【Afternoon(12～3 p.m.)】 Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 45

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We deepen our understanding of Japanese culture through calligraphy. An experienced calligraphy instructor will help you carefully. Foreign guests are very well received. In addition, we can respond to experiences in groups (maximum 24 people) visiting Japan for seminars and Events. You can enjoy it in combination with Yanaka walk. There are also option to print on colored paper, write your name, and print on your T-shirt. Please feel free to Contact us us. Today, when you rarely have the chance to use a brush, how about recalling your childhood? Or I hope you can calm down in calligraphy and touch the Japanese tradition. There are only a few people who learn traditional culture in modern times, but you can understand the spirit inherited in daily life.

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• Age 4～Age 80
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You can enjoy the charm of Osaka by strolling around Osaka Castle and Dotonbori in a kimono and experiencing a tea ceremony. You can wear a kimono and visit Osaka's famous spots such as Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. You can enjoy the shining neon night view unique to Osaka, which you cannot see in Kyoto or Nara, in a kimono. We have a wide variety of kimonos for adults and children, for men and women. We welcome couples, families, and groups of friends. We have a kimono that is perfect for any group. About an 8-minute walk southeast from Yodoyabashi Station on the subway. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ~ Start After visiting the store, you will be accepted and choose a kimono. ② Treatment starts Once you have decided on the kimono and obi, you can start dressing. If you wish, you can also have your hair set for an additional fee. ③ Exit ~ Osaka Sightseeing Once you have finished dressing and hair setting, you can go out to your favorite tourist spots. Enjoy Osaka to your heart's content. ④ Please return to the store by the time you return and return the kimono.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 3～4 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 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

You can enjoy the charm of Osaka by strolling around Osaka Castle and Dotonbori in a kimono and experiencing a tea ceremony. You can wear a kimono and visit Osaka's famous spots such as Osaka Castle and Dotonbori. You can enjoy the shining neon night view unique to Osaka, which you cannot see in Kyoto or Nara, in a kimono. We have a wide variety of kimonos for adults and children, for men and women. We welcome couples, families, and groups of friends. We have a kimono that is perfect for any group. About an 8-minute walk southeast from Yodoyabashi Station on the subway. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ~ Start After visiting the store, you will be accepted and choose a kimono. ② Treatment starts Once you have decided on the kimono and obi, you can start dressing. If you wish, you can also have your hair set for an additional fee. ③ Exit ~ Osaka Sightseeing Once you have finished dressing and hair setting, you can go out to your favorite tourist spots. Enjoy Osaka to your heart's content. ④ Please return to the store by the time you return and return the kimono.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

We offer the opportunity to experience the tea ceremony in kimono, which offers a glimpse of Japan's exquisite beauty! We are ready to propose you the followings;・Witness the intricate process of making matcha tea, which embodies the essence of Japanese tea culture.※ You can enjoy both professionally prepared matcha and your own matcha.* For those who need it, we will also provide a table, chairs, and other equipment to avoid leg pain from sitting on the floor.・Being dressed Yukata (summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time.※ I offer authentic kimonos made from silk, produced in the traditional way.※ You can choose from more than 50 Yukata or Kimono to wear on the day.・Taking a walk dressed with Yukata or Kimono together with AKIZAKURA's Kimono Upcycled Umbrella.・During a walk, I show you the stylish walking-manner with Yukata and Kimono, way of sitting-down, and pattern of behavior.・Of course, you can have a lot of commemorative photos at a A local shrine and a tea room, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.At the heart of our experience lies the mesmerizing tea ceremony experience – a ritual that transcends mere sips of tea and delves into the realm of mindfulness and respect.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

The Tokushima Organic Farming Support Center, a school that is normally only available to farmers, is a training facility where you can learn techniques from soil preparation to harvesting for organic vegetable cultivation. Here you can learn about the reasons for the deliciousness of organic vegetables, their health and ethical consumption. You can shop at Tokushima's largest market for organic vegetables and ethical products. ～ Flow of the day ～ 1. Basic knowledge of organic vegetables (what is organic vegetables? Nutritional value of vegetables) 2. Experience harvesting in the field attached to the training facility and compare eating organic vegetables with general vegetables 3. Based on what you have learned, enjoy shopping at Tokushima's largest direct production market, "Aisai Hiroba" * Vegetables that you have experienced harvesting as a take-out gift (* You may not be able to get them depending on the season)

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Fireworks festival, Summer festival, the season when beer garden and yukata look good. A yukata that is lustrous and chases at a glance. I would like you to enjoy Japanese culture at ease. After wearing the yukata, we will guide you to the Japanese-style garden full of Japanese atmosphere in Daisen Park, which is famous for its ancient tombs. A light green tea experience is also available. (In the Japanese garden, free action, guidance Ticket Up to purchase. We will pick you up in 90 minutes. )

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Fireworks festival Summer festival, this season where beer garden and yukata look good. Wear a yukata and enjoy the different summer. After wearing a yukata, a light green tea experience is also available.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Kyo's popular NO.1 plan! Since you have various kimonos from new kimonos to classic patterns, popular designs, you'll surely find your Favorite . It is a great satisfaction plan that we have everything from sandals and drawstrings. option hair set and studio shooting are also available! We are cleaning every time at our maintenance factory, so we offer clean costumes! We will also keep your luggage for free! Please enjoy Kyoto sightseeing with Favorite kimono.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

Discover the perfect harmony of scientific wellness and traditional Japanese culture in Kyoto's hidden gem Shimabara District. Led by certified Onsen Care Instructors, this experience offers relaxation, education, and personal transformation through the art of authentic public bathing.・Hands-On Bathing ExperienceUndergo a pre-bathing health assessment to ensure safety and create a baseline for measuring post-bath benefits. Engage in a hands-on, guided bathing. Separate sessions for men and women. Immerse yourself in a self-guided bathing session, allowing your instincts and preferences to lead the way. Complete with a post-bathing health check to assess the impact of your experience.

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• Age 20～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is a special sommelier original plan where you can wear a kimono and learn the basics of wine together! Dressing uses a light belt that has already been shaped, so you can wear a kimono surprisingly easily. Practice dressing with two types of kimono. If you can wear a kimono by yourself, you can also learn the basic knowledge and manners of wine that will be useful in your life. No need to bring anything! It will be held casually at a bar in Ginza, so you can participate comfortably.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Experience archery at a temple in Noshiro City at the foot of the Shirakami Mountains, a World Natural Heritage site. It is an experience that even beginners can do. After changing into a kimono, you will listen to an explanation of the history, spirit, and tools of kyudo at a quiet private dojo at Keisho-ji Temple near Noshiro's famous Kaze no Matsubara. After that, the instructor will carefully teach you how to do archery. The bow will be drawn while receiving advice for about an hour, and finally a competition will be held by all participants. The instructor is the chief priest of Keisho-ji Temple and a veteran with over 50 years of archery experience. Hanako, a Bernese mountain dog, is also waiting for you in the precincts.The entrance is not in front of the temple, but on the Kaze no Matsubara side. ~ Flow of the day ~ ①Greetings/change of clothes 15 minutes ②Introduction about Kyudo 15 minutes ③Demonstration and experience (break in the middle) 60 minutes ④Mini competition 15 minutes ⑤Commemorative photo and drink service ⑥End

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:30

Why don't you participate in the old-fashioned New Year's event "Mitsuba light" (Osaito) and experience Yamasato's New Year event? ～ Flow of the On the day ～ ①Snow lantern making 60 minutes ②Dango tree making) 60 fins ③Dinner 90 minutes ④Side 100 minutes ⑤Tamakon 30 minutes ⑥Bath, bedtime ⓻Dissolution after breakfast

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 14:30

Why don't you spend time relaxing and experiencing the traditional New Year event with locals? ~On the day~ of flow ① rice cake with 60 minutes ② offerings making (your take-away) 60 minutes ③ dinner 90 minutes ④ game or bathing 100 minutes ⑤ Year over buckwheat 30 minutes ⑥ New Year's visit to a Shinto shrine 30 minutes ⓻ breakfast after the dissolution 90 minutes

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Rent a traditional house with an irori hearth, Toro - a house that spins history - and enjoy the local tastes of autumn with the experience of making your own gohei mochi. This plan includes a robatayaki food set using the irori hearth. Our staff will prepare the fire in the hearth and the ingredients. All you have to do is light the fire in the hearth and enjoy it at your own convenience. Enjoy a casual and gourmet trip to Shinshu. [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Pickled Nozawana Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Clean spring water flows from the Southern Alps, and delicious rice is cultivated. Let's use this locally grown rice to make local dishes of this area together^^ Miso, which is essential for gohei mochi, is also locally grown! We will make several types of miso to suit your preferences, such as sweet miso, walnut miso, and sansho miso, and use them in gohei mochi. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the precious experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! ~Experience timetable~ ◆ Arrival We serve Takato Houjicha, a traditional tea from Ina. Take your time drinking tea and exploring the traditional Japanese house! ◆ Let's cook rice in a clay pot! Let's start cooking right away, first cook rice in a clay pot♪ ◆ Let's make miso sauce! Secret miso sauce ^^ You'll find yourself tasting it ^^;;; ◆ Let's make dumplings! Stick them together with your hands! It's the old-fashioned way of making them, and children will definitely have fun! ◆Meals Light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the locally grown autumn flavors and the gohei mochi you just made.---------------- [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set We cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day you arrive, so they are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the above plan, we will only accept reservations and will provide them if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only provide ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

Professional cyclists will lead the way and support safe and fun cycling. It is a great opportunity to improve your skills while receiving advice from professionals. Course setting adopted for "Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2024": You can participate at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery and tourist spots.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

This is a bicycle tour that takes you around the historical and cultural sites of Okagaki-machi while admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki-machi. The tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a foreign language speaking guide. After the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki-machi and refuel while enjoying the local cuisine.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 13:00

While riding your bike and admiring the beautiful sea and mountains of Okagaki Town, you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits that Okagaki Town is proud of and making sweets using those fruits. This tour will be accompanied by a local tourist guide and a guide who can speak a foreign language. After completing the tour, you can stay overnight in Okagaki Town and refuel while enjoying the local flavors.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 1 Day or more
• 13:30

This special 2-day/1-night tour led by a fireworks specialist and a local guide is going to be incredible. We'll be visiting an open factory in Tsubame-Sanjo, a town full of professional craftsmen who sharpen knives and so much more! And then, you'll get to experience the absolutely amazing river fireworks at the Nagaoka Festival, which is one of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan! On this incredible tour, you'll get to experience the amazing Japanese artisan skills that have been passed down from generation to generation by countless talented craftsmen.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Wearing a kimono, you will visit places such as Aoba Castle Ruins, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, and Zuihoden, all of which are associated with Date culture. ① Dress up beautifully by wearing a kimono at a rental kimono shop. ② Meet with a professional photographer at the shooting location. Aoba Castle Ruins, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, Zuihoden, etc., use the circular sightseeing bus Loople. ③ Shooting by a professional photographer. We are also particular about props such as Japanese umbrellas. ④ After shooting, deliver the data online on the spot. In these days, when Instagrammable is important, you can choose the ultimate photo from your travels♪ As for the shooting locations, we chose Aoba Castle Ruins and Osaki, which are places related to Date culture and are suitable for Japanese clothing. Hachimangu, Zuihoden, etc.

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

Hakata dolls are a local craft with a history of over 400 years. On this tour, you will visit the most famous Hakata doll shop in Hakata and experience painting Hakata dolls with an instructor (Japanese speaking). The one-of-a-kind doll is perfect as a souvenir for yourself as a memory of your trip to Fukuoka!

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Zazen is the basis of Soto sect teachings. Dogen Zenji, the founder of the Soto sect of Buddhism, states the following in his Fukan Zazengi: "The zazen I am talking about is not a meditation practice. It is simply a joyful and peaceful practice, a realization of the practice of full enlightenment." It is the entrance to The essence of Koshoji's zazen is elegant and elegant simplicity. When you want to calm your body and mind in a busy day. When you want to be free from pain and mental anguish. It doesn't matter what the reason is for starting zazen. Sit with a quiet mind and make time for yourself.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

[Limited time plan from September to November] Old folk house Toro - a house that spins history - is available for exclusive use! This is a food set plan where you can light a fire in the hearth and enjoy locally produced ingredients. It can be used for both lunch and dinner. The staff will light the hearth and prepare the ingredients. You can light the ingredients yourself and enjoy it freely. ◆Example of food set◆ [Irori grilling plan menu] Assortment of mushrooms and autumn vegetables Shinshu salmon Shinshu premium beef Clay pot rice Nozawana pickles [From September 26th, we will serve new rice] Ina Valley is one of the leading grain regions in Nagano Prefecture! Our proud Matsutake rice is made with delicious local rice made with clean spring water from the Southern Alps. Enjoy a luxurious holiday where you can enjoy the rare experience of lighting a fire in the hearth right in front of you and the gourmet food of Shinshu at the same time! [Mid-September to mid-October] Matsutake mushroom option: 15,000 yen/set As we cannot guarantee that matsutake mushrooms will be picked in the mountains on the day of your visit, matsutake mushrooms are not included in the regular hearth grilling plan. If you would like to add matsutake mushrooms to the plan above, please make a reservation only, and they will be provided only if they are available. Payment is also required at check-out. As you will be cooking the meal yourself, you can also make the clay pot rice included in the plan into matsutake rice. This is a selfish request from us to only serve ingredients picked in the local mountains, but it is a plan and option that allows you to enjoy the ultimate luxury. Please understand this before making your reservation.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:45

You can enjoy a fashionable Urasenke style matcha experience in the lounge of NISHIYAMA RYOKAN in the center of Kyoto. A luxurious plan where you can enjoy and enjoy delicious matcha and drink it wonderfully ♪ Would you like to fully enjoy Kyoto matcha? You can experience up to 8 adults or up to 4 pairs of parents and children in one experience. The host will give a polite lecture, so even first-timers are welcome! [For each group] One booklet of "First Tea Ceremony Experience" will be presented as a souvenir ♪

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 13:30

<What you can experience> ▼Experience contents-1 hour sushi making experience using ZOOM- ① Instructor self-introduction ② Explanation of precautions, goals and points for sushi making experience ③ Sushi ingredients Let's study Japanese! ④ Start making sushi 8 pieces of sushi (7 nigiri sushi and 1 gunkan) ⑤ Take a picture of the finished sushi and send it to the teacher! It's OK to share on Instagram! ⑥Graduation Ceremony *Participants from overseas must prepare the ingredients for making sushi in advance. *Regarding the preparation of material and shari We will contact you directly from the day you make a reservation until the day of the experience. *For those who participate from Japan, we have a pattern that you prepare yourself above and a separate delivery service for Sushi Kid from the official website, so you can purchase it from there. <Ingredients for making sushi> Shari 200g per person *How to make sushi rice: Add vinegar to freshly cooked rice. (1kg=70ml) After that, use a rice paddle to cut and mix. Mix well and let cool for 20-30 minutes.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

Experience School at Sayama 's tea farmer, Yokotaen. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. While enjoying simple rural scenery and nature, you can study tea.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

A tea farmer at Iruma, an experiencing School at Ikenoya-en. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. You can study tea while watching the vast tea fields.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

A tea farmer at Iruma, an experiential School at Nishizawa Garden. Many valuable experiences such as tea picking, tea brewing, tea Factory tour so on. You can study tea while dropping in nearby Zen temple.

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