【Newest arrivals】 Niigata in Traditional culture experience Page 1

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Experience the traditional culture of Niigata, the Furumachi Geisha! Experience the 200-year history of Furumachi, an entertainment district that has been acclaimed to rival Gion in Kyoto and Shinbashi in Tokyo. ~Experience Outline~ (Day 1) - Check in at Hotel Okura Niigata in Chuo Ward. Move to a kimono store and "Try wearing a kimono and stroll around the Furumachi Geisha District" (16:00-17:30). At the Nabechaya restaurant, "Dinner with multi-course meals and watching the dance of Furumachi Geisha, experience playing in a traditional Japanese parlor" (18:00-20:00) (Day 2). Check out of the inn at 9:00. Move to the Northern Culture Museum in Konan Ward to "visit the mansion and garden, and have a celebratory lunch of a wealthy farmer" (9:30-12:30, 180 minutes). Arrive at the south exit of Niigata Station at 13:00.

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00

You will be transformed into a traditional Japanese princess and have your photo taken. We have recreated the uchikake worn by brides at weddings with our own arrangement. It is easy to change into, so it is less stressful on the body and takes less time, so you can experience it easily. Point makeup, simple hair styling, and hair accessories are also included in the price. We will do hair styling and point makeup so that the photos will be more beautiful. If you add gorgeous hair accessories, you will look beautiful from all angles. ① Choose your outfit ② Change of clothes ③ Hair styling, point makeup ④ Photograph ⑤ Change of clothes The finished photo data will be sent by email 5 or more shots It is a 2-minute walk from Niigata Station, so you can enjoy it while you wait!

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a simple BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn that has been renovated from an old folk house! You will be very satisfied with the sweet and delicious rice "Koshihikari from Niigata Prefecture" from Niigata, the rice producing region! Enjoy meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors ♪ ① Reception/preparation You will receive and prepare at our hotel. ② BBQ starts! Once you're ready, enjoy your meat and rice in the midst of nature! ③Cleaning up/Dismissal You can use the restroom or change your clothes at the hotel.

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Enjoy a casual BBQ at Little Japan ECHIGO, an inn renovated from an old house! You'll be completely satisfied with the delicious and meaty brand pork "Echigo Mochi Pork" and "Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture"! Enjoy the meat and rice with your whole body in the great outdoors♪① Check-in and preparation Please check-in and prepare at our inn. ② Start the BBQ! Once you're ready, enjoy the meat and rice in the great outdoors! ③ Clean up and disband You can use the restroom and change clothes at our inn.

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

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• For Groups

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

This plan allows women to wear furisode (furisode) and men to wear haori and hakama while walking freely around town. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. Please feel free to take photos with your own cell phone or camera. This plan only runs in February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. You can also request additional photography from a professional photographer. Additional fee: 30,000 yen per group (shooting time 60 minutes) Data for 30 or more cuts will be sent by email within 5 days from the shooting date

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

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

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Strawberry picking experience & nabeyaki udon set plan! A set plan where you can make nabeyaki udon! Additional free up to 3 balls of raw eggs and udon! ! All-you-can-eat vegetables! There is no time limit, so please enjoy it together with the strawberry plan ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g) & nabeyaki udon making: 1,500 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & nabeyaki udon making & strawberry sweets making experience: 2,500 yen/person each Please gather. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time & nabeyaki udon set plan! Add up to 3 eggs and udon noodles for free! All-you-can-eat vegetables ♪ You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-You-Can-Eat Pears & Nabeyaki Udon Making: 1,500 yen/person ♪・Atago: The largest of the pears, it keeps for a long time and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. *We may not be able to harvest depending on the timing. At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Tourist Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Kanko Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. All-you-can-eat fresh pears prepared here for unlimited time! You can also make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfait / tart / daifuku! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh pears to your heart's content! All-you-can-eat pears: 1,000 yen/all-you-can-eat pears + parfait/tart/daifuku 6 packs Handmade experience: 2,000 yen each/you can eat and compare the following pears in the all-you-can-eat plan♪・Atago: Inside the pear It is the largest, has a long shelf life, and has a high sugar content.・Shinko: Native to Niigata Prefecture. It has a long shelf life and a good balance of sweetness and acidity.・ Le Lectier: Western pears with the No. 1 market share in Niigata Prefecture. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②You can eat as many pears as you like. * At that time, you can eat and compare various pears. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, tart or parfait that you make yourself, you can make daifuku, tart or parfait with pears and enjoy it. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! Unlimited time! ! Please eat your fill! Open from 9:00 to 17:00 / No regular holidays ・ Come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for all-you-can-eat.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. About Shirane Osato Nashi Nakamura Kanko Orchard Co., Ltd. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Island Mirage" is a walk-through attraction where you can actually walk through the Doyu Mine of Sado Gold Mine while wearing the MR glasses "NrealLight". In a space where historical heritage and virtual worlds intersect, technology such as projection mapping is combined to create a new experience that has never existed before. *MR: Abbreviation for Mixed Reality. Cutting-edge IT technology following VR and AR

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Experience turning clay into silver] Making one memorable accessory in the world! ! Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Approximate time required (90 minutes): Modeling work (about 30 minutes) + drying/firing (about 30 minutes) + finishing (about 30 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 15:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Applying gold leaf to mini Sado koban] You can easily experience applying gold leaf. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Estimated time required (20 minutes)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Gold leaf pasting on individual plates] You can easily experience gold leaf pasting. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. * Regular sightseeing courses such as Sodayu Mine and Doyu Mine are not included. Estimated time required (60 minutes): Design gold leaf application (approximately 40 minutes) + sticker removal (approximately 10 minutes) + finishing (approximately 10 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. The beautiful crested ibises and the famous temples that have stood the test of time are both impressive. (*"Meisatsu" is mainly used to mean a famous temple with a long history.) Sightseeing route Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Toki no Mori Park → Kiyomizu Temple → Hasedera Temple → Daizen Shrine → Myo Senji Temple → Rengebuji Temple → Ogi/Taraibune → Hotel (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• Over 6 hours on the day

From Sado for the first time to deep Sado. A local sightseeing driver will guide you through Sado's representative sightseeing spots. Nichiren Shonin, who is celebrating his 800th birthday, traces his hardships on Sado. ★Sightseeing route ★Ryotsu Port (accommodation) → Matsugasaki/Okeyaki → Konponji Temple → Jissoji Temple → Myoshoji Temple → Myosenji Temple → Accommodation (Ryotsu Port)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

☆★Transportation fee is not included in this plan. *Schedule* [Day 1] 9:00 Tsubame-Sanjo Station *Town of world-class metal processing products ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 9:20 Suwada Factory *Factory tour *Artisans Produce nail clippers and bonsai scissors that shine with skill ⬇︎ Travel by taxi (about 20 minutes) 10:50 Tsubame-Sanjo Station ⬇︎ Travel by train (about 30 minutes) 12:30 JR Yahiko Station * Lunch around Yahiko Station 13:30 ⬇︎ Taxi (about 5 minutes) Takarayama Sake Brewery *Sake brewery tour *Enjoy sake tasting and shopping 15:00 ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 20 minutes) 15:20 Teradomari Fish Market Street (Uo-no-Ameyoko) 16:00 Local Teradomari A treasure trove of fresh and cheap fish, including frozen and processed products, as well as perishables from the port and Izumozaki Port! ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 16:20 Check-in at Yahiko Onsen Shiki no Yado Minoya ＊Smooth and beautiful skin Echigo Snow World *Snowshoes and various snow Enjoy playing (various fees apply) 15:00 ⬇︎Move by bus (about 40 minutes) 16:00 End at Nagaoka Station

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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

Enjoy a unique experience in a snow country and manufacturing town! ① Paper knife making experience! ② Kamakura experience! ③Snowmobile experience! ＊Schedule＊☆★Transportation fee is not included in this plan. [Day 1] 9:00 Tsubame Sanjo Station *Town of world-class metalwork products ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 10 minutes) 9:10 Sanjo Blacksmith Dojo *Factory tour *Paper knife making experience 10 :30 ⬇︎Transfer by taxi (about 20 minutes) 10:50 Tsubame-Sanjo Station ⬇︎Shinkansen transfer (about 40 minutes) 11:30 Echigo-Yuzawa Station ⬇︎About 5 minutes on foot from Echigo-Yuzawa Station 11:35 Shirataki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. *Sake Tasting/Purchase 12:30 ⬇︎5 minute walk Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Stroll around the hot spring town *Enjoy lunch, footbaths, local souvenirs, etc. ⬇︎Walk 15:00 Yuzawa Grand Hotel (check-in 15:00) ⬇︎ Move by taxi (approximately 30 minutes) 16:00 Kamakura experience at Setoguchi, an inn with fireflies and fireflies Go through the corridor of candles and enter the kamakura. Bake rice cakes on the hibachi and enjoy hot drinks. Enjoy an experience that can only be done in snow country ⬇︎Move by taxi (about 30 minutes) 17:30 Arrive at hotel *Meals using local ingredients and enjoy hot springs [Day 2] Breakfast at hotel 9:00 Check out ⬇︎ Move by bus (approximately 40 minutes) Naeba Ski Resort 10:50 *Snowmobile tour 60 minute course ("Kappa Snowmobile Land" in Naeba Ski Resort) Please gather at * There is a polite lecture even for the first time! *Enjoy various activities on the slopes ⬇︎Move by bus (about 40 minutes) Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Walk around the hot spring town. *Enjoy footbath and shopping 16:00 dissolution

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1 Day or more

A two-day, one-night plan where you can experience snow activities, hot springs, and local sweets making experience! Playing in the snow, hot springs, cooking, and experiencing everything all at once *Schedule*☆★Transportation expenses are not included in this plan. ☆★ [Day 1] 10:00 GALA Yuzawa Station ⬇︎Go to the only ski resort in the world directly connected to the Shinkansen station GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort *Adults and children alike can enjoy! Enjoy a variety of snow activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and sledding! *Please take breaks and lunch as appropriate. The restaurant on the slopes offers a menu unique to Komedokoro! *Various activities and meals are charged separately ⬇︎ Walk to the hotel (about 10 minutes) Echigo Yuzawa Onsen Ichibosenri Oyuyado Nakaya (Check-in 15:00) *Enjoy meals that make the most of local ingredients! Local Uonuma Koshihikari rice is boiled in a kettle… *Relieve the fatigue of the day in the hot spring♨️The open-air bath without a roof gives you a sense of freedom. You can also enjoy the scenery. [Day 2] Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 Check out ⬇︎On foot Please see the hot spring guide map 9:10 Stroll around Yuzawa Onsen town ＊Enjoy foot baths and souvenir shopping ⬇︎ 9:50 Echigo Yuzawa Station East Exit Bus Stop 2 Yuzawa-Asahihara line (about 40 minutes) ⬇︎ 11:00 Experience making Niigata's famous bamboo dumplings at the hands-on workshop "Ogen"! *For lunch, you can choose from tempura udon or soba. 13:30 ⬇︎Take the bus to Echigo-Yuzawa Station 14:00 Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Stroll around the station! Sake tasting experience at "Ponshukan" is recommended! 15:00 Dissolution

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Shirane Osato Pear Nakamura Kanko Orchard is the largest farm in Niigata with a site two times the size of Tokyo Dome. You can make your favorite sweets from 3 types of parfaits, tarts, and daifuku with the fresh strawberries you picked yourself! After making it, you can eat it on the spot ♪ Enjoy fresh strawberries to your heart's content! Selectable plan Strawberry picking experience (200g): 900 yen/person Strawberry picking (200g) & Strawberry parfait/tart/daifuku 6 pack handmade experience: 2,000 yen/person each Business hours 9:00-17:00/regular holiday No days of the week, come anytime during business hours.・There is no time limit for picking.・Renovated and clean restrooms and wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available. *Experience flow* ① Please gather at the cash register. We will check the reservation information and accept it. ②Please pick your favorite strawberries with a guideline of 200g. * After that, we will weigh it, and if it exceeds 200g, we will ask you to pay for the excess amount. ③If you apply for a fruit daifuku, a parfait, or a tart that you make yourself, you can use the strawberries you pick yourself to make it in your favorite shape and enjoy it. * Various fruits are also sold at the shop, so you can also purchase them. ☆ Please visit every corner of the farm with no admission fee. ☆ See how a wide variety of vegetables and fruits are growing ♪ Relax and enjoy fresh fruits and parfaits! The surrounding area is the orchard of Nakamura Kanko Orchard. Please enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside. The restrooms have also been beautifully refurbished. There is also a toilet for wheelchairs. Come with your family or as a couple! ! About Shirane Osato Nashi Nakamura Kanko Orchard Co., Ltd. The largest orchard in Niigata, located in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Admission is free. In the park, there are also drinks and puddings made with rare pears from Niigata prefecture, called "Rulechche", which are also called "phantom pears". From families to couples, please come by all means ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 16～Age 60
• 4～5 hours

It is possible to leave a photo of the interior and exterior of a historic building that has been certified as a national registered tangible cultural property. You can take pictures of two people with a profound feeling in the Japanese garden that matches the innocence of white and the uchikake, and in the moist hall. The kimono looks even better with the wonderful production of cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and snowy scenery. There is also a historic shrine nearby, and you can take pictures there. It is also possible to get on a rickshaw and take a picture.

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• In Door Activity

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

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for a special period on the Katakai Fireworks Festival on September 9th and 10th. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30

You can experience making Sasa-Mino sushi, a local dish born in the Myoko / Suginosawa area, while learning from the locals. With family, friends and couples! Would you like to experience making Sasa Mino sushi together?

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

Why don't you experience making traditional Japanese food and rice cakes with your children? Myoko's grandma will teach you from scratch. Souvenirs include glutinous rice, perilla powder, and red beans. A recipe is also included, so you can reproduce it even when you go home!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha's popularity grew, OIRAN were considered the trend-setters of Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-class men. In Niigata, OIRAN were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience al l the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

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• For Groups