Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 20

• Age 16～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Many appearances in various media! Isao Machii, the world's number one Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iai-giri, teaches authentic Japanese ancient martial arts. You can not only try cutting a Japanese sword, but also learn about the structure of the sword and how to use it correctly, a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts, and all other Japanese ancient martial arts. The real Japanese kobujutsu, which is not just a mere form of kobujutsu, applies the power of the opponent and tosses the opponent with small movements. By wearing it, you can apply it in your private life, so your view of the world will change completely. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 9:50 Gathering We will meet at Toshin Osaka. *For groups of 10 or more, the rehearsal location will be different. 10:00 First half of practice begins Change into practice clothes and practice begins. 12:00 Lunch Break Enjoy a meal nearby. 13:00 Rehearsals start in the second half. Rehearsals will continue. Take 4 short breaks of 5 minutes each hour. 18:00 Practice ends Dissolution After changing clothes, the practice ends.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

In the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, anyone can enjoy the seemingly difficult traditional techniques in a short amount of time and create their own original items. On the day of your trip, you can return home with a one-of-a-kind item in your hand and wonderful memories of your trip. Through these experiences, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese tradition and local culture, and increase the value of your own trip. Experiences like this will be part of your memorable trip. If you come to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look great, but it's a waste to just go sightseeing! It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll...With the Kaga Yuzen coloring experience, you don't have to worry about that at all! -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------<Plan details> ①Reception. Our store has a very homely atmosphere and our friendly staff (so friendly that they always get along with our customers...LOL) will guide you around. ② Add color to the fabric. Start coloring under the guidance of the Kaga Yuzen artist. There is no answer to how to paint! There are many ways to paint boldly and carefully! We will add color using the real dye used in Kaga Yuzen. ③Finishing process Once the coloring is complete, the Kaga Yuzen artist performs the final steps such as washing with water. You can take it home on the same day. Anyone from children to adults can experience it.

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

There are many attractive experiences to experience the good old days of Japan when you visit Kanazawa, but here we will introduce one of them, the "oiran experience". "oiran" originally refers to geisha, who were the most highly ranked and attractive geisha in the Edo period. They attracted many people with their beautiful kimonos, refined behavior, and artistic skills, and their appearance and style still influence many people today. In the oiran experience, you can transform yourself into an oiran with their distinctive costume and makeup and experience that world. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------＜What is an oiran experience? ＞You can have a fascinating experience as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period! You will feel great and enjoy it! You will discover a new you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------＜Plan contents＞① Reception will be on the 2nd floor. ② Choose a kimono on the 4th floor. Our shop has a very homey atmosphere and friendly staff (so friendly that they always become friends with customers...lol). Choose your favorite kimono from several types of kimono, put it on, and we also have a dedicated hairdresser on site, so you can leave your hair set with your favorite hair accessories! ③ After dressing, we will take a photo at the Oiran Studio. There is no answer to the pose! Some people choose bold poses, others modest poses! Become an Oiran! The photos will be taken using the smartphones of the customer and staff. If you would like to be photographed by a professional photographer, please let us know when you make a reservation. (※Reservation required, additional 12,000 yen) ④ Take off your kimono and change clothes. Enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! (You can also go sightseeing in Kanazawa before the experience) Sudden rain changed your plans... But you really want to wear a kimono and play! If you are such a person, how about an Oiran experience? *At our shop, we will set your hair with your own hair, so please make sure you have a bob (shoulder-length) or longer. *We cannot accommodate short hair, so please be careful when making a reservation.

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• 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 ♪

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• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

[October to February! Limited time experience plan] Baked apples & La France on a wood-burning stove with an oven ♪ Picking apples in Nagano is so commonplace! You can enjoy even more delicious and special experiences this winter! Would you like to experience wood stove cooking using apples and La France grown in Ina Valley? Apples are available from October to February, while La France is available from November to December. Enjoy a cup of locally roasted coffee or espresso while watching the flames of the wood-burning stove as you wait for the finish to finish. How about enjoying the cold winter of Shinshu like this? [We are particular about the drinks] You can choose what you like on the day ・Takato Hojicha (Ina City) ・Coffee (Ina City) ・Espresso (Nakagawa Village, Kamiina District)

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• For Groups

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

Kakashi no Sato uses the school building that was closed. It's a great place to learn. We will hold a soba making school at Amakusa, so please try it. The soba you hit yourself is exceptional! * 1 It will be an experience with one desk and one bowl. (There are 4 tables)

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 13:30

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can try calligraphy by choosing your favorite kanji and writing it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. With the optional plan, you can also create an original T-shirt with your own characters!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in the tea room and a calligraphy experience where you can choose your favorite kanji and write it with a brush and ink. We have an instructor who will guide you through everything in English. This is a combo plan where you can enjoy a Japanese calligraphy experience while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years, enjoying matcha that you have made yourself.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00

First, you will choose your favorite kimono from over 200 kimonos, and we will help you put it on. Free hair styling for women! After changing into a kimono, you can experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. After watching the instructor teach you how to make tea in English, you can actually try making matcha tea using a chasen. This is a plan where you can enjoy your own matcha while eating Japanese sweets from a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 13:35 / 15:40 / 18:30

スズ板から木づちと木の型を使って小皿を作っていくプランです。金属の中でもスズは比較的やわらかく、加工しやすい素材といわれるので、はじめて鍛金に挑戦する人や力に自信がない人におすすめです。頑張れば、浅めのぐいのみにすることもできます！ 一見でこぼこな打ち跡を整えて、表面がなめらかに仕上がれば完成です。 * Courses may not be held due to unexpected events (natural disasters such as typhoons, sudden illness of instructors) etc. In that case, we will contact you by phone, e-mail etc before noon of the day. Please acknowledge it beforehand.

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• Age 8～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 13:35 / 15:40 / 18:30

伝統技法の鍛金で、銅皿を作るプランです。切断機やガスバーナー、木づちなどを使うので、より職人に近づけたように感じます。制作中は安全性を意識しつつ、個別にしっかりアドバイスします。小物入れとして家に飾ったり、実際に食器として使うこともできる一品です。 * Courses may not be held due to unexpected events (natural disasters such as typhoons, sudden illness of instructors) etc. In that case, we will contact you by phone, e-mail etc before noon of the day. Please acknowledge it beforehand.

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• Age 10～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:00

Would you like to experience the traditional Japanese culture of calligraphy? In a calming space, you will calm your mind by holding a brush and writing. You can take home a work of art written in your favorite kanji, hiragana, or your name in kanji. ~Experience process~1. How to use the tools2. Practice basic lines and basic kanji3. Practice your favorite kanji or the kanji of your name (you can choose from the examples provided. You can also use other kanji of your choice.)4. Write your favorite kanji or your name on colored paper to finish your work. 5. The instructor will stamp your work with a commemorative seal, and it will be complete.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 20:30

[What is Samurai Cafe?] It is a "participatory period drama entertainment" where customers come on stage and have a great time becoming the leading roles in a period drama. It is an entertainment show that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with plenty to see, such as sword fighting and action between samurai and ninja, and a gorgeous and luxurious procession of courtesans!

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

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• 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.

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• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

In our sushi experience, you can learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi. Every morning, we use fresh ingredients procured from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market and freshly cooked sushi rice. Some of our sushi chefs are veteran craftsmen, and some have wine sommelier qualifications. We can accommodate from 2 to 35 people. The price venue will change depending on the number of people. It is also possible to have a business trip sushi experience at a hotel or designated venue. Once your sushi is ready, you can enjoy it on the spot. Please refrain from taking it home for hygiene management. 〜Experience flow〜 ①Explanation Wash your hands thoroughly (10 minutes) ② Make sushi (20 minutes) ③ Make thin rolls (10 minutes) ④ Serve (10 minutes) ⑤ Eat your own sushi Masu (40 minutes)

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• 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.

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• For Groups
• Activity Japan 2024 Fall Sale

• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Place the shiroba glaze of your favorite color on the copperplate and bake it and make original accessories and accessories. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Decide on the work to be assembled (15 minutes) ② Demonstration and experience (100 minutes)

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• Age 15～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

How about trying on a kimono at Machiya Juku, a Japanese space and time near Higashi Chaya District, and enjoying the world that spreads out from a cup of tea? Escape from everyday life and step into a quiet tea room to discover a new side of yourself. It seems that there are not many houses with tatami mats these days, and the Japanese-style space of a machiya is nostalgic like grandma's house, and it will be fresh for young people. You can learn various Japanese gestures that are useful to remember, such as how to say hello, open and close the fusuma, how to walk and sit on the tatami. This is a Japanese lesson that will definitely come in handy when you are invited, in a slightly formal seat, or in a business setting. Why don't you experience it as a memory of your trip? Not only women but also men are welcome. [Experience flow] ① Dressing (about 30 minutes) ↓ ② How to enter the tea room, see the alcove, tools, how to walk (10 minutes) ↓ Follow the flow of the tea ceremony (about 40 minutes) ③ Have the main sweets ↓④How to have tea↓⑤How to have dried sweets↓⑥How to have tea

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage site, and enjoy a sencha ceremony where you brew delicious tea yourself in a teapot. Also, with this plan, you can enjoy a tea ceremony at the old Tokaido 53 Station Hisaka-juku and an old inn from the Edo period. ～Flow of the experience～ (You can choose morning session or afternoon session) 10:00/13:00 Tabinosha meeting/reception 10:15/13:15 Tea learning experience with tea farmers at the tea plantation (tea season) There is also a tea picking experience (approx. 30 minutes) 11:00/14:00 Experience comparing three types of tea drinking at the old private house of Hisaka-shuku Motoiyaba (approx. 40 minutes) 11:40/14:40 Tokaido Fifty Stroll around the post town of Miyoshi with a local guide (approx. 20 minutes) 12:10/15:10 Receive tea bottles and tea bags as souvenirs at Tabinosha, then leave.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is an experience program unique to Shizuoka, the tea-producing region, where you can learn about tea from farmers at a tea plantation where high-quality tea is produced using the Chagusaba farming method, a World Agricultural Heritage Site, and enjoy a time spent making delicious tea with the tea farmers. ~Procedure of the experience~ 10:00/13:00 Gather at Tabinosha/Reception 10:15/13:15 Spend time in the tea fields talking with farmers and helping with their work. During the tea break, enjoy a tea ceremony with delicious tea brewed by farmers! (approx. 60 minutes) 11:20/14:20 Try tasting Higashiyama tea at Higashiyama Ippukudokoro (approx. 25 minutes) 12:00/15:00 Receive tea bottles and tea packs as souvenirs at Tabinosha ,dissolution

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 Year! The kimono uses a hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed gem by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional photographer will carefully pose you.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The oldest in the prefecture Hot spring Township "autumn palace Hot spring The Yuzawa area has many attractions, such as the “Kawahara House Hell,” one of Japan's three major spiritual sites along with Gokyo and Okoyama and Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Romee” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience Anyone can participate, so please complete your original lacquer to commemorate your journey.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Easy to walk in and very cute, how about walking around Tokyo wearing a hakama? Hakama kimono, which is often worn at university and junior college graduation ceremonies, is very nice. Strolling around in hakama is sure to give you a happy feeling. You can bring your own scarves, shawls, etc., and enjoy coordinating even more cutely.

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• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can wear the rented costume until 5:30 pm on the day.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A plan to rent a complete kimono set including accessories. Wear your favorite kimono and enjoy the town of Asakusa freely. You can wear the rented costume until 5:30 pm on the day.

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