Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 47

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

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

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Place the shiroba glaze of your favorite color on the copperplate and bake it and make original accessories and accessories. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Decide on the work to be assembled (15 minutes) ② Demonstration and experience (100 minutes)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 12:00

What is Dohchoo? Kimono DochuYou may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means "parade." Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.What is Dohchoo? You may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means a parade. Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 16～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 09:00

The Short-Term Intensive Course (STIC) offers Japanese language courses combined with sightseeing in Tokyo. This unique course is available in 1, 2, and 3-week durations.The course integrates morning activities such as city tours, cultural experiences (eg trying on yukatas, visiting Tokyo Sky Tree, and Ninja shows), and afternoon visits to various districts in Tokyo. Evening classes focus on grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and conversation.The school is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.For more details, you can visit the STIC website (https://tsjs.my.canva.site/1).

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /Over 6 hours on the day
• 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

It would be a waste to just take a selfie in your yukata, so let's capture the best photo of your gorgeous yukata! A photographer will accompany you on your walk and take plenty of photos of you in your beautiful yukata, so you can take lots of photos with compositions other than just selfies, and photos of you blending into the city in your yukata! [Location Photo Plan] -------- 1 hour, 50 shots, 27,500 yen including tax (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) -------- Walking around the city in a yukata with a photographer is not something you can experience many times in your life. This price and quality is possible only with Kimono Rental VASARA! A day with the best photos and memories! The photos taken will be adjusted in color and delivered by data mail in about a week. *Retouching such as skin processing and face slimming will not be performed. Additional cut options 10 cuts ￥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ￥5,500 (tax included) There is no additional charge for shooting up to 2 people. If you are making a reservation for two people, please make a reservation for one person for the "Location Shooting Plan" and "Women's Kimono" or "Men's Kimono". [Kimono Rental and Dressing] With VASARA's rental kimono, dressing and hair styling are also included, so you can come empty-handed! You can choose from a variety of patterns for each kimono plan. There is a wide variety of sandals and obi, so you can enjoy total coordination. After choosing a kimono and dressing and hair styling, enjoy walking around the city. Of course, even after the photo shoot, you can enjoy walking around the city in your Japanese attire until the return time. *The fee includes the shooting fee (27,500 yen including tax * Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and the yukata rental and dressing fee (women's standard yukata 3,630 yen including tax). By making a reservation with this plan, you can enjoy all of the yukata rental, dressing, and photo shoot. *If you arrive late to the reservation time, the shooting time cannot be changed or extended. *After delivery, we cannot accept artistic complaints, requests for reshooting, or requests for refunds. Thank you for your understanding. *If you wish to extend the shooting time, we may not be able to accept it due to the photographer's schedule. *You cannot specify the photographer. *We will select the most suitable photos to deliver. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *We do not perform retouching such as skin processing or face slimming. *About returning the item ・Rental on the day is available until 17:30. ・If you return the item between 17:30 and 18:00, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) will be charged per person. *Extended stays will be available until 17:30 the next day for 2,200 yen (tax included) per person.

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• For Groups

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

Oguri Kimono Salonオリジナルの京浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄ではなかなか着る機会のない京浴衣を種類豊富に取り揃えております♪ 男性、キッズサイズの浴衣もございます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

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

レトロで可愛い、ガーリーな柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ オプションでレースのインナーやサンダルなどもご用意しておりますので、トータルコーディネートをお楽しみいただけます。 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

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

沖縄の伝統的な染物「紅型」柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を紅型浴衣で散策しませんか？ ヘアセット付きプランもございます♪ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

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

沖縄の伝統的な琉球衣装を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、衣装のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を琉装で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

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

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

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

Learn the knot that makes a round shape and make earrings / pierced earrings. You can take home the finished accessories. You can take home the unused mizuhiki and parts included in the kit. komorebi This is the contents of Mizuhiki course C3. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Seating, explanation (5 minutes) ② Kit confirmation (10 minutes) ③ Production (90 minutes) ④ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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

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

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

★ Zoom to Miyakojima / Alternative Farm Miyako's experience-based tourist farm and your home ONLINE, and use the experience kit delivered in advance to directly experience "the charm of sugar cane" from sugarcane cultivation to brown sugar making. I will guide you. ➤ We have commercialized the “delicious, fun, and learning” brown sugar making experience that is Miyakojima ➤ Miyakojima Okinawa-Brown sugar production-Farmers who practice hands-on tourism will guide you, so you will be surprised and convinced of "Hey-ho-". ➤ (1) Cultivation of sugar cane and planting of seedlings- (2) Chewing on stems- (3) Burning brown sugar, we will guide you through the experience remotely. ➤ Sugarcane Year and follows cultivation techniques with the aim of chewing on sweet stalks. ➤ Understand "from the field to the table"! Gently explain the process of making brown sugar and granulated sugar from sugar cane movie, photos, and pamphlets. ➤ One set of experience kits can be enjoyed by 1 to 4 people.

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• For Family

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

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

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• For Groups

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

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

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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

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

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

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

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

The twelve-layered ceremonial kimono is a traditional court attire worn by female members of the royal family at enthronement ceremonies and wedding ceremonies. At Miyabi Yuki, you can experience the imperial twelve-layered ceremonial kimono, and experience the gorgeous and elegant world of the imperial court! You can also enjoy the style of Princess Kaguya, the princess of the Tale of Genji! Would you like to make some special memories of Kyoto?

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• In Door Activity

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

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

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

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

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

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

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Enjoy a tour of a wasabi farm and a wasabi processing experience (making wasabi soy sauce) amid the clear air and beautiful scenery of Okura Village. You can also taste all-wasabi dishes.

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

This plan is a special experience plan that is part of Japan's traditional culture and nature, and regional revitalization. Visit the historic Mount Shosha, experience Japanese culture and Buddhist history in a quiet environment, and have a valuable experience of building the future of the region together. 1. The first part of the Mount Shosha sightseeing tour is a tour of Mount Shosha. Mount Shosha is a beautiful mountain located west of Himeji City, and is home to a Tendai sect temple called Engyo-ji. This group of temples boasts a history of over a thousand years, and is a place where you can learn deeply about Japanese Buddhist culture. You can take a cable car to the top of the mountain and calm your mind while touring the magnificent group of temples and the surrounding nature. Inside the temple, you will learn about the teachings and history of Buddhism and spend some quiet time. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour After sightseeing at Mount Shosha, we will move to an area about 30 minutes by car, where traditional rural scenery spreads. In this area, you can see traditional Japanese scenery and good old shrines. You can heal your mind and spend some quiet time in an environment surrounded by nature. You can experience the history and culture of the area while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Participation in regional revitalization The region is facing a declining birthrate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism, and participants can play a part in this. It is a valuable opportunity to actively participate in and contribute to the culture and future of the region through the tour. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture. On a different day, you will learn various traditional Japanese music and dances, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these cultural experiences, you can actually experience Japanese art and feel its depth and charm. 5. Sake brewery tour and tasting At the end of the tour, you will visit a local sake brewery. Here, you will learn about the sake production process and then enjoy a tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake made using traditional methods while learning about the history and production method of sake. 6. Active participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but is intended to actively participate in village revitalization. By contributing to the revitalization of the region, your participation will help shape the future of the region. This is a special opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture and local culture, and actually contribute to the development of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

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

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

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

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family