Things to do in Kansai Page 20

• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• 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.

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

*Participatory art production at a townhouse in a TV/movie location: Experience painting Edo Komon patterns on a garden chair (can be taken home by car) [20% OFF ¥33,000 = ¥26,400] Paint a Japanese pattern on the finished three-dimensional object and create it in just over 2 hours: We are currently running a shop where you can take it home after the project is completed at a renovated townhouse in a TV/movie location. (Parking available) This townhouse is a rental space that can also be used by people from other prefectures, such as Kyoto, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Nagoya, and inbound tourists (China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands TV film crews, Cannes Short Film Festival submissions, and workshops). [Production details: Coloring material <water color> + drawing completed to a certain extent + drawing the remaining outline + clear finish + after drying + can be taken home: parking available] Time required: just over 2 hours. Paint a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair to create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Art Object Gallery HP / https://agata-1.wixsite.com/art-object*

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

The only snorkeling class held in Lake Biwa! Omi Maiko Swimming Pool is the most popular swimming spot in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you wouldn't expect from a lake. How about swimming as an activity during play? There are a lot of fish swimming in Omi Maiko. It's a waste to just swim. Let's look at the fish swimming elegantly from the surface. After the lesson, you can rent a mask and snorkel for free until the next session (about 40 minutes)!

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can experience scuba diving at Omi Maiko The most visited swimming pool in Lake Biwa is Omi Maiko Swimming Pool The secret of its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you can't think of as a lake. Bring your C card.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

You can try out diving at the only place in Lake Biwa. Omi-Maiko Swimming Pool is the most visited swimming pool in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience water so clear you would never think it was a lake. How about doing this as an activity in between swimming and playing? You can enjoy breathing underwater and interact with the fishes at eye level. Anyone over 8 years of age who is healthy can participate.

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

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

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• Age 13～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A collaboration of an overwhelming sense of freedom, "Sauna x Outdoors". After working up a good sweat, head to Japan's largest water bath, "Lake Biwa"! There is also a freezing natural underground water bath, so it's cool even in summer! If you're serious about Totonou, this is the place for you♪ It's private, so you can enjoy the sauna at your own preferred temperature and humidity! It's also very popular with friends and couples★ Our resident staff will give you detailed advice, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Make cute sushi and show it off to everyone! Together with the instructor, you will be assembling deco-rolled sushi, which often leaves people wondering, "How do you make it?" It's more like a craft than cooking, so even people who aren't good at cooking can easily make it. All the necessary materials are provided, so participants can simply assemble it according to the instructor's instructions. Everyone smiles at the moment of the cut! After taking photos, you can eat lunch. We also serve simple sweets. Please feel free to show off the photos you took on SNS. There is no doubt that you will get a lot of "likes"! There are two types of sushi to make (all with the same pattern). If there is a pattern you would like to make, we will ask you as a group to select two types. Please choose from animals, flowers, etc. (first come, first served). We will listen to your requests as much as possible, but please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. If there is no particular menu you would like, we will respond to your requests such as ``delicious,'' ``cute,'' or ``simple.'' *For parties of 5 or more, please contact us in advance (venue fees may apply). *Groups are also accepted (venue and personnel fees may apply).

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Make cute sushi and show it off to everyone! Together with the instructor, you will be assembling deco-rolled sushi, which often leaves people wondering, "How do you make it?" It's more like a craft than cooking, so even people who aren't good at cooking can easily make it. All the necessary materials are provided, so participants can simply assemble it according to the instructor's instructions. Everyone smiles at the moment of the cut! After taking photos, you can eat lunch. We also serve simple sweets. Please feel free to show off the photos you took on SNS. There is no doubt that you will get a lot of "likes"! There is only one type of sushi to make (everyone has the same pattern). If you have a pattern you want to make, make one type as a group. We would like to hear your wishes. Please choose from animals, flowers, etc. (first come, first served). We will listen to your requests as much as possible, but please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request. If there is no particular menu you would like, we will respond to your requests such as ``delicious,'' ``cute,'' or ``simple.'' *For parties of 5 or more, please contact us in advance (venue fees may apply). *Groups are also accepted (venue and personnel fees may apply).

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:30

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 9:45 Meet at the site and change clothes. 10:00 First half of practice begins 12:00 Lunch break 13:00 Second half of practice begins 17:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, the group disbands. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper techniques and understanding. Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples will provide instruction. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the program focuses on how to actually use your body, relax and move efficiently. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After the experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of a samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to instructions from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not include sword-cutting lessons for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

20 minutes from Kansai International Airport. Experience making Japanese rolled omelet. Wear a kimono apron (kappogi) and make rolled omelet and rice balls using a copper frying pan made for tamagoyaki. We have had guests from various countries, including tourists from Canada and Thailand. It's a great opportunity to experience Japan while having fun! After you've finished making it, you can eat the rice balls and rolled omelet you made. There is also a famous shrine just a 3-minute walk away. Souvenirs are included. We look forward to meeting you.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 / 21:00

【Preparation】The Japanese sword is the most effective blade to date and can only be worn by Samurai. First, change into a Samurai costume (dogi and hakama) and become a Samurai.【Explanation of swords and Samurai manners】□The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword.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. At that time, he becomes aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and cannot be sold, even if it starves to death.□Practicing the belt and the samurai's walk【Practice the basics with the iai practice sword】 □Learn and practice the basic stances of the sword□Swinging the sword from the stance□Battou and Nottou□Iaijutsu [Trial Slashing】□Try your hand at sword cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.This time, you will try cutting a rolled straw.【Souvenirs】Please take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

A workshop to draw children's pictures with colored pencils. After tracing the original picture, you will practice drawing from the lighter parts of the color. Gradually finish the whole picture.

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• Age 11～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

No license required. Trial Diving Beginners OK! [Don't worry even if you have no diving experience] MARINE-Q Beginners OK! Trial diving that you can enjoy with MARINE-QDiving for beginnersNo license required. Don't worry even if you have no diving experience. Trial diving is a type of diving that even inexperienced and beginners without a license can participate in. All the necessary equipment can be rented, and after receiving a brief lecture from the instructor in advance, you can easily enjoy the beautiful underwater world. An instructor will lead the class, so even those who are thinking of acquiring a full-fledged qualification can participate. If you would like to obtain qualifications after the experience, please feel free to contact us.

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

Please color the original illustration of the Buddha. For those who find the Buddha difficult, there are also pictures of flowers and nature. We will talk about color therapy and Mt. Koya while working.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Mindless islands of uninhabited islands, mysterious caves, cliffs overflowing wild, relaxing beaches and so on. We will take a sea-kaiku coastline that can only be accessed from the ocean and relax all day. It is an authentic ocean experience where even the first person can fully enjoy the beautiful Kishu sea. Let's enjoy together together ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Collection · Description: 15 minutes We gathered together a little before the start time, changed clothes in the changing room, prepared. It is a terrace seat overlooking the entire sea, introducing the charm of Yuasa Bay. Explain the course and notes to row. ② Lecture at the sandy coast in front of our shop: 15 minutes Lectures such as basic paddling operations, coping with overthrow by any chance. ③ Practice a lot by rowing on the sea: 45 minutes ④ Touring along the shore Go to near the cape with a small cave, go to an uninhabited island according to the sea condition, go along a shore where a powerful cliff wall continues, decide course. ⑤ Land break on landing on uninhabited island or sandy beach (Prepared here) ⑥ Return again and enjoy the touring. ⑦ return / dissolution We will give you a preferential ticket for nearby hot springs, so we will enjoy the hot spring bathing.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

A full-scale maiko and geisha transformation studio produced by a long-established Kyoto kimono store that has been in business for over 100 Year! The kimono uses a hand-painted Kyoto Yuzen dyed gem by a traditional craftsman. The obi is a real single knot. A professional photographer will carefully pose you.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

It is an experience plan to make a square coin case made of die-cut genuine leather. It is very easy to make because it does not require sewing work because it is finished by caulking or hooking. You can add a flower-shaped motif (separately) and arrange it in various ways, so please enjoy making your own.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

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• 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.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

Walk in the air feeling like a hero ♪ ☆ Flyboard ☆ This is an activity for all ages. First, you need to get used to the equipment! Once you get used to it, you can enjoy walking in the air (^^ ♪ Before starting, you will meet with the staff and then depart. [Reservations and inquiries] 07041611234 marine.sports.ace.amazing@gmail.com ~ Experience flow ~ ① Gather at the venue on the day (20 minutes before) Please gather at the slope where the event will be held on the day by yourself. Please arrive 20 minutes before the reservation time. * The venue may change depending on the wind direction and wave height on the day. ② Activity explanation & safety training Although it is a marine sport that you can enjoy casually, the instructor will explain in advance that you may get too excited and behave dangerously on the sea. ③ Start of the experience Once you are satisfied with everything, let's go! On the sea (^^ ♪ After that, enjoy yourself safely until the time is up. * Please follow the instructor's instructions during the experience.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

At "Tekoboko-An", a accessory handiwork experience shop in Kyoto, you will learn how to make hair-pin and other hair accessories in the most traditional technique that found in Edo period. Let's make an original Japanese style item which indicates the season and Japanese aesthetic senses.​ ​

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• 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.

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• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 10:35 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 14:20 / 14:35

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can kiss and shake hands with dolphins without entering the sea, in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, go through the pier to the dolphin pool where the dolphins are waiting! This is an introductory course where you can learn by interacting with dolphins at a special booth set up just above the water's surface. This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can easily interact with dolphins without entering the sea, in this fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay. Learn about the ecology, species, and individual differences of dolphins from the trainer, and then head to the dolphin pool! When you go to the dolphin pool, the dolphins will come up to you. You can feed them at the special booth, and kiss and shake hands with them. You can feel the smooth texture of their bodies and hear their cries up close.

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