Things to do in Kansai Page 7

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

"Craft Infinity" has just opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. We will help you at your own pace. ☆ We have a lineup of dyeing experiences for original pen cases☆ Anyone can easily create a pen case by simply dyeing cut pieces of leather and hammering in rivets. In addition to dyeing, you can also transfer print your favorite illustrations and patterns to create a truly original pen case♪ (Image data must be provided). A pen case dyed in your own color will be one of a kind in the world♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

In this plan, you will be asked to make a wedding ring. Clay-like sterling silver is crafted as if it were handmade, so you can easily make it even for the first time. After the regular course process, it takes about 30 minutes to polish and finish the ring with high quality.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This is an experience space where you can play with traditional Japanese toys. In a small house in a row house near Gojozaka, you can experience traditional Japanese play. In addition to popular toys such as kendama and origami, we also have things that even small children can play with, such as building blocks and picture books, so it can be used by a wide range of age groups. There is no time limit in the free space. In your spare time, you can play with traditional Japanese toys in a Japanese atmosphere while enjoying free drinks and simple Japanese clothing. There is also a diaper changing and nursing room, so families with babies can use it with peace of mind. Since it is an indoor playground, you can feel safe even on rainy days. You can paint kendama, yo-yos, tops, and daruma-otoshi, as well as make kaleidoscopes and fans. You can take home a one-of-a-kind original work as a souvenir. (Additional charge)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is an experience plan for trial cutting (Makiwara) using a Japanese sword (Maken) at a real martial arts dojo. The Yushin-ryu sword technique at the Koryu Iaido Dojo will be taught safely and carefully by a Dan-dan master, so please participate with confidence. The ``Casual Course'' is an experience where you wear a simple iaido belt over your regular clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (simple self-introduction), guidance on things to keep in mind during the experience, etc. ・Greetings at a shrine ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Guidance on practice swings using an imitation sword or wooden sword ・Trial cutting experience Above, Approximately 30 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality and classic patterns. In this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,000 yen excluding tax) The kimono can be returned by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back!

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

You can touch directly with the familiar owl. You can enjoy taking pictures with your head bruised, holding a hand in hand. Owl has long been loved as a bird that calls "hardship" "Fuku". Why do not bring happiness through contact with the owl? 1 soft drink × with ★ Owl staff introduction ★ Snowy Owl, American Eagle Owl, Bengal Eagle Owl, African Eagle Owl, Rabbit Owl, Men owl, African Ooconoclastic, Osteinous Owl, Coquette Owl, Sabakokonohazuku, Mori Owl, African Chive

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

You can touch directly with the familiar owl. You can enjoy taking pictures with your head bruised, holding a hand in hand. Owl has long been loved as a bird that calls "hardship" "Fuku". Why do not bring happiness through contact with the owl? ★ Owl staff introduction ★ Snowy Owl, American Eagle Owl, Bengal Eagle Owl, African Eagle Owl, Rabbit Owl, Men owl, African Ooconoclastic, Osteinous Owl, Coquette Owl, Sabakokonohazuku, Mori Owl, African Chive

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

We will guide you through the site of Koto Nishikori Studio, which produces traditional textiles at Kyoto. You can see Nishikiori's works, restored textiles, restored Takaki. Families, friends, those interested in textiles, school excursions, university seminars, lifelong learning, etc. can be enjoyed from children to seniors. Korin Nishikori Kobo is a workshop established by textile artist Korin Tatsumura. One postcard per person and a special photo taken with a precious high machine.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

This is a plan to experience making accessories using the world-famous Japanese art "Nishiki" and to visit the workshop. Choose one from earrings, pierced earrings, brooches, macaron straps, hair ties, and tie pins. You can take home the completed work on the day. You can also go shopping. Textiles used for accessories are available at the workshop. (It cannot be woven.)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 16:30

Camp empty-handed without equipment! You can enjoy camping surrounded by the nature of Awaji Island by bringing only ingredients. With a simple plan that includes a tent, sleeping bag, stove, bonfire, kitchen, etc., you can use it with confidence even if you are camping for the first time! Please explain carefully at the reception and ask the staff at any time if you do not understand. You can also experience wood-chopping, and you can also use a bonfire to boil and warm water! ☆ If you wish, you can also enjoy the tent sauna and drum bath as an option! In a private space with no houses around, please try Awajishima outdoors easily and affordably!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Bonfires and BBQs in unexplored areas surrounded by the sea and nature. Why don't you relax in an extraordinary space filled with the charms of Awaji Island? As long as you bring your own ingredients, you can go empty-handed! After receiving an explanation at the reception, you can easily enjoy BBQ in the section. BBQ stove, charcoal, awning tent, BBQ tools set, as well as small items such as chopsticks and cups are waiting for you! Please be assured that the shared kitchen is equipped with kitchen knives and other cooking utensils. The optional ingredients plan offers products from producers who are particular about Awaji Island, so please try it!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 16:30

Bonfires and BBQs in unexplored areas surrounded by the sea and nature. Why don't you relax in an extraordinary space filled with the charms of Awaji Island? The open fire is also attractive, and watching the sun set over the sea while looking at the fire is the best healing time! As long as you bring your own ingredients, you can go empty-handed! After receiving an explanation at the reception, you can easily enjoy BBQ in the section. BBQ stove, charcoal, awning tent, BBQ tools set, as well as small items such as chopsticks and cups are waiting for you! Please be assured that the shared kitchen is equipped with kitchen knives and other cooking utensils. The optional ingredients plan offers products from producers who are particular about Awaji Island, so please try it!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At the famous and historic site of Sandanbeki Cave in Nanki Shirahama, a "Starry Cave Night Walk" is being held from autumn to winter, where you can explore the cave at night! A planetarium projector and other equipment will be installed inside the cave, illuminating it brilliantly. You can enjoy a fantastical space that is different from the inside of the cave during the day. [Event Period] 2024 September 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 21st (Sat), 22nd (Sun), 28th (Sat) October 5th (Sat), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat) November 2nd (Sat), 3rd (Sun), 9th (Sat), 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), 30th (Sat) December 7th (Sat), 14th (Sat), 21st (Sat), 28th (Sat), 29th (Sun), 30th (Mon), 31st (Tue) 2025 January 1st (Wed), 2nd (Thu), 3rd (Fri), 4th (Sat), 11th (Sat), 12th (Sun), 18th (Sat), 25th (Sat) February 1st (Sat), 8th (Sat), 15th (Sat), 22nd (Sat), 23rd (Sun) [Opening hours] 17:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:50) [Price] Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen → 1,350 yen Children (elementary school students): 750 yen → 675 yen Children under elementary school age: Free Notes (after reservation ~ on the day) ・If you wish to cancel, please do so by 23:59 the day before. ・Before sunset, the lights may be difficult to see due to the sunlight from outside. ・We are open as usual from 8:00 to 17:00. ・Please refrain from illegal parking and loud noises as they may cause inconvenience to local residents. ・The event may be canceled in the event of a typhoon or other bad weather. If the event is canceled, we will notify you in the latest information.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 08:00 / 08:30

This plan includes kimono rental, dressing, hair styling service, and early morning fee. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and enjoy a day of sightseeing in a kimono. Kyoto has many photo spots that match kimonos in each season. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine also have a different atmosphere no matter when you visit. Why not decorate your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter a unique Kyoto with a kimono?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 80
• 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

Would you like to take a walk around Kyoto in a kimono? There are many sightseeing spots in Kyoto, and there are shrines and temples that are lit up. Why don't you take a nice photo in kimono? You can choose your favorite kimono and we will keep your luggage for free. Since it is returned by 17:00, you can enjoy sightseeing for up to 7 hours. Hair sets and hair ornaments are free for women. We can keep your luggage (carry case, etc.) free of charge. You can return it the next day for 1,100 yen (tax included) per person.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Would you like to experience matcha at Ochadokoro Sanwa? Our matcha experience is not a tea ceremony, but is based on the concept of "enjoying matcha deliciously" that is unique to a tea shop. This experience is aimed at those who have never tried matcha before, those with small children, and those participating alone, and is aimed at those who can casually try matcha. ~Experience flow~① We will explain the tea utensils set on the tray. ② Pour hot water from the kettle and sift the matcha using a sieve while the tea bowl is warming. ③ Put the matcha into the tea bowl. ④ We will explain how to hold the tea whisk, and you will actually make matcha with the staff. ⑤ We will bring you our proud matcha fresh cream daifuku, so you can eat it with matcha. When you leave, you will take home a small souvenir such as a sweet made with matcha.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 25
• 1 Day or more

Bonfire BASE - HOKAGE - A secret base surrounded by the stars, you can even see shooting stars! There are no houses around, so you can enjoy a bonfire and outdoor meals in the quiet nature. We have rental tents for accommodation, so you can enjoy it empty-handed. You can boil water and cook using the bonfire, so please spend a one-of-a-kind night! ■Plan contents￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ Please bring only food such as BBQ stove, charcoal, sunshade tent, accommodation tent, firewood, plates, chopsticks, marshmallows, bonfire and BBQ tools, sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toothbrush, kettle, etc. ※There are no bath facilities, so please use the hot spring facility nearby (10 minutes by car) or the towels and sweat wipes provided. ※Reservations can be made up to the day before ■Latest optional plan contents (additional charge)￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ You can experience a tent sauna and drum can bath by bringing only a swimsuit and towel! "The world's largest cold bath is the ocean." All equipment is rented, so you can easily enjoy it. The bath that you have worked so hard to boil has a spectacular ocean view, and you can even see the starry sky! ■Experience flow￣￣￣￣￣￣￣Please be careful not to get the experience date wrong. ↓②On the day of reception, please tell us that you made a reservation through Jalan net. ↓④Enjoy camping. ↓⑤End of experienceThank you for your hard work♪■Business hours￣￣￣￣￣￣16:30-10:00■Price￣￣￣￣￣University students: 4,000 yen☆Tent sauna and drum rental: Basic fee plus 2,000 yen per person※Advance reservation is required※There is a limited number of units, so we may not be able to accept your reservation※Please pay in cash on site.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

You can enjoy a relaxing bonfire experience surrounded by the nature of Awaji Island. You can chop wood, start a fire, and enjoy a bonfire. It would be great if you could toast the marshmallows provided and eat them! Create memories of a unique nature experience with your friends! The staff will also give you tips on how to start a fire. It's easy for kids to do, so you can have an experience that you can't get in the city!

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

You can enjoy a relaxing bonfire experience surrounded by the nature of Awaji Island. You can chop wood, start a fire, and enjoy a bonfire. It would be great if you could toast the marshmallows provided and eat them! Create memories of a unique nature experience with your friends! You can try the drum can bath by starting a fire, and the staff will also give you tips and tricks. It's easy for kids to do, so you can have an experience that you can't get in the city! You can enjoy adjusting the temperature of our very popular drum can bath before you even take a bath!

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

[Awaji Island's ultimate camping meal] Would you like to make exquisite sea bream rice? You can enjoy camping while eating the ultimate sea bream rice made with a whole sea bream! Camp empty-handed with no equipment required! You can enjoy camping surrounded by the nature of Awaji Island by bringing only the food you need. Even if it's your first time camping, you can use our easy-to-use plan that comes with a tent, sleeping bag, stove, bonfire stand, cooking area, etc.! We will explain everything carefully at the reception desk, and if you do not understand anything, please feel free to ask the staff at any time. You can also experience chopping wood, and you can even use the bonfire to boil water and get warm! ☆If you wish, you can also enjoy tent sauna and drum can bath as an option! Enjoy the outdoors of Awaji Island easily and affordably in a private space with no houses around! *3 cups of rice for taimeshi

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This is a camping plan where you can enjoy a nature experience with your children! You can enjoy making sea bream rice over a bonfire. Why not try a memorable nature experience with your family surrounded by the sea and mountains? If the weather is good, the sunset and starry sky are spectacular! ! There are staff on-site at the facility, so you can enjoy yourself with peace of mind! All the equipment will be provided by the facility, so please feel free to come. *Experience content ◯Fire making ◯Bonfire ◯Making sea bream rice ◯Stargazing (night only) *You can also bring in ingredients other than sea bream rice *The sea bream rice comes with 3 go of rice

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

★About Christmas tree lampshades Using beach glass (recycled glass), shells, and coral, we will make a handmade "Christmas tree" that spreads warm light. It is something that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. How about a handmade Christmas present? (^^♪●What is Seaborn Art? There are many driftwoods on the coast, and among them are many treasures = "gifts from the sea" that have washed up from somewhere. We named it "Sea Born Art" because it is "art born from the sea".●What shall we make? We will make a lampshade by stacking marine glass (recycled glass). When you turn on the light, a fantastic sea world will unfold. It comes with a wooden electric stand. We also have a lampshade (3,500 yen) with three-color LED lights that children will love. Please feel free to contact us.●Even if it is your first time, please feel free to come ☆ Our staff will provide you with careful support, so don't worry. Please feel free to join us alone, with friends, or with children ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

★ About photo frame It is a plan to make a photo frame using shells, corals and marine glass that flowed to the coast. What is sea bone art? There are a lot of drifting things on the coast, and there is a lot of treasure = "a gift from the sea" from where it came from. I named it "Sea Born Art" because it is "art born from the sea". What should I make? Since the gifts from the sea are different one by one, the work made is a work full of originality. Favorite Let's create a photo frame that can decorate your photo ♪ ● Feel free to even the first time ☆ Please be assured that the staff will support you carefully. Please join us alone, friends and children ♪ ● The only one in Kobe Marine crafts Classroom ☆ Using treasures that are given from the sea, we will help you to create works that satisfy your needs. You can feel the sea just by decorating it, please come and create a sea bone art that feels like getting power ♪

• In Door Activity

• Age 20～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Nadagogo, Japan's number one sake brewery, is a mecca for sake lovers, where you can enjoy free tours and tastings of more than 10 sake breweries. Sake breweries gather along the Hanshin Railway lines, and the roads are flat, making it perfect for walking around town.If you come to Kansai, please try it once. Sake made from high-quality sake rice (Yamada Nishiki) suitable for sake brewing and high-quality underground water rich in minerals. This is a tour around Nada, which has prospered as a famous sake production area since the Edo period because of its port.・A walking tour of Japan's No. 1 sake brewery, Nada Sake Brewery・Please try this tour where you can learn trivia, history, manufacturing process and more.・10 free tastings included, so be careful not to drink too much.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

Nogawa Nature School will advance to Kansai. This tour will be hosted by Ryo from the Tokyo school and staff member Muro from Kyoto. Meet at Kyoto Station, and reserve a business hotel for each person. This is a car-only trip to the river. The next day, we will depart at 7:00 and search for Japanese pond turtles in the Lake Biwa water system. The main focus of the Kyoto tour is observing the giant salamander, a natural monument. In addition, we will guide you to several points in Kyoto and capture aquatic insects, amphibians, red-bellied newts, and river crabs. The main tour is at night, but the next day, we will search for Japanese pond turtles by rummaging around the Lake Biwa water system from the morning. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 117
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 17:00

This is a camping plan where you can enjoy a natural experience with your children! You can enjoy making sea bream rice over a bonfire. Why not try a memorable natural experience with your family surrounded by the sea and mountains? If the weather is good, the sunset and starry sky are spectacular! ! Staff are always on-site at the facility, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind! Tents, sleeping bags, stoves, bonfire stands, cooking areas, etc. are all included! We will give you a detailed explanation at the reception, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask the staff at any time. You can also use the bonfire to boil water and warm yourself up! *Experience content ◯Fire making ◯Bonfire ◯Making sea bream rice ◯Stargazing ◯Camping *You can also bring in ingredients other than sea bream rice *Sea bream rice is 3 cups of rice

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 17:00

Camp empty-handed with no equipment required! You can enjoy camping surrounded by the nature of Awaji Island by bringing only the food you need. Enjoy a completely different camping experience with our tent sauna set! ! Would you like to spend a special time with the world's largest water bath, the ocean, right in front of your eyes? This easy plan includes a tent, sleeping bag, stove, bonfire stand, cooking area, etc., so you can use it with confidence even if it's your first time camping! We will explain everything carefully at the reception desk, and if you do not understand anything, please feel free to ask the staff at any time. You can also experience chopping wood, and you can even use the bonfire to boil water and get warm! Enjoy the outdoors of Awaji Island easily and affordably in a private space with no houses around! ☆Enjoy the scent with your choice of aroma☆Lavender, rose, apple, peach, jasmine *Aroma is optional. *Please bring your swimsuit and towel. *Towels can also be rented for a fee. *For same-day reservations, please contact us by phone. 090-7216-8519

• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

(Cannot be combined with other services.) Melt a glass rod with a burner to make a dragonfly ball. Let's create one original dragonfly ball in the world by combining the colors and patterns of the glass! By combining the completed dragonfly ball with parts sold separately, you can process it into various accessories such as straps and necklaces. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception, explanation of the hall, explanation of dragonfly ball production experience (5 minutes) ② Choose a pattern and glass color (5 minutes) ③ Production (20 minutes) ④ Slowly cool over 40 to 50 minutes. In the meantime, you can visit the exhibits and shop at the museum shop. (30 minutes) ⑤ Wait while choosing accessory parts to match the finished dragonfly ball, or enjoy walking around Kobe. (20 min)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

(Cannot be used in conjunction with other services.) Melt the glass rod with a burner to create a dragonfly ball. Create a one-of-a-kind original dragonfly ball by combining glass colors and patterns! By combining the completed dragonfly ball with parts sold separately, you can make various accessories such as straps and necklaces. ～Flow of the day～ ① Reception, explanation of the inside of the building, explanation of the dragonfly production experience (5 minutes) ② Selecting the pattern and glass color (5 minutes) ③ Production (10 minutes) ④ Gradual cooling over 40 to 50 minutes. During that time, you can tour the exhibits and shop at the museum shop. (30 minutes) ⑤ Either wait while choosing accessory parts to match the completed dragonfly ball, or enjoy a walk around Kobe. (20 min)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups