Handmade / Handcraft workshops in Japan Page 39

• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the Golden Week period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, May 3, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Wednesday, May 7 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands.《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by the swordsmith and sent to you by mail later. *Currently, it takes about 10 days to deliver. *Domestic delivery is free, but if it is shipped overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, so it is difficult to make reservations.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

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• For Rainy Days
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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).

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• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This is a workshop where you can experience making snowboards using thinned cedar wood. This project contributes to the SDGs by using unneeded thinned wood without waste. Snowboarding is a sport that combines skateboarding without bindings or edges, surfing, and snowboarding. The surface of the board is non-slip, so you can enjoy it easily with boots or snow shoes. What is a snowboard? Snowboards and snowtoys are a unique Japanese culture that was born from the idea of sliding across the snow with a wooden board. This simple toy, which has no edges or soles and is coated with varnish or resin and has a non-slip surface where you place your feet, spread quickly throughout snowy countries, giving birth to creative shapers all over the country and is still spreading rapidly (from the BUDDHABLANK website). Enjoy the winter season with a one-of-a-kind snowboard that you made yourself! [Limited benefits only available when you make a reservation at Activity Japan] With each snowboard, you will receive a free Arcadia hand towel and Arcadia Snowboard WAX! ◆Workshop contents and itinerary◆1. Choose your favorite blanks Boards before finishing are called "blanks". Look at the shape, wood color and design of the blanks we have prepared in advance and choose one you like! 2. Varnish the sliding surface and attach the cloth Apply varnish to the sliding surface and attach the cloth you brought or purchased. Carefully attach the cloth, paying attention to the sliding direction and the front and back of the cloth. *If you bring your own cloth, wash it once and dry it thoroughly to make it stick more beautifully. [Wait until the varnish dries] (about 40 minutes) We have a workshop and experience menu that you can experience in between! 3. Apply multiple coats of varnish, then scrape and polish it when it dries Once the varnish dries, scrape and polish it with sandpaper, and apply more varnish. *Lunch will be served during the break. 4. Finish the front side where you put your feet Cut the excess cloth to fit the shape of the board and finish the front side nicely. 5. Attach the deck pad and it's done! Thank you for your hard work! Once the varnish has completely dried, go skiing right away♪☆ Applying more varnish and polishing it will make the board even stronger. ◆ Take a short break between workshops ◆ Try snowboarding at a nearby snowboarding spot?️ Master the skill so you can ride the snowboard you made right away! [For those who wish to try] Request: The experience is scheduled for 5 hours, but it may be extended depending on the process. ・ Please bring your own lunch or use a nearby restaurant. Eating and drinking is permitted inside the building. ・ We recommend pasting cloth to increase strength. You can bring a cloth of the same size as an Arcadia tenugui and paste it on. Size: Approx. 100 cm x 33 cm

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience tour where you can learn about Japan's fragrance culture and create your own original fragrance together with a master incense maker. Awajishima is the number one incense producing area in Japan. Take a stroll through Eiura, a town where incense production began around 1850, and visit an incense stick workshop where traditional handicrafts are still used. Together with a master incense maker, you will mix your own original fragrance using natural incense ingredients used in high-quality incense sticks. You will also create your own sachet and incense.

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• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

You can make a Japanese-style flower brooch in a stylish space in Omotesando by choosing your favorite Japanese-style ribbon, flowers, leaves, nuts, etc. After making the brooch, you will have tea time and take photos.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30

Japanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceJapanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceAfter experiencing the ancient Japanese traditional culture of ikebana, you can arrange small flowers and take them home. Traditional Japanese culture from ancient timesAfter the flower ikebana experienceIt is possible to arrange the flowers small and take them home.In the tea ceremony, you can rest your mind with Japanese tea and sweets.Origami will experience Tsuruori. Explanation: You can learn the spirit of not only arranging flowers, but also hospitality and valuing the life of flowers.In the tea ceremony, a traditional Japanese culture. Origami is an easy Japanese game that calms the mind and allows you to take a break and enjoy watching tea etiquette and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game that both adults and children will enjoy.Enjoy this Japanese tradition with a beautiful sense of wisdom. Explanation textYou can learn not only the heart of flowering, but also the heart of entertaining guests, the heart of cherishing the life of flowers, and such a spirit.In the tea ceremony, which is a traditional Japanese cultureCalm your mind.You can take a break and enjoy watching tea manners and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game for both adults and children.I'm very pleased.I feel a beautiful knowledge.Please enjoy Japanese tradition.

• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Children as young as 3 years old can make their own semi-custom glasses! You can make your own glasses while learning about "glasses" in the studio tour. Would you like to give your child a special experience and glasses?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen cutlery". One of the characteristics of Echizen cutlery, which is attracting attention not only in Japan but also from overseas, is the sharpness created by craftsmen. The tour will visit two workshops: Yamaken Mokkojo, which specializes in making Echizen cutlery handles, which are rare even in Japan, and Ryusen Hamono, which makes knives with beautiful unique ripple patterns.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

``Imadate, the town of Echizen washi with a history of 1,500 years.'' It is said that Echizen washi began when a beautiful woman came down from the mountains and taught the villagers how to make washi. On this tour, you will walk around Imadate and visit two Japanese paper making workshops, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill and Nagata Paper Mill. The large torii gate at the entrance of Imadate is an eye-catching photo spot. Other than that, one of the pleasures of traveling is finding your own favorite points while walking around the city, such as the nostalgic townscapes with history and the mountains covered with clouds on rainy days. ▼▼▼ First of all, let me introduce you to the Japanese paper making studio, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills. At the workshop, you can see the molds used in the technique of mold rakusui paper, and experience making Japanese paper using mold rakusui paper. (Depending on the day, we may not be able to tour the studio, and in that case we may use video to explain.) ▼▼▼ After the paper-making experience, visit the Echizen Washi specialty shop "RYOZO" attached to the studio. Let's take a peek. "In order to continue as a production area, I want people to know about the various washi papermaking workshops in this production area." With this in mind, RYOZO offers a variety of washi accessories from the washi papermaking workshops in the production area in addition to its own products. increase. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Mr. Yanase what kind of workshop they are made in. ▼▼▼ After visiting Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill, we will walk to Nagata Paper Mill. The retro workshop where you can feel the times is the workshop of craftsmen who have been making Japanese paper for generations. At the workshop, you can hear directly from craftsmen about the raw materials of washi, the role of machines, and washi made by various methods. ▼▼▼ After the tour, go to the attached shop. In a complete turn from a workshop that makes large Japanese paper, cute Japanese paper accessories that tickle the hearts of women are lined up. There are also a wide variety of items such as business card holders, torinoko notebooks, and stamp books made from Japanese paper. You may be able to find unique items that catch your eye with unisex designs. After leaving Nagata Paper Mill, walk to your next destination. ▼▼▼ At the end of the trip, visit Otaki Shrine and Okamoto Shrine, which enshrine the god of paper. Kawakami Gozen, the only god of Japanese paper, is enshrined, and the precincts have a calm and soothing atmosphere. You will be overwhelmed by the shrine building with a cypress bark roof designated as an important cultural property of the country! ▼▼▼ And the tour ends here. Finally, we will take a commemorative photo etc. Travel to Imadate, the town watched over by the god of Japanese paper, and experience the techniques and thoughts of craftsmen. Why don't you visit the production area of ​​Echizen Washi?

• In Door Activity

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

●Leisurely barbecue in the semi-open-air seats where Beppu Onsen mist drifts! ●Charcoal-grilled meat is exquisite! Please enjoy your favorite ingredients to your heart's content♪ Experience "BBQ" in the hot spring area of Beppu♪ We will start a fire here according to your arrival time. BBQ ♪ You can take a walk along the river as a reward for yourself or your loved ones, or use the attached footbath cafe.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A handmade ring is a ring that you make yourself. You can include the unique value of having made the ring yourself. *This course is exclusive to the trial site, so the price and benefits differ from the day-trip wedding ring course on our own site. Delivery date: 2 weeks in advance, same day delivery Amount: ¥110,000 + TAX (tax included) per person Width: 2.5mm Material: Pt950 or K18 yellow gold Engraving: Hand stamped or machine carved Pair bonus ...8-page photo book, 2 ring cases with logo, and mini tote included After-sales follow-up...None Time...Meeting at Shonandai Station at 10am - Disbanding at 12:30pm (Production time is around 2 hours) Self-service at our shop There are three main features of Maid: 1. Only one group can be reserved per day. 2. Traditional forging techniques. 3. Support from instructors with national qualifications. ~ Procedure of the day ~ 10:00 Please take a taxi from the east exit of Shonandai Station. 10:10 Arrival at the workshop When you arrive in front of the workshop, please press the intercom. 10:15 Start of handmade experience After listening to the customer's wishes and explaining the production process, we begin work. There will be a snack break when half of the work is completed. 12:15 End of handmade experience The handmade experience is scheduled to last around 2 hours. 12:20 Depart from the workshop Once the experience is finished, call a taxi and have it take you to Shonandai Station. [Important] Materials will be ordered 2 days after your reservation. The day after making your reservation, please let us know whether the two rings will be made of platinum Pt950 or K18YG. *If you would like options such as laser engraving or inner stones, please let us know when making a reservation. *Due to the rise in gold prices, additional charges will apply for K18YG. Details are listed on the PRICE (price list) page of the HP.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Dried flowers grown and cultivated on our own farm can be produced in the atelier of Hanakobo Aya with a small number of people (from 2 people) using plenty of flowers. At this time, we will try to take measures against corona such as ventilation, disinfection, and wearing a mask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

This is a workshop where you can dye "handkerchiefs" or "furoshiki" yourself. After giving a lecture on how to dye, I will think for myself and squeeze the fabric. As you can develop your creativity, it is recommended not only for adults but also for children ♪ You can take the dyed work home on the same day! Please participate in summer free research and making memories!

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Atelier La France is a salon in Aoba-ku, Yokohama where you can enjoy handmade items such as tole painting, cartonnage, and porcelain! Why don't you decorate your surroundings with only one work in the world you created?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 16:30 / 18:00

The most popular shimenawa lesson every year ☆ * You can take your work home on the day ♪ * Popular natural dry and gorgeous artificial ♪ * As an indoor wreath as well as entrance decoration ♪ Natural shimenawa and colored shimenawa We also have more than a dozen different colors available. We have a variety of flowers (artificial flowers, dried flowers)!

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

DIY experience of cypress chair. At the workshop, you can also learn how to use planes. With a little trick, it will be durable, long-lasting and beautifully finished.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

DIY experience of cypress desk. At the workshop, we will also teach you how to use planes. With a little trick, it will be durable, long-lasting and beautifully finished.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can experience transcription, which is one of the painting techniques in Arita porcelain. Anyone can easily attach a sticker ★ Original work can be completed depending on the combination! Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established factory! ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ One of Arita porcelain's painting techniques, "transfer", where you attach a sheet painted with paint to a new container and paint it. Here, you can experience this "transfer technology". receive. Anyone can easily make a cute vessel because it is a method of sticking a sticker with paint. Depending on your idea, only one work in the world is completed.

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• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

You can experience sketching with a brush and paint on unglazed dough. If you experience a surprisingly difficult brush stroke, you will be amazed by the craftsman's technique and will surely be fascinated by the delicacy of the pattern! Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established factory! ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ Did you know that there are two types of "painting" in one word? One is overpainting. It is a method of coloring the baked bowl. This method is generally called porcelain. And the other is sketching. I will draw with a brush and paint on a unglazed vessel. It is surprisingly difficult to draw a thin line because it requires delicacy and attention, but if you make a draft with a pencil or if you make a mistake, you can scrape it with a bamboo spatula. Work on it for an unlimited amount of time.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Koraku kiln where you can experience various pottery English and French OK! Here, you can experience the potter's wheel with direct guidance from Arita craftsmen. ◆ Recommended points of this plan ◆ You can experience a full-scale electric potter's wheel in the pottery town "Arita". Please enjoy the atmosphere of a long-established Koraku kiln factory where you can experience various pottery! Our kiln craftsmen will also teach you how to draw a potter's wheel, so you can experience it with satisfaction! * After completion, the waist will be thicker for beginners. The shape changes due to shaving. Please note that. Easy access, 5 minutes by car from Arita station We have various contents other than the potter's wheel experience. It is a charming space that you will want to visit many times.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

It is believed that the seven radiances of "gold, silver, coral, coral, coral, coral, shako, meno" appear It is an accessory production experience plan of Shinobuo (Shippoyaki).

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

Wax modeling which is the production technology of jewelry accessories, It is a new jewelry creation technology improved so that everyone can easily master it. Who would like to experience authentic jewelry, why do not you try it out?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

Kyoto In the city "Ran · Hana" in the city, we hold classrooms such as glasswork, flower arrangement and flower miscellaneous goods. In this plan, you will experience arranging using preserved flowers.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

In "Kanboshi Ranhua" in Kyoto city, Flower Arrangement, Preserved Flower, Flower miscellaneous goods, stained glasses classes are held. In this plan, we will utilize the flowers of the season to make full-scale arrangements.

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• Age 9～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is a leather craft experience plan to choose your favorite leather and color and make an original coin case. You can use the tools from our workshop, so you can use them empty-handed. Couples and families are welcome. Please use it to create memories of your trip.

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• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Experience making a plate out of tin! Enjoy Japanese sweets on your own original plate while tasting authentic matcha! ~~~~~ Tin is a traditional material. This experience involves stamping a pattern on a tin plate (9cm) and shaping it into your desired shape to create your own original small plate. Once it's completed, you will be treated to authentic matcha, and you can enjoy Japanese sweets on your original small plate. 35 minutes from Nara! 40 minutes from Namba! You can also visit the historic Hiraoka Shrine!

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