Hyogo in Traditional culture experience

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

This is the most popular plan for the Amagasaki Monta Studio experience course! You will make your pottery using the same molding method as the craftsmen. ☆Special event now on♪ Adding more pieces is usually 1800 yen → 880 yen With this plan, you can make two pieces of your choice on the electric potter's wheel. You can make your favorite teacups, tea bowls, plates, etc.♪♪ You can also make your own unique pieces (^^)☆Mug handle (220 yen)☆Tokuri (sake bottle)/single flower vase (220 yen)☆Ring flower pots and other deformed pieces (330 yen)☆Large pieces per cm (110 yen) ※Up to 20 cm in length and width (free) You can make your pottery at an affordable price♪♪ As for glazes...☆Assigned glaze (free)☆Specified glaze (220 yen per type)・It usually takes about 3 months to complete, but if you are in a hurry, it can be baked in as little as 2 weeks (express delivery 1650 yen per piece)・About taking it home, please come to the studio at your convenience. Or, we will ship it as soon as it is completed (additional shipping fee). We have two types of clay available: "Shigaraki Pottery Clay" and "Porcelain Clay (4,400 yen)". *If you do not specify in advance, we will use Shigaraki Pottery Clay. If you would like porcelain clay, please contact us by phone by the day before. 06-6417-3303 080-6109-8239 Feel like a potter and make something using a spinning electric potter's wheel. If you don't concentrate, it will get squishy, so concentrate while you make it. The instructor will help you make it, so don't worry if it's your first time! The next step... "Animal Plate" transformation & traditional technique Icchin experience (880 yen) can also be done on the same day. It is possible to rent the place exclusively. Please contact us (^^)/ *Children under elementary school age cannot participate alone. Parents must accompany the child. In special circumstances, we also accept parental supervision only (550 yen). Same-day reservations are OK. Please contact us by phone at 06-6417-3303080-6109-8238

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Real Bizen soil, real Okayama Plan to bake with rice cake. No glaze is applied, and a simple and deep pottery is completed, baking only the soil. 1 kg of clay is alone. Make two bowls, bowls and dishes. Bizen ware takes about 3 months to finish baking.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00

★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★《Electric potter's wheel special intensive course》In this course, you can learn the basics of making pottery with an electric potter's wheel. One electric potter's wheel is reserved for one person for one day.Lessons - clay kneading - various work practice All courses are aimed at beginners, so even first-timers are welcome to join us♪On weekdays, the number of participants is limited to 5 people. ★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★*ﾟ ゜ﾟ*★◆Recommended for the following people◆・For those who want to seriously study pottery・For those who are new to pottery・Create various things with the electric potter's wheel ◆Experience content◆How do you feel...Ceramic craftsman Making using an electric potter's wheel that spins around, like the ones you often see on TV.The clay used is ``Shigaraki red clay''.In addition, ``Shigaraki white clay'', ``Bizen clay'', and ``Kuro Mikage'' are used. It is also possible to use clay, porcelain clay, etc. If you don't concentrate, it will collapse, but the instructor will help you make it, so even beginners don't have to worry. We will practice making plates, single flower vases, sake bottles, sake cups, etc. Please contact us if you have a desired work. You can choose 2 pieces within the price and we will fire them for you. You can also add more pieces (ceramics 800 yen tax excluded, porcelain 1,000 yen tax excluded), so everyone can make them as gifts.Of course, solo customers are also welcome, so please feel free to come (^^)◆Required time ◆About 6 hours (with a break) *It usually takes about 3 months to bake. If you are in a hurry, please contact us. ◆Daily schedule◆10:00 Reception 10:10 Classroom lecture * Types and history of pottery, etc. 10:30 Clay kneading 11:00 Electric potter's wheel practical skill 12:30 Lunch break 13:30 Electric potter's wheel practical skill *While taking a break...16: 30 Ended Thank you for your hard work (^^)◆Price◆Person…16,500 yen (tax included)◆Included in the price◆・Tuition fee, clay fee, work firing fee (2 pieces)◆Things that can be made◆Tea cup・We will fire 2 items such as mugs, bowls, plates, single flower vases, and sake bottles. *Additional items are possible. ◆ What to bring ◆ Please bring an apron and a towel to wipe your hands. Rentals (100 yen) are also available. There is a private parking lot (for 1 car) next to the workshop. 500 yen (^^) / *Children under elementary school age cannot participate alone. Parents are also requested to accompany them. We also accept participation only with a guardian (550 yen) only in case of special circumstances. Same-day reservation OK》Amagasaki Monta Kobo 06-6417-3303080-6109-8239 Please feel free to contact us m(__)m

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

20th Year of marriage “pottery wedding” experience plan. Made with the same molding method as the craftsman. Clay is available in “Porcelain clay”. I feel like a potter and make it using a rotating electric rocker. If you don't concentrate, it will be crushed. The instructor will help you to make it for you. ! We will make 6 containers for you (^^)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

The 9th Year of the “Ceramic wedding” experience plan. Made with the same molding method as the craftsman. Clay is available in “Ceramic clay”. I feel like a potter and make it using a rotating electric rocker. If you don't concentrate, it will be crushed. The instructor will help you to make it for you. ! We will make 6 containers for you (^^)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Izakaya feeling at home ♪ You can make mini shochu server (3 entering) · pedestal · 2 cups using electric powered rattles. After the Sun , you can also painting. ~ Tour steps ~ ① Collection, reception ② I will give a brief Explanations notes etc ③ Think about the design, and use the electric rocro to form. ④ give you two months Mon will be later. (Mailed or received at shop front)

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Burn the work in a firewood kiln. Bizen ware is very strong, simple but deeply grilled pottery. Would you like to present only one Bizengrash to the world to parents in commemoration of marriage?

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you make pottery to be presented to your parents at the wedding with Shigaraki ware? You can choose hand-operated potter's wheel or electric potter's wheel. Popular is electric potter's wheel, which makes it easy to create beautifully shaped and easy-to-use instruments. We make a total of 8 vessels for two.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you try making a couple's bath, a couple's bowl and so on and so on at a reception? ? Your partner should be surprised by the loving vessel! ! You can also draw names, messages and pictures. Please come to make secretly ... ♪

• For Groups

• 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 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

You can make your favorite things such as teacups, mugs, bowls, and plates with Shigaraki clay. You are free to make whatever you want, so you can even make a clock (plus machine fee 1,650 yen).

• For Groups

• 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 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

You can use the electric wheel to make a container for the drawer. Since the instructor will help you, even inexperienced people can be relieved! At the reception, why not try to toast with a handmade cup? Teacups, beer cups, shochu cups etc ... It depends on the number you make, but it will be completed in about 1 month.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:30

Customers all of the invitation to or does not present a chopstick rest. But small, it will be full of thoughtful work of feelings. In 50 chopstick rest, you can also can also be (one per 200 yen excluding tax) painting added. Porter baked in about a minimum two weeks.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

"Ko-Iga" is the highest peak of pottery in history, known as "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, when Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Experience Awaji Iga making, a reproduction of the Ko-Iga making used in tea ceremony at that time, with one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-made the largest six-tiered climbing kiln in Japan. Ko-Iga is fired at the world's highest firing temperature of 1400℃ for several days, which is unparalleled in the world, so the shape is distorted and sometimes it breaks when firewood is repeatedly hit against it, but the absolute presence and scenery that surpasses this are known as exceptional beauty. (*250℃-450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace) Awaji Iga aims to revive Ko-Iga and values the invisible process and value, so it does not use modern tools such as burners and thermometers, or glazes that glassify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were taking place all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret talks to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold a special tea ceremony, which could avoid war if successful, or lead to war if unsuccessful. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga, which was used in tea ceremonies that determined history and people's lives and deaths, and the making of Awaji Iga pottery. *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the four days and nights of the kiln firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the forming process, the kiln firing in February, and the collection after April. ■Itinerary 1. Decide what to make 2. Knead the clay 3. Shape, make strings, hand-form, and make balls *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the kiln firing in February, you can see the items you made yourself. *As the items are fired once a year during the kiln firing in February, they will be handed over after spring.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is the ultimate samurai 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. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido-hiho-denshi holder. In the historic and venerable grounds of Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn the structure of Japanese swords and the correct way to use them, 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 opportunity to stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on how to try out Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 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 20～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 18:00

Kairi is a renovated old house located in the inland scenery of Awaji Island, where the traditional scenery remains. You can enjoy dishes that are carefully prepared one by one using local ingredients, tableware, and space that the owner is particular about, and the scenery will relax your mind. The owner is particular about using seasonal ingredients that correspond to the seasons of Awaji Island! As much as possible, he uses locally grown and locally harvested ingredients. He takes the time and effort to carefully arrange each dish with delicate care, using crops that have been grown with love and seafood that have been harvested with great effort and hard work. If he cannot get them, he himself goes to pick wild vegetables and makes tea. The owner's attention to detail can be felt not only in the ingredients, but also in the tableware, forks, knives, chopsticks, temperature and space to suit the dishes served. Also, Kairi does not have a set menu. He thinks about the local ingredients that are available at the time, so the menu is handwritten by the owner and posted at the entrance of Kairi every day. Looking out from the entrance, you can see the unspoiled scenery of the past. The interior of this old-fashioned house blends in with the scenery, and you can enjoy a relaxing time in a space that exudes the beauty of traditional Japan, with an irori hearth, a veranda, nostalgic yet beautiful patterned glass windows, and a transom at the top of the room that acts as a partition while letting in air and light.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

It is a recommended plan for guests coming by couples or couples. Yukata can be selected from 200 types. Please try looking for the perfect yukata for the two of you. If you change to your favorite Yukata, you can also take a commemorative photo so please bring your camera.

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 18:00

I want to touch the soil for a moment. In response to such requests, we offer hands-on classrooms. Why don't you try pottery experience on the second floor of the soba restaurant "Hana Soba, Cooking Yu" in Himeji city? If you are using a hand-made bowl, every day will surely be fun.

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

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• For Groups
• For Family