Things to do in Kansai Page 26

• Age 6～Age 72
• 2～3 hours
• 09:40 / 13:20

It is a long rafting that descends about 7 km in the main area of Nara Yoshino River in half a day. There are about 12 large and small rapids, and moderate rapids and gentle currents alternate one after another. A course where you can enjoy both healing and power. Although it is near the metropolitan area, it is a clear stream with clean water and abundant fish. The point is that everyone from adults to children can enjoy it ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 18:00

Kairi is a renovated old house located in the inland scenery of Awaji Island, where the traditional scenery remains. You can enjoy dishes that are carefully prepared one by one using local ingredients, tableware, and space that the owner is particular about, and the scenery will relax your mind. The owner is particular about using seasonal ingredients that correspond to the seasons of Awaji Island! As much as possible, he uses locally grown and locally harvested ingredients. He takes the time and effort to carefully arrange each dish with delicate care, using crops that have been grown with love and seafood that have been harvested with great effort and hard work. If he cannot get them, he himself goes to pick wild vegetables and makes tea. The owner's attention to detail can be felt not only in the ingredients, but also in the tableware, forks, knives, chopsticks, temperature and space to suit the dishes served. Also, Kairi does not have a set menu. He thinks about the local ingredients that are available at the time, so the menu is handwritten by the owner and posted at the entrance of Kairi every day. Looking out from the entrance, you can see the unspoiled scenery of the past. The interior of this old-fashioned house blends in with the scenery, and you can enjoy a relaxing time in a space that exudes the beauty of traditional Japan, with an irori hearth, a veranda, nostalgic yet beautiful patterned glass windows, and a transom at the top of the room that acts as a partition while letting in air and light.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

The Night Kayak Tour will be available from April 2025, during the EXPO period, and you can enjoy the fantastic world of water and light from a kayak. The starting point is the Waterside Park near JR Sakuranomiya Station. Practice paddling at the only beach in the city. Get in the kayak on the calm water surrounded by the embankment and practice kayaking. Jump out to the Okawa River and start kayaking. Adventure into the jungle of the big city surrounded by skyscrapers. Running through the jungle of the city is a refreshing experience that is different from activities in the great outdoors. The night tour will have you paddling with the night view of the water corridor "Nakanoshima" in the background, and you can enjoy the water show in front of Temmabashi Station and the project mapping of Higashiyokobori River. The course is set according to the pace of the participants. It is recommended for those who have eaten too much and need to exercise in Osaka. Even for locals, the view from the river is different from the usual scenery, and you will discover a new charm of Osaka and love your hometown even more! We also offer Wakayama sea kayaking tours that will appeal to those with kayaking experience.

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• For Family

• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

Water City Osaka Canal Tour Half-Day SUP Tour Experience the charm of Water City Osaka from the river Starting point is Waterside Park near JR Sakuranomiya Station Paddle practice at the only beach in the city Get on the SUP at the calm water surrounded by the embankment and start SUP Jump out to the Okawa River Adventure into the jungle of the big city surrounded by skyscrapers Running through the urban jungle is a refreshing experience different from activities in the wilderness. Courses are set according to the pace of the participants Recommended for those who have eaten too much and need to exercise in Osaka. Even for locals, the scenery from the river is different from the scenery they are used to seeing every day, and you will definitely discover a new charm of Osaka and love your hometown even more! We also offer half-day kayaking tours, the Water City Osaka Paddle-Down Tour that attracts experienced kayakers, night kayaking tours, and Wakayama sea kayaking tours.

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• 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 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a 2.5 hour walking tour for 3 people or more. In fact, Kushimoto Town has a deep connection with Turkey. Why not take a leisurely walk while listening to stories about the history of friendship with Turkey that began with the Ertugrul disaster? Kashinozaki is also designated as a Nanki-Kumano Geosite, and has interesting geological features.

• For Groups

• 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
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00

Kimono rental in Shinsekai, Osaka [Kimono Botan]. 5 minutes walk from Tsutenkaku in Osaka. Why not go out in a kimono to the colorful city unique to Osaka? Includes a 20-minute rickshaw tour of Shinsekai! ★This plan is for two people (price for one group of two people). If you participate alone, the price will be the same as the price for two people. A fun rickshaw driver who knows Shinsekai inside and out will guide you in an interesting and fun way. At the photo spots, there is plenty of time to take photos with your smartphone or camera. He will also give you information on gourmet food and sightseeing♪ After getting off the rickshaw, you can go out in your kimono! You can return the kimono until 10pm. We will wholeheartedly help you create fun memories unique to Osaka.

• Age 5～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Marine activities to choose from at Nachi, one of the best blue beaches in the prefecture, located a 3-minute walk from the store!・Popular SUP (stand up paddle board) experience & cruising! Would you like to take a walk on the sea? SUP allows you to ride with your dog, which is a member of your family, so why not make the best memories! The beach is crystal clear, and if you're lucky you might spot sea turtles.・SURF experience & school! Why don't you enjoy surfing alone, with your friends and family, which is something you don't usually get to experience?

• With Pets

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

Are you unsure how to start creating a story?This course is perfect for you. You can either produce a text-only story or a manga. Turn your fun experience into an easy-to-understand story using the manga conception method! Even if you've never created a story before, no problem. Your experience will transform into a story by just answering our “Magic 12 Questions”.Learn the fundamentals of manga in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan!We look forward to welcoming you in the same building as the Pokémon Center Kyoto.[No previous experience is necessary.]

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We handmade Nishijin weave Japanese goods one by one at the foot of Funaoka. Everyone of those "popular anime" fans must see! The original Wed or does not make the argument ornament! What? When you come to Funaoka Mountain, Kensuke Shrine, Imamiya Shrine, Daitokuji, come and visit us for making memories of the trip!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience the experience of wearing a pair of 12-layered kimonos in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about 1.5 hours, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! Perfect for anniversaries, or for creating memories with friends. This is a sister store of the 12-layered kimono shop in Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over for photos, and of course, videography! *This plan is for women.

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

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing your 12-layered kimono and sokutai in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about 1.5 hours, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-wedding photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of the 12-layered kimono in Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over for photos, and of course, videography! *Please note that wearing the 12-layered kimono is limited to women.

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

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing the traditional Japanese twelve-layered kimono in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about an hour, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! This is a sister store of the Tokyo store! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, film videos! *This plan is for women.

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

• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience pairing your 12-layered kimono and sokutai in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about 1.5 hours, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! Recommended for anniversaries, pre- and post-wedding photo shoots, and welcome boards. This is a sister store of the 12-layered kimono in Tokyo! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over for photos, and of course, videography! *Please note that wearing the 12-layered kimono is limited to women.

• 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!

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• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

The ninja show "Ninja Prince" will be held at the Namba Grand Kagetsu Building in Osaka. Ninjas will fight over the "Golden Bowl" that grants wishes and is protected by the Ninja Prince. A ninja battle in which legendary monsters also appear. Performance dates: Every Wednesday from April 2nd to October 29th, 2025 (closed on June 25th, July 30th, and August 27th) Performance times: 11:00-12:00, 15:00-16:00, 18:00-19:00

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

• Age 13～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

We are Kyoto ECO Trip, a bicycle rental company based in the heart of Kyoto and our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.The type of bicycle we use on this tour is an Electric Pedal-Asist bike with a basket in front. Pedal-assist e-bikes help you padal more smoothly and easily, and they work much like conventional bikes and should be easy to ride for those who are used to cycling.First, you get to exlpore the famous thousands of the torii gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine. Next, the popular gion area and the beautiful Nanzen-ji Temple are also our stop. There are a few of the popular spots you make a quick stop during our stop such as Sanjusangendo Temple and the Heian-Jingu Shirne.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a trial course where you can experience the process of pottery with 3 lessons from the process of selecting soil, molding, shaving, and glaze. For the first time, handmade tea bowls and drinking cups. Experienced people can experience the fun and fun of pottery with an electric wheel. *It will take about 1 to 2 months to complete the work.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 19:00 / 20:00

Eisa is a traditional Okinawan performing art. Eisa, which is danced to the rhythm of the drums, can be enjoyed more deeply by participating than just watching. Why not experience Okinawa's traditional performing art "Eisa", where the beating of the drums and the rhythm of the dance will move your heart? Please feel free to join us ♪ Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere ♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45

A plan where you can casually enjoy the much-talked-about tent sauna experience. You can enjoy it not only in the middle of winter, but also during the hot summer season! Because the base temperature is high, the tent sauna heats up quickly and you can get into the zone in a short time. The tent sauna is set up on the beach in front of Lake Biwa, and you can jump into Japan's best cold water bath to cool down your heated body in an instant! Depending on your preference, the inside of the tent is a full-fledged high-temperature tent sauna, even though it is outdoors and the temperature is 80℃ to 110℃. The refreshing feeling of jumping into Lake Biwa is addictive fun!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

We welcome not only foreign customers but also Japanese customers! Traditional calligraphy in Japanese culture makes you feel better.Let's try writing Kanji or your favorite character with sumi inkYou can write your favorite characters or apply your name to kanji and take them home as works.If you wish, we can give you a calligraphy certificate. It comes with tea and Japanese sweets as a gift.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Decorate the handle part. Select and combine your favorite 5 colors from the dot pattern and plain glass parts. Once the colors are decided, we melt them with a burner and join them together. An instructor will be by your side to provide full support, so even those using a burner for the first time can experience it with confidence. You can take your work home on the day, so it's perfect as a souvenir of Kyoto♪ *Experience time will vary depending on the number of people making a reservation. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare.

• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

The easiest paragliding among Sky Sports. Even first-timers can try paragliding. You will actually wear a paraglider, practice basic operating methods, and experience the feeling of floating at low altitude. The secret to success is to keep moving forward. You can try as many times as you like within 90 minutes from the time you register in the morning.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 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

Affordable prices that allow you to casually try on a kimono. A complete set of Japanese clothing (kimono, obi, Japanese bag, sandals, and hairpin) and a standard hair set is included for just 3,278 yen (tax included). You can choose your kimono from a selection of simple colors and patterns.

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

[Held on Sunday, August 17, 2025!] The tradition of Sakai will resonate! Special performance by "Sakai Goryo Taiko" A powerful Japanese drum stage by "Sakai Goryo Taiko" will be held at the Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival! "Sakai Goryo Taiko", which has been active mainly in Sakai City for many years, will make its first appearance at Yatai Village. The heavy sound and rhythm that shakes the soul will instantly envelop the venue in excitement! On the day, there will also be a "Japanese drum experience" where the audience can participate. Don't miss this great opportunity to touch the Japanese drums! [Event summary] Date and time: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Part 1: 19:00-Part 2: 20:00-*Each performance of Japanese drums + experience Location: Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival (2nd floor) Performer: Sakai Goryo Taiko Please come and experience the sound and excitement of Japanese drums on site! We look forward to seeing you there!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Kimono rental in Shinsekai, Osaka [Kimono Botan]. 5 minutes walk from Osaka Tsutenkaku, 3 minutes walk from the nearest station. Why not go out in a kimono to the colorful town unique to Osaka in "Shinsekai" that spreads at the foot of Osaka's symbol Tsutenkaku? Professional SLR photography with a professional photographer! Shooting time: about 90 minutes Shooting location: Shinsekai Tsutenkaku area ~ Tennoji Park area Photos will be sent by email about a week later. Kimono rental and hair set fee included. We also accept requests for formal kimono such as Homongi. (separate fee, please contact us) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Visit the store ② Explanation / Kimono selection ③ Dressing / Hair set ④ Go to the shooting location (moving to several shooting spots on foot) Shooting (about 90 minutes) ⑤ Return If you would like to walk around freely in the kimono after the shooting, please let us know. (Separate fee required)

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