Kanto Reservation for Traditional culture experience at Solo participant | Activity Japan Page 18

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Let's wear a yukata and experience authentic Japanese traditional dance in Asakusa, a district of Tokyo which is the hub of arts!​ ​​ ​ Yoko Namishima - a teacher with over 30 years of experience gives instructions with joy and great attention to each learner.​ ​ In case of 2 or more participants, she performs a nihonbuyo-dance after the lesson! We are delighted to have everyone from beginners to even those who find hard to wear yukata! Feel free to join us!​ ​ 【Namishima Yoko Nihon Buyo Class】 ・You can learn about the spirit of harmony and hospitality through the nihonbuyo-dance. ・By easy-to-understand instructions you can learn dancing with an easy mind. ・Lesson held in a perfect environment: a 3-minute walk from the main station and Asakusa district which is the hub of arts. ・Professional instructions are provided by Namishima teacher from traditional and contemporary dances to yukata dressing.​ ​ Japanese traditional dance "nihon-buyo" is a part of "kabuki" called "shosa-mono" which means movement.​ ​ Yoko Namishima left Nihon-buyo school and created her own stage performance,​ ​ and became a representative of「Shin-buyo」which is a new style of dancing. Her concept is to promote the Japanese spirit of harmony and hospitality through the dance and she is involved as an instructor of dancing, sword battling and kimono dressing in performances held all over the country and across the world .

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

Would you like to remember the memories of Minako Onsen in your original work? Please enjoy the pleasure of ceramics. The staff will be happy to help you, Because it is difficult for beginners, it is only for experienced people.

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

Would you like to remember the memories of Minako Onsen in your original work? Please enjoy the pleasure of ceramics. Because the staff will be happy to assist you, we can do surprisingly wonderful work even for first time people.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Liberte and galla, an original pottery and miscellaneous goods store located in the town of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, offers casual pottery experiences. Everyone from children to adult can participate. Time required is about 2 hours (* There are individual differences).

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Tochigi You can experience the making of pottery at "Segmented pottery class" located in Mashiko, prefecture. You will enjoy your original equipment making fun.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Tochigi You can experience making pottery at the Aigen Kiln Ceramics Class in Mashiko. He / she will support your original vessel making fun.

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• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a one-day pottery experience plan where you can experience electric rolling wheels as well as hand swings and hand rolling wheels. In the experience, you can make four points, such as a container that can be used daily. As well as everyday care, it will be one of the world's gifts and other souvenirs. You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Even beginners can enjoy half-day Pottery experience. The instructor will support you carefully, so why not taste the taste of creating your work? Even if you are a pottery for the first time, you can have a full-fledged pottery experience. Change the shape of the soil freely, and form ideas and imagination! A work full of originality touches the charm of pottery and is sure to be a page of memories! You can choose from 5 colors of baked color.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 19:00

We offer a curriculum from beginner to advanced. From hand forming to string making, board making, and electric potter's wheel, we will teach you according to your request. Various decoration techniques are also incorporated each time. In addition, you can try a wide range of pottery techniques such as anagama kiln practice with firewood, Shino ware, carbonization firing, and coloring. We have about 20 types of clay and more than 20 types of glaze. Even those with long pottery experience should be satisfied. *In the case of an electric potter's wheel, more clay is used, so the fee will be 1,100 yen plus the hand-twisting fee.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 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

At "Kimono Rental VASARA Asakusa Main Store," we offer various plans that allow you to come to the store empty-handed, change into your favorite kimono or yukata, and stroll around. This plan does not specify a time, so you can come any time between 10:00 and 16:00, so you can enjoy renting a yukata more casually♪ *It is possible that the store is full when you visit. In that case, we will give you priority as soon as the reception is ready. *If you wait outside the store, please do not cause any inconvenience to the neighborhood. *The time you select when making a reservation will be used as a guideline. You can come at any time between 10:00 and 16:00, so please be careful when you come.

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• Age 18～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

This plan allows you to casually experience wearing a kimono. Stroll around Asakusa wearing a kimono or yukata, where Japanese clothing suits you. Customers from overseas can experience authentic Japanese kimono culture. After choosing your favorite kimono and getting dressed, you can coordinate your look with a hair arrangement and hair accessories. If you don't know what to choose, a veteran kimono coordinator will give you careful advice. If you want to capture your memories in special photos, you can also reserve a professional photographer. (Please call in advance to check availability) Please come and experience [Asakusa Kimono Rental & Nail Rainbow], where we welcome you with the best hospitality!

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Try to travel back in time and become a fierce Japanese warrior with this indoor activity in the heart of Tokyo. Learn the kyudo (kyūdō), an art of archery and katana (katana) usage, unique for Japan. Explore the war strategies and dive deep into the samurai mind.01 Bushido — the way of warrior. Learn the philisophy of the samurai, immerse yourself into a new reality.02 kyudo (kyūdō) — the art of archery. Use traditional Japanese bow and compete with your friends for the general position.03 Kenjutsu — the techniques of using katana, a single-edged sword. Master the pose and the way of holding it to become the strongest samurai in Asakusa.Traditional clothes and Japanese snacks included! Bilingual staff will make the explanation simple and easy-to-understand adapting to your level of English knowledge.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

[Knife-making workshop] Functional Japanese knives that showcase Japanese craftsmanship. Design and make your own knife in this hands-on workshop. ① History and craftsmanship of knives Explore the rich history of knife-making while learning how to sharpen with professional tools. ② Under shaping guidance, carefully shape the blade and finish it into your desired design. ③ Finish by polishing. ④ Attaching the handle and finishing the knife The handle is firmly attached to the knife to ensure a comfortable and durable fit. ⑤ Commemorative photo Take home not only the sharpened knife, but also a photo of your memories!

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• Age 0～Age 120
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 15:15

The first National Theater closed at the end of October 2023. During the reconstruction of the theater, performances will be held at other theaters in Tokyo. In May 2025, the performance will be held at Theater 1010, which is directly connected to Kita-Senju Station, a terminal where the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro lines, Tobu Line, and Tsukuba Express converge, and is very accessible from all over the country. This theater has been well-received for its Bunraku performances, with people saying that the stage is easy to see and the acoustics are good. Bunraku performances at the National Theater have been patronized by many people for many years. Please enjoy the following Bunraku performances in May. ~~ ... Tickets will be sold at Activity Japan's exclusive price! [Part 1 & Part 2] Adults 9,000 yen → 8,100 yen Students 6,300 yen After applying and paying online through Activity Japan, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your ticket! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *The venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). Please note. *Start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seat.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 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

The owner of Kimonoya Sara has worked at Hatsuko Endo Weddings at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo for 20 years. Why not stroll around Kawagoe in a beautiful kimono, dressed by a hairdresser and kimono dresser with plenty of experience who have cooperated with many TV shoots? We also have Sara's original special size, 5L for men and women, and a tall size.

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• Age 0～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

11th floor, Senju Mildis Building 1, 92 Senju 3-chome, Adachi-ku, Tokyo

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This time, it will be a tea ceremony performance in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura with deep ties to the samurai family. The event will be held at Flow-an (Ikusaku Watanabe), a mobile artistic tea room that is illuminated. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

Enjoy strolling in Kamakura and join our traditional bonsai experience. You will create a mini bonsai which is an ideal decoration for entrance halls or living rooms. Through this experience you will learn to replant pine seedlings in modern-style pots.​ ​

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 16:00

The long-awaited cherry blossom season is here, who will you enjoy cherry blossom viewing with this year? ☆ Night cherry blossoms with a beautiful contrast with the blue-lit Otonashi River ☆ Pretty cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring in the warm sunlight Which cherry blossom do you prefer? **** Oji has been known as a famous cherry blossom spot since the Edo period. Asukayama, where Shibusawa Eiichi spent his later years, is a famous cherry blossom spot planted by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun Yoshimune for the enjoyment of the common people. In addition, Otonashi Waterfront Park, where you can enjoy the night cherry blossoms, has long been a popular spot for sightseeing where you can see different spectacular views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves in each season. First, let's look at Asukayama dyed in pink from the observation deck on the 17th floor of Kita-Topia! Next, we will visit the historic Oji Shrine, one of the 10 Tokyo shrines, and Oji Inari Shrine, famous for its New Year's Eve fox procession. After strolling through the cherry blossom-lined streets of Asukayama, we will guide you to a premium seat along the Otonashi River. Enjoy a special cherry blossom viewing bento and delicious alcohol to your heart's content while watching the cherry blossoms from a special seat. You can enjoy the mysterious blue lighting at night! This is a blissful time that is only available now! ****This year, we are offering a special cherry blossom viewing experience thanks to the kindness of the Kita Ward Tourism Association! ! Recommended point 1☆We have special seats along the Otonashi River! No need to worry about reserving a spot. Enjoy the cherry blossoms in a premium seat! Recommended point 2☆Special cherry blossom viewing bento! Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing bento packed with local delicacies! Recommended point 3☆International cherry blossom viewing experience with foreign customers! The guide is in Japanese, English, and Chinese. A little bit of international exchange! ? ****※There are limited seats, so make your reservation early! ※It is difficult to predict the growth status of the cherry blossoms, but please rest assured that we will accept date changes (if there is availability) or cancellations up to 24 hours in advance. ※Please choose your preferred drink (alcoholic or soft drinks) as an option.

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 59
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30 / 17:00

Japan Long outside Year An experienced action team Tokyo ・ In the gym next to Akira Kanda, I will teach "Wire Action" which has only been possible for special people. I want to increase the number of pleasant memories for foreign tourists who came to Japan Activity Planned. "Get real ninja with professional skills" Fun and exciting Activity Please enjoy!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Create your own tea in wonderful nature garden! Our garden is located in a deep mountain area. You got tired in city? Why don't you create your own tea in a wonderful nature?

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

Asakusa Kimono Rental How about Asakusa sightseeing in stylish manner with Ewaka Kimono? Let's take a walk in Asakusa at a friend / couple wearing a yukata! Specialized dressing staff will coordinate your favorite clothes.

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• Date Spot
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• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

Asakusa Kimono Rental How about Asakusa sightseeing in stylish manner with Ewaka Kimono? Let's take a walk in Asakusa at a friend / couple wearing a yukata! Specialized dressing staff will coordinate your favorite clothes.

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

Asakusa Kimono Rental How about Asakusa sightseeing in stylish manner with Ewaka Kimono? Let's take a walk in Asakusa at a friend / couple wearing a yukata! Specialized dressing staff will coordinate your favorite clothes.

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• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30

Asakusa Kimono Rental How about Asakusa sightseeing in stylish manner with Ewaka Kimono? Let's take a walk in Asakusa at a friend / couple wearing a yukata! Specialized dressing staff will coordinate your favorite clothes.

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• Date Spot
• Girls Trip
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• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

WEB reservation only 6600 yen (for 2 people) Kamakura date in a kimono, a memory of Kamakura This kimono rental shop is a 4-minute walk from Kamakura Station, next to the railroad crossing. You can stroll around the ancient city of Kamakura, such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kita-Kamakura. Right now, any pattern you choose is a flat rate of 6600 yen! With a wide range of cute, stylish, and chic adult patterns, you can enjoy your Kamakura date in your favorite kimono. Come empty-handed! Total rental set from bag to tabi. We will keep your luggage, except for valuables, even large items such as travel bags, until you return. We have everything you need to dress in the kimono. Our experienced staff will dress you, so please come to the store with peace of mind! ★Hair set (optional, plus 880 yen) For customers who make a reservation for a hair set, the staff will consult with you on a hairstyle that suits your kimono and style your favorite hairstyle. (Hair accessories included)

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• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 14:45

This is a public bath experience monitor tour in Asakusabashi, Taito Ward, Tokyo. In a town where popular culture has taken root since the Edo period, public baths are cultural hubs that have created interactions between people. Let's experience the public bath culture and the interaction between people, which is now being lost! Learn and relive the popular culture of former Tokyo: Edo through a public bath experience! After bathing, we will give you a drink ticket. Go bar hopping to experience modern Tokyo's popular culture! [Planned schedule] ~14:45 Gather in front of the west exit ticket gate of JR Asakusabashi Station! ! ~15:00 Move to the public bath 15:00~16:00 Enjoy the public bath experience at your own pace! *Once the experience is over, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire and the tour will be dismissed. *This tour is a monitor tour, so it is mandatory to answer the questionnaire after the experience. Please help us. *The public baths used in this tour are scheduled to be Teikoku-yu/Tsubame-yu, but they may be changed to nearby facilities. Please note.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

[Japanese sweets & tea ceremony experience in yukata] Wear a yukata and enjoy delicate Japanese sweets making and tea ceremony experience in a calming traditional tatami environment. ① Change into a yukata to acquire the Japanese spirit from kimono dressing. ② Japanese sweets making experience Learn the delicate techniques of Japanese sweets. Experience making Japanese sweets from kneading the dough to shaping the sweets. ③ Introduction to tea ceremony Learn the history and cultural significance of tea ceremony. Understand the meditative and respectful process that is at the heart of Japanese hospitality. ④ Tea ceremony experience Try making green tea using traditional tools. Learn how to make tea using a tea whisk. ⑤ Tasting tea and Japanese sweets Enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets with matcha while learning the traditional tea ceremony etiquette. ⑥ Commemorative photo Let's take a photo of your kimono and tea ceremony memories.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

For 4 days only, we will be offering a plan where you can enjoy a special lunch prepared by a top chef and a Japanese cultural experience at the VIP lounge of the National Stadium. In addition to the "fusion of French and Japanese cuisine" by chef Iwao Asamizuya of the French restaurant and deli "Maison de Cerise" in Daikanyama, and Japanese cuisine by owner Sadaharu Nakajima of "Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima", we will also offer a Japanese cultural experience, including calligraphy by guest Aoyagi Misen, and karate including demonstrations and practical experience (kata). In addition, you will have the valuable experience of seeing the VIP area of the National Stadium, which is normally not accessible. *Consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English will be provided. ■Profile: Iwao Asamizuya (French: November 18th, November 25th) Owner chef of "Maison de Cerise". Born in Tokyo in 1971. He discovered the fun of cooking when he was in high school and became involved in cooking after graduating from a vocational school. At the age of 22, he was fascinated by French cuisine and traveled to France. After that, he studied under Toki at Terra's, Auberge Kusunoki, and Ginza Lecan, and at the age of 29, he opened Maison de Cerise in Setagaya. After seven years of activity, he moved to his current location in Daikanyama. It was renovated in January 2017 and continues to operate today. His philosophy is to always approach cooking with an attitude that puts the ingredients first. He travels around the country every day in search of delicious food and ingredients. ・Nakajima Sadaharu (Japanese cuisine: November 6th, November 20th) Owner and head chef of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima. Born in Hiroo, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo in 1956. His grandfather was Nakajima Sadajiro, the first head chef of Hoshioka Saryo, run by Kitaoji Rosanjin, and he was born and raised in a family of chefs. After training in Kyoto, he succeeded his father, Sadazo, as the second-generation owner of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima in 1980. With the taste and technique he has honed since he was a child, he expresses both traditional and new Japanese cuisine. He is highly regarded in the culinary world. He is active in many areas, including media appearances and writing. ・Aoyagi Misen (Japanese culture experience/calligraphy: November 18th, November 25th) He began learning calligraphy at the age of 4 under the influence of his grandmother. He has performed calligraphy performances in over 10 countries around the world. In Japan, he has written calligraphy for the TV anime "Dororo" based on the original work by Osamu Tezuka, the famous hunting game "Monster Hunter Rise", and other games. In 2020, he performed an opening calligraphy performance in front of approximately 58,000 spectators at the "99th Emperor's Cup Final", which was held as the opening sporting event at the National Stadium. The following year, he worked on the VIP room work and the wall work in the flash interview zone at the National Stadium, and has a deep connection with the sacred National Stadium. In 2023, he will perform a dedication calligraphy at the World Heritage Site "Koyasan". He works under the motto of tradition and innovation and has appeared on TBS's "Jonetsu Tairiku." He has been serving as a PR ambassador for the "Shodo Performance Koshien" since 2022. ・Japanese Culture Experience/Karate: November 6th and November 20th * Performances and practical experience (kata) are planned. * Kata performance performers: All Japan Championship contestants (high level)

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

■A tea party held in the garden of the History and Culture Exchange Center, a hidden spot in Kamakura that combines the sea and mountains of Kamakura. You can enjoy it at the mobile artistic tea room "Uronan" (Ikusaku Watanabe) or at the outdoor tea ceremony room. The garden is surrounded by the greenery of the mountains, and there are ruins of caves and shrines, and from the hill you can see the sea of ​​Kamakura, allowing you to experience the fusion of the sea and mountains of Kamakura. ■Kamakura, the birthplace of the tea ceremony Tea began when the Zen monk Eisai brought it to Kamakura. Kamakura has the largest number of beautiful celadon tea bowls from that time discovered in Japan. Our style of tea ceremony is a tea ceremony performed by samurai families, and incorporates movements that are connected to the martial arts of samurai. Enjoy samurai-style tea ceremony in Kamakura, the samurai capital. ■Shonan House Cultural Festival 2023 Due to its scenic beauty, the Shonan district has been a vacation home area for business people since the Meiji era. Although usually closed to the public, various events are held at each residence from September to December. This is a rare opportunity to tour a historic mansion and gardens. Please enjoy other venues if your schedule allows. ■We hope you will enjoy a quiet time away from everyday life surrounded by early autumn nature, enjoying warm matcha and sweets. Whether you are an inexperienced drinker or a child, we will carefully teach you how to drink it. Please feel free to visit us.

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