Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 12

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:30

"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. ☆ This is a course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. Handmade dishes that can be used to separate side dishes and serve sweets and cakes ♪ You can enjoy home-cooked rice with the bowls you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earth ash glaze, celadon glaze, and Kiseto glaze. Design freely with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving ☆ You can also engrave your favorite characters ♪ ☆ 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.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 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. ☆ This is a course to paint the bear-shaped "Taimon-kun Cup" and the cat-shaped "Merumon-chan Cup". ☆ You can use two colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. Eight colors of paint are available as an option ☆ You can also paint colorfully ♪ ☆ Taimon-kun and Melmon-chan are the mascot characters of Yu Kobo ☆ * The design that puts the face in the shape of an animal is registered as a design .. Taimon-kun Cup (Design Registration No. 14933292) Merumon-chan Cup (Design Registration No. 1559639) ☆ 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.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a plan to make two "Oya-yaki" works using electric rooks. We make three with electric rook, and I choose two works that I like. The staff cut and finished the two selected works and baked it. Select the color to be finished out of 5 colors. Completion will be about a month and a half later (there may be some time depending on the timing of kiln placement). * It is free if receipt is coming to the store. In the case of mailing, we will ship by cash on delivery.

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• 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.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is an experience facility in an old house in Takayama, located at the foot of Hie Shrine, the center of the Takayama Spring Festival. It is within walking distance from the center, making it ideal for sightseeing. Experience Japanese culture with a 40-minute pottery experience centered on the potter's wheel.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 0～Age 120
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

You will watch a kabuki performance at the New National Theatre Middle Theatre. ~~ ... It's easy to get your tickets! Once you have applied and paid online through Activity Japan, on the day of the performance, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *Please note that the venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). *The start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seats. *The photos shown are from a performance in January 2024.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It's in a very convenient place. It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a kimono and enjoy the town of Nara? It is a plan that can Use a coupon common to all regions.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara It's in a very convenient place. In the summer of the ancient city of Nara the cool and gorgeous yukata looks great. With the world heritage shrines and temples and the historic cityscape in the background, you can take a lot of commemorative photos that shine on SNS! Rental a kimono or yukata for two people at a great price! Female wear a small crest (yukata in summer) and a half-width band, and Male wear a kimono (kimono or yukata and a square band). It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a Nara Regional Use a coupon available.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara It's in a very convenient place. It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a Nara Regional Use a coupon available.

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• 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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• 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!

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• 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!!

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• 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!

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

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎About our class Our sushi making experience cooking class started in Tokyo in 2023. The theme is "Japanese food" and "experience". We started with the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture and sushi making with people from all over the world! ▶︎Menu There are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushi The most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushi A type of sushi that is popular around the world, where ingredients are wrapped in rice. ▶︎Schedule It is about 2 hours. In the first hour, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and actually make sushi! The second hour is free time to make sushi and meal time. After the meal, you can take a memorable photo with the landmark of Asakusa! ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Asakusa, a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station! Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, with a strong history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Asakusa before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staffAll cooking classes are held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Tokyo will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changesThe following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit)※Please be sure to respond in advance if you need to change the menu. ※We cannot accommodate menu changes on the day of the event. ※We cannot accommodate requests for likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

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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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• 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 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.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:15 / 12:30 / 13:45 / 15:00

Homemade pesticide-free noba Buckwheat flour made by grinding the fruits of buckwheat is boasting that it has a high aroma. Cool cold buckwheat flour in the smooth Scent of buckwheat that smell and discourage Break even and pleasant kitchen knife sound of The strength of the Kosi of buckwheat the finished ... You can enjoy the soba using the five senses. Buckwheat struck with yourself, it is exceptional taste. Your family and friends, is an organization like welcome, such as work colleagues.

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• For Family

• 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!

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• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In-store "Sakutto Experience Course" From simple kimono experience to full-fledged studio photography ★Would you like to experience a quick kimono experience in your spare time during your trip?◎Women-only kimono A course ¥15,000 Standard kimono 7-pose shooting full-size data included Photo 4 photos ◎Women-only Sakutto B course ¥9,000・Standard costume・4-pose photography with smartphone data・2 photos *Price per person (127mm×178mm) ★★Optional menu★★◎Simple hair arrangement (with kimono hair ornament) ¥1,650◎Kimono hair ornament only ¥550◎Upgrade to premium Bingata kimono ¥700◎Uchikake recolor ¥1,100◎ Men's wedding haori ¥ 1,200 Please be sure to add it when making a reservation. * In addition to this, we also offer shooting data sales and products such as key chains. For details, please contact us or check at the store☆

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• 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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• 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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