Things to do in Kansai Page 16

• 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 13～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

★About the lampshade This plan is to make a pyramid-shaped lampshade using shells and marine glass (recycled glass) that have washed up on the shore. ●What is Seaborn Art? There are many driftwood on the shore, and among them are many treasures = "gifts from the sea", where they washed up. We named it "Sea Born Art" because it is "art born from the sea". ●What shall we make? We will make a lampshade by stacking marine glass (recycled glass). This is the most popular class. When you turn on the light, a fantastic sea world will spread out. ●Even if you are a beginner, please feel free to join us ☆ Our staff will support you carefully in our homely classroom, so please feel free to join us alone, with friends, or with children ♪ *You can take home the work you created on the day. Please bring a bag with a sturdy bottom to take it home.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

Electric cross bike rentals. Enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, where you can feel nature, or in Otsu city, which is full of historical sites, according to your preferences. We rent authentic cross bikes that can be used for long-distance cycling, and are well-maintained by professional mechanics so you can ride with confidence. 1. Rental (from 9:00): After check-in, we will explain how to operate the bicycle. We will ask for your ID to confirm your identity. 2. Return (until 17:00): Please return by closing time.

• Age 6～Age 66
• 3～4 hours

This course is at the source of the Yoshino River, and the water is so clear! Put on a wetsuit, life jacket, and helmet, and splash around in the water with your kids! This is a program that is mainly for children to enjoy, but is also popular with adults. *Participation requirements: 1st grade and above (children who are not good at putting their face in the water may not be able to participate yet.)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience Kyoto's local cuisine "tea soba making" for 1 to 200 people. Wazuka Town, which is located in the center of Kansai and has good access, will be the experience venue. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Japan and has tea plantations as far as the eye can see. You can experience making tea soba by actually kneading Wazuka tea, a specialty of Wazuka-cho, into soba. It will be a valuable experience where you can feel the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can eat the freshly made tea soba noodles. It is an experience that also serves as a meal, and is recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. In addition, Wazukacho will arrive at Nara Park in about 30 minutes, so it is easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. In addition, we can also guide you through the experience of making Kyoto udon, a local dish of Kyoto. Please try the local cuisine experience where you can feel the history firsthand while having fun with everyone. Many groups are welcome, and we can accommodate up to 200 people.

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

You can make an aroma cup that you can enjoy the scent ♪ You can choose the scent of your favorite aroma. 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 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 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 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 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

It is an experience of making moss balls in the Karasuma area of Kyoto. It will be held at our flower shop in front of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. (In the case of a group, move to a nearby facility) It is popular with both men and women from elementary school age and above. You can easily do it by kneading the soil, rolling it, and adding moss! No scissors are used, so anyone can use it. The moss balls that give you a feeling of "Japanese" that is typical of Kyoto are excellent for healing.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 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

*Many free options we are proud of* Easy-to-understand pricing for unlimited processing within a set time! ・Various surface texture processing such as hammering, roughening, design hammering, and stone processing *2 Some processing cannot be done depending on the thickness and design. *Paid options* □Twist processing + 2000 yen □Engraving 10 characters + 500 yen □Engraving 10 characters or more + 1000 yen ・For larger sizes with wrist sizes of 18 cm to 20 cm, + 500 yen, 20 cm to 21 cm + 1000 yen. We can make a bangle that fits perfectly to you! [Brass] ■3mm 3,500 yen■4mm 4,500 yen■5mm 5,500 yen■6mm 6,500 yen■7mm 7,500 yen■■Sharp bangle "Thin" 6,900 yen "Thick" 7,900 yen[Silver 925]□Square wire 2mm 8,900 yen ~□Square wire 2.5mm 11,900 yen ~□Flat wire 4mm width 11,900 yen ~□Flat wire 5mm width 12,900 yen ~□Flat wire 6mm width 14,900 yen ~□Flat wire 7mm width 16,900 yen ~■■Caution! 1※For wrist sizes 18~19cm, we will charge +500 yen, and for wrist sizes 20~21cm, we will charge +1000 yen. ■■※Compatible sizes up to 21cm※We handcraft materials such as alloys and rod-shaped shapes. The width may vary slightly. *Even if you have prepaid online, you can pay the difference at the store on the day, so please consider it after seeing it in person! (All prices include tax.) 〇 Women can also make matching items ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 On the day, you can choose your favorite material, width, shape, finish, etc. in your preferred combination. 〇 A shiny mirror finish, a polishing method to give an antique look, and an ancient surface finish called tsuchime (hammered finish) are also possible. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of the bracelet. [2] You can choose your preference from the base metal, width, shape, and finish. [3] It is made from a material in the state of a flat rod. The customer can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, or add a texture of their choice. [4] You can stamp your favorite letters and alphanumeric characters. [5] The letters are processed to make them stand out by blackening them. (No processing is available on-site. Same price) [6] The customer will bend the bracelet. The staff will finish it off with some finishing touches. Access: 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" 2nd floor of the building next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin 15 minutes walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the subway Many paid parking lots nearby

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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 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 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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• Age 1～Age 88
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 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

A kimono rental shop located a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Guidance available in Chinese, English, Russian and Chinese. In addition to kimonos, they also rent yukatas, lace kimonos, furisode, high-grade furisode, homongi, men's and children's kimonos/yukatas.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

You can experience the "Chanoyu" tea ceremony, a comprehensive art form of Japanese culture, in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, where a teacher will prepare the tea and you can also make the tea yourself. For this plan, you will come to Yumeyakata Gojo store, change into your kimono, and then move to the venue for the tea ceremony experience, Yumeyakata Oike Bettei, by yourself. As it takes 1.5 hours to dress and style your hair, if you arrive at 10:00, the tea ceremony experience will be from 12:00 to 13:00. After the tea ceremony experience, you can use the kimono as it is. Please return it to Yumeyakata Gojo store by 17:30.

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• Age 1～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Perfect Customized Mini Yoga Retreat for you / with your friends, your family…Private Yoga class in a Japanese style tatami room .Yoga class is all levels.And you can biring your kids.

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• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Perfect Customized Mini Yoga Retreat for you / with your friends, your family…Private Yoga class in a Japanese style tatami room .Yoga class is all levels.And you can biring your kids.

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• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Perfect Customized Mini Yoga Retreat for you / with your friends, your family…Private Yoga class in a Japanese style tatami room .Yoga class is all levels.And you can biring your kids.

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• Age 13～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

This tour is an adventure tour that combines the mysterious world of Shugendo with the thrill of cave exploration. There are many caves and waterfalls in the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, and it has long been considered a sacred place for people who practice asceticism in the mountains. You can experience the beauty of nature and the depth of history by visiting the waterfalls and caves where ancient ascetics practiced. In particular, by exploring inside a cave, you can experience the sensation of entering the womb of the earth with all five senses, touch the mysteries of nature, and refresh your mind and body while being surrounded by a ``silent and mysterious'' atmosphere. **What is Shugendo? **Shugendo is a unique religious culture that incorporates elements of Buddhism and Shintoism into traditional Japanese ascetic practices, and values a sense of unity with nature. Mountains are considered sacred places, and asceticism is carried out in nature. Ascetics are called ``Yamabushi'' and aim for spiritual growth through meditation, waterfall training (asceticism where you are hit by a waterfall), asceticism in caves, etc. Shugendo, born from gratitude for being alive amidst the blessings of nature, is based on the idea that one can be reborn once again through rigorous training in nature. Caves have also been used as training sites. 1. **Arrival at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and Briefing**: - After arriving at Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base, you will receive a briefing on the tour overview, safety, and the cultural significance of the places you will visit. 2. **Introduction to Dragonfly Falls Hike**: - Visit Dragonfly Falls, which was also a training site for Shugendo, located a one-minute drive from Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base. Here, you will experience the training of Shugendo and how to face nature, including waterfalls. 3. **Lunch Break**: Have lunch at the park below Dragonfly Falls 4. **Preparing for Expedition**: - Return to Yoiyoi Nishikawa Base and prepare your exploration gear. Once you are ready, you will drive in your guide's car for about 15 minutes to the parking lot near the cave. 5. **Start of cave exploration**: - After arriving at the parking lot, the cave exploration will begin. The exploration begins by searching for the entrance of the cave. Please discover the cave with your own hands. In order to enjoy the cave exploration empty-handed, your luggage will be left in the car and your guide will take care of your valuables other than your smartphone. 6. **Cave exploration**:7. **Response after cave exploration**: - Return to the same parking lot and change from your dirty equipment. 8. **Hot spring bath**: - After the cave exploration, you can enjoy a hot spring bath. We will provide face towels. Please spend some time relaxing and soothing your tired body in the hot spring. 9. **Pick-up and disbandment**:

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Enjoy a luxurious 15-minute flight over Osaka's major tourist sites from the sky. This course is packed with sights, including Universal Studios Japan (USJ), Tsutenkaku, Osaka Castle, and the buildings of Umeda. Enjoy a luxurious and memorable heli tour 600 meters above ground, higher than any building in Osaka.

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:50

Welcome to KYOTO, Japan!Let's dive into and discover Kyoto's kaleidoscope of sights and sounds.Explore as many as 12 attractions in the city on this full day tour.We take you to the must-see sights and also show you the hidden gems of each location.Let's stroll the city on foot and by metro like a local for the day.Transportation and the street in the area are very complicated, even for the Japanese.However, all guide ours were born and raised in Japan, have lived for a long time close to the area, and are well-trained expert locals.So, we can take you to so many places, at the best time, within a limited timeframe.We recommend you join our tour on your first day in Tokyo. Because, you can learn not only about sights, but also about Japanese history, culture, society, ways of thinking, values ​​and even about local etiquette, how to take public transportations, our everyday life.But above all, the best part of traveling is good food.JR Saga-Arashiyama station at 8:50Arashiyama, Randen Tram Line, Ryoan-ji Temple, Sushi-go-round(lunch, Ramen, Kara-Age, Beer), Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-zaka slope, Kiyomizu Temple, Sanneizaka, Yasaka Pagoda, Gion area, Gion shopping street

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• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Perfect Customized Mini Yoga Retreat for you / with your friends, your family…Private Yoga class in a Japanese style tatami room .Yoga class is all levels.And you can biring your kids.

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

We have seasonal pop-ups such as creatures, plants and insects, zodiac signs, chicks and helmets associated with Kumano and Ryujin Village. Materials and tools are available, so you don't need to prepare anything and you can enjoy it easily. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Choose what to make and materials ②When using a cutter Explanation of how to use the cutter and safety guidance ③Cut according to the sketch ④Fold according to the explanation. ⑤ Apply adhesive in order and assemble.

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