Hyogo in Traditional culture experience Page 1

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Would you like to experience matcha at Ochadokoro Sanwa? Our matcha experience is not a tea ceremony, but is based on the concept of "enjoying matcha deliciously" that is unique to a tea shop. This experience is aimed at those who have never tried matcha before, those with small children, and those participating alone, and is aimed at those who can casually try matcha. ~Experience flow~① We will explain the tea utensils set on the tray. ② Pour hot water from the kettle and sift the matcha using a sieve while the tea bowl is warming. ③ Put the matcha into the tea bowl. ④ We will explain how to hold the tea whisk, and you will actually make matcha with the staff. ⑤ We will bring you our proud matcha fresh cream daifuku, so you can eat it with matcha. When you leave, you will take home a small souvenir such as a sweet made with matcha.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why don't you make your own potter's wheel with an electric potter's wheel? If you touch the soil and become absorbed in making pottery, all your daily stress will be blown away. Sharpen your fingertips with your concentration and freely produce the soil! A healing space where the sea breeze is fragrant. Would you like to relax with the soil, people, and the sea? Shishito is a gallery and ceramic art class with a free style.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Let's freely make pottery with hand-made pottery. Creation of works only for you. Cups, bowls, dishes and figurines. Please finish it with your favorite work. If you become engrossed in pottery by touching the soil, all of your daily stress will be blown away. A sea breeze healing space. Would you like to relax with the soil, the people, the sea? Shishi pottery is a free-style Gal & pottery class.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Many appearances in various media! It is a real samurai culture experience facility supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iaido swords. You can experience Iaijutsu as a martial art while gaining a wealth of knowledge about the structure of the sword and its correct usage, as well as samurai and Japanese swords. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world.

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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

He has also appeared in various media outlets! This is a genuine samurai martial arts experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. Not only will you be able to try out a Japanese sword, but you will also learn about the structure of a sword and how to use it correctly, as well as gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. Dressed in training clothes, this is your chance to experience real samurai culture, dispelling the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent around the world. Instruction will be provided by Machii Isao, the founder of Shushin-ryu iaido-jutsu hoho, or an authorized disciple.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

He has been featured in many media outlets! This is the ultimate samurai experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into iaido slashes. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido martial arts master. Within the grounds of the historic and venerable Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn about the structure and correct use of Japanese swords, and gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. After dressing in training clothes and learning samurai martial arts, you will be given the special opportunity to enjoy a stroll around the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

He has also appeared in various media! This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. You can learn all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including the structure of a sword and its correct use, extensive knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts are not just formal martial arts that have become obsolete, but apply the opponent's strength and toy with them with small movements. By learning these techniques, you can apply them in your private life, which will completely change your worldview. Dress in training clothes and take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture that will dispel the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:45 Meet at Hankyu "Kawanishi Noseguchi Station" or JR "Kawanishi Ikeda Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 9:00 Arrive at Tada Shrine 9:10 After changing clothes, we will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will start. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice will start 16:00 Practice ends, and we will disband after changing clothes.

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