Guided tour in Japan Page 21

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:30

It is a "healing" course where you can feel the sound and the gentle breeze. This course, which aims at "Nagosu Castle" from "Seseragi Park", is a healing course that allows you to feel the nature such as the river serage and the breeze with your skin.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:30

Guided tour to guide the food culture of Nago. Let's get in touch with the food culture and liveliness of Nago at the Nago City Market, which has a large selection of meat shops, fruit and vegetables stores and fresh fish stores.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:30

A guided tour that guides you to Nago's power spots, such as "Hippan Gajumaru". Let's improve the fortune by visiting power spots such as the huge tree “Hypung Gajumaru” that is said to protect the entrance of Nago City!

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

Generally, Japanese macaques are said to be aggressive creatures that value hierarchy, with the boss monkey at the center. However, the wild Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Monkey Center are seen to behave in a gentle manner, supporting weaker monkeys. These monkeys are called "Awaji Monkeys." This is a healing experience, where you can listen to the center staff talk about the ecology of the monkeys that live in a gentle society, learn about the Awaji monkeys, and feed and observe them. This is the only place where you can take a commemorative photo of yourself surrounded by monkeys! The Japanese macaques that come to the Awaji Island Monkey Center live in groups of about 350. These wild Japanese macaques come from the mountains around 9am, spend the day near the feeding area, and return to the mountains in the evening. The monkeys here are very docile and gentle, with a high level of tolerance, and this characteristic is very rare, so they are called "Awaji Monkeys." After listening to a talk by the staff who run the center about the characteristics of the Awaji monkeys and how to be the leader of this group, you need to be kind as well as strong, you can enter a building specifically for feeding and feed the monkeys outside, a unique feeding experience. (Additional fee: 200 yen per time) You can take a commemorative photo in the middle of a group of monkeys thanks to the feeding points of the center staff and the kindness of the Awaji monkeys, and you can't experience this unless you come here. If you scatter food in the shape of letters, the monkeys that eat the food will also form the letters, a unique sight that only the monkeys here can see. (A panel is posted on site) If you want to observe the Awaji monkeys to your heart's content, you can enter the park before the experience time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

We will introduce you to shops recommended by local girls in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho. We will introduce the particularities of each shop, such as food and alcohol. This is a town walking experience where local girls introduce recommended shops in Sendai's downtown area, Kokubuncho, with a different theme and destination each time. At the destinations, you will sample special dishes while listening to the owner's stories, try alcohol that goes well with the food, and be introduced to shops unique to the local area. Once the course is decided, we will introduce it on the website, so please check the website for fun! Kokubuncho is not just a town for local old men. Local girls who don't often have a chance to go to Kokubuncho, and businessmen on business trips who want to know about food unique to Sendai are also welcome to join us!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

<Introducing an unknown old-style folk house cafe in Yokohama♪> When you think of Yokohama, you probably imagine a big city, right? In fact, Yokohama has many historic buildings with a long history, and cafes using old-style houses are secretly booming! Why is there a cafe here? What is the history of this building? We will tell you the inside story of this place and the story behind the birth of the cafe as we head to the location. After you have had a wonderful time, we will take you to the nearest station of your choice. Experience the true charm of Yokohama! ★Make your reservation early!!

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 5-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 4-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 10:40 / 13:00 / 14:30

This is a private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". *If there are more than 5 people, please contact us. This is a 3-hour private guided tour limited to one group (up to 5 people) per day, where a city-certified local guide who knows the tourist spots of Minami Awaji City will accompany your group only and guide you according to your wishes such as "I want to know", "I want to see", "I want to go", "I want to experience". If there are no particular requests from customers, we will guide you with the following model course. [Model course] Fukura Port / Uzushio Dome Nanairokan ~ Awaji Ningyoza ~ Fukura Fishing Port Area ~ Strolling around Fukura's old townscape ~ Machinaka Aquarium Gyogyo Town ~ Fukura Marche ~ Uzu no Oka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Hall, etc. *The above is only a model course and can be arranged. If your reservation is approved, the local guide in charge on the day will contact you in advance, so if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, please communicate with the guide in advance via email or LINE, etc. to confirm the itinerary. Please note that when making arrangements, the stops will be limited to Minami Awaji City.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:15

We will travel around various places in a private car (taxi). From the "Cup Noodle Museum", you will have a guided tour of the "Kobayashi Ichizo Memorial Museum", a great man representing Ikeda, and the "Ikeda Castle Ruins". In the first part, you will have the opportunity to experience copying sutras and zazen at "Kyuanji Temple", which was founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva, was a temple established by Emperor Konoe, and was visited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. For lunch, you will enjoy a specially planned "Nichireku Special" lunch at Hirakawa River. In the second part, you will visit the "Oshima Tsumugi Museum" to see the workshop and exhibits, take photos wearing Oshima Tsumugi, soothe yourself in the hot springs at "Fushiohkaku", and enjoy a "seasonal bento" lunch. Enjoy a day in Ikeda, Osaka!

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• Age 20～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why not go and discover the lost history of this town that flourished as a post town on the road during the Edo period? Kyohei Tamura, our guide for this Snow Country Retreat, majored in history in college and is a big fan of the Sengoku period. He fell in love with the history of the Mimata region. Although it is not famous, there are anecdotes that allow you to feel the breath of the people of the Edo period, and stories of the head of a family that lived in the village from its early days and continued to protect the oldest wakihonjin that still exists on the Mikuni Kaido road. Let's trace the history together, which is full of emotion that cannot be conveyed by words alone. Nowadays, the area is famous for its ski resorts, but the lives of the people who have been living here since the Edo period are the backbone of how it got to where it is today. There are things that become clear when you focus on the lives of the people who lived and continued to live strong lives despite being tossed about by the flow of history. It's not just skiing, but you can feel the charm of this mountain village. Although it is a "history retreat," no specialized knowledge is required. We will guide you not only through historical facts but also the feelings of the people at that time.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

We will provide electric bicycles. You can easily run on hills and long distances. Experienced guides will take you through the back roads and unknown history unique to cycling. ~Experience flow~ ①Meeting and reception Pick up an electric bicycle at E-Charity Naha Kokusai Street main store, and have a simple briefing session where anyone can ride it safely and happily! ②Tour start/Load your bicycle from Tomari Port. After setting sail, Yaeyama's famous rice balls are prepared on board. Enjoy delicious food while being rocked by the boat. ③ When you get off the Zamami village Aka boat, you will be greeted by the bronze statue of the brave dog that was featured in the movie. Ride your bicycle up the mountain and arrive at the observation deck. You can see the unique topography of the rocks and the crystal clear sea that is famous as a diving spot. Cross the 240m bridge connecting it to the neighboring island. From the top of the bridge, you can see the port you arrived at and the endless Kerama Blue sea. A pure white beach will appear at the end of the path while feeling the greenery of the trees and the breeze. Get off your bike and relax while feeling the sea and sky. From the observation deck at the top of the hill, you can get a panoramic view of the ocean area surrounded by the three islands of Kerama. On the way back, enjoy a long-established confectionery from Naha while chatting and showing each other photos you took on the island. ④After receiving the bicycle, we head back home through the back roads unique to bicycles. ⑤ Return the bicycle and the tour will end. Afterwards, enjoy the city of Naha on your own.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ~Experience schedule~ [10:30] Gather, travel by jumbo taxi [11:30] Lunch [12:30] Earthquake disaster folklore experience (Ishinomaki Minamihama Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park, Earthquake Ruins Kadowaki Elementary School) [14:40] Kawamata Admire Ishinomaki Tower [15:10] Transfer by jumbo taxi [16:10] Disband

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ～Experience schedule～ [10:30] Gather and travel by jumbo taxi [11:50] Fishing experience (Momonoura Port) [12:50] Cooking experience (Momonoura Village) [14:00] Special lunch (Momonoura Village) [15:00] Rest/walk around the area [16:00] Travel by jumbo taxi [17:30] Disband

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Travel by helicopter from Tokyo and enjoy a "sky walk over the forest and Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing flight"! Furthermore, after arriving at Fuji Oshino Heliport, transfer to a car and head to Lake Saiko, where you can see Mt. Fuji. A guide will lead you through the pedal kayak HOBIE experience, lunch, and a walk through the sea of ​​trees. This is a day trip plan from Tokyo that includes round-trip helicopter ride and round-trip taxi transportation to the hotel.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 09:30

Enjoy your stay at MONS GORA, a private villa created in May 2023, a rental villa with a free-flowing hot spring. Furthermore, this is a special plan that includes dinner at "Maison KEI", located in Gotemba, which was started by Parisian French restaurant "Restaurant KEI" and Japanese confectionery shop "Toraya", and a private tour of the museum!

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• Age 20～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 17:30

An English interpreter guide will guide you through a very satisfying night with delicious side dishes and all-you-can-drink at a popular izakaya for Kobe businessmen, a light drink and sweets at a stylish hidden bar unique to Kobe, and a satisfying night of ramen, which is currently very popular in Kansai. . You can also try karaoke for an additional fee.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Full-time instructors, including instructors who have experience appearing in media such as television, will give lessons. Vegetarians, Muslims and other people with dietary restrictions can also be accommodated. A dedicated interpreter guide will accompany you so that you don't miss a detailed explanation about the soup stock and dishes. The studio where the lesson will be held depends on the number of students, so we will inform you of the meeting place after the reservation is confirmed. ~ Lesson menu ~ We will make udon from udon + tempura noodles. You will also learn how to make dashi. Feel the essence of Japanese dashi on a customized and immersive tour! Master how to make dashi and make your own udon from scratch. Learn how to make delicious tempura. After the experience, explore the shop to purchase high-quality dashi ingredients and necessary cooking utensils to recreate the taste of Japan in the comfort of your own kitchen. Unleash your culinary creativity and immerse yourself in the rich world of Japanese cuisine with this all-inclusive Dashi-themed experience.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

・Only top-class beauty salons and beauticians in Japan who have won the “Hair Salon Master Award”*, which is led by the Japanese government and certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, will be introduced.・Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, Ginza Experience the latest popular hairstyles first in Japan at the birthplace of Japanese pop culture!・We secure reservations with popular beauticians that are usually difficult to book through our own route.・You can enjoy the same services as Japanese celebrities and models.・Before coming to Japan, a professional consultant will provide a one-on-one consulting service, listen to the customer's specific requests in detail, and provide a satisfactory service.・In order to accurately convey the customer's request to the hairdresser, we will accompany the interpreter.・We promise not to solicit unnecessary services.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

The number of movie viewers exceeded 20 million! We will guide you to the holy land of anime! You can easily tour it in less than 2 hours. Your guide will share the history of the area. By visiting sacred places and learning about their history, you will be able to experience these memorable masterpieces more deeply. [Restoring a real scene] [Painting like a photograph] Makoto Shinkai's work is said to be the greatest attraction of his work, and his work has played an important role as a "video record" of the city. We promise that you will have a deeper movie experience by visiting the locations that were used as the settings for masterpieces while learning about Japanese history with your guide. 〜Flow of the tour〜 ① Meet at Ochanomizu Station Please gather in front of the Ochanomizubashi exit gate. (Because I want you to see what the platform looks like!) 2. Around Ochanomizu Station - “That place” where the quarrel between Tamaki and Serizawa disturbed passers-by, the bridge Suzuka tried to jump into, and the main highlights of the movie, Tokyo. Visit landmarks that remind you of scenes from the movie, such as the tunnel that leads to the back door. (The tour guide will also help you take pictures).・Pass Juntendo Hospital and proceed towards Suidobashi Station. (Once you cross the hospital where your uncle is taking care and that impressive slope, you'll arrive at Souta's apartment.) Take the train from Suidobashi Station to Shinjuku. (You can see the original skyscraper of Shinjuku. You can also see the traffic lights surrounded by rings and the memorable sculpture that appeared in "Your Name." The tour ends here.)

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

Yanesen is an abbreviation for Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, which are downtown areas of Tokyo. It is characterized by the fact that the old-fashioned Japanese atmosphere remains as it is! You can fully feel the atmosphere of Japan just by walking around the area where old folk houses and temples and shrines remain. Let's take a walk while feeling Japanese culture and good old Tokyo, or relax at a teahouse (cafe)♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Let's take a picture with the same pose at the slam dunk spot of comics and movies! Let's compare the place that became the background and the picture drawn in the manga! Let's find Inoue's autograph at Hiratsuka Gymnasium! Feel the mood of the main character at each spot! Let's ride the Enoden!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

月間約400万人の日本人が利用する情報サービス「Holiday」 日本で大人気のサービスを運営しているからこそ知っている「とっておきの京都」をご案内します！ 京都旅行の思い出に長く残る素敵な写真でお返しいたします♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Information service "Holiday" which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month. We will guide you to "Nagoya's best", which we know because we operate a very popular service in Japan! We will repay you with a wonderful photo that will remain as a long-lasting memory of your trip to Nagoya♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

We will guide you to the best Fukuoka, which we know only because we operate "Holiday", an information service that is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month! We will repay you with wonderful photos that will remain in your memories of your trip to Fukuoka for a long time♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The information service "Holiday", which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month, is very popular in Japan. We will repay you with wonderful photos that will remain in your memories of your trip to Osaka for a long time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The information service "Holiday", which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month, is very popular in Japan. We will repay you with a wonderful photo that will remain as a long-lasting memory of your trip to Tokyo.

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• 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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