Things to do in Kansai Page 17

• 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 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♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Have fun learning about tea in a tea-producing area that has been around since the Heian period! You can enter the beautiful tea fields, take photos of yourself as a tea girl, tour the factory, and brew delicious tea in a teapot, all of which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In May, July, and September, you can also choose to pick tea leaves as an option. You can take the tea leaves home with you, and children's costumes are also available for the popular tea girl experience! Parent-child participation is also recommended. You can access the area by renting a bicycle from JR Sasayamaguchi Station. It takes about 12 minutes to get there while admiring the beautiful tea fields.

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• For Groups
• 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 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 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

You can experience making mozzarella cheese (string cheese) in the red brick modern industrial heritage site. You can make it from scratch using fresh raw milk from a farm just a few steps from the store that morning. After the cheese-making experience, you can enjoy a meal made with ingredients from Awaji, and if you have children, you can also enjoy the "KIDS BASE" next door, which is equipped with a nursing room. All tools and ingredients are provided here, so there is no need to prepare or bring anything! You can eat the cheese you make on the spot or take it home! Please come and enjoy it with your children!

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• In Door Activity

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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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• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

★Feel the negative ions and natural showers all over your body while you go fall climbing, water slides, fall dives, swimming and water showers! This is an otherworldly experience tour that takes place in the valley of one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, where you can become one with nature. A sense of exhilaration and accomplishment. This is our most recommended activity this summer.★This is a tour that is centered around children, and is perfect for creating summer memories for the family. Enjoy with two or three generations. ★During the tour, we will provide you with snacks such as Calorie Mate and sports drinks during breaks!

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• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

★Feel the negative ions and natural shower all over your body while you go fall climbing, water slides, fall dives, swimming, Ultraman slides, and water showers! This is an otherworldly experience tour that takes place in the valley of one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, where you can become one with nature. A sense of exhilaration and accomplishment. This is our most recommended activity this summer. ★Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical strength or those coming from far away as the meeting time is late (half-day course, meeting before noon). ★During the tour, we will provide you with ``on-the-go foods such as Calorie Mate'' and ``sports drinks'' during breaks!

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own "Tombodama Strap" 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Would you like to make your own "Japanese paper pierced earrings" 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 66
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

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 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 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.

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• 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 8～Age 70
• 3～4 hours

Explore the underground river with clear groundwater and get a glimpse of the world of full-scale cave diving just like in the movies! Submerge your whole body underwater and experience the ultimate extraordinary experience away from air, light and gravity! If you don't want to get in the water, you can just view the cave from land and take photos. The inside of the cave is a very beautiful space.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 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

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a great student discount plan. Would you like to go sightseeing in Kyoto as a beautiful Japanese-style beauty? You can use it for 3,500 yen (tax included) including hair set ♪ The regular price is 4,000 yen (tax included), so it's a reasonable 12.5% ​​off! ! This plan is available only to students. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. Dressing and hair-doing only takes about an hour, so you can leisurely explore the sights in your kimono until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Make-up, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Enjoy Kyoto in Japanese clothing to commemorate your student life. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

• For Rainy Days

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

Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto as a lovely Japanese-style couple! This plan allows couples to wear kimono at a discount of 20% off. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. 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. Couples can enjoy Kyoto in Japanese attire as a souvenir of Kyoto. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot

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

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

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 to 4 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is an experience plan where you can touch a Japanese sword in a real martial arts dojo and learn martial arts. You can participate with peace of mind as you will be safely and carefully instructed by a qualified practitioner of the Yushin-ryu sword technique of the Koryu Iaido Dojo. The "Armored Warrior/Warrior" course will be an experience in which you will wear the martial arts uniform provided by our facility. (For women, we also have feminine kimonos like the one in the photo♪) You will wear our "armor". We also have a "tachi" sword for the armor, which will make your photos and videos look even better! If you wish, you can practice swinging and test cutting while wearing the "armor". You will experience the "swordsmanship", "iaido", "standing and maneuvering" and "test cutting" of the Yushin-ryu sword technique. Please enjoy the real SAMURAI that you can never experience anywhere else! <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on points to note during the experience, etc. ・Samurai altar greeting ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on proper manners ⇨ Watch the head of the family demonstrate his kata ⇨ Watch a high-ranking swordsman perform straw cutting ・Experience wearing armor ・Match experience with a high-ranking swordman *The match experience is a 3-minute mock battle while wearing armor ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Finally, a trip to the sword shop to view the swords Total time: approximately 60-80 minutes

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

*Parent-child experience <Clay gourmet cooking> [Limited to 1-2 people due to one-on-one face-to-face lessons. Completed in just over an hour] [Other plans include mini gourmet cooking with takoyaki keychains and straps: Parent-child plans are also welcome] <Recommended for summer vacation kids' crafts!> It will be made in a townhouse that was used as a TV and movie location. Images include images for illustrative purposes. It will be held in a renovated townhouse with a 70-year-old small garden, 2 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station, located on the west side of the teahouse <Tengachaya> started by the Meki family, descendants of Masashige Kusunoki. *5 minutes walk from Nishi-Tengachaya on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line *5 minutes walk from Ume Minami 3-chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus *15 minutes walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

A perfectly round shape floating in the middle of the forest. This lodging, nicknamed the "onion tent" due to its unique shape, is not only cute in appearance, but also perfectly comfortable with air conditioning and heating! You can stay here comfortably all year round. The spacious interior has high ceilings, so there is no sense of oppression. Even outdoor beginners can feel at ease.

• Age 1～Age 88
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 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 / 16:00

A kimono rental shop located a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Guidance available in Chinese, English, Russian and Chinese. In addition to kimonos, they also rent yukatas, lace kimonos, furisode, high-grade furisode, homongi, men's and children's kimonos/yukatas.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

A luxurious time to "rediscover yourself" in the forest. This plan is a fully-private sauna experience available to one group per day. Refresh your mind and body in a private space without meeting other customers. The sauna room, nestled in the middle of nature, is equipped with a private pool, a private jacuzzi, and an outdoor space! Enjoy a relaxing and healing time with your family, friends, or a couple. One group, 90 minutes, 11,000 yen (tax included)

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