Things to do in Kansai Page 14

• Age 2～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00 / 10:00

This is a private walking tour around the tourist spots in Osaka city. Start in the morning at Osaka Castle, then have a skewered cutlet hopping session at Shinsekai for lunch! In the afternoon, take a break at a teahouse in Shitennoji before visiting Shitennoji. Take your time to see the major tourist spots in Osaka. Whether you are a couple, a family, or a single person, you can walk at your own pace because it is a private tour. This is a private plan to fully enjoy the history, culture, and flavors of Osaka in one day. ~Experience flow~10:00 Walk around Osaka Castle Meet in front of NHK Osaka Hall and visit Osaka Castle. Walk through Osaka Castle Park, climb the castle tower, and feel the 400-year history. 12:00 Compare skewered cutlets at Shinsekai! From Osaka Castle, take the JR Loop Line to the Minami area. Go skewered cutlets hopping session at the deep spot Shinsekai. 14:00 Tea time around Shitennoji Move from Shinsekai to Shitennoji through Tennoji Park. Take a tea break at a teahouse. 15:00 Visit Shitennoji TempleAfter taking a break, visit Shitennoji Temple. The central temple is a must-see. 16:00 DisbandThe tour ends with a visit to Shitennoji Temple. Thank you for participating. Please be careful and enjoy your next destination.

• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00

Sightseeing at Osaka Castle and tasting food at Karahori Shopping Street! This is a private tour around Osaka city's tourist spots. Whether you're a couple, family, or traveling alone, this private tour allows you to explore at your own pace. This plan allows you to fully experience Osaka's history, culture, and gourmet food in just six hours.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a guided cycling tour around the area around Omi Ohashi Bridge and Seta River. A local guide will show you the sights that can only be seen by cycling. Please make your mind and body well by cycling around Lake Biwa. Rental bicycles and helmets are included. Please join us empty-handed. This course is centered around the flat and easy-to-ride areas in the southernmost part of Lake Biwa, and is enjoyable even for beginners. This tour is guided cycling, so you can easily experience a tour led by a cycling guide. We will introduce the attractive and slightly maniacal spots scattered around the course with explanations from the guide. Main stopover spots: Omi Ohashi Bridge, Sunshine Beach, Zeze Castle Ruins Park, Seta Karahashi Bridge, Takebe Taisha Shrine, Biwako Culture Park Morning session 9:00, afternoon session 13:00 Target age 12 years old and over (height 145 cm or more) Applications can be made from one person, but the tour will be conducted with two people or more. If there are less than two people, the tour will not be conducted. If the number of people in your reservation is less than two even after your reservation is confirmed, your reservation will be canceled and you will not be able to participate in the tour. Please note that your reservation may be canceled after it has been confirmed. If the tour is canceled (your reservation is canceled), your reservation will be canceled by 6:00 p.m. the day before.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Located in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, Kozagawa Town is home to the Kozagawa River, known as the cleanest river in the southernmost part of Honshu. Many creatures, such as long-legged shrimp and gobies, live in the clear river, which has been nurtured in a rich natural environment, and the scenery created by the mountains and strange rocks is also a delight to see. Our goal in Kozagawa is to "learn about nature safely and while having fun." Why not enjoy river activities such as canoeing and catching long-legged shrimp and experience the raw sensations of nature? ★The plan contents have changed since 2023★★★This plan does not include river rafting (touring). This is a plan to enjoy canoeing and river activities in safe waters★★*From reservations made on April 9, 2023, junior high school students will be charged adult rates. Thank you for your understanding. [Example of the schedule on the day] ①8:30/13:00 Meeting and reception ↓②9:00/13:30 Explanation and practice Explanation and practice of basic canoeing and rivers (about 1 hour) ↓③Canoeing and river play time You can enjoy river activities such as canoeing and catching lobsters in safe waters. (Equipment for catching lobsters is included in the price) *SUP is not included. ↓⑤12:00/16:30 Return and disbandment After the experience is over, change clothes and disband! *The above is only a model course. The order and content may change depending on the weather, river conditions, and other conditions at the time. [Participant age] 5 to 70 years old *Children under 5 years old can also participate, but please contact us once.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

★You can take a leisurely canoe ride down the Kozagawa River, known as the purest river in the southernmost part of Honshu.★You can experience it with confidence even if it's your first time, as you will be accompanied by an experienced guide! Many creatures such as long-legged shrimp and gobies live in the pure river, which has been nurtured in a rich natural environment, and the scenery created by the mountains and strangely shaped rocks is one of the attractions that will delight those who see it. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the river clearly if the weather is good. While canoeing on the Kozagawa River, you can directly experience the exhilaration of running on the water surface, and sometimes you will be healed by the flow of the river. Why not try such an extraordinary experience? ★★★This plan does not include playing in the river★★★If you would like to canoe and play in the river, please select [Wakayama / Kozagawa] Canoe & River Play Experience (Half-Day) 3-Hour Course) Recommended for Families with Children! [Example of the schedule on the day] ① 8:30/13:00 Meeting/Registration ↓ ② 9:00/13:30 Explanation/Practice Explanation and practice of basic canoe paddling, safety training (about 1 hour) ↓ ③ Canoe touring The guide will lead the way. There are points where you have to paddle firmly to clear the flow. The fun of maneuvering the boat yourself awaits! ↓ ④ Return/Disbandment After the experience is over, change clothes and disband! *The above is only a model course. The order and content may change depending on the weather, river conditions, and other conditions at the time. [Participant age] 8 to 70 years old *Children under 8 years old can also participate, but please contact us for details.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

■Brass, silver flat 3mm width 7900 yen■Brass, silver flat 4mm width 8900 yenWe recommend a width of about 3 mm when soldering. If you would like a wider ring, please contact us. ◇Free options・Select surface texture (rough, matte, mirror polish)・Select size (free up to size 14)◇Paid options・+¥1,100 (tax included) for every 5 characters of engraving・Select size Silver〈15-19 +¥500〉 〈20-24 +¥700〉 〈25+ +¥1,000〉 *Even if you have prepaid online, you can pay the difference at the store on the day, so please consider it after seeing it in person! (All prices include tax.) 〇 Women can also make matching items together ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved, making it a great way to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 This is a space where you can experience the world of engraving and the joy of metalworking through the production of rings, with shiny mirror finishes and the ancient surface finish called tsuchime. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing, so even those who are not good at delicate work can rest assured. 〇 Since it is a private rental for one group, there are sufficient measures against COVID-19 infection for those with children. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of your finger. [2] Customers can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, and add texture to their preference. [3] Bend the ring. [4] Solder and polish it to finish! ~Access~ ○ 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" Next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin ○ 15 minutes walk from Subway Kuramaguchi Station ○ There are many paid parking lots in the area

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30

The thrill of passing under the Omi Ohashi Bridge and the cruise up close to the ruins of Zeze Castle Park to enjoy the scenery from the Lake Biwa side will surely give you a taste of the new charms of Lake Biwa and the best "out of the ordinary" feeling that is so close to you. Come and experience the fun of viewing the city and scenery from the Lake Biwa side at walking speed, which is close but rarely seen, and the unique feeling of a leisurely cruise while feeling the comfortable rocking, sunlight, and breeze! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• With Pets

• Age 13～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

★ Stained glass About lampshade It is a plan to make a lampshade using seashells and marine glasses that have flowed to the coast. What is sea bone art? There are a lot of drifting things on the coast, and there is a lot of treasure = "a gift from the sea" from where it came from. I named it "Sea Born Art" because it is "art born from the sea". What should I make? We solder and connect "Marine glass" and "Shell". The finished lampshade looks like stained glass ♪ Both the shell and the marine glass cleanly decorate the light, so it is definitely useful as an interior of the room. ● Feel free to even the first time ☆ Please be assured that the staff will support you carefully. Please join us alone, friends and children ♪ ● The only one in Kobe Marine crafts Classroom ☆ Using treasures that are given from the sea, we will help you to create works that satisfy your needs. You can feel the sea just by decorating it, please come and create a sea bone art that feels like getting power ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

Make an original red stamp book at the Buddha statue production workshop and go to the city of Kyoto Use a chisel to carve the cover of the wooden stamp book (cypress wood). The start time depends on the day of the week. Wednesday / Saturday 10:30 Sunday 13: 30- * To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we are implementing the following measures and requesting customers to participate in the workshop with peace of mind. .. [About efforts] ・ Thorough physical condition management of the staff in charge of the workshop and wearing masks ・ Strengthening disinfection of places that customers touch such as tables and tools ・ Holding with fewer seats than usual to keep the distance between customers Request] ・ Please be sure to measure the temperature before participating. Please refrain from participating if you have a fever or are in poor physical condition.・ Please wear a mask when entering the store.・ Please disinfect your hands when entering the store. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30

Enjoy a relaxing SUP Yoga time while watching Lake Biwa and the beautiful scenery from a comfortably swaying SUP. This program is run by a team of Supyoga instructors based in the Kansai region and Lake Biwa in Shiga. Enjoy the natural and attractive navigation of each teacher, who will touch on the charm of Lake Biwa and harmonize with nature, along with Lake Biwa! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

In this plan, you will create something you like, such as rings, pendants and brooches. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so you can easily make original silver accessories even for the first time.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

In this plan, one marriage ring will be produced. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so it is easy to make even for the first time. After the regular course process, we will polish it for about 30 minutes and finish it in a high quality ring.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:00

This is a low-altitude relaxing aerial yoga session, performed in a hammock set up about 20cm above the floor. This is a rare and precious experience, as you can enjoy the view outdoors instead of indoors. Enjoy a low-altitude hammock yoga session with Agasa Sensei, who has a soothing aura, in the fresh air!

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Yoga Refresh x The comfort of the shade. In the shade of trees where everyone can be healed, and in a healing space where you can fully feel the nature, let's double the comfort while getting ready. Let the fresh air permeate your body with your teacher while feeling nature, the earth, and Lake Biwa in a wonderful location with an outstanding sense of openness.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Now is the fly board and experience the course of wakeboard of the spear. Wakeboard 20 minutes × 1 This enhancement course to fly board 20 minutes. Please try to experience the two major marine sports in Hyogo Prefecture's first fly-board shop.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

A one-of-a-kind handmade ring that you can take home on the day you make it! At garden Kyoto Main Store, we offer a handmade ring making experience. You will work with professional craftsmen, so even beginners can make handmade rings with confidence. How about making a commemorative gift for your trip and creating memories? With this plan, you can make a brass or silver ring at a reasonable price! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting / Reception We will make it by hand in a calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store. ② Preparation First, choose the material (silver / brass) and the finishing design. ③ At the beginning of the experience, we will adjust the size of the ring by tapping it. We will file it with a file to shape it and make it easier to wear. Once the size is adjusted, we will use a file to shape it and make it comfortable to wear. It is a happy time to make it while thinking of each other. ④ End / Disbandment Completed! It takes about an hour, and after it is completed, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth in the store. The photo you took will be a gift♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Kyoto". It's easy to make in less than an hour and can be taken home the same day. The prices are reasonable, so we recommend stopping by on a date or while on a trip to make memories just for the two of you. Rather than buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special handmade bangle that you won't find anywhere else? ~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 (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience Use a file to round the corners of straight metal. We use special equipment to roll the metal into balls. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, shape it with a mallet and it's complete. ④ Termination/Dissolution Although this is the first time you will be using the equipment, the staff will fully support you, so you can make it with confidence. After completion, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth inside the store. The photo you took will be a present♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Ride a water tuber and enjoy water attractions! Run around and relieve stress! ◎There are clean shower rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the outdoor pool in the facility at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 66
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Recommended for the first canoning!奧 Yoshino course short version ♪ Morning course and afternoon course can be selected, so you can participate freely! Even with the short course, the play points such as the super slider jumping to the air, the transparent spring water trap, and the relaxing flowing spot are abundant!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 66
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

This is the recommended course with the most waterfalls to enjoy! It's perfect for first-time canyoning visitors! There's a super slider that lets you jump into the air, a 7m long slider, diving points, clear spring water pools, a relaxing spot with a slowly flowing stream, and much more! *Lunch and hot springs are optional (reservations required)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For 2,000 yen (tax included), you can easily experience wearing a kimono or yukata. The normal fee is 3,000 yen (tax included) for women, 4,000 yen (tax included) for men, and 4,000 yen (tax included) for children, but since it's a short-term rental, it's 50% to 62.5% off! ! Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Hanamikoji-dori, a street with cobblestone pavement and the atmosphere of Kyoto's Gion, are just a few minutes' walk away. Recommended for those who wish to experience wearing a yukata. In this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes a set of items necessary for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. You can also rent hair set, makeup, hair ornaments and accessories as an option. Please enjoy Kyoto with friends, couples, and families in kimono to commemorate your visit to Kyoto. * Please see the "Other notes" column for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not allowed to use this facility.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

A plan to make "Buddha nuts" that bring happiness ☆ You can take the finished work home on the same day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station". You can make it with your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. It is also recommended for interior decoration and gifts.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Perfect for couples, friends, families, etc. We also recommend cherry blossom viewing in a kimono ♪ You can also use the Go To Travel “Regional Coupon”! Optional hair styling is also available at a low price of 1,000 yen♪ Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto in Japanese clothes at a reasonable price! With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. About 2 minutes walk to Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Chion-in Temple are also within walking distance! Since it's located in Gion, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants nearby♪ Moreover, the bus stop is right nearby, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• For Rainy Days