Things to do in Kansai Page 17

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥8,800 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 5:00 p.m. [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store" on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

★Feel the negative ions and natural shower all over your body while you go fall climbing, water slides, fall dives, swimming, Ultraman slides, and water showers! This is an otherworldly experience tour that takes place in the valley of one of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls, where you can become one with nature. ★Recommended for those who want to make the most of a hot summer day! ★Using a harness (safety belt) and ropes, this is a full-fledged experience where you will climb a waterfall that you will have to look up at★During the tour, ``on-the-go foods such as Calorie Mate'' and ``sports drinks'' will be provided during breaks!

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 70
• 4～5 hours

★Feel the negative ions and natural shower all over your body while you go fall climbing, water slides, fall dives, swimming, Ultraman slides, and water showers! This is an otherworldly experience tour that takes place in the valley of one of Japan's 100 Best Waterfalls, where you can become one with nature. A sense of exhilaration and accomplishment. This is the most recommended activity this summer. Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical strength or who have other plans in the afternoon! ★During the tour, we will provide you with snacks such as Calorie Mate and sports drinks during breaks!

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 8～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

★You can take a leisurely canoe ride down the Kozagawa River, known as the purest river in the southernmost part of Honshu.★You can experience it with confidence even if it's your first time, as you will be accompanied by an experienced guide! Many creatures such as long-legged shrimp and gobies live in the pure river, which has been nurtured in a rich natural environment, and the scenery created by the mountains and strangely shaped rocks is one of the attractions that will delight those who see it. The water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the river clearly if the weather is good. While canoeing on the Kozagawa River, you can directly experience the exhilaration of running on the water surface, and sometimes you will be healed by the flow of the river. Why not try such an extraordinary experience? ★★★This plan does not include playing in the river★★★If you would like to canoe and play in the river, please select [Wakayama / Kozagawa] Canoe & River Play Experience (Half-Day) 3-Hour Course) Recommended for Families with Children! [Example of the schedule on the day] ① 8:30/13:00 Meeting/Registration ↓ ② 9:00/13:30 Explanation/Practice Explanation and practice of basic canoe paddling, safety training (about 1 hour) ↓ ③ Canoe touring The guide will lead the way. There are points where you have to paddle firmly to clear the flow. The fun of maneuvering the boat yourself awaits! ↓ ④ Return/Disbandment After the experience is over, change clothes and disband! *The above is only a model course. The order and content may change depending on the weather, river conditions, and other conditions at the time. [Participant age] 8 to 70 years old *Children under 8 years old can also participate, but please contact us for details.

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• Age 18～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Flight from altitude difference of 500m with instructor. You can fly with birds or take a walk in the air of Tamba while watching the scenery that changes depending on the season.

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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 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 6～Age 110
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is a course to fly over Lake Biwa with a two-seater paraglider with an instructor. All instructors in our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free) We guarantee a flight time of 12 minutes because we fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust. The scenery of Lake Biwa seen from a few hundred meters above the lake is exceptional. It feels very good ♪ We will decide how to fly based on the customer's wishes. I want to fly as high as possible, I want to experience maneuvering, I want to take pictures, etc.

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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
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

★ Stained glass About lampshade It is a plan to make a lampshade using seashells and marine glasses that have flowed to the coast. What is sea bone art? There are a lot of drifting things on the coast, and there is a lot of treasure = "a gift from the sea" from where it came from. I named it "Sea Born Art" because it is "art born from the sea". What should I make? We solder and connect "Marine glass" and "Shell". The finished lampshade looks like stained glass ♪ Both the shell and the marine glass cleanly decorate the light, so it is definitely useful as an interior of the room. ● Feel free to even the first time ☆ Please be assured that the staff will support you carefully. Please join us alone, friends and children ♪ ● The only one in Kobe Marine crafts Classroom ☆ Using treasures that are given from the sea, we will help you to create works that satisfy your needs. You can feel the sea just by decorating it, please come and create a sea bone art that feels like getting power ♪

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

In this plan, you will create something you like, such as rings, pendants and brooches. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so you can easily make original silver accessories even for the first time.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

In this plan, one marriage ring will be produced. The clay-like sterling silver is hand-crafted, so it is easy to make even for the first time. After the regular course process, we will polish it for about 30 minutes and finish it in a high quality ring.

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

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

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• 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.

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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 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

数量限定！！京都の郷土料理である「茶蕎麦」と奈良の郷土料理である「柿の葉寿司」「葛餅」を作る体験が、単品価格より￥1.650-もお得になる【当店一番人気のセットプラン】になります。 体験会場は関西の中心に位置する和束町となります。 日本の美しい村100選に選ばれ、見渡す限り茶畑風景が広がる和束の町でのアクティビティを満喫してください。 和束町の特産品である和束茶を実際に蕎麦に練りこむ茶蕎麦打ちを体験いただけます。 柿の葉は奈良まで買い付けに行っており、新鮮な香りをお楽しみいただけます。 デザートの葛餅は自然と笑みがこぼるおいしさです。 楽しみながらも郷土料理の歴史を肌で感じることができる貴重な体験となります。 もちろん打ち立て・できたての郷土料理は実食いただけます。 食事も兼ねた体験となり家族・友達・カップル・団体様におすすめの体験となります。 また和束町は奈良公園まで約30分で到着するので奈良観光も兼ねたプランが組みやすいです。 是非みんなで楽しみながらも歴史を肌で感じることができる郷土料理体験をしてみてください。 団体様のご利用も多数お受けしており、最大200名様までご対応させていただけます。

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• Age 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Would you like to make your own "Japanese paper pierced earrings" 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 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Limited quantity! ! The experience of making Kyoto's local cuisine, ``Kyoto udon,'' ``Kyoto vegetable tempura,'' and ``Yatsuhashi,'' will become a set plan that will save you ¥1,650 more than the individual price. The experience venue will be Wazuka Town, located in the center of Kansai. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful villages and has tea plantations stretching as far as the eye can see. ``Kyo Udon Making'' is a plan that is very popular with children as it is relatively easier to make than Cha Soba Noodles. It's a valuable experience where you can experience the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can enjoy freshly prepared local cuisine. This experience also includes a meal, making it an experience recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. Wazuka Town also takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park, so it's easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. Please come and try the local cuisine experience, where you can have fun and feel the history firsthand. We also accept many groups, and can accommodate up to 200 people.

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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 13～Age 66
• Over 6 hours on the day

Maeoni river course in the border of Nara Prefecture kamikitayama and shimokitayama. The middle, further towards the upstream of the start point overlooking the majestic immobility sept of the waterfall. In the superb view of the valley with a large waterfall, anyway beautiful water of emerald green. Diving point will appear one after another ... Among the clear air, clean swamp of water, let's spend a mighty pleasant day! ▼ Transportation (car or train (pick-up)) Please make sure to enter either one in the message column at the time of application.

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• Age 11～Age 66
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

This is the recommended course with the most waterfalls to enjoy! It's perfect for first-time canyoning visitors! There's a super slider that lets you jump into the air, a 7m long slider, diving points, clear spring water pools, a relaxing spot with a slowly flowing stream, and much more! *Lunch and hot springs are optional (reservations required)

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• Age 10～Age 66
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Recommended for the first canoning!奧 Yoshino course short version ♪ Morning course and afternoon course can be selected, so you can participate freely! Even with the short course, the play points such as the super slider jumping to the air, the transparent spring water trap, and the relaxing flowing spot are abundant!

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 66
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30

Recommended for the first canoning!奧 Yoshino course short version ♪ Morning course and afternoon course can be selected, so you can participate freely! Even with the short course, the play points such as the super slider jumping to the air, the transparent spring water trap, and the relaxing flowing spot are abundant!

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• For Groups

• 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 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Kaede Plan ～ ・ Dressing & hair make-up included ・ Studio shooting: 40 cuts or more (4 poses) + 2 group photos ・ Smartphone data with all data (delivered on the day) ・ Free shooting: Free in the hall

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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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