Sanin / Sanyo in Traditional culture experience Page 3

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:45

Join us for a day of spiritual renewal in the stunning mountain of Northern Hiroshima. Guided by a monk, you'll deepen your understanding of Buddhist principles of living in harmony with nature while embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

A half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a local gathering. Guided by the chief priest, you will be guided through a memorial hall where you can view items of high historical value related to the Battle of Ishiyama, a battle fought with Oda Nobunaga. Afterwards, you can enjoy a peaceful moment of peace while looking out at the beautiful Japanese garden. Empty your mind by copying sutras, which is a form of meditation. You can forget about everyday stress and refresh your mind and body. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Parking available. You will receive a welcome drink and the chief priest will say a prayer. Sutra copying experience and visit to Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch Shojin ryori while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

This is a half-day sightseeing course that visits the historic Chozenji Temple in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Aki's Little Kyoto. This is a plan that includes a taxi meeting at Takehara Station. The tour runs every Tuesday and Wednesday. After arriving at Chozenji Temple grounds, you will be welcomed with a Nembutsu prayer and a welcome drink by the chief priest, and then tour the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Hall within the grounds with commentary from the chief priest. Here, the flag of the Ishiyama Battle Army and the list of those killed in battle at Fort Amagasaki during the Battle of Ishiyama are preserved. This flag was used during the ``Battle of Ishiyama'' (1570-1580), a battle between Oda Nobunaga and his followers at Honganji Temple.At the request of the third chief priest Enzai, his followers, mainly members of the Fujiwara clan, organized Kihata-gumi, and along with the Mori army, they formed the Kihata-gumi. After setting sail and going to support Ishiyama, we will enjoy copying sutras in a vault overlooking a Japanese garden with the motif of ``heart.'' Afterwards, enjoy copying sutras in front of a beautiful Japanese garden. Sutra copying is a form of meditation. Meditation time will be a time to heal your everyday stress. Please enjoy authentic Chozenji Buddhist cuisine along with the beautiful garden and furniture. This is a special cuisine and space that can only be enjoyed here. ~Flow of the day~ 10:00 Gather at JR Takehara Station. Move to Chozenji. Sutra copying experience and visit to the Ishiyama Battle Memorial Museum, guided lunch at 11:30 AM Shojin Kaiseki cuisine while looking at the magnificent folding screen and Japanese garden After this course, you will have free time. We recommend a free stroll through the Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District. Takehara City (Hiroshima Prefecture) Townscape Preservation District, known as the Japan Heritage ``Takehara Old Townscape Preservation District'' and ``Aki's Little Kyoto'', has been designated as one of the top 100 cityscapes, and was also designated as a Japan Heritage Site in 2019. Ta. Takehara is said to have first been cultivated as a manor land for Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto during the Heian period under the Private Property Law of Konta Eiten. During the Muromachi period, Mori Motonari's third son Takakage (who was adopted by the Kobayakawa family and became Takakage Kobayakawa) spent his childhood there. Takakage was one of the people who received the ``Three Arrows' teachings'' from Motonari and supported the Mori clan system. Later, in the late Edo period, it developed through salt fields and sake brewing, and it is said that it boasted an 80% share of Hiroshima prefecture's salt production at the time. There are three sake breweries: Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Fujii Sake Brewery, and Nakao Jozo. Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whiskey, known as the ``father of Japanese whisky,'' is from Takehara. Taketsuru Sake Brewery, Masataka's birthplace, still operates in the townscape preservation district to this day. Around this time when salt and sake were developing, Rai Sanyo, a Confucian scholar and author of ``Japanese Foreign History,'' which had a great influence on the patriots at the end of the Edo period, was active. The former home of Sanyo's grandfather, Kiyoshi Yoriyoshi, is located in the townscape preservation district. (Excerpt from the Japan Historical Travel Association) At the annual Takehara Longing Road, the town is beautifully illuminated with candlelight and bamboo lanterns set in the townscape preservation district. The atmosphere of the old house leaking through the lattice door is also very atmospheric, giving you the illusion of having traveled back in time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 16:00

After closing time, Okayama Castle will be rented out for the night. A "Sword Trial Experience" will be held at a special outdoor venue. In addition, "Kachidoki Meshi," a banquet dish from the Warring States period that Uesugi Kenshin, who loved Bizen swords, ate to pray for victory before going into battle, will be arranged for inbound tourists. Gastronomy using an abundance of local Okayama products will be served in the castle tower.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Cleanse your soul and elevate your fortune with our 1-day tour in Hiroshima. Begin with a private Goma fire ritual and create a protection sachet at a historic temple. Then, explore local sake breweries and enjoy sake tastings.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a day tour that walks around Tadanoumi, Takehara City. Tadanoumi is closely related to the name of Taira no Tadamori (the father of Taira no Kiyomori). After climbing Mt. Kurotaki with a guide and seeing the beauty of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea like a diorama, you can enjoy seafood rice bowls topped with plenty of fresh fish. After Zen meditation and sutra copying at Shoun-ji Temple, you will tour the history of Kagi Castle and Tokoura Shrine, which are closely related to the Kobayakawa navy. ~ Flow of the day ~ 9:00 Meet at Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd parking lot (in front of Aohata Jam Deck) 9:10 Kurotakiyama hiking 11:30 Ajidokoro Sunrise Lunch 13:30 Winning Zen meditation and sutra copying experience 15:00 Town walk 16:00 Takehara City Tadanoumi Port 2nd Parking Lot

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a private kagura performance where a small group of 1 to 10 people can enjoy Iwami Kagura, a traditional performing art that has been passed down in the western part of Shimane Prefecture since ancient times, at Ryugozen Shrine in the hot spring town of Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture. Iwami Kagura is a dance that has been practiced since ancient times in the Iwami region of western Shimane Prefecture, mainly based on Japanese mythology, and is danced to lively music while wearing gorgeous costumes woven with gold and silver threads and expressive masks. It is a traditional performing art that has been passed down. With this plan, you can enjoy a local sake pairing from ``Wakabayashi Sake Brewery,'' a sake brewery in Onsentsu that has been in business for over 100 years, in a private space limited to one group per day and a maximum of 10 people. After the performance, you can also get to know the behind-the-scenes aspects of traditional performing arts, such as interacting with dancers, trying on costumes, playing music, and taking photos. In addition, the ``Kagura Cup,'' the cup into which sake is poured, is handmade by ``Kameya Ceramics,'' a company that manufactures the stone tiles that decorate roofs in the Iwami region, and you can take it home as a souvenir after viewing it. (For customers who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, we use Iwashimizu, Wakabayashi Sake Brewery's brewing water, and also enjoy ``mulberry tea,'' a material used to make Sekishu washi paper used in the production of Kagura masks. *Seasonal) (The tea leaves may change depending on the situation) If you like tradition, history, and theater performances, you can enjoy it regardless of your age or nationality.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 89
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

It is a townscape walking tour of the world heritage Iwami Ginzan. On this tour, you will walk around the historic townscape of the World Heritage Site with a local guide from the Iwami Ginzan Guide Association. *Please note that this tour does not visit the mine shaft where silver was mined. The people of the town have continued to live in consideration of the landscape while protecting the ruins. As you walk through the town, you can feel the way of life that unites the community and values the town. During the tour, you will stop by a long-established confectionery shop that has been around since the Edo period and enjoy interacting with the locals. At Kanzeonji Temple, you can see the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine ruins and the townscape lined with red Sekishu tiles. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide. One bottle of mineral water is provided for each participant. After the tour, you will receive a souvenir of your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Cultural experience in the Josai district, a designated important preservation district. You can experience zazen at Choanji Temple in the Josai district. The zazen experience starts with an explanation from the deputy chief priest and can be completed in about an hour. Even first-timers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

• Age 17～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

This plan combines a Tsuyama culture experience with a historical lecture by Alex Kerr in the Joto and Josai areas, which are important historical districts. [Experience content] 1. A tour of the area with guides + a rickshaw ride experience 2. A rickshaw driver experience 3. A Tsuyama culture experience: "Sakushu Kasuri weaving experience"

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

This is a fresh fruit Daifuku making experience by a cook who has experience teaching not only Japanese but also Indonesians, Japanese Brazilians, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese. Matcha is also served after the sweets are made. Basically, we will explain in easy Japanese (we may use tools such as translation apps as a supplement) and we will also give you recipes, so even those who are studying Japanese can participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

The Hagi City and the surrounding area in Yamaguchi Prefecture offers a wonderful blend of traditions, history, scenery and flavors. Enjoy a 2-day tour in the area and dive into the Japan of the past. Thread the path of the samurai, visit quaint temples, enjoy local cuisine and more. Day 1Meet with the private driver and English-speaking guide at Shin-Yamaguchi StationVisit Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor center, now a museumLunch at Hotori Tei or similar ↓ In the afternoon visit Hagi's Castle Town District, with Kikuya Former Merchant ResidenceVisit Shoin Shrine ↓ Accommodation at Hagi HonjinHaginoyado Tomoe is available at additional cost ↓ Day 2Visit Tokoji TempleVisit Unrinji Temple ↓ Transfer back to Shin-Yamaguchi Station

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Hagi, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, brings you Japan as it once was: samurai residences, a feudal castle town, wonderful local flavors and crafts. Get ready to explore the Hagi City area and discover the past well preserved. Explore the area on 2-day tour, filled with cultural and scenic highlights.Day 1Arrive at Hagi (airplane, or train) rent a car ↓ Visit Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center, former school now museum ↓ Have lunch at the Center, or at Kimono Café Visit Hagi Castle Town in the afternoon Optional activities: kimono experience, rickshaw ride, green tea experience, rental bicycle, sightseeing boat tour ↓ Accommodation at Hagi Royal Intelligent Hotel or Hagi Honjin ↓ Day 2 Visit Unrinji Temple and Tokoji Temple ↓ In the afternoon: Shoka Sonjuku Academy, Shoin Shrine, Former Yukawa Residence ↓ Return rental car at Yamaguchi Ube Airport or Shin-Yamaguchi Station

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Discover the charms of traditional, scenic Hagi, create your own piece of Hagiyaki pottery, wear kimono, join green tea experience and much more. Visit Hagi Castle Town, preserved in time and witness Japan as it once was. Let a 3-day tour Take you around the area that brims with history, culture, traditions and amazing scenery.Day 1Arrive at Hagi (airplane, or train) rent a car ↓ Visit Hagi Meirin Gakusha Visitor Center, former school now museum ↓ Have lunch at the Center, or at Kimono Café Visit Hagi Castle Town in the afternoon ↓ Acquisition at Hagi Royal Intelligent Hotel or Hagi Honjin ↓ Day 2 Visit Tokoji Temple ↓ Visit Former Yukawa Family Residence, optional: Hagi Uragami MuseumIn the afternoon: Hagiyaki pottery making experienceAccommodation: same as above ↓ Day 3Free in the morning, optional: kimono rental, rickshaw ride, green tea experience, Unrinji Temple, sightseeing boat tourIn the afternoon: Shōka Sonjuku Academy, Shoin ShrineReturn rental car at Ube Airport or Sh in-Yamaguchi Station, end of tour

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The length and thickness you like ... Original My Chopsticks! ! Only bamboo carefully selected from the local bamboo forest is used. Because you use it every day and put it in your mouth, you need something safe and secure ...

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

Service perfect ceramic art experience! !! The amount of clay used is increasing from 500g to 600g! !! The size of the finished work will also be 1.2 times larger! !! And the original soy sauce bukkake ice cream (coffee or tea is also acceptable) is also available! !! Furthermore, for those who enjoy the original Bizen curry and Bizen burger, we also offer a 100 yen discount coupon! !! At "Sorakukan" in Inbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, we hold a pottery experience class for Bizen ware. In a relaxed and calm space, children and adults can easily enjoy making Bizen ware by hand. In this plan, the work is fired in an electric kiln. It will take 40-60 minutes. After the ceramic art experience, it is a soy sauce bukkake ice cream service that has been introduced on overseas TV. Please enjoy it slowly while watching the work you made. You can also enjoy the original Bizen curry and Bizen burger from Sorakukan, which ranked 6th in the local curry grand prix nationwide. For those who have experienced ceramic art, all the menus at the Sorakukan will come with a 100 yen discount ticket, so please enjoy the local Bizen gourmet. As soon as the specified number of kilns is ready, we will fire the kilns one by one and send them after baking. Normally, it will be baked in about 6 months, but it may be significantly delayed due to corona damage. (Available for up to 20 people) Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays (excluding holidays)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

書道の経験がなくても大丈夫です！ アート書道とは日本人が初めて習う楷書体という字体とは違い、字の形や筆の運び方のルールがなく、形にとらわれず、字のイメージや想いなどを線に表し表現していくので初心者の方でも楽しんで書道体験できる新しい書道です。体験では書家直接指導します。 絵具や筆を使って絵や漢字を書き、アート書道作品を作成していただけます。 インテリアにもおすすめです。 ～当日の流れ～ ①挨拶・自己紹介　5分 ②レッスン内容の説明・アート書道の説明　5分 ③道具の説明　5分 ④（漢字）なぞり手本をつかっての練習・各自練習（質疑応答）　30分 ⑤本番用紙に絵具で絵を描く　15分 ⑥漢字の清書　5分 ⓻みんなの作品披露(感想など）　10分

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Please enjoy Matsue's Japanese sweets and your own matcha while gazing at the seasonal scenery of the moat, which still retains the appearance of the national treasure Matsue Castle when it was built. You can make tea freely and attach a simple instruction manual (instruction manual), so you can feel free to enjoy the experience of Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～
• 1 Day or more

Enjoy a local pot that warms up to the core, surrounded by the villagers and the hearth at the villager's restaurant, which is only empty once a month. Stay at a guest house in UEDAVILLAGE (Ueda Mura), which is located at the top of a mountain as much as a house. Wake up in the morning and admire the magnificent view from Hoshimidai. I'm just much, this more please feel free real luxury. It is the time of the month reset time. All you have to do is eat around the hearth and talk, but I think it's time to love the village. Don't miss the local hot pot on the hearth! For appetizers, you can also enjoy Ueda burdock dishes and villagers' vegetables dishes. I'll do it every month, so please go visit. And let's look at the beautiful stars and candles ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～
• 3～4 hours

Enjoy a local pot that warms up to the core, surrounded by the villagers and the hearth at the villager's restaurant, which is only empty once a month. I'm just much, this more please feel free real luxury. It is the time of the month reset time. All you have to do is eat around the hearth and talk, but I think it's time to love the village. Don't miss the local hot pot on the hearth! For appetizers, you can also enjoy Ueda burdock dishes and villagers' vegetables dishes. I'll do it every month, so please go visit. And let's look at the beautiful stars and candles ♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

2016年に開店した新しい店舗で、松江市内で着物レンタル専門店は当店だけ。 店舗は、城山堀川の畔に位置し、近くに国宝松江城や武家屋敷など和装にピッタリな観光名所があるため、城下町松江の散策には大変便利です。　 “可愛い着物”を着て、城下町・松江で素敵な写真をたくさん撮りましょう!! 【プランの流れ】

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

It is a new and only Kimono rental shop in Matsue City, opened in 2016.​ ​ The shop is located at the riverside of Shiroyama-Horigawa. There are many sightseeing spots where seem perfect for visiting in Japanese clothes in surrounding areas. For example, Matsuejou which is treated as national treasure and a historical samurai’s residence is around here. Especially, walking around the castle town Matsue in traditional Japanese clothes seems a pretty recommendable tour.　 Let’s enjoy in castle town Matsue in cute Yukata and take pictures!!

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 05:00

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

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups