Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 21

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 17:00

Only on October 26th! This program allows you to experience the history, culture, and performances of Kabuki, a traditional performing art from the Edo period. Kabuki actor Onoe Ukon will be guesting as a lecturer. He will provide detailed explanations on the history, cultural background, performances, costumes, actors, and more of Kabuki. Experience and learn choreography under the guidance of a professional. Images on this page provided by Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Kabukiza Co., Ltd. ★ Onoe Ukon Born May 28, 1992. Second son of Kiyomoto Enjudayu, the seventh head of the Kiyomoto family. His great-grandfather was Onoe Kikugoro VI, and his maternal grandfather was actor Tsuruta Koji. At the age of 7, he made his debut as Matsumushi in the Kabukiza play Maizuru Setsugekka under his real name Okamura Kensuke. At the age of 12, he took on the name Onoe Ukon II in roles such as Chobei's daughter Okusa in Ninjyoban Bunshichi Motoyui at the Shinbashi Enbujo. He took on the stage name Kiyomoto Eijudayu in January 2018. This tour offers foreign tourists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Kabuki, a classical theater performance from the Edo period. Professional Kabuki actors will act out selected scenes and provide detailed explanations of the history of Kabuki, theatrical performance, costumes, and the cultural significance of the actors. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn choreography under the guidance of the actors. ~Experience procedure~ Course A: (14:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (14:30-16:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall Course B: (17:00) Meet in front of Inari Shrine in front of the Kabukiza Theatre Visit the gallery on the 4th floor of the Kabukiza Tower ➡ Go down the Goemon Stairs to see the Japanese roof tiles and rooftop garden ➡ 5th floor Kobikicho Hall (17:30-19:30) Experience Kabuki at Kobikicho Hall

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Warm Up Your Body and Mind in a Hot Spring Town! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is designed for wellness seekers looking to discover themselves and connect with like-minded individuals. Warm up your body and mind, and rejuvenate yourself through various activities such as ZAZEN (Zen meditation), medicinal cuisine, Goma fire ritual, daily morning yoga, while staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with a private hot spring.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Appreciate the Stillness in the Zao's Winter Wonderland! We are Tranquwell, a company specializing in creating wellness retreat tours in Japan. This 4-day luxury retreat is perfect for those who are seeking a mountain getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and appreciate the stillness in the snowy mountains of Tohoku. Take time to focus on yourself and appreciate the stillness through various activities such as Zazen (Zen meditation), snowshoeing, sound therapy, tea ceremony, staying in a luxury Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with stunning outdoor hot springs.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

In this workshop, you will experience the final coating and sprinkling of gold powder on old Japanese pottery that has been restored over time by a Kintsugi expert using real lacquer. The materials used are lacquer and real gold powder. Because it is a natural material, it is a traditional method that is completely food safe and ideal for tableware. Each step up to the finishing stage will be demonstrated using actual tools and materials, and we will introduce the history and philosophy of Kintsugi behind it, as well as various finishing methods and aftercare. Please enjoy the most moving moment of Kintsugi! On the day, you can choose either a small plate or a cup for the Kintsugi experience, and take the completed pottery home as it is. We will also prepare a relaxing tea time with beautiful Japanese sweets. Enjoy a relaxing time while touching Japanese tradition. (All workshops are in English) Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese repair technique that uses lacquer and gold to repair broken or chipped pottery. It is a unique Japanese aesthetic sense that even damaged and imperfect forms are beautiful. By decorating with gold or silver, rather than hiding scratches, you can breathe new life into them and create a sustainable cycle of cherishing things. Repairing also gives you a sense of peace of mind, so it is also called art therapy. Since the repairs are done using natural materials such as lacquer, wood powder, and gold dust, you can rest assured that they can be used on tableware. *This class does not use synthetic resins such as epoxy resins used in modern and simple kintsugi.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00

A female diver from Shima will be your guide, and you will go out to gather your own ingredients and go basket fishing with the female diver. After fishing, you will move to a private beach and enjoy an original menu prepared by a top chef and Shima ingredients cooked right in front of you.

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• Age 20～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 12:30

Experience the ultimate form of the Way of Tea in an intimate, private setting. At a Chaji, a small group of invited guests share a full-course tea ceremony, including a meal, thick tea, and thin tea. This formal gathering is the culmination of regular tea lessons, embodying the spirit of "ichiza konryu" where host and guests create a warm, inclusive atmosphere together.Perfect for beginners, this simplified version of Chaji requires no prior tea ceremony experience. We look forward to welcoming you.~ Flow of the experience~12:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage12:35 Enter a tearoomHow to enter a tearoom and bow on a tatami mat12:40 Charcoal ProceduresThe charcoal procedures will be performed after lunch, depending on the season.12:55 LunchYou will be served lunch with a small amount of Japanese sake and enjoy joyful conversation with the host and other guests.13:45 Thick tea and Thin tea demonstrationThick tea is considered more formal and is often the highlight of the tea gathering.14:45 Q & A and Wrap-up

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• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

[Dressing in a yukata and calligraphy art experience in Uji, Kyoto] A collaboration of Japanese experiences, yukata and calligraphy art, why not try this valuable experience of touching Japanese culture! You can choose three yukatas (yukata, obi, geta) on the day, and a professional will dress you in the yukata and do your hair and makeup. All yukatas you choose will be given as a gift! You can take them home, so why not wear a yukata and stroll around Kyoto and Uji ( ?˙ ᴗ˙?) You will experience calligraphy, a Japanese culture, as a set with dressing in a yukata. The instructor is a master and will carefully teach beginners from the basics! Practice your favorite characters, write them on colored paper, and arrange them with Japanese patterns and pressed flowers! Why not create your own original work with a unique arrangement? I think it will be a very valuable work that is uniquely Japanese!

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• Age 3～Age 69
• 1 Day or more
• 08:00 / 08:30

Hot arrangement-----Watch the fireworks up close on the Atami seaside fireworks viewing boat Fireworks display ~ A summer tradition, the Atami Summer Festival Slam Dunk's location, Kamakura High School Station Special gift - Enoshima Electric Railway experience

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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

"Sushi" is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Crafts Experience Center, you can experience authentic sushi making. You can feel the Japanese food culture first-hand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic nigiri, from the size of rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, octopus, etc.) + mini udon hotpot *contents subject to change depending on the season. After the experience, we will give you a diploma. * Explanations will be given in Japanese during the experience.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This is a 3-night, 4-day training experience trip where you can make a small knife under the direct guidance of swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu. Through the training experience, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords, and the small knife you make yourself using the same process as a Japanese sword using tamahagane, the material of Japanese swords, is a one-of-a-kind treasure. [Experience content] Full schedule: 10:30-17:00 Day 1: After an explanation about Japanese swords and a tour of the forging process, you will have lunch and then a tour of the unbending and fire-making process. After the tour, it's time to experience it. First, you will experience fire-making. Day 2: Continue with the fire-making experience Day 3: Experience filing and sen-kake, and practice in meikiri Day 4: Experience inikiri and soil removal, and a tour of the tempering of a spare small knife *The process may change depending on the actual progress.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a food culture experience in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and a walking tour of the Ushu Kameda Domain and Kameda Castle Town. In the morning, you will make traditional Hina mochi (rice cakes) at a community center in Kameda Town. Knead rice flour and wrap it in red bean paste, then stamp the mochi with Domyoji powder colored with food coloring. Put the Hina mochi you made in a steamer and once it's complete, enjoy it during your lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or order a bento. In the afternoon, you will take a walking tour of the town under Kameda Castle. The course is from Amasagi Village to Kameda Castle Ruins to Amasagi Shrine to Myokeiji Temple to Mogami Town to Ryumonji Temple to Amasagi Village. Walk with a guide through the streets built in the Edo period and enjoy the history and seasonal scenery!

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Kuba has been considered a sacred plant since ancient times, and has been used in rituals and to make baskets, fans, ropes, and other items that are closely related to people's lives. It is said that Okinawans in the past used kuba ladles to draw water, and kuba is so sturdy that baskets made from it can actually be used for a long time. Taking the time to slowly make a basket while feeling the history is sure to be a valuable experience unique to Okinawa. Beginners and those who are clumsy are also welcome. We will provide you with full support.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 12:50

This is a two-day, one-night taxi tour where you can receive direct instruction from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu, observe the appreciation of Japanese swords, observe the forging process (preparing the base for Japanese swords), and experience hammering and copper plate inscription. Through the tour, you will learn about the beauty and spirit that resides in Japanese swords. After staying overnight at the famous Iizaka Onsen hot spring in Fukushima City, on the second day, you will be taken to a Japanese lunch using Fukushima City's specialties and Nakano Fudoson, one of the three Fudoson in Japan.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• 4～5 hours

==================================== Comment The Kyudo to Kyudo The Kyudo would was,, Ky!,いつもと違う松島観光♩＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝「装うことで美しい、楽しい時間を！！松島で」人も景色も美しいYou can wear Konohana Sakuya Hime, a 3-way original kimono brand designed by Konohana Sakuya's Kimono Picture Scroll dress designer Rika Yanagiya, which makes use of traditional Japanese clothing and is easy to wear. As a special course, you can experience archery inside the facility while wearing a kimono. Required time Contents 10 Choose a kimono that suits you 10 You can easily put it on by yourself 150 After wearing the kimono, walk around town with your comfortable shoes on♪ 60 Once you get used to the kimono, go to the garden of Matsushima Imperial Villa Kyudo experience 10 Change from kimono to casual clothes

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 14:30

Japanese dance experience for foreign visitors to Japan Let's dance Japanese dance wearing a yukata! Japanese dance became a national intangible cultural asset in July 2023. Wearing a yukata, you will learn how to stand and sit, how to bow, how to use a fan, and dance to the famous Japanese song Sakura Sakura. Take a commemorative photo at the end of the experience! Touch the hearts of the Japanese people through Japanese dance♪ We will lend you a set of yukatas, so you can participate empty-handed. Held in Tokyo (location will be announced later)

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

Ninja Show The Ninja Legion ✦ ShippuThis is a ninja show for children and adults alike.A story about a scroll!A fierce battle unfolds between the Iga and Kouga Ninja as they search for a secret book that has been handed down from generation to generation. Which hand will the scroll fall into?In addition to the fierce battle up close, there will be a "Ninja Training Corner" for visitors to experience.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppir_-j1ohoNinja Show [Shinobi Corps✦Shippu] This is a ninja show that everyone from children to adults can enjoy. A story about scrolls! A fierce battle between Iga and Koga ninjas takes place in search of a secret book that has been passed down from generation to generation. Whose hands will the scroll end up in? ? In addition to the intense fighting up close, there is also a ``Ninja Training Corner'' where customers can try their hand at it.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30

Japanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceJapanese traditional culture experience in ShinjukuFlower arrangement (flower arrangement) tea ceremony origami experienceAfter experiencing the ancient Japanese traditional culture of ikebana, you can arrange small flowers and take them home. Traditional Japanese culture from ancient timesAfter the flower ikebana experienceIt is possible to arrange the flowers small and take them home.In the tea ceremony, you can rest your mind with Japanese tea and sweets.Origami will experience Tsuruori. Explanation: You can learn the spirit of not only arranging flowers, but also hospitality and valuing the life of flowers.In the tea ceremony, a traditional Japanese culture. Origami is an easy Japanese game that calms the mind and allows you to take a break and enjoy watching tea etiquette and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game that both adults and children will enjoy.Enjoy this Japanese tradition with a beautiful sense of wisdom. Explanation textYou can learn not only the heart of flowering, but also the heart of entertaining guests, the heart of cherishing the life of flowers, and such a spirit.In the tea ceremony, which is a traditional Japanese cultureCalm your mind.You can take a break and enjoy watching tea manners and seasonal sweets.Origami is an easy Japanese game for both adults and children.I'm very pleased.I feel a beautiful knowledge.Please enjoy Japanese tradition.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:15 / 15:15

This is a calligraphy class held by calligrapher Saori, who is a prefectural tourism ambassador. Using my experience in a calligraphy class for foreigners, I will carefully guide you on how to hold the brush, explain the tools, and how to write the basics. We will prepare all the tools here, so please feel free to come by.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Mutsunohana is a Japanese restaurant that is open only for lunch two days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays), located in Kawada-cho, Sabae City, which is known for producing Echizen lacquerware. The owner, who wanted to deepen his knowledge of Japanese culture, trained as a chef in Kyoto and also experienced Italian cuisine in Tokyo. While the cooking style is not limited to Japanese or Western cuisine, we use plenty of Fukui's seasonal ingredients centered on cha-kaiseki (tea kaiseki cuisine). I am serving. Please spend an elegant and extraordinary time while listening to the story and thoughts of each dish.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Yamaken Mokkojo is the only factory in the production area of ​​Echizen cutlery that specializes in manufacturing kitchen knife handles. Even if you use a good kitchen knife, the handle that you hold directly is an important part. With such a handle as a starting point, we will tour the factories that make the handle and the blade. Finally, it is an experience to make your own kitchen knife from a number of repertoires.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can make your own sunglasses by fitting your favorite lenses into your favorite spectacle frames. There are more than 300 kinds of colors, frames and lenses that intersect at the end of a lot of trouble, and when you wear sunglasses that were born in that way, you will find yourself that you have not seen yet. Also, after the experience, take a break with soft serve ice cream or special coffee at the cafe in Lens Park!

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

It is an experience to follow the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops. There is no doubt that the spoons that you create with your own hands contain not only attachment but also the magnificent story of Echizen lacquerware.

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Children as young as 3 years old can make their own semi-custom glasses! You can make your own glasses while learning about "glasses" in the studio tour. Would you like to give your child a special experience and glasses?

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Nishikori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Nishikikori, a craftsman at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop, and experience wiping lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast and snacks, will make your usual little time your favorite time. *The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience is different.

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• Age 16～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Enjoy the city of Osaka in a cute yukata! "Come empty-handed!" Otoyu's "yukata rental and dressing" service ✨ If you have your own yukata, you can also come "just dressed"! [Dressing location] Citadines Namba Osaka 1st floor Otoyu Shop 3-5-25 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka *Advance reservations required [Dressing menu] ✴︎Yukata rental & dressing ¥6,600 (1 night 2 day rental: yukata + obi + geta + drawstring bag) Please come to the store 30 minutes before your reservation to choose your yukata ✴︎Bring your own yukata Dressing only ¥3,850 Please bring everything with you ✴︎Hair styling only ¥3,850 We will leave it to you [About reservations] ✴︎Reservations must be made in advance ✴︎Reservations are confirmed after payment ✴︎In the case of cancellations, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before your reservation ✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎ Otoyu SHOPOPEN 10:00-19:00 (Closed on Wednesdays) Location: 1F Cidadine Namba Osaka, 3-5-25 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka ✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎✳︎

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• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen cutlery". One of the characteristics of Echizen cutlery, which is attracting attention not only in Japan but also from overseas, is the sharpness created by craftsmen. The tour will visit two workshops: Yamaken Mokkojo, which specializes in making Echizen cutlery handles, which are rare even in Japan, and Ryusen Hamono, which makes knives with beautiful unique ripple patterns.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

``Imadate, the town of Echizen washi with a history of 1,500 years.'' It is said that Echizen washi began when a beautiful woman came down from the mountains and taught the villagers how to make washi. On this tour, you will walk around Imadate and visit two Japanese paper making workshops, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill and Nagata Paper Mill. The large torii gate at the entrance of Imadate is an eye-catching photo spot. Other than that, one of the pleasures of traveling is finding your own favorite points while walking around the city, such as the nostalgic townscapes with history and the mountains covered with clouds on rainy days. ▼▼▼ First of all, let me introduce you to the Japanese paper making studio, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills. At the workshop, you can see the molds used in the technique of mold rakusui paper, and experience making Japanese paper using mold rakusui paper. (Depending on the day, we may not be able to tour the studio, and in that case we may use video to explain.) ▼▼▼ After the paper-making experience, visit the Echizen Washi specialty shop "RYOZO" attached to the studio. Let's take a peek. "In order to continue as a production area, I want people to know about the various washi papermaking workshops in this production area." With this in mind, RYOZO offers a variety of washi accessories from the washi papermaking workshops in the production area in addition to its own products. increase. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Mr. Yanase what kind of workshop they are made in. ▼▼▼ After visiting Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill, we will walk to Nagata Paper Mill. The retro workshop where you can feel the times is the workshop of craftsmen who have been making Japanese paper for generations. At the workshop, you can hear directly from craftsmen about the raw materials of washi, the role of machines, and washi made by various methods. ▼▼▼ After the tour, go to the attached shop. In a complete turn from a workshop that makes large Japanese paper, cute Japanese paper accessories that tickle the hearts of women are lined up. There are also a wide variety of items such as business card holders, torinoko notebooks, and stamp books made from Japanese paper. You may be able to find unique items that catch your eye with unisex designs. After leaving Nagata Paper Mill, walk to your next destination. ▼▼▼ At the end of the trip, visit Otaki Shrine and Okamoto Shrine, which enshrine the god of paper. Kawakami Gozen, the only god of Japanese paper, is enshrined, and the precincts have a calm and soothing atmosphere. You will be overwhelmed by the shrine building with a cypress bark roof designated as an important cultural property of the country! ▼▼▼ And the tour ends here. Finally, we will take a commemorative photo etc. Travel to Imadate, the town watched over by the god of Japanese paper, and experience the techniques and thoughts of craftsmen. Why don't you visit the production area of ​​Echizen Washi?

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• Age 18～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

This is the lady sommelier association. At a Japanese-style apartment in Roppongi, you can casually learn how to wear kimono, matcha green tea, and manners in a Japanese-style room. No need to bring anything. Participation by one person is also very welcome! The kimono obi uses a light obi that has already been shaped, so you can easily put it on yourself. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Dressing practice Let's try dressing yourself. Since the obi uses a light obi that has already been shaped, it is surprisingly easy to wear a kimono. ②Put on the kimono and make matcha tea. At this time, I will also tell you the minimum drinking manners! Japanese sweets are also included. ③Learn how to behave in a Japanese-style room while wearing a kimono.You will learn the minimum manners in a Japanese-style room and how to behave neatly in a kimono.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:40

～Guided tour around Lake Kawaguchi overlooking Mt. ~ Mr. Itchiku Kubota, who was fascinated by "Tsujigahana dyeing" in the Muromachi period and tried to revive it in modern times, developed his own Tsujigahana "Itchiku Tsujigahana". This is a guided tour where you can deeply feel the culture of traditional Japanese dyeing and kimono, and enjoy the beauty of them up close. [About KURURI Fuji-san] What is KURURI Fuji-san? It is a one-day tour around Fuji-san that departs from Kawaguchiko Station and is planned and implemented by Mt.Fuji Prefectural Tours. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

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