【Review ranks】 Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 19

• Age 10～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:00

Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy? In a calming space, you will calm your mind by holding a brush and writing. You can take home a work of art written in your favorite kanji, hiragana, or your name in kanji. ~Experience process~1. How to use the tools2. Practice basic lines and basic kanji3. Practice your favorite kanji or the kanji of your name (you can choose from the examples provided. You can also use other kanji of your choice.)4. Write your favorite kanji or your name on colored paper to finish your work. 5. The instructor will stamp your work with a commemorative seal, and it will be complete.

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• 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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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

This is a keychain made of resin by enclosing sparkling Ryukyu glass or other parts of your choice. You can choose your favorite shape from a variety of metal frames. In addition to Ryukyu glass, the parts you can enclose include seashells, coral, colored sand, beads, and more! It's great that you can choose from a wide variety of free parts ♪ It's an experience that even small children can enjoy!

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

By calmly facing yourself through meditation, you can let go of the ego that binds you and free your mind. Zen meditation is not an extraordinary experience; it lies in your daily life.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

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. 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.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

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 the traditional beauty of Japan through the tea ceremony. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will also savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. ~Experience flow~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• Age 18～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This plan allows you to casually experience wearing a kimono. Stroll around Asakusa wearing a kimono or yukata, where Japanese clothing suits you. Customers from overseas can experience authentic Japanese kimono culture. After choosing your favorite kimono and getting dressed, you can coordinate your look with a hair arrangement and hair accessories. If you don't know what to choose, a veteran kimono coordinator will give you careful advice. If you want to capture your memories in special photos, you can also reserve a professional photographer. (Please call in advance to check availability) Please come and experience [Asakusa Kimono Rental & Nail Rainbow], where we welcome you with the best hospitality!

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:40

This tour will take you to Ishiyama-dera Temple, a place associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the protagonist of this year's taiga drama, and the "Hikariru Kimi e Biwako Otsu Taiga Drama Museum" located within the temple grounds. A local guide will provide you with detailed information about the highlights of Ishiyama-dera Temple and the drama museum. Ishiyama-pilgrimage refers to a visit from Kyoto to Ishiyama-dera Temple, one of the sacred sites of the Kannon Bodhisattva. During the Heian period, this was a popular practice among aristocrats, and women who left the capital in search of the power of Kannon Bodhisattva would go to Otsu, board a boat on Lake Biwa, and travel down the Seta River to visit Ishiyama-dera Temple. On this tour, you can relive the Ishiyama-dera pilgrimage that Murasaki Shikibu is said to have experienced. Please join us on this tour where you can enjoy the charm of Ishiyama-dera Temple and its surroundings while following in Murasaki Shikibu's footsteps. ~Experience flow~ [Morning course] Depart from Otsu Port! A pilgrimage to Ishiyama following in the footsteps of Murasaki Shikibu. From Otsu Port to the cruise (9:00) - Nionohama Port - Ishiyama-dera Port... In front of the East Great Gate of Ishiyama-dera... Ishiyama-dera (Main Hall/Memorial Pagoda for Murasaki Shikibu/Taiga Drama Museum)... (11:40) Disband in front of the Ishiyama-dera gate (Desserts will be given to you. *Ishiyama-dera Pudding Honpo) [Afternoon Course] Departing from in front of the Ishiyama-dera gate! On the way back from the pilgrimage to Ishiyama, feel the history and atmosphere. In front of the East Great Gate of Ishiyama-dera (13:40)... Ishiyama-dera (Main Hall/Memorial Pagoda for Murasaki Shikibu/Taiga Drama Museum)... In front of the Ishiyama-dera gate (Desserts will be given to you. *Ishiyama-dera Pudding Honpo)... From Ishiyama-dera Port to the cruise - Nionohama Port - (16:45) Otsu Port

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This special guided tour visits Ishiyama-dera Temple, which is associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the protagonist of this year's taiga drama, and the "To You, Shining Lake Biwa Otsu Taiga Drama Museum." A local volunteer guide will provide a detailed tour of the highlights of Ishiyama-dera Temple and the drama museum. You can also enjoy the Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise, which gives you a sense of the history of the Ishiyama pilgrimage that Murasaki Shikibu experienced. This cruise departs from in front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate, and offers a special experience of being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Murasaki Shikibu would have seen from the boat. Enjoy a rich time on this tour, where you can enjoy both the historical setting and the beauty of nature at the same time. ~Experience process~In front of the Higashidaimon gate of Ishiyama-dera Temple...Ishiyama-dera Temple (Main hall/Murasaki Shikibu memorial tower/Tahoto Pagoda/Taiga Drama Museum)...Ishiyama-dera Port~ (Seta River and Lake Biwa River Cruise)~Ishiyama-dera Port...In front of the Ishiyama-dera temple gate (Sweets will be given to you. *Ishiyama-dera Pudding Honpo)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A manga lesson by a professional manga artist. We will create chibi characters, create 4-panel manga, and have a Q&A session. (2 hours) Instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Investigations", which have been translated and sold all over the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. Instructor: Haruta 2017 "Blue Orchestra" (Makoto Akui) Served as an assistant from the first episode. 2020 Received the Manga One Monthly Award for "Devil Era". 2021-2022 Serialized "Isekai of the Dead" on Shogakukan Manga One. Two volumes in total. Children and adults can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson. This course allows you to learn more specialized manga techniques.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is a manga lesson by a professional manga artist. You will create original characters and four-panel manga. (2 hours) Instructor: Kazuo Maekawa A manga artist with 25 years of experience. His representative works are "Ace Attorney" and "Ace Investigations", which have been translated and sold all over the world. He participates in anime and manga events in the United States and Europe to promote manga. Instructor: Haruta 2017 "Blue Orchestra" (Makoto Akui) Served as an assistant from the first episode. 2020 Received the Manga One Monthly Award for "Devil Era". 2021-2022 Serialized "Isekai of the Dead" on Shogakukan Manga One. Two volumes in total. Children and adults can learn the history of manga and draw manga in the traditional way. We also provide tools for drawing manga (pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). Let's experience manga, one of Japan's most representative pop culture, together! English interpretation will be provided during the lesson.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Experience the wonderful fusion of nature and art on this 3-day, 2-night Treehouse Bonsai tour, where you'll learn about the history and techniques of bonsai. On the first day, you'll travel to Treehouse Bonsai from Tokyo by hire car, and take a guided tour of the bonsai garden and learn the basics of bonsai work. On the second day, in addition to caring for your bonsai, you'll visit a 700-year-old Zen temple and experience a meditation session that touches on Zen philosophy. On the final day, you'll learn how to display your bonsai to make them look even more beautiful, and then enjoy a shopping spree at Ami Premium Outlets, leaving you with a memorable experience to take home.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

This trip allows you to learn the basics of pottery techniques at Kuno Touen, the birthplace of Kasama ware and a cultural asset that is a part of the Japan Heritage Site, through the 250-year history of Kuno Touen, explanations of the pottery process, and various experiences (clay making, kneading chrysanthemums, using the potter's wheel, hand-kneading, making sake cups, and using a small kiln). For lodging, stay at Kamenoi Hotel Tsukuba-san, where you can enjoy regional cuisine unique to northern Kanto and the beauty-enhancing hot springs that spring from the foot of Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

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• For Family

• Age 13～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A historically designed Kyoto townhouse can be rented exclusively for four or more people. You can spend a luxurious time. You can enjoy a special and unique experience of watching the beautiful dance of the maiko, traditional Japanese games, and Japanese cuisine prepared by a chef to your heart's content. Enjoy an elegant time with your family and loved ones in a secluded space. After watching the performance, you can enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets with the maiko and take photos. Please feel free to spend your time while enjoying the elegant Kyoto dialect of the maiko.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30

Beginners are welcome! This is a full-course practice course that includes a 30-minute wheel practice before the actual event, in addition to the easy and simple introductory wheel course. It actually requires quite a bit of training, but with a secret practice method, it is a fun content for today. It's fun because you can try to make a work by turning the wheel yourself and practicing the basics of raising and lowering with practice clay. After the practice, you will create a work with the instructor, so you can be safe and beautiful. Usually 90 minutes. No failure! A full-packed plan that includes "kneading clay, practicing, making, painting, and glaze coloring" in one day! In the actual event, you will knead the clay and make a work with the instructor. It also includes painting and coloring. The colors can be added to a base of white or blue with no mistakes, and pink or green can also be added. Let's make one original piece using 500g of clay. You can make something that you can use every day, such as a tea bowl or glass. You can also make a gift. Please spend your time as you like. We will do it in the old way about 500 years ago! You will make one piece of anything. Please feel free to come and experience it♪ ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] In addition to the usual pottery production, you will practice before the actual performance. It also includes painting and coloring, which actually takes 3 days, so it's a great deal! You can use 500g of whitening cosmetic clay ☆ Seto Kunyu clay. ← I want to make the work light, so I'll use less clay. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, knead the clay + practice on the wheel Create what you want to make with an electric wheel. (In principle, you will make it with the instructor. Don't worry!) ② Patterning (carve and paint with a thin stick or stamp to draw pictures and patterns) ③ Glazing (paint the whole with a brush with a transparent or blue glaze, etc., and paint as many green and pink glazes as you like.) * We will ask you on the day if you want to add or change colors. * Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like it to be mailed, please let us know on the day. This plan is for pottery beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as children. Close to the station ☆ A convenient 80-minute experience in your spare time ♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you're just with your children. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★[Price] 5,000 yen. [Experience time] Maximum 100 minutes. Faster 80 minutes. [Clothing] There is no particular designation, but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty. [Target age] From 3 to 80 years old. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it. [What to bring] There is nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. *Rental is 400 yen.

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

Beginners are welcome! This is an easy, simple and beautiful introductory potter's wheel course. *This is a potter's wheel experience at a general tourist spot. *For the time being, reservations are limited to 3 people or more. You can make things that you can use every day, such as tea bowls and mugs. You can also make gifts. Please spend your time as you like. This plan is a plan to concentrate on pottery making with a teacher one-on-one. But you can also practice a little before the real thing! You will make one piece of anything from 500g of clay. You can make it quickly with the teacher, so you can rest assured! No mistakes! Please feel free to come to the experience ♪ You can practice on the electric potter's wheel before the real thing. +One-on-one production. You can make one piece of anything one-on-one with the teacher! You can make it quickly in the shortest time. Leave the rest to us! It's OK in between sightseeing and dates. Products to be made: Tea bowls, teacups, and bowls are recommended! Other special items will incur an additional fee. Number of pieces to be made: Up to 1 piece You can add more. Color, pattern, and other changes can be made on the day. Please consult with the instructor. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★ [This is a great deal!] We will make pottery using clay that is also used in whitening cosmetics. ☆ We will use 500g of Seto semi-magnetic clay. ← We will also practice a little before the actual performance. Lecture: Yes This is a plan to make one piece properly with the instructor. [Experience flow] ① After the explanation, practice core removal on an electric potter's wheel. ② Create what you want to make. (You will make it together with the instructor. Don't worry!) The date and signature will be put on the back. ③ The color of the glaze, etc. will be left to you (the finished product will mainly be white vessels, etc.) *In addition, you can specify the pattern and color or paint it yourself in the color you want for an additional fee. Please consult with us on the day. (About 500 to 1000 yen) *Pick up in about 2 months. If you would like to have it mailed, please ask on the day. This plan is for absolute beginners, so it is a course that can be enjoyed not only by beginners but also by children. ☆A convenient experience that takes 30 to 45 minutes♪ Feel free to come and experience it even if you only have children. *Please note that if you are only watching without accompanying a preschool child, the tuition fee of 2,000 yen/person will be charged. ☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★-----☆-----★【Fee】3,800 yen. 【Experience time】About 30 to 45 minutes For the time being, 3 people or more 【What to bring】Nothing in particular, but if you are worried about getting dirty, please bring an apron. Rental is 400 yen.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

◆Experience fee [Weekdays]: 2,000 yen (rice bowls and plates), 2,500 yen (mugs) [Weekends and holidays]: 2,500 yen (rice bowls and plates), 3,000 yen (mugs) *Discounts available for second and subsequent items Completed works will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that cannot be taken home. *Shipping costs will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) *May not be available for children under 10 years old ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that are easy to wash, as there is a possibility that the clothes may get dirty. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions, etc., we may contact you.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 14:30

◆Experience fee per person (1kg of clay): [Weekdays] 3,000 yen (tax included) [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] 4,000 yen (tax included) One piece will be fired. *Discounts available for the second person and onwards *May not be available for people under 10 years old Completed pieces will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that cannot be taken home. *Shipping fee will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that are easy to wash as there is a possibility that you may get dirty. ・It is a good idea to cut your nails short as the soil will get stuck in your nails. ・If you have long hair, please tie it up. There is a risk of it getting tangled in the rotating clay. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions, etc., we may contact you.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 14:30

◆Experience fee per person (2kg of clay): [Weekdays] 3,000 yen (tax included) [Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays] 4,000 yen (tax included)You can make as many as you like, but only two pieces will be fired. *There is a discount for the second person onwards*You may not be able to use this service if you are under 10 years oldCompleted works, except those that cannot be taken home, will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas). *Shipping charges will be charged separately (you can also come to pick it up)◆Notes・Please come in clothes that are easy to wash, as there is a possibility that you may get dirty. ・It is a good idea to cut your nails short, as the soil will get stuck in your nails. ・If you have long hair, please tie it up. There is a risk of it getting tangled in the rotating clay. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions, etc., we may contact you.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

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 special and luxurious tour includes a lagoon boat experience, lagoon cuisine, local sake, and evening drinks with lagoon fishermen, along with the traditional Japanese scenery. It is a must-see for bird lovers, nature lovers, and lovers of rural life. ~Experience process~・Pick up at Niigata Station (13:00) or Niigata Airport (13:50). ・Board a helicopter from Niigata Airport. After a sightseeing flight over Fukushimagata, disembark at a special heliport. Arrival at Fukushimagata is scheduled for 14:45. ・★Experience the "lagoon" of Fukushimagata!! ①Boarding a lagoon boat 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 over evening drinks around the hearth. Tasting of fine sake is also available. (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 walk around the waterside bird watching 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 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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 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. Shooting time: 1 hour This is a course of about 4 hours including 10 minutes of selfies. You can experience a quality courtesan transformation. 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. *Because we use hair styling products, 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 authentic courtesan experience 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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity