Things to do in Kansai Page 9

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The calligraphy of death is something that a samurai writes down with a brush as his last words in this world when he foresees his death. (Death refers to leaving this world) Customers can write their favorite kanji. You can select a character (kanji) and write it with an extra-large brush on SAMURAI paper (16 times the size of normal hanshi), which is made by combining two sheets of hanshi paper that is 8 times the size of normal hanshi paper. (Example) Yukimura Sanada's death note, ``If you go to live in an indefinite floating world, you will not know what will happen one day later.'' (In such an unstable world, we do not know what will happen tomorrow. Please think of Naniwa as something that doesn't exist in this world.'' Toyotomi Hideyoshi's deathbed writings, ``The dew falls, the dew falls and disappears.'' I wonder if Naniwa is also a dream within a dream (I became a citizen, but the dew fell and disappeared.) It was a life that seemed to disappear.)

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 6～Age 70
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• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Osaka no Jin ⚔ Pilgrimage to sacred places refers to the stages of battles such as the 1614 (Keicho 19) battle "Osaka Winter Jin" and the 1615 (Genna 1) restarted battle "Osaka Summer Jin" and other battles. It is to visit places connected to Osaka Castle as sacred places with “SAMURAI STYLE”. In addition, the term ``Japan's best soldier, who acted with great courage and speed'' in that battle was a name used to praise Sanada Nobushige (Yukimura), who was loyal to his lord, did not betray him even with money or territory, and was close to Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Summer Siege in Osaka. . Yukimura Sanada shined dazzlingly as a Sengoku military commander in the battle that concluded the Sengoku period. His vivid life still fascinates many people today, and let's make a pilgrimage to the sacred place of his glorious battle at Osaka, where he was praised as ``the greatest soldier in Japan.''

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

This is a plan to commemorate and make a pilgrimage to the sad sacred place where SAMURAI and his friends were defeated in the Osaka Siege in the last war and fell to the castle, wearing armor and helmets reminiscent of the battle. ~ A famous castle that records the history of prosperity and turmoil of the people of Japan ~ This is how Osaka Castle is introduced on its official website. However, there was no trace of Osaka Castle, which boasted of being impregnable, as all of the moats other than the main castle and the moat that had been dug back during the peace of Ieyasu's plot at the Osaka Siege were filled in. The Tokugawa army destroyed the Sanada army and invaded the castle one after another, led by the Echizen army led by Matsudaira Tadanao, who was the first to arrive.The fire set by a Tokugawa army informer in the main castle kitchen quickly destroyed the castle tower. Osaka Castle finally fell at midnight on the 7th. When Hinomoto's greatest soldier, Nobushige, was a hostage of the Toyotomi family, he was liked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, so he was treated more like a vassal than a hostage. The reason Yukimura sided with Toyotomi, who was at an overwhelming disadvantage at the Battle of Osaka, was to protect his loyalty to Hideyoshi. ``This Yukimura was summoned to a place where he was simply trying to prolong his life, and he was given honor as a samurai. This kindness cannot be replaced by land or money. ''When Ieyasu tried to persuade him to defect, he said, ``I have no intention of defecting even if I receive half of Japan.'' ``If you forget your debts and indulge in self-interest, can you call yourself a human being?'' he left behind the words of Hinomoto's greatest soldier.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

It is a herbarium classroom. There are many menus. The classroom is located in Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun. Wakayama Prefecture is famous for its sightseeing spots such as Shirahama, Marina City, and Mt. Koya, which are often visited by everyone. Not only families with children, but also couples, friends and various people come. We are pleased because there are many menus that have a nice scent and flowers. A popular flower class in Wakayama!

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• Age 18～Age 80
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• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

One-of-a-kind antique kimono ¥5,000 includes kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! Wear a cool kimono with a Nagoya obi ☆ It's easy to come to the store empty-handed ♪ There are many kinds of kimonos to choose from, so it's going to be a really fun day ☆ A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair setting about 10 minutes Choose your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories and pay about 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag and sandals and pay ⑥ Make a payment We will take a picture of the customer before departure ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

It is a herbarium classroom. There are many menus. The classroom is located in Katsuragi-cho, Ito-gun. Wakayama Prefecture is famous for its sightseeing spots such as Shirahama, Marina City, and Mt. Koya, which are often visited by everyone. Not only families with children, but also couples, friends and various people come. We are pleased because there are many menus that have a nice scent and flowers. A popular flower class in Wakayama!

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

Performed at the music studio from the side garden, part of the master brick detached Western-style building, one jazz song that was easily arranged by modulation. [Limited to 1-2 people for face-to-face one-on-one lessons] * Located on the west side of the teahouse <Tengachaya> started by the Meki family, a descendant of Masashige Kusunoki. *5 minute walk from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line *5 minute walk from Umenan 3-chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus *15 minute walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line

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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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience the traditional beauty of Japan through the tea ceremony. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will also savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. ~Experience flow~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Soft and fragrant "Kyoto It is a set of chopstick making of the famous wood Kitayama cedar "and a cupboard making of Yuzen that dyes a pattern using a pattern. Every time the wood is squeezed lightly, a faint scent spreads around. Why don't you try to make chopsticks in one room of Kyomachiya where such air flows?

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• Age 6～Age 100
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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.

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

It is a plan that you can experience weaving two types of silk fabrics, plain weave and twill weave, and tour the workshop by yourself. You can take the completed work home on the day. Weaving can be done easily from elementary school students to the elderly. Feel the "texture" of the woven fabric you woven yourself. You can see, touch, and experience the world's best works of art in Japan. * Bonus: Take a photo on a restored high-end machine. Present an original postcard. You can also shop. You can experience it from the third grade of elementary school. The height is about 130 cm.

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• Age 7～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. You will use an electric potter's wheel to experience turning the potter's wheel with a Gyokuo Kiln potter. The craftsmen at the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki kilns will provide gentle and careful guidance. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise our prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:15

We will make a moss terrarium using a glass container with a diameter of 11 cm. The lid is made of glass with a knob. Recommended points: ① Plant moss in the container and place stones to create your own natural landscape. It comes with a special lid, so you only need to water it a few times a month. It can last for several years. ② It is perfect as a gift or to decorate your desk or living room. ③ We will give you clear and careful advice while communicating with you, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. *You can add figures to your work as an option. (From 220 yen/piece including tax) If you would like to do so, please ask during the lesson. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴■About the plan15 cm diameter container plan■If two people make a reservation and the desired plans are different, please make a reservation for each person for each plan. ■Experience time: 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes■Experience start time: 13:00 or 15:15■Price (tax included): 4,480 yen per person■By train: Approximately 6 minutes walk from Mikuni Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line, opposite the 100 yen shop in the shopping arcade. The entrance to the shopping arcade is across the street from Sugi Pharmacy. ■By car: There is no parking lot, but there are two Times convenience stores in front of Mikuni Elementary School. It is a 2-minute walk from there. *Notes* If you need to cancel, please be sure to contact the store in advance.

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• Age 14～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

"Craft Infinity" is newly opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. We will help you at your own pace. We have a lineup of dyeing experiences that allow you to make glasses cases without sewing! Just dye the cut leather and fasten it with rivets. Anyone can easily assemble it. As an option, you can engrave a pattern or carve your own illustration or message with a laser cutter. (Optional * Additional charge: You will also need to provide the data in advance.) The glasses case dyed in your own color will be one of a kind in the world♪☆The experience time is about 1.5 hours, so even those who come from far away can feel free to try it. ☆If you are worried about whether you can do it for the first time, please feel free to contact us with any questions. Basically, you can take your work home on the day of the experience. *Depending on the content of the option, it may be shipped at a later date due to time constraints. ●Recommended points￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣☆A dyeing experience that will make you forget your mistakes near the station! Bright and friendly professional staff will help you carefully. Even first-timers can participate with confidence. We welcome everyone from children to seniors, whether you are alone, with friends, partners, family, girls' nights, or groups. By trying dyeing art, you may be able to improve your own expressiveness and create beautiful works. Why not take a break from your busy daily life for a while, calm your mind, and face your own sensibilities while immersing yourself in art? By doing so, you will be able to experience new discoveries and growth. ●Business hours￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣About 1.5 hours between 10:30 and 18:30●Experience time￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣10:30 to 18:00●Experience fee￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣One person/1 piece: 3,850 yen (experience fee, materials, tax included)●Things to bring￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣＊Please bring a take-home bag. *We have aprons available for rental (free of charge), but please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. (Please note that there are no changing rooms) ● Options (to be confirmed and paid for on site) ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ ・For those who want to add engravings or carvings to improve the perfection of their work or make it more carefully (please inquire about prices) ● Pick up ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ On the day

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• 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♪

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:15

We will make a moss terrarium using a round glass container with a diameter of 8 cm. Recommended points: ① Plant moss and place stones in a glass container (with lid) to create your own natural landscape. It comes with a special lid, so you only need to water it a few times a month. It can last for several years. ② It is perfect for decorating your desk or living room, or as a gift. ③ We will give you clear and careful advice while communicating, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. *You can add figures to your work as an option. (From 220 yen/piece including tax) If you would like to do so, please ask during the lesson. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴■About the plan 15 cm diameter container plan ■If two people make a reservation and the desired plan is different, please make a reservation for each person for each plan. ■Experience time: 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes■Experience start time: 13:00 or 15:15■Price (tax included): 4,480 yen per person■By train: Approximately 6 minutes walk from Mikuni Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line, opposite the 100 yen shop in the shopping arcade. The entrance to the shopping arcade is across the street from Sugi Pharmacy. ■By car: There is no parking lot, but there are two Times convenience stores in front of Mikuni Elementary School. It is a 2-minute walk from there. *Notes* If you need to cancel, please be sure to contact the store in advance.

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Very popular!! The main course for sightseeing in Dotonbori! This is Osaka!! An elegant cruise down the Dotonbori River! This is a 20-minute course where you can see the Glico sign and the downtown area from the river. You are free to bring in your own food and drinks, so you can enjoy it in a cafe atmosphere!

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. Take on the challenge of "Kiyomizu ware (mug / teacup) painting experience", which is rare in many stores. How about making memories of your trip?

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. "Experience making japamala bracelets" using natural stones. For those who are not good at drawing pictures, we recommend making japamala with thought.

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• Age 7～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

This is a Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery experience at Heian Gyokuo Touen. It is held on the first floor of Hotel Emion Kyoto in Umekoji, Kyoto, and is open to families, friends, and couples. Using a hand-cranked potter's wheel, you will create a vessel using clay that is uniquely blended by the potter. The craftsmen of the Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery kilns will gently and carefully guide you. A declaration of traditional crafts throughout Japan! Let's Togei (pottery) with Heian Gyokuo Touen! Notice of price change: The prices of main raw materials have continued to rise, and we have taken various measures to maintain prices, but it has become difficult to maintain the current price system, so we have decided to revise the prices, although we are very reluctant to do so. We appreciate your understanding. [Price change details]・Pottery wheel experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Hand-kneading experience ¥4,400⇒¥5,500・Painting experience ¥3,850⇒¥4,400・Date of change ⇒November 1, 2024*The new prices will apply to reservations made after November 1. (*However, customers who make reservations for November or later by October 31 will be charged the current price.)

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. The feature of "fox painting experience" is that you can take it home on the day. After painting, you can decorate it at the front door of your house and use it as an amulet!

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• 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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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity