Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 13

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

A high-quality experience that will create unforgettable memories! 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 and compare it with the sushi made by the sushi chef! 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 English-speaking staff, so anyone can feel free to enjoy the experience. *Water and green tea are provided free of charge.

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• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a course that allows you to create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆You will make one tatara plate with a diameter of about 20 cm. If you leave it round, it will be a slightly deeper plate for stews, curries, and other soups, or if you cut it, it will become a 5-inch plate. You can enjoy home-cooked meals with the dish you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earthen ash glaze, celadon glaze, and yellow seto glaze. You can freely design with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving. You can also freely design animal faces and expressions. You can also carve your favorite characters. ☆The completed work will be delivered about one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work production, please feel free to contact us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Women's kimono rental ¥ 2,500 includes kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! The price is the lowest in Kyoto city with no additional charge. It's so convenient that you can come empty-handed. You can choose from a wide variety of kimonos, so it's going to be a really fun day. . ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair setting about 10 minutes Choose your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories and pay about 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag and sandals and pay ⑥ Make a payment We will take a picture of the customer before departure ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

¥5,000 for 2 couples includes men's and women's kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! (From June to September, you can also choose a yukata.) The price is the lowest in Kyoto without additional charges. Yo☆A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair set about 10 minutes Women only Select your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories / checkout About 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag or sandals and checkout ⑥ Departure Before departure, we will take a photo of the customer ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• For Groups

• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

Walk around Uji, the ancient capital of Kyoto, in a kimono. Feel free to wear a kimono and go out to tourist spots such as long-established tea shops, the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage Site (World Cultural Heritage Site), and Ujikami Shrine. You are sure to find a kimono design that suits your taste. You can choose from a wide variety of new and beautiful kimonos and cute yukatas, all available for rental at a low price starting from 3,990 yen (tax included). For a limited time, we also offer a student discount plan. Our experienced dressing staff will consult with you on casual kimonos, yukatas, and popular antique kimonos. Find a kimono that suits you and enjoy a stroll around Uji with friends, parents and children, or as a couple.

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• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

You can come easily and it is reasonably priced.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Furisode kimonos are very popular among young people and are reasonably priced, making customers happy.

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

We have a wide variety of small patterns to choose from at reasonable prices.

• Age 0～Age 12
• Within 1 hour

You can enjoy the summer together with your parents wearing yukata.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Summer has arrived, and it feels so nice and cool to stroll around Gion wearing a yukata.

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Lace kimonos are very popular these days.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

A summer tradition: sightseeing in Kyoto wearing a traditional yukata

• For Family

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

We are Kyoto Gorgeous Kimono Rental. We offer a special experience of touring the Gion district in a kimono. You can rent a kimono at the store, have it put on and your hair done, and then tour tourist spots such as Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Hanamikoji.

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• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

We are Kyoto Gorgeous Kimono Rental. We offer a special experience of touring the Gion district in a kimono. You can rent a kimono at the store, have it put on and your hair done, and then tour tourist spots such as Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Hanamikoji.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Calligraphy/Samurai Calligraphy/Tea Ceremony/which is related to ZenIaido and Armor, both of which are related to Bushido.This plan allows you to experience all of these.-Practice calligraphyLearn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools.Practice basic brush strokes such as “tome”, “hane”, and “harai”.Choose a Kanji character and follow the stroke order to practice.-Samurai Calligraphy When a samurai foresaw his death, he reflected on his life and wrote down his last words on earth with a brush.-Tea CeremonyThe master of the tea ceremony prepares and powdered green tea to the guests.This is a great way to learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.-Samurai Sword Trial CuttingYou will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.Try your hand at slashing. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.-Wearing ArmorIn April 1615, the “Osaka Summer Battle” began. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the b,

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• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

One-of-a-kind antique kimono ¥5,000 includes kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! Wear a cool kimono with a Nagoya obi ☆ It's easy to come to the store empty-handed ♪ There are many kinds of kimonos to choose from, so it's going to be a really fun day ☆ A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair setting about 10 minutes Choose your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories and pay about 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag and sandals and pay ⑥ Make a payment We will take a picture of the customer before departure ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

Join a certified, local guide for a sacred night walk through Okunoin Cemetery. Discover a mystical and fantastical world, completely different from the daytime, as you listen to deep stories of Kobo Daishi Kukai and Esoteric Buddhism.On this tour, we will walk through the sacred Okunoin cemetery at night to pay our respects to the great master Kobo Daishi Kukai. After dinner, before you retire for the night… walking through Okunoin with a local Koyasan guide reveals a fantastical and mysterious world, completely different from what you see during the day. 【Our Philosophy】The “Koyasan Okunoin Night Tour” was started in 2011 by our founder, who began guiding visitors alone with a single passion: “I want people to experience the true, deep charm and silence of the Okunoin at night, safely.” For over 14 years since, we have been running this tour almost every single night.【What You'll Experience】The tour covers a wide range of topics, including the story of Kobo Daishi, an introduction to Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, explanations of the ancient tombstones, mysterious legends of Okunoin, life in a shukubo (temple lodging), and the history of Koyasan.

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• Age 14～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 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. This is a photo studio where professional photographers are particular about the quality of the photos. The course will take about 4-5 hours, including 1 hour of shooting time and 10 minutes of selfies. 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. *Since hair styling products are used, 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 experience of a real courtesan 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Because you can use plenty of clay, you can make 3-4 works such as teacups and teacups! Since it's mainly hand-kneaded, even beginners can easily participate. Let's challenge making original vessels while having fun with family and friends!

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• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. In the approximately 50-minute experience, each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschoolers and visitors) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed. You can also bring your favorite ingredients! After making them, enjoy the freshly made, delicious Taiyaki! You can also enjoy taking photos and videos with your family and friends. Enjoy a special time with your family, lover, or friends. This experience is very popular with overseas customers! We offer a special time that can only be experienced here at "GURAKU". ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Learn about the history of Taiyaki after choosing ingredients 5 minutes ② Make the dough 10 minutes ③ Bake the Taiyaki 10 minutes ④ Taste the freshly made Taiyaki! 10 minutes *If there are more than two people, steps 2 to 4 above will be repeated multiple times *If you are late, some of the steps above will be omitted. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric will get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. If you need one, please bring an apron. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About accompaniment and observation> In order to reduce congestion in the store, we do not allow free accompaniment or observation, except for preschool children and foreign language interpreters. If you are attending the experience, please pay 2,200 yen on the day as an observation fee. In addition, observers can participate in the experience and eat and drink. <About changing reservation details, etc.> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you do not receive a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please call the store directly instead of sending a message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00

This private walking tour takes you around Osaka City's tourist attractions. Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in the morning and afternoon, then enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai! Afterward, visit Shitennoji Temple. Enjoy a leisurely tour of Osaka's major tourist attractions. Whether you're a couple, a family, or traveling alone, this private tour allows you to walk at your own pace. This private plan allows you to fully immerse yourself in Osaka's history, culture, and flavors in just three hours. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00-11:00: First, visit Shitennoji Temple! 11:00-12:00: Enjoy okonomiyaki and yakisoba at a traditional, long-established restaurant, giving you a taste of Osaka. 12:00-13:00: Walk from Tennoji Station to the Shinsekai area. Enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai, a hidden gem. If you have room, consider bar-hopping! Eat, walk, and eat your way through Osaka, where you'll be spoiled for choice. 13:00-14:00 Return to Tennoji Station and take the Chin Chin train (Hankai Electric Railway) to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This private walking tour takes you around Osaka City's tourist attractions. Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in the morning and afternoon, then enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai! Afterward, visit Shitennoji Temple. Enjoy a leisurely tour of Osaka's major tourist attractions. Whether you're a couple, a family, or traveling alone, this private tour allows you to walk at your own pace. This private plan allows you to fully experience Osaka's history, culture, and flavors in three hours. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00-11:00: First, visit Shitennoji Temple! 11:00-12:00: Enjoy okonomiyaki and yakisoba at a traditional, long-established restaurant, giving you a taste of Osaka. 12:00-13:30: Walk from Tennoji Station to the Shinsekai area. Enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai, a hidden gem. If you have room, consider bar-hopping! Eat, walk, and eat your way through Osaka, a city of gourmet delights. 13:30-14:00 Enjoy a mixed juice at a traditional coffee shop and soak up the Osaka afterglow! Once you've enjoyed your sweets, the tour ends. Thank you for participating. Please be careful and enjoy your next destination. 14:00 Pottery experience Experience the joy of making things and the healing power of clay in a handmade atelier renovated from a 120-year-old tenement house. 16:00 End The tour concludes with the destination address for your pottery creations. Thank you for participating. Please be careful and enjoy your next destination.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This private walking tour takes you around Osaka City's tourist attractions. Take photos in front of Tsutenkaku in the morning and afternoon, then enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai! Afterward, visit Shitennoji Temple. Enjoy a leisurely tour of Osaka's major tourist attractions. Whether you're a couple, a family, or traveling alone, this private tour allows you to walk at your own pace. This private plan allows you to fully experience Osaka's history, culture, and flavors in three hours. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00-11:00: First, visit Shitennoji Temple! 11:00-12:00: Enjoy okonomiyaki and yakisoba at a traditional, long-established restaurant, giving you a taste of Osaka. 12:00-13:30: Walk from Tennoji Station to the Shinsekai area. Enjoy kushikatsu at Shinsekai, a hidden gem. If you have room, consider bar-hopping! Eat, walk, and eat your way through Osaka, a city of gourmet delights. 13:30-14:00 Let's enjoy a mixed juice at a traditional coffee shop and soak up the Osaka atmosphere! Once you've enjoyed the sweets, the tour will end. Thank you for participating. Please be careful and enjoy your next destination.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 06:00 / 08:00

This is a private walking tour around the tourist spots in Osaka city. We will take our time to visit the main tourist spots in Osaka. Because it is a private tour, couples, families, and even individuals can walk at their own pace. This plan allows you to fully enjoy the history, culture, and flavors of Osaka in two hours.

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Would you like to experience matcha at Ochadokoro Sanwa? Our matcha experience is not a tea ceremony, but is based on the concept of "enjoying matcha deliciously" that is unique to a tea shop. This experience is aimed at those who have never tried matcha before, those with small children, and those participating alone, and is aimed at those who can casually try matcha. ~Experience flow~① We will explain the tea utensils set on the tray. ② Pour hot water from the kettle and sift the matcha using a sieve while the tea bowl is warming. ③ Put the matcha into the tea bowl. ④ We will explain how to hold the tea whisk, and you will actually make matcha with the staff. ⑤ We will bring you our proud matcha fresh cream daifuku, so you can eat it with matcha. When you leave, you will take home a small souvenir such as a sweet made with matcha.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 95
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 14:00

・ This is a plan that even customers who are new to pottery can enjoy.・ You can experience full-fledged pottery making including material costs (about teacups and small bowls).・You can experience it slowly at the studio with a gallery.

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• For Groups

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

Event period: December 1st to March 31st 08:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop Address: 3-chome Kita 7-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (board and disembark at the meeting point) 10:30 Asahiyama Zoo (admission ticket included, free lunch/approx. 120 mins) 13:30 Ken & Merry Tree (car tour) (approx. 5 mins) 14:00 Shikisai-no-Oka (approx. 40 mins) 15:50 Biei Blue Pond (approx. 30 mins) 19:00 Arrival at the disbanding location: Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop (3-chome Kita 7-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) (The Penguin Walk is scheduled to be held from December to March. The Penguin Walk starts at 11:00 am. The Penguin Walk time is adjusted according to the amount of snowfall. Please note that the Penguin Walk may not be visible depending on the weather.) Event period: April 1st to November 30th 08:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop Address: 3-chome Kita 7-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (Pick up and drop off at the meeting point) 10:30 Asahiyama Zoo (Admission ticket included, free lunch/approx. 120 min) 13:20 Biei Blue Pond (approx. 30 min) 14:00 Shirahige Falls (approx. 30 min) 14:50 Passing HERB GARDEN, enjoy a hot drink, a specialty of Hokkaido (approx. 20 min) 15:50 Forest Fairy Terrace Ningle Terrace (approx. 30 min) 16:20 Return to downtown Sapporo and finish off your fun day! 18:30 Arrive at the break-up point: Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS stop (3-chome Kita 7-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) This is a shared tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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