Things to do in Kansai Page 25

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can wear a traditional uchikake with embroidery that cannot be reproduced today. After getting ready, you will pray to the gods, exchange rings, sign the marriage certificate, and take a commemorative photo to the music of gagaku in the Noh room. The Tomitaya staff will be serving you in a formal kimono, and everyone will be welcomed in a formal kimono.

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Dotonbori & water gate 80 minute course! Since it is a long cruise, we recommend bringing your own food and drinks! ! Osaka back route cruise! Enjoy an elegant cruise around the famous spots seen from the river, such as Glico-mae, Water Gate, Kyocera Dome, and Dojima River! You can take photos from the river at the very popular Glico signboard! This is a very satisfying 80 minute course! ●Sluice gate passage course (80 minutes) Nihonbashi → Glico-mae → Port Town River Place → Dotonbori River Water Gate → Kyocera Dome → Nakanoshima → Higashi Yokobori River Water Gate → This is a plan that can be used with coupons common to the Nihonbashi area! *During the period from May 8, 2023 to mid-October 2024 (scheduled), the Higashiyokohori River will be closed to traffic all day due to construction work. The route has been changed.・Minato-cho → Passing through the Dotonbori water gate → Kyocera Dome → Nakanoshima (turn-around) → Nihonbashi (turn-around) → Minato-cho *Please note that the route may change depending on the tide level.

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• For Family

• 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.

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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).

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:10 / 13:20

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can swim with dolphins, kiss them, shake their hands, and experience other things in a location that is a little different from an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, you will cross the pier and head to the dolphin pool! This is a very satisfying course where you can swim with the dolphins and feel and learn about their skin and cries up close. At the dolphin farm overlooking Fukura Bay, you will learn about the types of dolphins and their individual differences from the trainer, and after learning about their ecology, you will finally move to the dolphin pool! The dolphins will welcome you. Then you will put on snorkels and goggles and go underwater. You can give instructions to the dolphins under the guidance of the trainer and have skin-to-skin contact with them. By observing the dolphins up close, you can better understand their ecology and characteristics, such as the sound of their breathing from their noses and the smooth feel of their bodies, and it is a healing time where you can interact with them from their perspective. Experience flow: Gather, change into a wetsuit and come to reception before the trainer's lecture. Trainer's lecture (20 minutes). Put on snorkels and goggles and head to the sea! Swim with the dolphins, touch them and observe them (20 minutes). Change clothes. Experience is over.

• 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!

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

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• 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.

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

*Craftsman experience activity *One team of 2-3 people (one family participation type) [Why not take this opportunity to experience being a craftsman?] [¥36,000➡¥26,400 campaign] Draw a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair and create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Draw an Edo-style Japanese pattern on an object work: Sculpting experience workshop There is a rough sketch and a half-way drawing, and after practicing fine lines, each person draws and completes it. [Participation is three times to complete one work. Or one time: Please consult with us for either completion in just under two hours] *Select from sample works. Same form: shape. Draw your own picture on the back of the chair to create an original painting chair. (Acrylic painting) The production itself is completed here. You can take it home in your own car on the day. Art interior molding online gallery HP (sample works are works posted on the HP)

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• Age 7～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

*Marumotoya offers a space that gives you the feeling of a traditional Japanese home, and you can also make stylish cakes and Japanese sweets with lightweight clay. [Limited to 1-2 people due to one-on-one face-to-face lessons] <Choose cake or Japanese sweets> Kids and parents (ages 5 and under) can also participate! *Why not create some fun memories with your children? *Advance reservation required parking available *The event will be held in a 70-year-old renovated townhouse with a small garden, located 2 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station, on the west side of the teahouse Tenka-chaya, started by the Meki family, descendants of Masashige Kusunoki. *5 minute walk from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line*5 minute walk from Ume Minami 3-Chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus*15 minute walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line*Directions: 3 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line/If coming from Namba, after getting off, turn left and turn right at the third corner, cross the next slightly larger road and turn left at the next corner to arrive at the townhouse rental space *Marumotoya.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Leave the back bay inside, go round the power spot "Kamijima", the best Tanabe Bay. It is a course that you can taste a little magnificent.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:00

Kyoto Family Crest Workshop Hiragiya Shinshichi holds workshops where you can make your own accessories using your own family crest, a ``flower pattern'' representing your birthday, or the crest of a Sengoku warlord or historical figure. In addition to traditional family crests, we also offer manga and anime designs. There are several types of accessories you can make, such as purses, mugs, book covers, and wrapping cloths. Perfect as a gift for your family or someone close to you. Enjoy traditional experiences in a city steeped in history.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

If you are visiting Kyoto, why not try a special trip that can only be experienced by bicycle? Feel the tranquility and atmosphere of the ancient capital, and enjoy the small paths that cars cannot access, and the freedom to go at your own pace. After starting from Higashiyama base, you will head for the Lake Biwa Canal along the cycling road along the Kamo River. If it is cherry blossom season, you will take photos at the Lake Biwa Canal. Take photos at the large torii gate of Heian Shrine, pass under the large torii gate, and head for the incline. At the incline, you will hear an explanation about the Lake Biwa Canal. During cherry blossom season, you can take photos with the cherry blossoms in the background. At Nanzenji Temple, you will enjoy the scenery that can only be seen here, where history and modern construction are fused. For lunch, you will have tofu dishes, a specialty of Nanzenji Temple. In the afternoon, you will cycle around the vast grounds of the Imperial Palace and visit historical buildings. This is a great plan that includes lunch and bicycle rental fees. You can enjoy cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves in any season. You will also ride on roads that can only be ridden by bicycle. You will be guided through Kyoto roads that cannot be experienced by car or train. Because it's an E-Bike, even those who aren't confident in their physical strength can ride with peace of mind.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

If you are visiting Kyoto, why not try a special trip that can only be experienced by bicycle? Feel the tranquility and atmosphere of the ancient capital, and enjoy the small roads that cars cannot access, and the freedom to go at your own pace. Starting from the Higashiyama base, head for Fushimi Inari. After sightseeing at Fushimi Inari, head for the Biwako Canal along the cycling road along the Kamo River. If it is cherry blossom season, take photos at the Biwako Canal. Take photos at the large torii gate of Heian Shrine, pass under the large torii gate, and go along Shirakawa-suji. Take photos at the single bridge on Shirakawa-suji. Head through the city to Yasaka Shrine. You can see the downtown area of Kyoto. Take photos at Yasaka Shrine and return to the Higashiyama base.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:01

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy a walk on the water, freely paddling on Lake Biwa on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, our instructors will carefully teach you how to ride and operate the paddle so that even beginners can experience SUP with confidence. In addition, with our drone photography service, you can capture the wonderful moments on Lake Biwa from the sky in video and footage to keep as special memories. The venue is the easily accessible "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu", which is convenient not only for car access but also for public transportation. ☆You can enjoy SUP with your dog☆ *For participation qualifications and precautions when bringing your dog, please check the "【Regarding bringing your dog (pet)】" page on our website. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-[Experience duration] Approximately 70-80 minutes (required time from check-in to dismissal is 90 minutes) 12:00 [Experience fee] 17,600 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule on the day] 1 Gather 15 minutes before the start time. 2 Complete check-in and settle the fee. 3 Preliminary explanation and meeting about SUP experience and drone shooting. 4 Change clothes and get ready, and prepare to depart on the water. 5 Receive a preliminary explanation about SUP (how to row, how to enjoy, precautions, etc.) 6 Launch the boat and enjoy a SUP adventure of about 60-70 minutes. 7 Start drone shooting. 8 Land the boat and end the activity. 9 Change clothes and get ready. 10 Check the images and videos. 11 End of activity. Disbandment * Images and videos will be provided at a later date. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++ [Notes] * The organizers may cancel or change the event depending on the weather conditions on the day. Please be aware of this in advance.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 20:00

Eisa is a traditional Okinawan performing art. Eisa, which is danced to the rhythm of the drums, can be enjoyed not only by watching but also by participating. Why not experience Okinawa's traditional performing art "Eisa", where the beating of the drums and the rhythm of the dance move your heart? Please feel free to join us♪ Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience. ■HP URL https://houyuukai.sakura.ne.jp/ ■SNS accounts X (old Twitter) ... https://x.com/hoyukai104783 Instagram ... https://www.instagram.com/t_hoyukai1999/

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

This is a performance by the Kunihirokai (National Exposition Association), which inherits and disseminates traditional Japanese culture through Bon Odori and stage dancing. Enjoy a fun experience of Japanese tradition! Bon Odori is a seasonal feature of the Japanese summer. This dance, in which everyone dances in a circle to the sound of drums, is characterized by the fact that anyone can enjoy it casually. Folk songs are traditional songs that have been sung in various parts of Japan, and you can feel the scenery and history of the land. At this event, you can not only watch Bon Odori and folk songs, but also actually participate and dance! The dance is easy, so even beginners can do it! Enjoy a wonderful and memorable time in a fun festival-like atmosphere! Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere ♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience.

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

We will be holding a special experience event by the Kansai branch of the Yasugibushi Preservation Society, known for the traditional art of "Loach Scooping Dance"! In addition to the fun dance performance, there will also be a corner where you can actually experience the Loach Scooping Dance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience this traditional and humorous dance together and make some fun memories!

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00

A special collaborative performance will be held by Shinobue player "Hikaru" and Japanese Taiko player "RINDA"! Experience the beautiful and powerful sounds of the traditional Japanese instruments, Shinobue and Japanese Taiko up close! There will also be a Japanese Taiko experience corner! [Contents] ・Solo Shinobue performance ・Solo Japanese Taiko performance ・Collaboration of Shinobue and Japanese Taiko ・Japanese Taiko experience corner (Drums from the food stalls will also be used)

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00

A dance performance by the Osaka Tensui Ren, an Awa Odori dance group that carries on the traditions of the original Tokushima region. The stage is filled with a variety of expressions, including graceful and elegant female dances, dynamic male dances, and powerful male dances performed by women. The performance also includes musical instruments that cherish the traditional melodies, drawing the audience into a whirlpool of excitement and emotion.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00

With the motto "Let your hometown resound," the local group Nobi, based in Suita City, performs Japanese drums. The group's performance style is appealing, as they learn and inherit traditional Japanese local performing arts while also aiming to develop their own unique expressions with added creativity. The powerful sound of the drums and the heart-stirring, passionate performance will fill the venue.

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 20:30 / 21:30

<Event held by Naniwa Osaka Geisha Kentaro> 5/2 (Fri) 19:30-21:30 5/10 (Fri) 19:30-21:30 5/16 (Fri) 19:30-21:30 5/31 (Sat) 19:30-21:30 <Contents> ・Samurai performance ・Samurai Katana Action experience ・Japanese Culture Dance Osaka Style (We will lend you a light fan and dance together with simple movements) → A simple dance for tourists like Hawaiian hula dancing Free to take photos and videos

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The small group size means beginners and children can participate with peace of mind. The meeting and disbanding points will be at the local ski slope. Enjoy a walk on the lake♪

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