Things to do in Kansai Page 23

• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:30

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This tour takes you around the historical sites and famous places of Ikaruga Town, including Horyu-ji Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidera Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku. There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking pictures freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horin-ji Temple and view the interior. (Admission fee is separate) Many Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties are enshrined at Horin-ji Temple. Please be sure to view them. The tour uses a small 50cc buggy, so anyone with a driver's license can easily drive it. It is very easy to operate! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga in a cute open-type buggy. In this plan, staff members who are familiar with the city of Ikaruga will lead the way. Please feel free to join us! *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride the buggy. Foreigners should bring an international driver's license and passport. ・The buggy is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour may be held jointly with other participants. ・If you wish to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At “Azuki no Sato”, craftsmen experience and teach Japanese sweets. After the experience, you can relax with Japanese sweets and matcha. There is also an exhibition room for Factory tour and Japanese confectionery tools. Experience content: Manufacture of 3 seasonal Japanese sweets (Nerikiri, etc.) After the experience, we accept reservations for more 5 people with a matcha and Japanese sweets. You can experience up to 70 people. ※ Sunday and Wednesday

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 10:00 / 11:15 / 12:30 / 13:45 / 15:15 / 16:30 / 17:45

Yukata can be rented until 19:30 the next day! Kimono dressing is also included in the price. It is easily accessible within a 10-minute walk from Namba Station on each line. In the hot summer season, wear a cool yukata and take a stroll through the streets of Osaka. We have yukata for women and yukata for men.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This Maiko transformation studio is located right next to Gojo Station, one subway stop from Kyoto Station. Transform into the geisha of your dreams ☆ This plan includes studio photography ♪ *This plan includes indoor photography only. You cannot go out.

• Age 16～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where you will be dressed in a yukata and then photographed by a professional photographer! ! This plan also includes a yukata purchase, so you can go out in your yukata after dressing and taking photos. Enjoy your trip to Kyoto, visiting shrines and temples, cafes, shopping, and taking walks! And keep your yukata as a keepsake...☆◇You don't need to return the yukata set! ◇Hair set included for women◇Good access to popular tourist spots such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and ArashiyamaWe are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. We would like to help those who come to Kyoto on a trip to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

After choosing your favorite flowers and accessories, you can decorate a glass bottle and pour in special oil to seal it in. This is a herbarium making experience. You can take your creation home. It's sure to become a memorable memory of your trip! Herbariums are popular flower items that you can see at florists and general stores. You choose your favorite flowers and accessories, decorate them in a bottle, and seal them in special oil to create your own. The oil penetrates the flowers, making them more vivid and suitable for interior decoration. You can take your creation home as a souvenir, and you can enjoy "living with flowers" at home. Since it is sealed in a bottle, it is easy to care for. The experience schedule is as follows. ●Meeting and reception: Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ●Herbarium making experience (30 minutes) *Time to choose materials is not included ① Please choose the flowers to put inside from the store. (Flowers and accessories to put inside will incur an additional fee) ② Explanation of the experience ③ After that, cut the materials while thinking about the arrangement. ④ Put the materials into the bottle, and finally add mineral oil to finish it.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

You can make your own original perfume using only 100% natural essential oils. Our expert staff will help you blend your favorite scent, so even beginners can enjoy it. You can take the perfume you made home with you, so you can enjoy the scent at home! Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils and blend it. If you tell the expert staff your image of the scent, they will give you advice, so you can rest assured. You can take the blended perfume home and enjoy it at home. The essential oils are original, extracted at the Fragrance House, so you can make a perfume that is only available here. The experience schedule is as follows: ・10:20 Meeting and reception at the Fragrance House (please come to the building shown in the photo) ・10:30 Original perfume making experience (50 minutes) ①Explanation of the experience ②Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils. (About 10 types) ③Expert staff will support you in blending to suit your taste. ④Mix the essential oils under the guidance of the staff.・11:20 Completion/End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

After you have completed the design by adding colorful sand and your favorite glass accessories, pour in the rose-scented gel. If you want to use it as a candle, you can also add a candle wick when pouring in the gel. You can take it home and display it, or light it. You can make your own original gel candle. You can make your own original gel candle using colorful sand and accessories. Our specialized staff will teach you how to make it, so even beginners can feel at ease! You can take it home and display it, or light it! It's a popular souvenir for your trip♪ ~Experience Schedule~ ●Meeting and Reception House of Fragrance (please come to the photo) ●Gel Candle Experience (40-60 minutes) *This does not include time to choose materials ① Decide on a container and accessories to put inside (additional fees apply for accessories to put inside) ② Explanation of the experience ③ Put sand and accessories into the container as you like ④ Pour the gel (please be careful of high temperature) ⑤ Place in a pool of water to cool and harden ⑥End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience making incense sticks by choosing the scent and shape using rare sandalwood. After molding, dry it at home and light it or enjoy it as a room fragrance. The northern part of Awaji Island, where Parche Fragrance House is located, is known as a town of fragrance because of the concentration of incense manufacturers. You can experience making incense sticks using the rare sandalwood that is unique to the town of fragrance. It is a time to learn about the ingredients of incense, experience the manufacturing process, and learn about incense. Take it home, dry it, light it, and enjoy it as a room fragrance! The experience schedule is as follows. ● Meeting place / reception Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ● Incense making experience (50 minutes) ① Explanation of the experience ② Choose one of four types of fragrance. ③ Put the ingredients in a mortar and knead it with a pestle until it becomes clay-like. ④ Use a stick to stretch it to a uniform thickness. ⑤ Cut it into your desired shape. ⑥Arrange the removed incense sticks on the cardboard, stack the cardboard boxes, secure them with rubber bands, and put them in a bag to take home. ⑥Finished! Once you get home, let the incense dry (for about 2-3 days).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Walk along the narrow, maze-like alleyways towards the lighthouse while listening to the stories of an experienced local guide. Please feel free to join us. You can take photos in the alleys that look like they are from overseas, or take a rest at a stylish cafe in the back alley. It is strange that every road on the way down always leads to a fishing port. Why not enjoy a mini overseas trip in Amalfi, Japan? ~Experience flow~13:00 Check-in Please tell us the name of the person who applied. Please cooperate with temperature checks and disinfection. ↓ Walk along the alleys of Saikazaki while listening to the stories of a local guide. ↓ When we arrive at the lighthouse, we return to the port and disband! Feel free to walk and explore the alleys!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

\Make your experience even more moving than it was then/We will film water activities such as jet skiing, yachting, and SUP, as well as winter sports such as snowboarding. In addition to activities, please use it as a memory for your family or group. Why not leave behind footage that can't be seen from the ground? ~Flow of the day~①Location scouting/meetingWe will inspect the site and discuss the shooting plan (about 10 minutes)②Fly the shooting drone and shoot (about 30 minutes per flight)③Data deliveryIf you use AirDrop, we will give you the data on the spot, or if you would like to download it, we will give you the URL.

• For Family

• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

*This time, the focus is on giving directions. If you can help foreign travelers! *The goal is to be able to do it on your own without using a translation app! For those who want to practice simple English conversation at home, you will learn a series of steps, including frequently used words and the key points of commonly used English expressions. [Limited to 1-3 due to face-to-face one-on-one lessons] [Lesson English for each situation: Self-introduction English and up] Classroom English, Restaurant English, Cafe Shop English, Burger Shop English, Directions English, Shopping English

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00

A workshop to make gourmet dishes made with clay and takoyaki with keychains and straps! *Images include image images. [Limited to 1 to 3 people as it is a face-to-face one-on-one lesson] <Available on the desired date and time> [Production procedure explanation] * Takoyaki: Comes with key chain and strap (form is in finished form) (Grilled eyes, green onions, pickled ginger, sauce)・Finish with green seaweed and mayonnaise). *Create a mini gourmet omelet, hamburger steak, cabbage and cucumber making, woolen pasta, and lettuce all placed on one plate.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 78
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

*Participatory art production at a townhouse in a TV/movie location: Experience painting Edo Komon patterns on a garden chair (can be taken home by car) [20% OFF ¥33,000 = ¥26,400] Paint a Japanese pattern on the finished three-dimensional object and create it in just over 2 hours: We are currently running a shop where you can take it home after the project is completed at a renovated townhouse in a TV/movie location. (Parking available) This townhouse is a rental space that can also be used by people from other prefectures, such as Kyoto, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Nagoya, and inbound tourists (China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands TV film crews, Cannes Short Film Festival submissions, and workshops). [Production details: Coloring material <water color> + drawing completed to a certain extent + drawing the remaining outline + clear finish + after drying + can be taken home: parking available] Time required: just over 2 hours. Paint a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair to create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Art Object Gallery HP / https://agata-1.wixsite.com/art-object*

• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Sunset SUP tour of Azuchi-Hachiman's Suigou, one of the 8 Views of Lake Biwa! Enjoy the emotional scenery and superb sunsets that are unique to Omihachiman's Suigou! The maze-like Suigou surrounded by reed forests is an adventure SUP experience that will keep you excited♪ All you can see are tiled and thatched roofs, mountains and fields, and no structures, making it a very quiet and nostalgic experience that makes you feel like you are in the original landscape of Japan. Let yourself go to the sounds of nature in a slow time and heal your daily fatigue♪☆For a SUP experience on Lake Biwa, go to ASOBIWA. With the vision of turning Lake Biwa into Hawaii, we propose a lifestyle on Lake Biwa. ☆~The sun setting over the Hira mountain range, Okishima, Chomyoji Temple, a tour of the Suigou, and Omihachiman, with its historical culture, are perfect for SUP! ! ~After SUP, you can enjoy a stroll around historical sites such as Chomyoji Temple, Hachimanbori, and the ruins of Azuchi Castle, or relax in a radon hot spring. Please feel free to relax and go home feeling refreshed. o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○～Experience process～①Reception↓②Changing clothesFor this plan, you can wear regular clothes as long as you bring a change of clothes in case you get wet!↓③Lecture on basic operations on land↓④Finally, head out onto the water!↓⑤First, sit down and learn how to row, and get used to the feeling↓⑥Once you've gotten used to it, it's time to stand up! ↓⑦Stroll through the Suigo from a walking perspective↓⑧Return while enjoying the nature and maze-like Suigo↓⑨Endo○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○o○.｡o○.｡o○【Target】10 years old and over, minimum of 2 people. Children under 12 years old (up to 40kg) can ride along.SUP board, paddle, life jacket, leash cord, land training, guide fee.Two people under 12 years old (up to 40kg) can ride on one vehicle. There is an additional 1,000 yen charge for use, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to use this service.【Other】★Changing rooms available★Shower rooms available★Free parking

• With Pets

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

A traditional Japanese mochi-pounding experience. Choose from 5 toppings from 10 types of sauces and rent a costume! Wear a happi coat and pound mochi! Beginners, women, and children are welcome! Come empty-handed! Stop by on your trip! Freshly pounded mochi is delicious!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】□The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.□Practicing the belt and the samurai's walk【Practice the basics with the iai practice sword】 □Learn and practice the basic stances of the sword□Swinging the sword from the stance□Battou and Nottou□Iaijutsu [Trial Slashing】□Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.【Souvenirs】Please take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We handmade Nishijin weave Japanese goods one by one at the foot of Funaoka. Everyone of those "popular anime" fans must see! The original Wed or does not make the argument ornament! What? When you come to Funaoka Mountain, Kensuke Shrine, Imamiya Shrine, Daitokuji, come and visit us for making memories of the trip!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of practice begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of practice begins 17:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, the group disbands. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper techniques and understanding. Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples will provide instruction. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the program focuses on how to actually use your body, relax and move efficiently. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After the experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of a samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include sword-cutting lessons for anyone other than disciples.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

20 minutes from Kansai International Airport. Experience making Japanese rolled omelet. Wear a kimono apron (kappogi) and make rolled omelet and rice balls using a copper frying pan made for tamagoyaki. We have had guests from various countries, including tourists from Canada and Thailand. It's a great opportunity to experience Japan while having fun! After you've finished making it, you can eat the rice balls and rolled omelet you made. There is also a famous shrine just a 3-minute walk away. Souvenirs are included. We look forward to meeting you.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

A workshop to draw children's pictures with colored pencils. After tracing the original picture, you will practice drawing from the lighter parts of the color. Gradually finish the whole picture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity