Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 12

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

This is an approximately 1.5 hour plan where you will experience weaving a 10cm square silk fabric and tour the workshop. You can take your completed work home on the day. Everyone from elementary school students to the elderly can easily weave. Please feel the "texture" of the fabric you have woven yourself. You can see and touch some of Japan's finest works of art, which are world-class, and have a valuable experience learning about their history. *Bonus: Take photos on a restored high aircraft. An original postcard will be presented. You can also go shopping. We have three looms available for the weaving experience. For groups of 4 or more, orders will be given.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 15:00

Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and buggy users, and pets. We will assemble the balloon together and prepare many photogenic scenes. The experience will be even more moving if you ride a hot air balloon after listening to an explanation of its mechanism and history. From October to mid-April, the tour will also be held in the afternoon, so you don't have to worry if you can't come in the morning. In addition, we also have accommodation facilities where you can stay the night before and a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast so that people coming from far away can participate with peace of mind. *The minimum number of participants is 4 people. Please note that if this number is not reached, the tour will be canceled. Please note that the free flight experience will be held with one person.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

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

It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of repairing broken vessels and broken items using the gold lacquering technique and breathing new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of individuality. However, since the works made in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect for interior art that can be enjoyed as ornamental or accessory trays. Vessels that you repair yourself and add your own design will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will decorate your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:15 / 12:30 / 13:45 / 15:00

Homemade pesticide-free noba Buckwheat flour made by grinding the fruits of buckwheat is boasting that it has a high aroma. Cool cold buckwheat flour in the smooth Scent of buckwheat that smell and discourage Break even and pleasant kitchen knife sound of The strength of the Kosi of buckwheat the finished ... You can enjoy the soba using the five senses. Buckwheat struck with yourself, it is exceptional taste. Your family and friends, is an organization like welcome, such as work colleagues.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 20:30

[What is Samurai Cafe?] It is a "participatory period drama entertainment" where customers come on stage and have a great time becoming the leading roles in a period drama. It is an entertainment show that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with plenty to see, such as sword fighting and action between samurai and ninja, and a gorgeous and luxurious procession of courtesans!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience Kyoto's local cuisine "tea soba making" for 1 to 200 people. Wazuka Town, which is located in the center of Kansai and has good access, will be the experience venue. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Japan and has tea plantations as far as the eye can see. You can experience making tea soba by actually kneading Wazuka tea, a specialty of Wazuka-cho, into soba. It will be a valuable experience where you can feel the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can eat the freshly made tea soba noodles. It is an experience that also serves as a meal, and is recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. In addition, Wazukacho will arrive at Nara Park in about 30 minutes, so it is easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. In addition, we can also guide you through the experience of making Kyoto udon, a local dish of Kyoto. Please try the local cuisine experience where you can feel the history firsthand while having fun with everyone. Many groups are welcome, and we can accommodate up to 200 people.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great deal that includes a tasting of Japanese whiskeys. You can compare non-aged whiskeys (Hibiki or Yamazaki) and rare vintage whiskeys (18-year-old Yamazaki or 21-year-old Hibiki)♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, or compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made yourself! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a great value course that includes a sake tasting. You can enjoy delicious sushi and sake♪] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience in a food quiz battle while eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:15 / 16:30 / 18:45

More than 100 reviews on Google Maps, rated 4.9 A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! [This course is a full course that includes dessert, so you can enjoy everything from your meal to the final sweet.] For the first 30 to 40 minutes, you will learn how to make sushi from a Japanese sushi chef! After that, you can eat the sushi you made yourself, and compare the sushi made by the sushi chef with the sushi you made! You can also gain deep knowledge and experience by eating sushi toppings and high-quality ingredients such as tuna, salmon, crab, salmon roe, Kobe beef, and caviar in a food quiz battle! We have staff who can speak English, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

★ In the first half of the brown sugar making experience, (1) harvest sugar cane and bite it, (2) squeeze it with a hand-squeezing machine and drink 100% fresh juice, and (3) add your favorite toppings and boil the original brown sugar. The brown sugar you made is a souvenir. In the second half of the banana sweets making experience, after a tour of the island banana fields, you can easily make banana ice cream with (1) baked bananas caramelized with brown sugar and (2) a mixer. ➤ Miyakojima Okinawa-Brown sugar production-Farmers who practice hands-on tourism will guide you, so you will be surprised and convinced of "Hey-ho-". ➤ Understand "from the field to the table"! A pamphlet is also used to gently explain the process of producing brown sugar and granulated sugar from sugar cane. ➤ Is banana grass? 360 degree whole banana? How can you make a banana curve? There is no doubt that you will want to talk to people about the surprise and convincing banana trivia by seeing, hearing, and touching. ➤ It is an experience where you can fully enjoy the charm of sugar cane and bananas that you can learn deliciously and enjoyably.

• For Groups
• For Family

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

This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 17:00

Sushidokoro Yachiyo was founded 100 years ago in Shinjuku Yotsuya. Thanks to your support, Sushidokoro Yachiyo's "Sushi Making Experience" which began in 2015 has been enjoyed by a total of 9,000 customers in 2024. The selling point is that a veteran chef with over 30 years of experience will teach you each step carefully and in a fun way. Of course, you can also wear a hat and feel like a craftsman, and once you have completed the activity, you will receive a certificate of completion. We promise that it will be a memorable activity.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is an experience plan where you can touch a Japanese sword in a real martial arts dojo and learn martial arts. You can participate with peace of mind as you will be safely and carefully instructed by a qualified practitioner of the Yushin-ryu sword technique of the Koryu Iaido Dojo. The "Armored Warrior/Warrior" course will be an experience in which you will wear the martial arts uniform provided by our facility. (For women, we also have feminine kimonos like the one in the photo♪) You will wear our "armor". We also have a "tachi" sword for the armor, which will make your photos and videos look even better! If you wish, you can practice swinging and test cutting while wearing the "armor". You will experience the "swordsmanship", "iaido", "standing and maneuvering" and "test cutting" of the Yushin-ryu sword technique. Please enjoy the real SAMURAI that you can never experience anywhere else! <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on points to note during the experience, etc. ・Samurai altar greeting ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on proper manners ⇨ Watch the head of the family demonstrate his kata ⇨ Watch a high-ranking swordsman perform straw cutting ・Experience wearing armor ・Match experience with a high-ranking swordman *The match experience is a 3-minute mock battle while wearing armor ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Finally, a trip to the sword shop to view the swords Total time: approximately 60-80 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Recommended for repeat visitors! Harvest fresh vegetables grown in a regenerated organic field with a local grandfather! Use the harvested vegetables to make traditional Okinawan home cooking with a local grandmother♪ *This is a plan with an interpreter guide. The interpreter guide is available in English or Chinese. Other languages are available upon request. ~Experience flow~ ① Meet in front of the gate of the old Sakimotobu Elementary School (Motobu Town) (10:00) ② Walk to the organic farm with the grandfather, who is an expert in organic vegetable growing ③ Harvest seasonal vegetables while listening to the grandfather's explanation ④ Cook with the harvested vegetables with a local grandmother ⑤ Lunch time around freshly cooked food♪ ⑥ End (scheduled to be around 13:00) *The required time is about 3 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

Recommended for repeat visitors! Take a walk through the Yanbaru forest with a local grandmother who is an expert in searching for wild plants! Make delicious and healthy medicinal porridge using freshly picked wild plants. Enjoy it with tea made from infused wild plants♪ *This plan includes an interpreter guide. Interpreter guides are available in English or Chinese. Other languages are available upon request. ~Experience process~ ① Meet in front of Izumi Ward Community Center (Motobu Town) (10:00) ② Go to the Yanbaru forest with the grandmother ③ Take home the wild plants you picked and try making medicinal porridge with the grandmother! ④ Lunchtime over freshly made food♪ ⑤ End (scheduled for around 13:00) *The tour takes about 3 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

You can experience the "Chanoyu" tea ceremony, a comprehensive art form of Japanese culture, in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, where a teacher will prepare the tea and you can also make the tea yourself. For this plan, you will come to Yumeyakata Gojo store, change into your kimono, and then move to the venue for the tea ceremony experience, Yumeyakata Oike Bettei, by yourself. As it takes 1.5 hours to dress and style your hair, if you arrive at 10:00, the tea ceremony experience will be from 12:00 to 13:00. After the tea ceremony experience, you can use the kimono as it is. Please return it to Yumeyakata Gojo store by 17:30.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

How about going on a castle tour in a kimono?♪ Sendai is home to a photogenic castle. Taking a photo with the castle in the background is sure to be a memorable one♪ This plan allows you to coordinate your entire outfit, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. It is recommended for those who want to have everything. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional styles. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～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

It would be a waste to just take a selfie in your yukata, so let's capture the best photo of your gorgeous yukata! A photographer will accompany you on your walk and take plenty of photos of you in your beautiful yukata, so you can take lots of photos with compositions other than just selfies, and photos of you blending into the city in your kimono! [Location Photo Plan] -------- 1 hour, 50 shots, 30,800 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) -------- Walking around the city in a yukata with a photographer is not something you can experience many times in your life. This price and quality is possible only with Kimono Rental VASARA! A day with the best photos and memories! The photos taken will be adjusted in color and delivered by data mail in about a week. *Retouching such as skin processing and face slimming will not be performed. Additional cut options 10 cuts ￥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ￥5,500 (tax included) There is no additional charge for shooting up to 2 people. If you are making a reservation for two people, please make a reservation for one person for the "Location Shooting Plan" and "Women's Kimono" or "Men's Kimono". [Kimono Rental and Dressing] With VASARA's rental kimono, dressing and hair styling are also included, so you can come empty-handed! You can choose from a variety of patterns for each kimono plan. There is a wide variety of sandals and obi, so you can enjoy total coordination. After choosing a kimono and dressing and hair styling, enjoy walking around the city. Of course, even after the photo shoot, you can enjoy walking around the city in your Japanese attire until the return time. *The fee includes the shooting fee (30,800 yen including tax * Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and the yukata rental and dressing fee (women's standard yukata 3,630 yen including tax). By making a reservation with this plan, you can enjoy all of the yukata rental, dressing, and photo shoot. *If you arrive late to the reservation time, the shooting time cannot be changed or extended. *After delivery, we cannot accept artistic complaints, requests for reshooting, or requests for refunds. Thank you for your understanding. *If you wish to extend the shooting time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's schedule. *You cannot specify the photographer. *We will select the most suitable photos to deliver. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *We do not perform retouching such as skin processing or face slimming. *About returning the item ・Rental on the day is available until 17:30. ・If you return the item between 17:30 and 18:00, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged per person. *Extended stays will be available until 17:30 the next day for 2,200 yen (tax included) per person.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It's a 3-minute walk from Sensoji Temple, making it convenient for strolling around, and we have about 1,000 high-quality kimonos and yukatas available. In addition to hairstyles, we also provide accessories and selfie props for free, so you can experience authentic Japanese culture empty-handed. There are many professional photographers on staff, so you can take professionally beautiful photos. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Arrive at the reservation time Please come to the store at the reservation time. If you are late, priority will be given to other customers. If it is crowded, we may not be able to provide it. please note. ② Select a kimono Select your favorite kimono. Our experienced staff will also be happy to assist you. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in store. ③ A professional kimono dresser and hairdresser will help you get dressed and have your hair styled beautifully. It takes about 30 minutes. ④ Once you're done, head out to Sensoji Temple, which is a 3-minute walk away. Of course, we will provide photo props such as fans and Japanese umbrellas free of charge. ⑤Return Please return by 5pm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

This plan can only be used for school trips and experiential learning. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata! ! Our staff will help you get dressed, so even first-timers can feel at ease. You can leisurely explore the sights in Japanese clothes until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Make-up, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. ★With the desire to convey the joy of wearing a kimono to as many people as possible, our store accepts students on school trips and universities to learn about Japanese culture, gives lectures, and solicits papers on kimono research. Please experience Japanese culture through kimono/yukata rental. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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

Okinawa It is a guardian deity and a popular souvenir for souvenirs! If you would like to enjoy the experience easily, would you recommend the Stucco Siesar original coloring experience? Southern country Okinawa Only one Siesar sees in the world which colored colorful like the image of Okinawa Valuable experiences in Japan will be revived ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Let's walk around Matsumoto in a manly men's kimono! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. Luggage can be stored. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Walk around Matsumoto in a manly men's kimono! Matsumoto is home to the national treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Enjoy Matsumoto in a kimono, which is full of attractions such as the castle town that retains its old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, you can return it by mail on the same day★ (Postage costs are at your expense). You can return it at the front desk of a hotel in Matsumoto city (please tell the staff). We can store your luggage. *Please bring your own valuables.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups