Things to do in Kansai Page 25

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

About 150 years ago, along with the opening of the port of Kobe, the foreign settlement was established as a residence and workplace for foreigners. Please take a stroll through the exotic streets filled with retro buildings from the Taisho to Showa periods, including the 15th building, which is the only remaining building from the former settlement period. ~Time schedule~ 10:00 [Meet in front of Hanadokei in Higashi Yuenchi: Immediately outside C8 exit of Sannomiya station underpass] The tour starts here! Although the road is flat, you will walk about 2 kilometers, so please wear comfortable shoes on the day. 10:10 [Japan Pearl Hall] Built in 1952, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It can be said that it is a mecca for pearl processing in Kobe's local industry, and the building has a historical atmosphere. 10:25 [Kobe City Museum] This museum is a nationally registered tangible cultural property that was built in 1935 and was built in the former Yokohama Specie Bank Kobe Branch. The ancient Greek-style exterior with 6 Doric semi-columns and the entrance of the colonnade reminiscent of the time when it was a bank are impressive. 10:50 [Former Kobe Settlement 15th Building] Nationally designated important cultural property built around Meiji 13. The building was used as the American Consulate in its early days, and has a colonial-style exterior with an open verandah on the south side of the second floor. Although it was completely destroyed in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, 70% of the materials used before the collapse were used to return to its original state. 10:55 [Shinko Building] Completed in 1939 as the headquarters building of Kawasaki Kisen. Characterized by its simple design, the art deco-style penthouse on the southeast corner of the roof accentuates the scenery of Kaigandori. 11:00 [Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Building] A landmark of the port town of Kobe. It is an elegant and gorgeous building with impressive stonework (rustica) on the first floor and elegant terracotta decoration on the second and higher floors. The designer, Setsu Watanabe, visited Europe and the United States when designing this building, and decided on an American Renaissance style architecture. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its completion in April 2022, it is still in operation as an active office building. . One of the buildings representing Kaigandori. Built as Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Kobe branch building, designed by Kozo Kawai. 11:15 [Former Foreign Settlement 38th Building] Completed in 1929 as the National City Bank Kobe Branch. Designed by Vories Architectural Office, which has worked on Kobe Jogakuin and Kwansei Gakuin University. 11:20 [Kobe Foreign Settlement Ruins Monument] This monument was erected on April 25, 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the port of Kobe. 11:35 [Chinatown Nankinmachi] Along with Yokohama Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, Nankinmachi is counted as one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. It is a popular tourist area with a wide variety of stores selling Chinese food, miscellaneous goods, and dishes.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:00 / 07:00 / 08:00

Speaking of marine sports that you want to try once in your life, surfing! ! It's fun to watch, but the taste of riding the waves is completely different from the feeling of watching, and the power is perfect! It's a sport that takes time to improve, but that makes it 100 times more attractive! With over 30 years of surfing experience, we offer safe, kind, and polite surfing lessons by certified instructors of the Japan Surfing Federation and International Surfing Federation surf coach level 2 instructors. With a small number of people, you can take lessons with a lot of content, so even those who have no surfing experience can enjoy it. [About the schedule] 1. Meeting/Reception We will depart after meeting at the reception shop and completing the reception. ↓2. Instructions, surfing rules & manners, land (beach) Basic techniques will be explained. ↓3.Experience Experience the feeling of riding a wave and take pictures. ↓ 4. Dissolution After finishing the experience, change clothes, return to Osaka, and disperse at the shop. *The flow above is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

This plan is a one-day SUP touring experience limited to those who have experienced SUP or who have used our shop even once! The round trip takes about 4 hours! However, a spectacular view that will blow away your fatigue is waiting for you! Your guide will take a picture of you during the experience and give you the data after the experience is over! Please join us ♪ [About the schedule] 1. Gathering / Reception Please gather at the shop and complete the reception. ↓2. Explanation of the experience I will explain the flow of the day. *Meals and wetsuits are not included in the price. ↓3. Contents of the experience The staff will accompany you and take pictures of the touring. ↓ 4. Dissolution We will disband at the meeting place. *The flow above is a guideline. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00

This plan allows you to experience SUP for 1 hour in Nara / Yoshinogawa or Osaka (Rinku) / Yodogawa! The SUP experience on the Yoshino River is a very beautiful and beautiful river experience, and at Rinku, you can experience a special SUP cruising while looking at Kansai International Airport. You can participate from one person! Of course, the guide will accompany you, so even first-timers can rest assured ♪ The guide will take pictures of the experience and give you the data after the experience! [About the schedule] 1. Visit / reception (about 5 minutes) ↓ 2. Explain about SUP experience (about 15 minutes) ↓ 3. Move to the experience location by car (about 40 minutes) ↓ 4. Arrive at the site and prepare (about 40 minutes) 15 minutes) ↓ 5. SUP experience (approximately 60 minutes) *There will be breaks as appropriate. ↓ 6. Clean up (about 15 minutes) ↓ 7. Go to the store (about 40 minutes) ↓ 8. Dismiss (about 5 minutes) * The above flow is a guide. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 60
• 4～5 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00

This plan allows you to have a 2-hour SUP experience in Nara / Yoshinogawa or Osaka (Rinku) / Yodogawa! The SUP experience on the Yoshino River is a very beautiful and beautiful river experience, and at Rinku, you can experience a special SUP cruising while looking at Kansai International Airport. You can participate from one person! Of course, the guide will accompany you, so even first-timers can rest assured ♪ The guide will take pictures of the experience and give you the data after the experience! [About the schedule] 1. Visit / reception (about 5 minutes) ↓ 2. Explanation about SUP experience (about 15 minutes) ↓ 3. Move to the experience location by car (about 40 minutes) ↓ 4. Arrive at the site and prepare (about 15 minutes) 15 minutes) ↓ 5. SUP experience (about 120 minutes) *There will be breaks as needed. ↓ 6. Clean up (about 15 minutes) ↓ 7. Go to the store (about 40 minutes) ↓ 8. Dismiss (about 5 minutes) * The above flow is a guide. Please note that the flow may change depending on the situation on the day.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30

The sound of origami made with washi paper and played by your fingertips will create a soothing moment. Why not enjoy an origami experience that stimulates all five senses in a quaint townhouse on Ninenzaka, Kyoto? Fold colorful washi paper and spend a special moment. Kangetsu offers traditional origami classes that even beginners can participate in with confidence. Feel free to join empty-handed. Complete a one-of-a-kind piece while experiencing traditional Japanese culture along with the historic streetscape. Please stop by during your sightseeing in Kyoto.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. In the 60-minute tour, we will propose a course according to what you want to see and go. Please contact us at the time of booking! In fact, helping tourists is one of the real pleasures of tourist rickshaws. We will tell you a lot of ways to enjoy yourself that you do not understand or notice just by walking. * Please prepare only the admission fee separately. * Depending on the location of the visit, if we cannot guide you in 60 minutes, it will be an extension (additional charge). Please contact us by all means once. We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. The model course of the 45-minute tour will guide you through the town with gourmet and souvenir information! It is a popular tour with high satisfaction! We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is a tour that guides you through the vast Nara Park with a tourist rickshaw. The 30-minute tour makes sightseeing efficient with limited precious time! Recommended for those who want to go around with good children! We will guide you not only to major shrines and temples such as Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple, which are World Heritage Sites, but also to hidden spots such as Ukimido and Naramachi according to your wishes. If you like history, you can enjoy a tour tailored to your needs, such as a guide, and a deer quiz for families with children! How about a trip where you can feel the four seasons, such as the wind and scent, from a higher perspective than usual with a tourist rickshaw?

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A chopstick rest with a transparent acrylic base and a resin-enclosed pressed flower. Put the gold leaf with the pressed flowers, you can make it gorgeously. The resin uses Pajiko's star cocoons, so it is highly transparent and glossy. Since this resin does not cause yellowing after curing, it can maintain a beautiful and transparent state forever. Since an acrylic base is used, chopsticks do not touch the resin part directly, so you can use it with confidence. * Additional production is possible for 900 yen per piece after the third piece. Gift wrapping is available for those who wish (+300 yen) * Contains up to 4 chopstick rests.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can enjoy Japanese art and calligraphy at the Michelin-published Kaiseki restaurant (Michelin-published store). ~ Flow of experience ~ 1. Explanations about calligraphy 2. Practice basic lines and basic kanji 3. Practice your favorite kanji (You can choose from the available examples. You can use any other kanji you like.) 4. Practice your name in kanji (make it here and write a sample) 5. Write your favorite kanji and your name on colored paper, and press the Hanko to finish the work. We will give you a hanging scroll for colored paper so that you can decorate it immediately.

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

• Age 4～
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Because it is a real flower, it looks gorgeous! Fashionable! Writing becomes fun when using ♪ Recommended for gifts! We have a lot of pressed flowers. Why do not you design as you like and make only one original pen in the world? * 2 will be produced (1 ball pen, 1 sharp pen) It is possible to change to 2 ball pens and 2 sharp pens. In addition, the third and later can be produced for an additional 900 yen.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

If you enclose real flowers, you can create a stylish atmosphere with a different atmosphere from the picture. Why not decorate your room as an interior? Use an elegant frame with gold lines in pearl white. We have a lot of pressed flowers. Please design as you like and make only one original pressed flower picture in the world ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 16:30

Even if you are new to making sushi, you are welcome! Why not experience making decorative sushi rolls like beautiful art while experiencing the traditional culture of Kyoto? In this class, you can learn the basic techniques of decorative sushi rolls and enjoy designs that incorporate Japanese motifs unique to Kyoto. You can enjoy making decorative sushi rolls with designs that change with the seasons and motifs unique to Kyoto. We offer a special experience that touches the Japanese spirit. Enjoy making heartwarming decorative sushi rolls with Japanese hospitality in the calm space of a Japanese house. Foreign guests are also welcome! Experience beautiful sushi art while experiencing Japanese culture. We offer services in Japanese, English, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, and French. (Please contact us in advance if you need support in a language other than Japanese and English)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

FREEBIRD helicopter at night Cruising Please enjoy! Extend your legs a little, Osaka A long course that goes to the sky.

• Nightlife
• For Family

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Kyoto Overlooking the history of! With a FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Sky night Cruising Please enjoy!

• For Family

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

• For Family

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

• For Family

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Kyoto View the history of With the FREEBIRD helicopter, Kyoto Let's enjoy the sky.

• For Family

• Age 16～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Recommended for those who are new to kimono rental, and those who want to experience kimono cheaply and easily. The kimono and obi chosen by the staff come as a set, so you can choose without worrying. It is also possible to change from the standard kimono plan to another plan after visiting the store. 〇We have all the sandals and purses! No additional charges! (Set contents: kimono + undergarment + half-width obi + sandals + drawstring bag + set of accessories)〇Required time: about 20 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing a pair of Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! It's recommended for anniversaries, as well as for making memories with friends. It's a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! You are free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course you can also take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing with Junihitoe and Sokutai in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and has excellent access from Kyoto Station. The experience plan is about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, you can also shoot videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing Junihitoe in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing with Junihitoe and Sokutai in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and has excellent access from Kyoto Station. The experience plan is about 1.5 hours, so it's recommended to add it to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, you can also shoot videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing a formal kimono in Kyoto! It's located near Nijo Castle and is easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience takes about an hour, so it's a great addition to your trip to Kyoto! This is a sister store of Junihitoe Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, take videos!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

A traditional Japanese mochi-pounding experience. Choose from 5 toppings from 10 types of sauces and rent a costume! Wear a happi coat and pound mochi! Beginners, women, and children are welcome! Come empty-handed! Stop by on your trip! Freshly pounded mochi is delicious!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 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 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Enjoy the famous Kansai fireworks festival wearing our cute yukata! We will coordinate your entire body! [What is included in the plan] Yukata, obi, obi belt (women only), heko obi (women only), geta, hair set (only if you book a hair set), 1 hair ornament (only if you book a hair set) [What is not included in the plan] Bag [Time required] About 40 minutes to dress [Return time] 6:00 p.m. the next day * We do not accept returns on the day [If you are late for your reservation] If you do not arrive at the time of your reservation, the order of your guide may change. In the worst case, if you are significantly late, we may not be able to guide you at all. * We will not refund you in such cases. [About cancellations] If you cancel after 5:00 p.m. (Japan time) one week before the date of use, you will be charged 100% of the reservation plan fee. Please note. * Last reception: 7:30 p.m. * We cannot store your luggage. *If you return the bike more than 10 minutes late, an extension fee of 1,000 yen will be charged for each additional hour.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

You can experience assembling your own original abacus. We are also preparing a class experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through the completed abacus. The class is a valuable experience where you can actually take part in classes attended by local children. Please rest assured that the instructor will be teaching in English. After the experience, you can take home your abacus and a certificate in Japanese.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Showa 2 Year In the workshop of the long-established color glass rod manufacturer "Satake Glass" established in Japan, you can experience making of tonbo balls by a kind of glass forming technique and burner work. This plan can participate reasonably. Weekday It is a course. Time required Will be approximately 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups