Things to do in Kansai Page 21

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda Osaka With this plan, you can make candles of about 7.5 cm x 8 cm. If you wish, you can also make a gold tag with 6 to 8 letters of the alphabet.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

For this calligraphy experience, I'll begin with an introduction to the art and some buckground of Japanese language. Then I have a calligraphy performance as my way to express myself. Then you have a chance calligraphy performance by yourself. After that, I will give you calligraphy certificate with your name in Japanese. And at the end of the show, you'll receive my calligraphy as a souvenir.

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• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 18:30

In dramatic time from dusk to night, when you organize a zazen in a quiet precinct, the sound of the wind that shakes the grass. The monk's gentle talk makes the heart and body a bit easier. Please, now Sun or do not you come to the temple of the night rounding up the work. Recommended Kyoto experience suggests, is how to spend time on your own time. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Outline of the event & Explanations shrine (20 minutes) ② Zazen (30 minutes) ③ Break (5 minutes) ④ Simple exercise (10 minutes) ⑤ Zazen (20 minutes) ⑥ Tea ceremony and exchange party with the priests · Participant exchange meeting (30 minutes) ※ The time of each item varies depending on the meeting.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:30 / 18:00 / 19:30

In this masterclass you will cook and eat takoyaki (octopus balls) as much as you like. Takoyaki is considered to be a popular local cuisine in Osaka. We provide various kinds of ingredients, so feel at ease if you cannot eat octopus. You can replace octopus with other ingredients and make your original takoyaki.

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00

This is the only place where you can make your own ramen noodles. Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in Kyoto where you can cook ramen by yourself.​ ​ Making fresh noodles, a roasted chicken fillet, delicious broth and draining noodles and a finishing touch. Enjoy cooking your special ramen♪ * Ramen Factory is a sister store of 'Menbakaichidai' Fire Ramen Restaurant with over 30 years of history.​ ​

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• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

• With Pets
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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

In the store, people who meet here are having fun practicing. There is an atmosphere like a circle and club activities and it is interesting!

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• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

This plan is centered around Nakanoshima Park. The bicycle ride takes about an hour. After the bicycle tour, you will actually wear a kimono and experience being a samurai or ninja. Enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots. We will not only provide you with sightseeing, but also a special experience where you can enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the journey itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but also includes activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experience. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This plan is centered around Osaka Castle. The bicycle ride will take about 2 hours (3.5 hours in total). Let's enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots for a special experience that is unique to the local area. It is not just a sightseeing, but a special experience that allows you to enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the movement itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but is also full of activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experiences. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full-scale start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At “Azuki no Sato”, craftsmen experience and teach Japanese sweets. After the experience, you can relax with Japanese sweets and matcha. There is also an exhibition room for Factory tour and Japanese confectionery tools. Experience content: Manufacture of 3 seasonal Japanese sweets (Nerikiri, etc.) After the experience, we accept reservations for more 5 people with a matcha and Japanese sweets. You can experience up to 70 people. ※ Sunday and Wednesday

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

<Tea Picking, Traditional Cooking Class, Matcha Experience Tour> In the rolling tea fields of Wazuka in southern Kyoto, you can pick tea leaves in a dedicated tea farm and learn about tea culture from locals. In a traditional old house, you will make traditional local gourmet dishes with a local instructor. You will enjoy a tea-centered meal such as tea soba noodles and tea leaf tempura that you make yourself. You will receive an additive-free Wazuka original spice mix with sencha as a gift! Optionally, you can grind matcha leaves in a stone mill and experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets. ~ Schedule ~ - Pick-up service: Pick up from your hotel in Kyoto in a private chartered vehicle to the farm. - Tea Picking: Stroll through a private tea farm with beautiful views and enjoy a lecture on tea, photography, and a tea picking experience. - Scenic Tea Farm Tour: Visit a scenic tea farm overlooking Ishidera Tea Garden, a certified Japanese cultural heritage site. - Cooking class (optional): Under the guidance of a knowledgeable local instructor, you will make a special tea soba noodles made by mixing buckwheat flour and tea leaves in a traditional old house. - Tea tasting and lunch: Enjoy freshly fried tea leaf tempura, pre-prepared tea soba noodles, and three types of Japanese tea. - Matcha experience (optional): Grind matcha leaves in a traditional stone mill and brew matcha tea. Enjoy with two tea-flavored dango skewers (traditional sweets). - Souvenir: Receive a free Wazuka original spice mix with no preservatives, including sencha tea, sea salt, dried lemon, fried onion, garlic, and black pepper, for use in a variety of dishes. Immerse yourself in the soothing scenery and learn all about the production of local, high-quality Uji tea during this intimate exploration of the tea culture and traditions of Wazuka, Kyoto.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At Yokoyama Bamboo Store, established in Kyoto, who sells products using bamboo and constructs bamboo for building, you can experience traditional craft making using bamboo. In this plan, we will make "bamboo chopstick set".

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• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can wear a traditional uchikake with embroidery that cannot be reproduced today. After getting ready, you will pray to the gods, exchange rings, sign the marriage certificate, and take a commemorative photo to the music of gagaku in the Noh room. The Tomitaya staff will be serving you in a formal kimono, and everyone will be welcomed in a formal kimono.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

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• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

“KYOTO ZIPLINE ADVENTURE” will open in “Taiyougaoka Yamashiro Sports Park” in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture in August this year! A guide will lead you through the course, giving you the experience of becoming a bird!

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

The only snorkeling class held in Lake Biwa! Omi Maiko Swimming Pool is the most popular swimming spot in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you wouldn't expect from a lake. How about swimming as an activity during play? There are a lot of fish swimming in Omi Maiko. It's a waste to just swim. Let's look at the fish swimming elegantly from the surface. After the lesson, you can rent a mask and snorkel for free until the next session (about 40 minutes)!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 15:00

A one-of-a-kind handmade ring that you can take home on the day you make it! At Garden Kyoto Main Store, we offer a handmade ring experience. You will work with a professional craftsman, so even beginners can make a handmade ring with confidence. How about making a commemorative gift for your trip and creating memories? With this plan, you can make a platinum or 18-karat wedding ring! From 35,000 yen per ring *Varies depending on the market price of the metal. If the price changes, we will inform you in advance. (Additional fees will be paid on site) *For stone-set designs, we will keep it for 2 to 3 weeks. ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting / Reception We will make it by hand in a calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store. ② Preparation First, choose the material (platinum / 18-karat), width, and finishing design. ③ Experience The craftsman will solder the bullion cut to the customer's size on the spot. We will adjust the size by tapping the soldered ring. Once the size is adjusted, we will use a file to shape it and make it comfortable to wear! It is a happy time to make it while thinking of each other. ④ End / Disbandment The one-of-a-kind wedding ring in the world is complete! We can also make takeaways on the day or tailor made meals to fit your budget, so please feel free to contact us!

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• For Family

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Imagination and creativity, growing steadily. Know, see, feel, experience-based attractions are full! Let's have fun at the indoor playground where you can get lost in the world of "LEGO® blocks" ♪ LEGO® block factory tour, LEGO classroom to make special works, huge diorama that reproduces the city of Osaka with LEGO® blocks, even small children There are plenty of family-friendly attractions, including a safe Duplo® playground! *Available only at Legoland Discovery Center Osaka. [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. *Please bring the [exclusive QR code voucher] to the reservation ticket entrance. ※※※ Only [Voucher with exclusive QR code] will be presented, and it is not necessary to present Activity Japan reservation confirmation email and My Page. Please note that orders placed after 16:00 on weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will be shipped on the following business day.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

This is our recommended plan where you can create the perfect lipstick for yourself after receiving a professional personal color diagnosis and understanding the colors that suit you! The pair plan is very popular because you can listen to the diagnosis of your loved one next to you, so you can use it as a reference for future shopping and gifts. First, a personal color consultant will diagnose your base (yellow or blue) and four seasons (select in detail up to 1st and 2nd). After that, we will advise you on the lip color that suits you based on the diagnosis results. You can also ask questions about cosmetics and fashion within the time! After the diagnosis, you can make your own original lipstick from start to finish with your own hands. Mix freely from over 25 colors. You can also choose the scent and lipstick case. It is Japan's first specialty store for personal color diagnosis x lipstick production. In addition, it is supervised by the owner consultant who has a first-class cosmetics certification and a special cosmetics concierge, and all the instructors in charge of this plan are beauty professionals who are personal color consultants! You can make it with confidence even if it's your first time. It's also conveniently located just a minute's walk from Yotsubashi Station and a five-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It's also close to popular tourist spots Dotonbori and Amemura. PARCO and Daimaru are also just a five-minute walk away, so you can make a shopping or beauty day in one go. It's also a great memory from your trip to Osaka. ★This plan includes a basic full personal color diagnosis for the four seasons, but you can also upgrade to a detailed personal color diagnosis (90 minutes) that will analyze, select, and suggest 12 and 16 types in more detail. Reservations before and after are also available, so please contact us in advance. *Additional fee: +5,500 yen per person ★If you would like to participate in a plan in English or if you would like to nominate an owner to supervise and manage the plan, an owner nomination fee will be required, so please add this as an option when making your reservation.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

You can make your own original lipstick from start to finish. Mix and match from over 25 different colors. You can enjoy creating your own color by combining carefully selected vivid and cute powders. You can choose your favorite "scent" that will make you excited the moment you open it, and your unique and cute "case", so you can create a truly one-of-a-kind lipstick for you ☺︎! In addition, we use simple, vegan, and animal-free materials, so it is also recommended for those who are particular. In addition, LIP LIFE LAB is Japan's first specialty store for personal color diagnosis x lipstick production! In addition, the supervising owner is a beauty professional with more than 10 qualifications, including 1st grade cosmetics certification, special cosmetic concierge, personal color diagnostician, and makeup advisor! We have created a workshop plan so that even first-timers can make it with confidence. On the day, staff who serve as lip instructors will support you. And it is in a great location, 5 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station and 1 minute walk from Yotsubashi Station! We are located on the 6th floor of a designer building in the Kitahorie area, where stylish cafes and salons line the streets. You can walk to the popular tourist spots of Dotonbori and Amemura. Of course, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, PARCO, and OPA are also within walking distance. We are close to popular shopping spots and tourist sites, so please include it in your sightseeing plans and make memories of your trip to Osaka. We are constantly updating our various SNS accounts, so please check them out!

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

"SUP is a pleasure! 』\ The best unrealistic flow of time play! You can also approach the core and feel free to rent a SUP that allows you to "exercise" and "relax"! Everything you need to experience SUP is included in this plan, so swimwear and sandals・ All you have to do is prepare towels and change of clothes! We will accept you at our shop 30 minutes before the start time and explain how to ride the sap and how to use the oars.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

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• For Groups
• For Family

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

It is a company of Mizugo tour in Omihachiman. Take a leisurely rowing boat through the maze-like reed beds that change with the seasons. It is a healing trip where you can experience nature while being healed by the sounds of birds and the wind. There are many water village tours all over Japan, but we are proud that Omihachiman is the best place to go in the wilderness in Japan. Enjoy a wonderful landscape and a relaxing time. There are also chartered boats that you can enjoy with your friends and family, and regular boats that are popular with one or two people.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family