【In June】 Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 17

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not paint an auspicious papier-mâché with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a type of craft made by creating a frame from wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché is hollow and very light, so it is very popular as a souvenir for travel. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma "Daruma" has been treasured as a talisman and lucky charm since ancient times, as its rounded shape means that it "stands up no matter how many times it falls down." Paper mache daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, bringing harmony to the family, and making wishes come true. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be good luck charms for sericulture, as they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be good luck charms for business. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique, which was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *Various theories exist*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

This plan is for those who want to experience playing the sanshin quickly. The content is only basic practice and practicing the chorus parts of famous songs. Please note that there will be no commemorative photo shoot wearing Ryukyu costume.

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not make your own original art fan or fan at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Choose from the traditional Japanese crafts of "fan" or "uchiwa", decorate it with your own ideas, and make your own unique fan or fan. You can easily enjoy decoration using stamps, markers, watercolors, etc. No special skills or drawing skills are required. You can create your own unique fan or fan by freely choosing the type and color of stamps and applying an original design. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will be a memorable and important item. It is also popular as a personal favorite item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a plain fan or fan yourself.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not make a Mizuhiki accessory that brings happiness at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used on the front of gift envelopes and condolence envelopes, and is mainly used for engagement gifts, gift covers, New Year decorations, etc. The beauty and delicacy of curves are a unique Japanese culture, and there are deep meanings and commitments to the way it is tied and the number of pieces, and the type used varies depending on the situation. Recently, it has been used in a wide range of applications, including decorations, accessories, and interior decorations. Our store offers many colors and types of Mizuhiki. From beginners to advanced users, aim to complete it to the extent that you can! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Mizuhiki is recommended as a present because it means connecting people with each other, as it is tied by pulling a string. Mizuhiki is also light and small, making it a great souvenir for travel. [Types of metal fittings to choose from] ・Earrings ・Key chains ・Straps

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, and are particularly associated with Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Using various paints, from acrylic paints to paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). At Inari Shrine, foxes are often considered to be auspicious, as they are worshipped as messengers of the gods. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune, such as bountiful harvests, prosperous business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00

The Winning Balloon Club's hot air balloon experience was featured in the 6th episode of TV Tokyo's Drama 25 "Solo Activity Girls' Recommendation 1". In this full-scale hot air balloon free flight experience, you can enjoy the spectacular view from a maximum altitude of 1000m. You can enjoy a variety of scenes, such as spending a romantic time with your loved one, making special memories with family and friends, or enjoying a luxurious time alone, on an extraordinary aerial walk. In addition, options such as drone shooting and action camera rental for 360-degree shooting are also available to support you in creating special memories. In addition to the gift of a "boarding certificate", this flight experience also includes a traditional ceremony to celebrate the first flight and a champagne toast. In addition, a snack set of waffles and non-alcoholic carbonated drinks is prepared. It will be handed over on the ground, so you can enjoy a little special time in the sky. In addition, since it is an early morning experience, there is also a lodging facility where you can stay the night before and a cafe where you can enjoy breakfast at the meeting place so that those who come from far away can participate with peace of mind. English support is also available, so overseas customers can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan. Why not take this opportunity to experience a memorable flight?

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not make your own original goshuincho at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Goshuincho are used by worshippers to keep a record of their visits and mementos of their trips and pilgrimages when visiting Japanese temples and shrines. First, you can make an upcycled goshuincho that is kind to the earth, using recycled materials such as scraps from the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags, and wrapping paper. Choose your favorite pattern from the materials and make your own favorite goshuincho! Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. If you visit shrines and temples with your handmade goshuincho, it will become a deeper memory. ●What is upcycling? It is the process of giving new added value to things that would otherwise be discarded or unwanted items, upgrading them into new products, and giving them a new life. In order to switch from a consumer society in which things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society, the keyword upcycling is something that should be paid close attention to.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Explore historically rich Tokyo on a 3-hour walking tour from Asakusa to Ueno. Explore Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensoji Temple, and the bustling alleyway Hoppy Street, known for its nostalgic atmosphere. Walk with your guide and learn about the area's rich history and culture in a fun way. Kappabashi Kitchenware Street, a wholesale district with over 300 years of history, offers a wide selection of Japanese tableware and ultra-realistic food replicas, perfect for souvenirs and a deeper look into Japanese food culture. Experience Japanese traditions and etiquette firsthand and take the chance to participate in prayers at temples and shrines. Extend your trip to the Ueno area to experience the power of Ameyoko Market. Explore the lively atmosphere of a sumo ring and find delicious local street food.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Tsukiji Market has a history of 83 years as Tokyo's central wholesale market, where a variety of ingredients are gathered from all over Japan and the world. It handles about 480 kinds of seafood and 270 kinds of agricultural products, boasting an overwhelming selection. You can enjoy Japan's rich food culture to your heart's content at the vast Tsukiji Market. You can also learn about history from your guide. After that, you will visit Hama-rikyu Gardens, a garden created in the Edo period (more than 370 years ago). Depending on the season, colorful flowers bloom, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Japan. You can also learn about Japanese etiquette while tasting matcha and Japanese sweets. This experience is optional and costs about 1,000 yen, payable on site. Enjoy the contrast between the tranquil garden and the Tokyo skyline.

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• Age 16～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 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

If you come to Kanazawa, come to KIMONO SALON CROSS! We also recommend our exclusive "Reiwa Romantic Plan". What is the Reiwa Romantic Plan? You can wear it casually and stylishly by arranging it mainly with a Tomesode. Want to wear a cool kimono? Want to try a different style than usual? This plan is recommended for you. This is a plan that has never been seen before, making the most of the Tomesode pattern and using accessories to make it look cool. Tomesode is a kimono worn on auspicious occasions, so it is auspicious and gorgeous, but... while making use of its good points, it is finished in a cool and mysterious way. It is sure to attract attention ♪ This plan allows you to experience high-quality kimono in a new way and enjoy high-level fashion. For men, we also rent samurai-style hakama (unisex). Please see the photo for details. In Kanazawa, this plan is only available at KIMONO SALON CROSS. ◆Notes * Boots are available in sizes S, M, and L. * You will need to prepare your own sizes from LL. *Men's sandals can be rented for samurai-style hakama. *Please let us know your height, clothing size, and foot size in advance. *If you have any questions, please contact us. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------<Plan Contents>① Reception. Our shop has a very homely atmosphere and friendly staff (so friendly that they always become friends with customers...lol) will guide you. ② Choose your favorite kimono from the many kimonos available. We also have a dedicated hairdresser on-site, so we can do your hair if you wish. (An additional 2,200 yen) There is no right answer when it comes to combining kimonos! Some people wear them in a cool way, while others wear them in a retro and gorgeous way. If you are unsure of which kimono to choose, our staff will give you advice. After dressing, you can set off for a stroll around Kanazawa! Enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! ! We also accept groups with prior reservations. Please contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 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

Come to Kanazawa! Whether it's sunny or rainy, you'll have fun wearing a kimono! In Kanazawa, a city that suits kimono culture, wear a kimono and take photos at tourist attractions! <What is street wear?> It is a kimono that can be freely arranged and worn casually. How about wearing it for sightseeing, dates, and other small events? We have an environment where you can enjoy renting a kimono with peace of mind even if it is your first time, and we have received happy comments from customers who have come to us saying that renting a kimono helps them enjoy the city of Kanazawa even more (*^_^*)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------<Plan contents>① We will accept you. Our shop has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (who are so friendly that they always become friends with our customers... lol) will guide you. ② Choose your favorite kimono and obi from hundreds of kimonos. We also have a dedicated hairdresser on-site, so if you wish, we will set your hair using your favorite hair accessories. (Additional fee of 2,200 yen and up) There is no answer to how to combine kimonos! Some people wear kimonos in a cool way, some in a cute way, and some in a gorgeous way. If you are having trouble choosing between the many kimonos available, our staff will give you advice on the best color combinations. Once you're dressed, you can head off to sightsee in Kanazawa! Enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! We also accept reservations for groups. Please contact us in advance.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Do you not experience the cloisonne called "the beauty which has seven treasures together"? We make key chains or pendants with traditional techniques from the Muromachi and Edo eras. The studio is a recommended location for sightseeing, with a 5-minute bus ride to Kinkakuji and a 15-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu! Kyoto Please come and see if you can come to sightseeing. Female The instructor will teach you kindly and politely, so participation with small children is also welcome ♪ The experience time is around 1 hour, so you can experience 3 years old ~ fun!

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

We will make authentic Kyoto confectionery under craftsmen's guidance. Please make memories that can stay in memory forever in Kyoto.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Let's experience making Shiraki Sanshin at Ishigaki island In this plan, you can make a Shiraki Sanshin using a Sanshin kit made of Shiraki. Three-wire is On the day you can take home (with cloth case). The instrument that symbolizes Ryukyu culture, the sanshin, will be yours ♪ After making the sanshin, there is a simple playing class. Please play Ryukyu music immediately with the completed original sanshin ♪ GOTO Travel Regional common coupon can be used.

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• For Family

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

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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

"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

We make delicious rice onigiri in our spacious cafe in Fushimi Inari. The onigiri comes with rolled omelet, popular among foreigners, and our specialty miso soup. Please enjoy it with the onigiri you made. Wagyu beef is available as an option. Takeaway is also available. The restaurant is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

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

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Recommended for those who want to try on a kimono casually and choose a kimono with a simple design. Standard kimonos are recommended for customers who want to try on a kimono casually and cheaply.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

"Mizuhiki" is a decorative string used for gift envelopes and gifts. It is a traditional Japanese craft that is processed by coloring and winding kinshi. Recently, it has been arranged into Japanese modern accessories and interior goods. In this course, you will learn the basic awaji knot and plum knot, and combine it with your favorite Japanese paper to make an original bag.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

It is a course where you can go sightseeing in Otaru with a one-hour kimono rental. (Yukata is available from June to September.) Choose your favorite kimono, dress it in about 10 minutes, and then leave. Feel free to enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. Kimono looks great in the retro atmosphere of Otaru. You can feel free to use kimono in various scenes such as travel memorials, birthday surprises, New Year's cards, and events.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is said that "Japan's last clear stream"Shimanto The river Houseboat It is a plan to go sightseeing sightseeing. As it is a regular flight that departs every hour, it is the best for those who want to enjoy casually, such as few groups, couples and couples, and single use. We can participate from 3 years old and are popular with family. Shimanto Conversation with other passengers who got on in the beautiful scenery of the river may brisk. Please spend a moment to become a memory of the trip.

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• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will teach you carefully so that even the first person can dance a Japanese dance a song. You can touch the beautiful Japanese traditional dance and feel charm.

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A three-hour course where you can rent a kimono or yukata and go sightseeing in Otaru. (Yukata is worn from June to September.) Our retro-modern kimonos look great in the city of Otaru, which has a retro atmosphere full of history and emotion, with gas lamps and the music box museum. Taking photos of the contrast between the snow and your kimono will be a wonderful memory of your trip! This is a course recommended for those who want to take their time sightseeing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 17:30

A candle making experience where you can make Okinawa's guardian deity, the "Shisa", by kneading it with your own hands. Using special candle wax, you can make shapes like clay, so anyone from small children to adults can enjoy it♪ You can make your favorite expression, write your name, and create a one-of-a-kind Shisa candle that reflects the personality of the person who made it! After it's completed, you can take a Polaroid photo in the dedicated photo booth! Let's take some memories home with you! ~Experience flow~ ① Reception After arriving at the store, please tell the staff your name and the number of people you have booked. (5 minutes) ② Move to the experience explanation seat and receive an explanation of the experience from the staff. (10 minutes) ③ Experience start Make your own original Shisa with a candle. (70 minutes) ④ Photo shoot Once your original Shisa is complete, you can enjoy taking photos in our photo space, which we are proud of. ⑤ Disbandment You can take home the Shisa you made during the experience right there.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 08:00 / 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00

By chartering a taxi for 8 hours, you can explore Sapporo to your heart's content. We will help you take pictures, so there is no problem with group photos, and the car is always on standby. For example, places like this Former Hokkaido Government Office Sapporo Clock Tower Odori Park Moerenuma Park Mt. Moiwa Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium Takino Suzuran Park Fujino Winery Jozankei Onsen ! Where you go is up to you. Of course, you can also have lunch at the market. We will also introduce recommended restaurants such as ramen, soup curry, sushi, and Genghis Khan! You can freely and easily enjoy Sapporo by chartered taxi.

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