Things to do in Kansai Page 10

• Age 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

This tour takes you around Nishiki Market in Kyoto and experiences making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls in a traditional Kyomachiya. While walking through Nishiki Market, bustling with local people, with an English-speaking guide, you will learn about seasonal ingredients and the unique food culture of Kyoto. After that, move to a quiet Kyomachiya and taste carefully selected local Kyoto sake. Then, try making home-cooked meals and sushi rolls with a Japanese host. You can have a warm experience as if you were invited into a Japanese home kitchen. Even if you are a beginner at cooking, you can do it. We will carefully support you in English, so please feel free to join us. This tour is perfect for families with small children and travelers who want to experience local life. Let's enjoy the taste and life of Kyoto together! ~Schedule for the day~①MeetingWe will wait in front of the Silver Monument at Kyoto Daimaru. ②Walk around Nishiki MarketWe will tour Nishiki Market with a guide. ③Nishiki Tenmangu ShrineWe will pray at the god that watches over Nishiki Market. ④After arriving at the Kyomachiya, we will have a sake tasting experience. We will experience tasting the local Kyoto sake prepared by the host. ⑤Home-cooked meals and sushi rolls experience in a KyomachiyaCooking experience with the host. Making your own sushi rolls is something special.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

Why not make a wonderful cup as a memory of your Kyoto trip? This plan is characterized by its short experience time of about 20 minutes (15 minutes for the experience + 5 minutes for writing your address and choosing the color). You can feel free to try it out to make memories between sightseeing. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination where the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape of the cup you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, make your desired shape. (Experience time is approximately 15 minutes) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered in one and a half to two months.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Ride a water tuber and enjoy water attractions! Run around and relieve stress! ◎There are clean shower rooms and shower rooms◎◎You can enjoy the outdoor pool in the facility at any time before or after the experience (summer only)♪◎The experience fee includes facility usage fees, parking fees, etc., so no additional fees are required. !

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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

An electric potter's wheel experience where you concentrate on shaping the spinning clay. Even a slight distortion can cause the shape to collapse, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide you with the maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is wonderful. [Experience flow] ① When the reservation time comes, enter the store and leave your luggage. ② When you sit down, fill in the address of the destination to which the finished product will be sent. ③ Before the experience, please tell the staff "the shape and size of the vessel you want to make". ④ The experience starts. Slowly and carefully stretch the clay vertically. ⑤ Once the clay is firmly stretched thinly, you can freely make any shape you like. (The experience time is about 45 minutes. 2 to 4 pieces are the guideline) ⑥ Please feel free to ask us to take photos with your smartphone during the experience. ⑦ After the experience, choose two pieces to be fired (firing the third piece and beyond costs an additional 2,000 yen per piece). ⑧ Your work will be carefully fired by the craftsmen of Zuikogama and delivered to you in one and a half to two months.

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

We will make a moss terrarium using a glass container with a diameter of 11 cm. The lid is made of glass with a knob. Recommended points: ① Plant moss in the container and place stones to create your own natural landscape. It comes with a special lid, so you only need to water it a few times a month. It can last for several years. ② It is perfect for decorating your desk or living room, or as a gift. ③ We will give you clear and careful advice while communicating with you, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. *You can add figures to your work as an option. (From 220 yen/piece including tax) If you would like to do so, please ask during the lesson. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴■About the plan15 cm diameter container plan■If two people make a reservation and the desired plans are different, please make a reservation for each person for each plan. ■Experience time: 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes■Experience start time: 13:00 or 15:30■Price (tax included): 5,300 yen per person■From the taxi stand at Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line "Mikuni Station", go right for 2 minutes ⇒ Next to Y! Mobile and Softbank Mikuni store. ■There is no parking lot, so please use a nearby parking lot. There are 2 Times convenience stores within a 5-minute radius. ■From the taxi stand at Hankyu Takarazuka Main Line "Mikuni Station", go right for 2 minutes ⇒ Next to Y! Mobile and Softbank Mikuni store. ■There is no parking lot, so please use a nearby parking lot. There are 2 Times convenience stores within a 5-minute radius. *Notes*If you wish to cancel, please be sure to contact the store in advance.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:30

We will make a moss terrarium using a round glass container with a diameter of 15 cm. Recommended points: ① Plant moss and place stones in the glass container (with lid) to create your own natural landscape. It comes with a special lid, so you only need to water it a few times a month. It can last for several years. ② It is perfect for decorating your desk or living room, or as a gift. ③ We will give you clear and careful advice while communicating, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. *You can add figures to your work as an option. (From 220 yen/piece including tax) If you would like to do so, please ask during the lesson. ∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥∵‥∴■About the plan 15cm diameter container plan■If two people make a reservation and the desired plan is different, please make a reservation for each person for each plan. ■Experience time: 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes■Experience start time: 13:00 and 15:30■Fee (tax included): 5,300 yen per person■Those using public transport: Get off at Mikuni Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and go right at the taxi stand ⇒ Next to Y! Mobile and Softbank shops.Those coming by car: There are two Times convenience stores within a 5-minute radius. *Notes* If you need to cancel, please contact the store in advance. 050-3554-1958

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• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

A relaxing canoeing experience, moving leisurely on the calm waters. Even beginners can participate with confidence. Our instructors will provide careful support, so even small children and the elderly can enjoy it. We also have life jackets for dogs, so please come and experience canoeing with your dog.

• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This plan allows you to create cute hair ornaments, brooches, earrings, straps and other accessories using Mizuhiki. Even beginners can make at least one, and if you enjoy making things, you can make two. You can make a variety of shapes from a single string, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Why not add your own cute decoration that you made yourself? It also makes a great gift.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 20～Age 60
• 4～5 hours

New menu for the popular canyoning! Beautiful swamp from the air! Let's enjoy a different viewpoint by stretching the rope as it is while falling in the cool air surrounded by the trees and sliding on the slide.

• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 process~ History talk → Tea talk → Tea making → Japanese sweets and tea *Souvenirs available

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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In this plan, we will tie small Mizuhiki strings and glue them to the nail tips. Even if you are a first-time customer, you can wear 2-3 or more strings on the day and go home. If you make only Mizuhiki strings and glue them at home, you can make as many as you like within the time limit. Please make your own wonderful nail tips.

• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 11～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

For the first time people who love the sea and surfing but do not know how to start it is the first plan to experience the fun of surfing. Wave mechanism, surfing rules and manners etc. While wandering while feeling the waves in the field with the nature as the sea take off! Sun the Association of Surfing certified trainers surfing maritime safety instructor is a small Number of participants will help you carefully enjoyable moments in the system.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

You can experience it here without going to an overseas resort. "It's like an Asian beach" "It's like I'm on the beach in Hawaii" - this is the place where such comments are gathered in Innami-cho, Wakayama. It is only 90 minutes by car from Kansai. There is a special seaside resort where you can play and stay while watching the sea. That is **MARINE-Q**. A full range of authentic marine activities At MARINE-Q, you can enjoy popular marine activities at overseas resorts with a great value "Marine Passport" that includes lockers and showers. Selectable activities (some) Banana boat Giant Bubba (large towing boat) Snorkeling SUP (stand up paddle) Canoe / Kayak Beach buggy Jet ski (staff on board) All of them are carefully guided by local staff, so beginners and children can participate with confidence. With this plan, you can use your choice of activities three times over the course of one day. Enjoy an extraordinary time with blue skies and the expansive sea that you can only find here. Villas with pools and a cafe terrace overlooking the sea. Be active during the day, have a BBQ in the evening, and relax under a bonfire and the stars at night. It's not uncommon for people to be surprised that a place like this exists in Wakayama. Even if you don't go to a resort overseas, you can have an experience that feels like you're not in Japan here. ■ Location: MARINE-Q (Inami-cho, Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture) ■ Access: Approximately 90 minutes by car from Osaka and Kobe ■ Parking, changing rooms, and showers available / Day trips and overnight stays OK Why not start your resort experience in a nearby place?

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

We offer kayaking and SUP experiences only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Would you like to enjoy the nature of Awaji Island together on a kayak or SUP? ～Flow of the day～① First, we will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② Go into the sea and practice kayaking or SUP. 10 minutes ③ Kayak or SUP experience in a place with calm waves. 40 minutes

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• For Groups

• 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
• 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

Beginners, women and children are welcome! First of all, the owner will instruct you to stand on the board! Since you make a reservation as a group, you can experience it at a great price!

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 09:30 / 13:00

Tanba Paragliding School's beginner experience course. Why not try your dream of paragliding? If you've always wanted to try paragliding, or you've been hesitant to take the next step because you thought "I'm scared of heights" or "It seems difficult," why not try a lesson at Tanba Paragliding? At Tanba Paragliding School, you can learn the basics of piloting, an explanation of the equipment, as well as knowledge about the wind and the fun of floating in the air.

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• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Why not try a unique experience where you can enjoy Japanese culture in the heart of Osaka? In this experience, you will complete your own "little Japanese footwear art" by threading a Japanese-patterned crepe string onto a mini ceramic geta that has already been fired. The ceramic has a beautiful glossy texture and is small but has a strong presence. By combining it with soft and gorgeous Japanese crepe, you can create an elegant and cute work that is typical of Japan. Mini geta will also improve your luck when displayed in your home. Displaying them at the entrance will bring "prosperity in business" and "a house where people gather". Displaying them in the bathroom will bring "you can walk healthily forever". In addition, a pair of left and right geta will be a lucky charm for marital harmony, etc. ☆ Please choose your favorite from several types of ceramic colors and crepe patterns. The atmosphere of the finished product will change dramatically depending on the color combination and pattern you choose. One of the fun things is being able to freely choose according to your own sense of taste. Since no advanced skills are required, anyone from small children to the elderly can participate. You can take home the finished work on the same day, so it is perfect as a souvenir to keep as a tangible memory of your trip to Japan! It has the warmth of handmade items, and you can decorate your home or give it as a gift to a loved one. Honmachi is easily accessible from Namba and Shinsaibashi, and is a convenient location to stop by between sightseeing. It is an indoor experience, so you can enjoy it regardless of the weather, even on rainy days. Why not experience the charm of Japanese culture while making Japanese "cute" by hand in a unique experience? Families, friends, and couples are also welcome to participate. We will help you with a wonderful time on your trip to Osaka. We look forward to seeing you! ◎ Access 3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Honmachi Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. It is also easily accessible from Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Umeda, and is conveniently located to stop by between sightseeing. ◎ You can bring your own items! All the necessary materials and tools are available here, so please feel free to join us. Recommended points: ・Enjoy experiencing Japanese culture by making cute mini geta ・Take home the finished product as is! Perfect as a handmade souvenir ・Perfect for a little free time while sightseeing ◎ ・Great for couples, families, and friends! Recommended for creating memories of your trip

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:30

It is a sport where you walk downstream along a beautiful, clear stream created by nature, and head towards the source. It is an activity where you can enjoy the great outdoors by climbing waterfalls, swimming in natural pools, and diving in. Summer activities are a must.

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• For Groups

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

¥5,000 for 2 couples includes men's and women's kimono rental, hair set, bag, sandals and other small items rental! (From June to September, you can also choose a yukata.) The price is the lowest in Kyoto without additional charges. Yo☆A kimono rental shop right next to Fushimi Inari Taisha. ~ 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 set about 10 minutes Women only Select your favorite hairstyle from the catalog and make a makeover ♪ ⑤ Select accessories / checkout About 5 minutes Choose your favorite bag or sandals and checkout ⑥ Departure Before departure, we will take a photo of the customer ♪ Please take it home as a souvenir of the day ♪

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• For Groups

• 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 18～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

We are Kyoto Gorgeous Kimono Rental. We offer a special experience of touring the Gion district in a kimono. You can rent a kimono at the store, have it put on and your hair done, and then tour tourist spots such as Gion, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Hanamikoji.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00

Katsuura was once a bustling town with tuna boats coming and going and a tourism boom in the Showa era. On this tour, you will walk with a local guide, tracing the town's story that has continued since the early Showa era. Why not visit the guide's favorite delicious restaurants and get a feel for the daily life we live in this town today through interactions with the locals? The charm of Katsuura can only be seen by touring with a guide. Through this trip, we will share the town's story and provide you with a special experience that will make you want to return.

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• For Family