Tokyo Reservation for Hobby / Cultural experience | Activity Japan Page 14

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Please use it at home! Experience making cocoons for glue winding using traditional methods! Tanaka made Sudaresho Meiji first Year followed from long-established "Edo blind". Products made by craftsmen are highly evaluated in various fields due to the high technology cultivated in tradition and the design that matches the modern life. Nowadays, it is often used as a place mat, used as an interior in a tapestry style, or as a color of life. We will help you with a little fashionable and original usage.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Under the guidance of craftsmen who inherit the traditional manufacturing method, you will experience making bamboo placemats. Tanaka made Sudaresho Meiji first Year followed from long-established "Edo blind". The products made by the craftsmen have received high praise in various fields due to the high technology cultivated in tradition and the design that matches modern life. These days, it is often used as a placemat, as a tapestry style interior, or as a color of life. We will help you with a slightly stylish original usage.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 14:20

You can experience making traditional Japanese food "onigiri" in Ariake, Tokyo. While the rice is cooking, prepare the onigiri ingredients: shrimp tempura, grilled salmon, pickled plum, tuna, and edamame. After boiling and sterilizing the onigiri mold and spatula, make the onigiri. You will make five onigiri while being shown the key points of how to make them. You can enjoy two of the finished onigiri on the spot while looking at the view of Tokyo Bay. You can take the rest home. You can take the tools you used, such as the mold and spatula, home as a souvenir! 10% of the fee we received this time will be donated to organizations such as the Red Cross. You can learn about Japanese soul food in a fun and delicious way, and make a donation in hopes of world peace. This is a special workshop that only Seiko, a designer and onigiri evangelist who is active worldwide, can offer. ~Dietary therapy~: Cure mental and physical disorders with food. It is a phrase that has been said in Japan since ancient times for maintaining health. ~Experience Flow~10:10 MeetMeet in front of the main entrance of Brillia Mare Ariake. 10:10 Wash your hands and prepareWe will explain the flow of the experience and prepare your hands. 10:10 Prepare ingredients such as shrimp tempura musubi10:30 Make rice balls. Use an onigiri mold to make five rice balls. 11:20 Tasting TimePlease try the finished rice balls while looking at the view. 14:10 MeetMeet in front of the main entrance of Brillia Mare Ariake. 14:10 Wash your hands and prepareWe will explain the flow of the experience and prepare your hands. 14:10 Prepare ingredients such as shrimp tempura musubi14:30 Make rice balls. Use an onigiri mold to make five rice balls. 15:20 Tasting TimePlease try the finished rice balls while looking at the view.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Why not try the moving experience of playing anime songs and world-famous hit songs on the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto? Don't worry if you're a beginner. Professional koto players will teach you kindly and carefully, so even if you have no musical experience, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. First, you will learn the basics of how to play the koto. You can enjoy the beautiful sound of the koto while learning the feel of plucking the strings and how to move your fingers. Then, get the sheet music of an anime song or a hit song and try playing your favorite song. The sound of the koto will give the song a new charm and make it an impressive performance. Once you've completed your performance, record a video and show off your performance to your friends and family. Everyone will be moved by the beautiful sound of the koto. Your first koto experience is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of music and traditional Japanese culture. Why not explore a new world of music while experiencing the joy of playing anime songs and hit songs on the koto?

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon + mini tempura *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

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• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:30

3 minutes walk from JR Omori Station, Tokyo①A calligraphy experience class will be held in the grounds of Omori Sanno Hie Shrine. In an ancient Japanese-style room, you can write kanji and kana using real brushes, Japanese paper, ink, and inkstones. All tools will be provided here, so please come empty-handed. You can take home the work you have written (if you wish, we will provide a frame and a seal). The instructor is a Bunka Calligraphy Higher Master and also teaches at several calligraphy classes in Tokyo. ②On the second floor of the same building, we hold lessons for the Iwama-ryu Aikido class, and if the time is right, you can also observe and experience it. In addition to physical techniques, there are also weapon techniques (using swords, canes, and daggers). ③In addition, simple tea utensils will be provided upon request, so you can experience the tea ceremony by making your own matcha. ④Nearby is Omori Shell Mound Park, where you can take a stroll and feel the Jomon period. Since it is not a famous Japanese landmark, you can quietly experience Japanese culture in a hidden sacred place that only those in the know know about. Valuable photo opportunities and videos are sure to become fond memories of your trip. *Experiences and messaging will be available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 13～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Learn more about kimono in this exclusive experienceMy service is for anyone who wants to know more about kimono and how to wear an authentic one by themselves. Have a wonderful time experiencing this in the country side west of downtown Tokyo, in Hino City. This is a class held at a home in Hino City, a suburb of Tokyo, where you don't just get dressed in a kimono, but you try putting it on yourself. There is a lot to learn by actually doing it while listening to a simple explanation of kimono, such as what is used and in what order to wear it. Everything you need is provided. Please come and experience it. ～Flow of the experience～9:50 Meeting10:00 Arrive at the venue. Explain the flow of the day. (Short break)10:20 Choosing a kimonochoose what they want to wear on the day of the event from the kimonos prepared in advance.10:30 lesson start12:00 End of lesson After the lesson, after taking pictures of each person and spending time with them, we took a short break and dismissed when all the mini-courses (optional) on how to use furoshiki were over.

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• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

In Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we provide a service for foreign tourists visiting Japan, where they can cook and eat Japanese home-cooked meals together and experience Japanese culture. Why not cook with our friendly staff and get a taste of Japanese home cooking that you can't get at a restaurant? After your meal, we also offer Japanese matcha tea and tea sweets. You can learn about the origins of Japanese cuisine, and you can take home the recipes you cooked that day. After eating, please try your hand at wearing a yukata.

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• For Family

• Age 18～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A professional photographer will take pictures of your natural expressions during the experience! Make rice balls with rice cooked in a kamado and wear a simple and cute kimono and apron, and travel back in time to the Taisho era♪ [Limited to one group per day between 10:00-15:00] ¥26,400 (tax included)/person *Minimum 2 people - maximum 3 people [Time required] 2.5-3 hours (varies slightly depending on the number of people) [Included] ・Kamado rice cooking experience & tasting ・Photography by a professional photographer ・Rental and dressing in one kimono of your choice (Kimonos are available for both men and women/We recommend non-wired underwear, but Japanese underwear is also available in the studio) ・Hair and makeup ・Ingredients and dishes for the photo shoot (rice balls, pickles, etc.) [Notes on New Japanese Hair Arrangement and Dressing] *There is a questionnaire at the time of reservation, so please be sure to fill it out. ・Depending on the condition of your hair on the day, such as hair type, length, and volume, we may not be able to do the new Japanese hairstyle. In that case, we will suggest a different hairstyle or refund the full hair and makeup fee. ・Depending on your height and body type, the kimonos provided at our studio may not fit you. We will do our best to prepare the best possible photoshoot based on the questionnaire you filled out in advance, but we ask for your understanding in the above cases.

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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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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:30

Japanese dance experience for foreign visitors to Japan Let's dance Japanese dance wearing a yukata! Japanese dance became a national intangible cultural asset in July 2023. Wearing a yukata, you will learn how to stand and sit, how to bow, how to use a fan, and dance to the famous Japanese song Sakura Sakura. Take a commemorative photo at the end of the experience! Touch the hearts of the Japanese people through Japanese dance♪ We will lend you a set of yukatas, so you can participate empty-handed. Held in Tokyo (location will be announced later)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

Yanesen is an abbreviation for Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are downtown areas of Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere remains as it is! You can fully feel the atmosphere of Japan just by walking around the area where old folk houses and temples and shrines remain. Let's take a walk while feeling Japanese culture and good old Tokyo, or relax at a teahouse (cafe)♪

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• For Family

• 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 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Learn how to greet, walk, and behave from the head of the Shinkawa School of Japanese dance. Shinkawa School has a wide variety of dances, from classical Japanese dance to Kabuki dance and Bon Odori. Headmaster Shinkawa Ogio will provide careful instruction so that everyone from children and students to the elderly can enjoy the experience. Yukata rentals are available, so please change into one first. We will teach you how to tie an obi and how to wear a beautiful yukata. If you come to the store in Japanese clothing, you can participate in the event in your favorite clothes. We also have yukatas for men and children, so families are welcome to participate! We will practice the ancient Japanese popular song "Sakura Sakura" in the Shinkawa School style. After practice, all participants will dance through the whole song at the end. Enjoy dancing Japanese dance with your heart and discover a new you!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are currently not accepting reservations. Would you like to try dancing the beautiful and mysterious shrine maiden dance? Shrine maiden dance is passed down from generation to generation by shrine maidens at shrines. Shrine maiden dance is often performed at Shinto rituals and Shinto ceremonies, so many people may have never seen it. Originally, it was said that the gods would descend to the shrine maiden who was dancing the shrine maiden dance and give her divine guidance. In other words, by dancing the shrine maiden dance, you can become one with the gods and nature. Shrine maiden dance is filled with the "feeling of respect for the gods" and "beautiful manners" that have been cherished by ancient Japanese people. For both Japanese and foreigners, this will be an opportunity to experience Japan's beautiful culture and learn about the spirituality that Japanese people have cherished. "Why do people find shrine maiden dance beautiful?" We will also look into the secret of its beauty. In this experience, a former professional shrine maiden instructor will carefully teach you the basics of shrine maiden dance. First, after changing into a shrine maiden costume, you will watch the instructor's shrine maiden dance performance. Learn about the origins and history of shrine maiden dance, and try dancing to the solemn tunes of Kagura. This experience at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This experience is also offered to American military personnel at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. [Important] This experience is a request reservation. Please let us know your preferred date and time. If the venue is arranged by our company, it will be held after the venue is secured. Please contact us early to secure the venue. Please contact us for the implementation date and implementation time (start to end). This plan is implemented for various groups (employee trips, inbound groups, international exchange, etc.). Swordsmanship consists of "Iai", "Gekken", and "Trying out", and you can experience it in one stop with this plan. We also hold trial cutting demonstrations and lectures on swords. As a result, we have done 30 to 60 people, and we will respond to consultation regarding the number of people, the date and time of implementation, and the implementation location. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering / greeting 10 minutes ② Model demonstration 10 minutes ③ Lecture on swords 30 minutes ④ Iai experience 30 minutes ⑤ Sword fighting 30 minutes ⑥ Trial cutting experience 30 minutes

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00

Why don't you experience the art of flower arrangement in Omotesando at the fashionable flower salon in Omotesando? This salon is the first salon in Japan where you can learn flower arrangements of multiple schools. Until now, the flower arrangement industry could only be learned from one school and one teacher, but this salon has abolished these industry conventions and opened in April 2021 as a place where anyone can easily experience flower arrangement. did. Currently, there are nine schools of flower arrangement, most of whom are the heads of flower arrangement, the successors of each school. There is no place other than our salon as a place to experience flower arrangement for the first time. We provide an opportunity to interact with nature in the city center even when it is difficult to travel outside the city. Please enjoy the luxurious time to refresh your mind. *** Details of flower arrangement experience *** "Feel the flowers as you please. ～ Easy flower arrangement lesson ～ ”For those who want to start flower arrangement but are worried that the threshold will be a little high. You can learn the basics while having fun, such as how to handle and select flowers, and the combination of colors and flower materials. Have a relaxing time to get in touch with the flowers of the four seasons and open your mind. You can relax your shoulders and touch the flowers to experience the fun of flower arrangement. Learn the basic flower patterns that can be made with a small amount of flower material.

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Marine Kids is a private houseboat for small groups only. Please make a reservation for 10 or more people. 13,500 yen per person (including food and all-you-can-drink) If you are using it for 10 people or less, it will cost (135,000 yen per boat) How about experiencing Japanese food and a Tokyo banquet on a houseboat? We recommend Tokyo's Keihin Canal, the longest canal in Tokyo at 7.5 kilometers, where you can enjoy the waterways of Tokyo Port, a canal city boat trip, warehouse district, container wharf, and orange lights. You can see the Metropolitan Expressway and monorail from the boat, so both adults and children can enjoy a private houseboat. The sunken kotatsu style tatami room is a relaxing space.

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• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

In Japan, we eat sushi rolls on special occasions such as celebrations and festivals. They look beautiful and are well-balanced in nutrition, making them one of the Japanese hospitality dishes. Let's make these traditional sushi rolls together! You can also learn recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi. We will also give lectures in English, so don't worry if you are not confident in your Japanese. Once you get the hang of how to roll them, it's very easy! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy them. We look forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato. The location will be announced after your reservation. Menu: How to make dashi stock, sushi rolls, chawanmushi, miso soup, dessert (white sesame pudding) Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes Schedule: 11:00-13:00 Cooking class 13:00-13:30 Tasting time

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

This is a hands-on class for foreign visitors to Japan to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy. Located in Jimbocho, the town of second-hand books, this calligraphy class is supported by leading instructors who will help you have a memorable experience of Japanese culture, calligraphy. We will assign kanji to your name and prepare a sample in advance. First, while grinding the ink, the instructor will explain the calligraphy tools, how to sit, how to hold and use the brush, etc. You will be carefully taught how to write the kanji for your name, your favorite characters, or the words you want to write, and at the end, you will finish it into a colored paper or fan to take home as a souvenir. All tools will be provided. Please feel free to join us empty-handed.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

This is a sushi-making experience class for foreign visitors to Japan.Depending on the number of people, the class will take place at the instructor's home near Todoroki Station or in a kitchen space in Tokyo. We will give a wide variety of lectures on everything from Edomae sushi to roll sushi, which is popular overseas.We are sincerely responding to all customer requests, such as vegetarian menus, Muslim-friendly menus, and even lessons on preparing to open a restaurant overseas.We will also give you tips for sightseeing in Tokyo.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

If you are interested in art and Japanese pop culture (anime and manga), you will enjoy small group manga drawing classes taught by professional manga artists. You will learn from instructors who are professional assistants of HUNTER × HUNTER and active manga artists. Whether you draw regularly or are a complete beginner, your instructor will explain the process step by step and teach you new skills. Experience the traditional analog manga technique that has been around for 100 years. Draw your own original manga!

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan!If you have chance to come to Tokyo, not only enjoying sightseeing, but we recommend you try one of Japanese traditional artistic activities.Join us making delicious and beautiful "Wagashi", traditional Japanese sweets.Different from workshop at a room in an apartment, you can experience real genuine one at a small, quaint, local, real Mochi shop in Shinjuku, led by a Japanese Wagashi artisan.For this reason, many national and international celebrities have also become our customers.You will be making some pieces of seasonally inspired "Nerikiri", a kind of Wagashi made of sweet white bean paste and MOCHI.First, watch closely and learn while we demonstrate how to make Wagashi, then it's your turn to try your hand at Wagashi making. Delicately form the colored dough into various shapes by hand and carefully add lines with tools to perfectly portray "the seasonal beauty of Japan".Even if you have little experience in creative activities or cooking, we will carefully guide you through the process.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Experience traditional ceremonies and meals at Kanda Myojin, which has a 1,300-year history as the guardian deity of Tokyo. The current building was rebuilt in 1934, and you can enter the precious building designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and experience a ritual performed by Shinto priests and shrine maidens called Shoden Sanhai. After the ceremony, it is time for a meal called Naorai. This meal is also included in the traditional ceremony, and you can have a delicious meal while having a valuable experience.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to make your own Kimekomi work? We will prepare the bare wood in a carved state in advance, so you can make your own product just by choosing your favorite cloth and applying the wood grain. Experience the "Paulownia Kimekomi Zaiku" that can only be experienced at Hakocho. We will prepare a box that has already undergone the "carving" process, so you can freely choose the fabric yourself, and then "color" and "kimekomi".

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 101
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:00

How about an online pottery experience from your home? After making a reservation, you will receive the pottery soil and production kit. When it's time to experience, you can make plates while interacting with the instructor online. 3 advantages of online experience at home ① You can make it in a relaxed space! (2) You can make it while considering the required size, balance with other tableware, shelf size, etc. ③ Above all, it's easy! You can make it without having to go to the classroom. We will deliver the ceramic art set by the experience date, so please make a reservation at least 2 weeks before the desired date. In the event of any trouble (delay such as non-delivery of luggage), we will flexibly respond to changes in time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

~ Hotel Pick-up - Outer Tsukiji Market Sushi Lunch Tour~ ■ Let ninja accompany you from your hotel to Tsukiji market! Enjoy sushi lunch in Tsukiji area, a famous tourist spot in Tokyo! Our ninja attendant will pick you up from your hotel. You will also wear ninja costumes and walk towards Tsukiji like a movie star. Explore Tsukiji area, enjoy shopping, and finally, taste sushi lunch! Departure from hotels in central Tokyo ⇒ Get dressed in ninja costumes ⇒ Walking around Tsukiji · Shopping ⇒ Sushi lunch　　 ～Tour prices～ 　・3 hours～ 5,000 yen per person (maximum 8 people) ・6 hours～ 8,000 yen per person (maximum 8 people)

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• For Family

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours

Just 10 minutes away by Tama City Monorail! Visit Hino, a city of Shinsengumi (historical military force) and see the Takahatafudouson Temple's intangible cultural assets. Though most of the temple treasures were burned down during the great fire in 1779, the Takahatafudouson still has over 2 million valuable culture items including statues of Fudosanzon, Dainichinyorai , Kangiten, Bodhisattva and other ancient Buddhas.​ ​

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours

In the Japanese garden there is a sukiya-style tea house 'Kanputei' where you can enjoy Japanese green tea with traditional sweets. There is also a pond and traditional buildings within this park. Across the park there are many photo spots!

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