Lake Tazawa/Kakunodate/Omagari in Traditional culture experience

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30

Let's create cups and bowls using our imagination! Since it's hand-formed, it's recommended for small children too! During this hand-forming experience, you can make tea bowls, plates, cups, teacups, vases, and more. What kind of cup will you make? What shape? What color? Should it have a handle? Feel free to design it however you like. *The experience takes about 1-1.5 hours. 1. Meeting/Reception: We'll meet you at the Forest Crafts Museum in Akita Art Village. Please state the name of the person making your reservation. 2. Experience Content/Image: What kind of cup will you make? What shape? What color? Should it have a handle? Feel free to design it however you like. *Start creating! Don't worry, we'll provide full support, even for first-timers. *The experience takes about 1-1.5 hours. 3. We'll finish. Thank you for your hard work! Firing and painting will be done at the facility. Look forward to seeing your finished product! (It will take about 2 months for shipping.) <Pickup> You can pick it up in person or have it mailed to you. (Additional shipping charges apply for mailed items.) *The above process is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• 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 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This is a pottery experience using Naraoka ware, a traditional Akita pottery. Even beginners can feel at ease. First, the instructor will carefully explain how to make the pottery. The experience will be held in a private room (maximum of 5 people), so you can immerse yourself in making pottery without worrying about other people or the environment.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 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 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 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 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 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