Things to do in Kansai Page 13

• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00

Sightseeing at Osaka Castle and tasting food at Karahori Shopping Street! This is a private tour around Osaka city's tourist spots. Whether you're a couple, family, or traveling alone, this private tour allows you to explore at your own pace. This plan allows you to fully experience Osaka's history, culture, and gourmet food in just six hours.

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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 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can casually experience custom painting your sneakers in an extraordinary space in Osaka city♪ After you arrive, we will explain the production procedure. You can choose the color you want to paint and freely paint or sprinkle the color to create your own original sneakers. Experienced instructors will provide careful guidance. *Please bring your own sneakers. There are experiences and lessons available until late at night on weekdays and on weekends, so you can participate after work. ・You can take home all your creations on the same day♪ ・Recommended for couples, friends, and anniversaries. We will also give you all the photos taken during the experience♪

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• Age 13～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

You will experience making a silver ring with a purity of 99.99% using pure silver clay developed, manufactured and sold by Mitsubishi Materials. Molded, fired, and polished to create a sparkling mirror finish. The precious course with a price of 8,000 yen per person will be made up to a professional finish. The experience process of about 120 minutes ends in no time. But don't panic. Let's polish it up to a satisfying brilliance

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Experience a dynamic flight from Parapark Kyoto (altitude difference 470m) with a professional instructor. Leave all the control to the instructor behind you and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the air. *Depending on weather conditions, it may be changed to Yagi Tandem (Nishikyoto Paragliding Practice Range 200m or 130m). *Waiting time may be longer depending on the number of people and weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

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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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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Located near Shinsaibashi, Osaka! Experience the joy of making your own memorable, "special" jewelry with your own hands. This is a homely metal engraving workshop that can be enjoyed by yourself, as a couple, or with friends. We will kindly and carefully assist you in everything from casual experiences to the appeal of full-scale craftsmanship! Items that can be made include rings, ear cuffs, pierced earrings, necklace tops, charms, bangles, and more.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

With this plan, you can feel free to experience the making of full-scale accessories such as coin cases, pen cases, and business card holders in about 2 hours. Do you not make only one leather item in the world? How about by all means the souvenir experience of Himeji.

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

In this plan, you will be asked to make a wedding ring. Clay-like sterling silver is crafted as if it were handmade, so you can easily make it even for the first time. After the regular course process, it takes about 30 minutes to polish and finish the ring with high quality.

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

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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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 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can experience being a gorgeous oiran in Kyoto. The Sakuraka plan for women costs 7,700 yen and includes dressing, natural makeup, hair setting, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. We also do group photography for two or more people. There are other full options, so please feel free to apply. [Sakuraka Plan] *This plan is for women only. The Sakuraka plan, which is popular among pale-skinned girls, includes dressing, hair and makeup, photography, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. Recommended for these people: *If you come to Kyoto, you want to be photographed in a kimono! *You don't like flashy hair and makeup like oiran *You want to be photographed in a popular lace kimono and be different from others! *You don't want to be too exposed *The uchikake will only be worn when our photographer takes the photo, and you will only be able to enjoy the kimono inside during selfies. Choose your favorite and enjoy your ideal oiran. We also offer half wig and full wig options, so those with short hair can rest assured. ◇Price 7,700 yen◇Time Approximately 1.5 hours and up *From arrival to payment, it takes about 1.5 hours on average for one person. For two people, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours on average. ◇Access 3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station <Plan includes> Dressing, hair setting, makeup, photographer photo + 5 minutes of smartphone photo shoot in the studio (You can choose from 2 types of hair setting.)｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡＜Recommended PONT＞① Customize your favorite options and finish the look of the oiran you want to be♪ As an additional option from the basic plan, you can choose and purchase the number of photos you like, such as wigs for hair setting, items for makeup, and photo data taken by the photographer. You can customize your favorite options and create memories with a satisfying oiran experience. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. ② We have 4 types of rooms available as photo booths. You can take photos in any pose you like in the photo studio. *Jalan.net cannot accept requests to specify a photo studio in advance. *If you have a preference, please contact the store in advance. ③You can take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes! At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, our basic plan includes a service that allows you to take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes, which is not available at many other studios. You can also bring your own tripod or selfie stick ♪

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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

3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station! ! Please enjoy her beautiful appearance as a courtesan, which is different from her usual appearance, and her boyfriend's cool kimono appearance. We will help you create the best memories just for the two of you in Kyoto. The 9,900 yen couple plan includes dressing, hair and make-up (for women only), a photographer, and a 5-minute photo session with a smartphone in the studio. *This plan is limited to 2 people (male and female). We will take both solo shots and 2 shots for each. (We may request gender reversal, but if you wish, please contact the store before making a reservation.)We welcome people of all ages from 3 years old to no age limit. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. Uchikake is only worn when our photographer is taking pictures, and during selfie time, please only wear the kimono inside. If you would like to use a photo studio, please contact the store in advance.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Make your own talisman prayer beads bracelet in a workshop surrounded by the silence of Kyoto. A professional color therapist will support you in choosing the color in a fun way! Why not make an original prayer beads bracelet that is one of a kind in the world using the highest quality beads and rare natural stones? ◎ Choose natural stones and colors that suit your wishes and worries! You can choose the perfect natural stone and color according to your wishes and worries, such as "I want to improve my luck," "I want to be healed," and "I want to be positive." If you have time, you can also add a color diagnosis! ? ◎ Experience at a historic Kyoto prayer beads workshop! You can experience traditional Japanese culture in a museum-like space with over 100 prayer beads lined up. ◎ We also recommend the tea ceremony experience (optional)! In a quiet Japanese space, you can enjoy a special time to calm your mind while concentrating on the tea ceremony! ◎ Beginners and children are welcome! You can participate alone. The instructor will provide solid support, so even first-timers can rest assured! You can take the completed bracelet home on the day! ◎ Combine the experience with sightseeing. Nearby are Kamigamo Shrine, the oldest in Kyoto, and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, which has the largest number of plants in Japan! Please join us and make your Kyoto trip a memorable one!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00

We make delicious rice onigiri in our spacious cafe in Fushimi Inari. The onigiri comes with rolled omelet, popular among foreigners, and our specialty miso soup. Please enjoy it with the onigiri you made. Wagyu beef is available as an option. Takeaway is also available. The restaurant is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Craft Infinity opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. They have a lineup of dyeing experiences for crust leather sneakers! Dyeing shoes in your own color is fun because it allows you to create your own original items. Just thinking about what color to dye them in and how to dye which parts will stimulate your creativity. In addition, since the dyeing process is done by hand, the sense of accomplishment when you finish is great depending on how much time and effort you put in. Wearing shoes dyed in your favorite color allows you to feel self-expression and self-satisfaction. This is a recommended plan that even beginners can easily try. Leather sneakers dyed in your own color are one of a kind in the world♪☆ The experience time is about 3 to 4 hours, so even those who come from far away can feel free to try it. ☆ If you are worried about whether you can do it for the first time, please feel free to contact us.

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• Age 5～Age 88
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

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• Age 5～Age 88
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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 9～Age 120
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

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

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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 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

This is a sea kayaking experience where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. The sea in the morning calm is very calm and mirror-like. Why not get up early and paddle out on such a sea? It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. Dog life jackets are available, so dogs can also participate. *The start time changes depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

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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
• 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. 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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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

After the experience, you will receive a special Lapin mackerel sandwich and a drink. This is a sea kayaking experience with breakfast included, where you can enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. It is a very valuable experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. Please enjoy your meal in the cafe space with the sea spreading out in front of you! *The time of the event will change depending on the sunrise time (we aim to meet 30 minutes before sunrise (around 4:00 in summer and 5:00 in autumn)) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about ③ Experience start: We will paddle around Hashiguiiwa and enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. We will watch the sunrise on the sea. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can use the shower (hot water 3 minutes 200 yen). You can also dine at Beach House Lapin ♪ ★ Free photo service!

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• 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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