Akita in Traditional culture experience

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

The Meiji era playhouse Korakukan is still active and performing live (popular theater and other) for over 115 years. The 2025 performances are as follows: April 23rd to July 27th: "Shitamachi Kabuki Gumi" - Leader Mimine Tooru -> Star actor Shingetsu Kaito -> Star actor Hitomi Hiroshi (Star actor Subaru Toma) - They will perform in rotation for about one month each time. August 1st to September 15th: "Kanzaki Jun & 10carats" Fabulous Revue Boys. Actress Murai Mayumi and former OSK Nippon Revue Company Subaru Mirai will perform. September 21st to October 28th: "Gekidan Yumeiro" - Leader Kano Kenji, former OSA Nippon Revue Company Wakaki Shiho, special appearance Endo Mariko. It is interesting that the performers change every year in this theater company formed just for the Korakukan performances. The show is enjoyable for people of all ages, so it has been well received, including school trips from elementary school to high school. Please enjoy a performance at Korakukan, a playhouse that is still in operation after a century. Kosaka Town in Akita Prefecture prospered due to the Kosaka Mine. The Meiji-era playhouse "Korakukan" was built in 1910 as a welfare facility for the Kosaka Mine employees. The exterior of the building is Western-style, while the interior is purely Japanese-style. Its most distinctive feature is its blend of Japanese and Western styles, which is rare for a playhouse. Staff dressed in black costumes will guide you through the Korakukan facility. Enjoy a truly eye-opening look behind the scenes of a living playhouse!

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

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• 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 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 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.

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• 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 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00

Odate City, Akita Prefecture, which is the center of the northern Tohoku region, has a rich food culture. Why do not you visit the seasonal ingredients at the public market that handles vegetables and fish at the same time, which is the only one in the north of Akita prefecture that supports the food culture? There are many spots to enjoy such as the powerful local vegetable auction and the fresh fish caught from the local Akita sea. Get up a little early, come to the market instead of exercising early in the morning, eat delicious breakfast, and enjoy Odate even more! * Because it is a public market, general people cannot shop. note that.

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• For Groups

• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

This plan includes renting a yukata for men and having a hairdresser help you put it on. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which once prospered through the lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using an abundance of high-quality natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will help you put on your yukata. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a beautiful yukata. 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 that appears in the film, and many basketball fans visit the area on a pilgrimage. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Men's Yukata Plan A [9,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, dressing room included (private room)② Men's Yukata Plan B [7,500 yen] Yukata, accessories (no dressing room) *This plan is for those traveling with companions. Dressing will be done in the same room as your companion. *All prices listed are inclusive of tax. *Please choose the yukata pattern on site. *Includes yukata, underwear, obi, geta sandals, drawstring bag, dressing room fee (not included for Men's Yukata Plan B), and dressing fee. *Does not include hair styling fee. ■ Information about reservations ・Participating alone → Please reserve "Men's Yukata Plan A" (hereinafter referred to as "Plan A").・Two people participating (dressing will be in the same room) → Please reserve "Plan A" + "Men's Yukata Plan B" (hereinafter referred to as "Plan B") for one person each. ・Two people participating (dressing will be in separate rooms) → Please reserve "Plan A" for two people. ・I would like to get dressed in the same room as a companion who is on a different plan. → Please reserve "Plan B" and let us know the name of the companion on the "Reservation Input Page". *This applies if you have a companion who has applied for the women's plan below. Kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling at the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Former Ryotei Kaneyū" (Women's kimono plan) https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56889 Kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling at the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Former Ryotei Kaneyū" (Women's yukata plan) https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56849

• For Rainy Days

• 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

This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which prospered through the lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using plenty of natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town 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 that appears in the movie, and many fans visit on a pilgrimage to the holy land of basketball. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set, Kumiko making experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Screen for photo shoot, umbrella, self-shutter※All prices are inclusive of tax.※Includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair set fee.※Please choose the pattern of your kimono on the day.※Plans ① and ③ include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set".※The "Kumiko making experience" included in Plan ① is a popular menu where you can experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully taught how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *You can add the "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" 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

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• 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

This plan includes renting a yukata, having a hairdresser help you put it on, and styling your hair. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which once flourished as a lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using plenty of high-quality natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will help you put on your yukata and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a beautiful yukata. 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 that appears in the movie, and many fans visit on a pilgrimage to the holy land of basketball. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Beautiful set (yukata) [23,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set, photogenic set, kumiko making experience② Casual beautiful set (yukata) [15,500 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set③ Student beautiful set [17,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set, photogenic set[Photogenic set]Contents: Folding screen, umbrella, self-shutter*All prices shown are inclusive of tax. *Please choose the pattern of your yukata on the day of the event. *Includes yukata, underwear, obi, geta, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair set fee. *Plans ① and ③ include the fee for the "Photogenic set" [folding screen, umbrella, self-shutter]. *The "Kumiko experience" included in Plan ① is a popular menu where you can experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully taught how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished product as a souvenir. *You can add the "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Experience" as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Experience: 4,700 yen ■Please apply for the "Men's Yukata Plan" from this address. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56908

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a food culture experience in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, and a walking tour of the Ushu Kameda Domain and Kameda Castle Town. In the morning, you will make traditional Hina mochi (rice cakes) at a community center in Kameda Town. Knead rice flour and wrap it in red bean paste, then stamp the mochi with Domyoji powder colored with food coloring. Put the Hina mochi you made in a steamer and once it's complete, enjoy it during your lunch break. You can bring your own lunch or order a bento. In the afternoon, you will take a walking tour of the town under Kameda Castle. The course is from Amasagi Village to Kameda Castle Ruins to Amasagi Shrine to Myokeiji Temple to Mogami Town to Ryumonji Temple to Amasagi Village. Walk with a guide through the streets built in the Edo period and enjoy the history and seasonal scenery!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This is the “Junsai Picking Experience” in Mitane Town, located in the northwestern part of Akita Prefecture. In a swamp with a depth of 50 to 60 cm, the berries are harvested while riding in a small boat with a size of about 1 tatami mat and using a stick to steer the boat. Adults and children alike can safely experience picking, and we will carefully teach you how to ride a small boat and how to pick junsai, so even beginners can do it. When you pick each one by hand, it feels silky smooth♪ The experience of hand-picking in the actual Junsai marsh is a surprisingly fresh experience. Please enjoy a valuable experience that can only be enjoyed here! ～Time Schedule～ ※The time is just an example. Check the temperature and the route to Junsai Pond. Tasting a bite of junsai at the cafe corner. 9:40 [Departure] Departure by private car, taxi, rental car, etc. 10:00 [Arrival, experience start (~180 minutes)] Arrive at Abe Farm. After listening to the farmer's explanation, the experience started.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

We also have kimonos for men and children, so please feel free to come and visit us. Why not dress up in an antique kimono and stroll through the samurai residences and riverbanks of Kakunodate, the Little Kyoto?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

This is a hands-on activity where you play the local traditional culture "Kanayama Taiko" in beautiful nature. Would you like to be healed by the drums echoing in the countryside and mountains? Kanayama drums have been carefully handed down locally for the prosperity of Okuzo Kanayama, which flourished during the Nara period. It is characterized by making big drums resound in the mountains. The echoing sound penetrates your body. We will take photos and videos of the experience with your smartphone or camera. Excellent access from nearby sightseeing spots such as Lake Towada, Appi and Hachimantai! Please come and visit us.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making a mini snow igloo with Yokote's high-quality snow! Anyone can participate, including families with children and those who want to experience snow. Snow igloos are a seasonal feature of winter in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held every year on February 15th and 16th as a New Year's event to worship the water god, with a history of about 450 years. It is famous for the construction of about 80 snow igloos, each about 3 meters tall, throughout the city. In addition, about 2,000 "mini snow igloos" are made by local people and children every year at the venues of Yokote Minami Elementary School and Hebi no Sakigawahara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make an original mini snow igloo, one of a kind in the world, using the snow of Yokote, the home of snow igloos and a heavy snowfall area. After making the mini snow igloo, take a break with a hot drink. Candles will be lit in the mini snow igloo you made in the evening. Participants will also receive candles and Yokote sweets as gifts!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[Monday, May 26th]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively, and we will also provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

[Yokote Hop Craft Beer Making Experience] Yokote is actually a famous hop producing area. We will hold a two-day event in Yokote where you can experience both hop making and brewing. [Day 1] You will not only visit the hop fields, but also experience the work. Beer after farm work should be especially delicious! A social gathering will also be held in the evening! We will guide you to a local deep izakaya. [Day 2] At a brewery in Yokote City, you can see craft beer making up close, which you cannot usually see. There will also be a tasting session that you have been waiting for. Craft beer will surely taste different if you drink it after knowing the process of how it is made. ✨We look forward to your participation! Please feel free to DM us for inquiries. Organizers Guide in Yokote "Amuse Hirajo" Guesthouse in Yokote "Stay&Work HIRAJO" Hop farmer Mito in Yokote Craft beer shop "SUNAO brewery" Dates ~~ ... Arrival 18:30Social gathering at a deep local izakaya *Only for those who wish to attend*Participation fee separate[7/28 (Mon)]9:00Meet at SUNAO9:15-12:00Craft beer brewing experience12:30Tasting session starts*Cash on from the second drink15:00End and disbandNumber of participants~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~22,000 yen/person (tax included)*There is no parking space, so please arrange your own taxi for transportation. For an additional 11,000 yen/person, you can rent out Yokote's guesthouse "Stay&Work HIRAJO" exclusively and we will provide transportation. *Limited to one group (up to 4 people)Click here for the "Stay & Work HIRAJO" websiteWhat to bring~ ...

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