Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 16

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits your hand. With your friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-see for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees are different for each. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00①Artist Takuta Fujimura explains and demonstrates how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes)②Use a hand wheel on the table to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method. ③While it is drying, you can take a tour of the climbing kiln and view Fujimura's works. (You can also purchase it) 11:45/15:45④ The dried work is chamfered, signed, and finished. *The work will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Separate shipping fee) You can also come and pick it up at our kiln.

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 17:30

Enjoy a sushi-making experience tour at the Makishi Public Market, a tourist attraction near Kokusai Street in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. Visit the market where Okinawan fresh fish that will become the "toppings" of sushi are purchased, and learn how to make sushi from the instructor. This is a special experience tour where you make your own sushi (nigiri sushi) and eat it with everyone. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / Explanation When you visit the public market, please come to the reception on the 3rd floor. If you don't understand, a staff member with a flag will come to pick you up. Once everyone is gathered, the flow of the tour will be explained. Time required: 5 minutes ② Public Market Tour You will visit the fresh fish section, meat sales section, dried goods section, etc. on the 1st floor of the public market with a guide. If you have any questions while touring, please feel free to ask. Time required: about 30 minutes ③ Sushi making explanation lecture The instructor will explain how to make sushi rice and how to make sushi. Time required: about 10 minutes ④ Sushi making experience You will actually experience making sushi yourself. The instructor will give you advice on how to make it. You can make the sushi while drinking alcohol. (Alcohol is charged separately) Time required: About 40 minutes ⑤ Tasting The participants and instructor will eat the sushi they made. Tea is free, and you can eat while drinking alcohol. Time required: About 50 minutes

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• Age 7～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

The city of Hakata is lined with historic shrines and temples, and there are many festivals and events throughout the year. Our shop is located at the foot of Kushida Shrine, the guardian shrine of Hakata. When you visit Hakata, why not put on a kimono, enjoy lunch and shopping, and enjoy the Japanese daily life (kimono life)? We can only speak basic English or Japanese. Please keep this in mind when sending messages. ・Return time: Please return to our shop by 6pm on the day. ・Type: We have a variety of kimonos available, including antique kimonos, plain kimonos, and Japanese patterns. ・We can store your luggage for free, except for valuables

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• Age 3～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 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 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Tokyo Rickshaw strives to make as many customers as possible smile and create a memorable page through our rickshaw tours in Tokyo's Asakusa, where good old traditional culture still remains. We will also introduce Asakusa and restaurants, and when you ride with us, we will take commemorative photos at each famous spot!

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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?

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Recommended for families and couples, where you can enjoy Kyoto's popular "kimono rental" + "pottery experience" as a set! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Kappogi will be loaned to you during the pottery experience) We have a large selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you as a family! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ●Pottery experience is available for first graders and above [~Price~] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥6,600 (tax included) *Additional shipping costs for pottery works will be charged [~ Time required ~] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes *Kimono return time is 17:00 [~Meeting location ~] Rental kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera store 2-208 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 -7 *The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. <Example> 10:00~Kimono rental → 11:20~Pottery experience [~Flow of the day~] 1. Please come to ``Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store'' on the scheduled date and time. 2.Choose your favorite kimono and we will put it on you. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at "Kasho Kiln Ceramics Class", a 3-minute walk away♪ [~About kimono rental~] ◇Kimono entrustment plan (yukata plan) set: undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi・Bags and sandals (geta) will be rented *Haori and shawls can be rented for an additional fee from December to March. Haori only 800 yen, shawl only 300 yen ・Haori and shawl 1,000 yen *Tabi included ( (You can take it home after use)・Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair setting is an additional 20 minutes) Please select your visit time and make a reservation.You can experience pottery until return time at 17:00 You can enjoy a free walk [~About the pottery experience~] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts 1 hour after the kimono rental reservation time ``Kasho Kiln Pottery Class'' 3 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 -343☆ What you can make: Small teacups, cups (handles are free)☆ Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2 color gradation) white, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pink Spring ( March to May) White x Pink Summer (June to August) White x Blue Autumn (September to November) White x Cafe au lait Winter (December to February) White x Black *This plan is small in size. If you plan to upgrade, please pay an additional fee on-site.There are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as a reference to visualize the shape.During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you desire.

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• In Door Activity
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In a way to bond the colorful glass in a high fever, to arrange the Italian Venetian glass (millefiori), you can create your own original chopstick rest. Perched small but, there is a strong presence chopstick rest. Experience is simple. Venetian glass is put on top of the base, only temporarily fixed with glue! Colorful glass is melted together, why not make a beautiful chopstick rest.

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

I want to do something more cultural in Kyoto! We have set up an evening Tour Time for those who like. You can create accessories such as cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings and straps with Mizuhiki. I can make various shapes from one string, so I think you will surely enjoy it. When you go out with a cute decoration made by yourself, why not attach it? Ideal for gifts.

• For Rainy Days
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00

It is an experience of making oyaki at Kayabuki no Yakata, an inn in the valley of Shinshu. What is "oyaki"? What is it for non-Shinshu people? I'm feeling? Oyaki is made by dissolving wheat flour in water, kneading it, and wrapping bean paste made from red beans and vegetables. To put it plainly, is it a bun? ?? This is made all over Nagano prefecture, and the taste varies depending on the shop and home. At Kayabuki no Yakata, the surface is lightly baked by steaming. The skin and the bean paste inside are all handmade! It will be an experience of making such Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" with a local mother. In Shinshu, people of all ages are enjoying themselves. Rest assured that a local veteran mom will teach you carefully! If you come to Shinshu, please try this Shinshu soul food "Oyaki" first!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 13～Age 80
• 5～6 hours

It is a rental plan on the day that you can go out at the authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. After you come to the store empty-handed and dress at the facility, you can take pictures not only inside the facility but also at various sightseeing spots such as the Amami sea and forest. We rent tripods and selfie sticks, so we can accommodate from one person to a group. Before departure, we will tell you what to look out for when washing your hands, eating, etc., and how to fix your clothes if you lose your clothes. If you return within business hours, you will be asked to change your clothes. It is a plan that you can fully enjoy the extraordinary life in Amami.

• Age 6～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Experience beauty and skill through traditional calligraphy in Ninenzaka, the ancient capital of Kyoto. In the quiet space of Ninenzaka, overflowing with atmosphere, enjoy the beauty of calligraphy and spend a relaxing time. We provide careful instruction and an enjoyable learning environment so that even beginners can participate with confidence. Contents of the calligraphy experience Kangetsu's calligraphy experience course is designed to allow beginners and foreigners to enjoy learning about the charm of traditional Japanese culture and calligraphy. The aim is to acquire solid calligraphy skills from the basics while experiencing Japanese culture. Through Japanese calligraphy, let's put our feelings into each and every stroke and create our own unique work.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience the traditional beauty of Japan in a kimono tea ceremony. Wear a kimono and experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. There is also a plan where you can go out in a kimono after the tea ceremony experience. (Additional charge of 1,100 yen including tax) ~Experience process~ Arrival → Choose a kimono → Dressing and hair styling → Guidance to a Japanese-style room → History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse "Machiya" and participate in a tea ceremony in traditional costume in Kyoto. First, after arriving, you will be quickly dressed in a kimono made of real silk. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse built in the Meiji era. Listen to an explanation about the tea ceremony in the tea room and enjoy tea. You can experience the spirit of wabi-sabi as if you have traveled back in time to the Meiji era. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30

We offer experiential lessons to learn how to play the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto. You can play a complete piece within 90 min session. All lessons will be conducted in English.〜Flow of the day〜18:00 Demo performanceThe instructor will showcase koto performance.18:05 Greetings/Class IntroductionThe instructor will give greetings and explain the lesson content.18:10 Brief Koto Lecture & Video Watching18:15 Lesson ProperParticipants will learn about posture when playing the koto, the history of the koto, how to tune it, explanations of each part, and how to read music scores.19:00 Playing SakuraThe lesson will focus on learning to play the famous song 'Sakura' on the koto.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Otenmae" is to make tea in a formal manner when you entertain customers as a host at a tea ceremony. In addition to making tea, we clean (wipe and wash) and make tea in front of our customers with the tools we use in a fixed shape and method. It is a plan that anyone can feel free to experience the lessons that are performed when you start the tea ceremony ♪

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is a ceramic art class where you can easily enjoy authentic ceramic art. The instructor will carefully guide you, so even beginners and children are okay. Of course, you can experience it empty-handed. Why don't you enjoy the charm of ceramic art by kneading the soil and creating the shape you want? ★ Authentic ceramic art experience! You will be asked to make one piece from a cup or plate with 1 kg of soil. ★ There are 12 types of glaze! You can choose your favorite color. ★ In the experience, you will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ★ The work you make will be sent by freight collect after about 2 months.

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• For Groups

• 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.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Soft and fragrant "Kyoto It is a set of chopstick making of the famous wood Kitayama cedar "and a cupboard making of Yuzen that dyes a pattern using a pattern. Every time the wood is squeezed lightly, a faint scent spreads around. Why don't you try to make chopsticks in one room of Kyomachiya where such air flows?

• For Groups

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

You can easily try on a kimono or yukata for 2,000 yen (tax included). The regular price is 3,000 yen (tax included), but since it's a short-term rental, you get 35% off! It's about 5 minutes to Sensoji Temple. Kaminarimon, Denpoin Street, Shin Nakamise Shopping Street, etc. are located within a few minutes' walk. The rental time for the kimono or yukata after dressing is 1 hour, so it is recommended for those who want to try on a kimono or yukata for a short time. With this plan, you can choose your favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes everything you need for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. Optional hair sets, hair ornaments and accessories can also be rented. Enjoy wearing Japanese clothing as a souvenir of Tokyo with friends, couples, or family. * Please see the "Other special notes" section for our COVID-19 infection prevention measures. * Pregnant women are not allowed to use the facility.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will teach you carefully so that even the first person can dance a Japanese dance a song. You can touch the beautiful Japanese traditional dance and feel charm.

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