Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 58

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of ​​Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 16:00

This is a performance where you can enjoy Shirabyoshi singing and dancing and Kaiseki cuisine. Kamakura's Hachinoki, a famous restaurant in Kita-Kamakura surrounded by famous temples, recreates the samurai's sunny meal, ``Kamakura samurai celebration meal (period food),'' and the Shirabyoshi song and dance beloved by the samurai. . The musicians, drums, bronze beaters, and flutes that Shizuka of Shirahyoshi dedicated to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine will be present to perfectly recreate the autumn banquet of ``Kamakura in the Kamakura period.'' All performers are active on the front lines. This is a performance that we deliver with confidence. Please join us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

I propose a touching tour in YANAKA area, which will give you the chance to know a good old-days Japanese life-style and its traditional culture!I am ready to propose you the followings;・Being dressed Yukata(summer cotton kimono) in summer, and Kimono in winter time. (Now Yukata)※ 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 each photogenic spot in YANAKA, for your unforgettable experience in Japan.Japanese Kimono culture has long history and it was deeply accepted into Japanese life-style, Kimono was not only the clothes but also a good showcase of idea for sustainable. AKIZAKURA's Umbrella is not just the accessory but the part of our identification to show up your class.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

Yukata rental and dressing are included, so you don't have to bring anything! Please choose your favorite yukata at the store. You can enjoy coordinating your yukata in a relaxing time. *"Kimono Rental VASARA Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Branch" does not provide hair styling services. Please note. *Yukata is available for people over 140cm tall. Yukata for children are not available. ～Flow of the day～① Gathering/Reception: Please come to the store and complete the reception. 5 minutes ② Choosing a yukata: We have a wide range of yukatas, from cute to chic. You can choose the obi freely. It is possible to change the plan on the day. 10 minutes ③ Dressing: Dressing is quickly completed in about 20 minutes by a professional dresser. There is also a dedicated dressing space, so you can rest assured of your privacy. 15 minutes ④Payment & luggage storage: If you have options or upgrades, please pay at the reception desk. We will keep your changed clothes and baggage, so you can go out empty-handed! 5 minutes ⑤ Free stroll: Enjoy your time while sightseeing and taking commemorative photos. ⑥ Return: Return to the store by 5:30 pm on the day and change clothes. ~About returns~ Returns will be accepted until 5:30pm on the day of the return. *If you return the vehicle between 17:30 and 18:00 on the same day, a late fee of 1,100 yen (tax included) per person will be charged. *If you would like to return the item by 5:30pm the next day, the fee will be 2,200 yen (tax included) per person. Please ask at the store on the day. *Returns by mail are also available for 3,300 yen (tax included)/person. Please ask at the store on the day.

• For Groups

• 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!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Enjoy successive Isokichi works with luxurious commentary! Ikichi Fukaka Pottery Kiln is located in Yawata, where kilns for making figurines are concentrated. It has roots that the first generation was a pottery specializing in ceramics, and even now, we are doing everything from creating the ceramics to painting. This program is a studio tour in which Ms. Ikika Asakura, the daughter of Mr. Isokichi Asakura, the fourth generation, explains the studio, gallery, and works. At the end of the tour, you can actually use the works of the kiln and taste the coffee. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 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

If you're sightseeing in Kanazawa, let's take pictures that look great in yukata! Reservations can be made on the same day! Kimono Salon Cross <Plan details> Choose your favorite yukata and let the staff put it on for you while chatting with the friendly staff in a homely atmosphere! For an additional 2,200 yen, you can get a cute hairstyle! ! Would you like to wear a yukata and walk around town while feeling the atmosphere of festivals at shrines and temples? It's sure to be a great memory! ! Participate in festivals, dates, girls' nights out, and events in a yukata! There is a spacious and free parking lot inside the store! (Limited number available) Hokutetsu Bus (Nagadobe) bus stop is right in front of you! 10 seconds walk from the flat bus stop (Nagadobe)! You can also walk to samurai residences in Kanazawa in 12 minutes! It is located 5 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station. Kimono Salon Cross is located on the 2nd floor of the renovated building. Please enjoy Kanazawa in summer to the fullest. All the staff are looking forward to seeing you.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Enjoy the experience of grinding matcha with a stone mill. An organic Chiran tea specialty store born from a tea garden with a history of about 100 years. Chiran Nouen's tea has been handed down to the present day through efforts to coexist and co-prosper with nature, starting with the cultivation of tea that is particular about not only pesticides, but also fertilizer (soil preparation). Enjoy the deliciousness of safe and secure organic tea. - Duration: 30 minutes - Opening hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

A sushi chef will teach you how to make sushi. You can eat the sushi you made yourself! 1, Change into a uniform. 2, Look at the model of how to make a sushi chef. 3, Hold the sushi. 4, Commemorative photo: You can take a commemorative photo of the fun experience by yourself 5, Eat the sushi you made yourself.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Tea Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make Cha Soba, why not try picking the tea yourself? At the Wazuka tea plantation, we offer a Wazuka tea picking experience from March to December. The set includes a tea picking experience and an experience of making tea soba, tea leaf tempura, persimmon leaf sushi, and kudzu mochi. You can enjoy the finished dish on the spot. Also, it takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park from Wazuka Town, so you can make plans that also include sightseeing in Nara.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Feel like a charlatan and explore the dark tunnels in earnest! Mumyoi Mine, where raw materials for Mumyoi ware, a specialty of Sado, were mined; This is an academically very valuable tour that tours the tunnels that were excavated in the early Edo period. You can enjoy the feeling of exploring as if you were a charlatan before you knew it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Pacific oysters from Lake Kamo represent the winter bounty of Sado. At Lake Kamo, one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots, it is cultivated with great care for a year. Oysters grown in Lake Kamo are soft and creamy! The peak season is from November to May, when everything gets cold♪ After peeling the oysters from the shell with the help of a fisherman, enjoy your favorite dishes at the Sado outdoor base! !

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

- Sengan-en has a stunning Japanese garden overlooking majestic Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay.・You can experience matcha at a cafe with a wonderful atmosphere. - This activity includes admission to Kagoshima Sengan-en. - The duration of the workshop is approximately 2 hours.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 3～4 hours

Arrange flowers in Yasokichi's vase, eat from Yasokichi's vase, and let the story bloom. Until now, many craftsmen involved in Kutani have studied under the first and second generation Yasokichi Tokuda, and many master craftsmen of yesteryear have also trained at this kiln. Mr. Yasokichi Tokuda, the 4th generation owner of Kutani ware. Together with Yasokichi 4th, who continues to create pottery energetically, he says, "We are born from the earth and return to the earth. We use earth, our mother earth, as a material, and then return to the earth." , By arranging flowers in Yasokichi's works and actually using them as vessels, it is a program where you can enjoy Kutani ware not only by watching but also by fully using your five senses. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

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• In Door Activity

• 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 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Kyoto Myoshinji sub-temple Taizoin worship and lunch plan at Kashin

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

This is a plan where you can enjoy the local cuisine of Gozan using seasonal ingredients at Ugetsu Chaya in the precincts of Daigoji Temple in Kyoto. Mountain cuisine created based on the traditional cuisine of Daigoji Temple. Please enjoy it with the taste of Kyoto full of taste. Daigoji Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site. It is also famous as a cherry-blossom viewing spot because Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the ruler of Taiko, held a splendid "Daigo Hanami". The numerous cultural assets and gardens that dot the vast grounds are must-sees during seasons such as autumn foliage.

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 00:00

Travel back in time to Japan in the 17th century and experience the interesting culture of the Edo period! At Nikko Edo Village, you can enjoy delicious Edo cuisine, fun activities, attractions and inspiring performances.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00

A quiet time to face yourself. How about a hands-on training of zazen? A monk will carefully guide you. After zazen (zazen), we will have morning porridge at a Zen temple. Pray before meals and learn the spirit of “itadakimasu”. Sutra chanting, zazen, morning porridge, service, tea ceremony Target: Elementary school students and above (those who can sit quietly) Experience time: 5:00 to 8:30 in the morning

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

A pottery experience you'd like to try once... Why don't you experience the world of pottery a little deeper this time? Firing in a kiln is the process of firing a piece in a kiln after it has been molded and dried! ! The kiln firing will be done twice in total (unglazed and main fired), but this time we will have the unglazed experience. Would you like to take this opportunity to have an experience that you can't do anywhere else? Participation in the kiln firing alone can also be applied as an option for the regular plan (painting, electric potter's wheel, hand forming)! *The work you made on the day will need to be dried, so your work will not be fired in the kiln.

• 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 ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

The retro yukata outfit recommended by VASARA is a versatile outfit that fulfills all your needs, such as "I want to look delicate", "I want to look stylish", and "I want to make my face look small". A set of yukata (yukata, obi, kimono bag, clogs, hairpin) and hair set (standard) are included. You can relax and enjoy coordinating your yukata. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meeting / reception: Please come to the store and complete the reception. 5 minutes ② Yukata selection: We have a wide range of items from cute to chic. You can choose the obi freely. The plan can be changed on the day. 10 minutes ③ Dressing and hair setting: Dressing is completed quickly by a professional dresser in about 20 minutes. There is also a dedicated dressing space, so privacy is safe. There is also a hair set service that is nice for women. 15 minutes ④ Payment & luggage storage: If there are options or upgrades, please pay at the reception. Leave your changed clothes and baggage in the custody and go out empty-handed! 5 minutes ⑤ Free walk: Take a commemorative photo while sightseeing and walking, and have a good time. ⑥ Return: Return to the store by 17:30 on the day and change clothes.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Yukata rental, dressing, and free hair styling are included as a set, so you can come empty-handed ♪ Choose your favorite yukata at the store. You can relax and enjoy coordinating your yukata. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meeting / reception: Please come to the store and complete the reception. 5 minutes ② Yukata selection: We have a wide range of yukata from cute to chic. You can choose the obi freely. The plan can be changed on the day. 10 minutes ③ Dressing and hair setting: Dressing is completed quickly by a professional dresser in about 20 minutes. There is also a dedicated dressing space, so privacy is safe. There is also a hair set service that is nice for women. 15 minutes ④ Payment & luggage storage: If there are options or upgrades, please pay at the reception. Leave your changed clothes and baggage in the custody and go out empty-handed! 5 minutes ⑤ Free walk: Take a commemorative photo while sightseeing and walking, and have a good time. ⑥ Return: Return to the store by 17:30 on the day and change clothes.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups