Things to do in Kansai Page 20

• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A professional photographer will take your photos after you have rented a yukata and put it on in a small photo studio renovated from a historic old house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan! We are a photo studio founded in 1932, and Kyoto Salon is one of our many photo stores. We have entrusted the thoughts of many people to photos, and have delivered happy moments to everyone while further evolving our honed photography techniques and hospitality to customers. This time, we would like to help those who come to Kyoto to create wonderful memories by capturing their shining smiles and happy moments.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

"Ko-Iga" is the highest peak of pottery in history, known as "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, when Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Experience Awaji Iga making, a reproduction of the Ko-Iga making used in tea ceremony at that time, with one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-made the largest six-tiered climbing kiln in Japan. Ko-Iga is fired at the world's highest firing temperature of 1400℃ for several days, which is unparalleled in the world, so the shape is distorted and sometimes it breaks when firewood is repeatedly hit against it, but the absolute presence and scenery that surpasses this are known as exceptional beauty. (*250℃-450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace) Awaji Iga aims to revive Ko-Iga and values the invisible process and value, so it does not use modern tools such as burners and thermometers, or glazes that glassify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were taking place all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret talks to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold a special tea ceremony, which could avoid war if successful, or lead to war if unsuccessful. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga, which was used in tea ceremonies that determined history and people's lives and deaths, and the making of Awaji Iga pottery. *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the four days and nights of the kiln firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the forming process, the kiln firing in February, and the collection after April. ■Itinerary 1. Decide what to make 2. Knead the clay 3. Shape, make strings, hand-form, and make balls *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the kiln firing in February, you can see the items you made yourself. *As the items are fired once a year during the kiln firing in February, they will be handed over after spring.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

Just by living, people accumulate dirt and impurities at the end of each day. It would be nice if we could wash them off ourselves every day, but for busy modern people, it is not easy. Mount Koya, which spreads out in a mountain basin surrounded by peaks at an altitude of about 1,000m, is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai 1,200 years ago. This plan involves climbing together to the top of Benten-dake, the watershed of Mount Koya, and performing a purification and purification prayer in front of the shrine. (Depending on the weather, etc., it may be performed at a different shrine.) A special human figure will be prepared. Usually, the Great Purification is performed at the end of June and the end of December, but for our purification and purification plan, a specialized prayer leader will be available all year round when visitors are in a good mood. We will offer our original incense amulet after praying for it. Why not spend a refreshing time with the goddess of water (Benzaiten)? This is an experiential workshop recommended for those who want to learn more about Mount Koya.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

You can casually experience city camping (machi-camp) and outdoor activities in Namba and Nipponbashi, the center of Osaka. You can enjoy BBQ mainly in tents, and depending on the plan, you can also make pizza in a pizza oven and flow somen noodles completely empty-handed. It's sure to be a particularly memorable day in your memories of your trip to Osaka!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

A great-value flight that tours the Daisenryo Kofun, a world cultural heritage site in Sakai City, Osaka, where Emperor Nintoku rests. Because it is a helicopter, you can enjoy the whole view of the burial mound from the sky. Also pay attention to Osaka's landmarks such as Nanko Cosmo Tower and Abeno Harukas. Recommended for sightseeing in Kansai and independent research.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Calligraphy/Samurai Calligraphy/Tea Ceremony/which is related to ZenIaido and Armor, both of which are related to Bushido.This plan allows you to experience all of these.-Practice calligraphyLearn how to prepare yourself for calligraphy, and practice how to hold a brush and use tools.Practice basic brush strokes such as “tome”, “hane”, and “harai”.Choose a Kanji character and follow the stroke order to practice.-Samurai Calligraphy When a samurai foresaw his death, he reflected on his life and wrote down his last words on earth with a brush.-Tea CeremonyThe master of the tea ceremony prepares and powdered green tea to the guests.This is a great way to learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality.-Samurai Sword Trial CuttingYou will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.Try your hand at slashing. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.-Wearing ArmorIn April 1615, the “Osaka Summer Battle” began. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear a suit of armor and participate in the battle. You will be photographed on the grounds of Osaka Castle, pretending to be the b,

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• Age 7～Age 90
• 2～3 hours

At Mitsuishi Fudoson, a traditional esoteric Buddhist temple that worships the waterfall where Kobo Daishi trained at the age of 21, we will practice rituals at the goma and make our wishes come true. The prayer priest is Sato Myosen (representative of the Kishu Koyasan Yokofue Association), a nun who lives in Mt. Koya. After the Goma prayer, if the weather is good, you can visit the waterfall and achieve a unique purification. Although you can apply for the Goma prayer experience alone, we recommend visiting in a group.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00

We welcome not only foreign customers but also Japanese customers! Traditional calligraphy in Japanese culture makes you feel better.Let's try writing Kanji or your favorite character with sumi inkYou can write your favorite characters or apply your name to kanji and take them home as works.If you wish, we can give you a calligraphy certificate. It comes with tea and Japanese sweets as a gift.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 255
• 4～5 hours
• 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

✨Dotonbori's Gachi-Chara Wolfen Collaboration Project✨First, select your favorite yukata at "Kawaii Osaka". You can be dressed by a professional, so even if it's your first time, you can rest assured. From traditional patterns to trendy styles, there is a wide variety of yukatas! You're sure to find your favorite one, so you can enjoy a special day in a memorable yukata. The plan is a nice point that you can choose from two types: rental, which you can enjoy casually, and purchase, which you can take home as it is. In your yukata, head to the Yatai Mura Matsuri in the "Dotonbori Riverside" area, which is also a popular tourist spot. With the Glico sign in the background, you can enjoy a luxurious time with a classic gourmet set of takoyaki and yakisoba + one drink at a table seat on the riverside. What you can taste here is exactly the Japanese summer festival itself! This is the only place where you can enjoy the food stalls that are popular at festivals all over the country in Dotonbori, right in the middle of Osaka. Another highlight is the "professional, authentic, genuine" Bon Odori experience that you can only experience here! Joining the circle of dancers that brighten up the summer nights is sure to get both foreign tourists and locals excited. "I can't go to the summer festival, but I want to enjoy the atmosphere at least." This is perfect for people like you. Wearing a yukata, tasting Osaka specialties, and experiencing traditional Japanese culture with Bon Odori, you can casually enjoy an extraordinary summer festival experience here in Dotonbori.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:00

The only snorkeling class held in Lake Biwa! Omi Maiko Swimming Pool is the most popular swimming spot in Lake Biwa. The secret to its popularity is its high transparency! You can experience clean water that you wouldn't expect from a lake. How about swimming as an activity during play? There are a lot of fish swimming in Omi Maiko. It's a waste to just swim. Let's look at the fish swimming elegantly from the surface. After the lesson, you can rent a mask and snorkel for free until the next session (about 40 minutes)!

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Why don't you make your own potter's wheel with an electric potter's wheel? If you touch the soil and become absorbed in making pottery, all your daily stress will be blown away. Sharpen your fingertips with your concentration and freely produce the soil! A healing space where the sea breeze is fragrant. Would you like to relax with the soil, people, and the sea? Shishito is a gallery and ceramic art class with a free style.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

This plan is centered around Nakanoshima Park. The bicycle ride takes about an hour. After the bicycle tour, you will actually wear a kimono and experience being a samurai or ninja. Enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots. We will not only provide you with sightseeing, but also a special experience where you can enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the journey itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but also includes activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experience. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This plan is centered around Osaka Castle. The bicycle ride will take about 2 hours (3.5 hours in total). Let's enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots for a special experience that is unique to the local area. It is not just a sightseeing, but a special experience that allows you to enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the movement itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but is also full of activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experiences. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full-scale start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:00

Aim for big fish with live horse mackerel and Japanese horse mackerel! Target fish: Amberjack, amberjack, yellowtail, mackerel, broom grouper, yellowtail, longfish How to catch: Swim *Please prepare live bait! ～～～Plan schedule～～～ ① Gather at the pier at Susami Port ② Board the boat and move to the point ③ After arriving at the point, start fishing *Depending on the situation, points may be moved. ④ Return to port ⑤ Dissolution ■■ - Basic information on the plan - ■■ Minimum number of participants: 2 people Duration: 7 hours Event period: All year round Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure (March - November 5:45, December - February 6 :15) Reservation deadline: 21:00 2 days before *Minimum number of participants is 2 people. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event will be canceled. ■■－－－－－－－－－■■

• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:00

By jigging, you can catch white-eye (yellowtail), amberjack, grouper, etc., and by casting, you can catch yellowtail, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, etc. ～～～Plan schedule～～～ ① Gather at the pier at Susami Port ② Board the boat and move to the point ③ After arriving at the point, start jigging or casting *Depending on the situation, points may be moved. ④ Return to port ⑤ Dissolution ■■ - Basic information on the plan - ■■ Minimum number of participants: 2 people Duration: 7 hours Event period: All year round Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure (March - November 5:45, December - February 6 :15) Reservation deadline: 21:00 2 days before *Minimum number of participants is 2 people. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event will be canceled. ■■－－－－－－－－－■■

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Weave the coaster by weaving. The size is about 10cm x 10cm. Let's express yourself with traditional hand machines, tools and techniques. Carefully weaving beautifully colored yarn, the design that gradually emerges is yours, expressed in Nishijin weaving. option You can also frame the coaster weaved in. Kyoto The memories of your room. On the day You can take it home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00

We will climb Mt. Ikoma, which shows different faces depending on the season. [Example of experience flow] - Gathering - Start of the climb We will actually climb Mt. Ikoma. Climb at a comfortable pace while enjoying the scenery along the way. - Rest time Take a break while admiring the vast view from the summit. Enjoy a light snack of the most delicious Japanese cup ramen in the middle of nature, or coffee made with carefully selected beans. (Consultation required) - Descent We will also descend at a comfortable pace. - End of experience Thank you for your hard work! If you wish, we can give you the photos taken on the day. (Free of charge, on the day)

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 06:00

Aim for big fish with live horse mackerel and Japanese horse mackerel! Target fish: Amberjack, amberjack, yellowtail, mackerel, broom grouper, yellowtail, longfish How to catch: Swim *Please prepare live bait! ～～～Plan schedule～～～ ① Gather at the pier at Susami Port ② Board the boat and move to the point ③ After arriving at the point, start fishing *Depending on the situation, points may be moved. ④ Return to port ⑤ Dissolution ■■ - Basic information of the plan - ■■ Minimum operation: 1 person Duration: 7 hours Event period: All year round Meeting time: 15 minutes before departure (March to November 5:45, December to February 6 :15) Reservation deadline: 21:00 2 days before *Minimum number of participants is 1 person. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the event will be canceled. ■■－－－－－－－－－■■

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

It is a Koto (Japanese traditional string instrument) experience plan about 80 minutes. During the 80 munites, you will have a precious opportunity that learn Sakura - a famous Japanese traditional song with the professional. Drink Japanese green tea, communicate with the professional, it will be a special memory for your tour. The lesson will be held in Kyomachiya-- a wooden house with 110 years old. Let's close the elegant instrument, be healed by the beautiful melody. This plan comes with a high recommendation for anyone from children to elders, and even families.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

At our kayaking school, anyone can easily, safely and enjoyably experience kayaking. Come enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends! You're sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

At the Kayak School, everyone can easily, safely and enjoyably experience kayaking. Enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends! You're sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally! ~Schedule~10:30 Check-in begins10:45 Lecture on land11:00​​​​​​​ Practice on the lake begins11:15 Depart for Kamogawa River12:15 Return to the campsite

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 11:15

Windsurfing is a marine sport that combines yachting and surfing, and allows you to glide comfortably across the water using the power of the wind. If you improve, you can go faster than a motorboat, surf using the waves, and jump up like a hang glider. ~Schedule for the day~ 10:45 Check-in 11:15-11:45 Lecture on land 11:50-13:00 Water lesson 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-15:00 Water lesson 15:00-15:30 Meeting, changing clothes

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

*A workshop to make gourmet dishes out of clay and takoyaki with keychains and straps! *Images include illustrative purposes only. [This is a one-on-one face-to-face lesson, so it is limited to 1-3 people] <Available on your desired date and time> [23 out of 25 items are sold out, so only 2 left in stock] [Production procedure explanation] *Takoyaki: with keychain and strap (form is in finished state) and finished with (grilled marks, green onions, pickled ginger, sauce, green laver, mayonnaise). *Mini gourmet creation: omelette, hamburger steak, cabbage and cucumber, yarn pasta, and lettuce arranged on one plate to complete.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

The plan is to make a lamp shade by selecting several silk threads from about 200 colors and wrapping them around a wooden frame. A wonderful lamp shade is completed in as little as an hour! A wooden frame is a wooden tool that has been used for generations during weaving preparation. It can be used as a wall-mounted type as well as enjoyed by placing it. The size of the lampshade is 10cm x 10cm x 17cm. On the day You can take it home.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 11:15 / 12:00 / 12:45 / 13:30 / 14:15 / 15:00 / 15:45 / 16:30 / 17:15 / 18:00

[Custom-made fragrances] We are a store specializing in custom-made fragrances from Kyoto. There are dozens of fragrances in the store, depending on the season. From these, you can choose your favorite scent. We will actually test the scent of your choice by spraying it on Muette. There are no restrictions, so please try it until you are satisfied. We mix the scent while talking with our staff to create a special scent just for you. Finally, ask them to name the fragrance. Attach a label with the name given by the customer. The creation of a unique fragrance in the world. Each scent is created by hand and is truly a scent that is unique to me.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Roll out the dough yourself and top it with your favorite ingredients!! The freshly baked, piping hot pizza tastes special! Have fun with your family, friends, or partner and make a one-of-a-kind pizza!!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:15 / 11:00 / 11:45 / 12:30 / 13:15 / 14:00 / 14:45 / 15:30 / 16:15 / 17:00

[Custom-made fragrances] We are a store specializing in custom-made fragrances from Kyoto. There are dozens of fragrances in the store, depending on the season. From these, you can choose your favorite scent. We will actually test the scent of your choice by spraying it on Muette. There are no restrictions, so please try it until you are satisfied. We mix the scent while talking with our staff to create a special scent just for you. Finally, ask them to name the fragrance. Attach a label with the name given by the customer. The creation of a unique fragrance in the world. Each scent is created by hand and is truly a scent that is unique to me.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

"SUP" is an abbreviation for Stand Up Paddleboard. It is a new marine sport where you stand on a special board and paddle across the water. It is gaining popularity due to its ease and as an activity that allows even people with little experience in marine sports to enjoy nature. It is a marine sport that is currently attracting attention, offering a new experience like walking on a lake.

• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:45 / 13:30 / 15:30

"SUP" is an abbreviation for Stand Up Paddleboard. It is a new marine sport where you stand on a special board and paddle across the water. It is gaining popularity due to its simplicity and the fact that even people with little experience in marine sports can enjoy nature as an activity. It is a marine sport that is currently attracting attention as it offers a new experience like walking on the lake. ~Schedule for the day~10:30 Check-in10:45 Lecture on land11:00 Start of practice on the lake11:15 Depart for Kamogawa12:15 Return to the campsite

• For Groups