member will greet you. It will take approximately 4 to 5 hours from start to finish. 1. Make-up: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes You will be asked to remove your makeup and then we will apply your makeup from scratch. 2. Hairstyling: Approximately 30 minutes We will do a geisha hairstyling. 3. Kimono selection and dressing: Approximately 30 minutes You will be able to dress in the kimono you have chosen. 4. Photo shoot: Approximately 1 hour Photographs will be taken in 3 to 4 poses. 5. Selfie: 10 minutes 6. Getting ready to go home 7. Photo selection - Recommended age - 15 years and over - How photos will be handed over - They will be handed over digitally. - Paid option - Only if you want more than 12 photos, it costs 3,000 yen per photo

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

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 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

●You will experience this at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an in Goi, Ichihara City. ●You will make your own soba noodles and eat the finished soba noodles. ●Each person will make one bowl of 500g (approximately 5 servings) and take home about 4 servings as a souvenir. (Homemade soup included) ●Feel the fun of making soba noodles and the deliciousness of freshly made and boiled soba noodles that you have made yourself. You will develop an attachment to the soba noodles that you have made yourself and they will taste even more delicious. ~Experience process~ 9:55am/1:55pm Meet at the Soba Making Salon Miyabi-an. Please come directly to the shop. 10:00/14:00 Explanation of the process of making soba noodlesExplanation of preparation/sifting/water circulation/kneading/rolling/folding/cutting10:15/14:15 Soba making experience beginsExperience begins with sifting11:30/15:30 Soba making "cutting" endsSoba making process ends11:40/15:40 Taste freshly made sobaTaste freshly made and boiled soba

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

[Held on Saturday, July 12, 2025!] The traditions of Sakai will resonate! Special performance by Sakai Goryo Taiko At the Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival, a powerful Japanese drum stage performance by Sakai Goryo Taiko will be held! Sakai Goryo Taiko, which has been active mainly in Sakai City for many years, will make its first appearance at Yatai Village. The heavy sound and rhythm that will shake your soul will instantly fill the venue with excitement! On the day, there will also be a participatory Japanese drum experience. Don't miss this great opportunity to experience Japanese drums! [Event summary] Date and time: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Part 1: 18:00-Part 2: 19:00-* Each Japanese drum performance + experience Location: Dotonbori Yatai Mura Matsuri (2nd floor) Performer: Sakai Goryo Taiko [Official SNS / Links] ・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sakaigoryodaiko/?locale=ja_JP ・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goryo.taiko/ ・LINE Official Account: https://lin.ee/E8lBGrj Come experience the sound and excitement of Japanese drums on-site! We look forward to seeing you there!

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

-Tea CeremonyZen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture, and by learning the tea ceremony, you will learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality. who will be treated with hospitality.- You will be asked to serve tea to the guests with an awareness of the mindset and manners of the tea master.-CalligraphyZen exists as a visual trace. “hane,” and “harai” will be taught.-Choose a Japanese kanji of your choice and practice writing it according to the stroke order.-With what you have learned so far in mind, write your chosen kanji on the calligraphy paper.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Let's learn deeply about Japan through Japanese fermented foods including history and health benefits with simple recipes!Fermented foods have many beneficial effects, such as improving gut function, enhancing skin health, and helping to maintain overall well-being.A certified expert instructor teaches you easy recipes using Japanese fermented foods with an in-depth lecture in a small class. (Max: 6 people)Very convenient; Our venue is located in the heart of Tokyo (just 2 mins walk from the station), so you won't be annoyed much about rain or extreme hot temperature!Short course of 2 hours; even busy tourists can attend!In the beginning, there is a lecture about Japanese fermented foods (especially koji and miso) then we cook lunch together:- Cold noodles with pork (or deep thick tofu for Vegans): Try somen, thin wheat vermicelli, a typical Japanese summer dish. You will be amazed. - Miso soup- Two vegetable side dishes- Dessert* The menu will be changed depending on the seasons.* Vegan version is available but we will share the kitchen with non-vegan version. Please ask for vegan option before you apply.* Please mention if you have any allergen restrictions.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

RAW sweets trial lesson Take-out cake included & tasting party Let's enjoy making and tasting RAW sweets! ! ! By eating whole natural ingredients raw (maintained at 48 degrees or less when heated), these sweets incorporate vitamins, minerals, and food enzymes into the body. No eggs, dairy products, flour or white sugar are used, and the oil is consumed in a non-oxidized state by not baking. At our shop, we are particular about organic, and it is a very luxurious cake that you can take nutrients from fruits and nuts that have been activated by flooding. All materials are provided here. Turn the mixer, make the tart dough, chop the fruit, and decorate the toppings freely. You can take home the cake you made yourself. Until the cake hardens, we will have a RAW sweets tasting party. By all means, parents and children, friends, and of course one person are fine. Make, eat and enjoy! Belongings are an apron, a takeaway container, a cold pack, a cold bag, and a hand towel.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Located in Hakodate "Hakodate Bauhaus workshop", the pottery studio to enjoy a carefree To creative activity gathered loves people making things. While in a quiet residential area, noisily bustling if put into the workshop. Creative impulse that has been sleeping is likely to put a face To Mukumuku.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00

I will eat all you can eat asparagus tomato "Hime Toma" with high sugar content, thin skin. All-you-can-eat tomato hunting & fresh tomatoes. Please pray the beading horse of pride of Kuramoto Farm ♪

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

From Sapporo, of course, experience "airport transfer + α" like New Chitose Airport ⇒ Lake Shikotsu ⇒ Sapporo city. It is very difficult to move around even with heavy luggage, so let's arrange a charter private car for such a case! !Choose a departure and arrival point, such as a route from a hotel in Sapporo city to New Chitose Airport, or a route from New Chitose Airport to a hotel in Sapporo city. Please leave it to us about airport transfers such as New Chitose Airport ⇔ Niseko, New Chitose Airport ⇔ Tomamu, and sightseeing transportation to various places in Hokkaido. We will accompany you in "safety, security and comfort".

• For Family

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

It is a plan where you can learn the basics of the tea ceremony while having tea and sweets. Perfect for those who are new to the tea ceremony. One person can participate, but two people more Then it becomes cheap. Time required Takes 30 to 90 minutes.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45 / 13:00

About 40 minutes by car from Hakata. In a pottery workshop surrounded by rich nature, you can experience pottery making a matcha bowl and matcha tea. We are proud to be able to enjoy plenty of leisurely time that you can not taste in the city center. Please come to heal your heart tired of concrete and exhaust gas. Lessons in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. Nearby are Hot spring, a hot spring outdoor bath, Nakanoshima Park along the river, and a delicious handmade bread workshop. Please enjoy Nakagawa city full of charm of nature.

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

It is a Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) experience plan about 80 minutes. During the 80 munites, you will have a precious opportunity that learn Sakura - a famous Japanese traditional song with the professional. Drink Japanese green tea, communicate with the professional, it will be a special memory for your tour. The lesson will be held in Kyomachiya-- a wooden house with 110 years old. Let's close the elegant instrument, be healed by the beautiful melody. This plan comes with a high recommendation for anyone from children to elders, and even families.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• 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)

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

"Otaru's retro streets combined with kimono. Great for taking photos" Gas lamps, stone pavement, canals, Tenguyama, historical architecture... We offer an extraordinary experience against the backdrop of Otaru's streets, which look great in kimono.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

A matcha experience where you can enjoy matcha and sweets produced in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a casual style with seating at a table and chairs, and is recommended for those who want to be able to make matcha at home. The instructor will explain how to make matcha, the types of tools and how to use them, and basic hospitality. After enjoying the matcha made by the instructor, you can try making it yourself. The workshop will be conducted in Japanese, but assistants who speak English or German can be provided. Please contact us for other languages. The venue is a private room in a Japanese restaurant, a 5-minute walk from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Ise Katagami is a traditional craft of Mie Prefecture. Make a bookmark using the stencil paper! It has also been selected as a Mie Good Design. We have many cute designs related to lucky items and Ise-Shima. Stamp fish and flowers made with Ise Katagami on the backing paper. Why not experience the traditional culture of Mie Prefecture?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's heartbeat with our unique tours! From sumptuous sweets to historic temples and serene river cruises, our experiences merge cultural delights, expert guidance, and local insights. Discover hidden gems, and dive into Japan's rich heritage. Our guides offer dual perspectives , ensuring an unforgettable journey through Asakusa's flavors and Senso-ji's history. Experience Tokyo differently—book with us for a curated adventure that blends cultural immersion, and captivating narratives, creating lasting memories of Japan's enchantment.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience the beauty and history of traditional Japanese paper that is over a thousand years old! A workshop where you can experience Japanese paper making. Starting with an explanation of washi making, you can experience how traditional washi is made from wood. In the workshop, we will make postcards with two different designs, Falling Water Paper, and A5 size paper. While the washi is drying, we will offer Japanese sweets along with a unique "washi tea". The mascot cat “Kami” will always welcome you at the shop! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Briefly explain the flow of the workshop (5 minutes) We will briefly explain the raw materials for washi paper. ②Experience the process of making washi paper, including ``peeling'' the outer layer of the mulberry tree and ``beating'' the wood fibers. (20 minutes) We will briefly introduce the process of making washi paper with a demonstration. ③Handmade washi paper making (60 to 80 minutes) A ​​total of 4 sheets of postcard size (fortune, gauze, falling water) and A5 size washi ④Press and dry by machine. In the meantime, washi tea time (20 minutes).Wait for it to dry while eating washi tea and Japanese sweets.⑤Complete the surveyAfter completing the survey, we will give you a dried washi postcard and the workshop will end.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15 / 19:30

Let's assemble Kankara Sanshin and make original MY Kankara Sanshin! Sanshin lessons are also included, so you can start playing right away.