Things to do in Kansai Page 8

• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

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

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Activities,1➤Learning CalligraphyResignation is literally a person's resignation from this world, or the words he writes to say goodbye to this world as he prepares to die. They are his last words,In this plan, you will write a letter of resignation to prepare for death before going to war in the Warring States Period, when life and were death always next to each other.Highlight 01➤Decide on the last character. reflect on your life and think carefully about it.➤Practice basic brush strokes and the stroke order of the chosen kanji.Activities,2One character for resignationReflecting on your life so far, imagine a story about whom and what kind of feelings you would like to leave behind, and think about the character composition (design) of your last character in this world.- Highlight 02➤With an oversized brush, more than five times larger than usual, the artist puts his soul into creating a powerful, fragile, and beautiful single character on a 150cm x 150cm sheet of paper. By expressing the whole body dynamically, the artist can freely manipulate the oversized brush.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Land Pass Lake Biwa Fishing Guide Service. In search of memorable fish, we will guide you on a bass board for a day. We will chase big fish all over Lake Biwa and fish. (Time required: about 8 hours) ~Experience flow~ (One day) 7:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board. 8:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 8:15 Fishing lecture at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. 8:45 Aiming for the target The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to catch in warm seasons, and you can catch big fish in cold seasons.) * Lunch break is on the boat on the lake. Or you can take a rest at a restaurant. 16:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move from point to point, aiming for targets, and finally return to the marina by boat.

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• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

This is a sea kayaking experience where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. The sea in the morning calm is very calm and mirror-like. Why not get up early and paddle out on such a sea? It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. Dog life jackets are available, so dogs can also participate. *The start time changes depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

After the experience, you will receive a special Lapin mackerel sandwich and a drink. This is a sea kayaking experience with breakfast included, where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. Please enjoy your meal in the cafe space with the sea spreading out in front of you! *The time of the event will change depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Why not enjoy a luxurious feeling by having the calm sea all to yourself? Take a walk on the sea watching the sunset from the famous "Hashigui Rock"! You can spend time together in a two-seater kayak while taking photos. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. *We will go out to the sea at sunset time. We will watch the sunset in the calm sea. *The sun will set behind the mountains, so you will not be able to see it sinking into the horizon. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about. ③ Start of the experience: Paddle around Hashigui Rock and enjoy the calm sea of ​​the evening. You can take photos at the sunset point. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can take a shower (hot water 3 minutes for 200 yen). ★ Free photo service!

• With Pets
• For Groups

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

"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 14:00

Why don't you go out in the beautiful nature? Kinki, Kansai area so Rafting If you Kyoto The Hozu River is recommended Dansen. Kyoto About 30 minutes by train from the city, about 40 minutes by car and Kinki easily. Kansai Popular spots where you can enjoy the great outdoors Kyoto It is Hozugawa. About 2 hours Rafting The tour is full of content. Even if the name of the big torrent is just eight, the small torrent is about twenty. Kyoto You can experience it at the Hozu River.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Beginners, women and children are welcome! First of all, the owner will instruct you to stand on the board! Many women are also participating! Reservations for one person are also welcome!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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

Make your kimono more gorgeous with lace accessories! It is a plan that also includes a crochet down hair set and a ribbon. Recommended plan for those who want to enjoy in a different atmosphere from the usual kimono! Return is until 17:30. You can change to next day return or home delivery return as an option. The additional hair set on the day is 2200 yen (tax included). It may not be available depending on the reservation status, so advance reservation is recommended.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 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

It may not be enough just to visit famous places in Kyoto ... Walking around Kyoto in kimono is very popular among couples and women ♪ You can come to the store empty-handed on the day and go sightseeing in kimono for a day! Enjoy wonderful memories in Kyoto while strolling around the cherry blossoms in spring, the riverbed in summer, and the famous spots for autumn leaves in autumn. Return is until 17:30. You can change to next day return or home delivery return as an option. The additional hair set on the day is 2200 yen (tax included). It may not be available depending on the reservation status, so advance reservation is recommended.

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• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

★You can try diving in the sea of Kushimoto, which has a coral reef designated by the Ramsar Convention. (No license required) ★The sea of Kushimoto, which benefits from the Kuroshio Current, is full of beautiful scenery such as various fish, marine life, and corals. Why not go and meet the creatures living in the natural sea? ★Families, groups, couples, and individuals are all welcome! ★We have amenities such as shampoo and body soap, shower rooms, and changing rooms! ~Experience flow~ (Example) 8:45 Meet and fill out the necessary documents Come to the meeting place. (If you would like a pick-up, we will pick you up) 9:00 Lecture & preparation We will give you a lecture on the knowledge and skills necessary for diving that you have learned in advance at the store. 9:30 Move to the diving point Put on a suit and move to the diving point. 9:40 Practice in shallow water. Before diving, you will practice how to use the equipment and how to swim underwater. We will take the time to gradually get used to the water. 10:00 GO to the underwater world! After getting used to the water, you will experience a 30-minute underwater walk. You can rest assured because the instructor is always nearby! 11:30 Return to the store, change clothes and disband After the dive, you will receive a book in which you can write your diving data as proof that you have dived! You can take it home as a memento. Frequently asked questions Q. Is it okay if I can't swim? A. Yes, it's okay! Diving can be enjoyed regardless of whether you are good at swimming or not. The instructor will support you well, so don't worry. Q. I'm nervous because it's my first time, can I keep up? A. Don't worry. We will carefully lecture you on land, from how to use the equipment to how to breathe. Even after entering the sea, we will carefully support each person according to their needs. Q. Are there any conditions for participation? A. Anyone over 10 years old and in good health can participate. Depending on your medical history, you may not be able to participate, so if you are worried, please consult us in advance. Q. What clothes should I wear? A. It will be smooth if you come wearing a swimsuit underneath. There are no special clothing regulations for summer. Please do not forget to bring your swimsuit and sandals. Q. Can I wear glasses or contact lenses? A. Hard contact lenses are not allowed, but soft contact lenses can be worn as is. If you are concerned about your eyesight, please let us know in advance. Q. Will the tour be held on rainy days? A. If it rains and there are no problems with the sea conditions, the tour will be held. However, if safety cannot be ensured due to the influence of waves or wind, the tour may be canceled or the date may be changed. Q. Can I participate if I am on my period? A. You can participate as long as you are in good health. If you are unsure, please let us know in advance.

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• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

Nogawa Nature School will advance to Kansai. This tour will be hosted by Ryo from the Tokyo school and staff member Muro from Kyoto. Meet at Kyoto Station, and reserve a business hotel for each person. This is a car-only trip to the river. The next day, we will depart at 7:00 and search for Japanese pond turtles in the Lake Biwa water system. The main focus of the Kyoto tour is observing the giant salamander, a natural monument. In addition, we will guide you to several points in Kyoto and capture aquatic insects, amphibians, red-bellied newts, and river crabs. The main tour is at night, but the next day, we will search for Japanese pond turtles by rummaging around the Lake Biwa water system from the morning. We look forward to your participation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 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

*:.｡..｡.:* (Women only) Great deals for students!! Student discount plan★*:.｡..｡.:* For students, you can choose your favorite grade from standard yukata to retro yukata. It's a great deal! ! Hair sets are usually included in the plan price for 2,200 yen! Please choose your favorite hair set from the designated catalog. You can bring your belongings empty-handed! (* Please present your student ID card, commuter pass, school homeroom app, etc.) Additional options can be selected at the store on the day. (Please pay for additional options on the day at the store.) 〇Return ・Rental on the day is until 17:30.・A late fee of 1,100 yen (including tax) per person will be charged for returns between 17:30 and 18:00. *Additional nights will be rented for 2,200 yen (including tax) per person until 17:30 the next day. ♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜～Why choose “Rental Kimono Basara”～① Free dressing! Dressing is done by a professional dresser. It's free of course! ② Plenty of accessories! We have a wide variety of items such as hairpins and lace accessories to make your yukata look cute. Enjoy your own original style by arranging it in various ways. ③ We will store your luggage! We also accept luggage storage so that you can enjoy walking around town in a light yukata. Customers who rent yukata can keep one piece of luggage free of charge. ④ The student discount plan usually includes a hair set worth 2,200 yen! VASARA's stylist will make you even cuter. Choose your favorite hairstyle from our catalog! *.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜※Student discount plans cannot be used for men's reservations. Please make a reservation from the men's plan. *Makeup is not included.

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• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

At "Kimono Rental VASARA Sensoji Store," we offer various plans that allow you to come empty-handed, change into your favorite kimono or yukata, and stroll around. This plan does not specify a time, so you can come any time between 10:00 and 16:00, so you can enjoy renting a yukata more casually♪ *It is possible that the store is full when you visit. In that case, we will give you priority as soon as the reception is ready. *If you wait outside the store, please do not cause any inconvenience to the neighborhood. *The time you select when making a reservation will be used as a guideline. You can come at any time between 10:00 and 16:00, so please be careful when you come.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

The beginner, it is more and one person welcome woman! First owner will guidance firm to stand on top of the cool board! There two sets, of which one set will show you live a slip of the instructor! Also You have our number join us towards the woman, please join us feel free to because it is also OK for one person.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

Beginners, women and one person are welcome! First of all, the owner will teach you how to stand on a cool new board! Many women are also participating, and even one person is OK, so please feel free to come.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Reserved for groups only! It doesn't matter how long each person skis, you can have fun just with your friends♪ If you spend 15 minutes per person, 6 people should take about 2 times each! Of course, for beginners, I will give a lecture on how to stand! Of course, wake surfing is also OK. All rentals such as boards are OK! All you have to do is bring your swimsuit and towel! Let's enjoy summer!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Reserved for groups only! It doesn't matter how long each person skis, you can have fun just with your friends♪ If you spend 10 minutes per person, it's about 2 times for 4 people! Of course, for beginners, I will give a lecture on how to stand! Of course, wake surfing is also OK. All rentals such as boards are OK! All you have to do is bring your swimsuit and towel! Let's enjoy summer!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Reserved for groups only! It doesn't matter how many minutes each person skis, you can have fun with just your friends. Of course, for beginners, I will give a lecture on how to stand! Rental of all boards etc. is OK! All you have to do is bring your swimsuit and towel! Let's enjoy summer!

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 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

Recommended for those who want to sightsee in Kyoto in a hakama style that has a retro and Taisho romantic feel. Nowadays, going out in a hakama is a trend in Kyoto! Additions such as lace collars, lace obi belts, ribbons, etc. can be added on the day (extra charge).Returns must be made by 5:30 pm. As an option, you can change to next day return or home delivery. Additional hair styling on the day is 2,200 yen (tax included). Advance reservations are recommended as availability may vary depending on reservation status.

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• 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 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 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

The retro yukata outfit recommended by VASARA is a versatile outfit that fulfills all your needs, such as "I want to look delicate," "I want to look good in style," and "I want to look like a small face." A set of kimono (yukata, obi, kimono bag, clogs, hairpin) and a hair set (standard) are included.

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• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 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

This plan includes yukata rental, dressing, and hair set service. You can come to the store empty-handed on the day, and you can go sightseeing in a yukata for a day!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 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

Just visiting Kyoto's famous spots may not be enough... Walking around Kyoto in a kimono is very popular among couples and women.You can come empty-handed on the day and enjoy sightseeing all day in a kimono! You can also choose a yukata in summer (mid-May to mid-September)! Make wonderful memories in your dream city of Kyoto while strolling through famous spots for cherry blossoms in spring, riverbeds in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. Returns are accepted until 5:30 p.m. As an option, you can change to next day return or home delivery. Additional hair styling on the day is 2,200 yen (tax included). Advance reservations are recommended as availability may vary depending on reservation status.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Women's kimono rental ¥ 2,500 includes kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! The price is the lowest in Kyoto city with no additional charge. It's so convenient that you can come empty-handed. You can choose from a wide variety of kimonos, so it's going to be a really fun day. . ~ Flow of experience ~ ➀ Reception about 5 minutes Let's keep shoes and luggage and prepare to choose kimono lightly ♪ ② Kimono selection about 10 minutes Choose your favorite one from many kimonos ♪ ③ Dressing about 10 minutes Gentle dressing staff will quickly dress you so that you don't feel tired ④ Hair setting about 10 minutes Choose your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories and pay about 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag and sandals and pay ⑥ Make a payment We will take a picture of the customer before departure ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

We rent electric machine guns (air guns). Aim at the placed target and take your time with your handgun... You can aim one shot at a time, or you can mow it down all at once with a machine gun sweep. It's also fun to have two guns and feel like the main character in a movie or game! It's OK to print out a photo of someone you hate...and use it! Let's get rid of your daily frustrations.At our store, you can have fun and relieve stress with 3 types of stress relief plans. Many of our customers enjoy playing airguns and then move on to the destructive entertainment of smashing things into pieces. Air gun shooting (20 minutes) 3 targets + fixed + 200 BB bullets 2,200 yen *Upgrading the size of targets, BB bullets, and plan can be added as an option at the store *(Cash only)

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• Age 6～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Destroy things and relieve stress! In this plan, you can use tools to break 10 kg of electrical appliances and bottles per person. Would you like to get rid of the accumulated stress and feel refreshed?

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