Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 29

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Welcome to Kawaguchi, one of the first post towns on the ancient Nikko Onari Kaido highway, which once connected Edo (modern day Tokyo) with the temple and shrine-filled city of Nikko. Your guide will meet you at Shakujouji Temple, just a short walk from the station, ready to take you into a day in the life of a shogun traveling to Nikko to pay their respects at Toshogu Shrine. Generations of Tokugawa shoguns, who ruled over Japan during the Edo period, stopped here during their journeys. Your guide will give you an overview of this history, before taking part in a Buddhist blessing ritual. Then get a true taste of Edo cuisine, by enjoying the same meal that shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ate during his visit to the temple on April 13, 1728. The menu was recorded in a historical chronicle, and an Edo food expert recreated each individual dish based on recipe books from the period. Finally, you will have the unique opportunity to try on a Takasagozome kimono, featuring elaborate patterns that were all the rage in the inner quarters of the shogun's court. Most people in Japan have never seen, let alone worn, a Takasago-dyed kimono!

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

Would you like to experience body painting of Japanese kanji and katakana? This is a body painting that draws realistically using a unique technique using an airbrush. An airbrush is a type of spray painting tool used for painting. It is completed in a short time (10 to 15 minutes) and the special paint is safe for the skin, so it is safe for children. First, choose your favorite Japanese and pattern design from the sample collection. After that, professional artists will use their skills to complete the body art, from applying the color to the final finishing. All you have to do is sit back and relax. You can observe how wonderful art is created. Body painting can also be designed with your own name or picture other than the sample collection. If you would like a design other than the sample collection, please contact us at the time of reservation. * Original designs other than the sample collection will incur an additional charge. Enjoy your trip to Japan coolly by wearing kanji and katakana that express the spirit of Japan!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

Why don't you try calligraphy in the room of Motoyotei, which overlooks Kamogawa River in Kyoto...We welcome not only foreign customers but also Japanese customers! Traditional calligraphy in Japanese culture makes you feel better.Let's try writing Kanji or your favorite character with sumi inkYou can write your favorite characters or apply your name to kanji and take them home as works.If you wish, we can give you a calligraphy certificate. It comes with tea and Japanese sweets as a gift.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Enjoy making a cup with a constellation appearing on its surface. It is a modern adaptation of the traditional technique known as Hotarute, and when a light is placed inside, the light shines through and appears. Once the shape is created by hand-forming (making the board), the constellation is inserted and the piece is complete. Our staff will provide you with careful support. There is a coordinate template for the 12 constellations, so it is easy to determine the hole positions. Our staff will assist you with the other constellations. ■ Course Outline 1. Preparation and Explanation (10 minutes) 2. Hand-forming (30 minutes) 3. Drawing the constellation and drilling holes (20 minutes) 4. Firing and completion 2 months later * Glazing and firing are left to us

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can learn the Awaji knot and the Daki Awaji knot, which can be said to be the basics of mizuhiki crafts. After practicing, you will make two chopstick rests. You can take home the mizuhiki that you did not use in the kit, so you can make two more chopstick rests in different colors. You can also add optional parts (extra charge) to make it an accessory. * We will inform you about options on the day. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Sitting, explanation (5 minutes) ② Opening the kit ③ Production (30 minutes) ④ Drying the glue (10 minutes) ⑤ Wrapping and cleaning up (5 minutes)

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• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A plan where you can enjoy throwing fans while wearing Heian period aristocratic costumes! Tosenkyo is a traditional indoor game that originated in Kyoto. A fan is thrown at a target called a "butterfly," and points are given based on the position of the fan and how the butterfly falls. It is a plan that you can enjoy with friends, family, or even by yourself! Would you like to enjoy an elegant time wearing an elegant Heian period costume?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

Using the 120 minutes of the time, it is a plan that you can experience up to painting from pottery in hand forming. If you want to keep the feeling of gratitude in handmade goods, to present to your parents at the wedding, the celebration of the silver wedding anniversary, in commemoration of the birthday of the child, how about commemoration and celebration of the sixtieth birthday. It is a popular plan.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

With this plan, you can make a kaleidoscope in 30 minutes. Made of paper yen put the only mirrors in the cylinder in a triangle, the tip of the Akuriruke - the glass pieces placed in the vinegar, it connects with the paper tube. Choose your favorite colored paper and paste it on a paper tube. The tip can be removed, so you can enjoy various materials. The colored glass has rounded corners so children are safe. The structure is very simple, but you can enjoy the world of kaleidoscope!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town, which was selected as one of Japan's top 100 beautiful villages, grows so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and still produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At the Wazuka tea plantation, we offer a Wazuka tea picking experience from March to November. You can take all the tea leaves you pick home with you. Please feel free to enjoy the tea bath and tea leaf tempura♪Also, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Nara Park from Wazuka Town, so you can also plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara♪

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• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /Over 6 hours on the day

Introducing a new, high-quality adult yukata plan! Made of "cotton and linen material," it is breathable and extremely comfortable to wear. In addition, since linen is woven into the fabric, it has an attractive natural texture♪ Mode Marie's yukata plan allows you to rent not only the kimono, but also the obi and accessories, so you can use it with ease. ■Please return the kimono by 5:00 p.m. on the day of return, or directly to the store between 10:00 and 5:00 p.m. the following day. If you are late, an extension fee will be charged. Note: If you use the service on a Monday, you will have to return it on Wednesday. (As the store is closed on Tuesdays)

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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 10～Age 255
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At Yoko Furuya's solo exhibition (focusing on her gold-lacquered works), we will be holding a tea ceremony by Nakamura Josen, head of the Kogetsuku Enshu school of Zen tea ceremony. The tea ceremony will use gold-lacquered tea bowls. Why not enjoy a cup of matcha in a hideaway in Ginza surrounded by solid wood? It will be a tea ceremony held on a table, so please feel free to come.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

This is the annual New Year's tea party of Tsubozuki Enshu Zen Tea Ceremony. The event will be held at the Jiro Obutsu Memorial Hall, located in the scenic Port View Hill Park. It doesn't matter what style of manners you follow. Anyone can participate. It's okay even if you have no experience or don't understand the etiquette. Please come dressed in comfortable clothes, even if you are not wearing a kimono. We will teach you how to drink tea from scratch. While strolling around Motomachi, Chinatown, Yamate, and Yokohama, why not refresh your thoughts on the new year by drinking matcha?

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• Age 5～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

Special price for a limited time only! ⇒ The cheapest price around Kyoto Station! Introducing the basic kimono rental (pair plan). Recommended for kimono and yukata dates in Kyoto, as well as girls' trips and men's trips! Please feel free to apply as a pair, whether you are a friend, partner, or couple. Applications for multiple pairs are also possible! In addition to basic patterns, we have a wide variety of kimonos, including antique and retro styles. For an additional 1,100 yen, you can also choose a lace kimono! We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also offer a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode! If you are having trouble with your outfit, please feel free to consult our staff. [Route introduction from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and a taxi stand are right in front of you, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi ・Kiyomizu-dera area: 15 minutes from city bus 206 / 10 minutes by taxi ・Kinkaku-ji: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take city bus 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total *Approximately 45 minutes if you take city bus 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi ・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi ・Toji: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi [Set contents] ・Women's kimono or yukata, obi (half-width obi), tabi, sandals, bag (some fees apply), underwear and accessories necessary for dressing, obiage and obijime service ・Men's kimono or yukata, underwear, obi, tabi, sandals, bag [Return time] Kimono rental by 18:00 on the day Please return the item to the Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi store. If you are going to be returning the item by the designated time, please contact us. *We also have a next-day return option, so please ask at the store. [Other options available]・Hair set, up style 1,100 yen, down style 1,650 yen・Bag upgrade 550 yen・Fur small 550 yen, large 1100 yen・Lace inner 550 yen・Lace sleeve 550 yen・Add wrinkled heko obi 550 yen・Add obi decoration 550 yen・Half obi (male) rental fee 550 yen・Lace haori rental fee 1,100 yen・Half obi ⇒ Fukuro obi Taiko knot 3,300 yen・Half obi ⇒ Fukuro obi Kazami knot 4,400 yen・Change return time to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen・Extend rental by 1 day (return next day 10:00-18:00) 2,200 yenYou can also change to a lace kimono, black tomesode, or furisode on the day!・Change to lace kimono +1,100 yen ・Change to black kimono +4,400 yen ・Change to long-sleeved kimono +8,800 yen

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can go sightseeing wearing Oguri Kimono Salon's original Kyoto yukata. Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the night! This is a next-day return plan that allows you to leisurely sightsee for one day. (*Please return the item by noon the next day.) We have a wide variety of Kyoto yukatas that are rarely worn in Okinawa♪ We also have yukata in men's and children's sizes. Would you like to walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a yukata? ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to a world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO).

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

You can go sightseeing wearing a retro, cute, and girly patterned yukata. Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the night! This is a next-day return plan that allows you to leisurely sightsee for one day. (*Please return it by noon the next day.)Would you like to walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a yukata? Lace innerwear and sandals are also available as options, so you can enjoy a total coordination. ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to a world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO).

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

You can go sightseeing wearing a yukata with Okinawan traditional dyed ``Bingata'' pattern. Recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the night! This is a next-day return plan that allows you to leisurely sightsee for a day. (*Please return it by noon the next day.)Would you like to take a walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a bingata yukata? We also have plans that include hair styling ♪ ~ Oguri Kimono Salon ~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to the world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO). Masu.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is a plan where you can sightsee while wearing Oguri Kimono Salon's original Kyoto yukata. We have a wide variety of Kyoto yukata, which are rarely worn in Okinawa.We also provide hair styling for women. Would you like to walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a yukata? This is a special plan for couples only♪ ~ Oguri Kimono Salon ~ Based on the concept of "Freedom for Kimono", we introduce a free way of dressing to the world where conservative style was the norm (KIMONO). I am.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is a plan that allows you to sightsee while wearing traditional Okinawan Ryukyu costumes. Women also have their hair styled. Would you like to explore the streets of Okinawa in Ryuso clothing? This is a special plan for couples only♪ ~ Oguri Kimono Salon ~ Based on the concept of "Freedom for Kimono", we introduce a free way of dressing to the world where conservative style was the norm (KIMONO). I am.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is a plan where you can sightsee while wearing Oguri Kimono Salon's original Kyoto yukata. We have a wide variety of Kyoto yukatas that are rarely worn in Okinawa♪ We also have yukata in men's and children's sizes. Would you like to walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a yukata? ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to a world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO).

• For Rainy Days

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

This plan allows you to go sightseeing wearing a retro, cute, girly patterned yukata. (Only the fee for dressing and preparation is included. Hair styling is not included.) Why not stroll around the streets of Okinawa in a yukata? We also offer options such as lace innerwear and sandals, so you can enjoy a total coordination. ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of "Freedom in Kimono," we are introducing a free way of wearing kimono to the world where conservative styles were the norm.

• For Rainy Days

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

This is a plan where you can go sightseeing wearing a yukata with Okinawan traditional dyed ``Bingata'' pattern. Would you like to walk around the streets of Okinawa wearing a bingata yukata? We also have plans that include hair styling ♪ ~ Oguri Kimono Salon ~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to the world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO). Masu.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to go sightseeing wearing traditional Okinawan Ryukyu costumes. Why not stroll around the streets of Okinawa in Ryukyu clothing? Hair styling is also included for women. ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of "Freedom in Kimono", we are introducing a free way of dressing in the world of kimono, where conservative styles were the norm.

• For Rainy Days

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

This is a reasonable small experience plan where you can wear Ryukyu costumes. Wearing a kimono with Okinawan's traditional dyed pattern "Bingata" and a uchikake over it, you can freely enjoy taking photos in the store with your camera or mobile phone♪ (*We do not have a photo studio) Feel free to do so. I want to experience it! I just want to take photos in my free time between sightseeing! It is recommended for anyone who wants. ~Oguri Kimono Salon~ Based on the concept of ``Freedom for Kimono'', we introduce a free way of dressing to a world where conservative styles were the norm (KIMONO).

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00

A Japanese culture festival will be held near Shinjuku Station where you can enjoy exhibitions of swords and weapons, demonstrations by armored warriors, storytelling, and more. ★Display of real and valuable weapons such as swords, armor, matchlock guns, naginata, etc. and easy-to-understand explanation courses! ★Powerful performance of armored warriors! Ancient martial arts and self-defense experience classes are also available♪★Lecture by Matsumaro Kanda! The exhibition can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The stage program is as follows.・11:00 Lecture ・11:50 Armor demonstration + course "Swords and Arms" ・13:00 Ancient martial arts experience (trial fee 500 yen) ・13:40 Ancient martial arts demonstration ・14:00 Self-defense and crime prevention course (trial fee 500 yen) )・15:00 Lecture “Bushido in modern times”

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• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It will be a plan to make matcha by yourself. ① Please complete the reception 10 minutes before the start time. 2.Explanation about the experience 3.Experience making matcha (if requested, we will guide you through the order)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Strawberry picking experience & nabeyaki udon set plan! A set plan where you can make nabeyaki udon! Additional free up to 3 balls of raw eggs and udon! ! All-you-can-eat vegetables! There is no time limit, so please enjoy it together with the strawberry plan ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g) & nabeyaki udon making: 1,500 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & nabeyaki udon making & strawberry sweets making experience: 2,500 yen/person each Please gather. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time & nabeyaki udon set plan! Add up to 3 eggs and udon noodles for free! All-you-can-eat vegetables ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-You-Can-Eat Pears & Nabeyaki Udon Making: 1,500 yen/person ♪・Atago: The largest of the pears, it keeps for a long time and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. *We may not be able to harvest depending on the timing. At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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