Things to do in Kansai Page 14

• Age 6～Age 100
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In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

You can experience making cosmetics using natural materials at an atelier near Osaka Castle in Tenmabashi, Osaka. First, everyone starts by making lipstick! After that, you can make additional cosmetics of your choice for +1,100 yen. Examples of additional items you can make (choose on the day) ・ Cheek & lip balm ・ Balm highlight ・ Liquid cheek ・ Good luck foundation (with gemstone powder) ・ Lotion ・ Sunscreen etc. Not only can you mix your own color, glitter, and scent, but you can also freely choose the container and decorative parts. The glittery parts and cute containers will make you feel better♪ It's recommended for couples as well as friends, as we also have items that are easy for men to use, such as lotion and sunscreen! It's a location that you can easily stop by in between sightseeing, and it's perfect for making memories of your trip. Why not spend a heart-fluttering time with your own original cosmetics? Duration: Approximately 1 hour Target age: 8 years old and over You are welcome to participate alone or in a group☆ Please make a reservation for the number of people participating. *Please refrain from entering the facility just to observe or as an escort.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Free content! Boat charter (private) plan! Rental tax included, great value! [Wakeboard plan contents] ★Private charter! From 60 minutes ★Can be added in 15-minute increments! ★Fixed price including rental tax! ★Get a photo of yourself during the experience! ★Driver and gas included! [Price (tax included)] ・60 minutes: 15,200 yen ・Additional 15-minute increments: 3,800 yen [Experience plan flow] ①Please fill out the application form after checking in at Rough Wakeboarders in Marina Ogoto. ②Change clothes in the changing room (please bring valuables onto the boat. Please bring a valuables bag.) ③Get on the boat and move to the point. ④The experience begins! ⑤After the experience ends, return to the shop and complete the payment. ⑥You will be free to disband after changing clothes. [Experience time] ・60 minutes [Number of people] ・Basically 3 to 4 people will depart. ・If you make a reservation for 3 to 4 people, you will depart as one group without sharing.・We will do our best to accommodate groups of 4 or more. Please contact us. [Age limit] Basically 8 to 80 years old ★ We can accommodate motivated children under 8 years old. Elderly people are asked to participate at their own risk.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

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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• Age 5～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Located in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, Kozagawa Town is home to the Kozagawa River, known as the cleanest river in the southernmost part of Honshu. Many creatures, such as long-legged shrimp and gobies, live in the clear river, which has been nurtured in a rich natural environment, and the scenery created by the mountains and strange rocks is also a delight to see. Our goal in Kozagawa is to "learn about nature safely and while having fun." Why not enjoy river activities such as canoeing and catching long-legged shrimp and experience the raw sensations of nature? ★The plan contents have changed since 2023★★★This plan does not include river rafting (touring). This is a plan to enjoy canoeing and river activities in safe waters★★*From reservations made on April 9, 2023, junior high school students will be charged adult rates. Thank you for your understanding. [Example of the schedule on the day] ①8:30/13:00 Meeting and reception ↓②9:00/13:30 Explanation and practice Explanation and practice of basic canoeing and rivers (about 1 hour) ↓③Canoeing and river play time You can enjoy river activities such as canoeing and catching lobsters in safe waters. (Equipment for catching lobsters is included in the price) *SUP is not included. ↓⑤12:00/16:30 Return and disbandment After the experience is over, change clothes and disband! *The above is only a model course. The order and content may change depending on the weather, river conditions, and other conditions at the time. [Participant age] 5 to 70 years old *Children under 5 years old can also participate, but please contact us once.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

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 in a kimono tea ceremony. Wear a kimono and experience a tea ceremony in a tea room. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. There is also a plan where you can go out in a kimono after the tea ceremony experience. (Additional charge of 1,100 yen including tax) ~Experience process~ Arrival → Choose a kimono → Dressing and hair styling → Guidance to a Japanese-style room → History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

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 the traditional beauty of Japan in a kimono tea ceremony. Souvenir included. Wear a kimono and experience tea ceremony in a tea room. While learning the spirit of tea ceremony, you will savor the depth of Japanese culture. You can spend an elegant time with Japanese sweets. There is also a plan where you can go out in a kimono after the tea ceremony experience. (Additional charge of 1,100 yen including tax) ~Experience process~ Arrival → Choose a kimono → Dressing and hair styling → Guidance to a Japanese-style room → History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

You can make anpan, a type of bread often eaten by Japanese people, in a Japanese home in 2 hours using a domestic oven. Even beginners are OK! We will teach you how to make bread carefully. Children of elementary school age and above can participate. Reservations can be made for up to 4 people. You may be impressed by the fluffy, freshly baked anpan! You can knead the dough by hand or by machine, so it's interesting to see how the dough changes!

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

A plan to make "Buddha nuts" that bring happiness ☆ You can take the finished work home on the same day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station". You can make it with your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. It is also recommended for interior decoration and gifts.

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

You can make a sachet with aroma ♪ You can choose your favorite aroma scent. You can take the finished work home on that day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station" ☆ You can make your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. Recommended for interior decoration and gifts ~

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.

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

In this plan, one marriage ring will be produced. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so it is easy to make even for the first time. After the regular course process, we will polish it for about 30 minutes and finish it in a high quality ring.

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

Under this plan, you will be able to create your favorite ring, pendant or brooch. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so you can easily make original silver accessories even for the first time. After the regular course, we will polish it for about 30 minutes to finish it into a full-fledged work.

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• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

★You can take a leisurely canoe ride down the Kozagawa River, known as the purest river in the southernmost part of Honshu.★You can experience it with confidence even if it's your first time, as you will be accompanied by an experienced guide! Many creatures such as long-legged shrimp and gobies live in the pure river, which has been nurtured in a rich natural environment, and the scenery created by the mountains and strangely shaped rocks is one of the attractions that will delight those who see it. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the river clearly if the weather is good. While canoeing on the Kozagawa River, you can directly experience the exhilaration of running on the water surface, and sometimes you will be healed by the flow of the river. Why not try such an extraordinary experience? ★★★This plan does not include playing in the river★★★If you would like to canoe and play in the river, please select [Wakayama / Kozagawa] Canoe & River Play Experience (Half-Day) 3-Hour Course) Recommended for Families with Children! [Example of the schedule on the day] ① 8:30/13:00 Meeting/Registration ↓ ② 9:00/13:30 Explanation/Practice Explanation and practice of basic canoe paddling, safety training (about 1 hour) ↓ ③ Canoe touring The guide will lead the way. There are points where you have to paddle firmly to clear the flow. The fun of maneuvering the boat yourself awaits! ↓ ④ Return/Disbandment After the experience is over, change clothes and disband! *The above is only a model course. The order and content may change depending on the weather, river conditions, and other conditions at the time. [Participant age] 8 to 70 years old *Children under 8 years old can also participate, but please contact us for details.

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• Age 10～Age 90
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Koyasan is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1200 years ago. The entire area of Mt. Koya is called ``Kongobu-ji, the head temple.'' In particular, ``Okunoin'' and ``Danjo Garan'' are two of the most sacred places of worship. We will guide you through spots such as Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Koyasan Shichibenten, etc. in the style of a trainee monk. It is also recommended that you experience training in the same way as the former Shugenja, and visit the legends related to Kukai. This experience work is recommended for those who want to learn more about Koyasan. Half day and full day courses are available.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own "Tombodama Strap" 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.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

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 calligraphy to incorporate 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 casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer brush rest.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Experience a dynamic flight from Parapark Kyoto (altitude difference 470m) with a professional instructor. Leave all the control to the instructor behind you and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the air. *Depending on weather conditions, it may be changed to Yagi Tandem (Nishikyoto Paragliding Practice Range 200m or 130m). *Waiting time may be longer depending on the number of people and weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For 2,000 yen (tax included), you can easily experience wearing a kimono or yukata. The normal fee is 3,000 yen (tax included) for women, 4,000 yen (tax included) for men, and 4,000 yen (tax included) for children, but since it's a short-term rental, it's 50% to 62.5% off! ! Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Hanamikoji-dori, a street with cobblestone pavement and the atmosphere of Kyoto's Gion, are just a few minutes' walk away. Recommended for those who wish to experience wearing a yukata. In this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes a set of items necessary for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. You can also rent hair set, makeup, hair ornaments and accessories as an option. Please enjoy Kyoto with friends, couples, and families in kimono to commemorate your visit to Kyoto. * Please see the "Other notes" column for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not allowed to use this facility.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a training experience that condenses the essence of Shushin-ryu Iaijutsu martial arts, supervised by Iaijutsu master Machii Isao, who holds six Guinness World Records and is attracting attention around the world. You can learn the essence of Iaijutsu that is not just a "form" but leads to real combat, along with explanations of the structural theory of the sword and center of gravity manipulation. Instructions will be given by Machii himself or his disciples, so even beginners can experience it safely and carefully. Recommended for those who are interested in Iaijutsu and swordsmanship, and those who want to experience the essence of martial arts. Even if you only have a short time to experience the "real thing," your view of martial arts will change completely. It is a precious moment to experience the technique, theory, spirit, and soul of the samurai. Please step into the world of Machii Isao's martial arts and experience it with your eyes and body.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

A plan limited to C-card (license) holders! 2 boat dives! Beginners to advanced, solo participants are also welcome! Let's go explore the beautiful sea of ​​Shirahama! *If we determine that you have a gap in diving according to our standards, we may not be able to accept you for regular diving. In that case, please take a refresher course. Please understand that this is a decision for safety. ◎ Departure time ① 10:00 ② 11:30 ③ 13:00 ④ 14:30 * Please choose two time slots from the above. Please fill it out when making a reservation. We will adjust it as much as possible, but due to the sea conditions, the number of guides, and the capacity of the boat, we may not be able to meet your request. There is a possibility of sudden changes. In that case, we will contact you by the day before. Thank you for your understanding. * It is common to have a break and meal in between, and 10:00 and 13:00 or 11:30 and 14:30. *Continuous morning or afternoon boarding, 11:30 and 13:00 boarding, etc. are also possible, but please understand that after returning to port, there will only be a tank change and a toilet break (about 10 minutes). *Continuous boarding is a bit of a hard schedule, so it is not recommended for beginners or those who are prone to seasickness. (Continuous boarding may occur depending on the sea conditions.) ◎Schedule example {10:00 and 13:00 departure} *Please contact us for other schedules. Gather at 9:00. Application, briefing, equipment setting. ↓ Move to port at 9:55. ↓ Depart at 10:00. It takes about 5 to 20 minutes to reach the point. ↓ Return to port at 11:30. Tank change, change of clothes. ↓ Break, meal. ↓ Change of clothes, move to port at 12:50. ↓ Depart at 13:00. ↓ Return to port at 14:30. Equipment cleaning, shower, makeup, etc. ↓ Log entry around 15:00. Settlement (if paying on site). ↓ End around 16:30.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Perfect for couples, friends, families, etc. We also recommend cherry blossom viewing in a kimono ♪ You can also use the Go To Travel “Regional Coupon”! Optional hair styling is also available at a low price of 1,000 yen♪ Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto in Japanese clothes at a reasonable price! With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. About 2 minutes walk to Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Chion-in Temple are also within walking distance! Since it's located in Gion, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants nearby♪ Moreover, the bus stop is right nearby, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a great student discount plan. Would you like to go sightseeing in Kyoto as a beautiful Japanese-style beauty? You can use it for 3,500 yen (tax included) including hair set ♪ The regular price is 4,000 yen (tax included), so it's a reasonable 12.5% ​​off! ! This plan is available only to students. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. Dressing and hair-doing only takes about an hour, so you can leisurely explore the sights in your kimono until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Make-up, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Enjoy Kyoto in Japanese clothing to commemorate your student life. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto as a lovely Japanese-style couple! This plan allows couples to wear kimono at a discount of 20% off. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Couples can enjoy Kyoto in Japanese attire as a souvenir of Kyoto. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 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

★The adventure course has been renewed and reopened since August 2024. "Forest Adventure Okukannabe" is a nature-friendly outdoor park located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. Guests will wear a special safety belt called a "harness" and go around the various courses set up in the trees on their own. The experience lasts approximately 120 minutes. The number of the most popular ZIP slides has been increased, making it a course that everyone can enjoy. *Please fill in the number of children, ages, and heights in the other requests and inquiries section. Please contact us by phone for more details.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Hand forming, is a ceramic art experience plan that can pottery making in the Tatara making or a full-fledged electric potter's wheel, such as your favorite recipe,. Cups and dishes, Model can be made a thing you want to make of their own, such as vases. To work with a handmade seems to taste a hand forming and Tatara building, so you can make the works of uniform finish in the electric potter's wheel, please try to challenge the things you want to make of your own.

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30 / 14:30

Wazuka-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, is the main producing area of Uji tea, and it is also known as the "chagenkyo" because of the beauty of its tea plantations. In Wazuka Town, a guided tea plantation walk for about 1 hour. The scenery that you can see while walking is definitely on Instagram ☆ After having enjoyed the story about tea with such scenery, we will carefully brew the Uji tea produced in Wazuka, which is recommended at that time. You'll be amazed at the scent and taste. Please enjoy it with a Japanese-style confectionery shop made in Wazuka Town.

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• Age 2～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

Have you ever seen a colorful bear-shaped figure? This is a new type of art called "bear art" that you can enjoy by dripping acrylic paint onto a figure! By combining your favorite colors from over a dozen different colors, you can create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of art that no one else will have! In addition to the 23cm figure, we carry 10 types of figures, including a large 33cm figure! We also have keychain-sized accessories that can be used every day, so please create your own art piece with a figure of your favorite shape!

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• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is an experience plan where you can touch a Japanese sword in a real martial arts dojo and learn martial arts. You can participate with peace of mind as you will be safely and carefully instructed by a qualified practitioner of the Yushin-ryu sword technique of the Koryu Iaido Dojo. The "Armored Warrior/Warrior" course will be an experience in which you will wear the martial arts uniform provided by our facility. (For women, we also have feminine kimonos like the one in the photo♪) You will wear our "armor". We also have a "tachi" sword for the armor, which will make your photos and videos look even better! If you wish, you can practice swinging and test cutting while wearing the "armor". You will experience the "swordsmanship", "iaido", "standing and maneuvering" and "test cutting" of the Yushin-ryu sword technique. Please enjoy the real SAMURAI that you can never experience anywhere else! <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on points to note during the experience, etc. ・Samurai altar greeting ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on proper manners ⇨ Watch the head of the family demonstrate his kata ⇨ Watch a high-ranking swordsman perform straw cutting ・Experience wearing armor ・Match experience with a high-ranking swordman *The match experience is a 3-minute mock battle while wearing armor ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Finally, a trip to the sword shop to view the swords Total time: approximately 60-80 minutes

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