Akita in Traditional culture experience

• Age 1～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow hut using Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone, from families with children to those who just want to experience snow, is welcome to participate. Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture, has a history of approximately 450 years in Yokote as a New Year's celebration to worship the water god. The Yokote Snow Festival is held every year in mid-February and is famous for the construction of approximately 80 approximately 3-meter-tall kamakura throughout the city. In addition, approximately 2,000 mini kamakura are built by locals and children every year in the elementary school playground and Hebi-no-saki Riverside area near the festival venue, and are enveloped in soft candlelight at night. Why not create your own unique mini kamakura using the snow from Yokote, a region known for its heavy snowfall and the home of kamakura? Participants will receive a small souvenir.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

This plan combines three elements: food, art, and hot springs. Enjoy a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇A Japanese meal featuring "Hina Jidori Chicken Kiritanpo Miso Nabe" made with miso from Ando Brewery, a long-established brewery in Kakunodate, Senboku City. *Children's meals will be provided for young children.◇Bath◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Onsen Yupopo.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

The lesson will be given by a local Iai master who has been training at the martial arts hall on Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street. Through explanations on the martial arts that have been passed down in Kakunodate, the spirituality that has been observed in training, and the inheritance of martial arts, you will be able to experience the spirit of the samurai who lived in Kakunodate. The program begins with a talk from the instructor, followed by etiquette, sword usage, and kata practice, and ends with cutting a human-shaped model. An English interpreter guide can also be arranged.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 16:00 / 19:00

[Eligible for Akita Winter Asobi Campaign Coupon* | 50% off weekdays and 25% off weekends for stays from December 1st to February 28th] Located within Bonjuku U, a cultural exchange facility with a Nishimonai Bon Odori theme that opened in April 2025 in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, this Finnish-style storehouse sauna is housed in a former storage building. It offers two types of saunas: a public sauna for men only and a private sauna for both men and women. Experience the world of Nishimonai Bon Odori with original sauna hats with a straw hat motif, in-house attire with an indigo-dyed yukata motif, sauna rooms with Nishimonai Bon Odori music playing, and a free-flowing underground water bath, the same water used to brew the famous "Wakagaeri" sake served to dancers during the festival. *What is the Akita Winter Asobi Campaign Coupon? ・Discount amount: Up to 50% off (weekdays) ・Up to 25% off (holidays) / Up to 6,000 yen off per person ・Sales period: 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 ・Usage period: Monday, December 1, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 *Holiday coupons apply from December 31st to January 4th as part of the New Year's holiday period ・Eligible products: Activities and experiences within Akita Prefecture listed on Activity Japan ・Coupon codes -Weekday 50% off coupon: AKT1 -Holiday 25% off coupon: AKT2 *When making a reservation, a message about using coupons will appear on the screen where you enter your information. Enter the coupon code and click the "Apply" button.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:45 / 20:00

This is an experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with drums and lanterns! You can experience Akita festivals here, including Namahage and Nishimonai Bon Odori! The stage design inspired by the mountain events of the Kakunodate Festival and the powerful autumn foliage blizzard are a spectacular experience! You can also enjoy the world's number one Lake Tazawa beer (with mini snacks) here for an exceptional experience!

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

You will create two pieces of art using a hand-cranked potter's wheel (not an electric one, but a potter's wheel that you turn by hand) or a clay slab. After creating your piece, you will be able to choose your favorite color!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 10:30 / 12:30

[Cook rice in a rice cooker and compare different rice varieties] 60-90 minutes - Cook rice in a rice cooker! It turns out surprisingly delicious! - Choose one cup per person and compare the different flavors from different producers! They're all delicious! (Up to 3 types) - Try a variety of local rice accompaniments that are unique to Akita Prefecture! - Enjoy a leisurely, leisurely, and lively breakfast/lunch, something you don't usually have time for!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Experience painting a kokeshi doll made from cherry wood! You can paint the faces of your family or friends, or your favorite characters, and create a kokeshi doll using your imagination. It's a lot of fun, so please come and try it out.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Ani in Kitaakita City is said to be the birthplace of Matagi, and the culture of hunting remains today according to traditional customs. With an active Matagi as the instructor, you can learn about hunting while experiencing Matagi culture and techniques, an experience that can only be enjoyed in Kitaakita. [Experience content] - Lecture - About animal footprints and traces - - Experience setting up a temporary snare trap (spring to autumn) - Experience walking on snow in snowshoes (winter) - Shooting experience

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Ryusenji Temple Traditional Incense Making Experience GuideAt Ryusenji Temple, you can experience making incense using traditional methods. . Your guide will carefully teach you how to make incense from scratch, so even beginners can participate with confidence. Incense is said to have the merit of gently affecting the cerebrum, calming the mind, and purifying the space. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time facing the scent. ? What to bringYour favorite aroma oil (if you have one)We look forward to your participation. Enjoy a quiet and rich time of scent together. You can make 5 to 8 pieces in one experience. ? At the beginning of the experience - A sermon by a monk (about 10 minutes)Before the incense making experience, a monk will quietly talk about the efficacy and benefits of incense. Since ancient times, incense has been considered a "bridge of scent" that calms the mind, purifies the space, and connects Buddha and people. Fragrances have invisible powers that can help you sleep better, relax, ward off evil spirits, improve your concentration, etc. We hope that you will deepen your experience through the "teachings of incense" that you don't encounter in your daily life.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[Making Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo Nabe, with Halal ingredients] 120 minutes (estimated) This authentic Kiritanpo Nabe experience starts with mashing rice to make "tanpo." We also encourage Muslims to try Akita's local cuisine! We use Halal-certified chicken, seasonings, and cooking utensils, all of which are separate from those for general use, so you can enjoy Akita home cooking with peace of mind.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[Make Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo hotpot] 120 minutes (estimated) Experience an authentic Kiritanpo hotpot experience, starting with mashing rice to make "tanpo." Using local ingredients such as water parsley and Hinai chicken, you can enjoy a homemade Kiritanpo hotpot packed with the delicious flavors of Akita, leaving you feeling warm and satisfied in both your heart and your stomach.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

2-theater common ticket [Korakukan + Kosaka Mine Office] This is a great value ticket that includes a play and backstage tour at Korakukan, a national important cultural property, and a tour of the Kosaka Mine Office and two facilities. The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active for over 115 years and is still performing live (popular theater and other) performances. 2025 performances: April 23rd to July 27th "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" Leader Mimine Toru → Starring Shingetsu Kaito → Starring Hitomi Hiroshi (Starring Subaru Toma) will take turns performing for about one month each. August 1st to September 15th "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company member Subaru Mirai will appear. September 21st to October 28th "Gekidan Yumeiro" led by troupe leader Kenji Kano, former OSA Nippon Opera Company member Shiho Wakaki, special appearance by Mariko Endo. It is interesting that the performers change every year as this theater troupe was formed just for the Korakukan performance. The performances are enjoyable for all ages, so many customers come, including elementary school to high school students on school trips. Please enjoy watching a performance at Korakukan, a theater that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered because of the Kosaka Mine. In 1910, the Meiji era theater "Korakukan" was built as a welfare facility for the employees of the Kosaka Mine. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. The most distinctive feature of this theater is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a theater. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy an eye-opening look behind the scenes of a truly living playhouse! Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture is a town that prospered through mining. The Meiji-era playhouse "Korakukan" was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for Kosaka Mine employees. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the inside is purely Japanese. It features a rare mix of Japanese and Western styles for a playhouse. You can experience the history and culture of Kosaka Mine by touring the Kosaka Mine Office, built in 1905.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

Yuzo Okamura, a longtime actor with the Warabiza theater, celebrates his 50th anniversary this year. Nicknamed "Tori-san" (Tori-san) for his skill at imitating the sound of a rooster, Okamura has pioneered Warabiza musicals, supporting numerous productions since starring in the theater's first musical, "Oga no Onimaru." He is currently active in television commercials, narration, and dramas. He recently appeared in the NHK historical drama "Berabou." Born in November 1950, three months before the founding of Warabiza, he has grown older alongside the theater. Enjoy his singing voice and conversations alongside delicious food and Lake Tazawa beer at Yupopo. Special guests with whom he has performed many times will also make appearances! There will also be a segment where you can dance along to "Donpan Bushi," a nationally renowned folk song from Akita Prefecture. Enjoy this special, one-night-only experience.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇Enjoy a sukiyaki bowl made with Akita Nishiki Beef, Akita's pride and joy, at the restaurant Bakkya in Onsen Yupopo. *Children's meals will be prepared for young children.◇Bathing◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Onsen Yupopo.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Main Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Relax in the natural hot springs. ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00

Enjoy the three elements of food, art, and hot springs with this plan, which includes a hot spring bath, a meal, and an experiential attraction by Warabiza! ◇Festival Stage "This is Akita!"◇An experiential attraction where you can join in on the festival stage with the help of the theater troupe Warabiza, using drums and lanterns! *Includes snacks and one drink.◇Meal◇Enjoy a superb oyakodon (chicken and egg bowl) made with eggs from Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three free-range chicken breeds, and three cuts of meat at the restaurant Bakkya in Yupopo Onsen. *Children's meals will be prepared for young children.◇Bathing◇Relax in the natural hot springs of Yupopo Onsen.・If you are booking the 11:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hotel Building (yellow building) [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 11:00] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Relax in the natural hot springs. ・If you are booking the 12:00 course, [Meeting/Registration] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Hot Spring Building [Meal from 12:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo Restaurant Bakkya [Bathing from 13:00] Akita Art Village Hot Spring Yupopo [Festival Stage "This is Akita!" from 13:45] Festival Stage Interactive Attractions (approx. 40 minutes) *Includes snacks and one drink

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Even first-timers are welcome! Experience the traditional craft of Kawauchi lacquerware with maki-e lacquering♪ This plan allows customers to choose from five types of Kawauchi lacquerware bowls, plates, etc. and experience maki-e lacquering on them. You can take home the product you made on the same day! Maki-e is a unique Japanese craft technique in which pictures are drawn on the surface of lacquerware with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold and silver metal powder and colored powder. Same-day reservations are also possible, so please feel free to make a reservation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

After the festive New Year's celebrations, the coldest season of the year, the final solar term of winter, "Daikan," arrives. The biting cold air and gloomy gray skies can easily make you feel down. However, it's precisely because of this cold that "warmth" feels even more special. This time, we'll be welcoming guests "Tofu Hyakkei" and "Kanban On," and we'll all gather together to enjoy something even more heartwarming, especially in the freezing cold. The same day also marks the start of the "Bride Procession" at Yukitopia Nanamagari, a festival held in Ugo Town since 1986. The Bridal Procession was born from the idea that it should also be an event that is only possible in the cold and snow! Recreating the scenes of weddings from long ago, the Bridal Procession will parade this year's newlyweds through town on a horse-drawn sleigh. The procession will pass through Honmachi Street, which faces Bonjuku U, and will be visible from the venue. Enjoy the taste, the sights, the conversation... let's celebrate the cold winter to the fullest. Whether you're a local or from outside the area, with family and friends, or even alone, please feel free to join us. [About the Bridal Procession] The Bridal Procession is the main event of the "Yukitopia Nanamagari" event, held annually on the last Saturday of January. *Details: Nanmo University - Akita Folklore Studies "Bride's Procession" https://nanmoda.jp/2017/02/723/ [Event summary] Date and time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 14:00-16:00 Location: Bonjuku U Main House Earthen Floor Participation fee: 6,000 yen for adults Capacity: 10 people (first come, first served) Theme: "Celebrating the cold winter - tofu, oden, and warm sake that will touch your heart" - freshly made tofu - oden from a tofu shop - warm sake, enjoyed in different cups and at different temperatures *Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The oldest in the prefecture Hot spring Township "autumn palace Hot spring The Yuzawa area has many attractions, such as the “Kawahara House Hell,” one of Japan's three major spiritual sites along with Gokyo and Okoyama and Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Romee” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience Anyone can participate, so please complete your original lacquer to commemorate your journey.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30

Enjoy Nagashi Somen, a winter-only experience, in a heated semi-private room. Experience the bliss of nagashi somen, a traditional Akita dish beloved for over 30 years, with a blissful moment shaped by the renowned spring water. Kura Cafe is also available. This set includes a Nagashi Somen Set (winter-only, with three dipping sauces), a tempura platter, a choice of hot pot (kansan beef hotpot or herb hotpot), and a ¥4,000 combined souvenir, meal, and bathing voucher for use at roadside stations like Misato. **(The combined voucher cannot be used to pay for the Somen Set Plan on-site. It can be used as a meal voucher for additional food and drink orders. Please note that it cannot be used as a meal voucher if no additional orders are placed.)** 80-minute limit Three sessions: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Maximum of four people per table Enjoy Nagashi Somen, a traditional dish usually only available in summer, in the middle of winter!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30

Enjoy Nagashi Somen, a winter-only experience, in a heated semi-private room. Experience the bliss of nagashi somen, a traditional Akita dish beloved for over 30 years, with a luxuriously heated dining room. The restaurant also features a Kura Cafe. This set includes a Nagashi Somen Set (winter-only, with three dipping sauces), a tempura platter, a choice of hot pot (kansan beef hotpot or herb hotpot), and a ¥2,000 combined souvenir, meal, and bathing voucher for use at roadside stations like Misato. **(The combined voucher cannot be used to pay for the Somen Set Plan on-site. It can be used as a meal voucher for any additional food or drink ordered in addition to the set plan. Please note that it cannot be used as a meal voucher if no additional orders are made.)** 80-minute limit Three sessions: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM Maximum of four people per table Enjoy Nagashi Somen, a traditional dish usually only available in summer, in the middle of winter!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. The former restaurant, Kaneyu, a symbol of Noshiro City, which once thrived as a lumber industry, is a former restaurant built with abundant natural Akita cedar and registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos inside the building and strolling around the city in a kimono. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school featured in the film, and many fans visit on a basketball pilgrimage. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the vicinity. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set, and Kumiko crafting experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, and hair styling③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Photographic screen, folding umbrella, and self-timer shutter※All prices include tax. *Price includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta sandals, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair styling fee. *Please choose the kimono pattern on the day at the venue. *Plans 1 and 3 include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set." *The "Kumiko Making Experience" included in Plan 1 is a popular menu item that allows you to experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully instructed on how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *The "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" can be added as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Making Experience: 4,700 yen ■ [June to September only] Yukata rental plans are also available. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/55849

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at Ryusenji Temple - Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony and Buddhist Sermon In this program, you can experience traditional Japanese culture to your heart's content in the calm space of Ryusenji Temple. After renting a kimono and learning how to put it on, you can experience how to make Urasenke-style matcha tea, and finally listen to a Buddhist sermon in Japanese and English. Experience flow: 9:00 Choose a kimono and try on your kimono Choose a kimono and have a professional staff member help you put it on. After getting dressed, it's time for a commemorative photo. Wear a beautiful kimono, take photos, and feel the tradition of Japan. 11:00 Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience the traditional Urasenke matcha tea ceremony. Learn the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony by making and tasting matcha in a seiza position. You can also try making matcha yourself. 11:45 Buddhist Sermon You can learn the Buddhist teachings of Ryusenji Temple through a 15-minute sermon in English. You can feel the deep wisdom of Buddhism and peace of mind. 12:00 Q&A After the experience, if you have any questions, the monks will be happy to answer them. You can learn more about Buddhist teachings and culture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

"Kamabuku" is made from rice flour and potatoes, and can only be found in the local Odate area. Come make this simple, nostalgic taste with the cheerful mothers! Each person will make one. The instructor's mother will also join in the cooking. You can take home what you make. Everyone will sample the kamabuku made by the instructor's mother.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

This is an experience of hand-making "Nakayama Soba," a local specialty. "Nakayama Soba" is a New Year's Eve soba in Odate, Akita, and its production is broadcast on television every year, making it a seasonal tradition at the end of the year. Your instructor will be a cheerful mother from the direct sales store "Cheerful Mother's Store," who also makes the soba! The taste of soba you make yourself is exceptional. You will be able to eat the "Nakayama Soba" you make on the spot. You will be able to taste both cold and hot soba.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Experience making "decorative sushi rolls" where you can draw beautiful designs using vinegared rice ♪ "Cheerful Mother" will give you a thorough lesson on how to make decorative sushi rolls, one of Akita's hospitality dishes. Leave the design to "Cheerful Mother"! Enjoy it with a side dish selected by Cheerful Mother. You can take home one decorative sushi roll that you made yourself. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Experience begins, explanation of the process, making decorative sushi rolls, tasting what the teacher has made. ・You can take home the decorative sushi roll that you made yourself. ③ End After the experience is over, the experience ends.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Experience making miso tanpo (rice balls) with special miso paste and kiritanpo hotpot. ♪ A cheerful mother will give a detailed lecture on how to make Akita's local dish, kiritanpo, in Odate, the birthplace of kiritanpo. The freshly made, piping hot kiritanpo hotpot is exceptionally delicious! Enjoy one skewered with special miso as miso tanpo and the other as kiritanpo hotpot. ♪ ~Experience Process~ ① Gathering and Check-in ② Experience begins, explanation of the process, making tanpo (mash rice → divide into portions → put on skewers and shape → grill over charcoal), making kiritanpo hotpot, and enjoying the finished dish. ③ Ending: After the experience is over, the session ends.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 15:00

This special tour allows you to experience the Namahage festival held on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture! You can participate in this traditional folk event held in the Oga region on New Year's Eve. This is a precious experience typically reserved for local residents. Participation in the event is optional, and participants can choose to play the role of Namahage, help out, or simply observe the event. The tour is scheduled as follows: 2:45 PM: Meet at the Namahage Museum, check-in, and general information session. 3:00 PM: Pre-learning at the Folklore Museum. 3:30 PM: Visit to the Namahage Museum, followed by an early dinner. 4:20 PM: Departure to each area (departure times vary by area). 5:00 PM: Namahage event experience (event start times vary by area). 8:30 PM: Departure to the Namahage Museum. 9:00 PM: Disbandment from the Namahage Museum. Pick-up and drop-off from Oga Station is available as an option. Please note that only men will play the Namahage role. You cannot choose the area where you experience the event.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups