Things to do in Kansai Page 13

• 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)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 88
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:30

Choose a sandblasted small bowl, bowl, or mug for the pottery, and decorate it with a design sticker. It's okay if you can't draw a picture. Simply cut and paste the emoji using the designed craft punch. When the work of cutting and pasting is completed, put it in a machine and scrape it with sand to finish it. You can take it home on the day.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Original colors made by cutting and assembling various glass plates. It is a plan to make stained glass on the windowsill. Choose your favorite glass plate with your own taste and shape the image. Even beginners will get a high quality work. How about a wedding gift, a birthday memory, or a gift for your family and friends as a memory of your trip?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Stained glass is a glass work that combines glass plates. Let's make a photo frame using this stained glass. The design is determined from the seven patterns, and the glass of the desired color is selected and arranged. With the support of the staff, you can work with confidence. Why don't you enjoy glasswork slowly for about 3 hours until completion?

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Kayaking is the only place where you can play in the water with a different perspective than when swimming! It is a plan that allows a wide range of people to experience a lot of such extraordinary things with peace of mind. It doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner. Please be assured that the instructor will carefully support you. ◎There are clean locker rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the facility's outdoor pool at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• In Door Activity

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

"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can experience scuba diving at Omi Maiko The most visited swimming pool in Lake Biwa is Omi Maiko Swimming Pool The secret of its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you can't think of as a lake. Bring your C card.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can experience being a gorgeous oiran in Kyoto. The Sakuraka plan for women costs 7,700 yen and includes dressing, natural makeup, hair setting, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. We also do group photography for two or more people. There are other full options, so please feel free to apply. [Sakuraka Plan] *This plan is for women only. The Sakuraka plan, which is popular among pale-skinned girls, includes dressing, hair and makeup, photography, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. Recommended for these people: *If you come to Kyoto, you want to be photographed in a kimono! *You don't like flashy hair and makeup like oiran *You want to be photographed in a popular lace kimono and be different from others! *You don't want to be too exposed *The uchikake will only be worn when our photographer takes the photo, and you will only be able to enjoy the kimono inside during selfies. Choose your favorite and enjoy your ideal oiran. We also offer half wig and full wig options, so those with short hair can rest assured. ◇Price 7,700 yen◇Time Approximately 1.5 hours and up *From arrival to payment, it takes about 1.5 hours on average for one person. For two people, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours on average. ◇Access 3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station <Plan includes> Dressing, hair setting, makeup, photographer photo + 5 minutes of smartphone photo shoot in the studio (You can choose from 2 types of hair setting.)｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡＜Recommended PONT＞① Customize your favorite options and finish the look of the oiran you want to be♪ As an additional option from the basic plan, you can choose and purchase the number of photos you like, such as wigs for hair setting, items for makeup, and photo data taken by the photographer. You can customize your favorite options and create memories with a satisfying oiran experience. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. ② We have 4 types of rooms available as photo booths. You can take photos in any pose you like in the photo studio. *Jalan.net cannot accept requests to specify a photo studio in advance. *If you have a preference, please contact the store in advance. ③You can take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes! At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, our basic plan includes a service that allows you to take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes, which is not available at many other studios. You can also bring your own tripod or selfie stick ♪

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

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 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.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

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

3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station! ! Please enjoy her beautiful appearance as a courtesan, which is different from her usual appearance, and her boyfriend's cool kimono appearance. We will help you create the best memories just for the two of you in Kyoto. The 9,900 yen couple plan includes dressing, hair and make-up (for women only), a photographer, and a 5-minute photo session with a smartphone in the studio. *This plan is limited to 2 people (male and female). We will take both solo shots and 2 shots for each. (We may request gender reversal, but if you wish, please contact the store before making a reservation.)We welcome people of all ages from 3 years old to no age limit. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. Uchikake is only worn when our photographer is taking pictures, and during selfie time, please only wear the kimono inside. If you would like to use a photo studio, please contact the store in advance.

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

This plan is a plan where you can experience silver work, pottery and painting in a full course. It will be a course where you can fully enjoy making things. It will be a plan to participate in a group of two people.

• For Rainy Days
• Date Spot
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

数量限定！！京都の郷土料理である「茶蕎麦」と奈良の郷土料理である「柿の葉寿司」「葛餅」を作る体験が、単品価格より￥1.650-もお得になる【当店一番人気のセットプラン】になります。 体験会場は関西の中心に位置する和束町となります。 日本の美しい村100選に選ばれ、見渡す限り茶畑風景が広がる和束の町でのアクティビティを満喫してください。 和束町の特産品である和束茶を実際に蕎麦に練りこむ茶蕎麦打ちを体験いただけます。 柿の葉は奈良まで買い付けに行っており、新鮮な香りをお楽しみいただけます。 デザートの葛餅は自然と笑みがこぼるおいしさです。 楽しみながらも郷土料理の歴史を肌で感じることができる貴重な体験となります。 もちろん打ち立て・できたての郷土料理は実食いただけます。 食事も兼ねた体験となり家族・友達・カップル・団体様におすすめの体験となります。 また和束町は奈良公園まで約30分で到着するので奈良観光も兼ねたプランが組みやすいです。 是非みんなで楽しみながらも歴史を肌で感じることができる郷土料理体験をしてみてください。 団体様のご利用も多数お受けしており、最大200名様までご対応させていただけます。

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Limited quantity! ! The experience of making Kyoto's local cuisine, ``Kyoto udon,'' ``Kyoto vegetable tempura,'' and ``Yatsuhashi,'' will become a set plan that will save you ¥1,650 more than the individual price. The experience venue will be Wazuka Town, located in the center of Kansai. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful villages and has tea plantations stretching as far as the eye can see. ``Kyo Udon Making'' is a plan that is very popular with children as it is relatively easier to make than Cha Soba Noodles. It's a valuable experience where you can experience the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can enjoy freshly prepared local cuisine. This experience also includes a meal, making it an experience recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. Wazuka Town also takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park, so it's easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. Please come and try the local cuisine experience, where you can have fun and feel the history firsthand. We also accept many groups, and can accommodate up to 200 people.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

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• 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)

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• For Rainy Days
• 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 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 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 14:30

★You can try diving in the sea of Kushimoto, which has a coral reef designated by the Ramsar Convention. (No license required) ★The sea of Kushimoto, which benefits from the Kuroshio Current, is full of beautiful scenery such as various fish, marine life, and corals. Why not go and meet the creatures living in the natural sea? ★Families, groups, couples, and individuals are all welcome! ★We have amenities such as shampoo and body soap, shower rooms, and changing rooms! ~Experience flow~ (Example) 8:45 Meet and fill out the necessary documents Come to the meeting place. (If you would like a pick-up, we will pick you up) 9:00 Lecture & preparation We will give you a lecture on the knowledge and skills necessary for diving that you have learned in advance at the store. 9:30 Move to the diving point Put on a suit and move to the diving point. 9:40 Practice in shallow water. Before diving, you will practice how to use the equipment and how to swim underwater. We will take the time to gradually get used to the water. 10:00 GO to the underwater world! After getting used to the water, you will experience a 30-minute underwater walk. You can rest assured because the instructor is always nearby! 11:30 Return to the store, change clothes and disband After the dive, you will receive a book in which you can write your diving data as proof that you have dived! You can take it home as a memento. Frequently asked questions Q. Is it okay if I can't swim? A. Yes, it's okay! Diving can be enjoyed regardless of whether you are good at swimming or not. The instructor will support you well, so don't worry. Q. I'm nervous because it's my first time, can I keep up? A. Don't worry. We will carefully lecture you on land, from how to use the equipment to how to breathe. Even after entering the sea, we will carefully support each person according to their needs. Q. Are there any conditions for participation? A. Anyone over 10 years old and in good health can participate. Depending on your medical history, you may not be able to participate, so if you are worried, please consult us in advance. Q. What clothes should I wear? A. It will be smooth if you come wearing a swimsuit underneath. There are no special clothing regulations for summer. Please do not forget to bring your swimsuit and sandals. Q. Can I wear glasses or contact lenses? A. Hard contact lenses are not allowed, but soft contact lenses can be worn as is. If you are concerned about your eyesight, please let us know in advance. Q. Will the tour be held on rainy days? A. If it rains and there are no problems with the sea conditions, the tour will be held. However, if safety cannot be ensured due to the influence of waves or wind, the tour may be canceled or the date may be changed. Q. Can I participate if I am on my period? A. You can participate as long as you are in good health. If you are unsure, please let us know in advance.

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• For Rainy Days

• 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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• In Door Activity