Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 12

• Age 18～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

This plan allows you to experience a total coordination including rental of a yukata for women, hair styling, and hair accessories. The "yukata rental" period is usually from July to the end of August, but depending on the weather, it may be possible until around mid-September. Please stroll around the town of Asakusa in a yukata, where Japanese clothing suits you. Customers from overseas can experience authentic Japanese kimono culture. After choosing your favorite yukata and getting dressed, you can coordinate your total coordination with hair arrangement and hair accessories. If you don't know what to choose, a veteran kimono coordinator will give you careful advice. If you want to capture your memories in a special photo, you can reserve a professional photographer. (Please call us in advance to check the available time) In addition, you can return the kimono the next day for an additional 1,100 yen per person so that you can enjoy the illuminated Asakusa at night. (Please return it between 10:00 and 16:00 the next day) Please experience [Asakusa Kimono Rental & Nail Rainbow], where we welcome you with the best hospitality!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 120
• 1～2 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 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

At the local cooking experience class [Fujiya], we offer a hands-on experience of making "Yoshida Udon", a specialty of Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture! ☆★Introducing Fujiya☆★Nice to meet you. Our restaurant is located in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, located in the Fuji Five Lakes area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, and is holding a hands-on class where everyone can make and enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine. We are open every day with the hope that tourists visiting Yamanashi will learn about Yamanashi's food culture and history, and that it will be one of the memories of their trip to Yamanashi. Our staff will carefully support you so that even beginners in cooking and small children can enjoy participating. We are used by many customers not only for small groups such as private trips, but also for group trips such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours. Please come visit our store when you are in the Fuji Five Lakes area. ☆★Introducing Yoshida's udon making experience☆★Yoshida's udon is a local dish of udon that is loved around Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is an unusual type of udon that is characterized by its hard and chewy noodles and toppings such as horse meat and cabbage. It has also been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Local Dishes from Rural Areas, Mountains, and Fishing Villages,'' selected from among the local flavors of each region. Yoshida's udon noodles are characterized by thick and chewy noodles, toppings made with horse meat and cabbage, and a soup made with miso and soy sauce. This is the only place in Japan where you can eat it with a spiciness called suridane. Yoshida's udon was originally a home-cooked dish, so each restaurant has its own characteristics. For example, some restaurants use beef or horse meat, and the sides vary in hardness and length. Although there are general rules, there are no clear rules, so the freedom of making them may also be a characteristic of Yoshida's udon. In this plan, customers will make udon noodles from powder. Enjoy with hot soup and toppings such as cabbage, fried tofu, and wakame. The content is quite extensive, so please come hungry. Our store also offers a dyeing experience where you can experience traditional Japanese dyeing techniques using natural materials, which can be used as a set with the hotou experience. During the dyeing experience, we will explain each step in detail, so even those who are new to dyeing and those who come with children can participate with confidence. The natural feel of natural materials and the fact that you make it with your own hands create a one-of-a-kind product that no one else can imitate. ◆ Recommended for the following people ◆ Those who want to try Yamanashi Prefecture's famous dishes Those who want to try making Yamanashi Prefecture's local cuisine Those who are looking for activities at Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi Those who want to experience cooking with their parents and children Plan an experience For those who are having trouble sightseeing on a rainy day Those looking for sightseeing with English support *Due to our reservation system, all reservations are by request, but in most cases You can make a reservation at your desired time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please check the reservation status once.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will help you choose a kimono that suits you best from our selection and rent it for a day. (From June to September, we will use yukata.) It's nice that you don't have to worry about time. Traditional kimonos go well with the historical and atmospheric city of Otaru, with its gas lamps and music box museum. The kimonos we offer are retro-modern kimonos that go well with the retro townscape of Otaru. They are different in terms of comfort and the luster of the fabric. They will make a wonderful keepsake.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Ueno's boats will guide you to Kuzuryu Shrine, one of the most talked-about power spots in the Kanto region, known as the "God of Matchmaking." Kuzuryu Shrine (Hongu) can only be reached by foot, which takes about 30 minutes from Kojiri, but by using our boats you can arrive in just 5 minutes. You can enjoy a mystical experience smoothly and comfortably. In addition to transportation to Kuzuryu Shrine, Ueno also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing and sightseeing in the surrounding area, where you can fully enjoy the beautiful nature of Lake Ashi. Ueno will deliver a special moment to you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～
• 1～2 hours

Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can enjoy a full-scale sumo show supervised by former sumo wrestler Konishiki, a sumo experience, and a kimono haori experience. If you upgrade with an option, you can also enjoy traditional Japanese sumo cuisine. ☆ Flow of the day ☆ The reception is at the entrance of the store. Please arrive 30 minutes before the show. * In the unlikely event that you arrive after the show has started, please enter the store and proceed to the front of the torii gate as the curtains will be closed. A staff member will come to pick you up. ◎ From the time you arrive until the start of the sumo show, you can use the haori kimono that are available in the store while eating and using each booth. You can also take photos on the sumo ring. ・ Konishiki Booth You can actually see and touch the Konishiki booth, which displays the crested hakama, geta, and zabuton that Konishiki, the first foreign wrestler to reach the rank of ozeki, used to wear during his active career. ・ Kimono Booth You can use the kimono dressing service for a fee, and you can also purchase kimonos and obi (from 2,000 yen).・Food & Drinks You can also order and enjoy Chanko Nabe (2 servings from 4,000 yen) supervised by a sumo stable, street food, Japanese food (from 800 yen), and drinks (500 yen) at your seat. *If you are planning to eat or try on a kimono, we recommend that you arrive 60 minutes before the show starts. ◎Full-scale sumo show with sumo experience supervised by former ozeki Konishiki (approx. 50 to 80 minutes *5 minute break) ①Demonstration of sumo basics, movements, and rules (approx. 20 minutes) You can watch a full-scale sumo show supervised by Konishiki, a former sumo wrestler. You can learn about the basic movements of sumo, rules, winning moves, and prohibited moves. There is a quiz competition related to sumo and sumo wrestlers along the way, and if you answer the quiz correctly, everyone will receive a prize (sweets) ★ ③Best of three (approx. 5 to 10 minutes) A serious three-match match by former sumo wrestlers. It is a serious showdown without improvisation, where it is unclear who will win or lose. Everyone will throw a celebratory beanbag to the winning wrestler instead of a cushion. ④ Photo shoot (approximately 5-10 minutes) You will step onto the ring and take a photo with the former wrestler. *The photo will be taken with your mobile phone. You can also create a memorial label drink on the spot using the photo of your memories of today (1,000 yen). ⑤ Sumo experience (approximately 10-20 minutes) Wear a sumo suit or mawashi and wrestle with a former wrestler. You can feel the amazing power of the wrestlers. After the experience, you will take a photo with the wrestler while still in the sumo suit or mawashi. *Only available to those who wish to use the service on the day. We are trying to accommodate as many customers as possible, but if the number of applicants reaches the capacity, a lottery may be held. We may refuse use at the discretion of the staff, such as those who are drunk. Thank you for your understanding. ⑥ Calming Form - Ending - (approximately 2 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

You can feel free to experience mud dyeing, one of the processes of authentic Amami Oshima Tsumugi. We have T-shirts, shawls, eco bags, and handkerchiefs, so please come empty-handed. If you wish, we can change to the indigo dyeing experience. Please avoid white clothes as much as possible and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 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. ☆ 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30

"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a course that allows you to create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆You will make one tatara plate with a diameter of about 20 cm. If you leave it round, it will be a slightly deeper plate for stews, curries, and other soups, or if you cut it, it will become a 5-inch plate. You can enjoy home-cooked meals with the dish you made. You can choose the glaze color from three types: earthen ash glaze, celadon glaze, and yellow seto glaze. You can freely design with white makeup, iron painting, and nail carving. You can also freely design animal faces and expressions. You can also carve your favorite characters. ☆The completed work will be delivered about one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work production, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• 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

This is the most popular plan for the yukata plan at Kimono Rental Kyokomachi. The plan includes dressing, so you can come empty-handed. Set contents: Full set rental plan with [yukata, obi, drawstring bag, geta]. Dressing time: Approximately 15 minutes Return time: Please return to Kimono Rental Kyokomachi by 18:00. Hair styling is also available as an option (additional ￥1,100 tax included). (Reservation required) Free hair accessories Location: [Kimono Rental Kyokomachi] 104 Tatsumi-cho, Higashioji-dori Matsubara-agaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City Get off at the [Kiyomizu-michi] bus stop on the city bus. Luggage storage: We will store your luggage and carry-on bags other than valuables for free. (Until 18:00) Recommended points of Kimono Rental Kyokomachi: 1. Located in the center of the tourist area, it is just a few minutes walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, and Yasaka Shrine. You can change into a yukata and go sightseeing right away. There are many fashionable sweets shops and stores around Kyokomachi, and there are plenty of spots that are perfect for Instagram♪②We are open in one building (1F, 2F, 3F, 4F), so you can take your time getting dressed and having your hair done. ③It's located in front of the city bus stop [Kiyomizu-michi], so it's very convenient to go anywhere! ④We have professional kimono dressers and stylists who specialize in hair styling♪1. Visit the store/reception ↓2. Choose a yukata ↓3. Dressing (about 15 minutes) ↓4. Hair styling (about 15 minutes if hair styling is included) ↓5. Stroll around Kyoto in your yukata ↓6. Return to Kimono Rental Kyokomachi on the day [by 6:00 p.m.]

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

It is a plan to experience making pottery using an electric wheel. You can make works freely using 2.2 kg of clay. A roto pottery that changes shape with only a slight amount of force. I concentrate on the fun and difficulties so I forget to breathe. Deep breath at the moment when the hand left from the work that is still turning. You can make 4 to 5 pieces using 2.2 kg of clay. Choose one from them and bake it. It will be completed up to about 2 months later.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～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

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely create any shape you like. (The experience time is approximately 20 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

☆☆What is Kumamoto's local sweet "Ikinari Dango"?☆☆ Experience making Kumamoto's traditional sweet "Ikinari Dango" using plenty of local Aso ingredients! Its simple taste is made by wrapping sweet potatoes and red bean paste in dough and steaming it. The name comes from the Kumamoto dialect "Ikinari (= easily, immediately)" and has long been popular as a way to treat unexpected guests. It is a historic sweet that is said to have been eaten since the Edo period, around the time of Kato Kiyomasa, who is famous for Kumamoto Castle. The fluffy texture and freshly steamed aroma are exceptional! Why not create a memory of your trip with colorful Ikinari Dango arranged in a modern style? [Attractions of this experience] 1. An indoor experience that is not affected by the weather It is an indoor experience that makes it easy to plan your trip, so you can enjoy it without worrying about rainy or scorching hot days. 2. Make your own original dango Choose the color of the dough (matcha, purple, orange) and the filling (anko or cream cheese) to make cute mini dango. It's fun to think of combinations! 3. Special ingredients from Aso, Kumamoto We use plenty of local Aso and Kumamoto ingredients, from rice flour and wheat flour to the main ingredient, sweet potato. 4. Easy for people of all ages, even beginners! It's a simple process that anyone can enjoy, from small children to the elderly. Perfect for trips with three generations. 5. Make memories of your trip into a form! Enjoy taking photos Take a commemorative photo with the dango you made, wearing a tasteful apron! We will also give you a photo data taken by the staff. [Options] ・Costume rental (apron & cooking apron, etc.) [Experience process] 1. Reception & introduction: Hand wash, put on apron, introduction to ingredients & cooking process 2. Making glutinous rice flour: Use a mortar to grind the glutinous rice flour to be used in the dough 3. Making dough: Knead wheat flour and glutinous rice flour, add water and make dough 4. Wrapping: Stretch out the dough, wrap sweet potato and red bean paste, and shape into dumplings 5. Steaming: Heat in a steamer, and have a break with green tea from Minamiaso while waiting 6. Photo & tasting: Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings, eat them together 7. Conclusion: Conclude with "Thank you for the meal!" [Price] Adults (13 years old and over) 2,000 yen per person (tax included) Children (6-12 years old) 1,000 yen per person (tax included) [Duration] Approximately 90 minutes [Event time] ①10:30-12:00 ②Two slots from 14:00 to 15:30 [Target audience] Individuals and small groups (up to 8 people) [Other] Please contact us in advance regarding allergy restrictions.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～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

Why not make a wonderful cup as a memory of your Kyoto trip? This plan is characterized by its short experience time of about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can feel free to try it out to make memories between sightseeing. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination where the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape of the cup you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, make your desired shape. (Experience time is approximately 15 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered in one and a half to two months.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can freely make the work you want to make with clay. The lineup includes teacups, coffee cups, rice bowls, bowls, plates, vases, etc. At an altitude of 400m, the workshop is cool in the summer and warmed by a wood stove in the winter. From Atami Station, take the Nanao Circulation Bus and get off at Okidenkikenpo-mae, which is a 1-minute walk. There are 7 parking lots.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～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

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely make any shape you like. (The experience time is about 45 minutes. 2 to 4 pieces are the guideline) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ After the experience, choose two pieces to be fired (firing the third piece and beyond costs an additional 2,000 yen per piece). ⑧ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a pottery experience using the popular electric potter's wheel. We will carefully guide not only experienced people but also beginners. You can challenge not only everyday vessels such as teacups, bowls, and plates, but also vases! You can create up to 2 per person within the price. (+550 yen from the 3rd one.)

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.

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• 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

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

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 through the tea ceremony. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will also savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. ~Experience flow~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 located 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. Souvenir included. Wear a kimono and experience 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

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 through the tea ceremony. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will also savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. ~Experience process~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea *Souvenirs available

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Spend a full day creating a kozuka — a small decorative utility blade that was once concealed in the scabbard of a Japanese sword. The material used is the same as that used in real Japanese swords & tamahagane, the highest-grade steel in the world. During the experience, you will make a clay base (tsuchi-dai), inscribe a blade crest (yasurime), attach the blade, carve your name onto it, craft a kozuka case, and sharpen the blade to complete the piece. Our studio is the only place where you can experience both making a kozuka and sharpening it yourself. You will learn the Japanese sword-making process through hands-on work. Striking and shaping iron, and seeing the wave-like patterns emerge, is something you cannot fully understand until you try it yourself — making this a truly valuable learning experience. The experience is tailored to each participant’s ability, so minors and women are also welcome — there’s no need to worry. You are welcome to take photos and videos during the process! The fee covers the experience for one kozuka. Two or more people can work together to make one, but please let us know in advance when booking. If you wish to make more than one, please note that it will take approximately one extra hour per additional piece. Please allow plenty of time before the expected end time. It is also possible to start earlier upon request & feel free to contact us.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

●Indigo dyeing experience at Kyoto Hozu Ai Kobo ・A craftsman who has been holding indigo dyeing experiences for over 1,500 people a year will carefully teach you how to dye, making it a workshop where even beginners can participate with confidence♪ ・There are a wide variety of dyeing materials, so you can bring your own indigo dyeing experience. ・There is a high degree of freedom in design, so you can create truly original works rather than starting from a set design. Let's create an original indigo dyeing work that is one of a kind in the world! *The indigo dyeing experience will be a real indigo dyeing experience using Ryukyu indigo from Okinawa. ●Experience flow (1) We will talk about the indigo dyeing procedure, indigo knowledge, design, and how to tie the dye. (2) We will actually tie the dye and make a design. (3) Enter the dyeing area and start dyeing! (4) Take a commemorative photo with the indigo dyed item you have made. (Only for those who wish to participate)●Indigo dyeing experience information2-15 people can participate at onceThere are time slots at 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00, and the experience lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes●Selectable materials, sizes, and prices(1) Short-sleeved T-shirt (100-160 S-XXXL) 3,850 yen(2) Medium tote bag (width 36 x height 37 x depth 11) 3,850 yen●Access50 Sannotsubo, Hozu-cho, Kameoka-shi, Kyoto Prefecture・20 minutes on foot from Kameoka Station・5 minutes by taxi from Kameoka Station・Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shino IC on the Kyoto Jukan ExpresswayParking available for up to 6 cars●Nearby tourist spots(1) Hozugawa River Rafting(2) Trolley train(3) Sanga Stadium(4) Izumo Taisha Shrine(5) Yunohana Onsen(6) Hozugawa Auto Campground●What kind of workshop is Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop? Founded in 1997. Kyoto Hozu Indigo Studio Co., Ltd., a Kyoto indigo dyeing and Ryukyu indigo dyeing studio in Kameoka, Kyoto, revived the mythical Kyoto indigo "Kyoto indigo" in 2015 and branded it as "Kyoho indigo." We are a studio that handles everything from indigo cultivation to dyeing and processing. While providing many Ryukyu indigo dyes to major fashion brands, we also create a variety of specialty products from Hozu, Kameoka using Kyoindigo/Kyoho indigo.

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Speaking of sightseeing in Hida Takayama, Takayama ramen and Hida beef are famous, but the **"Sarubobo making experience** is also very popular! If you have come all the way to Takayama, why not try making your own Sarubobo? From stuffing the body with cotton to sewing it together with needles and thread, this [authentic handmade experience] can be enjoyed by both children and adults ♪ (We may ask parents to help children with the experience.) After filling your stomach with food while walking around, why not make memories with your family and friends by making it yourself! Our most popular Sarubobo making experience allows you to experience the traditional culture of Hida while making it with the meaning of good relationships, children, and protection from evil. [This is what makes our Sarubobo making different! ] You can make a double layer instead of the usual one belly guard and write your favorite message on it. If you add the date of your anniversary or birthday along with your message, it will become a memorable Sarubobo ♪ [Option exclusive to our store] For an additional 440 yen (tax included), you can change the characters on the belly guard that are usually written as "Hida" to kanji or alphabets such as "business prosperity"! You'll feel even more attached to it♪ Recommended as a gift♪ [Omoide Taikenkan has a wide variety of experience menus!] Our shop has more than 10 different experiences at all times, so it can be enjoyed by individuals, couples, and families♪ Even if you choose different experiences, you can experience them together as a family or group at one table♪ (Depending on the equipment used, you may be seated separately) You can also experience with your pets on the terrace seats. ●We also accept reservations for groups of 10 to 200 people, so it can be used for school trips, company trips, etc. [Stores that can be selected according to your travel plans] If you want to combine your visit with a stroll around Hida Takayama's tourist spot "Hida no Sato" → Hida no Sato store Good access, just a 5-minute walk from Takayama's popular tourist spots such as the old townscape and Miyagawa Morning Market → Yasukawa store

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

~Experience flow~ ・Meet at the studio ・Preparation, explanation ・Start production (don't worry, we will give you a thorough lecture!) ・Disband ■ Naha handmade accessory experience! ・A short experience class to make original accessories using the gold lacquer technique! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can participate casually! ■In this gold lacquer workshop, you can enjoy making accessories using traditional techniques. Let's make your favorite bracelet or necklace while learning the gold lacquer technique to repair broken pottery. No experience is necessary, so it's perfect for beginners and those interested in Japanese culture! The instructor will support you and help you turn the chipped parts into a unique design. By the end of the session, you will have a one-of-a-kind accessory that combines traditional and modern designs. Take it home as a wonderful memory of your trip! ・Even beginners can easily participate, and you can take the completed accessory home as your own original work! ・It can be enjoyed in a short time, so it is recommended for travelers and first-timers.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

{Japanese dance 20 minutes from Shinjuku} 16 minutes on the Odakyu Line express from Shinjuku Station, 1 minute walk from Seijo Gakuenmae Station. Learn how to wear kimono, learn manners, and learn dance. You can choose from "Sakura Sakura," "Ue o Muite Arukou," and "First Love" as lesson songs. If there are other participants, the song will be "Sakura Sakura." Participation by 4 people is recommended. If you wish to participate with 5 or more people at the same time, please book 2 lessons consecutively. Lessons will be taken in turns. There is also a space for non-participants to observe. You can wear clothes! Free for children under 5 years old.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Handmade experience in Naha! Make your own original accessories using the gold lacquering technique. A gold lacquering experience class that can be enjoyed in a short time. Choose either a chopstick rest or a key strap and create your own original item! Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate. Right next to Miebashi Station! Why not experience the beauty of Japanese culture through your own hands?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This is an experience space where you can play with traditional Japanese toys. In a small house in a row house near Gojozaka, you can experience traditional Japanese play. In addition to popular toys such as kendama and origami, we also have things that even small children can play with, such as building blocks and picture books, so it can be used by a wide range of age groups. There is no time limit in the free space. In your spare time, you can play with traditional Japanese toys in a Japanese atmosphere while enjoying free drinks and simple Japanese clothing. There is also a diaper changing and nursing room, so families with babies can use it with peace of mind. Since it is an indoor playground, you can feel safe even on rainy days. You can paint kendama, yo-yos, tops, and daruma-otoshi, as well as make kaleidoscopes and fans. You can take home a one-of-a-kind original work as a souvenir. (Additional charge)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family