Things to do in Kansai Page 16

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Ride a water tuber and enjoy water attractions! Run around and relieve stress! ◎There are clean shower rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the outdoor pool in the facility at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

• For Rainy Days
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 14:30

Let's make takoyaki, a traditional Osaka dish, together at 369 KITCHEN STUDIO! Using a special "takoyaki machine" that is said to be in every household in Osaka, we rotate and cook the takoyaki. In just 20 minutes, you can make takoyaki that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Let's eat freshly made, hot takoyaki. You don't have to use octopus as an ingredient. We also have cheese and crab sticks, so let's make lots of original takoyaki with your favorite ingredients! And let's drink Ramune, which is very familiar to Japanese people, together with the takoyaki. It is characterized by a glass ball inside the bottle. Takoyaki is loved by a wide range of generations, from children to the elderly. It is characterized by being able to gather with family and friends and enjoy a takoyaki party together. We will tell you a lot about Osaka's food culture, including takoyaki. Let's make and eat takoyaki, the pride of Osaka, and create memories. ~Experience Outline~ ①Orientation (10 minutes) ②First Takoyaki Experience Let's make and eat takoyaki. (30 minutes) ③Let's try drinking Ramune Ramune is a traditional Japanese carbonated drink. It has a distinctive bottle shape. Let's drink it together. (10 minutes) ④Second Takoyaki Experience Let's make and eat takoyaki again. (30 minutes) ⑤Reflection Let's reflect on the experience. (10 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

◆ Handmade Japanese Paper Experience In this experience, you will make handmade Japanese paper using fibers from the bark of the paper tree (kozo), which is the raw material for Japanese paper. You will be able to use a blind, which is an authentic tool for handmade Japanese paper. We will explain how to make paper in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners, so please feel free to participate. You can experience learning papermaking techniques directly from a craftsman. You will learn how to process kozo, a traditional paper material, and hand-make about two sheets of Japanese paper in half a day to take home. ~Experience Flow~ 9:00 (13:30) Orientation An introduction to the types of Yoshino handmade Japanese paper, the experience procedure, and precautions. 9:20 (13:50) Workshop tour The papermaking process of kozo will be explained while looking at actual tools. 9:40 (14:10) Papermaking experience We will prepare the materials together, and each participant will take turns making paper. First, we will learn how to move the paper. Then, after making one sheet, we will take turns. 11:00 (15:30) Visit to the kozo field While the water is drained from the paper, you can take a short break and visit the nearby kozo field or enjoy the view of the Yoshino River bank. 11:30 (16:00) Drying the paper Your paper that has been drained of water is stuck to the dryer and dried. When it is completely dry, you can peel it off and roll it up into a tube to take home. *For those who want to learn the techniques of authentic handmade Japanese paper, we also offer a 3-night, 4-day course (all accommodation and meals included) called "4-day apprenticeship with a handmade Japanese paper craftsman in Yoshino, Nara." Please feel free to contact us.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This tour takes you around the historical sites and famous places of Ikaruga Town, including Horyu-ji Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage Site, and Horin-ji Temple, also known as Miidera Temple, which is associated with Prince Shotoku. There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking pictures freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horin-ji Temple and view the interior. (Admission fee is separate) Many Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties are enshrined at Horin-ji Temple. Please be sure to view them. The tour uses a small 50cc buggy, so anyone with a driver's license can easily drive it. It is very easy to operate! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga in a cute open-type buggy. In this plan, staff members who are familiar with the city of Ikaruga will lead the way. Please feel free to join us! *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride the buggy. Foreigners should bring an international driver's license and passport. ・The buggy is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour may be held jointly with other participants. ・If you wish to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru.

• World Heritage
• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

This is a tour around the three towers in Ikaruga Town on a new-generation vehicle, the "EV TRIKE." Experience the romance of history as you ride through the World Heritage site of Horyuji Temple and Ikaruga Village, which has 1,400 years of tradition! There are also stops at each spot on the tour course, so you can enjoy taking photos freely. Customers who wish can also enter the grounds of Horinji Temple and view the interior of the temple. (Admission fees are separate) The tour uses an electric trike, which can be driven by anyone with a regular driver's license. The operation is very simple and everything is done with the handlebars, so even first-time motorbike riders can drive with confidence! Enjoy the scenery and fresh air of Ikaruga to the fullest. *Please be sure to check* ・A driver's license is required to ride a trike. Foreigners must bring an international driver's license and passport. Please note that if we cannot confirm your license, you will not be able to participate. ・The trike is a one-seater. Children and people without a license cannot ride with you.・The tour will be held even in rainy weather. ・The weight limit for the buggy is 100kg. ◆◇Meeting place◇◆・Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (free parking and luggage storage available)◆◇Tour start time◆◇・Start at 10:00・Start at 12:30・Start at 15:00The tour takes about 2 hours, including the time required for reception, license verification, and driving practice. ◆◇Price◆◇4,800 yen (tax included) per person・The fee includes staff guidance, car insurance, and fuel. *Temple admission fee is not included. ◆◇Number of participants◆◇2 to 3 people*If you would like to participate alone, please contact Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru. ◆◇Schedule◆◇Meet at Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (please arrive 10 minutes before the start time)↓Check your license etc., fill out the participation agreement↓Practice operating the trike↓Start of the tour! ◆◇About the tour course◆◇Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru↓Horin-ji TempleCustomers who wish can visit the temple grounds. ↓Hokki-ji Temple↓Ikaruga Shrine↓Horyu-ji Temple West Gate↓Nara Ikaruga Tourism Waikaru (Finish Line)*The course may change depending on traffic and weather conditions. *About Insurance*Our shop provides automobile insurance for all trikes. Insurance premiums are included in the participation fee. Please see below for details of coverage. Amount of coverage・Liability and property damage coverage: Unlimited・Personal injury coverage: 30 million yenWhen insurance is applied, you will be responsible for a liability deductible of 30,000 yen for liability and property damage coverage, and a vehicle insurance deductible of 30,000 yen.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Sengoku-kan is a pottery salon adjacent to the grounds of Mizuma-dera Temple. It is famous for its sightseeing, warding off evil spirits, and matchmaking, and there are hot springs nearby. There are many things to see throughout the year, such as cherry blossoms in spring, Bon Odori in summer, the Danjiri Festival and autumn leaves in autumn, and New Year's visit and Setsubun in winter. ◆Experience fee [Weekdays]: 2,000 yen (rice bowl/plate), 2,500 yen (mug) [Weekends and holidays]: 2,500 yen (rice bowl/plate), 3,000 yen (mug) *Discounts available for second and subsequent items Completed works will be shipped by courier to your specified address (excluding overseas) except for those that are not to be taken home. *Shipping fee will be charged separately (you can also pick it up) *May not be available for people under 10 years old ◆Notes ・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・Clay will get stuck in your nails, so please cut your nails as short as possible. ・Earrings and piercings are items that are often lost, so please remove them before the experience.・If you have long hair, please tie it up. It may get tangled. ・If we determine that it is difficult to complete the experience course due to weather conditions or other factors, we may contact you.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Walk along the narrow, maze-like alleyways towards the lighthouse while listening to the stories of an experienced local guide. Please feel free to join us. You can take photos in the alleys that look like they are from overseas, or take a rest at a stylish cafe in the back alley. It is strange that every road on the way down always leads to a fishing port. Why not enjoy a mini overseas trip in Amalfi, Japan? ~Experience flow~13:00 Check-in Please tell us the name of the person who applied. Please cooperate with temperature checks and disinfection. ↓ Walk along the alleys of Saikazaki while listening to the stories of a local guide. ↓ When we arrive at the lighthouse, we return to the port and disband! Feel free to walk and explore the alleys!

• For Groups
• For Family

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

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

*This time, the focus is on giving directions. If you can help foreign travelers! *The goal is to be able to do it on your own without using a translation app! For those who want to practice simple English conversation at home, you will learn a series of steps, including frequently used words and the key points of commonly used English expressions. [Limited to 1-3 due to face-to-face one-on-one lessons] [Lesson English for each situation: Self-introduction English and up] Classroom English, Restaurant English, Cafe Shop English, Burger Shop English, Directions English, Shopping English

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00

A workshop to make gourmet dishes made with clay and takoyaki with keychains and straps! *Images include image images. [Limited to 1 to 3 people as it is a face-to-face one-on-one lesson] <Available on the desired date and time> [Production procedure explanation] * Takoyaki: Comes with key chain and strap (form is in finished form) (Grilled eyes, green onions, pickled ginger, sauce)・Finish with green seaweed and mayonnaise). *Create a mini gourmet omelet, hamburger steak, cabbage and cucumber making, woolen pasta, and lettuce all placed on one plate.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 78
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

*Craftsman experience activity *One team of 2-3 people (one family participation type) [Why not take this opportunity to experience being a craftsman?] [¥36,000➡¥26,400 campaign] Draw a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair and create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Draw an Edo-style Japanese pattern on an object work: Sculpting experience workshop There is a rough sketch and a half-way drawing, and after practicing fine lines, each person draws and completes it. [Participation is three times to complete one work. Or one time: Please consult with us for either completion in just under two hours] *Select from sample works. Same form: shape. Draw your own picture on the back of the chair to create an original painting chair. (Acrylic painting) The production itself is completed here. You can take it home in your own car on the day. Art interior molding online gallery HP (sample works are works posted on the HP)

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

*Marumotoya offers a space that gives you the feeling of a traditional Japanese home, and you can also make stylish cakes and Japanese sweets with lightweight clay. [Limited to 1-2 people due to one-on-one face-to-face lessons] <Choose cake or Japanese sweets> Kids and parents (ages 5 and under) can also participate! *Why not create some fun memories with your children? *Advance reservation required parking available *The event will be held in a 70-year-old renovated townhouse with a small garden, located 2 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station, on the west side of the teahouse Tenka-chaya, started by the Meki family, descendants of Masashige Kusunoki. *5 minute walk from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line*5 minute walk from Ume Minami 3-Chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus*15 minute walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line*Directions: 3 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line/If coming from Namba, after getting off, turn left and turn right at the third corner, cross the next slightly larger road and turn left at the next corner to arrive at the townhouse rental space *Marumotoya.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:01

[SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy a walk on the water, freely paddling on Lake Biwa on a SUP (stand-up paddle board)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, our instructors will carefully teach you how to ride and operate the paddle so that even beginners can experience SUP with confidence. In addition, with our drone photography service, you can capture the wonderful moments on Lake Biwa from the sky in video and footage to keep as special memories. The venue is the easily accessible "Biwako Rakuen Hotel Izutsu", which is convenient not only for car access but also for public transportation. ☆You can enjoy SUP with your dog☆ *For participation qualifications and precautions when bringing your dog, please check the "【Regarding bringing your dog (pet)】" page on our website. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-[Experience duration] Approximately 70-80 minutes (required time from check-in to dismissal is 90 minutes) 12:00 [Experience fee] 17,600 yen per person (tax included) [Schedule on the day] 1 Gather 15 minutes before the start time. 2 Complete check-in and settle the fee. 3 Preliminary explanation and meeting about SUP experience and drone shooting. 4 Change clothes and get ready, and prepare to depart on the water. 5 Receive a preliminary explanation about SUP (how to row, how to enjoy, precautions, etc.) 6 Launch the boat and enjoy a SUP adventure of about 60-70 minutes. 7 Start drone shooting. 8 Land the boat and end the activity. 9 Change clothes and get ready. 10 Check the images and videos. 11 End of activity. Disbandment * Images and videos will be provided at a later date. ―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++―-++++ [Notes] * The organizers may cancel or change the event depending on the weather conditions on the day. Please be aware of this in advance.

• With Pets

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

He has been featured in many media outlets! This is a real samurai culture experience supervised by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido sword-cutting technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In the grounds of the historic and distinguished Tada Shrine, you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing armor and experiencing the feeling of being a samurai.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

\ Pack Rafting {Half-Day Tour} / A refreshing plan where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of "Dorokyo" and pack rafting ♪ ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ \ Pack Rafting / {* Half-Day Tour *} ∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽∽ What is pack rafting? ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ It is an activity where you go down the river in a compact rubber boat called a packraft, which can seat one or two people. Children in the lower grades of elementary school must ride with a guardian, but up to three small children can ride!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30

The sound of origami made by your fingertips using washi paper will create a soothing moment. Why not enjoy an origami experience that stimulates all five senses in a quaint townhouse on Ninenzaka in Kyoto? Fold colorful washi paper and spend a special moment. Kangetsu offers traditional origami classes that even beginners can participate in with confidence. Feel free to join empty-handed. Complete a one-of-a-kind piece of work while experiencing traditional Japanese culture along with the historical streetscape. Please stop by during your sightseeing in Kyoto. We offer services in Japanese, English, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, and French. (Please contact us in advance if you require support in languages other than Japanese and English)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A historically designed Kyoto townhouse can be rented exclusively for four or more people. You can spend a luxurious time. You can enjoy a special and unique experience of watching the beautiful dance of the maiko, traditional Japanese games, and Japanese cuisine prepared by a chef to your heart's content. Enjoy an elegant time with your family and loved ones in a secluded space. After watching the performance, you can enjoy matcha tea and Japanese sweets with the maiko and take photos. Please feel free to spend your time while enjoying the elegant Kyoto dialect of the maiko.

• In Door Activity

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

Weave flower knots (bellflower and peony) and cobblestone patterns with paper strings, then paste on washi paper. The air is removed and the product is finished by applying several coats of persimmon tannin, a traditional Japanese method. This process may vary in difficulty, but it follows the same process as products sold in stores, so please try experiencing the difficulty and beauty for yourself. Even if you're not confident with your hands, you can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, original chopstick rest.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

• For Rainy Days