Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 61

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

This is Tokiwa Co., Ltd.! You can enjoy delicious rice balls, a Japanese soul food, made by a chef in the "Former Kashino Family Residence," a registered tangible cultural property of the country. (Pickles and soup included) The Japanese tradition of "decorative cutting" up close is a highlight! You can also taste four types of Japanese tea along with your lunch. This experience is unique in that you can drink Awa Bancha, a specialty of Tokushima.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

In Japan, we eat sushi rolls on special occasions such as celebrations and festivals. It looks beautiful and has an excellent nutritional balance, making it one of Japan's hospitality dishes. Let's make such traditional sushi rolls together! In addition, you can also learn recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi. Lectures will be given in English, so please do not worry if you are not comfortable with Japanese. It's very easy once you get the hang of it! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Maki sushi ・Chawanmushi ・Miso soup ・Dessert (white sesame pudding)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 12:00

The Chichibu Night Festival, which has a history of over 300 years, is a designated important folk cultural asset of the country and a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. The local people have enjoyed and protected this historic Chichibu Night Festival. There are six floats that attract a lot of attention at the festival, so why not join the locals in pulling them? The floats, built in the 1700s, are said to weigh several tons, and everyone joins forces to pull them through the town of Chichibu. The shout is "Wasshoi!" After the float pulling is over, we will show you a deep place that only locals know and is not even a tourist spot! After that, enjoy alcohol and Chichibu gourmet food as a banquet experience with the festival people. It's no problem if you can't drink alcohol. Be sure to ask how the people of Chichibu welcome the festival and what the meaning of the festival is! A special experience that can only be had here in Chichibu!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

We have prepared a special program that is limited to one group per day and allows you to enjoy Shizuoka tea with all five senses. The Higashiyama district, which produces tea that has been designated as a World Agricultural Heritage Site, is one of the highest quality tea producing areas in the prefecture, but in recent years there has been an increase in the number of dilapidated tea plantations in this area. In this plan, you will pick tea in a scenic tea plantation that has been renovated from a ruined tea plantation, and you will enjoy the picked tea with tempura or as a kaiseki meal with seasonal local ingredients. Also, as a fun activity before and after your meal, you can work up a sweat by climbing up to the top of Mt. Awagatake, the symbol of the area, for about 30 minutes. From the mountaintop terrace, you can see the large tea garden below, the Oi River, Suruga Bay, and the Izu Peninsula on the horizon. On clear days from autumn to winter, you can even see Mt. Fuji. After your meal, enjoy a sencha ceremony where you can brew delicious tea yourself using a teapot. Local staff and farmers will give you detailed instructions, so please try it at home! ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gather at Higashiyama Ippukudokoro (10:00) ② Welcome tea and program information at local Higashiyama tea (about 20 minutes) ③ Tea picking experience at a ruined tea plantation halfway up Mt. Awagatake (about 30 minutes) ④ Walk It takes about 30 minutes to hike to the top of the mountain! ... Awa Shrine, Iwaza ... Take a short break at the finish line on the terrace at the top of Mt. Awagatake ... ⑤ It's finally time to eat on the terrace with a spectacular view (about 60 minutes) ⑥ After the meal, enjoy being taught how to brew delicious tea Tea time (approx. 30 minutes) ⑦ Transfer to Higashiyama Ippukudokoro by shuttle car, scheduled to disband around 2:00 p.m.

• For Groups

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

A plan that allows you to experience a traditional Japanese bride by wearing a pure white shiromuku and a gorgeous colorful dress with glossy Japanese hair! "I wanted to wear Shiromuku!" "I couldn't wear it at a wedding, so I want to wear it!" "I want to take a picture in a bridal gown!" Let's go♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

With the guidance of a tea farmer who has been engaged in the tea industry for generations in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, you will learn about Japanese tea culture through the traditional game "Tea Kabuki" where you can drink the types of tea that have been passed down since the Muromachi period (1336–1573). You can hear from tea farmers who carry out all of the production, tea making, and sales in-house about the flavor and taste created from the ingenuity and commitment of the production site, and the depth of Japanese tea. There is a private small group plan (2 to 6 people) and a group plan (7 people or more) where you can also experience zazen in a temple. Even beginners can feel free to enjoy it!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 20～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 15:00

The Junmai sake, brewed with locally harvested sake rice and the traditional Akita-style cold brewing method by Toji Yamauchi, is highly regarded as "the sake of the divine land of dancing gods." It won the gold medal at the 2023 New Sake Tasting Competition and the "Excellent Award" for three consecutive years at the 2024 Akita Prefecture Sake Competition in the Akita Prefecture Rice Division. With the full cooperation of the brewery "Oonogawa" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to harvesting, fermentation, pressing, and bottling. In the special edition, you can experience new sake brewing with special guests and brewers, and tour the brewery, sample tastings, and sales! Then, move to the venue to taste the new sake. Enjoy the night in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture with delicious sake and talk events. ===================================================The third installment is finally the "New sake pressing experience"★ Stay tuned! ============================================================15:00 Meet at Oonogawa Co., Ltd. (169 Omori, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita) Orientation, changing clothes, etc.15:30-16:30 Sake brewing experience (contents change depending on application time)17:00 Movement and break (Sakuraso: 165 Mochimuki, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita)18:00-20:30 New sake tasting party*Please arrange your own transportation to and from the meeting place and venue. *After the new sake tasting party, we will provide a free bus for those who wish to use it. Please indicate that you would like a free bus when applying. *We strictly prohibit those who drive and minors from drinking alcohol.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

The Junmai sake, brewed with locally harvested sake rice and the traditional Akita-style cold brewing method by Toji Yamauchi, is highly regarded as "the sake of the divine dance village." It won the gold medal at the 2023 New Sake Tasting Competition and the "Excellent Award" for the third consecutive year at the 2024 Akita Prefecture Sake Competition in the Akita Prefecture Rice Division. With the full cooperation of the brewery "Oonogawa" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to harvesting, fermentation, pressing, and bottling. The second part is an experience of "washing rice", "steaming rice", "making koji" and "making yeast starter"! After learning about the Akita-style three-stage brewing method and the mechanism of sake fermentation and multiple parallel fermentation, you can enjoy a tour of the brewery with the brewers. There will also be a tasting and sales event for precious sake! =====================================================The third installment is finally the "New Sake Pressing Experience" ★ Look forward to it! A special edition, "New Sake Enjoyment Party (scheduled to be held on December 19th)" will also be on sale! =========================================================9:00 Meet at Oonagawa Co., Ltd. (169 Omori, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture), followed by orientation and changing clothes, etc.9:30-10:30 Experience sake brewing (contents change depending on application period)10:30-11:30 Tour of the brewery (until Oonagawa sake is made)11:30-12:30 Tasting and sales, then disband

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 15:10

Nagatoro, a designated national natural monument and scenic spot, has been designated for 100 years this year. The beauty of its scenery has been loved by many people since ancient times, and there are many places associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, who is the face of the new 10,000 yen banknote. Please spend a special time admiring the illuminated Japanese gardens in the autumn colors of Nagatoro. ◆Main itinerary Nagatoro Station (meet at 15:10, depart 15:30) = bus = [Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club (Twilight Trick Art)] ... walk ... [Twilight Teahouse BAR (special dinner)] ... walk ... [Hotoyama Shrine (illuminated)] = bus = [Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park and others (illuminated)] (ends at 19:20) ⇒ Bus transfer to Seibu Chichibu Station (arrives at 19:50)

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 13:00

This is a workshop where you can experience calligraphy in a short time in Namba. Even if you are a beginner, you can rest assured that the instructor will give you detailed instructions. Writing Japanese using a brush and ink is an unforgettable experience. In this workshop, you will not only experience calligraphy, but also learn how to write your own name in kanji or katakana. At the end of the workshop, students will create a one-of-a-kind handwritten souvenir by writing their name on colored paper or on a name tag. Write your own name in Japanese and take it home with you, along with your memories of Japan. Dotonbori, Nihonbashi, and Kuromon Market are close by, so you can go to those areas before or after the workshop, so you can make the most of your day!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

It will be a 90-120 minute pottery plan where you can experience from molding to painting You can make whatever you like, such as rice bowls, small plates, and chopstick rests.

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

Growing delicious tomatoes by visualizing the environment inside a greenhouse. At Honda Farm, we practice agriculture using ICT with the support of Komatsu City Hall, JA Komatsu City, and local companies. By visualizing temperature, humidity, CO2, and illuminance, we share information not only with our company but also with local producers. In addition, food waste from local schools and nursery schools is used as compost to create soil that will grow strong and healthy crops. Would you like to visit Honda Agricultural Co., Ltd., which conducts recycling-oriented agriculture and smart agriculture in parallel? *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment lasts approximately 70 minutes for each person. *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. The plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! You will lose track of time and relieve stress and body distortion! The treatment takes about 40 minutes per person. *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. The plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This plan allows you to receive a pleasant massage while being rocked by the waves. All you have to do is lie down on the special bed! You will receive a head massage while lying on your back, a back massage while lying face down, and a thorough pelvic and shoulder blade adjustment while lying on your side! Lose track of time all by yourself, and relieve stress and body distortion! *Please consult in advance if you have injured your back or pelvis, are undergoing treatment, are pregnant, or are feeling unwell. This plan starts at 10:00 and ends at 18:00. *Please consult us for details, time, and treatment content. Please consult before 10:00 or after 18:00.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

This bamboo-filled tour allows you to experience the culture of Kyoto bamboo shoots in Oharano, Nishikyo Ward, a famous bamboo shoot production area. A bamboo shoot farmer who manages the bamboo forest will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the bamboo shoots' ecology and culture. You will also have a full harvesting experience using a rare hoe unique to this area, and you will enjoy dishes made with the fresh bamboo shoots you harvested yourself (four dishes that farmers usually eat will be provided. Drinks such as sake will also be provided). While the bamboo shoots are boiling, you will have the opportunity to make bamboo chopsticks (including matcha and sweets) at Shop & Gallery Chikuseien. During your meal, you will use the bamboo chopsticks you made and the bamboo bowls and cups made by the producers just beforehand, and enjoy the scenery in the bamboo forest. The tour will be guided by a team of producers who cultivate the highest quality bamboo shoots with a spirit of inquiry, and an interpreter guide who is rooted in the area and has a deep understanding of the region.

• Pickup Service

• Age 20～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 16:30 / 17:00

We are Tokiwa Co., Ltd.! We were founded as a kimono store, so we can provide authentic Japanese clothing. We have a selection of clothing that will bring out the individuality of the wearer. Taking photos at a registered tangible cultural property is sure to be a great memory. In the evening, you can enjoy a relaxing time with your loved ones while sipping on our original cocktails.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.Continue your winter exploration on Day 2. ＜Matsumoto Castle and City Walk Course＞Walk through the traditional street in Matsumoto, and see one of Japan's most beautiful and well-preserved historic castle.After the tour, you will be dropped off at Nagano Station.Transport cost back to Tokyo or anywhere else is not included.※Minimum number of participants on the day 2: 4pax

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.Continue your winter exploration on Day 2. ＜Snow Monkeys Course＞See Japan's famous hot-spring-bathing snow monkeys in winter.Note: It takes more than 30 minutes to walk from the car park to Jigokudani Yaen-koen. We will provide crampons for your safety.※Minimum number of participants on the day 2: 4pax

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 15:00

You will be able to observe a special ritual called the ``knife ceremony'' at Japan's only shrine dedicated to the god of cooking. Using a knife and chopsticks, you can cook carp, red sea bream, etc. without touching them at all. His movements in accordance with ancient methods and his knife handling are the skills of a master. It is a solemn ceremony that conveys the traditions of Japanese cuisine to this day. In addition, please relax and enjoy the hot springs while enjoying representative Japanese cuisine such as sushi at the nearby Japanese-style inn "Ginrinso Kotobuki".

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 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

This plan includes kimono rental and photo shoot at the studio. We have partnered with Haikara Photo Studio Kawasemi, which is located about a 10-minute walk from the kimono rental store, and have prepared a plan that allows you to take beautiful photos of yourself in a kimono even on rainy days. [Asakusa studio shooting plan] -----------1 hour 50 cuts 30,800 yen tax included (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen tax included) -----------Approx. 100 photos in 1 hour 50 carefully selected shots will be delivered to your email address via data delivery in about a week. Additional cut options: 10 cuts ¥3,300 (tax included) 30 cuts ¥5,500 (tax included) If you are booking for 2 or more people, you can choose "Asakusa Studio Shooting + Women's Kimono Standard" for 1 person and either "Women's Kimono" or "Men's Kimono" ” or “Children’s Kimono” to make a reservation. [Kimono Rental/L Dressing] Kimono Rental VASARA is a kimono rental store with over 20 stores nationwide. Kimono dressing done by a kimono master is popular because it does not deteriorate over time and allows you to maintain a beautiful kimono appearance. We also have a wide variety of lace accessories and original accessories created in our own atelier, and we have a variety of kimono types, as well as obi belts and accessories, so you can enjoy coordinating your outfits. *The price includes the photoshoot fee (30,800 yen including tax *Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays + 5,500 yen including tax) and kimono rental and dressing fee (3,278 yen including tax for female kimono standard). By booking with this plan, you can enjoy kimono rental, dressing, and photography. *If you arrive late for your reservation time, you will not be able to change or extend your shooting time. Thank you for your understanding. *After delivery, we will not accept complaints from an artistic perspective, requests for reshoots, requests for refunds, etc. 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 circumstances. *You cannot nominate a photographer. *We will select the most suitable photo for delivery. Photos cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. *Retouching such as skin processing and small face processing will not be performed.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage site, and enjoy a sencha ceremony where you brew delicious tea yourself in a teapot. In addition, this plan will visit the production areas of two of the three major tea brands in Shizuoka, ``Mountain Tea Kawane Tea'' and ``Fukasteamed Tea Kakegawa Tea'', hear from the producers, and have the opportunity to taste and compare teas. Recommended for those who love tea! ~Procedure of the experience~ 10:00 Gather at Higashiyama Ipuku-dokoro and compare the tastes of Higashiyama tea (approx. 30 minutes) 10:40 Tea plantation Explanation about Chagusaba farming from the farmers (approx. 30 minutes) 11:40 Local cuisine: ``Japanese yam yam soup'' ” Lunch (approx. 40 minutes) 12:30 Tea Miyako Museum Learn about Japanese green tea and teas from other countries (approx. 60 minutes) 14:30 Tea plantation Interact with farmers who produce Kawane tea (approx. 60 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

World Agricultural Heritage Site Learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, learn about tea distribution from a tea shop called a tea merchant, and meet the masters of tea-tasting tea distributed in the market. This is a special experience program to enjoy. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 10:00/13:00 Gather at Tabinosha/Reception 10:15/13:15 Interaction with tea farmers at the tea plantation (during tea season, you can experience tea picking) Approximately 30 minutes 10:55/13 :55 Tour of the processing plant and tea tasting experience at a tea shop Approximately 60 minutes 12:00/15:00 Receive tea bottles and tea bags as souvenirs at Tabinosha, then dismiss.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You can experience the traditional Japanese art of geisha entertainment while enjoying delicious food and drinks at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house built over 260 years ago! ・Directly connected to Kazamatsuri Station, or a 10-minute taxi ride from Odawara Station ・Experience the traditional Japanese culture of geisha entertainment ・Tailor-made kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef ・You can taste local sake and juices from Hakone and Odawara (additional charges apply) ・You can grill sweetfish on the hearth in a 260-year-old traditional Japanese house, and enjoy tea in the tea room. Since the Edo period (1600-1868), geishas have been indispensable at banquets at traditional Japanese restaurants, such as dancing and playing the shamisen to liven up the party. Such restaurants have an image of "no first-time customers" and "price is up to you," so many people who wanted to experience geisha entertainment may have been hesitant to take the plunge. With the aim of protecting the traditional culture of Odawara and Hakone and conveying its charm, a "Traditional Culture Experience Plan" has been created at Kaiseki Oshimizu in Suzuhiro Kamaboko no Sato, where you can experience geisha dancing and geisha play while dining. Hakone Yumoto boasts the second largest geisha culture after Kyoto. Experience the traditional Japanese culture of "geisha" while enjoying Japanese food and sake prepared by the head chef in an old gassho-style house built over 260 years ago.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

☆ Watch Japanese knife making on a 240-inch large screen You can watch powerful videos about Japanese manufacturing, the skills of knife craftsmen, and the passion behind Japanese knives. ☆ Experience using a "sashimi knife" used by professionals You can experience cutting tuna with a sharp Japanese knife that is difficult to use except for chefs. ☆Make your own tuna bowl using the tuna you cut yourself You can also enjoy Japanese sake and miso soup along with the tuna bowl made using professional grade tuna ordered from Toyosu.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's explore various Japanese cultures! This is a 2-hour course where you can learn about and experience Japanese culture using a theme of your choice. You can choose a theme that interests you, such as tea ceremony, kimono, or Japanese music, and learn about it. Please use it for various purposes such as training with friends, family, students, and workplaces.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00 / 21:00

We will hold a sushi making experience event where the skills of authentic craftsmen shine in a comfortable space in Ebisu. At this event, you will learn how to make traditional Japanese sushi under the guidance of an experienced sushi chef. It is possible to participate at a low cost and is a great opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture firsthand. Furthermore, it provides a valuable experience where you can see the craftsmanship up close. For sushi lovers, this event will be a valuable time to learn about traditional Japanese techniques and experience the joy of making delicious sushi with your own hands. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups