Things to do in Kansai Page 12

• Age 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

This is a private sauna where you can enjoy outdoor bathing in a spectacular view overlooking the Osaka Plain. The sauna room temperature is 105 degrees, the cold bath is set to 10 degrees and a chiller is also provided. After the sauna, you can enjoy a meal from the long-established kaiseki restaurant "Meigetsuki" located next door (additional payment required on-site, please inquire about opening hours). Towels, ponchos and other amenities are provided, and a shuttle bus from the nearest station is also available, so please come empty-handed.

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

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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• Age 3～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

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

Let's learn the bushido and experience the samurai spirit.What is the most important thing for a samurai? Wearing hakama, sandals, and a sword, and learning etiquette, manners, and kata. We call it the BUSHIDO sign.Next, as a BUSHIDO LEARN, you will experience the weight and sharpness of a real Japanese sword. We will learn the basics of swordsmanship (Battou and Nattou).We will take a break with SAMURAI TEA on the way. You will be entertained at a tea ceremony, as samurai risked their lives to "entertain" and "be entertained".Before participating in the final battle of the Warring States Period, the Battle of Osaka, the participants are asked to prepare for death and reflect on their own lives, writing their last words with a large brush on every piece of paper. This is called Deathbed calligraphy.At last, he puts on his armor and helmet to become a bushido master and goes to battle at the castle of Osaka to gain military merit in the battle of Osaka. However, when the defeat was imminent, the samurai, for the sake of honor, would not suffer the shame of the noose, even if they lost the battle, but would die by harakiri or cutting their belly before being captured.

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

One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

"I want to rent a boat!", "I want to use it as a group, so I want to use it at a great price!", "I want to ask for transportation from Kansai!" Let's experience the violent waves flowing through the unexplored valley deep in the mountains! The Kitayama River course is definitely recommended if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature and the clear stream. Although Kitayama Village is located in Wakayama Prefecture, it is surrounded by Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture, and is the only enclave village in Japan that does not adjoin any municipality in Wakayama Prefecture. There is a reason called unexplored region here! An upstream course (half-day course, full-day course) dotted with many torrent points. A downstream course (one-day course) that descends a grand canyon that is a national special scenic spot. Let's experience petit shower climbing to see the waterfall on the way♪ (1 day course) *The half-day course basically goes down the upstream course, but on weekdays in May, June and September and in October it will be the downstream course. There is a campsite nearby, so why not add rafting to your camping plan? With the motto of safety and fun, why don't you go on a heart-pounding river rafting trip with reliable guides? We will do our best to liven up the tour so that you can say "I'm glad I chose nuts"! Please let us help you create memories for your friends and groups!

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. "Experience making japamala bracelets" using natural stones. For those who are not good at drawing pictures, we recommend making japamala with thought.

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• Age 8～Age 88
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:30

Choose a sandblasted small bowl, bowl, or mug for the pottery, and decorate it with a design sticker. It's okay if you can't draw a picture. Simply cut and paste the emoji using the designed craft punch. When the work of cutting and pasting is completed, put it in a machine and scrape it with sand to finish it. You can take it home on the day.

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Original colors made by cutting and assembling various glass plates. It is a plan to make stained glass on the windowsill. Choose your favorite glass plate with your own taste and shape the image. Even beginners will get a high quality work. How about a wedding gift, a birthday memory, or a gift for your family and friends as a memory of your trip?

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Stained glass is a glass work that combines glass plates. Let's make a photo frame using this stained glass. The design is determined from the seven patterns, and the glass of the desired color is selected and arranged. With the support of the staff, you can work with confidence. Why don't you enjoy glasswork slowly for about 3 hours until completion?

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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 ・+¥1,100 (tax included) for every 5 characters ・For large sizes with wrist sizes of 18cm to 20cm, +¥500, 20cm to 21cm +¥1000. We can make a bangle that fits you perfectly! [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 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is a self-cycling tour that takes you to the Miho Museum and Shigaraki Pottery Village. With a special map in hand, enjoy a moment of wellness for both body and mind with art and cycling. Electrically assisted bicycles make it easy to ride up hills. Even beginners can feel at ease. This is a course that takes you to the very popular Miho Museum and the Shigaraki Pottery Village, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, where you can experience art. The tour is self-cycling, and you will head to your destination with a special map in hand. The area around the course is full of nature, such as beautiful rivers and mountain trees, and is relatively cool even in the hot summer months. After being impressed by the art and beautiful scenery at the Miho Museum, it is a good idea to take a bike ride around the Shigaraki pottery village. Try to find your favorite pottery. We recommend taking the Shigaraki Kogen Railway on your way back. You will be seen off by the Shigaraki raccoons and the wonderful view from the train window. This tour does not include a guide, but we will support your trip by messaging app or phone. If you let us know in advance, you can drop off the bike at the Miho Museum or along the course. (There is a bus from Miho Museum to JR Ishiyama Station) *Please check the opening days of Miho Museum before applying. Miho Museum Opening Days Website: https://www.miho.jp/calendar/ Main Stops: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00 Target age: 12 years old and above (height 145cm and above) *About Cycling Support ・On this tour, we will provide support via LINE and phone for any problems you may have while cycling. ・If you stop cycling midway, we will come to collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

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• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a guided cycling tour around the area around Omi Ohashi Bridge and Seta River. A local guide will show you the sights that can only be seen by cycling. Please make your mind and body well by cycling around Lake Biwa. Rental bicycles and helmets are included. Please join us empty-handed. This course is centered around the flat and easy-to-ride areas in the southernmost part of Lake Biwa, and is enjoyable even for beginners. This tour is guided cycling, so you can easily experience a tour led by a cycling guide. We will introduce the attractive and slightly maniacal spots scattered around the course with explanations from the guide. Main stopover spots: Omi Ohashi Bridge, Sunshine Beach, Zeze Castle Ruins Park, Seta Karahashi Bridge, Takebe Taisha Shrine, Biwako Culture Park Morning session 9:00, afternoon session 13:00 Target age 12 years old and over (height 145 cm or more) Applications can be made from one person, but the tour will be conducted with two people or more. If there are less than two people, the tour will not be conducted. If the number of people in your reservation is less than two even after your reservation is confirmed, your reservation will be canceled and you will not be able to participate in the tour. Please note that your reservation may be canceled after it has been confirmed. If the tour is canceled (your reservation is canceled), your reservation will be canceled by 6:00 p.m. the day before.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

In the store, people who meet here are having fun practicing. There is an atmosphere like a circle and club activities and it is interesting!

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

A one-of-a-kind handmade ring that you can take home on the day you make it! At garden Kyoto Main Store, we offer a handmade ring making experience. You will work with professional craftsmen, so even beginners can make handmade rings with confidence. How about making a commemorative gift for your trip and creating memories? With this plan, you can make a brass or silver ring at a reasonable price! ~Experience flow~ ① Meeting / Reception We will make it by hand in a calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store. ② Preparation First, choose the material (silver / brass) and the finishing design. ③ At the beginning of the experience, we will adjust the size of the ring by tapping it. We will file it with a file to shape it and make it easier to wear. Once the size is adjusted, we will use a file to shape it and make it comfortable to wear. It is a happy time to make it while thinking of each other. ④ End / Disbandment Completed! It takes about an hour, and after it is completed, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth in the store. The photo you took will be a gift♪

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• For Family

• Age 13～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

■Brass, silver flat 3mm width 7900 yen■Brass, silver flat 4mm width 8900 yenWe recommend a width of about 3 mm when soldering. If you would like a wider ring, please contact us. ◇Free options・Select surface texture (rough, matte, mirror polish)・Select size (free up to size 14)◇Paid options・+¥1,100 (tax included) for every 5 characters of engraving・Select size Silver〈15-19 +¥500〉 〈20-24 +¥700〉 〈25+ +¥1,000〉 *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 together ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved, making it a great way to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 This is a space where you can experience the world of engraving and the joy of metalworking through the production of rings, with shiny mirror finishes and the ancient surface finish called tsuchime. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing, so even those who are not good at delicate work can rest assured. 〇 Since it is a private rental for one group, there are sufficient measures against COVID-19 infection for those with children. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of your finger. [2] Customers can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, and add texture to their preference. [3] Bend the ring. [4] Solder and polish it to finish! ~Access~ ○ 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" Next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin ○ 15 minutes walk from Subway Kuramaguchi Station ○ There are many paid parking lots in the area

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Kyoto". It's easy to make in less than an hour and can be taken home the same day. The prices are reasonable, so we recommend stopping by on a date or while on a trip to make memories just for the two of you. Rather than buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special handmade bangle that you won't find anywhere else? ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gathering and reception We will handcraft your jewelry in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store ♪ ② Preparation First, you will choose the material (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience Use a file to round the corners of straight metal. We use special equipment to roll the metal into balls. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, shape it with a mallet and it's complete. ④ Termination/Dissolution Although this is the first time you will be using the equipment, the staff will fully support you, so you can make it with confidence. After completion, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth inside the store. The photo you took will be a present♪

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• For Family

• Age 2～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 12:05 / 13:05 / 14:05 / 15:05

SUP experience at Lake Biwa Paradise? {50-minute course} Why not rediscover the charm of Lake Biwa with SUP? Since the number of participants is small, the instructor will carefully follow up. Beginners, women, and small children can enjoy it with peace of mind. All SUP equipment and life jackets are rented, so please feel free to come empty-handed♪ * Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet, a change of clothes, and a towel. * Sandals are also available for rental, but there are limited sizes and numbers. Thank you for your understanding. ⭐️ Reservations can be made on the day ⭐️ You can make reservations by phone, LINE, email, etc. [Experience time] 50 minutes (starts every hour, last at 3:00 p.m.) * Due to the circumstances of the reservation site, the start time will be displayed 5 minutes later. Thank you for your understanding. [Location] Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, Otsu City 1-29-9 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0105 *Free parking available [Participation fee (approximately 50 minutes per session)] ① Adults (high school students and above): 3,000 yen (tax included) ② Children (elementary and junior high school students): 2,000 yen (tax included) *Preschool children are free, but must be accompanied by a guardian. [SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] SUP (stand-up paddle board) is a water sport that anyone can enjoy. Instructors will carefully explain the basics of how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. [Schedule] 1. Gathering and check-in (15 minutes before start) *Change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet 2. Landing briefing (about 10 minutes) 3. Landing on the water and SUP experience (about 35 minutes) 4. Landing and cleaning up (about 5 minutes) *Change clothes if necessary 5. Disbandment [Notes] Depending on the weather on the day, the event may be canceled or the contents may be changed, with safety as the top priority. Please note.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 11
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

We also have baby sizes (one-piece type) and kids sizes. ♦You can come empty-handed ♦If you will be returning the kimono the day after renting, please be sure to let us know ♦The rental fee is displayed here until 9:00 p.m.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

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

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

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

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

Ladies Hakama Plan: Large sizes up to 4L are also available. You can choose from a variety of Hakama, with or without embroidery, dull colors, primary colors, etc. Why not enjoy your trip to Kyoto by wearing a Hakama?

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The small group size means beginners and children can participate with peace of mind. The meeting and disbanding points will be at the local ski slope. Enjoy a walk on the lake♪

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

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

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• Age 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga / Lake Biwa] SUP experience plan! ⭐︎ Foreigners are welcome! !! We will take lessons in simple English (^^) ☆ SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) is a sport where you ride on a board that is larger and more stable than a normal surfboard and paddle to cruise the surface of the water. Why don't you relax and cruise Lake Biwa? Let's know the history of Akechi Mitsuhide with SUP (Stand Up Paddle) ♪! Visit the land "Biwako Otsu Castle Ruins" related to Akechi Mitsuhide, which is a hot topic in the 2020 NHK Taiga drama "Kirin ga Kuru"! After the siege of Mount Hiei, you can land on the site of Sakamoto Castle built by Akechi Mitsuhide on the shores of Lake Biwa at the foot of the mountain, and you can also see the statue of Mitsuhide! There is a torii gate "Sannou Torii" of Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine right next to it, and you can take a commemorative photo at the power spot ♪ Let's take a leisurely exploration of Lake Biwa while looking at the castle ruins map of Otsu! In addition, you can also go sightseeing from the land to Saikyoji Temple, Enryakuji Temple, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, etc., which was built by Prince Shotoku ♪ * You can use it all year round. * Available from 1 person. * The price includes the rental fee. * Equipped with parking lot. * You can swim in Lake Biwa. * A separate facility usage fee of 550 yen [1100 yen from July to the end of August] is required. (Free parking, hot shower, changing room.) * Cover Yamaha Marina Biwako Please come to 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 5200105.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Welcome to cover! [Shiga/Lake Biwa] Leisure pack (banana boat & wakeboard experience) This is a great plan where you can experience wakeboarding and banana boating on Lake Biwa. You can experience it from elementary school students. A jwba pro rider and a veteran instructor will carefully lecture according to your level! *Available all year round. *Available from 1 person. *Price includes rental fee. *Parking available. *You can swim in Lake Biwa. *Facility usage fee is 550 yen [1,100 yen is required from July to the end of August. Please acknowledge it beforehand. * cover 5-2-2 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 5200105

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

You can make anpan, a type of bread often eaten by Japanese people, in a Japanese home in 2 hours using a domestic oven. Even beginners are OK! We will teach you how to make bread carefully. Children of elementary school age and above can participate. Reservations can be made for up to 4 people. You may be impressed by the fluffy, freshly baked anpan! You can knead the dough by hand or by machine, so it's interesting to see how the dough changes!

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• In Door Activity
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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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• In Door Activity

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity