Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 4

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

The Junmai sake, brewed with locally harvested sake rice and the traditional Akita-style cold brewing method by Toji Yamauchi, is highly regarded as "the sake of the divine dance village." It won the gold medal at the 2023 New Sake Tasting Competition and the "Excellent Award" for the third consecutive year at the 2024 Akita Prefecture Sake Competition in the Akita Prefecture Rice Division. With the full cooperation of the brewery "Oonogawa" in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to harvesting, fermentation, pressing, and bottling. The second part is an experience of "washing rice", "steaming rice", "making koji" and "making yeast starter"! After learning about the Akita-style three-stage brewing method and the mechanism of sake fermentation and multiple parallel fermentation, you can enjoy a tour of the brewery with the brewers. There will also be a tasting and sales event for precious sake! =====================================================The third installment is finally the "New Sake Pressing Experience" ★ Look forward to it! A special edition, "New Sake Enjoyment Party (scheduled to be held on December 19th)" will also be on sale! =========================================================9:00 Meet at Oonagawa Co., Ltd. (169 Omori, Omori-cho, Yokote-shi, Akita Prefecture), followed by orientation and changing clothes, etc.9:30-10:30 Experience sake brewing (contents change depending on application period)10:30-11:30 Tour of the brewery (until Oonagawa sake is made)11:30-12:30 Tasting and sales, then disband

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 17:30

This is Tokiwa Co., Ltd. The fresh fish that the chefs prepare right in front of you is superb! The delicate knife skills are also a highlight. Sushi, the soul food of Japan, is so fresh that it melts in your mouth. (10 pieces, soup included) A special sushi lunch in the "Former Kashino Family Residence," a nationally registered tangible cultural property, is an extraordinary experience. In the summer, you can enjoy fireworks in the atmospheric garden from evening to night!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

This is Tokiwa Co., Ltd.! You can enjoy delicious rice balls, a Japanese soul food, made by a chef in the "Former Kashino Family Residence," a registered tangible cultural property of the country. (Pickles and soup included) The Japanese tradition of "decorative cutting" up close is a highlight! You can also taste four types of Japanese tea along with your lunch. This experience is unique in that you can drink Awa Bancha, a specialty of Tokushima.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

We are Tokiwa Co., Ltd.! We will guide you through the "Former Kashino Family Residence," which is registered as a national tangible cultural property. You can also enjoy the atmosphere of picking seasonal snacks blooming in the garden. You can also experience an extraordinary space by tasting the chef's carefully prepared 24 seasonal dishes in a course format.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

One unit of twisting is 1 kilogram of clay. One unit of potter's wheel is 2 kilograms of clay. You can make about 2 pieces with 1 kilogram. For potter's wheel, it's about 4 pieces. It takes 2 to 3 hours. Many people feel that the time passes in a flash. It takes at least three months to fire the pottery and send it to you cash on delivery.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Handmade chopstick rest experience in Naha! A short experience class to make your own original chopstick rest using the gold lacquering technique. Recommended for beginners and tourists, you can easily participate.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 17:00

This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00

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

This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can experience assembling your own original abacus. We are also preparing a class experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through the completed abacus. The class is a valuable experience where you can actually take part in classes attended by local children. Please rest assured that the instructor will be teaching in English. After the experience, you can take home your abacus and a certificate in Japanese.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Experience cute Japanese writing with a "brush pen." Your favorite one will be mailed to the address of your choice! After practicing some basic calligraphy with a textbook, you will be asked to write in your favorite style on postcards featuring Japanese scenery. You will write on five postcards in total. Once you have completed one, you will choose one postcard and mail it to yourself or to a family member or friend via a Japanese post office. You will be able to take home the brush pen you used. We will provide the postcards for you. You can mail one and take the remaining four home with you. Why not enjoy cute Japanese kanji and hiragana?

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.Continue your winter exploration on Day 2. ＜Matsumoto Castle and City Walk Course＞Walk through the traditional street in Matsumoto, and see one of Japan's most beautiful and well-preserved historic castle.After the tour, you will be dropped off at Nagano Station.Transport cost back to Tokyo or anywhere else is not included.※Minimum number of participants on the day 2: 4pax

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.Continue your winter exploration on Day 2. ＜Snow Monkeys Course＞See Japan's famous hot-spring-bathing snow monkeys in winter.Note: It takes more than 30 minutes to walk from the car park to Jigokudani Yaen-koen. We will provide crampons for your safety.※Minimum number of participants on the day 2: 4pax

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Join the Premium event at Zenkoji Temple and Enjoy the Beautiful Winter tour in Nagano.24th, 25th, 26th January, 2025＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞Zenkoji is one of Japan's most important and popular temples, located in Nagano.Founded in the 7th century, it houses the first Buddhist statue ever brought to Japan. A visit to Zenkoji is said to grant spiritual merit, and its main hall, designated a National Treasure, is a must-see This is a great chance to join the premium event of ＜Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring ``The Drops of God''＞planned on 24th, 25th, 26th January 2025 in Nagano.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in the serene Matsushima Bay. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A special experience of tasting food served to samurai during the Edo period in a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The meal will be savored in the large hall of the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special experience involves renting out the entire venue, which flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in modern times, and tasting a meal that would have been served to samurai. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere of a post town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, as well as the atmosphere of good old Japan.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

This program offers an opportunity to experience Japanese history, culture, and art in depth. You will experience a traditional Japanese culture workshop in a large hall that is a nationally registered tangible cultural property in a historic post town. In the process of creating a work of art with your own hands using traditional techniques and materials, you will come into contact with Japanese aesthetic sense and the spirit of crafts. Enjoy a special time experiencing traditional Japanese culture and savoring the joy of handmade items. (Japanese kite making, reed brush making, matcha experience, Japanese binding, tsumami zaiku, mizuhiki zaiku, etc.)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

This is a special experience where you can enjoy the local dish "Kurawanka Gozen" and the traditional sweet "Kurawanka Mochi" in the historic post town of Hirakata. You will taste dishes made with seasonal ingredients that reflect the local climate and history, as well as traditional sweets with a long history. The meal will be tasted inside the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special place flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and later as a ryokan (Japanese inn), and you can enjoy Japanese food culture and the spirit of hospitality while feeling the history and atmosphere.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:50

Nokogiriyama is known as a low-profile mountain on the Boso Peninsula. On its southern side is the grounds of Nippon-ji Temple, the imperial temple of Emperor Shomu, which will celebrate its 1,300th anniversary in 2025. This plan is a half-day tour to experience the charms of Nokogiriyama Nippon-ji Temple, starting from JR Yasuda Station, walking along the main approach to the temple and climbing Nokogiriyama from the mountain gate. Once inside the Nippon-ji Temple grounds, you can enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the tallest Buddha statue in Japan (as a seated statue and rock-carved Buddha), as well as the 1,500 arhat statues arranged on the mountainside. Climb the stairs to the top of the mountain, pass by the famous photo spots "Hell Peek" and "Hyakushaku Kannon", and then use the ropeway to return down the mountain.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A short, fun experience in Naha of making gold-laced accessories. Recommended for beginners and tourists. You can make your own earrings. In gold-laced accessories, the broken parts are called "scenery", and each one has a completely different look. Why not turn your unique "scenery" into an accessory, one of a kind, and wear it casually?

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 15:10

Nagatoro, a designated national natural monument and scenic spot, has been designated for 100 years this year. The beauty of its scenery has been loved by many people since ancient times, and there are many places associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, who is the face of the new 10,000 yen banknote. Please spend a special time admiring the illuminated Japanese gardens in the autumn colors of Nagatoro. ◆Main itinerary Nagatoro Station (meet at 15:10, depart 15:30) = bus = [Nagatoro Trick Art Yurin Club (Twilight Trick Art)] ... walk ... [Twilight Teahouse BAR (special dinner)] ... walk ... [Hotoyama Shrine (illuminated)] = bus = [Tsuki no Ishi Momiji Park and others (illuminated)] (ends at 19:20) ⇒ Bus transfer to Seibu Chichibu Station (arrives at 19:50)

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and experience a flower arrangement lesson. First, after arriving, you will arrange flowers using seasonal flowers. After arranging the flowers, display your beautiful arrangement in front of the garden and take lots of wonderful photos. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse, which was built in the Meiji period. There are three storehouses and six small gardens, so you can feel the seasonal breeze. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

If you are visiting Hida Takayama, you will definitely see this doll! Why not try making a Sarubobo yourself? It is a full-fledged experience that starts with stuffing the body with cotton and then sewing it together with a needle and thread, and is fun for both children and adults. (For children, we ask that a parent or guardian help with the experience.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 20:30

[What is Samurai Cafe?] It is a "participatory period drama entertainment" where customers come on stage and have a great time becoming the leading roles in a period drama. It is an entertainment show that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, with plenty to see, such as sword fighting and action between samurai and ninja, and a gorgeous and luxurious procession of courtesans!

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