Tohoku in Traditional culture experience
- Age 10~Age 99
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
★A special experience wearing armor in one of only five restored wooden castle towers in the country★Enjoy the experience of wearing armor at the Shiroishi Castle tower in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. "Ashigaru-san" will dress you in armor modeled after famous warlords (Katakura Kojuro Kagetsuna, Sanada Yukimura). Although the armor is simpler than full-scale armor, you can fully enjoy the atmosphere by wearing a helmet, torso, gauntlets, etc. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and experience explanation (5 minutes) The flow of the experience will be explained carefully. ② Dressing in armor (15 minutes) "Ashigaru-san" will dress you with all his heart. ③ Teaching how to draw a sword, posture, and manners (20 minutes) Teaching how to handle a sword while wearing armor. ④ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) You can take a commemorative photo with your own camera. ⑤ Undress and disband the armor Finally, you will undress the armor and the experience will end.
- 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.
- 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?
- Age 20~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 17:00
This plan includes only the kimono and dressing. Recommended for those who want to wear their favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about your kimono coming undone! Why not put on a kimono and stroll through Iroha Yokocho on an autumn evening while enjoying a drink? We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. We can also buy your rental kimono upon request. Prices vary depending on the yukata, so please feel free to contact us if you are interested. ■Rental times 17:00-21:00
- Age 15~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
This plan allows you to coordinate your kimono completely, including the kimono, dressing, obi, sandals, and accessory case. Recommended for those who want everything you need. A kimono professional will dress you, so you don't have to worry about your kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! ■Return time: Until 17:00
- Age 15~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
This plan includes kimono rental and dressing only. Recommended for those who want to bring their own favorite accessories. A kimono professional will dress you, so there's no need to worry about the kimono coming undone! We have a wide selection of kimonos, from fashionable original kimonos created by designer Rika Yanagiya to antique, pop, and traditional kimonos. For couples, we also have matching kimonos available! Please bring your favorite footwear and bag, or comfortable mules. *Footwear, bags, and other accessories can be rented as an option. ■Return time: Until 5:00 p.m.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00
Shiki No Sato aims to be a place of relaxation where visitors can see, touch, be soothed, and relax freely. Entering through the entrance gate in the center of Shiki No Sato, you will see the Crafts Museum directly ahead. When you enter the building through the glass doors, there is a free rest area directly ahead, which you can use freely and without hesitation as a place to take a break or chat. ~Kokeshi Doll Painting~ Using a hand-cranked potter's wheel and five colored paintbrushes, you can paint a traditional Tsuchiyu kokeshi doll. As it uses dissolved food coloring, it is safe to get paint on your skin. You can write your name on the bottom of the kokeshi doll you made!
- Age 3~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 13:00
In this experience, you will use 1 kilogram of clay to create your own original work. (*Adults: 1kg clay/2 works, Children: 500g clay/1 work) The experienced owner will carefully guide you, so even beginners can enjoy pottery with confidence. What kind of work will you finish? It's exciting. The finished work will be fired in a kiln and delivered to your home by mail in about 1 to 2 months. Please wait with excitement. *Shipping costs will be charged separately. *You can also come to the studio to pick up your work directly at a later date. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception / preparation (about 5 minutes) ② Hand-cranked potter's wheel experience (about 1 hour 15 minutes) ③ Glaze selection (about 10 minutes) ④ Cleaning up (about 5 minutes) * The above flow is a guideline.
- Age 10~Age 50
- 3~4 hours
- 10:00
"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.
- Age 18~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
For those who already know how to fold kimonos and nagajuban, we offer a lesson on how to tie the ribbon of a half-width obi. Of course, even those who cannot fold can take this lesson♪ Once you learn how to tie a half-width obi, you can of course tie it to a yukata, but it's also fun because you can tie it to a kimono and go out casually. The instructor will dress you in the kimono, so this is a lesson only on how to tie the half-width obi. Casual kimono includes komon, tsumugi, cotton, etc. *This does not include homongi, tomesode, furisode, etc. You can go out to lunch or a cafe in your kimono!
- Age 10~Age 60
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00
Enishi Horse Park offers special courses where you can experience the tradition and culture of equestrianism. This course is designed to help you feel a deep connection with your horse. ⚫︎Safe instruction for beginners: This is a walking experience so that beginners and inexperienced people can participate with peace of mind. Experienced staff will support you while leading your horse. Participants can safely enjoy a sense of unity with the horses. ⚫︎Basic bow and arrow practice: Before riding a horse, learn how to use a bow and arrow. Develop concentration and balance while learning the techniques and spirit of traditional archery. ⚫︎Horseback riding practice: Practice basic horse riding techniques in a safe environment. This will deepen your collaboration with your horse and increase your confidence. ⚫︎ Yabusame experience: Finally, we will have a practical experience of Yabusame. This traditional technique of hitting a target while riding a horse provides thrills and a sense of accomplishment. ⚫︎ Yabusame costume experience: Participants will have the opportunity to wear traditional Yabusame costumes. You can enjoy a more authentic Yabusame experience while wearing this costume. Get deeper into the history and culture of equestrianism by wearing this traditional costume.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms bloom along the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Kaijiro Takayama in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us after about 100 years. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony, making this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. While admiring the Hitome Senbonzakura, we will hold a kimono dressing experience and a town walking event. *Optional: A professional photographer can take photos and provide the data. (Advance reservation required) Forecasted flowering date: April 4th; Half-bloom: April 6th; Full bloom: April 10th; Cherry blossom snowstorm: April 15th. [Experience flow] Please tell the reception that you saw it on Activity Japan ↓ You can choose your favorite kimono from over 100 kimonos ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do your hair with your favorite hairpin and comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Let's go for a walk around the city in a beautiful kimono! (Must be returned by 17:00) [Price (tax included)] ・Casual kimono (women) 8,000 yen ①Hair set, hair accessory included ②Photo shoot at the cherry blossom photo spot in the store ③Free cherry blossom accessory rental ・Casual kimono (men) 7,000 yen ・Deluxe kimono (furisode/haori hakama) 40,000 yen (includes rental kimono, geta sandals, accessory case, and dressing fee) ・Staff photo shoot 14,000 yen (30 minutes) ・Photographer photo shoot (depending on the photographer's level) 27,000 yen and up (30 minutes) [Experience time] 10:00-17:00 [Return time] Return time until 17:00 ・If you choose to return on the day, please return within business hours.
- Age 18~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
The "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, which runs through the center of Ogawara Town and Shibata Town in Shibata County, Miyagi Prefecture, stretch for 8km. The approximately 1,200 cherry tree saplings donated by Takayama Kaijiro in 1923 and 1927 still fascinate us today, some 100 years later. During the flowering season, the snow-capped Zao mountain range and the rows of cherry trees in full bloom are reflected in the Shiroishi River, creating an exquisite harmony that makes this a place that is one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots. For the first time this year, wedding photo shoots are now open for the first time at the "Hitome Senbonzakura" cherry blossoms on the banks of the Shiroishi River, a cherry blossom viewing spot that Miyagi is proud of! Why not take wedding photos with the Shiraishi River embankment's Hitome Senbonzakura in the background? Wedding photo session period: April 4th (Fri) to 15th (Tue), 2025 Bridal photo shoot (rental of Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 1 hour photo shoot/required time 3 hours, online data delivery of 150 photos) 220,000 yen Rental of 2 Japanese or Western style outfits, dressing, hair and makeup, attendance, 2 hours photo shoot/required time 5 hours, online data delivery of 300 photos) 330,000 yen Capacity: 1 couple, 2 people per day *This is for couples who are not holding a wedding ceremony
- Age 7~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
Enjoy a tour of a wasabi farm and a wasabi processing experience (making wasabi soy sauce) amid the clear air and beautiful scenery of Okura Village. You can also taste all-wasabi dishes.
- Age 3~
- 2~3 hours
Spend leisurely in hammocks, play with goats, and harvest vegetables in the field. At lunchtime, you can enjoy leisurely in a Japanese-style guest house in the experience vinyl house in the field, with vegetables veggie cakes that utilize harvested vegetables as special sage salad of Shoko Grandma. Please enjoy the time you went back home once a day
- 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.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:00
Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? You will be able to write your name (we will help you match it to kanji), your motto, your favorite words, and the names of anime characters in calligraphy. It's okay even if you are a beginner. We will teach you how to use the brush. Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush flowing. Calligraphy will be done in a traditional Japanese sitting position. *If you would like to sit on a chair, please let us know when you make your reservation. We may not be able to accommodate your request. Let's enjoy practicing on Japanese paper, then writing on colored paper and origami together! ~Experience flow~①Explanation of the experience planDecide the kanji you want to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes)②If there is no sample for the kanji, create a sample. (5 minutes)③Start practicing on Japanese paper (20 minutes)Practice the characters you want to write freely. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④ Lecture before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work / Final copy (10 minutes) ⑤ Origami experience (10 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Attach it to the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑥ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Even beginners can feel at ease. Start by practicing slowly on the Japanese writing paper. Write with your feelings while looking at the model Create a colored paper work to take home as a souvenir for a loved one or for yourself.
- Age 20~Age 99
- 2~3 hours
Food that combines the spirit of hospitality and history of Date Masamune with ``terroage,'' a combination of ``terroir,'' which refers to the climate, natural features, and human activities of a region, and ``marriage,'' which refers to the matching of food and alcohol. It's an experience. Date Masamune was particular about entertaining his guests, and his style was to offer heartfelt hospitality. ``In order to entertain people, rather than preparing a large number of dishes, please be considerate and cook the food in front of them, or bring your own food and serve it in a dignified way.'' ``Feast people.'' It's good to have one for everything. (Both from the Kimura Uemon Memorandum) Dishes that use carefully selected ingredients produced in Miyagi Prefecture, including the Akiu area, and the Akiu cuisine cultivated by the climate of Akiu. Marriage with wine from Winery. The event will be held at Akiusha, a charming cafe-restaurant that was opened in a renovated 160-year-old private house. So far, we have held ``First Group: Visiting Oshika in Autumn,'' which featured deer from the Oshika Peninsula, ``Second Group: In Love with the Sea of Sanriku,'' which featured wakame seaweed from Ishinomaki, and ``Third Group: Appreciating the Autumn Harvest.'' The fourth group is titled ``Congratulations on the coming year,'' and features ingredients such as nameko mushrooms and mountain shimeji mushrooms grown in Akiu. We have prepared a special menu to recreate the New Year's dishes. Each group enjoyed a course meal and Akiu wine as their main ingredients. Stay tuned to see what kind of theme and what kind of Miyagi Prefecture ingredients will be featured next!
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
Sun this Sankei Matsushima is unique islands floating in the sea, of course, area that is perfect for walking around the city where buildings feeling history such as yen visits and national treasure Zuiganji are also built ★ There are also many shops and restaurants, and it is perfect for walking around ♪ Sun this Sankei Nashi background instant shine mistake if Re texture in a kimono on the islands of Matsushima! Please choose your favorite kimono from a number and enjoy Matsushima journey. 【Flow of Experience】 Please tell me that you saw Activity Japan at reception ↓ You can choose your favorite one from more 100 clothes ★ ↓ Dressing time ♪ You can also do hair with your favorite bark or comb. (About 15 to 20 minutes) ↓ Walking around the street with lovely kimono! (Returned by 17:00) [Fee Fri (tax included)] One person: 5,000 yen ( Rental kimono, geta, small article, dressing substitute) 【Experience time】 10:00~17:00 【Return time】 Return time until 17:00 • This Sun If you select your return thank you to return during business hours.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00
[Absolute value! ] Talk directly to the director and craftsmen, and you can also enter the specially open area of the unpublished site of Tatechineta! ! One of the best summer festivals in Japan [Tachinataketa] The summer festival period is only 5 days from August 4th to 8th. [taste the excitement Year held a Neputa in us]. A very satisfying tour where you can infiltrate from the scenery of the festival to the production site that can only be entered by tour.
- Age 10~Age 80
- 1~2 hours
- 18:00
Tsugaru Soul Tsugaru Shamisen Lesson Experience! ! The Tsugaru Shamisen plays the soul of the snowy Aomori Prefecture Tsugaru area. Utilizing Tsugaru Shamisen professional performer Kenichi Nagamine, who has a reputation for the odorous performance of Tsugaru, and the experience of accepting overseas young artists, it will be realized by tie-up with Tsugaru Shamisen practice individual lesson and local tour guide who held a concert Tsugaru shamisen private lesson.
- 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.
- Age 18~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
~ Create your own original wine label with a handmade kaleidoscope video! ~ This is a special experience created in collaboration with Akiu Winery ♪ <Experience flow> ① At the Kaleidoscope Museum, make your favorite kaleidoscope from the following. (About 10 to 30 minutes * Individual differences) 〇 Easy kaleidoscope (experience fee 1,300 yen) 〇 Handmade kaleidoscope made of natural stones (3,960 yen) 〇 Dress-up kaleidoscope (4,500 yen) ② The staff will take a video of the kaleidoscope you made. ③ Choose a photo! Choose one of the photos taken. ④ Choose the label size! The design varies depending on the size. Please check the type of wine you want. A: Small size (8cm x 8cm) ... Compatible with cider, panji, and pedian bottle sizes B: Large size (16cm x 7cm) ... Compatible with basic wine bottle sizes ⑤ Decide the text and message to print! (It takes about 15 minutes to take the photos and print them.) For small labels: 18 Japanese characters. 30 English characters. For large labels: 19 Japanese characters. 40 English characters. (Examples) Happy! Happy! Birthday Daddy! Long live Grandpa and Grandma! Happy 60th birthday! ⑥ Purchase wine or cider at Akiu Winery and attach a label. Your one-of-a-kind original wine bottle is complete! *You can create multiple labels. (500 yen per label) *If you purchase wine at Akiu Winery first and come to the museum, the label will be attached to the bottle at the museum.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00
We will make accessories by reusing the washi paper used in the Sendai Tanabata festival. I would be happy if you could know the culture of Tanabata through the experience.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00
It is a new art that stacks Sendai Tanabata Japanese paper and origami on a mold of Miyagi Prefecture design. The windsock part that was actually used for the Sendai Tanabata Festival is reused. Since the mold is cut, even children can easily make it.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00
Choose from fox or cat. I will draw using my favorite painting materials. Feel free to make your own by pasting Japanese paper or stickers on the streamers that were actually used in the Sendai Tanabata Festival. If you are not good at drawing, even small children can easily do it.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 13:30 / 19:00
Why do not you experience Japanese traditional culture "monri-cutting play"? Crest-cutting is a play from the Edo period that cuts out folded paper according to the pattern and creates a crest shape. You can choose your favorite pattern.
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