Niigata in Traditional culture experience

• Age 3～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00

[Summary] Learn traditional Tokamachi cooking from local mothers. Not only will you cook, but you'll also help harvest and source ingredients, creating a delicious feast made with fresh ingredients! [Schedule] Meet at a designated location in Tokamachi City at 9:00 AM. After gathering the ingredients, you'll move to the cooking venue and prepare the food under the guidance of the instructor's mother. The menu will generally consist of three side dishes, rice, and miso soup. As seasonal ingredients will be used, the menu will be a surprise until the day of the tour. Once the food is ready, enjoy a chat with the instructor's mother as you savor the meal! (You may discover a new flavor.) The tour will conclude around 1:00 PM, with a drop-off location. *Available in Japanese and English only.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

[Regional common coupons (electronic only) are available! ] It is an experience to make a traditional craft "Chinkoro" handed down in Tokamachi. [What is “Chinkoro”? 】Every Tokamachi citizen has made “Chinkoro”, a small colorful doll made of rice flour. The word chinkoro means “puppy” and is often made in the shape of a puppy or the Chinese zodiac of the year. It is made around January every year and displayed in the house, but because it is made of rice flour paste, it cracks and breaks in a few weeks. It is said that the more broken pieces there are, the better the luck. The culture of making chinkoro is said to have started in the Edo period, but the original origin is not well understood. [What you can do in this experience] In this program, you will make Tokamachi's traditional craft Chinkoro while being taught by a local Chinkoro craftsman. You can make your own original penis, such as anime characters, mascots, animals, etc., regardless of the traditional puppy or zodiac. It is an experience that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or gender. Please make sure to make a lucky charm, Chinkoro, as a souvenir. *Only Japanese and English are supported.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

Learn about kimono trivia while wearing a kimono in Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu, and after dressing and taking photos, you will have free time. Recommended free time is to enjoy lunch at Yama Cafe, a famous Japanese restaurant nearby, or take a stroll through Kamoyama Park, which is home to Aomi Shrine, where Uesugi Kenshin's mother is said to have visited monthly when she was pregnant with Uesugi Kenshin, and the squirrel park (April to November). You can also see 500 carp streamers swimming in the Kamo River from April to early May, and salmon swimming upstream in November. The shopping street where our shop is located has an arcade called Gangi, and you can stroll through the shopping street known as Longevity Street, and enjoy taking photos with the historic Kamo buildings in the background. ~Experience flow~10:25 Meeting reception (start time is an example) We will confirm your name, number of people, etc. 10:30 Dressing, hair and makeup, photo shootChoose which kimono you would like to wear and we will dress you in it with accessories. If necessary, we will take a snapshot photo after hair and makeup. You will be given the data only. 11:30 Free timeWalk around Kamo, the Little Kyoto of Hokuetsu.We recommend lunch at Yama Cafe in Yamaju, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. 17:00 Return your costumeReturn to our shop and change your clothes. Then the session ends.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 15:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Applying gold leaf to mini Sado koban] You can easily experience applying gold leaf. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. Estimated time required (20 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 90
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

At Sado Gold Mine, experience plans are also available in addition to tours. [Gold leaf pasting on individual plates] You can easily experience gold leaf pasting. Don't worry if you are a beginner, the assistant will support you carefully. * Regular sightseeing courses such as Sodayu Mine and Doyu Mine are not included. Estimated time required (60 minutes): Design gold leaf application (approximately 40 minutes) + sticker removal (approximately 10 minutes) + finishing (approximately 10 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Using an electric potter's wheel to spinning, it is a ceramic art experience plan a full-fledged work can make. Features of electric potter's wheel is, to become a homogeneous beautiful bowl of thickness. It will be clean finish, such as the first time, but a professional potter. A little difficulty than hand beauty batter goes up, but okay because instructors teach how to use and tips!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

It is a pottery experience plan for beginners who molds clay freely by hand. Things that can be made with 1 kg of a little extra clay are coffee cups, teacups, large bowls, deep vases, dishes, etc. Infinity. A professional potter will teach you kindly, so it's safe for all newcomers. In the workshop surrounded by nature, let's complete your own original work while confirming the feel of the soil!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30

You can experience making Sasa-Mino sushi, a local dish born in the Myoko / Suginosawa area, while learning from the locals. With family, friends and couples! Would you like to experience making Sasa Mino sushi together?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

Why don't you experience making traditional Japanese food and rice cakes with your children? Myoko's grandma will teach you from scratch. Souvenirs include glutinous rice, perilla powder, and red beans. A recipe is also included, so you can reproduce it even when you go home!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups