Sanin / Sanyo in Traditional culture experience
- 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
- Age 15~
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00
We offer Japanese culture experiences in Shoo town of Okayama famous for a legendary hero Kintaro - the golden boy.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Age 12~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 09:30 / 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
☆★Available long-sleeved kimono plan is now available★☆ This is VASARA's standard long-sleeved kimono rental plan that allows you to enjoy your special day in a more glamorous way. The regular price 49,390 yen (tax included) plan is now 18,590 yen (tax included)! Please enjoy the experience of creating the area around the obi and more advanced kimono because it is a furisode. This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling services. Would you like to make your important day look gorgeous with a glossy long-sleeved kimono? ~Flow of the day~①Visiting the store/Reception②Choosing a kimono③Dressing/hair setting④Going out⑤Returning
- Age 16~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
Join "ikebana" lesson held at Daisho-in, which is considered to be the oldest temple in Miyajima of Aki. The lesson is held in the sitting room of the temple - a hall with the most beautiful scenic view. While sitting on the tatami-floor, you can see the Seto Inland Sea and Hatsukaichi city on the other side. Experience Japanese traditional culture through colorful flowers in the elegant hall with a long dignified history. Our instructors are local flower artists: Erina Kawakane and Hisae Kuwabara. This ikebana lesson must be a priceless experience as it is held in the temple hall usually off-limits to the public. ※English guide book「Daihonzan Daisho-in Temple of Miyajima Misen」will be presented. ※English speaking guide is available.
- Age 16~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
This is an authentic tea ceremony experience offered at a 1000-year-old tea room of the Daisho-in. The tea room is very small, only 3 tatami mats in size and with no lights as it was built in accordance with a formal planning and construction. Arrangements of rooms and design, building materials have all been kept from the time it was first built, so simply to see or sit in this tea room can be a valuable experience. Hanging scroll and flowers displayed in tokonoma, tea tools including kettle and bowls. Sweets, tea, an instructor wearing kimono, tea room manners to show respect to the guests. This little space is packed with traditional necessities of life: food, clothing and shelter. Enjoy an authentic tea ceremony in a tranquil garden. ※English guide book「Daihonzan Daisho-in Temple of Miyajima Misen」will be presented. ※English speaking guide is available.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
It is a plan where you can wear a kimono and experience the tea ceremony and calligraphy.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
From the sights along the Kurashiki River to the streets of the Edo era, we will go through the historical course related to the Ohara Art Museum and the important national designated property.
- Age 8~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 18:00
★ COOL HIROSHIMA ★ Japanese calligraphy is an artistic form of writing with a brush and ink to express your mind. As a traditional visual art, people look at the calligraphy and appreciate the beauty and impressions of characters and their meanings. Unlike paintings or other writings, you have only one chance to write with a brush. The brush strokes cannot be corrected or even rewritten. Usually, you need to sit straight on the floor and focus on calligraphy, but in this plan we provide tables and chairs for overseas visitors as they may find it difficult to sit on the floor. Our school is located in central Hiroshima and easy to access, come stop by on your visit to this area if time permits between your sightseeing programs. As a memory of your Hiroshima trip, join our special Japanese calligraphy experience offered by a professional instructor. ※English speaking guide is available. ※ Gift brush and plain folding fan included.
- Age 16~Age 80
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
Commonly a bonsai represents a mini landscape or mountain scenery produced in a small pot. But a moss bonsai is made of seedlings covered with moss and rounded up and no pot is necessary. Therefore, you can arrange decorations by placing it on various plates or hang. Instead of plates if you place it in a MASU (wooden box) you can enjoy a unique combination of wood with deep green moss. And it is easy to take away. Our venue is located in a long-established flower shop with a history of 70 years, which is located in a busy district of Hiroshima lined with many department stores. Currently the venue offers 46 culture classes in ikebana and tea ceremony. The venue is easy to access, so you can experience Japanese culture during your tour in Hiroshima if time permits between your sightseeing programs. * "MASU (wooden box)" may not be available depending on the participation date.
- 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 5~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
Kendama is now popular as the coolest play in the world. The birthplace of kendama is Hiroshima. The owner of the Kendama shop opens at Hiroshima, and the Kendama classroom and certification courses are instructors to teach beginners how to play and enjoy Kendama. In the shop, you can see various Kendama such as original and overseas brands. The venue is adjacent to Kamiyacho intersection in the center of Hiroshima, so it can be used easily between Hiroshima sightseeing. Hiroshima It is a 5-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Take this opportunity to experience kendama. * English interpreter is included.
- 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.
- Age 16~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
This is an authentic ikebana lesson, a flower arrangement which is counted as one of the three major Japanese traditional arts of refinement. The venue is a long-established flower shop with a history of 70 years, which is located in a busy district of Hiroshima lined with many department stores. Currently the venue offers 46 culture classes in ikebana and tea ceremony. There is a huge flower shop downstairs of the classroom, so our lesson starts from selecting flowers and you may choose colors and types of flowers with an instructor. The venue is easy to access, so you can experience Japanese culture during your tour in Hiroshima if time permits between your sightseeing programs. Our school is very convenient to take an ikebana lesson in your preferred time, as we have many instructors and each instructor conducts several classes everyday from morning to the evening except Sundays. Enjoy ikebana as well as its porcelain vase, a unique art available only in Japan.
- 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.
- Age 10~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 12:00 / 13:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30
We offer experiential lessons to learn how to play the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto. You can play a complete piece within 90 min session. All lessons will be conducted in English.〜Flow of the day〜18:00 Demo performanceThe instructor will showcase koto performance.18:05 Greetings/Class IntroductionThe instructor will give greetings and explain the lesson content.18:10 Brief Koto Lecture & Video Watching18:15 Lesson ProperParticipants will learn about posture when playing the koto, the history of the koto, how to tune it, explanations of each part, and how to read music scores.19:00 Playing SakuraThe lesson will focus on learning to play the famous song 'Sakura' on the koto.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
From the sights along the Kurashiki River to the streets of the Edo era, we will go through the historical course related to the Ohara Art Museum and the important national designated property.
- 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
- Age 12~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
You can dress up at our facility and walk around the island freely until 4:00pm. We will keep your luggage. We have everything you need, so don't worry.
- Age 10~
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 13:00
We offer Japanese culture experiences in Shoo town of Okayama famous for a legendary hero Kintaro - the golden boy.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
We will go through the main scenery of the beautiful Kurashiki-like district and the cityscape of the Edo period.
- Age 0~
- 1~2 hours
Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.
Beautiful studio on a hill that overlooks the town. If you need guidance in English, the studio can arrange. They were very kind. Highly recommended
- Age 0~
- 2~3 hours
- 11:00 / 15:00
This Japanese-style cooking masterclass is offered by Cooking Culture School of Hiroshima in collaboration with a local magazine SEEKING HIROSHIMA. In this lesson you will prepare and eat a thick rolled sushi usually served for special occasions and a miso soup with Hiroshima produce dried sardines.
- Age 10~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00
Hiroshima "Fuen Kiln" in Kake, Akiota Town, Akiota Prefecture, holds a one-day pottery experience class. With this plan, you can enjoy creating works using the electric potter's wheel. The experience time of many facilities is about one hour, but in the wind flame kiln, it is an advanced content such as "Kiku fir", "Centering", "Thread trimming", "Decoration" ♪ The experience of about 3 hours seems to be long, but the participants' impression is that it will pass in a blink of an eye ♪ Because it is very difficult, only those who have experienced the electric potter's wheel with the option plan of "Tebineri Experience" can participate ♪
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:30
Traditional musical instrument "Qian drum" that used the sound that Qian does. It is an opportunity to feel free to contact with this instrument that has a legend that brings happiness. Since the guru drum experts will do it, let's touch a part of folk performing arts while having fun. Why not experience traditional folk songs familiar nationwide as a moderate exercise as a banquet art now?
- Age 4~
- 1~2 hours
Do you not experience the good old traditional beauty and Bizen pottery with a dream phantom? This is a natural, earth-to-flame meeting, a rustic, hand-made grilled pottery that is felt by the fusion of clay and flame, which is a natural, earth-and-flame meeting. You can enjoy full-fledged creations from the ground twist of the first person by freely using the full-fledged pottery facility in the vast site surrounded by rich nature. Small Number of participants We look forward to using it from groups of people to groups.
子供と一緒に体験させてもらいました。 ろくろの体験は、一人に一人先生が付いて教えてくれます。(別料金) 対面に座って色々教えてくれるのですが、ほとんど先生がして自分で作った感はないです。 とても綺麗な作品が出来ましたか、個性はあまりなく、自分の作品というよりも先生の作品って感じです。 もちろん難しいのは分かるんですが、もう少し自分でやりたかったし、少し歪な方が個性が出て良かったのになー。と、少し残念でした。
- Age 0~Age 99
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
In Tsuwano, which is famous for tea, Shusuien has been running a tea garden for four generations. In 2021, the “Tea Terrace” was born in the tea plantation of Shusuien. In this plan, Mr. Kenshiro Tanaka, the 4th generation owner of Shusuien, will teach you how to make delicious sencha directly on the tea terrace. Spend a relaxing 90 minutes enjoying tea and Japanese sweets while gazing at Mt. Aono, the symbol of Tsuwano, and the tea fields.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
We will go through the main scenery of the beautiful Kurashiki-like district and the cityscape of the Edo period.
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