Things to do in Kansai Page 3

• Age 0～Age 99
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Become a Sushi Master in Kawaramachi, Kyoto!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Kyoto!■COURSE ・Nigiri-Sushi Making Experience Course -9 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 3 pieces of Gunkan-maki■SCHEDULE 90-min. session. After a lecture on the history of Japanese cuisine and Sushi, you'll get hands-on experience making Sushi, and then enjoy eating the Sushi you've made! ■LOCATION Just a 5-min. walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. on the Hankyu- Line! The area is filled with plenty of convenient shops for shopping, making it easy to fit into your itinerary! ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Kyoto! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・We only accommodate shellfish allergies (octopus and squid can be substituted). ・We do not offer special dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or halal diets.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Become a Sushi Master in Namba, Osaka!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Osaka!■COURSE ・Temari-Sushi Making Experience Course -10 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 2 pieces ofGunkan-maki-What's Temari Sushi? Beautifully crafted, bite-sized sushi shaped like small decorative balls. Topped with colorful ingredients such as fresh fish, vegetables, or egg. Temari-Sushi is popular for its elegant appearance and is often served at celebrations or special occasions. ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Osaka! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・We only accommodate shellfish allergies (octopus and squid can be substituted). ・We do not offer special dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or halal diets.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Become a Sushi Master in Namba Dotonbori, Osaka!We offer a rare "Sushi Making Experience". Join our class and create unforgettable memories in lively Osaka Dotonbori!■COURSE ・Nigiri-Sushi Making Experience Course -9 pieces of Nigiri-Sushi & 3 pieces of Gunkan-maki■SCHEDULE 90-min. session. After a lecture on the history of Japanese cuisine and sushi, you'll get hands-on experience making sushi, and then enjoy eating the sushi you've made! ■LOCATION Just a 3-min. walk from Namba Sta. on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line! The area is filled with plenty of convenient shops for shopping, making it easy to fit into your itinerary! ■OUR STAFFS Our staff is the friendliest in Osaka! They speak English very fluently.! Important Notes!・We only accommodate shellfish allergies (octopus and squid can be substituted). ・We do not offer special dishes for vegetarians, vegans, or halal diets.

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• Age 4～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎About our class Our sushi making experience cooking class started in Tokyo in 2023. The theme is "Japanese food" and "experience". We started with the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture and sushi making with people from all over the world! Let's enjoy the ramen making experience together in Japan! I look forward to seeing you in Japan! ! ▶︎Menu, schedule It's about 1 hour. Let's enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets while making your own matcha! ▶︎Location Our cooking class is located in the center of Osaka! Osaka is a popular tourist destination in Japan where history and culture remain strong and everyone wants to visit once. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Osaka before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructor, staff All cooking classes are held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! It will surely be an unforgettable memory!

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• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

Recommended for customers who want to learn authentic tea ceremony You can learn authentic tea ceremony from a tea ceremony master who has a very difficult qualification. The tea ceremony master in charge was the person in charge of the famous temple tea ceremony. This is a popular class that many customers from Japan and abroad visit in search of this tea ceremony master. We receive many reservations from customers every month. The class is famous and has 6 classrooms in Osaka and Kyoto. Currently, we teach Japanese culture in classrooms, schools, companies, hotels, and community activities. It has been highly evaluated as an authentic cultural class by world-famous 5-star hotels and companies. Achievements 5-star class with more than 1,000 reviews on other activity sites, and many awards. The classroom facility is an authentic tea room. We also have a special tea room that can only be used at our classroom. You can do it at this experience price. It is a price that can only be done at our classroom. In recent years, prices have been rising in countries around the world, but the price of our classroom in Japan has not changed since the old days. About the "Tea Ceremony Experience" (1) You can only learn here (2) Etiquette * Please apply for this plan with the number of people who will be entering the room (we ask that those who only want to observe refrain from doing so)

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• Age 2～Age 99
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• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

We have received many reservations for Japanese culture experiences this month as well. We have also received offers from the world's most highly rated 5-star hotels and inquiries from people who saw our offer in the city's newsletter. Classroom PR A popular class that attracts many customers from Japan and overseas. When you search for "Japanese culture", the top-ranking classes are located in Kyoto and Osaka. We are currently promoting Japanese culture in classes, schools, hotels, community activities, and other ways to contribute to the local community. About the "Kimono Dressing Experience" (1) Select a yukata and obi (2) Dressing *Please apply for this plan based on the number of people who will be entering the room (we do not accept people who are just looking to observe)

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

To all foreign tourists, you can write your name in Kanji. You can write it yourself. The instructor will take your hand and write it in an instant. This is the first step to getting interested in calligraphy.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

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 calligraphy, which incorporates 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 in a casual atmosphere.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

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 calligraphy, which incorporates 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. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 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 located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. 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.

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• Age 14～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

Walk around Uji, the ancient capital of Kyoto, in a kimono. Feel free to wear a kimono and go out to tourist spots such as long-established tea shops, the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage Site (World Cultural Heritage Site), and Ujikami Shrine. You are sure to find a kimono design that suits your taste. You can choose from a wide variety of new and beautiful kimonos and cute yukatas, all available for rental at a low price starting from 3,990 yen (tax included). For a limited time, we also offer a student discount plan. Our experienced dressing staff will consult with you on casual kimonos, yukatas, and popular antique kimonos. Find a kimono that suits you and enjoy a stroll around Uji with friends, parents and children, or as a couple.

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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 10～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Experience beauty and skill through traditional calligraphy in Ninenzaka, the ancient capital of Kyoto. In the quiet space of Ninenzaka, overflowing with atmosphere, enjoy the beauty of calligraphy and spend a relaxing time. We provide careful instruction and an enjoyable learning environment so that even beginners can participate with confidence. Contents of the calligraphy experience Kangetsu's calligraphy experience course is designed to allow beginners and foreigners to enjoy learning about the charm of traditional Japanese culture and calligraphy. The aim is to acquire solid calligraphy skills from the basics while experiencing Japanese culture. Through Japanese calligraphy, let's put our feelings into each and every stroke and create our own unique work.

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