Things to do in Kansai Page 8

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A small workshop located 4.8km east of Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. How about a pottery experience between sightseeing? It is a plan of 2 hours experience time. In the pottery experience, you can make general tableware (tea bowls, vases, dishes etc.). It is an electric kiln that uses Bizen ware clay or clay blended with Bizen ware clay and red soil. The baked color will be ashes (hidden) or strawberry (hidasaki).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Many appearances in various media! It is a real samurai culture experience facility supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best Iaijutsu master who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into Iaido swords. You can experience Iaijutsu as a martial art while gaining a wealth of knowledge about the structure of the sword and its correct usage, as well as samurai and Japanese swords. Don't miss this chance to experience the authentic samurai culture, where you can get rid of the misconceptions about samurai culture and swords that are spreading all over the world.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

Atelier melty 252 offers an experience course where you can casually enjoy making Japanese food samples. Why not create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto in between sightseeing? You can take your work home as it is. • Time required: It takes as little as 30 minutes to complete. (Including introduction, production, and finishing) It is perfect for travelers who are limited in time while sightseeing in Kyoto. • Target age 6 years old and above (anyone from children to adults can participate) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a lifelike food sample with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It is perfect as a travel memory. • Process parts are provided and a small amount of coloring and assembly is done. It is easy to enjoy because it can be completed in a short time. • Difficulty It is designed to be very easy to enjoy. • Possibility of failure There is almost no possibility of failure. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders, from children in elementary school to adults.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own "Kyo Kanzashi" in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

We will visit “Kobo Daishi aka Kukai” in Okunoin graveyard between early dinner and bedtime. Licensed guides who can speak English take you the enjoyable tour.You will see a mystical Okunoin which is totally different from the daytime.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 18:30

Traditional ornamental sushi making that you can experience at the home of a local instructor ☆ Ornamental sushi is a sushi that was born through unique development from the techniques of "crafted sushi" in front of Edomae and "thick sushi" in Chiba. It was especially popular among the craftsmen in Kyoto. Kazari-sushi, which adds glamor to event venues and party dining tables, is very pleasing. It is an experience course of peach blossom ornamental sushi. You can learn the basic know-how of kazari-sushi. The beautiful and delicious kazari-sushi is sure to look great on Instagram.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan allows you to make one of a pendant, strap, obi clasp, or brooch using the technique of "wired cloisonné." The duration is 2 hours.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 18
• Within 1 hour

At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan allows you to make one pendant or strap using a technique called "frit cloisonné." The required time is less than an hour.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 17:00

Even if you are new to making sushi, you are welcome! Why not experience making decorative sushi rolls like beautiful art while experiencing the traditional culture of Kyoto? In this class, you can learn the basic techniques of decorative sushi rolls and enjoy designs that incorporate Japanese motifs unique to Kyoto. You can enjoy making decorative sushi rolls with designs that change with the seasons and motifs unique to Kyoto. We offer a special experience that touches the Japanese spirit. Enjoy making heartwarming decorative sushi rolls with Japanese hospitality in the calm space of a Japanese house. Foreign guests are also welcome! Experience beautiful sushi art while experiencing Japanese culture. We offer services in Japanese, English, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, and French. (Please contact us in advance if you need support in a language other than Japanese and English)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00

At "Maidreamin Hyper", a lively maid cast welcomes guests and charges their guests with energy and smiles! This plan is a plan with one drink that you can try Maidreamin Hyper.

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30

『めいどりーみんハイパー』は元気いっぱいのメイドキャストがお出迎えし、ゲストの皆様に元気と笑顔をチャージいたします！当プランはめいどりーみんハイパーをたっぷり満喫できるフリータイム飲み放題付きプランです。

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00

At "Maidreamin Hyper", a lively maid cast welcomes guests and charges their guests with energy and smiles! This plan is a plan with one drink that you can try Maidreamin Hyper.

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

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station! Horikoshi pottery experience class. We will make an original clock using a method called tatara making. Since a mold is used, even beginners can make satisfying works♪ Size: 16cm (round shape) *Square and elliptical shapes are slightly smaller. The glaze (color applied to the work) can be changed to a high-quality glaze designed by the artist. (Additional charge) Why don't you make your own work?

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00

At "Maidreamin Hyper", a lively maid cast welcomes guests and charges their guests with energy and smiles! This plan is a 60-minute all-you-can-drink plan where you can try Maidreamin Hyper.

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

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 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

Kimono rental shop [Kimono Botan] in Shinsekai, Osaka. 5 minutes walk from Tsutenkaku in Osaka. Why not go out in a kimono to the colorful city that is unique to Osaka? The location is also excellent for accessing Namba, Nihonbashi, and other event venues. Please choose the return time as 6:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. The final return is possible until 10:00 p.m. You can also enjoy evening events at your leisure! Conveniently located near the station for Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. Come and enjoy going out in a different kimono than usual ♪

• 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 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga/Lake Biwa] Leisure pack (banana boat & wakeboard experience) This is a great plan where you can experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. You can experience it from elementary school students. A jwba pro rider and a veteran instructor will carefully lecture according to your level! *Available all year round. *Available from 1 person. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *You can swim in Lake Biwa. *Facility usage fee is 550 yen [1,100 yen is required from July to the end of August. Please acknowledge it beforehand. * cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

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
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～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!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Based in the Namba/Dotonbori area, the heart of Osaka, Kawaii Osaka's kimono rental service offers a gorgeous kimono experience perfect for sightseeing and making memories. We have a wide selection of kimonos in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern designs, so you can enjoy wearing them to suit your tastes. We also offer a wide range of options for professional hair styling and photography, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka while looking great in photos. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to add an option. We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples. (Men's hair styling is also possible, depending on the length.) In addition, you can decorate as many cute hair accessories as you like, so you can enjoy them along with your kimono rental. Enjoy a special time at Kawaii Osaka, where you can easily experience Japanese culture. - Plan introduction - The store is located in the Dotonbori area of Osaka, and has good access to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Hyogo! - Spend a day enjoying the sights of Kansai wearing a kimono!・We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples! ・We have a wide range of kimonos, from traditional to modern designs! ・We have staff who can speak English! [What is included in the plan] ・Full kimono set (※Depending on the reservation situation, you may be guided in a kimono different from the one in the photo. Please note.) ・Dressing, accessories, hair styling, hair accessories decoration *Only 2 adults (7 years old and over) + 1 child (up to 6 years old). [What is not included in the plan] ・Providing food and drinks ・Pick-up and drop-off services ・Transportation services ・Tour guide [Time required] ・Approximately 20 minutes for dressing ・Approximately 20 minutes for hair styling [Return time] ・The final return time is 12:00 (Japan time) the day after rental. *Please note that if you exceed the return time, an extension fee will be charged. [If you are late for your reservation time] ・If you do not arrive at the store at the time of your reservation, the order of your guide may change. In the worst case, if you are significantly late, we may not be able to guide you at all. *In that case, we will not refund you. [About cancellations] ・If you cancel after 5:00pm (Japan time) on the day before your stay, you will be charged 100% of the reservation plan fee. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Based in the Namba/Dotonbori area, the heart of Osaka, Kawaii Osaka's kimono rental service offers a gorgeous kimono experience perfect for sightseeing and making memories. We have a wide selection of kimonos in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern designs, so you can enjoy wearing them to suit your tastes. We also offer a wide range of options for professional hair styling and photography, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka while looking great in photos. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to add an option. We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples. (Men's hair styling is also possible, depending on the length.) In addition, you can decorate as many cute hair accessories as you like, so you can enjoy them along with your kimono rental. Enjoy a special time at Kawaii Osaka, where you can easily experience Japanese culture. - Plan introduction - The store is located in the Dotonbori area of Osaka, and has good access to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Hyogo! - Spend a day enjoying the sights of Kansai wearing a kimono!・We also have a wide selection of kimonos for men and children, making it perfect for families, friends, and couples! ・We have a wide range of kimonos, from traditional to modern designs! ・We have staff who can speak English! [What is included in the plan] ・Full kimono set (※Depending on the reservation situation, you may be guided in a kimono different from the one in the photo. Please note.) ・Dressing up ・Accessories ・Hair set ・Unlimited hair accessories decoration ※Only for 2 adults (7 years old and over). [What is not included in the plan] ・Providing food and drinks ・Pick-up and drop-off services ・Transportation services ・Tour guide [Time required] ・Approximately 20 minutes for dressing ・Approximately 20 minutes for hair set [Return time] ・The final return time is 12:00 (Japan time) the day after rental. *Please note that if you exceed the return time, an extension fee will be charged. [If you are late for your reservation time] ・If you do not arrive at the store at the time of your reservation, the order of your guide may change. In the worst case, if you are significantly late, we may not be able to guide you at all. *In that case, we will not refund you. [About cancellations] ・If you cancel after 5:00pm (Japan time) on the day before your stay, you will be charged 100% of the reservation plan fee. Thank you for your understanding.

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is the only shop around Shirahama where you can play board games from all over the world! The appeal of board games is that both children and adults can enjoy them together. We will explain the rules from 1, so you can play with confidence.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a plan that you can play board games all over the world in the store. This is the only shop around Shirahama where you can play board games! The appeal of board games is that children and adults can enjoy together. I will explain the rules from 1 so you can play with confidence.

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

This is a two-hour tour where you can sing and drink as much as you like at a karaoke bar. This tour takes you to a snack bar, which is a part of Japanese culture that many people would not be able to venture into during their travels, and allows you to sing karaoke as much as you like. Interacting with local customers is also one of the attractions of this tour. Let's enjoy this rainy day activity together in the spare time after outdoor sightseeing during the day. English is available, so you can participate with peace of mind. If you would like to experience a local meal before karaoke, we can accommodate you upon separate request.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups