Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 48

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making mini kamakura with high-quality snow in Yokote! You can also play in the snow if you wish. Anyone, such as families with children or those who want to experience the snow, can participate. Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, as a small New Year's event to worship the water god, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held on February 15th and 16th every year with a history of about 450 years, and there are about 100 kamakura with a height of about 3m throughout the city. It is famous for being made. In addition, about 2,000 "mini kamakura" are made by local people and children every year at the Yokote Minami Elementary School playground and the venue of Janosakigawara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make only one original mini kamakura in the world with the snow on the side of the heavy snowfall area, which is the home of such kamakura. After making a mini kamakura, take a hot drink with a hot drink. I will light a candle in the evening on the mini kamakura I made. Participants will also receive a "lighting corps" candle (with a case) and Yokote sweets!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Enjoy Kyoto kaiseki cuisine in a private room at a Japanese restaurant in Gion Hanamikoji, watch a maiko perform Kyoto dance, experience a tatami room play with a maiko, freedom to take photos, VIP private room plan, and a small group course. (Only one group can apply per day, and applications can be made for groups of 2 to 8 people) There will be 2 people.・Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine (including alcohol, free drinks) ・Maiko's Kyoto dance ・Talk with the maiko ・Ozashiki play experience with the maiko (Konpira boats, toratora, and bears appeared) ・Two-shot shoot with the maiko, group photo from 6:00 p.m. 2 hours (excluding Sundays and holidays) ◆ Plan Itinerary example ◆ 17:55 Go to the Japanese restaurant "Hanago" or "Kenkon" on Gion Hanamikoji Street. Start at 18:00 Meal Enjoy seasonal Kyoto kaiseki cuisine. All drinks are free, including alcohol. 18:30 Chat with Maiko, experience playing in a tatami room, taking photos ・Experience playing in a tatami room with charming maikos such as ``Konpira Funen'' and ``Tora Tora,'' a rock-paper-scissors game born from Joruri. I'll have it. If there are a large number of participants, you can experience ``The Bear Appeared'' as a group. It's difficult to beat a maiko. Enjoy taking commemorative photos with the maiko. You can also take videos and photos of maiko performances and ozashiki play. Don't forget to take a photo with the maiko. Ends at 20:00 It will take approximately 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Lunch at a restaurant on Hanamikoji Street in Gion, watching a Kyoto dance performance by a maiko, playing in a tatami room with a maiko, free photography, a private room VIP plan, and a small group course. (Only one group per day can apply, please apply for groups of 2 to 8 people) There will be two maikos.・Lunch meal ・Watching maiko's Kyoto dance ・Talk with the maiko ・Ozashiki experience with maiko (Konpira Funen, Toratora, etc.) ・Take 2 shots with the maiko, free photo shoot, free video shoot 2 hours from 13:00 (Sunday・(Excluding public holidays) - Flow of the experience - 13:00 A banquet begins at a Japanese restaurant on Hanamikoji Street in Gion.A colorful Kyoto kaiseki lunch course will be prepared. Drinks (including alcohol) are free. Please enjoy the banquet with drinks provided by the cute maiko. Maiko Kyo-mai ~ An elegant dance performed by maiko in beautiful costumes. The dance performance is scheduled to include two songs, including "Gion Kouta." Please enjoy playing in the tatami room and chatting. ~ You can experience ozashiki games with charming maiko, such as ``Konpira Funans'' and ``Tora Tora,'' a rock-paper-scissors game born from Joruri. Ends at 15:00 - Disbands at the restaurant.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 15:00

At an elegant teahouse in Kyoto, you can watch a Kyoto dance performed by a maiko and enjoy a tatami room experience. Since it is reserved for couples and groups, we offer a maiko play experience in a private space. You can take your time and talk about things you wanted to know about maiko. Of course, you can take photos and videos, and one drink is included. (Only 2 applications are accepted per day, please apply in groups of 2 to 6 people) ~ Experience process ~ 13:25 Go to a tea house in Gion Higashi ~ Meet in front of Yasaka Shrine. The staff will take you to a tea shop. 13:30 Kyoto dance performance - An elegant dance performed by maiko in beautiful costumes. The dance performance is scheduled to include two songs, including "Gion Kouta." You can also shoot videos. Please enjoy chatting with the maiko and taking photos as well as talking with them. Ozashiki play experience - You can experience ozashiki play with Maiko, such as ``Konpira Funen'' and ``Tora Tora,'' a rock-paper-scissors game born from Joruri. 14:30 Experience ends

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

In this class you can learn how to make teriyaki chicken.Teriyaki chicken is a dish in which chicken is baked in a sweet sauce with soy sauce as the base.It is a typical home-style dish in Japan and one of the most popular bento dishes.Please come to this class to learn how to cook it in the authentic Japanese way and eat it together as lunch.Also, you can learn onigiri (rice ball) and tamagoyaki (omelet), which are indispensable Japanese home-style dishes. Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 participants.Our English-speaking instructor will support you side by side while chatting with you, so please relax and join us!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Do you know that there are many different types of sushi?In this class, you can learn how to make futomaki and temari sushi, both of which are perfect for parties.Futomaki is a thick roll of sushi topped with sushi rice and several ingredients on a sheet of nori.Temari-zushi is sushi topped with sashimi and vegetables on a round formed piece of rice.Both are characterized by their gorgeous appearance. In Japan, it is a popular dish for celebratory occasions.In the lesson, we will carefully teach you how to make them, so please join us. You can fully experience the meticulousness of Japanese cuisine.Also, you can learn how to make miso soup and tamagoyaki (omelet), two essential Japanese home-style dishes.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 students.English-speaking instructors will support you side by side with chats and care, so please relax and join the class!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

In this class, you can learn how to make inari sushi of a traditional Japanese dish.Inarizushi is fried tofu skin cooked in sweet dashi broth and filled with vinegared rice. In Japan, it has been eaten and enjoyed since the Edo period (about 400 years ago).The juicy taste of fried tofu fills your mouth as you eat it. Let's learn how to make this addictive recipe!Also, you can learn how to make miso soup, omelet, and spinach with sesame paste, which are indispensable Japanese home cooking.Classes are available for groups of 4 to 40 participants.Our English-speaking instructor will support you side by side while chatting with you, so why not relax and join us!We will bring you a fun time and delicious happiness.We look forward to meeting you all.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a local gathering. Guided by the chief priest, you will be guided through a memorial hall where you can view items of high historical value related to the Battle of Ishiyama, a battle fought with Oda Nobunaga. Afterwards, you can enjoy a peaceful moment of peace while looking out at the beautiful Japanese garden. Empty your mind by copying sutras, which is a form of meditation. You can forget about everyday stress and refresh your mind and body. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Parking available. You will receive a welcome drink and the chief priest will say a prayer. Sutra copying experience and visit to Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch Shojin ryori while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a plan that includes a taxi meeting at Takehara Station. The tour runs every Tuesday and Wednesday. After arriving at Chozenji Temple grounds, you will be welcomed with a Nembutsu prayer and a welcome drink by the chief priest, and then tour the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Hall within the grounds with commentary from the chief priest. Here, the flag of the Ishiyama Battle Army and the list of those killed in battle at Fort Amagasaki during the Battle of Ishiyama are preserved. This flag was used during the ``Battle of Ishiyama'' (1570-1580), a battle between Oda Nobunaga and his followers at Honganji Temple.At the request of the third chief priest Enzai, his followers, mainly members of the Fujiwara clan, organized Kihata-gumi, and along with the Mori army, they formed the Kihata-gumi. After setting sail and going to support Ishiyama, we will enjoy copying sutras in a vault overlooking a Japanese garden with the motif of ``heart.'' Afterwards, enjoy copying sutras in front of a beautiful Japanese garden. Sutra copying is a form of meditation. Meditation time will be a time to heal your everyday stress. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. This is a special cuisine and space that can only be enjoyed here. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at JR Takehara Station. Move to Chozenji. Sutra copying experience and visit to the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch at 11:30 AM Shojin Kaiseki cuisine while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden After this course, you will have free time. We recommend a free stroll through the Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District. Takehara City (Hiroshima Prefecture) Townscape Preservation District, known as the Japan Heritage ``Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District'' and ``Aki's Little Kyoto'', has been designated as one of the top 100 cityscapes, and was also designated as a Japan Heritage Site in 2019. Ta. Takehara is said to have first been cultivated as a manor land for Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto during the Heian period under the Private Property Law of Konta Eiten. During the Muromachi period, Mori Motonari's third son Takakage (who was adopted by the Kobayakawa family and became Takakage Kobayakawa) spent his childhood there. Takakage was one of the people who received the ``Three Arrows' teachings'' from Motonari and supported the Mori clan system. Later, in the late Edo period, it developed through salt fields and sake brewing, and it is said that it boasted an 80% share of Hiroshima prefecture's salt production at the time. There are three sake breweries: Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Fujii Sake Brewery, and Nakao Jozo. Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whiskey, known as the ``father of Japanese whisky,'' is from Takehara. Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Masataka's birthplace, still operates in the townscape preservation district to this day. Around this time when salt and sake were developing, Rai Sanyo, a Confucian scholar and author of ``Japanese Foreign History,'' which had a great influence on the patriots at the end of the Edo period, was active. The former home of Sanyo's grandfather, Kiyoshi Yoriyoshi, is located in the townscape preservation district. (Excerpt from the Japan Historical Travel Association) At the annual Takehara Longing Road, the town is beautifully illuminated with candlelight and bamboo lanterns set in the townscape preservation district. The atmosphere of the old house leaking through the lattice door is also very atmospheric, giving you the illusion of having traveled back in time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00

Why don't you experience making soba noodles at Village IRORI, an old folk house built in the Meiji era with a hearth? Ina City, Nagano Prefecture is the birthplace of Shinshu Soba, and local soba noodle masters teach traditional handmade soba noodles that have been around for a long time. You can enjoy the struck soba on the spot. Please leave it to the soba noodle making master to boil delicious soba noodles and soba noodles! We will teach you how to boil delicious soba that you can enjoy at home. Shinshu soba craftsmen will teach you authentic handmade soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. Approximately 2 hours from arrival time to the end of meal (about 2.5 hours for a large number of 10 or more people) ◆ Start time is between 9:00 and 17:00, according to customer's request increase. As a guide: ・ For lunch, start at 10:30 to 12:00. ・ For dinner, start at 17:00 to 18:30.

• 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 7～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:30

We will introduce creative vegan dishes using fresh vegetables harvested at a vegetable farm nurtured by the rich nature of Osato Town, Miyagi Prefecture. Here you can enjoy dishes that make the most of local ingredients. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Reception and lecture (Restaurant L'Atelier in the pastoral-related town) ② Transfer to the farm ③ Town Marche (harvesting experience): Visit local farms, discover local ingredients, and enjoy communicating with farmers please. ④Vegan course meal (lunch): We will provide a unique vegan meal using fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients unique to Osato Town. ⑤Dissolution

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

[Plan for groups of 20 or more] This plan is suitable for group tours, as it is a simple dressing session, and the entire process from meeting to returning takes 3 hours. Kimono is popular among foreigners, but in reality, most people don't want to wear it for that long, and the majority of people are satisfied with just taking a quick photo in a kimono at a photo spot in Asakusa. This plan is recommended for busy guides who take photos in kimono at tourist spots in Asakusa in the morning, eat lunch, and then move on to the next step. (Example) Group of 30 people 10:00-10:40 Kimono selection and dressing 10:40-12:40 Stroll around Asakusa 12:40 Return Up to 60 people can be accommodated. We will split into two groups or make suggestions according to your wishes. Plan contents Kimono (yukata) / Obi / Undergarment / Footwear (including tabi socks) / Drawstring bag / Dressing / Luggage storage

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Learn more about kimono in this exclusive experienceMy service is for anyone who wants to know more about kimono and how to wear an authentic one by themselves. Have a wonderful time experiencing this in the country side west of downtown Tokyo, in Hino City. This is a class held at a home in Hino City, a suburb of Tokyo, where you don't just get dressed in a kimono, but you try putting it on yourself. There is a lot to learn by actually doing it while listening to a simple explanation of kimono, such as what is used and in what order to wear it. Everything you need is provided. Please come and experience it. ～Flow of the experience～9:50 Meeting10:00 Arrive at the venue. Explain the flow of the day. (Short break)10:20 Choosing a kimonochoose what they want to wear on the day of the event from the kimonos prepared in advance.10:30 lesson start12:00 End of lesson After the lesson, after taking pictures of each person and spending time with them, we took a short break and dismissed when all the mini-courses (optional) on how to use furoshiki were over.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 16:00

After closing time, Okayama Castle will be rented out for the night. A "Sword Trial Experience" will be held at a special outdoor venue. In addition, "Kachidoki Meshi," a banquet dish from the Warring States period that Uesugi Kenshin, who loved Bizen swords, ate to pray for victory before going into battle, will be arranged for inbound tourists. Gastronomy using an abundance of local Okayama products will be served in the castle tower.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• Within 1 hour
• 11:30 / 14:00

We offer immersive courses on the Omotesenke tea ceremony. Each month, we delve into a unique theme, such as the history of the tea ceremony, renowned tea masters, tea utensils, and the matcha production process. These topics are thoroughly explained with the aid of slides. During the tea ceremony experience, you will practice the guest's movements and understand their significnace. While observing the authentic tea procedures, you will enjoy two servings of thin tea and sweets.~Flow of the experience~11:30 Before entering a tearoomIntroduction and greetings, Tsukubai: Meaning and Usage11:35 How to enter a tearoomhow to open and close a sliding door and bow on a tatami mat11:40 Power-point presentationExplaining a unique theme, such as the history of tea, key tea masters, and tea utensils, using a PowerPoint presentation. Q&A11:55 Tea demonstrationThe host performs an authentic thin tea procedure while explaining each movement. Guests will learn how to eat sweets and drink a bowl of matcha, and each person will be served two bowls of tea.12:30 Wrap-upGuests leave the premises.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This plan is recommended for those who want to experience traditional Japanese kimono. You can rent authentic pure silk long-sleeved kimonos. Full set rental and kimono dressing included. Furisode has sleeves of approximately 100cm in length, and is a very glamorous and formal kimono worn by Japanese women on events and anniversaries. Choosing a colorful, high-quality kimono can be a lot of fun. You can also add a men's kimono plan. *Men's kimono is made of polyester material. After changing into your favorite kimono, let's go for a walk! Regardless of your age, wearing a furisode with long sleeves is said to ward off misfortune and misfortune. You can visit a shrine with a view of Mt. Fuji, take photos, and enjoy meals freely. 5 minutes walk from Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine 5 minutes walk from Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center ~ Procedure of the day ~ 1. Furisode selection (about 10 to 15 minutes) Choose the furisode of your choice while looking at the patterns and colors. ②Kimono dressing will take approximately 30 minutes for each person. You will be asked to change into underwear, and we will quickly dress you from the undergarment to the obi. ③Free stroll Enjoy walking and dining at Sengen Taisha Shrine, the World Heritage Center, etc. at your leisure. ④Deadline for return/change of clothes Please return by 17:30 on the day of return.We will help you change your clothes.

• Age 15～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This plan is recommended for those who want to experience traditional Japanese kimono. You can rent authentic pure silk long-sleeved kimonos. Full set rental and kimono dressing included. Furisode has sleeves of approximately 100cm in length, and is a very glamorous and formal kimono worn by Japanese women on events and anniversaries. Choosing a colorful, high-quality kimono can be a lot of fun. You can also add a men's kimono plan. *Men's kimono is made of polyester material. Hair set and makeup are optional. After changing into your favorite kimono, let's go for a walk! Regardless of your age, wearing a furisode with long sleeves is said to ward off misfortune and misfortune. You can visit a shrine with a view of Mt. Fuji, take photos, and enjoy meals freely. 5 minutes walk from Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine 5 minutes walk from Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center ~ Procedure of the day ~ 1. Furisode selection (about 10 to 15 minutes) Choose the furisode of your choice while looking at the patterns and colors. ② *If you select this option, hair and makeup will take approximately 30 minutes per person. The hair set also includes hair accessories (return required). Some hair ornaments are available for rental for a fee. ③Kimono dressing will take approximately 30 minutes for each person. You will be asked to change into underwear, and we will quickly dress you from the undergarment to the obi. ④Free stroll Enjoy walking and dining at Sengen Taisha Shrine, the World Heritage Center, etc. at your leisure. ⑤Deadline for return/change of clothes Please return by 17:30 on the day of return.We will help you change your clothes.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

A tour overlooking the scenic spot "Tenku Torii", which is rapidly gaining popularity on SNS! "Tenku Torii", a scenic spot that is rapidly gaining popularity on SNS such as Instagram, is the best "shine" spot where you can see Mt. Fuji behind the vermilion torii! You can enjoy a spectacular view ♪ In addition to the torii gate in the sky, we will also guide you to the scenic spot "Haha no Shirataki" ♪ Haha no Shirataki, which shows the expressions of the four seasons, is famous as a hidden spot in Lake Kawaguchi! Visit Kawaguchi Asama Shrine at the foot of the mountain! Enjoy the dignified atmosphere of Sengen Shrine, which has the oldest history in the Fuji Five Lakes area, with a guide living in Yamanashi. It is a day tour around Fuji-san. We have multiple plans, so please join us for your favorite tour.

• For Groups

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:20

Guided tour around the mysterious cave "Funatsu womb tree shape" woven by nature! "The shape of a tree in the womb is a cave in which the remains of a burned tree trunk remain as a hollow after taking in a tree when lava flows down. The shape of the interior resembles a human rib." It was called "Otainai" and became an object of worship, and a religious act called "Tainai Meguri" came to be performed. People who believe in Mt. Fuji, which has been called "Fujiko" since the Edo period, are said to have purified themselves by going around the cave of "Funatsu Tainai" on the day before climbing Mt. Fuji, which is the object of worship. From the entrance inside Mutomuro Sengen Shrine, nestled in a sea of trees, you can see the Mother's Womb, where Konohana Sakuya Hime is enshrined, and Ninogi Mikoto. You can tour the "father's womb" where Nigi no Mikoto is enshrined. This is a valuable tour where you can feel with your whole body the source of faith created by the mystery of nature! [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.

• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity

• 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.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a private kagura performance where a small group of 1 to 10 people can enjoy Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art that has been passed down in the western part of Shimane Prefecture since ancient times, at Ryugozen Shrine in the hot spring town of Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture. Iwami Kagura is a dance that has been practiced since ancient times in the Iwami region of western Shimane Prefecture, mainly based on Japanese mythology, and is danced to lively music while wearing gorgeous costumes woven with gold and silver threads and expressive masks. It is a traditional performing art that has been passed down. With this plan, you can enjoy a local sake pairing from ``Wakabayashi Sake Brewery,'' a sake brewery in Onsentsu that has been in business for over 100 years, in a private space limited to one group per day and a maximum of 10 people. After the performance, you can also get to know the behind-the-scenes aspects of traditional performing arts, such as interacting with dancers, trying on costumes, playing music, and taking photos. In addition, the ``Kagura Cup,'' the cup into which sake is poured, is handmade by ``Kameya Ceramics,'' a company that manufactures the stone tiles that decorate roofs in the Iwami region, and you can take it home as a souvenir after viewing it. (For customers who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, we use Iwashimizu, Wakabayashi Sake Brewery's brewing water, and also enjoy ``mulberry tea,'' a material used to make Sekishu washi paper used in the production of Kagura masks. *Seasonal) (The tea leaves may change depending on the situation) If you like tradition, history, and theater performances, you can enjoy it regardless of your age or nationality.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Cultural experience in the Josai district, a designated important preservation district. You can experience zazen at Choanji Temple in the Josai district. The zazen experience starts with an explanation from the deputy chief priest and can be completed in about an hour. Even first-timers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.