Himeji/Nishiharima in Traditional culture experience

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Is a plan to enjoy the tile craft using the original wall material ARARE. Work that was created is available to take home that day!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a plan that you can easily know the roof tiles. After seeing the work of the tiler, you can make a bill plate by taking a bill on the clay used for the Ibushi tile. Plates can be placed in front of the factory or along a silver carriageway if desired.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

To all foreign tourists, you can write your name in Kanji. You can write it yourself. The instructor will take your hand and write it in an instant. This is the first step to getting interested in calligraphy.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 18:00

I want to touch the soil for a moment. In response to such requests, we offer hands-on classrooms. Why don't you try pottery experience on the second floor of the soba restaurant "Hana Soba, Cooking Yu" in Himeji city? If you are using a hand-made bowl, every day will surely be fun.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 18:00

I want to touch the soil for a moment. In response to such requests, we offer hands-on classrooms. Why don't you try pottery experience on the second floor of the soba restaurant "Hana Soba, Cooking Yu" in Himeji city? If you are using a hand-made bowl, every day will surely be fun.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Description and factory tour of the tile, is a plan that can actually look at the craftsmanship up close at the factory.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This plan is a special experience plan that is part of Japan's traditional culture and nature, and regional revitalization. Visit the historic Mount Shosha, experience Japanese culture and Buddhist history in a quiet environment, and have a valuable experience of building the future of the region together. 1. The first part of the Mount Shosha sightseeing tour is a tour of Mount Shosha. Mount Shosha is a beautiful mountain located west of Himeji City, and is home to a Tendai sect temple called Engyo-ji. This group of temples boasts a history of over a thousand years, and is a place where you can learn deeply about Japanese Buddhist culture. You can take a cable car to the top of the mountain and calm your mind while touring the magnificent group of temples and the surrounding nature. Inside the temple, you will learn about the teachings and history of Buddhism and spend some quiet time. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour After sightseeing at Mount Shosha, we will move to an area about 30 minutes by car, where traditional rural scenery spreads. In this area, you can see traditional Japanese scenery and good old shrines. You can heal your mind and spend some quiet time in an environment surrounded by nature. You can experience the history and culture of the area while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Participation in regional revitalization The region is facing a declining birthrate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism, and participants can play a part in this. It is a valuable opportunity to actively participate in and contribute to the culture and future of the region through the tour. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture. On a different day, you will learn various traditional Japanese music and dances, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these cultural experiences, you can actually experience Japanese art and feel its depth and charm. 5. Sake brewery tour and tasting At the end of the tour, you will visit a local sake brewery. Here, you will learn about the sake production process and then enjoy a tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake made using traditional methods while learning about the history and production method of sake. 6. Active participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but is intended to actively participate in village revitalization. By contributing to the revitalization of the region, your participation will help shape the future of the region. This is a special opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese culture and local culture, and actually contribute to the development of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a format that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes lunch and dinner. In this tour, you will experience Japanese culture. After the sake brewery tour and tasting experience, you will move to Yasutomi Town and enjoy lunch and dinner (local cuisine) while looking at the rural scenery. At that time, we will play the koto, shakuhachi, shamisen, and Japanese dance. In addition, you will experience the tea ceremony (dessert = tea cake) during lunch. After lunch, we will visit the shrine and hold a dedication.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30

We will start with the experience of making umami soup stock, which is the foundation of Japanese food. Let's make sushi and tentsuyu using the soup stock. We are preparing the ingredients for Temari sushi, so please make beautiful Temari sushi as you like. You will also experience making crispy tempura. If you know the tips, you can make crispy tempura. Please enjoy the prepared food slowly as lunch. ～ Flow of the day ～ Greetings, explanation of procedure 5 minutes Dashi making / Temari sushi making experience 30 minutes Tentsuyu / Sushi making experience 20 minutes Tempura making experience 20 minutes Tasting / meal 75 minutes

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

• Age 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Ceramic artist I will teach you carefully with explanation and kindness by a lecturer over 30 years.

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Ceramic artist I will teach you carefully with explanation and kindness by a lecturer over 30 years.