Things to do in Kansai Page 12

• Age 20～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 10:45 / 13:00

This refreshing dive plan includes one beach dive and one boat dive in the waters of Kushimoto Town, the southernmost tip of Honshu. This plan is recommended for those who are worried about their skills after a long time of diving, want to practice before the season begins, or feel overwhelmed by large groups. The first beach dive is a refreshing dive focused on reviewing your skills and regaining your sense of underwater presence. After getting used to the first dive, you can enjoy a boat dive to the fullest! Why not rekindle your diving life in the waters of Kushimoto, where a wide variety of marine life, from fish to macro-organisms, can be seen thanks to the Kuroshio Current? ★Schedule*Diving times in parentheses apply from October 1st to October 30th. Please be careful not to make any mistakes when booking your dive time. (Weekdays) 9:30~ (8:00~): 9:30 (8:00~) Beach diving ⇨ 13:00 (10:00~) Boat diving 13:00~ (10:00~): 13:00 (10:00~) Beach diving ⇨ 15:00 (13:30~) Boat diving (Saturdays and Sundays) 8:30~ (7:30~): 8:30 (7:30) Beach diving ⇨ 12:45 (11:45) Boat diving 10:45~ (9:45~): 10:45 (9:45) Beach diving ⇨ 14:45 (13:30) Boat diving ~ Experience flow (Saturdays and Sundays example; if 10:45~) ~ 9:45 Meet and fill out the necessary documents Please come to the meeting place. (If you require transportation, we will pick you up.) 10:15 AM Lecture & Preparation: We will provide a thorough explanation of what you will be doing on the refresher dive. Please feel free to ask your instructor if you have any concerns. 10:45 AM Refresher Beach Dive: We will begin with a foot-deep dive, where you will slowly become accustomed to the water, so you can relax. 11:30 AM Lunch Break: Take a leisurely lunch break. Recover your energy in preparation for the boat dive! 1:30 PM Boat Dive: After practicing your skills, enjoy the abundance of fish at the southernmost tip of Honshu! Enjoy diving to your heart's content! The dive times shown are only examples and may vary depending on the conditions on the day. Please plan your schedule with ample time. After the dive, you will change clothes and log your log before concluding the dive.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

We rent electric machine guns (air guns). Aim at the placed target and take your time with your handgun... You can aim one shot at a time, or you can mow it down all at once with a machine gun sweep. It's also fun to have two guns and feel like the main character in a movie or game! It's OK to print out a photo of someone you hate...and use it! Let's get rid of your daily frustrations.At our store, you can have fun and relieve stress with 3 types of stress relief plans. Many of our customers enjoy playing airguns and then move on to the destructive entertainment of smashing things into pieces. Air gun shooting (20 minutes) 3 targets + fixed + 200 BB bullets 2,200 yen *Upgrading the size of targets, BB bullets, and plan can be added as an option at the store *(Cash only)

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

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

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎MenuThere are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushiThe most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushiA popular sushi around the world, this type of sushi is made by wrapping ingredients in rice. If you practice a lot, you might become a sushi chef? ▶︎ScheduleIt's about 90 minutes. In the first half, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and then you will actually make sushi! In the second half, you will have time to make sushi freely and time to eat. ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Osaka! Osaka is a popular tourist destination in Japan that everyone wants to visit at least once, with a strong sense of history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Osaka before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staff All cooking classes will be held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Japan will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changes The following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit) *If you need to change the menu, please be sure to let us know in advance. *We cannot change the menu on the day of the event. *We cannot accommodate likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

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• Age 6～Age 65
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Destroy things and relieve stress! In this plan, you can use tools to break 10 kg of electrical appliances and bottles per person. Would you like to get rid of the accumulated stress and feel refreshed?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Hand forming, is a ceramic art experience plan that can pottery making in the Tatara making or a full-fledged electric potter's wheel, such as your favorite recipe,. Cups and dishes, Model can be made a thing you want to make of their own, such as vases. To work with a handmade seems to taste a hand forming and Tatara building, so you can make the works of uniform finish in the electric potter's wheel, please try to challenge the things you want to make of your own.

• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Transform into a Samurai or Ninja in body and soul! Beginners welcome! Experience sword fighting in Osaka, with great access. Transform into a Samurai or Ninja—Body and Soul!No experience needed—everyone is welcome to join this fun sword-fighting experience! ?✨You can experience everything from the basics of sword handling to fighting scenes. <Experience flow>1. Bow 2. Explanation of swords 3. Change into kimono 4. Practice basic sword fighting forms and movements 5. Practice fighting 6. Filming of fighting scenes 7. Commemorative photoIf you have any requests, please feel free to contact us. We will respond flexibly. Experience Overview:Greeting: Begin with a respectful bow.Sword Basics: Learn about the katana and how to handle it.Kimono Dressing: Transform into a samurai or ninja with authentic attire.Basic Movements: Practice fundamental stances and techniques.Fight Scene Practice: Rehearse fight choreography with dynamic movements.Scene Filming: Capture your action-packed performance on video.Commemorative Photos: End with memorable snapshots in costume.Feel free to contact us with any special requests—we're happy to accommodate!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Hands-on workshop and learn to craft your own traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, "Umeshu," and refreshing "Ume Syrup"Guided in English by an Ume Concierge from CHOYA, the world's leading Umeshu producerEnjoy a tasting of ume syrup and explore 100 different ingredient combinations to personalize your creationTake home your uniquely crafted Umeshu or Ume Syrup, a special and lasting souvenir of your trip to Japan (originally planned as a Kyoto trip)

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• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

We will make a cool rubber band gun using the wood of Ryujin Village. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Confirmation of materials ② Safety guidance ③ Explanation of how to make ④ Work ⑤ Operation check ⑥ Finishing

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Build in about 30 minutes to choose your favorite color of the bag and handle, it is my bag handmade experience. Since the staff help, you can anyone to easily experience. In our plan we can produce a shoulder bag.

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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 13～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a day-trip natural hot spring facility that boasts an ocean view overlooking Kansai Airport! The facility also has a festival corner for children to enjoy, a gym, and a sauna. At the restaurant where you can enjoy the ocean view, we recommend the local fish dishes!

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

⚫︎Only 15 minutes from Kansai Airport! Convenient access, just a 5-minute walk from JR West/Nankai Rinku Town Station! There is an ice rink with a view of the sea - the Kansai Airport Ice Arena. ⚫︎A truly extraordinary resort experience, skating on the ice while watching the beautiful horizon of Osaka Bay, where the sea and ice meet. Enjoy a special moment in the unique scenery woven by the sea and the rink. ⚫︎Cool even in summer! The building is always below 15℃, making it a natural cool spot with no need for air conditioning. Why not create some "too cool" summer memories, perfect for the sweaty season? ⚫︎Beginners and tourists are welcome! Even if you're new to skating, you can rest assured. Rental shoes, helmets, and knee pads are available, so you can enjoy it safely and happily. There is also an English guide in the building, so it is recommended for tourists from overseas!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Let's freely make pottery with hand-made pottery. Creation of works only for you. Cups, bowls, dishes and figurines. Please finish it with your favorite work. If you become engrossed in pottery by touching the soil, all of your daily stress will be blown away. A sea breeze healing space. Would you like to relax with the soil, the people, the sea? Shishi pottery is a free-style Gal & pottery class.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan involves carefully finishing a piece of work using a technique called "wired Shippo." Please choose one item of your choice from a pendant, strap, obi clasp, or brooch.

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• Age 15～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Experience wearing the traditional Japanese twelve-layered kimono in Kyoto! Located near Nijo Castle, it's easily accessible from Kyoto Station. The experience lasts about an hour, so it's a great addition to your Kyoto trip! This is a sister store of the Tokyo store! Feel free to bring your own photographer, invite friends over to take photos, and of course, film videos! *This plan is for women.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

At "Kyoto Shippo Hiromi Art Higashiyama Store," you can experience making a piece of "Kyoto Shippo," a designated traditional craft of Kyoto. This plan allows you to make one item of your choice from a pendant, strap, brooch, or obi clasp using a technique called "frit cloisonné." The experience takes less than two hours.

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• In Door Activity

• 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 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:15 / 14:45

Forest walk plan with lessons that can be participated from beginners. Go in cool forest even in summer. The horses used are well-trained horses such as white horses with pedigrees and horses used for competitions that are difficult to ride. The club's horses will stop at their voices and positions without having to pull the reins. Even beginners can participate with peace of mind. Since the trainer is attached to the horse, even if you approach the back of the horse, you will not kick.

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks 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 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

Activities,1➤Learning CalligraphyResignation is literally a person's resignation from this world, or the words he writes to say goodbye to this world as he prepares to die. They are his last words,In this plan, you will write a letter of resignation to prepare for death before going to war in the Warring States Period, when life and were death always next to each other.Highlight 01➤Decide on the last character. reflect on your life and think carefully about it.➤Practice basic brush strokes and the stroke order of the chosen kanji.Activities,2One character for resignationReflecting on your life so far, imagine a story about whom and what kind of feelings you would like to leave behind, and think about the character composition (design) of your last character in this world.- Highlight 02➤With an oversized brush, more than five times larger than usual, the artist puts his soul into creating a powerful, fragile, and beautiful single character on a 150cm x 150cm sheet of paper. By expressing the whole body dynamically, the artist can freely manipulate the oversized brush.

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• Age 7～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Enjoy a matcha experience in a kimono! We have a wide selection of kimonos (yukata) for women, men, and children (reservations can be made for up to 4 people). Both the kimono rental and matcha experience are available to anyone aged 10 and over, so it's also recommended for families! Price: Kimono (yukata) rental + matcha experience: 8,800 yen (tax included) Kimono (yukata) rental + Uji matcha + tea snacks Duration: Kimono rental: Approximately 20 minutes (additional 15 minutes if hair styling is added) ↓ (Transportation): Approximately 2-minute walk Matcha experience: Approximately 30 minutes *Kimono return time is 5:00 PM Meeting place: Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 *Matcha experience starts at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM Example: Kimono rental starts at 9:00 AM → Matcha experience starts at 10:00 AM (if booked, the time may be changed to a later time) Schedule: 1. Arrive at the Shiki Sakura Kimono Rental Kiyomizu-dera Store on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a matcha experience wearing a kimono (yukata) at Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei, located about a 2-minute walk away. [About Kimono Rentals] ◇Kimono Rental Plan Set: Undergarment, kimono, obi, bag, and sandals are rented (Yukata plan is available from June 1st to September 15th). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 15 minutes). *You can enjoy the matcha experience or stroll around freely until the return time of 5:00 PM. [About Matcha Experiences] Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei [About Matcha Experiences] Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei Store Information) Address: 2-222 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0862 Phone: 075-334-6757 Course: Approximately 30 minutes Contents: Uji matcha + tea sweets This is an experience where you can use the kettle and make your own matcha tea in the tea room on the second floor. You will make the matcha together while listening to the instructor's explanation. Afterwards, you will enjoy the matcha tea with tea sweets (which change depending on the day). Please note: If you are late for your reservation time, it will cause inconvenience to those who are behind, so please be punctual. Also, depending on the time, you may not be able to experience the experience.

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• Age 12～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

Land bass Lake Biwa fishing guide service. We will guide you through the boat fishing experience at Lake Biwa. This is a plan for beginners. (Time required: about 100 minutes) This plan allows you to board a boat and experience fishing at Lake Biwa. An instructor will give a lecture so that even beginners can enjoy it. ~Experience flow~ (Example: If you want to start at 10:00) 9:45 Meet at the marina Meet at Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare for boarding. 10:00 Departure We will depart from the marina. Move by boat to the point. 10:15 We will give a lecture on how to fish at the point, prepare fishing experience equipment, and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to cast and lure by yourself. Aim for the target and lure it. The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. The difficulty level varies depending on the season, but it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (Fishing is relatively easy in warm seasons, and you can catch bigger fish in cold seasons.) 12:00 Return from the point to the marina. Move around the point aiming for your target, and finally return to the marina by boat.

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• Age 3～Age 60
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• 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. The feature of "fox painting experience" is that you can take it home on the day. After painting, you can decorate it at the front door of your house and use it as an amulet!

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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 Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. Take on the challenge of "Kiyomizu ware (mug / teacup) painting experience", which is rare in many stores. How about making memories of your trip?

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 12～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

We offer private guided bass fishing tours and charter boat services designed especially for international visitors. Our experiences are enjoyed by a wide range of guests—from families with children to seasoned fishing enthusiasts.We work with multiple professional guides, all of whom are experienced locals with in-depth knowledge of the lake and its seasonal fishing patterns. Their expertise ensures a safe, enjoyable, and successful fishing trip.One of the key features of our service is the all-inclusive package. The tour fee includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or a nearby station, as well as all necessary fishing equipment rentals.This means you can fully enjoy a unique and memorable fishing experience in Japan without the stress of figuring out transport or gear—even while traveling abroad.

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