Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 80

• Age 6～
• 4～5 hours

Experience the procurement of ingredients at the famous local restaurant, Takigawa in Ishinomaki, and the cooking experience of the traditional Ishinomaki food, Kamameshi. Beginning with a tour of the Ishinomaki market, you will be able to select your favorite ingredients in season while connoisseuring with the master of the restaurant at the local fresh fish counter. You will experience the processing and cooking of the ingredients, and then you will actually eat. The dishes are Ishinomaki's traditional food, such as "Kamameshi", miso soup, steamed tea bowl, and ozuzuke.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:30

Why don't you participate in the old-fashioned New Year's event "Mitsuba light" (Osaito) and experience Yamasato's New Year event? ～ Flow of the On the day ～ ①Snow lantern making 60 minutes ②Dango tree making) 60 fins ③Dinner 90 minutes ④Side 100 minutes ⑤Tamakon 30 minutes ⑥Bath, bedtime ⓻Dissolution after breakfast

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:30

Why don't you spend time relaxing and experiencing the traditional New Year event with locals? ~On the day~ of flow ① rice cake with 60 minutes ② offerings making (your take-away) 60 minutes ③ dinner 90 minutes ④ game or bathing 100 minutes ⑤ Year over buckwheat 30 minutes ⑥ New Year's visit to a Shinto shrine 30 minutes ⓻ breakfast after the dissolution 90 minutes

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of ​​Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow igloo with Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Snow igloos are a seasonal feature of winter in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held every year on February 15th and 16th as a New Year's event to worship the water god, with a history of about 450 years. It is famous for the construction of about 80 snow igloos, each about 3 meters tall, throughout the city. In addition, about 2,000 "mini snow igloos" are made by local people and children every year at the venues of Yokote Minami Elementary School and Hebi no Sakigawahara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make an original mini snow igloo, one of a kind in the world, using the snow of Yokote, the home of snow igloos and a heavy snowfall area. After making the mini snow igloo, take a break with a hot drink. Candles will be lit in the mini snow igloo you made in the evening. Participants will also receive candles and Yokote sweets as gifts!

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[Monday, May 26th]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively, and we will also provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:45

This is a trial course at Mountain Support Yamaya for those who want to start climbing mountains this year. In the climbing class for beginners, we will teach each customer various things related to mountain climbing such as how to climb and descend without getting tired, how to walk without slipping, how to use and choose equipment such as poles, etc. Beginners and veterans who want to learn from the basics are welcome to join this course. ~Experience flow~ Kokusai Kaikan Station (meet around 7:45) = Use car or bus = Convenience store = Shugakuin, Micazaka, Hiei Mountain Cable Car, Daihiei, Enryakuji, Piston, Shugakuin or Kitashirakawa, Parking lot = Kokusai Kaikan Station (expected return time 5-6pm) Approximately 5 and a half hours of walking *Depending on the time, you may also go down the cable car to Yase, Kyoto on the way back.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 50
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 11:30

Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, is one of the snowiest areas in the world. This tour will take you to see and experience the traditional event "Muko-nage and Suminuri," also known as the "Strange Festival of Echigo," held on Little New Year in the snow-covered Matsunoyama region. On December 5, 2024, Japan's "traditional sake brewing" was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO! Niigata Prefecture has the most sake breweries in Japan, and alcohol is an inseparable and deep connection to the city. This time, you can visit Tsunan Brewery, sample sake, and shop! It's cold, but your body and mind will be warmed by this tour, where you can enjoy Tokamachi in winter!

• 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)

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Professional cyclists will lead the way and support safe and fun cycling. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills while receiving advice from professionals. Course setting adopted for "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024": You can participate at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery and tourist spots.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

This is a bicycle tour that takes you around the historical and cultural sites of Okagaki-machi while admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki-machi. The tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a foreign language speaking guide. After the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki-machi and refuel while enjoying the local cuisine.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

While riding your bike and admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki Town, you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits that Okagaki Town is proud of and making sweets using those fruits. This tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a guide who can speak a foreign language. After completing the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki Town and refuel while enjoying the local flavors.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30

This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.

• For Rainy Days
• 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".

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• 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 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

・"Meal for Shinto and People" At the "Gonden" hall of Tanzan Shrine, we will eat a kaiseki bento box made from the "goshinsen" of the shrine's prayers.・Official worship will be held at the main hall of the shrine.・Enjoy the light-up reserved for participants.・We plan to provide a guide in English. ``Shinto-jin kyoshoku'' is a remnant of the past, now known as ``Osechi ryori'' for New Year holidays. It is a Shinto ritual that has been held at shrines for a thousand years, and there is a legend that by eating food with the gods, you will receive divine power.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Wearing a kimono, you will visit places such as Aoba Castle Ruins, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, and Zuihoden, all of which are associated with Date culture. ① Dress up beautifully by wearing a kimono at a rental kimono shop. ② Meet with a professional photographer at the shooting location. Aoba Castle Ruins, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, Zuihoden, etc., use the circular sightseeing bus Loople. ③ Shooting by a professional photographer. We are also particular about props such as Japanese umbrellas. ④ After shooting, deliver the data online on the spot. In these days, when Instagrammable is important, you can choose the ultimate photo from your travels♪ As for the shooting locations, we chose Aoba Castle Ruins and Osaki, which are places related to Date culture and are suitable for Japanese clothing. Hachimangu, Zuihoden, etc.

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 10:00

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Don't forget 3.11 Connect to learning for the future ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Former Nobiru Elementary School, which was damaged in the Great East Japan Earthquake and closed its curtains, was reborn as “KIBOTCHA”, a disaster prevention experience accommodation facility, and a place to create the future of “disaster prevention” with childrenーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー◆◆◆Supervised by the Self-Defense Forces OB! A full-fledged disaster prevention camp where you can learn while playing! ◆◆◆--------------->> Schedule example Facility guidance, lunch Disaster prevention education (practical skills) Making a disaster prevention map Training in Otakamori BBQ & campfire Accommodation ◇ Next day From the occurrence of the earthquake, tsunami evacuation instructions are transmitted, evacuation experience, evacuation center: Osatoyama Breakfast Fishing experience, uninhabited island experience, etc. Disaster prevention education , Cooking rice and eating by experiencing fire-making and water purification.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Arrange flowers in Yasokichi's vase, eat from Yasokichi's vase, and let the story bloom. Until now, many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Yasokichi Tokuda, and many master craftsmen of yesteryear have also trained at this kiln. Mr. Yasokichi Tokuda, the 4th generation owner of Kutani ware. Together with Yasokichi 4th, who continues to create pottery energetically, he says, "We are born from the earth and return to the earth. We use earth, our mother earth, as a material, and then return to the earth." , By arranging flowers in Yasokichi's works and actually using them as vessels, it is a program where you can enjoy Kutani ware not only by watching but also by fully using your five senses. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

A pottery experience you'd like to try once... Why don't you experience the world of pottery a little deeper this time? Firing in a kiln is the process of firing a piece in a kiln after it has been molded and dried! ! The kiln firing will be done twice in total (unglazed and main fired), but this time we will have the unglazed experience. Would you like to take this opportunity to have an experience that you can't do anywhere else? Participation in the kiln firing alone can also be applied as an option for the regular plan (painting, electric potter's wheel, hand forming)! *The work you made on the day will need to be dried, so your work will not be fired in the kiln.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:45

You can enjoy a fashionable Urasenke style matcha experience in the lounge of NISHIYAMA RYOKAN in the center of Kyoto. A luxurious plan where you can enjoy and enjoy delicious matcha and drink it wonderfully ♪ Would you like to fully enjoy Kyoto matcha? You can experience up to 8 adults or up to 4 pairs of parents and children in one experience. The host will give a polite lecture, so even first-timers are welcome! [For each group] One booklet of "First Tea Ceremony Experience" will be presented as a souvenir ♪

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• Age 10～Age 18
• 1 Day or more
• 09:00

Summer camp details (others) Recruitment target age: 10 to 18 years old (5th grade and above) * Gender does not matter (room allocation is gender-separated) Participation conditions: I like sports. A person who can cherish his teammates. Experience with basketball is not required. (Levels available) Number of applicants: Approximately 20 / Camp (4-5 students accompanied by 1 adult) Camp Venue: Lake Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture

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• Age 25～Age 50
• 1 Day or more

Schedule Day 1 January 12 (Wednesday) 9:00 Hamamatsu Station Local meeting Move to workspace with staff Morning Experience tour outline explanation Hamamatsu trial office or Coworking space experience at Dexi itaya * Hamamatsu trial Dexi itaya is not available to those who have experienced working in the office. Afternoon Tea Kabuki Experience (Hand Tea) Evening Work time at the hotel <Kanzanji Sago Royal Hotel Night> (Meal: Lunch / Evening) Day 2 January 13 (Thursday) AM JA Mikkabi New Citrus Selection Afternoon visit to KOYA / Mikkabi Seto Port workspace, boarding the Hamanako pleasure boat Evening, each person's work time at the hotel Pasona Co., Ltd. JOB HUB Seminar by Ryo Kato "Possibilities of Hamamatsu Work" <Kanzanji Overnight at Sago Royal Hotel> (Meals: Morning, Noon, Evening) Day 3 January 14 (Friday) Morning Atagoya, Tenryu Trial Office Visit Afternoon Tenryu Hamanako Railway Turntable / Railway History Museum Tour Experience Evening Hamamatsu Station Dissolution after arrival (meal: morning / noon) * The above schedule is subject to change without notice. * 1: Only the price equivalent to the round-trip Shinkansen, Tokyo-Hamamatsu section. You will be responsible for the transportation costs from your home to Tokyo Station.

• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

"Japanese culture experience & nature experience" where you can fully enjoy the private Kayabuki old folk house in the Yamato plateau of the ancient city of Nara A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to the old folk house

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

It is a "day trip glamping experience" where you can fully enjoy the private thatched roof house in the Yamato Kogen of the ancient city of Nara. A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to an old folk house and the hearth pot. Sit on the porch, lengthen the seasonal trees, listen to the birdsong and have a great time smiling with your loved ones.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

<Agricultural experience content> You can experience the process of growing vegetables in a series of three sessions. In the first session, you will plant seedlings. In the second session, you will manage tomatoes and rake leaves, and in the third session, you will experience the actual harvest. Of course, you can participate only once, but we recommend participating consecutively so that you can see the growth. Let's also hear about how to grow tomatoes and trivia! *The work may change depending on the condition of the crops. <Great points> ☆ Delicious tomatoes or tomato products are included as souvenirs ☆ You can learn about the growth of vegetables! ☆ Recommended for those who live in the Nishitokyo area! ☆ The strongest microtourism, try an agricultural experience that you can't experience in everyday life! ☆Family, friends, and solo participants are all welcome.<Dates>1st: 12/04 (Sat) 10:00-12:002nd: 01/08 (Sat) 10:00-12:003rd: 02/26 (Sat) 10:00-12:00 *Changed from 2/19 (Sat)*Dates and times may be changed due to crop conditions. *Special options will be available for the final 3rd session★・Empty-handed BBQ plan (local vegetables and Tomato cuisine) at an old folk house hearth ・Accommodation plan at Iwakura Onsen "Tamataya"<Number of people>Applications are limited to a maximum of 10 people for each date. *Age restrictions: Elementary school age and above. <Facility overview>・Restrooms・Luggage storage・Parking space*There are no changing rooms, showers, or lockers.*Please keep your valuables with you.*The event will be held rain or shine as work will be done inside a greenhouse. [Inquiries] Corporate Sales Division Incentive & Conference Division Tabisuru Yasai Secretariat

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

It is a "day trip glamping experience" where you can fully enjoy the private thatched roof house in the Yamato Kogen of the ancient city of Nara. A luxurious experience where you can reset your mind and body while enjoying the activities unique to an old folk house and the charcoal grilling of a shichirin. Sit on the porch, lengthen the seasonal trees, listen to the birds singing and have a great time smiling with your loved ones.

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• For Groups