Koushinetsu in Hobby / Cultural experience Page 3

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

初心者の方からベテランの方まで幅広く大歓迎！ 少人数の焼き物作り体験ができます。 当プランでは、手のひらサイズのかわいいペットを作っていただきます。 作ることの楽しさをぜひ体感してください！ 焼き上がり後は、作品を取りに来て頂くか、発送させて頂きます(運送費別途)。 座敷わらしのいる郷の工房の店内では、焼き物暦は約30年の店主の作品をはじめとして、窯仲間の作品を展示販売しています。 あまりよそにはないようなものが多くあります。 小布施の隣の中野市東山に、薪の窯（穴窯）を有していて,　年に2回（6月・12月）に焚きます。 窯を焚いている間は、自由に見学ができます。

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00

In Matsumoto, a town where rich nature and tradition combine, you can experience three traditional Japanese cultures at once: kimono, rickshaw, and shamisen. [Kimono selection/dressing/hair set] Please choose your favorite kimono at "Hanakomichi" in front of Matsumoto Castle. We can also assist you in coordinating items according to the season and the customer. Dressed in traditional Japanese costumes and having your hair styled by a stylist, you will be able to feel the Japanese etiquette through your attire. Now the nostalgic experience begins. [Round around Matsumoto Castle and the castle town by rickshaw] A rickshaw will pick you up at "Hanakomichi". Enjoy the atmosphere of a castle town while listening to the history of Matsumoto Castle and town from the hawker. Along the way, we will talk about recommended shops and information that may not be found in guidebooks, tailored to your interests. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" in Nakamachi. The view from the rickshaw is higher than usual. It will be an elegant moment. [Learn about the shamisen from a musician and watch a live performance] At the end of the experience, go to the shamisen shop "Kikuoka Matsuno" and enjoy a shamisen performance experience under the guidance of a musician and a live performance just for customers. The sound of the shamisen that you hear live is truly the traditional sound of Japan. Experience the unique aesthetic sense and sensibility of the Japanese through the shamisen, which has been loved for a long time in Japan. The sound of the shamisen echoing through Matsumoto, a town where tradition and nature blend together, will surely make your trip an unforgettable memory.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 85
• 5～6 hours

You can rent a kimono for up to 5 hours, so you can enjoy the area around Lake Kawaguchi without worrying about time! Choose your favorite kimono from the many available. You can also enjoy taking photos in the Japanese-style room and with photo panels of Mt. Fuji.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for a special period on the Katakai Fireworks Festival on September 9th and 10th. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 1～Age 85
• Within 1 hour

The entire experience takes 15 to 30 minutes, so it's perfect for when you have a bit of free time! Enjoy a casual kimono experience. Please enjoy taking photos inside the building. You can also take photos at the photo panels of Mt. Fuji or in the Japanese-style room.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:40

~Enjoy the original scenery of Japan! Guided tour of the world heritage site "Oshino Hakkai" -Oshino Hakkai, where "Lake Oshino" existed long ago, has undergone many eruptions of Mt. After a long period of excavation and drainage, Lake Oshino dried up. However, some spring-fed ponds, whose water sources are underground water from Mt. Fuji, remained. The representative spring pond is the current "Oshino Hakkai". Oshino Hakkai, where the snowmelt water from Mt.Fuji has been filtered for decades in underground lava, and the clear water continues to flow. Beautiful and mystical, the reflection of Mt.Fuji on the surface of the water, colored by the changing seasons, and the harmony of human activities, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, will give visitors a sense of the original appearance of water and the people who should be preserved in the future. It reflects our business. It is a tour that goes around Oshino Hakkai, which can be said to be the original scenery of Japan, with a guide. [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:40

Guided tour around scenic spots where you can see "Mt. Fuji and five-storied pagoda" introduced all over the world! Mt.Fuji, a landscape in the hearts of Japanese people, is one of the most attractive sightseeing spots not only for Japanese people but also for foreigners. Among them, you can enjoy a city walking tour around Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, where you can see the superb view of "Mt. Fuji and a five-storied pagoda" that has been introduced all over the world! Take the local local line "Fujikyuko Line" to the nearest station to the scenic spot and spend a relaxing time♪ It is a day tour around Fuji-san. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

Shiozawa tsumugi kimonos were created by applying the techniques of Hon Shiozawa, which has a delicate grain and smooth texture and is designated as a traditional Japanese craft, and Echigo Jofu, which is designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's an experience where you can actually wear it, rather than just looking at it. Wearing a kimono, you can stroll along Makino-dori Street, where the streets of Shiozawa-juku on the Mikuni Kaido remain. <Please contact us> - If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, we can provide an interpreter (for a fee).・Original plans such as lunch included are also available.

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Rent a traditional house with an irori hearth, Toro - a house that spins history - and enjoy the local tastes of autumn with the experience of making your own gohei mochi. This plan includes a robatayaki food set using the irori hearth. Our staff will prepare the fire in the hearth and the ingredients. All you have to do is light the fire in the hearth and enjoy it at your own convenience. Enjoy a casual and gourmet trip to Shinshu. [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Pickled Nozawana Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Clean spring water flows from the Southern Alps, and delicious rice is cultivated. Let's use this locally grown rice to make local dishes of this area together^^ Miso, which is essential for gohei mochi, is also locally grown! We will make several types of miso to suit your preferences, such as sweet miso, walnut miso, and sansho miso, and use them in gohei mochi. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the precious experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! ~Experience timetable~ ◆ Arrival We serve Takato Houjicha, a traditional tea from Ina. Take your time drinking tea and exploring the traditional Japanese house! ◆ Let's cook rice in a clay pot! Let's start cooking right away, first cook rice in a clay pot♪ ◆ Let's make miso sauce! Secret miso sauce ^^ You'll find yourself tasting it ^^;;; ◆ Let's make dumplings! Stick them together with your hands! It's the old-fashioned way of making them, and children will definitely have fun! ◆Meals Light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the locally grown autumn flavors and the gohei mochi you just made.---------------- [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set We cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day you arrive, so they are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the above plan, we will only accept reservations and will provide them if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only provide ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Old folk house Toro - a house that spins history - is available for exclusive use! This is a food set plan where you can light a fire in the hearth and enjoy locally produced ingredients. It can be used for both lunch and dinner. The staff will light the hearth and prepare the ingredients. You can light the ingredients yourself and enjoy it freely. ◆Example of food set◆ [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Nozawana pickles [From September 26th, we will serve new rice] Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Our proud Matsutake rice is made with delicious local rice made with clean spring water from the Southern Alps. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the rare experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set As we cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day of your visit, matsutake mushrooms are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the plan above, please make a reservation only, and they will be provided only if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only serve ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Experience a charcoal grill inside a kamakura! You can eat freshly grilled rice cakes. At night, the candle-lit kamakura is a fantastic sight. *Fireworks and sake tasting are available as options. *You can grill the anbo (rice cake) from the anbo experience on a charcoal grill and eat it. Our staff will be able to speak simple English and use a translator. If you are unsure, we can provide an interpreter (for a fee), so please contact us.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Hakuba athletes will provide tourist information by rickshaw. We will also take pictures that will surely look great on Instagram against the backdrop of the magnificent mountains of the Northern Alps. Recommended for families and couples with children. Make friends with local athletes and tell them about hidden spots that only locals can do! Athletes' rickshaws with inexhaustible physical strength are stable and secure! A non-carbon mobility rickshaw that is friendly to Hakuba's natural environment! The seaweed is also the best! Please enjoy the new form of sightseeing in Hakuba!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try Shinshu soba, the taste of Shinshu? Start by mixing the powder and water, knead, stretch and cut. Explanations in an easy-to-understand manner even for the first time. We take turns for several people to mix the powder and water, but from the kneading stage you can experience each one. Time required about 90 minutes. You can experience from 2 people to 250 people (up to 300 people) at the same time. (Apron, tools, etc. Number of participants you Yes prepared in minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Using an electric potter's wheel to spinning, it is a ceramic art experience plan a full-fledged work can make. Features of electric potter's wheel is, to become a homogeneous beautiful bowl of thickness. It will be clean finish, such as the first time, but a professional potter. A little difficulty than hand beauty batter goes up, but okay because instructors teach how to use and tips!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a pottery experience plan for beginners who molds clay freely by hand. Things that can be made with 1 kg of a little extra clay are coffee cups, teacups, large bowls, deep vases, dishes, etc. Infinity. A professional potter will teach you kindly, so it's safe for all newcomers. In the workshop surrounded by nature, let's complete your own original work while confirming the feel of the soil!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

A tour overlooking the scenic spot "Tenku Torii", which is rapidly gaining popularity on SNS! "Tenku Torii", a scenic spot that is rapidly gaining popularity on SNS such as Instagram, is the best "shine" spot where you can see Mt. Fuji behind the vermilion torii! You can enjoy a spectacular view ♪ In addition to the torii gate in the sky, we will also guide you to the scenic spot "Haha no Shirataki" ♪ Haha no Shirataki, which shows the expressions of the four seasons, is famous as a hidden spot in Lake Kawaguchi! Visit Kawaguchi Asama Shrine at the foot of the mountain! Enjoy the dignified atmosphere of Sengen Shrine, which has the oldest history in the Fuji Five Lakes area, with a guide living in Yamanashi. It is a day tour around Fuji-san. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:40

～Guided tour around Lake Kawaguchi overlooking Mt. ~ Mr. Itchiku Kubota, who was fascinated by "Tsujigahana dyeing" in the Muromachi period and tried to revive it in modern times, developed his own Tsujigahana "Itchiku Tsujigahana". This is a guided tour where you can deeply feel the culture of traditional Japanese dyeing and kimono, and enjoy the beauty of them up close. [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:20

Guided tour around the mysterious cave "Funatsu womb tree shape" woven by nature! "The shape of a tree in the womb is a cave in which the remains of a burned tree trunk remain as a hollow after taking in a tree when lava flows down. The shape of the interior resembles a human rib." It was called "Otainai" and became an object of worship, and a religious act called "Tainai Meguri" came to be performed. People who believe in Mt. Fuji, which has been called "Fujiko" since the Edo period, are said to have purified themselves by going around the cave of "Funatsu Tainai" on the day before climbing Mt. Fuji, which is the object of worship. From the entrance inside Mutomuro Sengen Shrine, nestled in a sea of trees, you can see the Mother's Womb, where Konohana Sakuya Hime is enshrined, and Ninogi Mikoto. You can tour the "father's womb" where Nigi no Mikoto is enshrined. This is a valuable tour where you can feel with your whole body the source of faith created by the mystery of nature! [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

Why don't you experience making soba noodles at Village IRORI, an old folk house built in the Meiji era with a hearth? Ina City, Nagano Prefecture is the birthplace of Shinshu Soba, and local soba noodle masters teach traditional handmade soba noodles that have been around for a long time. You can enjoy the struck soba on the spot. Please leave it to the soba noodle making master to boil delicious soba noodles and soba noodles! We will teach you how to boil delicious soba that you can enjoy at home. Shinshu soba craftsmen will teach you authentic handmade soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. Approximately 2 hours from arrival time to the end of meal (about 2.5 hours for a large number of 10 or more people) ◆ Start time is between 9:00 and 17:00, according to customer's request increase. As a guide: ・ For lunch, start at 10:30 to 12:00. ・ For dinner, start at 17:00 to 18:30.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha's popularity grew, OIRAN were considered the trend-setters of Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-class men. In Niigata, OIRAN were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience al l the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

Playing in the snow in Nagano Prefecture! !! This plan is recommended for families and groups. Make a kamakura with plenty of snow. Experience making kamakura once in your life! !! After making the kamakura, try various snow activities such as sledding and making a snowman. How to play is free! Let's enjoy playing in the snow with your whole body! Lunch will be prepared by all the participants around the hearth ☆ The crackling sound of charcoal fire and the gently warming hearth end will give you a relaxing and gentle time.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• Pickup Service
• 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