Things to do in Kansai Page 16

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

• Date Spot

• Age 5～Age 10
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a dance experience plan for children from 5 years old (height about 100 cm or more). * Depending on the size of the child's head circumference, you may experience it with an adult wig, so if you are over 10 years old, please choose the adult plan. In that case, depending on the size of the head circumference, if you change to a hairdresser on the day, 2750 yen including tax will be added. note that. At the Maiko Transformation Studio, which is one subway station from Kyoto Station and right next to Gojo Station, you can transform yourself into a longing Maiko ☆ It is inevitable that you will sigh in spite of your lovely appearance. Please experience it on your birthday to commemorate your arrival in Kyoto. It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ * You cannot go out only indoors.

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 10:35 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 14:20 / 14:35

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can kiss and shake hands with dolphins without entering the sea, in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, go through the pier to the dolphin pool where the dolphins are waiting! This is an introductory course where you can learn by interacting with dolphins at a special booth set up just above the water's surface. This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can easily interact with dolphins without entering the sea, in this fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay. Learn about the ecology, species, and individual differences of dolphins from the trainer, and then head to the dolphin pool! When you go to the dolphin pool, the dolphins will come up to you. You can feed them at the special booth, and kiss and shake hands with them. You can feel the smooth texture of their bodies and hear their cries up close.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours

Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.

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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The ruins of Shichi Castle are said to have once been the castle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. The representative of the "Society for Preserving Shichi Castle," which is dedicated to preserving the castle every day, will guide you through this precious historic site, which was an important base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi. Located in Shichi, Minami Awaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izuminokami Michitada during the Kamakura period, and was surrendered in 1581 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Awaji. After that, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. The Awaji Navy, which had Shichi Castle as one of its bases, achieved great success in Hideyoshi's conquests of Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea, and there is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were important naval bases for Hideyoshi. However, the valuable historical site where Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki once lived has been swallowed up by bamboo forests in recent years and is on the verge of being forgotten by local residents. At that time, the local volunteers "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" stood up, worried that the valuable remains would disappear if things continued like this. In order to let many people, not just the locals, know about the Shichi Castle ruins and to pass on the story to future generations, they have been clearing the bamboo forest every day for about five years, and have been carrying out maintenance activities such as installing entrance roads and signs. This is a tour of the Shichi Castle ruins guided by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" who has a stronger passion for Shichi Castle than anyone else! The Shichi Castle ruins are currently being maintained, and recently wells and stones that are thought to be old stupas from that time have been discovered one after another. Perhaps you, as a participant of the tour, will discover an important relic! ■Experience schedule (if departing at 10:00) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (north side of Shichi Castle ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00-10:05 Use the handmade sign as a landmark to move to the remains of the Honmarudai 10:05-10:15 Guide explains the history and characteristics of Shichi Castle 10:15-10:55 After viewing the remains such as the Taiko stone, the remains of the turret, and the old well, walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomyo-ji Temple 10:55-11:00 Return to the parking lot and disband

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)

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• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• Age 14～Age 88
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's draw an illustration in a townhouse! Any motif can be illustrated (desired date and time available upon request) *Limited to 1 to 2 people as it is a face-to-face one-on-one session.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 16:00

Let's create a variety of interior greenery by arranging fake succulents! Let's decorate various places with mini ornaments and make it a nice green point of the room!

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• Age 18～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This is a tour around the three towers in Ikaruga Town on a new-generation vehicle, the "EV TRIKE." Experience the romance of history as you ride through the World Heritage site of Horyuji Temple and Ikaruga Village, which has 1,400 years of tradition! There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking photos freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horinji Temple and view the interior of the temple. (Admission fees are separate) The tour uses an electric trike, which can be driven by anyone with a regular driver's license. The operation is very simple and everything is done with the handlebars, so even first-time motorbike riders can drive with confidence! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga to the fullest. *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride a trike. Foreigners must bring an international driver's license and passport. Please note that if we cannot confirm your license, you will not be able to participate. ・The trike is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour will be held even in rainy weather. ・The weight limit for the buggy is 100kg. ◆◇Meeting place◇◆・Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (free parking and luggage storage available)◆◇Tour start time◆◇・Start at 10:00・Start at 12:30・Start at 15:00The tour takes about 2 hours, including the time required for reception, license verification, and driving practice. ◆◇Price◆◇4,800 yen (tax included) per person・The fee includes staff guidance, car insurance, and fuel. *Temple admission fee is not included. ◆◇Number of participants◆◇2 to 3 people*If you would like to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru. ◆◇Schedule◆◇Meet at Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (please arrive 10 minutes before the start time)↓Check your license etc., fill out the participation agreement↓Practice operating the trike↓Start of the tour! ◆◇About the tour course◆◇Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru↓Horin-ji TempleCustomers who wish can visit the temple grounds. ↓Hokki-ji Temple↓Ikaruga Shrine↓Horyu-ji Temple West Gate↓Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (Finish Line)*The course may change depending on traffic and weather conditions. *About Insurance*Our shop provides automobile insurance for all trikes. Insurance premiums are included in the participation fee. Please see below for details of coverage. Amount of coverage・Liability and property damage coverage: Unlimited・Personal injury coverage: 30 million yenWhen insurance is applied, you will be responsible for a liability deductible of 30,000 yen for liability and property damage coverage, and a vehicle insurance deductible of 30,000 yen.

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Create a mini doll house or a glass garden in your room! <Frame type> *Prepared using seasonal materials, making it easy and fun to make. It will be a work with individuality by using various materials and the creation of those who make it. [There is also a small size of 9 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm] * The posted image also includes an image image. You can enjoy making it because it is prepared in advance. <*It takes about 20 days for raw plant materials to arrive>

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:30 / 16:00

You can learn how to make okonomiyaki, the soul food of Osaka. Make and eat okonomiyaki while having an English conversation with an Osaka native! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Preparations such as washing hands and wearing aprons, participants self-introduction 10 minutes ② Explanation of okonomiyaki, introduction of ingredients 10 minutes ③ Cooking 60 minutes ④ Exchange while eating 20 minutes ~

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

In our sushi experience, you can learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi. Every morning, we use fresh ingredients procured from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market and freshly cooked sushi rice. Some of our sushi chefs are veteran craftsmen, and some have wine sommelier qualifications. We can accommodate from 2 to 35 people. The price venue will change depending on the number of people. It is also possible to have a business trip sushi experience at a hotel or designated venue. Once your sushi is ready, you can enjoy it on the spot. Please refrain from taking it home for hygiene management. 〜Experience flow〜 ①Explanation Wash your hands thoroughly (10 minutes) ② Make sushi (20 minutes) ③ Make thin rolls (10 minutes) ④ Serve (10 minutes) ⑤ Eat your own sushi Masu (40 minutes)

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• Age 15～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:15

We offer a kimono rental experience at Rika Wafuku Kyoto Ekimae store. Yukata rentals are provided in the summer. We have more than 300 kimonos and yukatas, from lace kimonos to retro kimonos. For women, the service includes a hair set.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

You can enjoy boat surfing to the fullest with access from Osaka / Kobe in about 20 minutes!

• For Rainy Days

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

Enjoy the popular knob work at a craftsman's store! Knobwork is a technique that is also used for Maiko's flower hairpins. Kyoto You can enjoy a unique experience. Many TV interviews, total 10,000 people more It is a popular experience that participated. The clums are welcome because we will teach you carefully! You can choose from a variety of fabrics and parts to make your own original knob work or clip with corsage pin. Let's enjoy a relaxing time in the Hanale of the Kyomachiya built in the Taisho era.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

There is an experience of dyeing ground patterns and large size handkerchiefs and bandanas (50cm ~ 60cm square) in various patterns using seasonal plants and trees. (Because it will be a dyeing experience with the blessings of nature, you can enjoy various colors that you can feel the season.)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

Kyoto In the city "Ran · Hana" in the city, we hold classrooms such as glasswork, flower arrangement and flower miscellaneous goods. This plan is a regular course for those aiming for qualification acquisition. We will make full-scale arrangements using seasonal flowers.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00

At "Porcelarts Salon Chocolate Block" in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, you can enjoy making tableware with Porcelarts. In this plan, you can make a cup & saucer or a kids plate. If you apply for a kids plate, you can also make rice bowls and cups for kids as an option. [Size] Kids plate: Height 19 x Width 23 cm

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

How about private lessons and live chopsticks at Kyomachiya? A lecturer with a master's license will teach carefully. Simple about hemorrhoids Explanations After learning how to play, let's actually play the sound! If you like, you can play several songs and play with a professional performer. Finally, you will receive a certificate of experience. Please enjoy sitting in the chair, playing chopsticks, listening to, and relaxing time in the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya Flow of plan 1 Greetings Explanations 5 minutes 2 Hold the claws and hold, how to play Explanations 10 minutes Challenge playing "Sakura Sakura" to play 3 songs! → Ensemble 15 minutes Change to 4 Nogi style 15 songs for practice & ensemble to your liking 5 minutes played by 5 professional players 6 Pass the experience completion certificate Photo & question time 5 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:10 / 10:40 / 12:05

We will take a 10km trip around Numashima, also known as "Onokoro Island" which is related to the creation myth described in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, on an active fishing boat. The tour will take you to see the megaliths and strange rocks such as "Kamitachigami Rock" and "Shimotachigami Rock" from the sea with the guidance of a veteran guide. You will learn about the legends, history, and crustal activity of "Onokoro Island" while looking at the rocks that are said to be related to the creation myth, and you will also learn about the history and fishing of Numashima. Numashima is where the creation myth of Japan lives on. There are many strange rocks such as Ame-no-Mihashira and Kamita-Kami Rock, and distinctive reefs that can only be seen from the sea. In addition to the Onokoro Shrine, there are many other places related to the myth on the island, so there are many spots you can enjoy even after disembarking the cruise. Fishermen with the skill to navigate through difficult areas plan tours of the surrounding area along with its myths to promote the charms of the region, and a person who moved here and loves Numashima acts as the coordinator and guide. They guide an amazing 300 groups (1,000 people) a year! You can enjoy private tours limited to one group per hour. Balancing their main business of fishing with tourism gives them an awareness of how to create new communities and increase the number of people connected to them in this remote island where the population continues to decline and vitality is being lost. Are the fishermen a little tough-looking? No, they are very kind. Please feel free to talk to them. ■Experience schedule① From 9:10 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 9:00. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).② From 10:40 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 10:30. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes).③ From 12:05 (Please board the Numashima Kisen ferry departing from Habu Port at 11:55. Your guide will be waiting for you at Numashima Port.) Greetings and boarding the boat (approx. 10 minutes). Cruise, guide (40-50 minutes). Return, disembarkation (approx. 5 minutes). *Group guests will need especially long to travel and get on and off the boat.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 00:00

Why do not you enjoy the private live concert of Koto and Koumu comfortably at the chair seat in the store which renovated Kyomachiya? A performer with a teacher of Kyotomiya Kiotto will perform only for you. There is a real pleasure that you can not taste in the hall when playing in a town house. Please enjoy the luxurious time to enjoy the sound of the Japanese instrument with live performance while watching instruments soon. ~ ~ Plan flow ~~ ① Welcome to the local city of Kyoto! ② Please enjoy Private Live only for everyone

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Why don't you wear your own yukata or kimono? It is an experience of wearing something you can do while learning about kimono. Even the first time is okay! A lecturer with kimono wearing qualification will teach carefully. As it is a private lesson, you can wear beautiful things at the pace, with the support of the dressing instructor. kimono Rental Different from that, do you not start the step of a little full-fledged kimono? There is no doubt that you can boast to everyone that you have arrived by yourself! Flow of plan 1 Greetings, simple things such as those needed for kimono (yukata)Explanations(10 minutes) 2 Select your favorite kimono (yukata) and obi (5 minutes) 3 Yukata ・ half-width band or kimono ・ Nagoya Please choose from 2 courses of Obi (Taiko). Other If you have any request, please let us know in advance. (40 minutes) 4 Fix it a little. Please take a photo, etc. and spend your time freely. (You can not go out for a long time, but we will also lend clogs for free) (5 minutes)

• For Rainy Days

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

Why don't you paint on a hand towel or an original crimped shirt? You can freely draw what you imagined, draw using the sketches in our shop, or create your own original dish. The work can be washed, so the washcloth can be used not only as an interior but also as a towel. It is one of the pleasures to walk in the city wearing an original shirt. In the shop that has been renovated Kyomachiya, please have a brush and enjoy a leisurely creative time. Flow of plan 1 Greetings, how to use the brush Explanations(5 minutes) 2 paper sketches & practice (10 minutes) (For foreigners Sun A calligraphy experience in which you write your name in the main language. Please take it home as a work. ) Let's draw on 3 fabrics! Combine your favorite color (40 minutes) 4We do heat treatment and give work on the spot (5 minutes)

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• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

We will trace and draw a sample colored pencil drawing, so even beginners can do it. [Limited to 1-2 people for face-to-face one-on-one lessons]

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

At "Tekoboko-An", a accessory handiwork experience shop in Kyoto, you will learn how to make hair-pin and other hair accessories in the most traditional technique that found in Edo period. Let's make an original Japanese style item which indicates the season and Japanese aesthetic senses.​ ​

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