Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 42

• Age 2～Age 99
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• 08:50

■ Shiogama ShrineShiogama Shrine is the head shrine of Shiogama Shrines all over Japan and the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province. As the Ichinomiya of Mutsu Province and the guardian of Tohoku, it has long been revered by the Imperial Court and successive generations of the Date clan, feudal lords of Sendai. The main hall, worship hall, Shisokumon gate and other shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, and the Shiogama Sakura is also a designated natural monument of Japan. ■ Mount TamonOverlooking Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, it is one of the four great views of Matsushima, along with Otakamori in Higashimatsushima City and Ogiya in Matsushima Town, Toyama. ■ Taga Castle South GateThe Taga Castle South Gate has been restored as a new tourist attraction in 2024, the 1300th anniversary of the founding of Taga Castle. It dates back to the mid-8th century and was built on the outer perimeter of Taga Castle, and was an important facility at the entrance to Taga Castle, which was the center of management in the Tohoku region.

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You can experience riding a rickshaw in the cityscape of "Kamo" in Little Kyoto in Hokuetsu. It is a plan with lunch at a long-established restaurant ♪ <Kiyountei Yamashige> Founded 180 years ago. The shop name "Yamaju" is derived from the fact that the first generation was called "Kamiyama no Shigebei" and was popular. At the time of its founding, it ran a bathhouse called "Yuya Chojuyu," which was a popular place to soak in hot water, eat leisurely, and drink alcohol. In the Taisho era, I also worked on Western food. Since then, it has been operating as a Japanese restaurant. In 1959 and 20th year, the imperial family visited us. You can spend a comfortable space with a pure Japanese-style space and the cuisine and hospitality unique to a long-established restaurant. It was published in the 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata. Fall 2021 The building was certified as a national registered tangible cultural property. Regional coupon

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Ride a rickshaw and tour the town of Kamo. You can enjoy the popular "Wakago Bento" at the cafe "Yama Cafe" produced by Seiuntei Yamashige. 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata Listed Store 2021 Registered as a national tangible registered cultural property Coupons common to all regions can be used

• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if you're a beginner. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. You can enjoy the beautiful sound of the koto while learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers. Then, get the sheet music of an anime song or a hit song and try playing your favorite song. The sound of the koto will give the song a new charm and make it an impressive performance. Once you've completed your performance, record a video and show off your performance to your friends and family. Everyone will be moved by the beautiful sound of the koto. Your first koto experience is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of music and traditional Japanese culture. Why not explore a new world of music while experiencing the joy of playing anime songs and hit songs on the koto?

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• Age 5～Age 99
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Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon + mini tempura *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

Playing in the snow in Nagano Prefecture! !! This plan is recommended for families and groups. Make a kamakura with plenty of snow. Experience making kamakura once in your life! !! After making the kamakura, try various snow activities such as sledding and making a snowman. How to play is free! Let's enjoy playing in the snow with your whole body! Lunch will be prepared by all the participants around the hearth ☆ The crackling sound of charcoal fire and the gently warming hearth end will give you a relaxing and gentle time.

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

Experience the essence of Japanese culture and create a one-of-a-kind piece of calligraphy with a master. Discover a new form of calligraphy that anyone can enjoy with this creative experience led by professional calligrapher, Ms. Akiko. Enjoy an authentic calligraphy experience using Nara brushes and Nara ink, traditional crafts of Nara. This unique method of expression will make for a deeper, more memorable experience. It will vividly color your travel memories in a unique way.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

This is a condensed experience of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, renting out the Nebuta House Wa-Rasse. Enjoy a special time experiencing the Nebuta and Aomori. You will enjoy the authentic music of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and experience the dance of the dancers and musicians. The experience will conclude with a meal made with plenty of Aomori ingredients, which will last about 3 hours. Jawamegu means "thrilled, excited, trembling" in Tsugaru dialect. This premium content will allow you to feel the "jawamegu" feelings of Aomori residents who are looking forward to the main summer festival. After making special Nebuta goods and experiencing Nebuta production such as coloring, you will listen to a Nebuta music performance by a group that actually plays at the festival in front of the Nebuta exhibited in Wa-Rasse. After that, you can change into a dancer's costume and actually play the music yourself in the Nebuta exhibition hall to deepen your experience. You will also experience participating in the festival as a participant, becoming a dancer and becoming one with the others. After that, you will appreciate the artistic paintings of the Nebuta artists, and then enjoy a meal of mainly local cuisine as the finale of the festival, making this a plan that allows you to fully experience the festival in three hours. [Scheduled dates] 2025 January 12 (Sunday), January 25 (Saturday), January 26 (Sunday), January 28 (Tuesday), January 30 (Thursday), February 16 (Sunday), February 23 (Sunday), March 1 (Saturday), March 8 (Saturday), March 9 (Sunday), March 16 (Sunday), March 22 (Saturday), March 23 (Sunday), March 29 (Saturday), March 30 (Sunday)

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" was started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a form that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. You can experience chamomile harvesting only in May. After that, you will move to a different location and experience cultural experiences such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi, although it will change depending on the day. You will then move to a sake brewery where you can tour the brewery and taste the sake.

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The "Village Revitalization Project" was started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a form that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes a delicious strawberry picking experience and lunch. After that, we will move to a different location and experience cultural experiences such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi, although it will change daily. In addition, we will move to a sake brewery and have a tour of the brewery and a tasting.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00

We start at 7am. The water between Iriomote Island and Yubu Island is shallow enough to walk across. Usually, we cross this section by buffalo cart, but this time we will walk across. After arriving on the island, we will have breakfast at Manta Beach while watching the sunrise and Kohama Island. After that, if we have time, we will have free time to explore the island, which is completely to our own liking. We will also have the opportunity to interact with "Rui-kun", the only model buffalo on the island, and take a commemorative photo. On the way back, we will ride a buffalo back to Iriomote Island.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

At Ryokusaikan, where tourist spots including Aobayama, including the ruins of Sendai Castle, the foundation of Sendai City, and Aobayama facing the Hirose River that runs through the center of Sendai City, are concentrated, you can experience the unique culture of Sendai, and through the experiences of the townspeople and samurai of the castle town of Sendai, you can reminisce about the glorious past. It is said that when Sendai Castle was built, stonemasons performed the "Sparrow Dance" in front of Date Masamune. On this tour, you can experience the "Sparrow Dance", which is still performed in Sendai today.

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• Age 6～Age 99
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This plan will allow you to spend a calming night at Rinnoji Temple, which is associated with the Date clan, through a special vegetarian meal and Zen experience. You will visit the Japanese gardens of Rinnoji Temple, a representative photo spot in Sendai, and enjoy a private prayer and zazen experience. You will also be able to immerse yourself in Japanese culture while listening to stories about the history of the Date clan and Rinnoji Temple, as well as Zen culture. After the prayer and zazen experience, you will be able to enjoy vegetarian meals in a Japanese-style room adjacent to the garden, and enjoy the beautiful garden scenery that changes with the seasons. *This tour will be guided by a professional English or Chinese interpreter.

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• Age 6～Age 99
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Zuihoden is a representative tourist spot in Sendai and the residence of Date Masamune, the samurai who built the foundation of Sendai. This private tour will be held at night, when it is usually closed to the public. Guided by the Oshu/Sendai Hospitality Group Date Busho-tai, you will walk through the illuminated approach to the temple and enjoy the gorgeous Zuihoden, which symbolizes Date culture, while unraveling the story of the Date clan in a fantastic space. On this tour, we will specially open the main hall of Zuihoden to the public. After viewing the main hall, we will play Japanese musical instruments in a solemn atmosphere, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Japanese space. At the end of the tour, you will also receive a goshuin stamp from Zuihoden. In autumn, you can hear the sounds of insects amid the vivid autumn leaves, and in winter, you can enjoy the sparkling lights in the clear air. Please enjoy Zuihoden, which is not just a tourist spot but a very important place for Sendai. *This tour will be guided by professional English, Chinese and Thai interpreters.

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Experience the traditional culture of Niigata, the Furumachi Geisha! Experience the 200-year history of Furumachi, an entertainment district that has been acclaimed to rival Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in Tokyo. ~Experience Outline~ (Day 1) - Check in at Hotel Okura Niigata in Chuo Ward. Move to a kimono store and "Try wearing a kimono and stroll around the Furumachi Geisha District" (16:00-17:30). At the Nabechaya restaurant, "Dinner with multi-course meals and watching the dance of Furumachi Geisha, experience playing in a traditional Japanese parlor" (18:00-20:00) (Day 2). Check out of the inn at 9:00. Move to the Northern Culture Museum in Konan Ward to "visit the mansion and garden, and have a celebratory lunch of a wealthy farmer" (9:30-12:30, 180 minutes). Arrive at the south exit of Niigata Station at 13:00.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00 / 13:50

Fukushimagata is located in Niigata City. This is a special and luxurious tour that includes a lagoon boat experience, lagoon cuisine, local sake, and drinking with lagoon fishermen in the evening, along with the traditional Japanese scenery. It is a must-see for bird lovers, nature lovers, and lovers of rural life. ~Experience flow~・Pick up at Niigata Station (13:00) or Niigata Airport (13:50). ・Board a helicopter at Niigata Airport. After a sightseeing flight over Niigata City, head to Fukushimagata. ・★Experience the "lagoon" of Fukushimagata!! ①Boat ride at Fukushimagata (40 minutes) ②Lagoon fishing experience (40 minutes) ③Lagoon walk (20 minutes) (100 minutes)・★Experience lagoon cuisine and tasting around the hearth!! ①Cooking explanation from a local person ②Lagoon fishermen talking over drinks around the hearth. There is also a tasting of fine sake. (60 minutes) ・★ Move to Tsukioka Onsen "Bettei Echigo no Sato", which was ranked 4th in the 100 Best Hotels and Ryokans in Japan selected by professionals. Depart from Fukushimagata at 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. ・★ Enjoy a multi-course dinner using ingredients from Niigata prefecture and a soak in the hot springs. *Optional Fukushimagata accommodation plan is also available. "Rifuso" Day 2 ・★ Move from Tsukioka Onsen to Fukushimagata at 6:00 am the next morning and take a bird watching walk along the water with a ranger's commentary. (Stay at Fukushimagata for about 100 minutes from 6:20 am to 8:00 am) ・★ View Fukushimagata View Fukushimagata and Echigo Plain from the observation deck. Ranger's commentary included. ・★ Special private tour of the building. ・At 8:20 am, return to Tsukioka Onsen "Bettei Echigo no Sato" for breakfast. After checking out, "Walk around the hot spring town" (10:00 am to 11:00 am, 60 minutes) ・ Move to the Italian restaurant "Nora Cucina" for lunch. "Italian lunch using Niigata ingredients" (11:40-13:00, 80 minutes) · Move to DHC Sake Brewery for "Sake brewery tour" and "Sake pairing" (13:10-14:40, 90 minutes) · Arrive Niigata Station around 15:30.

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• Age 3～Age 69
• 1 Day or more
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Hot arrangement-----Watch the fireworks up close on the Atami seaside fireworks viewing boat Fireworks display ~ A summer tradition, the Atami Summer Festival Slam Dunk's location, Kamakura High School Station Special gift - Enoshima Electric Railway experience

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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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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon hot pot *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

<Introducing an unknown old-style folk house cafe in Yokohama♪> When you think of Yokohama, you probably imagine a big city, right? In fact, Yokohama has many historic buildings with a long history, and cafes using old-style houses are secretly booming! Why is there a cafe here? What is the history of this building? We will tell you the inside story of this place and the story behind the birth of the cafe as we head to the location. After you have had a wonderful time, we will take you to the nearest station of your choice. Experience the true charm of Yokohama! ★Make your reservation early!!

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The Machiishimichi pilgrimage route to Mount Koya is registered as a World Heritage Site along with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route in Spain. A total of 180 signposts are placed every cho (approximately 109 meters) from Jison-in Temple to the Great Pagoda of Mount Koya. Take on the challenge of trekking along the approximately 20km-long Machiishimichi route with a guide over the course of a day! Why not walk along an ancient pilgrimage route with fantastical scenery? ~Tour itinerary (example)~ ■Reception■Machiishimichi Walk (guided by guide) Course 1) World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple - World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate (7-8 hours) Course 2) World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate - World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple (7-8 hours) *Please select your desired course when making your reservation. ■End of experience

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• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

In Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we provide a service for foreign tourists visiting Japan, where they can cook and eat Japanese home-cooked meals together and experience Japanese culture. Why not cook with our friendly staff and get a taste of Japanese home cooking that you can't get at a restaurant? After your meal, we also offer Japanese matcha tea and tea sweets. You can learn about the origins of Japanese cuisine, and you can take home the recipes you cooked that day. After eating, please try your hand at wearing a yukata.

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• Age 5～Age 90
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This is a plan where you can experience Japan's first martial art, ``Iaido''. Why not learn about the spirit of the samurai through the "Iaido Experience" held by Hogyoku-kai, which has a history of 340 years? This is a great opportunity to experience the long history of Japan's last samurai by learning about authentic swords. Why not experience the feeling of being a samurai once?

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:30

Japanese dance experience for foreign visitors to Japan Let's dance Japanese dance wearing a yukata! Japanese dance became a national intangible cultural asset in July 2023. Wearing a yukata, you will learn how to stand and sit, how to bow, how to use a fan, and dance to the famous Japanese song Sakura Sakura. Take a commemorative photo at the end of the experience! Touch the hearts of the Japanese people through Japanese dance♪ We will lend you a set of yukatas, so you can participate empty-handed. Held in Tokyo (location will be announced later)

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

A karate experience right near Abeno Harukas, a tourist spot in Osaka! Please come dressed in clothes you can move in!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

Yanesen is an abbreviation for Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are downtown areas of Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere remains as it is! You can fully feel the atmosphere of Japan just by walking around the area where old folk houses and temples and shrines remain. Let's take a walk while feeling Japanese culture and good old Tokyo, or relax at a teahouse (cafe)♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Headmaster Shinkawa Ogio will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the experience. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store in Japanese clothing, you can participate in the event in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa School style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole song at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Would you like to try dancing the beautiful and mysterious shrine maiden dance? Shrine maiden dance is passed down from generation to generation by shrine maidens at shrines. Shrine maiden dance is often performed at Shinto rituals and Shinto ceremonies, so many people may have never seen it. Originally, it was said that the gods would descend to the shrine maiden who was dancing the shrine maiden dance and give her divine guidance. In other words, by dancing the shrine maiden dance, you can become one with the gods and nature. Shrine maiden dance is filled with the "feeling of respect for the gods" and "beautiful manners" that have been cherished by ancient Japanese people. For both Japanese and foreigners, this will be an opportunity to experience Japan's beautiful culture and learn about the spirituality that Japanese people have cherished. "Why do people find shrine maiden dance beautiful?" We will also look into the secret of its beauty. In this experience, a former professional shrine maiden instructor will carefully teach you the basics of shrine maiden dance. First, after changing into a shrine maiden costume, you will watch the instructor's shrine maiden dance performance. Learn about the origins and history of shrine maiden dance, and try dancing to the solemn tunes of Kagura. This experience at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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• 12:00

You can enjoy duck hot pot in a completely private space by renting a single inn! Feel free to bring your own beverages as well. Time is 2 hours and 30 minutes! You can relax after your meal! Fully equipped! The basic plan is from 12:00 to 14:30, but we can accommodate extensions and overnight stays for 2,000 yen per hour. Please contact us in advance when applying. <Room facilities> There are a lot of equipment in the room, so please feel free to use them.・Japanese-style room 7 tatami mats ・Dining kitchen 3 tatami mats ・Terrace with roof 4.5 tatami mats ・Bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath powder included) ・Outdoor parking lot for 2 cars ・2-burner gas stove ・Kitchen sink・Refrigerator/Freezer/Rice cooker/Toaster oven/Electric kettle/TV/Air conditioner/Hair dryer/Irori style table *Towels and bedding are not provided. *You cannot use the bath. <About duck hot pot lunch> ・Duck hot pot (duck meat loin, thigh, meatballs, seasonal vegetables, tofu, udon, rice cake, arrowroot, etc.) ・One dish of river fish ・Rice <About drinks> Tea or coffee is served with your meal Please note that we do not provide any other beverages, so please feel free to bring your own. *Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. *There is a convenience store nearby. (4 minutes by car)

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