Things to do in Kansai Page 12

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

⚫︎Only 15 minutes from Kansai Airport! Convenient access, just a 5-minute walk from JR West/Nankai Rinku Town Station! There is an ice rink with a view of the sea - the Kansai Airport Ice Arena. ⚫︎A truly extraordinary resort experience, skating on the ice while watching the beautiful horizon of Osaka Bay, where the sea and ice meet. Enjoy a special moment in the unique scenery woven by the sea and the rink. ⚫︎Cool even in summer! The building is always below 15℃, making it a natural cool spot with no need for air conditioning. Why not create some "too cool" summer memories, perfect for the sweaty season? ⚫︎Beginners and tourists are welcome! Even if you're new to skating, you can rest assured. Rental shoes, helmets, and knee pads are available, so you can enjoy it safely and happily. There is also an English guide in the building, so it is recommended for tourists from overseas!

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00

The only handmade ring in the world that you can take home on the same day you make it! At garden Himeji, we are offering a handmade ring experience. Since we work with professional craftsmen, even first-timers can create their own handmade rings with confidence. How about making memories to commemorate your trip? With this plan, you can make a platinum or 18k gold wedding ring! 35,000 yen per piece *Varies depending on the market price of metals. If the price changes, we will notify you in advance. (Additional charges must be paid on-site) *In the case of a stone engraving design, it will be kept for 2 to 3 weeks. ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gathering and reception We will handcraft your jewelry in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store ♪ ② Preparation First, you will choose the material (platinum/18k gold), width, and finish design. ③Experience A craftsman will wax the bullion cut to the customer's size on the spot. Adjust the size by tapping the soldered ring. Once you have adjusted the size, use a file to adjust the shape and make it comfortable to wear! It's a happy time we can create while thinking about each other. ④ Termination/Dissolution Your one-of-a-kind wedding ring is now complete! We can take it home on the day or make it according to your budget, so please feel free to contact us!

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

This is a great plan that allows you to experience Japanese-born "kana" calligraphy and a weaving workshop tour in a textile workshop. In the ``kana'' calligraphy experience, you will choose your favorite words and practice them in fine strokes, and at the end, you will write them on colored paper or a small fan and take them home. We will carefully teach you how to move the brush. Beginners are also welcome. After completion, you can tour the traditional textile workshop with an explanation. You can see and touch some of Japan's finest works of art, which are world-class, and have a valuable experience learning about their history. You can also go shopping.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

With this plan, you can feel free to experience the making of full-scale accessories such as coin cases, pen cases, and business card holders in about 2 hours. Do you not make only one leather item in the world? How about by all means the souvenir experience of Himeji.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Free content! Boat charter (private) plan! Rental tax included, great value! [Wakeboard plan contents] ★Private charter! From 60 minutes ★Can be added in 15-minute increments! ★Fixed price including rental tax! ★Get a photo of yourself during the experience! ★Driver and gas included! [Price (tax included)] ・60 minutes: 15,200 yen ・Additional 15-minute increments: 3,800 yen [Experience plan flow] ①Please fill out the application form after checking in at Rough Wakeboarders in Marina Ogoto. ②Change clothes in the changing room (please bring valuables onto the boat. Please bring a valuables bag.) ③Get on the boat and move to the point. ④The experience begins! ⑤After the experience ends, return to the shop and complete the payment. ⑥You will be free to disband after changing clothes. [Experience time] ・60 minutes [Number of people] ・Basically 3 to 4 people will depart. ・If you make a reservation for 3 to 4 people, you will depart as one group without sharing.・We will do our best to accommodate groups of 4 or more. Please contact us. [Age limit] Basically 8 to 80 years old ★ We can accommodate motivated children under 8 years old. Elderly people are asked to participate at their own risk.

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• Age 11～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

For the first time people who love the sea and surfing but do not know how to start it is the first plan to experience the fun of surfing. Wave mechanism, surfing rules and manners etc. While wandering while feeling the waves in the field with the nature as the sea take off! Sun the Association of Surfing certified trainers surfing maritime safety instructor is a small Number of participants will help you carefully enjoyable moments in the system.

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• Age 8～Age 88
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:30

Choose a sandblasted small bowl, bowl, or mug for the pottery, and decorate it with a design sticker. It's okay if you can't draw a picture. Simply cut and paste the emoji using the designed craft punch. When the work of cutting and pasting is completed, put it in a machine and scrape it with sand to finish it. You can take it home on the day.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Original colors made by cutting and assembling various glass plates. It is a plan to make stained glass on the windowsill. Choose your favorite glass plate with your own taste and shape the image. Even beginners will get a high quality work. How about a wedding gift, a birthday memory, or a gift for your family and friends as a memory of your trip?

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Stained glass is a glass work that combines glass plates. Let's make a photo frame using this stained glass. The design is determined from the seven patterns, and the glass of the desired color is selected and arranged. With the support of the staff, you can work with confidence. Why don't you enjoy glasswork slowly for about 3 hours until completion?

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.

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• Age 20～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 10:45 / 13:00

This refreshing dive plan includes one beach dive and one boat dive in the waters of Kushimoto Town, the southernmost tip of Honshu. This plan is recommended for those who are worried about their skills after a long time of diving, want to practice before the season begins, or feel overwhelmed by large groups. The first beach dive is a refreshing dive focused on reviewing your skills and regaining your sense of underwater presence. After getting used to the first dive, you can enjoy a boat dive to the fullest! Why not rekindle your diving life in the waters of Kushimoto, where a wide variety of marine life, from fish to macro-organisms, can be seen thanks to the Kuroshio Current? ★Schedule*Diving times in parentheses apply from October 1st to October 30th. Please be careful not to make any mistakes when booking your dive time. (Weekdays) 9:30~ (8:00~): 9:30 (8:00~) Beach diving ⇨ 13:00 (10:00~) Boat diving 13:00~ (10:00~): 13:00 (10:00~) Beach diving ⇨ 15:00 (13:30~) Boat diving (Saturdays and Sundays) 8:30~ (7:30~): 8:30 (7:30) Beach diving ⇨ 12:45 (11:45) Boat diving 10:45~ (9:45~): 10:45 (9:45) Beach diving ⇨ 14:45 (13:30) Boat diving ~ Experience flow (Saturdays and Sundays example; if 10:45~) ~ 9:45 Meet and fill out the necessary documents Please come to the meeting place. (If you require transportation, we will pick you up.) 10:15 AM Lecture & Preparation: We will provide a thorough explanation of what you will be doing on the refresher dive. Please feel free to ask your instructor if you have any concerns. 10:45 AM Refresher Beach Dive: We will begin with a foot-deep dive, where you will slowly become accustomed to the water, so you can relax. 11:30 AM Lunch Break: Take a leisurely lunch break. Recover your energy in preparation for the boat dive! 1:30 PM Boat Dive: After practicing your skills, enjoy the abundance of fish at the southernmost tip of Honshu! Enjoy diving to your heart's content! The dive times shown are only examples and may vary depending on the conditions on the day. Please plan your schedule with ample time. After the dive, you will change clothes and log your log before concluding the dive.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

"I really want to talk! I want to play a lot!"Rafting It was decided. Many Rafting Among the company, especially nuts that have a strong commitment to "playing on the boat". There is a place where we are devising play at each point of the route so that it does not go down to the end of the torrent, Rafting This is the reason why both beginners and experienced people can say "It was a very satisfying content!" With a motto of safety and enjoyment, why don't you go wild and go down and play with our reliable guides? I will do my best to create a tour so that I can say that it was good to choose nuts! Let us work together to make memories of your friends, families, couples and groups! ※ Rafting It takes about 2 hours to stay in the river. ※ Primary school 1 Year Living more You can experience from Group customers are also welcome. ※ Minimum number of people If you do not meet Dates We may ask you to change it. Please note.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

"I really want to talk! I want to play a lot!"Rafting It was decided. Many Rafting Among the company, especially nuts that have a strong commitment to "playing on the boat". There is a place where we are devising play at each point of the route so that it does not go down to the end of the torrent, Rafting This is the reason why both beginners and experienced people can say "It was a very satisfying content!" With a motto of safety and enjoyment, why don't you go wild and go down and play with our reliable guides? I will do my best to create a tour so that I can say that it was good to choose nuts! Let us work together to make memories of your friends, families, couples and groups! ※ Rafting It takes about 2 hours to stay in the river. ※ Primary school 1 Year Living more You can experience from Group customers are also welcome. ※ Minimum number of people If you do not meet Dates We may ask you to change it. Please note.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

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• Age 8～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga/Lake Biwa] Leisure pack (banana boat & wakeboard experience) This is a great plan where you can experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. You can experience it from elementary school students. A jwba pro rider and a veteran instructor will carefully lecture according to your level! *Available all year round. *Available from 1 person. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *You can swim in Lake Biwa. *Facility usage fee is 550 yen [1,100 yen is required from July to the end of August. Please acknowledge it beforehand. * cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:30

``I want to have fun! I want to have lots of fun!'' If that's the case, then Kanzaki River Canyoning is the place for you! Nuts is passionate about "play". The reason why it is recommended for both beginners and experienced canyoning enthusiasts is that while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Kanzaki River, each point on the route has been designed to be fun. We will do our best to make the tour exciting so that you will be glad you chose Nuts! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◆Target age/Participation qualifications Healthy people who are over 1st grade of elementary school, height 110cm or more, height difference Those who have the physical strength to walk on mountain trails *Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian ◆ Price: Adults and elementary school students 8,500 yen (tax included) ~ * Varies depending on the schedule ◆ Time required: Approximately 4 hours * Time spent on the river is approx. 2.5 hours ◆ Experience time 9:30-13:30 *Depending on the schedule in August, 11:30-15:30 and 13:30-17:30 are available ◆Meeting location Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture Outdoor Club Nuts Shiga Canyoning Base * There is a risk of traffic congestion on the expressways during the Obon period, so please leave with plenty of time to spare.《Experience Schedule》Outdoor Club Nuts Shiga Kanzakigawa Base Meeting/Reception (Meeting at 9:30/11:30/13:30)↓ Changing clothes & moving to the starting point by shuttle bus ↓ Canyoning tour (approx. 2.5 hours) ↓ Moving to the base (shuttle bus) ↓ Dismissing the site after changing clothes (9:30 course ends at 13:30 / 11:30 course ends at 15:30 / 13:30 course ends at 17:30) *The ending time may change depending on the tour situation on the day, such as the amount of water. *If the minimum number of participants is not met, we may ask you to change the schedule.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Activities,1➤Learning CalligraphyResignation is literally a person's resignation from this world, or the words he writes to say goodbye to this world as he prepares to die. They are his last words,In this plan, you will write a letter of resignation to prepare for death before going to war in the Warring States Period, when life and were death always next to each other.Highlight 01➤Decide on the last character. reflect on your life and think carefully about it.➤Practice basic brush strokes and the stroke order of the chosen kanji.Activities,2One character for resignationReflecting on your life so far, imagine a story about whom and what kind of feelings you would like to leave behind, and think about the character composition (design) of your last character in this world.- Highlight 02➤With an oversized brush, more than five times larger than usual, the artist puts his soul into creating a powerful, fragile, and beautiful single character on a 150cm x 150cm sheet of paper. By expressing the whole body dynamically, the artist can freely manipulate the oversized brush.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Enjoy a matcha experience in a kimono! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (reservations can be made for up to 4 people). Both the kimono rental and matcha experience are available to anyone aged 10 and over, so it's also recommended for families! Price: Kimono (yukata) rental + matcha experience: 8,800 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental + Uji matcha + tea snacks Duration: Kimono rental: Approximately 20 minutes (additional 15 minutes if hair styling is added) ↓ (Transportation): Approximately 2-minute walk Matcha experience: Approximately 30 minutes *Kimono return time is 5:00 PM Meeting place: Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 *Matcha experience starts at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM Example: Kimono rental starts at 9:00 AM → Matcha experience starts at 10:00 AM (if booked, the time may be changed to a later time) Schedule: 1. Arrive at the Shiki Sakura Kimono Rental Kiyomizu-dera Store on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a matcha experience wearing a kimono (yukata) at Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei, located about a 2-minute walk away. [About Kimono Rentals] ◇Kimono Rental Plan Set: Undergarment, kimono, obi, bag, and sandals are rented (Yukata plan is available from June 1st to September 15th). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 15 minutes). *You can enjoy the matcha experience or stroll around freely until the return time of 5:00 PM. [About Matcha Experiences] Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei [About Matcha Experiences] Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei Store Information) Address: 2-222 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0862 Phone: 075-334-6757 Course: Approximately 30 minutes Contents: Uji matcha + tea sweets This is an experience where you can use the kettle and make your own matcha tea in the tea room on the second floor. You will make the matcha together while listening to the instructor's explanation. Afterwards, you will enjoy the matcha tea with tea sweets (which change depending on the day). Please note: If you are late for your reservation time, it will cause inconvenience to those who are behind, so please be punctual. Also, depending on the time, you may not be able to experience the experience.

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• Age 12～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

Land bass Lake Biwa fishing guide service. We will guide you through the boat fishing experience at Lake Biwa. This is a plan for beginners. (Time required: about 100 minutes) This plan allows you to board a boat and experience fishing at Lake Biwa. An instructor will give a lecture so that even beginners can enjoy it. ~Experience flow~ (Example: If you want to start at 10:00) 9:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare for boarding. 10:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 10:15 We will give a lecture on how to fish at the point, prepare fishing experience equipment, and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. Aim for the target and lure it. The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (Fishing is relatively easy in warm seasons, and you can catch bigger fish in cold seasons.) 12:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move around the point aiming for your target, and finally return to the marina by boat.

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• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Land Pass Lake Biwa Fishing Guide Service. In search of memorable fish, we will guide you on a bass board for a day. We will chase big fish all over Lake Biwa and fish. (Time required: about 8 hours) ~Experience flow~ (One day) 7:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board. 8:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 8:15 Fishing lecture at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. 8:45 Aiming for the target The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to catch in warm seasons, and you can catch big fish in cold seasons.) * Lunch break is on the boat on the lake. Or you can take a rest at a restaurant. 17:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move from point to point, aiming for targets, and finally return to the marina by boat.

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• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. The feature of "fox painting experience" is that you can take it home on the day. After painting, you can decorate it at the front door of your house and use it as an amulet!

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. Take on the challenge of "Kiyomizu ware (mug / teacup) painting experience", which is rare in many stores. How about making memories of your trip?

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30

(Recommended points) ☆New☆ For the first time in Kyoto, you can enjoy a set of "Maiko Experience" and "Matcha Experience"♪ Women (Maiko), men (Samurai), and children (girls/Maiko, boys/Samurai) can enjoy it as a family or couple! : Plan description 【Price】 Maiko (Samurai) + Matcha Experience 22,000 yen (tax included) 【Duration】 <Maiko Experience> Approx. 90 minutes Makeup, half wig, dressing ↓ (Transport) Approx. 5-minute walk <Matcha Experience> Approx. 30 minutes Experience including Uji matcha and tea sweets ↓ After the experience, please return to Shiki 【Meeting place】 Maiko Experience Studio Shiki 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The matcha experience starts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours after the reserved time. ＜Example＞ Maiko Experience: 9:30~ → Matcha Experience 11:00~ (will be changed to a later time if booked) 【Schedule】 1. Come to Maiko Experience Studio Shiki on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Makeup, half wig, dressing 3. Go to Kyoto Tea Ceremony Studio Shiki, approx. 5-minute walk. Enjoy a matcha experience as a maiko (samurai) at Akebonotei. [About the Maiko Experience] ◇ Makeup, half wig, and dressing *Tabi socks included Duration: Approximately 90-120 minutes *If you would like to take a stroll around the premises, please inform the reception after returning to Shiki after the matcha experience. *Photo shoots can be added on the day (1,100 yen per shot) [About the Matcha Experience] Kyoto Tea Ceremony Akebonotei Store Information) Address: 2-222 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0862 Phone: 075-334-6757 Course: Approximately 30 minutes Contents: Uji Matcha + Tea Snacks Experience using the yugama (tea kettle) and making your own matcha in the second-floor tea room. Prepare the matcha together while listening to the instructor's explanation. Afterwards, enjoy matcha with tea and snacks (which change depending on the day). Please note: If you are late for your reservation, it will cause inconvenience to those who arrive later, so please be sure to be on time. *After your matcha experience, please return to Maiko Experience Studio Shiki.

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

This is a private sauna where you can enjoy outdoor bathing in a spectacular view overlooking the Osaka Plain. The sauna room temperature is 105 degrees, the cold bath is set to 10 degrees and a chiller is also provided. After the sauna, you can enjoy a meal from the long-established kaiseki restaurant "Meigetsuki" located next door (additional payment required on-site, please inquire about opening hours). Towels, ponchos and other amenities are provided, and a shuttle bus from the nearest station is also available, so please come empty-handed.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

You can enjoy a Japanese sweets experience in a kimono!! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (reservations can be made for up to 5 people). Both the kimono rental and the Japanese sweets experience are available for people 5 years and older, so it is also recommended for families! 【Prices】 Kimono (yukata) rental + Japanese sweets experience 8,800 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental + 3 kinds of high-grade fresh sweets + 1 kind of dried sweets + matcha tea 【Time required】 <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes ↓ (Travel) Approximately 25 minutes on foot <Japanese sweets experience> Approximately 75 minutes *Kimono return time is 5pm 【Meeting place】 Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 ※Japanese sweets experience starts at 11am, 1:15pm, and 3pm Example: Kimono rental from 9am → Japanese sweets experience from 1:15pm 【Schedule】 1. Come to Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store on the date and time of your reservation 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on 3. Go to Kanshundo Higashi Store, about 25 minutes on foot Enjoy a Japanese sweets experience wearing a kimono (yukata) at the Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan Set: Undergarment, kimono, obi, bag, and sandals will be rented (Yukata plan will be used from June 1st to September 15th) Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 15 minutes) *You can enjoy the Japanese sweets experience and walk around freely until the return time of 5:00 pm. [About Japanese sweets experience] Kanshundo Higashi store, Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue Address: 511-1 Chayamachi, Yamato-oji-dori Shomen-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0931 (In front of Toyokuni Shrine) Higashiyama/Kiyomizu-dera venue (Kanshundo Higashi store) Aprons and towels are provided, so please come empty-handed. General course Contents: 3 kinds of high-grade fresh sweets + 1 kind of dried sweets + matcha tea Sweets made vary depending on the season (every month). Spring: rape blossoms, cherry blossoms, Japanese bush warblers, etc. Summer: irises, bamboo, morning glories, etc. Autumn: chrysanthemums, maples, ginkgo, etc. Winter: plum blossoms, camellias, pine needles, camellias, etc. ☆About 1 hour and 15 minutes (for about 10 people, 1 hour for the experience and 15 minutes for eating and drinking after the experience) The time may vary depending on the number of participants. * Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time as we will need to prepare aprons, hand washing, etc. (1) 11:00 (start) - 12:15 (scheduled end) (2) 13:15 (start) - 14:30 (scheduled end) (3) 15:00 (start) - 16:15 (scheduled end) Please note) - Please be punctual as being late for your reservation will cause inconvenience to those who are later.・If you are going to be late, please contact us in advance. ・If you are late, you may not be able to participate in the experience.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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