Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 29

• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

This is a standard plan for a traditional Japanese bride and groom experience photo shoot. You will get ready at a studio salon in Kita-ku, Kyoto, and then you will be dressed in authentic wedding attire consisting of a crested hakama and a white or colored uchikake kimono in a Japanese-style studio along the Kamo River, and your experience as a bride and groom will be recorded in photos. The photo data will be delivered digitally on the day. You will receive a free L-size mini album! ~Experience process~8:50 Meet at Grace Shiga Studio Salon, please wait 10 minutes beforehand. 9:00 Get ready, do your hair and makeup, and put on your kimono. 10:15 Finishing touches Indoor photo shoot begins as soon as preparations are complete10:30 Location photo shoot Move to the Kamo River for location photo shoot11:00 Experience photo shoot ends Return to the studio salon to change clothes

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

You can experience gold leaf application, a typical traditional craft. In this course, you will choose your favorite vessel and finish the original vessel. Since stickers with various designs are available, it is relatively easy to work with, and you can also use a cutter to create your own design. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience gold leaf pasting, a traditional Japanese craft, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

A non-sewn obi bag made using kimono obi, a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. You will surely find your "like" and "cute" from many obi kits. "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. Party bags are the most popular bags. It is supported by a wide range of Ageo/Okegawa groups. It is useful for both casual and formal wear. A popular secret is the capacity to hold a long wallet, smartphone, or pouch. It is as light as 50g and can be used daily. It can be combined with Western clothes, Japanese clothes, yukata, dresses, and jeans, making it perfect for party scenes. You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Make a clutch bag using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Practical yet gorgeous. Clutch bags made from pure silk are eye-catching at parties. They are also popular as souvenirs. Even after returning to Japan, the memories will come back every time you use it as a good memory of Japan.Since it is a craft that does not require a needle and thread, the work is very easy! Anyone can make it in 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is Minoh City A detailed address will be sent to you after you make a reservation at a stylish cafe that is a 1-minute walk from "Sakurai Station" on the Hankyu Minoh Line.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Fukusa that is not sewn made using kimono obi, which is a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. Your "like" from many obi kits You will surely find "cute". "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. You can use it by inserting a concert Ticket Carry it with a gift bag or Ticket Prevents the paper from breaking There is a sense of quality and it can also be used as a wrapping You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

We will make an interior panel using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Luxury interiors made from pure silk are perfect as souvenirs. I direct a room richly. It weighs only 250g and can be carried onboard. The work is very easy because it is a craft that does not use a needle and thread! Anyone, young or old, can make it in 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Line "Sakurai Station" and we will pick you up at the station. Please confirm. There is Minoh Otaki nearby, and it is a popular luxury residential area in Japan with lots of nature.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

Maiko Transformation Studio is located right next to Gojo Station, one subway station from Kyoto Station. Transform into a longing geisha ☆ It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ ※ You can not go out only indoors.

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

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• Age 5～Age 10
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a dance experience plan for children from 5 years old (height about 100 cm or more). * Depending on the size of the child's head circumference, you may experience it with an adult wig, so if you are over 10 years old, please choose the adult plan. In that case, depending on the size of the head circumference, if you change to a hairdresser on the day, 2750 yen including tax will be added. note that. At the Maiko Transformation Studio, which is one subway station from Kyoto Station and right next to Gojo Station, you can transform yourself into a longing Maiko ☆ It is inevitable that you will sigh in spite of your lovely appearance. Please experience it on your birthday to commemorate your arrival in Kyoto. It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ * You cannot go out only indoors.

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

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

Ishikawa A gallery and workshop in Kahoku City, “Ceramic Workshop / Gallery Unosora” offers a pottery experience plan that even first-timers can easily challenge. In this plan, you can enjoy making pottery works by “hand-binging” that forms clay with your own hands.

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

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

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a one-day pottery experience plan where you can experience electric rolling wheels as well as hand swings and hand rolling wheels. In the experience, you can make four points, such as a container that can be used daily. As well as everyday care, it will be one of the world's gifts and other souvenirs. You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Even beginners can enjoy half-day Pottery experience. The instructor will support you carefully, so why not taste the taste of creating your work? Even if you are a pottery for the first time, you can have a full-fledged pottery experience. Change the shape of the soil freely, and form ideas and imagination! A work full of originality touches the charm of pottery and is sure to be a page of memories! You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa" is a samurai experience plan supervised by Takafuji Ukon, the head of the Ukon School of Sword Dance, which is active on the world stage. Feel like a samurai by changing into a hakama and holding a sword in Asakusa, a popular tourist destination in Japan! A swordsman from the school will carefully teach you how to use a sword. The content is designed to allow you to enjoy swordsmanship without being too rigid, so it is also fun for children and groups. At the end of the experience, you will be presented with an official school certificate with your photo, so please feel free to make a memorable and recordable memory of Japan! Since it is a completely private lesson for each group, you can of course participate alone, but please feel free to make a reservation with friends, couples, family, or groups. ① Enter the store ② Choose your costume and change ③ Take a photo with your sword ④ Start with etiquette in the dojo (if there are more than two people, the venue will be different.) ⑤ Practice drawing, sheathing, and kata ⑥ Practice fighting ⑦ Video shooting ⑧ End the experience with etiquette ⑨ After changing clothes, you will be given the photo data (SD card) and a certificate with your face photo ⑩ End

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

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• In Door Activity

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

This is a course where you can experience "Modern Kintsugi" at a long-established lacquerware store. In this course, unlike full-fledged kintsugi, which uses real lacquer, substitute lacquer is used to restore the pottery. It is resistant to rashes and dries quickly, so you can take your work home with you on the same day. In addition, in this course, you can prepare a vessel for restoration, so you can easily experience Kintsugi empty-handed. Of course, you can also bring the vessel you want to do kintsugi. The shop is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops gather. During the Edo period, it prospered as a base for commerce and logistics, and even now you can feel the atmosphere of Edo culture everywhere. Why don't you experience Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese restoration technique, while enjoying a walk before and after the experience?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

This is a course where you can experience one of the representative decoration techniques of lacquerware, "Makie". “Kakoku” is to decorate and beautify the surface of the product. It is a decoration technique to attach. We use cashew paint, which is a non-irritating synthetic resin paint, so that you can enjoy it safely. In this course, you can choose one of your favorite bowls and finish the original bowl by drawing pictures and letters with die-cutting and freehand. If you use the prepared designs, even people who are not good at drawing can easily work, and you can also bring your own original design and draw freely. “Kitanihonbashi Yumehigashi Main Store” is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where many long-established traditional craft shops are gathered from the Edo period. Muto, the organizer, is a long-established company with history and tradition as a wholesale store specializing in lacquerware that has been in business for over 100 years. A workshop instructor with specialized skills will teach you carefully. The real thrill of the experience is the moment when the colors change when the sown powder is wiped off. How about experiencing Maki-e, a unique Japanese traditional technique?

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours

Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 16:00

A special lodging experience for one group only - Gifu Hashima hideaway "A good old Japanese landscape built 63 years ago, right here, right now." Enjoy a relaxing time in a quaint Japanese house surrounded by silence. The charm of staying at Kominka COCONE: Accepting stays for 2 nights or more: Enjoy a relaxing time. Japanese-style bedroom: You can freely use the 8-tatami Buddhist altar room and Japanese-style room, and close the sliding doors to create a private space or use it as a spacious large hall. High-quality bedding: Instead of beds, we use high-quality feather duvets to provide a comfortable sleep. Perfect for long-term stays: Fully equipped with a kitchen and washer/dryer. Special facilities and services BBQ & theater room: You can freely use the "Kominka COCONE Garage & Barn BBQ". Free Tesla EV rental: The latest EV Tesla is available for free rental during your stay. Perfect as a base for sightseeing: You can make day trips to Kyoto, Osaka, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Tsumago-juku on the old Nakasendo road, Sekigahara, Legoland, Ghibli Park, etc. Enjoy a special experience at Kominka COCONE, where good old Japanese traditions are combined with the latest technology.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 Year! The kimono uses a hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed gem by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional photographer will carefully pose you.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• Age 11～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

◆ Handmade Japanese Paper Experience In this experience, you will make handmade Japanese paper using fibers from the bark of the paper tree (kozo), which is the raw material for Japanese paper. You will be able to use a blind, which is an authentic tool for handmade Japanese paper. We will explain how to make paper in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, so please feel free to participate. You can experience learning papermaking techniques directly from a craftsman. You will learn how to process kozo, a traditional paper material, and hand-make about two sheets of Japanese paper in half a day to take home. ~Experience Flow~ 9:00 (13:30) Orientation An introduction to the types of Yoshino handmade Japanese paper, the experience procedure, and precautions. 9:20 (13:50) Workshop tour The papermaking process of kozo will be explained while looking at actual tools. 9:40 (14:10) Papermaking experience We will prepare the materials together, and each participant will take turns making paper. First, we will learn how to move the paper. Then, after making one sheet, we will take turns. 11:00 (15:30) Visit to the kozo field While the water is drained from the paper, you can take a short break and visit the nearby kozo field or enjoy the view of the Yoshino River bank. 11:30 (16:00) Drying the paper Your paper that has been drained of water is stuck to the dryer and dried. When it is completely dry, you can peel it off and roll it up into a tube to take home. *For those who want to learn the techniques of authentic handmade Japanese paper, we also offer a 3-night, 4-day course (all accommodation and meals included) called "4-day apprenticeship with a handmade Japanese paper craftsman in Yoshino, Nara." Please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

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 greatly 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 ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. 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 skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. 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 focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

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

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th for the Katakai Fireworks Festival. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 15～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 12:00

Ancient city Nara You can easily walk around the famous sights in Maiko. On the day Come to the store by hand, and make a wonderful memory by sightseeing in kimono for a day. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street known as Longevity Street, and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In this plan, customers can grind matcha with a stone mill and enjoy the matcha with Japanese sweets and friends. We use high-grade Uji matcha for yen kg, and we can speak foreign languages. Even beginners can experience the "tea ceremony" of traditional Japanese culture with peace of mind.

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