- Age 18~Age 100
- 5~6 hours
- 09:00
In keeping with the delicate changes of the four seasons in Japan, there are materials and patterns that can only be worn for a limited period of time. Some patterns are considered auspicious, while kimonos with flowers, animals, and insects have their own meanings. Kimono is something that Japanese people are familiar with, but isn't there a lot of knowledge they don't know about it?
- Age 0~
- Within 1 hour
Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken (our clan's stick-type shuriken)Program1. Opening ceremony & wearing a samurai attire: 10min2. Explanation of tools and weapons: 10min3. How to appreciate and handle a sword: 15min4. Long sword techniques: 20min5. Q & A6. Photo session: 5min
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.
- Age 4~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Make original works with an electric potter's wheel. You can make cups and bowls with 1kg of clay.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
Let's learn a set of movements of our clan's basic sword techniques. Also you learn how to handle a sword and walk and stand properly using a bokken (wooden sword). In the next part, you'll learn to shoot an arrow with a traditional bow. In the final part a thorough explanation of traditional armors,Program1. Opening & wearing a samurai attire2. Explanation of katana,3. Namba style walking4. Long sword practice5. Japanese archery - old style6. Explanation of Japanese armors7. Photo session
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
You will start with meditation in ninja outfit and learn 5 entry level techniques with our ninja instructor. Our English interpreter is available in all sessions. The basic principles of the Ninshido (shinobi-samurai philosophy) is introduced in a dynamic and mindful way. Program 1. Opening Ceremony & wearing a ninja outfit 2. Introduction to weaponry 3. Experience Stealth Steps 4. Short sword techniques 5. Shuriken Ninja Star 6. Blowgun and Kujikiri 7. Photo session
- Age 10~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00
Using electric powered rattles, we make two "tea bowls, tea cups, beer mugs, mugs, dishes", select one piece and bake it! Our staff will support you so that you can work with everyday use. If you use something you made your taste may change more than usual! Is it?
初めての電動ろくろでしたが、ご主人のサポートもあり素敵な湯呑みとお茶碗が作れました。 冷たい土の感触と、力加減の難しさに戸惑いながらもイメージ通りの形になっていく過程がとても楽しかったです! 最後には、お花の模様をつけたり色を決めたりもして充実した時間を過ごせました。 ありがとうございました!
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30
Why don't you make original dishes while using an electric wheel? It is a plan to create from the lump of soil to the earth rolling (work to fix the soil and to put the soil in the middle of the roller) and to make the shape by yourself. I choose one from several made and bake it. (option Additional firing is also possible 1 work 800 yen)
- Age 6~Age 80
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 09:00 / 10:30 / 16:30
*All my classes will be private until the corona converges. (We will change the number of participants after booking.) In this class, you can experience the basics of the tea ceremony and how to make matcha. Before guiding your friends from overseas, how about learning a little Japanese cultural keywords? It is sure to be a fun opportunity for people who want to test their English conversation skills and participate with people from overseas. (Please inquire in advance if there are any reservations from overseas customers for your desired schedule) Me (Omotesenke school professor) or my husband (both Omotesenke school and Urasenke school certificates) After enjoying the tea prepared by the chef, you can make your own tea and enjoy it. If you are with friends or family, it will be double the fun if you eat together. In our classroom, you can take a seat and draw hot water from the kettle to make the rice. It's not just an experience where everyone sits in the audience and stirs together with a bamboo whisk. I would like you to feel the real texture and weight of each small tool. I was born in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, and I am a qualified teacher of the Omotesenke school who still lives in Nakagyo Ward. Her husband is a descendant of Ihei Ito, who developed somei-yoshino, a cherry blossom variety that is world-famous as the national flower of Japan, at the request of Yoshimune, the eighth shogun of the Tokugawa family. In our classroom, in addition to the antiques given to us by various people and the tea bowls we collected ourselves, we also use old ones given to us by family members. Since sitting in the seiza style puts a lot of strain on the legs, we also offer an experience using a table and chairs called the ryurei style. If you tell us when you make a reservation, even children, the elderly, and people with concerns about their feet and knees can participate with peace of mind. I think there may be cases such as "I learned it a long time ago, but I somehow forgot it", "I don't understand it even if I read a book", "I don't have time to continue learning". Would you like to experience it when it's like that? After the experience, be sure to stop by the Tsukigama and numerous tea ceremonies that can be found throughout Kyoto. I'm sure there will be new discoveries and fun. We can accommodate a large number of people on school trips, family trips, training trips, etc. Our classroom is a member of the Kyoto City Tourism Association. If you have any questions about the detailed etiquette of the tea ceremony or have any questions, please feel free to ask. (Note) *You are free to take pictures before and after the class. *Please refrain from taking photos and videos during the instructor's demonstration.
初めて利用させて頂きましたが、茶室もお道具もとても素敵で本格的な茶道体験ができました。 何より、お茶の本質的なお話を頂戴できたので大変勉強になり、また茶道をやってみたいと思いました。 また、素敵なお店を紹介いただき、楽しく買い物ができたのも感謝しております。 また来年も伺わせて頂きます!
- Age 0~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00
Using electric powered rattles, make two such as "igligible, small bowl, small plate", choose one and bake! As it is a handy plan that can be done for about an hour, it is recommended for those who are new to the challenge ♪ Staff will support you carefully so that original works can be completed with free thought!
草津温泉旅行の途中で初めてロクロ体験をしました。陶芸は初めてでしたが親切丁寧に指導していただきました。体験している最中に沢山写真撮っていただきました。コーヒーカップやお皿など作ることが出来ました。とても良い記念になり届くのが楽しみです♪
- Age 15~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
Ancient city Nara You can easily walk around the famous places in kimono. On the day Come to the store by hand, and make a wonderful memory by sightseeing in kimono for a day. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.
- Age 18~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00
Inuyashiya 's store is on the way to the castle town from the station. In the rental plan, underwear and geta are also included in the set of kimonos and you can come by hand. Please enjoy ♪ by all means walking in town of Inuyama and festivals with the indulgence of kimono ♪
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
It is a plan to make "Otani ware" work with 800g of clay using hand-cranked potter's wheel. The staff finishes such as shaving and fires. Select the finished color from 8 colors. It will be completed in about one and a half to two months (it may be slightly different depending on the timing of the kiln). * Free if you come to the store. In the case of mailing, shipping fee (including packing fee) will be charged.
- Age 11~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:30
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ The electric potter's wheel experience makes you feel like a potter ♪ I was surprised at the movement of the soil as if it were alive! ☆ The staff in charge of the ceramic art course will give a polite lecture ☆ Yu Kobo's original textbooks and teaching materials are prepared ☆ ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ One customer is produced from a small bowl. * Experience date, management number, etc. will be engraved on the back of the work. ☆ You can enjoy home-cooked rice in the finished container ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one month to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 5~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00
You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Confine the small shellfish and beach glass of various colors and shapes collected in the famous sand beach "Tochihiki beach" in a tube. Experience time is only 15 minutes, and we make only one kaleidoscope to make with "gift from the sea". Every time you look at the finished kaleidoscope, you will be able to revitalize the beautiful beaches and sounds of Tohikihama, and the memories of your trip.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:45 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
大阪から博多旅行で行きました 陶芸は初めでしたが丁寧に教えて頂けたので素敵な小皿作れました。 場所がわかりづらく凄く迷いました 結局時間に間に合わなく結構時間過ぎて到着しました 延長は料金かかりますが少し時間過ぎてもやって下って良かったです 機会あればまたやりたいです
- Age 4~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
``Samurai Drama'', a sword fight show performed by actors who are active in movies and on stage, in an old folk house in Asakusa, Tokyo. We will deliver "Samurai Drama - The original story of the two-wielding swordsman MUSASHI" in a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to Japan from a long time ago. You can watch a samurai drama show up close that looks like a movie. You can experience this power and realism only here!
- Age 4~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
Group discount for 10 to 15 people! "Samurai Drama" is a sword fighting show performed by actors active in movies and stage plays. It is held in an old house in Asakusa, Tokyo. In a space that makes you feel like you have traveled back in time to an old Japan, we will present "Samurai Drama - An original story of MUSASHI, the master swordsman with two swords." You can watch the samurai drama show up close, just like in a movie. You can only experience this power and realism here!
- Age 12~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
You can enjoy the experience of wearing armor at Shiroishi Castle in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. "Ashigaru-san" will dress you in authentic armor modeled after Date Masamune, Katakura Kojuro Kagetsuna, and Sanada Yukimura. This is special armor that you cannot wear normally. You will also wear a kosode, hakama, and tabi socks to wear underneath, and the tabi socks will be given to you as a commemorative gift after the experience. Shiroishi Castle is probably the only place where you can wear authentic armor inside a real castle. Why not try this "special experience that can only be had here"? ~Experience flow~① Gathering and experience explanation (5 minutes) We will carefully explain the flow of the experience. ② Dressing in armor (45 minutes) "Ashigaru-san" will dress you with all his heart. ③ Teaching how to draw the sword, how to stand, and how to act (10 minutes) We will teach you how to handle a sword while wearing armor. ④ Commemorative photo (20 minutes) You can take a commemorative photo with your own camera. ⑤ Undress and disband the armor Finally, you will undress the armor and the experience will end.
- Age 12~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
★A special experience wearing armor in one of only five restored wooden castle towers in the country★ You can enjoy the experience of wearing armor at the Shiroishi Castle tower in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. The Shiroishi City Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team's "Ashigaru-san" will dress you in armor modeled after famous warlords (Katakura Kojuro Kagetsuna, Sanada Yukimura). Although it is a simpler armor than full-scale armor, you can wear a helmet, torso, gauntlets, etc., so you can fully enjoy the atmosphere. After choosing armor inside the castle and dressing, you can walk around the castle in the armor and feel like a warlord! You will also be taken outside the castle to film a video. You can create a video of yourself as a warlord together with the customer! The movements are fixed, but improvisation is OK! The video will be given to you on the day. It is sure to attract attention on SNS! ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering / Experience explanation (5 minutes) The flow of the experience will be explained carefully. ② Armor dressing (15 minutes) "Ashigaru-san" will dress you wholeheartedly. ③ Video shooting (20 minutes) Video shooting will be done on the grounds of Shiroishi Castle. You can also try out archery. ④ Armor dressing and disbanding Finally, you will take off your armor and the experience will end.
- Age 10~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
★A special experience wearing armor in one of only five restored wooden castle towers in the country★Enjoy the experience of wearing armor at the Shiroishi Castle tower in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. "Ashigaru-san" will dress you in armor modeled after famous warlords (Katakura Kojuro Kagetsuna, Sanada Yukimura). Although the armor is simpler than full-scale armor, you can fully enjoy the atmosphere by wearing a helmet, torso, gauntlets, etc. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and experience explanation (5 minutes) The flow of the experience will be explained carefully. ② Dressing in armor (15 minutes) "Ashigaru-san" will dress you with all his heart. ③ Teaching how to draw a sword, posture, and manners (20 minutes) Teaching how to handle a sword while wearing armor. ④ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) You can take a commemorative photo with your own camera. ⑤ Undress and disband the armor Finally, you will undress the armor and the experience will end.
- Age 4~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:00
A private plan for 2-8 people. TOKYOBUNBUN is a traditional Japanese house from 100 years ago. There, you can experience the feeling of being in a Japanese movie. Just one meter away! You can even feel the actors' breathing in the drama that is performed in an 8-tatami room. A thrilling spectacle! Tension! The actors also perform with their lives on the line. When you come to Japan, we want you to feel the Japanese spirit. Only at TOKYOBUNBUN you can see such a drama show! The way of life of a man who holds a sword in both hands and faces many enemies alone. What did the Japanese man who won the fierce battle see at the end? After watching the actors' show, it's your turn! A full-fledged samurai experience taught by real actors who are active in movies and stage plays! Experience a sword fight! From how to use a sword to samurai etiquette. At the end, we will film a performance of defeating the enemy with a sword fight. We will give it to you at a later date! It's sure to be a rare experience where you'll feel like a real movie star! We look forward to your visit!! Let's go!!
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:20
"Make ♪ Give ♪ Handmade gifts that can be used ☆ 1 time intensive ceramic art hand-bending gift course" "Yu Kobo" opens 7 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. We propose handmade crafts that convey your feelings as gifts for important anniversaries ☆ For birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Taste pottery with a message engraved on it. Engrave your favorite message on the potter's wheel and bake it in a kiln at 1230 ° C. You can also make it as a surprise gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend to give to the second party of the wedding ceremony. We will make 1 bowl, hot water only, beer cup, mug, etc. ★ For customers from overseas ★ When you make a reservation for a hands-on classroom, you can take the lesson in this classroom if you have an interpreter with you. We apologize for not being able to provide an interpreter in the classroom.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.
ロクロ初体験! 1kgの土で2種類の陶器が作られる。 私はぐい呑みとお銚子。 家内は大皿1枚。 娘はマグカップと皿1枚。 インストラクターが分かりやすく手解きしてくれるので、初心者でも満足のいく品が作られます。
- Age 10~Age 90
- 3~4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.
初めてACTIVITY JAPANさんを利用させていただきました。相手先が定休日だったのですぐにお返事をいただけるのか不安でしたが、その間ACTIVITY JAPANさんからお返事をいただき安心しました。お陰様で、楽しい手びねり体験が出来ました。ありがとうございました。
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
Miyama Porcelain Yumi is an experienced recreation facility built in "Satsuma-yaki no Sato Miyama" in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Currently, we are experiencing pottery experience to 4000 customers a year. In addition, we are also selling merchandise of modern Satsuma Co., Ltd. which runs the hotel, exhibition and sale of works made in pottery and workshops dotted in Miyama.
子供連れ(低学年の小学生と中学生)で行きました。ボタンに絵筆で色を付けていく作業に大人のほうが集中して、あっという間に2時間近く経ってしまいました。 絵付けの方法を順を追って説明いただけたり、うまくいかずに気持ちが折れかけたときに励ましていただけたりして、とても楽しかった。失敗しても、消したり削ったりもできるので良かったですよ。 いったいどんな仕上がりになるのか、1カ月後くらいに現物が届くそうなので、それまで楽しみで仕方がありません。
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