Things to do in Kansai Page 5

• Age 6～Age 100
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This is a course where you can participate as a customer in a tea ceremony in which the owner of this hermit is in a full-scale tea room. Enjoy the tea party while watching the gift! You can fully learn the basic manners such as walking in the tea room and drinking tea ♪

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

You can make anpan, a type of bread often eaten by Japanese people, in a Japanese home in 2 hours using a domestic oven. Even beginners are OK! We will teach you how to make bread carefully. Children of elementary school age and above can participate. Reservations can be made for up to 4 people. You may be impressed by the fluffy, freshly baked anpan! You can knead the dough by hand or by machine, so it's interesting to see how the dough changes!

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Transform into a Samurai or Ninja in body and soul! Beginners welcome! Experience sword fighting in Osaka, with great access. Transform into a Samurai or Ninja—Body and Soul!No experience needed—everyone is welcome to join this fun sword-fighting experience! ?✨You can experience everything from the basics of sword handling to fighting scenes. <Experience flow>1. Bow 2. Explanation of swords 3. Change into kimono 4. Practice basic sword fighting forms and movements 5. Practice fighting 6. Filming of fighting scenes 7. Commemorative photoIf you have any requests, please feel free to contact us. We will respond flexibly. Experience Overview:Greeting: Begin with a respectful bow.Sword Basics: Learn about the katana and how to handle it.Kimono Dressing: Transform into a samurai or ninja with authentic attire.Basic Movements: Practice fundamental stances and techniques.Fight Scene Practice: Rehearse fight choreography with dynamic movements.Scene Filming: Capture your action-packed performance on video.Commemorative Photos: End with memorable snapshots in costume.Feel free to contact us with any special requests—we're happy to accommodate!

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎MenuThere are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushiThe most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushiA popular sushi around the world, this type of sushi is made by wrapping ingredients in rice. If you practice a lot, you might become a sushi chef? ▶︎ScheduleIt's about 90 minutes. In the first half, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and then you will actually make sushi! In the second half, you will have time to make sushi freely and time to eat. ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Osaka! Osaka is a popular tourist destination in Japan that everyone wants to visit at least once, with a strong sense of history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Osaka before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staff All cooking classes will be held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Japan will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changes The following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit) *If you need to change the menu, please be sure to let us know in advance. *We cannot change the menu on the day of the event. *We cannot accommodate likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Hands-on workshop and learn to craft your own traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, "Umeshu," and refreshing "Ume Syrup"Guided in English by an Ume Concierge from CHOYA, the world's leading Umeshu producerEnjoy a tasting of ume syrup and explore 100 different ingredient combinations to personalize your creationTake home your uniquely crafted Umeshu or Ume Syrup, a special and lasting souvenir of your trip to Japan (originally planned as a Kyoto trip)

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

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

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

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! This plan includes a whetstone set. Once you have learned how to sharpen, please enjoy sharpening at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

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

We make delicious rice onigiri in our spacious cafe in Fushimi Inari. The onigiri comes with rolled omelet, popular among foreigners, and our specialty miso soup. Please enjoy it with the onigiri you made. Wagyu beef is available as an option. Takeaway is also available. The restaurant is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.

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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 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 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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• Age 3～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥8,800 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 5:00 p.m. [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental 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. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is a self-cycling tour that takes you to the Miho Museum and Shigaraki Pottery Village. With a special map in hand, enjoy a moment of wellness for both body and mind with art and cycling. Electrically assisted bicycles make it easy to ride up hills. Even beginners can feel at ease. This is a course that takes you to the very popular Miho Museum and the Shigaraki Pottery Village, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, where you can experience art. The tour is self-cycling, and you will head to your destination with a special map in hand. The area around the course is full of nature, such as beautiful rivers and mountain trees, and is relatively cool even in the hot summer months. After being impressed by the art and beautiful scenery at the Miho Museum, it is a good idea to take a bike ride around the Shigaraki pottery village. Try to find your favorite pottery. We recommend taking the Shigaraki Kogen Railway on your way back. You will be seen off by the Shigaraki raccoons and the wonderful view from the train window. This tour does not include a guide, but we will support your trip by messaging app or phone. If you let us know in advance, you can drop off the bike at the Miho Museum or along the course. (There is a bus from Miho Museum to JR Ishiyama Station) *Please check the opening days of Miho Museum before applying. Miho Museum Opening Days Website: https://www.miho.jp/calendar/ Main Stops: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00 Target age: 12 years old and above (height 145cm and above) *About Cycling Support ・On this tour, we will provide support via LINE and phone for any problems you may have while cycling. ・If you stop cycling midway, we will come to collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups