Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 29

• Age 16～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, visiting shrines and temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the yukata set! ◇Hair set included for women◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and ArashiyamaWe 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 13～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00

This is a tour that rides around the Nikko World Heritage Site and Oku-Nikko (National Park) area on an electrically assisted bicycle. Experts will accompany you to explain the history, geography, and nature of Nikko, allowing you to discover aspects of Nikko that you have never noticed before. Tea breaks and local gourmet food are also included in the guide. In case of rain, the tour can be changed to a walking or car tour. This tour is for people who like to ride bicycles. ~Experience flow~9:00 Meeting and explanationMeet at the scheduled departure point, explanation of the tour, confirmation of how to handle bicycles and traffic laws12:00 LunchA lunch break is planned during the tour14:00 EndReturn to the departure point and disband.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

In the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, anyone can enjoy the seemingly difficult traditional techniques in a short amount of time and create their own original items. On the day of your trip, you can return home with a one-of-a-kind item in your hand and wonderful memories of your trip. Through these experiences, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese tradition and local culture, and increase the value of your own trip. Experiences like this will be part of your memorable trip. If you come to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look great, but it's a waste to just go sightseeing! It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll...With the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, you don't have to worry about that at all! -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------<Plan details> ①Reception. Our store has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (so friendly that they always get along with our customers...LOL) will guide you around. ② Add color to the fabric. Start coloring under the guidance of the Kaga Yuzen artist. There is no answer to how to paint! There are many ways to paint boldly and carefully! We will add color using the real dye used in Kaga Yuzen. ③Finishing process Once the coloring is complete, the Kaga Yuzen artist performs the final steps such as washing with water. You can take it home on the same day. Anyone from children to adults can experience it.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Enjoy an authentic kumihimo workshop experience in the historical district of Kagurazaka.At DOMYO, you will be able to braid your own kumihimo cord, with the option of turning it into a strap or bracelet to take home with you. Courses are taught with simple instructions, easy enough for beginners to follow. We hope that our workshop experience will help to deepen your understanding of traditional Japanese braiding.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Relaxing trekking in the primeval beech forest where the green shower pours. "Oh, I'm tired." A sigh that comes out many times. Stress builds up from my usual busyness, and when I notice it, my skin is rough and under my eyes ... This program may be recommended for prescriptions for those who feel "I'm a little tired". Escape from the everyday concrete jungle and take a leisurely trek through the primeval beech forest with a green shower. You can hear the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, the sound of leaves swaying in the wind, etc. You should cheer for the spectacular scenery you meet on the way, and feel that "living" is wonderful for the small life you find in the forest. A relaxing time to face nature. At the old temple, which boasts a history of more than 1000 years, I made a firm request, and by the time I returned, I should have changed to a comfortable sigh of bliss. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Reception 10 minutes ②We will guide you while walking at a relaxed speed through the forest of Daisen surrounded by greenery. 180 minutes

• Age 12～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Let's enjoy and easily visit the main spots of Daisen ♪ The guide will guide you through the nature, history and culture of Daisen in a fun way. The time required is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Introducing the nature, history and culture of Daisen easily in a short time. It is a fun and easy guided tour that makes you want to go to Daisen again! ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Acceptance 10 minutes ② Enjoy trekking around the nature, history and culture of Daisen. 90 minutes

• Age 1～Age 85
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

A rickshaw tour around the town in front of the gate of Izumo Taisha. Not only famous spots such as Izumo Taisha Shrine, Shinmon Street, Inasa Beach, but also power spots and hidden spots that are not listed in guidebooks will be gracefully guided by rickshaw! Although it is for 1 to 2 people, up to 2 people can ride together if it is a preschool child! Example) 2 adults + 2 infants, total 4 people

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will visit your designated venue and provide all the tools, so please feel free to join us.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy class held at your home by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. We will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques. Recommended for: People who want to attend classes but can't; Elderly people; People who don't like being in groups. Pencils, brush pens, and calligraphy (regular script, cursive script, and various kana characters) People living in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. All tools will be provided, so please feel free to join us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 08:00

〜Schedule〜【07:30】Take the train from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit【08:00】Take the bus from in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Shinjuku West Exit【10:00】Itinerary 1: Mt. Fuji 5th Station (about 40 minutes) (This itinerary is from April 26th to November 30th of the same year)Itinerary 2: Arakurayama Sengen Park, a popular check-in spot and a great location for a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji (about 90 minutes) (Itinerary is from December 1st to April 25th of the following year)【11:30】Enjoy the sweet spring water at Jiuzhaigou and Oshino Hakkai at the foot of Mt. Fuji【13:00】Choose between outlet shopping and hot spring bathingOption 1: ▼ Gotemba Premium Outlets (about 2 hours, starting October 10th, 2023)Gotemba Premium Outlets is a shopping mall with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. It is home to many franchise stores of famous Japanese brands. Luxury brands such as Gucci and Prada have a wide range of styles at very low prices. If you want to enjoy shopping, this is a place you can't miss. *You can choose to get off at the outlet mall and stay there or go to the next attraction, the hot spring. ▼Option 2: Day trip hot spring bathing experience (about 2 hours) If you would like to take a hot spring bath instead of the outlet, we have a shuttle service available and will take you to the hot spring "Kinohana no Yu", which just opened at the end of 2019. The name of the hot spring comes from the goddess "Kinohana Sakiyahime" enshrined at Mt. Fuji and Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine. You can enjoy an overwhelming view of Mt. Fuji from the hot spring, and you can enjoy a large open-air bath while looking at Mt. Fuji with high-quality hot spring water from the private source. [15:00] Return to Tokyo [17:00] We arrived at the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation entrance at the Marunouchi North Exit and Shinjuku West Exit of JR Tokyo Station, and finished our fun day's journey! ▼ Self-pay: Day trip hot spring bathing experience: Estimated bathing fee: 1,600 yen on weekdays, 1,900 yen on weekends and holidays (1,700 yen on weekdays from September 1st, 2,100 yen on weekends and holidays). If the facility is closed, you can enter Gotemba Fuji Hakkei (1,000 yen for a 3-hour ticket) or Gotemba Municipal Hot Springs (500 yen for a 3-hour ticket). This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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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 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 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30

This is the only facility in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, dedicated to viewing and experiencing the Awa Odori dance. You can watch performances by famous groups belonging to the Tokushima Prefecture Awa Odori Association, and experience the Awa Odori dance. Why not try being a fool dancing and a fool watching to the rhythm of the music?

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

• 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 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 / 17:00

At "Kimono Rental VASARA Fukuoka Tenjin Nishidori", we have prepared various plans that allow you to come empty-handed, change into your favorite kimono or yukata and take a walk. This plan is a summer-only yukata rental plan. *Umbrellas can be rented for free on rainy days. Please feel free to visit us.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

You can enjoy the pottery experience carefully in the spacious and bright shop. The staff will help you carefully, so even beginners are welcome. From 1 kg of soil, it is possible to produce 2 to 3 vessels. As color of finish is also available from 6 colors, You can make only one original work in the world!

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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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• 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 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00

You can enjoy a slightly rich lunch while watching Maimusume's dance. There are many discoveries in the museum where you can feel the romance of the Takehisa Yumeji Museum and the Taisho romance, and you can enjoy it with your family, friends, and anyone! You can also take a commemorative photo with Maimusume. ～ Flow of the day ～ 12:00 Lunch) Please enjoy your meal in the large hall on the 2nd floor of the table. 12:30 Video viewing) Watch a video of the history of Sakata City and Somaro. 12:40 Dance appreciation) You can see the dance appreciation of Maimusume. 12:55 Commemorative photo with Maimusume / Senjafuda present) You can take a commemorative photo with Maimusume with your own camera. Finally, Maimusume will give you a Senjafuda. 13:00 Closing / Visiting the museum) You can visit the Takehisa Yumeji Museum. You can take pictures in the hall except for some areas.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 07:30 / 12:00

adult Do you not look at the whale shark from the water? Even children and people who are not good at swimming can enjoy it at ease! Set course with island Zouri handmade experience that is rising rapidly!

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Beautiful underwater easy to enjoy snorkeling or diving in the world. Original island sandals handmade experience that can not be experienced in any other! Sure to become the best memories of the family!

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Try making homemade pizza using seasonal vegetables! First, you will have the experience of harvesting seasonal vegetables! This is a harvesting experience for seasonal vegetables, including super sweet and delicious cherry tomatoes (late June to September), asparagus (mid-May to June), corn (early to mid-August), and more. These are vegetables that you usually only see lined up in supermarkets. But how do they grow in the fields? Vegetables that are in season in the fields are, of course, very fresh. What are the characteristics of fresh vegetables? What's more, you will use those vegetables to cook pizza outdoors! Whether it's an awkward pizza or a thick pizza that wasn't stretched properly, the pizza you made with all your effort is delicious. Top it with delicious vegetables and the fresh air of Furano! Now all that's left is to see if it will bake well in the pizza oven!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

Would you like to try making Muchi, a traditional Okinawan sweet? Muchi is a soft rice cake wrapped in aromatic shell ginger leaves (sannin), steamed to perfection. This cozy experience invites you to enjoy the gentle scent of the leaves, the warmth of island life, and the joy of making something with your hands.Perfect for first-timers and families. You'll get to taste your handmade Muchi on the spot.Come and enjoy a peaceful, heartwarming time in Okinawa's kitchen!

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of practice begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of practice begins 17:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, the group disbands. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper techniques and understanding. Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples will provide instruction. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the program focuses on how to actually use your body, relax and move efficiently. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After the experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of a samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include sword-cutting lessons for anyone other than disciples.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

20 minutes from Kansai International Airport. Experience making Japanese rolled omelet. Wear a kimono apron (kappogi) and make rolled omelet and rice balls using a copper frying pan made for tamagoyaki. We have had guests from various countries, including tourists from Canada and Thailand. It's a great opportunity to experience Japan while having fun! After you've finished making it, you can eat the rice balls and rolled omelet you made. There is also a famous shrine just a 3-minute walk away. Souvenirs are included. We look forward to meeting you.

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• Age 1～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is an agricultural experience event in Midori-ku, Chiba City, where you can experience farming, harvesting, planting, and harvesting rice. This is a private plan limited to one group. A veteran farmer with 12 years of experience in agricultural experience events will provide you with an agricultural experience that will satisfy you in any weather and season. In addition to agricultural experiences such as harvesting and harvesting, we also have a workshop where you can cook rice in a rice cooker using a hagama or firewood, cook soup or miso soup with the agricultural products that are available at the time, and sometimes even hold a life-changing "rice ball making" workshop. Those who wish can also purchase agricultural products and processed products such as naturally grown vegetables without fertilizer or pesticides, which are rarely available for purchase, and sun-dried rice. ~Experience flow~10:00 Gathering Smile Village Someya Farm Home10:00-10:30 Move to rice field or field10:30-11:00 Self-introduction, explanation of toilets, etc.Self-introduction, today's timetable, how to use the toilet, etc.11:00-12:00 Agricultural experienceHarvesting, farm work, rice planting, rice harvesting, etc. depending on the season or time12:00-13:00 Cooking riceJust like outdoors, everyone cooks rice in a kamado (rice cooker) or a rice cooker with firewood, and makes soup or miso soup with agricultural products available at the time13:00- Lunch (in some cases, we will hold a workshop on making rice balls)14:00 Fill out the questionnaire14:30 Disband