Things to do in Kansai Page 25

• 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 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.

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 20:50

This is a direct cruise taxi between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! It is a one-way cruise between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! Enjoy sightseeing on the boat! This is a course where you can enjoy Osaka from the river while relaxing on a lounge sofa type boat. *Due to construction work on the Dotonbori River Water Gate from October 16, 2024 to March 31, 2025, we will operate on a special route. Please contact us as there are times when we cannot accept your request depending on the tide level.

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• For Family

• 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*

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• 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

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• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Tour of Kishiwada, a fortress city with a different culture from Osaka and Kyoto. On this tour, you will visit Kishiwada, a fortress city that protected Osaka, Kyoto, and the Edo Shogunate from behind the scenes. Kishiwada City was an important base for defending Osaka and Kyoto from the Wakayama area, and at the same time connected Wakayama and Osaka through the Kishu Kaido road, playing a role in supporting the economic development of Osaka and Kyoto. Due to this historical background, Kishiwada has a strong presence of its own unique culture and traditions, including the Danjiri Festival, and you can experience a culture that is a little different from that of Osaka and Kyoto.

• 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.

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• 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.

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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 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

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

A fishing boat cruise around Nushima Island, located southeast of Awaji Island. Nushima is known as the setting for the Japanese myth "The Legend of Onokoro." This is a one-hour course where you can get a feel for Japan's ancient legends, history, and origins while explaining Japanese mythology and looking at rocks related to it. After the cruise, enjoy a seafood bowl made with fresh seafood at a restaurant. This is an activity that allows you to experience Japanese mythology and nature.

• 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.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

This is our recommended plan where you can create the perfect lipstick for yourself after receiving a professional personal color diagnosis and understanding the colors that suit you! The pair plan is very popular because you can listen to the diagnosis of your loved one next to you, so you can use it as a reference for future shopping and gifts. First, a personal color consultant will diagnose your base (yellow or blue) and four seasons (select in detail up to 1st and 2nd). After that, we will advise you on the lip color that suits you based on the diagnosis results. You can also ask questions about cosmetics and fashion within the time! After the diagnosis, you can make your own original lipstick from start to finish with your own hands. Mix freely from over 25 colors. You can also choose the scent and lipstick case. It is Japan's first specialty store for personal color diagnosis x lipstick production. In addition, it is supervised by the owner consultant who has a first-class cosmetics certification and a special cosmetics concierge, and all the instructors in charge of this plan are beauty professionals who are personal color consultants! You can make it with confidence even if it's your first time. It's also conveniently located just a minute's walk from Yotsubashi Station and a five-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It's also close to popular tourist spots Dotonbori and Amemura. PARCO and Daimaru are also just a five-minute walk away, so you can make a shopping or beauty day in one go. It's also a great memory from your trip to Osaka. ★This plan includes a basic full personal color diagnosis for the four seasons, but you can also upgrade to a detailed personal color diagnosis (90 minutes) that will analyze, select, and suggest 12 and 16 types in more detail. Reservations before and after are also available, so please contact us in advance. *Additional fee: +5,500 yen per person ★If you would like to participate in a plan in English or if you would like to nominate an owner to supervise and manage the plan, an owner nomination fee will be required, so please add this as an option when making your reservation.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You can make your own original lipstick from start to finish. Mix and match from over 25 different colors. You can enjoy creating your own color by combining carefully selected vivid and cute powders. You can choose your favorite "scent" that will make you excited the moment you open it, and your unique and cute "case", so you can create a truly one-of-a-kind lipstick for you ☺︎! In addition, we use simple, vegan, and animal-free materials, so it is also recommended for those who are particular. In addition, LIP LIFE LAB is Japan's first specialty store for personal color diagnosis x lipstick production! In addition, the supervising owner is a beauty professional with more than 10 qualifications, including 1st grade cosmetics certification, special cosmetic concierge, personal color diagnostician, and makeup advisor! We have created a workshop plan so that even first-timers can make it with confidence. On the day, staff who serve as lip instructors will support you. And it is in a great location, 5 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station and 1 minute walk from Yotsubashi Station! We are located on the 6th floor of a designer building in the Kitahorie area, where stylish cafes and salons line the streets. You can walk to the popular tourist spots of Dotonbori and Amemura. Of course, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, PARCO, and OPA are also within walking distance. We are close to popular shopping spots and tourist sites, so please include it in your sightseeing plans and make memories of your trip to Osaka. We are constantly updating our various SNS accounts, so please check them out!

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• 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.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

"SUP is a pleasure! 』\ The best unrealistic flow of time play! You can also approach the core and feel free to rent a SUP that allows you to "exercise" and "relax"! Everything you need to experience SUP is included in this plan, so swimwear and sandals・ All you have to do is prepare towels and change of clothes! We will accept you at our shop 30 minutes before the start time and explain how to ride the sap and how to use the oars.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

At Naniwa no Yu, we use 100% natural hot springs that boast an abundant amount of hot water from 659 meters underground. The hot water that softens the stratum corneum of the skin and emulsifies secret substances is called "beauty hot water" because of its properties. At Naniwa no Yu, you can enjoy the 8th-floor panorama of the "bijin-yu," which draws water from the source. Would you like to take a break and give yourself a luxurious reward in your daily life? [Note] On the day of the event, it is necessary to present a [Voucher with a special QR code]. Please bring the voucher sent by message or email after booking and present it on the day. * You only need to present [Voucher with exclusive QR code], and you do not need to present Activity Japan reservation confirmation email and My Page. *This ticket does not specify the date and time. Regardless of the date you select when applying, we will send you a [Voucher with a dedicated QR code] that is valid for 3 months after purchase. (This can only be used once.) Please note that orders placed after 16:00 on weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will be shipped on the next business day.

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• Age 3～Age 69
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 09:20

08:00 Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba/Shinsaibashi area)09:20 Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit Sightseeing bus stop in front of the station10:20 Lake Biwa Shirahige Shrine Water Torii - The legend of the closest to the gods (approx. 30 mins)11:30 Itinerary 1: Sanzenin Temple (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch included, own expenses, November 5, 2024 - April 15, 2025)Itinerary 2: Lake Biwa Observatory - Enjoy the dreamlike beauty of the lake (approx. 120 mins, free time, lunch at own expense, August 9 - November 4)14:00 Mangetsuji Ukimido - Mangetsuji Temple, a historic temple floating on Lake Biwa, also mentioned in the Eight Views of Omi (approx. 30 mins, free tour, own admission, suggested admission fee: 300 yen/person)15:10 La Collina Omihachiman (approx. 60 minutes, free time) 16:10 Return

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 13:10 / 15:00

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

This is a class where you can experience Japanese home cooking. [Menu] ・Japanese rice cooked in a clay pot ・Tempura (shrimp, vegetables, mushrooms, etc.) ・Teriyaki fried tofu ・Miso soup ~Experience flow~ 16:55 Everyone washes their hands Before the cooking experience, wash your hands thoroughly. 17:00 We will start cooking all four dishes with the instructor, who will explain them to you in detail. We will also give you the recipes for the dishes. 18:30 Tasting Taste the dishes you have finished making on the spot. You can also order alcohol or soft drinks (additional charge). 19:30 Thank you for the meal! This is the end of the experience class. If you finish eating early, you can leave without waiting for the end time.

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• Age 16～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

At Kimono Rental Kyokomachi, we have many plans so that you can easily wear a kimono and enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto. We will lend you everything you need for kimono rental and dressing. Kimono dressing is also included in the plan. ★Men's Plan★We offer kimonos for men from 155cm to 190cm. Men can also feel free to wear a kimono and walk around the streets of Kyoto ♪ Plan contents (men) Kimono, obi, sandals, bag, tabi, haori + dressing

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Recommended for those who want to try paragliding but are not sure about carrying a glider up a hill in the heat! We will go up the hill in a light truck, so it's easy to explain and practice in the shade of the trees on the mountain. A cold drink will be provided in a cooler box. Mosquito coils are available in the waiting area. After listening to the explanation and doing image training together, all you have to do is follow the radio guidance and fly. We will come to pick you up at the landing point in a light truck. A VIP course that combines the best of both worlds. Reservations can be made for up to four people, and English and Vietnamese are also available (basically from 10 years old, but depending on the wind, children from the first grade of elementary school can participate. Does not apply to license course extra fee enrollment)

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Cycle to the popular photogenic spot "Metasequoia Avenue"! Fresh greenery in early summer, red leaves in autumn. Enjoy the beauty of each season. Enjoy comfortable touring on a mountain bike from the famous brand GT! ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering / Reception Please gather and complete the reception. * Check the terms of use and fill in the application form. ② Explanation We will explain the precautions and mountain bikes. ③ Free time (up to 6 hours and 30 minutes) You can enjoy the popular photogenic spot "Metasequoia Avenue" and cycle freely through the nature of Makino. * No staff accompaniment during free time ④ Return Please return by 5:00 p.m. ⑤ Disbandment After the experience is over, you will be disbanded. * The above flow is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.

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• Age 16～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

After basic practice at Off-Road Park Grand Canyon (Kyotanba City, Kyoto Prefecture: Nearest station: JR Sonobe Station), we will go out on public roads. ~Flow of the experience~ 8:00 Reception, preparation, and changing of clothes After receiving the reception, change into riding wear. For first-timers, we will advise you on how to wear the correct equipment. 8:30 Move and prepare for the run. Move to the course by car. Watch videos explaining the basics of riding and the rules of the course inside the car. (Travel time: 40 minutes) 10:00 Basic course Warm up with the riding basic course & training course. Decide on a touring course with your instructor. 11:00 Adventure Touring Departure 12:30 Lunchtime menu varies depending on the course. looking forward to! 13:30 Adventure Touring 15:00 Tea Time Coffee time at a scenic point! & Touring (return trip) 16:30 Finished driving/Transfer After changing briefly, I moved to the shop. Transportation to the nearest train station is also available. You can watch the riding video taken on the day in the car. The video is presented as data. 18:00 Transfer/dismissal You can use the changing rooms and showers at Bivouac Osaka. The most suitable course will be selected based on participants' requests, the weather on the day, and course conditions. Activity times can be changed and adjusted. Please let us know your desired start time and desired end time when applying. If you wish to come directly to the course or if you would like to be picked up at the nearest station of the course, please let us know at the time of application.

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