Things to do in Kansai Page 14

• 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 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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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

[Fly from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji! ] It is a sightseeing flight plan that makes a round trip from Tokyo over Lake Ashinoko by helicopter. We will fly along the coast of Tokaido such as Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Minato Mirai, and Enoshima. You will be fascinated by the spectacular appearance of Mt. Fuji floating in the distance. You can enjoy various scenes such as gifts for parents, hospitality for overseas customers, activities with children, etc. *If the weather conditions are not good, you may not be able to see Mt.Fuji. Depending on the weather conditions, we may guide you to change to a shorter course than before.

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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 10～Age 65
• 3～4 hours

This is a course that can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced climbers. The name of the falls means eight consecutive waterfalls and pools, and as the name suggests, there are eight waterfalls, starting from downstream: Uodome, Shoji, Karato, O-suribachi, Ko-suribachi, Byobu, Kibune, and Shichiben-gaeshi. You will climb the true core of the waterfalls, which cannot be seen from the hiking trail. This is not for beginners. You will be using your whole body to climb.

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• 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 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:45

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda, Osaka. In this plan, you will be asked to make 2 to 4 full-scale gradation candles (depending on the size). It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. * Eligible for goto travel and regional coupons

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Now is the fly board and experience the course of wakeboard of the spear. Wakeboard 20 minutes × 1 This enhancement course to fly board 20 minutes. Please try to experience the two major marine sports in Hyogo Prefecture's first fly-board shop.

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• Age 10～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

☆One of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa☆ Azuchi-Hachiman Suigo SUP Tour Surrounded by reed forests, the Suigo winds and turns like a maze, passes under bridges, and you can encounter wild birds and fish. It's an exciting adventure SUP experience♪ All you can see are tiled and thatched roofs, mountains and fields, and no structures, making it a very quiet and nostalgic experience that makes you feel like you're in the original landscape of Japan. Let yourself go to the sounds of nature in a slow time and heal your daily fatigue♪☆For a SUP experience on Lake Biwa, go to ASOBIWA. With the vision of the Lake Biwa Hawaii Plan, we propose a lifestyle on Lake Biwa. ☆~The sun setting over the Hira mountain range, Okishima, Chomyoji Temple, a tour of the Suigo, and Omihachiman, which has a history and culture, are perfect for SUP! ! ~After SUP, you can enjoy a stroll around historical sites such as Chomyoji Temple, Hachimanbori, and the ruins of Azuchi Castle, or relax in a radon hot spring. Please return home feeling refreshed. o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○～Experience process～① Reception ↓② Change of clothes For this plan, you can wear regular clothes as long as you have a change of clothes in case you get wet! ↓③ Basic operation lecture on land ↓④ Finally, head out onto the water! ↓⑤ First, sit down and learn how to row, and get used to the feeling ↓⑥ Once you've gotten used to it, it's time to stand up! ↓⑦Walking through the Suigo from a walking perspective↓⑧Returning while enjoying the nature and maze-like Suigo↓⑨Endo○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○.｡o○【Target】10 years old and over, 2 people or more required. Children under 12 years old (up to 40kg) can ride with you. SUP board, paddle, life jacket, leash cord, land training, guide fee. If you are under 12 years old (up to 40kg), you can ride with 2 people on one board. It will cost +1,000 yen to use it, so please feel free to contact us if you wish. ☆We also prepare a cherry blossom viewing lunch box to enjoy the blessings of Lake Biwa☆An additional 1,800 yen (tax included) *In summer, the 2-hour course is only available from 4:00 p.m. to prevent heatstroke. [Others] ★Changing rooms available. ★Shower rooms available. ★Free parking available.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.

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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.

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• 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

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Reserved for groups only! It doesn't matter how long each person skis, you can have fun just with your friends♪ If you spend 15 minutes per person, 6 people should take about 2 times each! Of course, for beginners, I will give a lecture on how to stand! Of course, wake surfing is also OK. All rentals such as boards are OK! All you have to do is bring your swimsuit and towel! Let's enjoy summer!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

Reserved for groups only! It doesn't matter how many minutes each person skis, you can have fun with just your friends. Of course, for beginners, I will give a lecture on how to stand! Rental of all boards etc. is OK! All you have to do is bring your swimsuit and towel! Let's enjoy summer!

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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 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Gamoyon Art Labo is a creative space in Gamo 4-chome where you can play with art and paper. You can experience making your own original notebook using Risograph printing. Why not make matching notebooks with friends, your family, or your partner? ◆Contents Why not experience making things with Risograph, a popular retro printing machine? You can make your own ring notebook or top-glued notebook (memo pad) using paper printed using Risograph, a printing machine with a taste that "shifts and fades". On the day, please choose 1 to 5 below. 1. Size (A4 to A6) 2. Binding method (ring or glue) 3. Your favorite main text design (ruled/dot/grid/plain) *You can use your own illustrations as illustrations in your notebook. If you wish, please bring your data (manuscript) on the day. How to create a design (manuscript) → How to create a manuscript4. Two colors of ink (choose from 24 colors excluding gold)5. Five types of paper of your choice (50 sheets of A4 size in total)* The paper you can choose will change depending on the season★Tomoe River S (A3 size) is available for a limited time★Price for two people: 6,000 yen◆Time required: 1.5 to 2 hours◆Notes・This is a pair course. (Reservations limited to 2 people)・There is a risk of ink staining, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty on the day. (Aprons are also available for rental)・There are 4 parking spaces, but it is first come first served. If the parking lot is full, please use the nearby parking lot.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can experience silk screen printing at Gamoyon Art Labo, a creative space where you can play with paper and art in Gamo 4-chome. This course can be selected by anyone who is a pair, such as friends, couples, spouses, parents and children. It is a great deal that allows you to make matching items. * Only one design can be created in this course. It is a common design for two people. If you want to create different designs for each person, please make a reservation for 1 person x 2 people. ◆ Contents You can experience printing your original design on either a T-shirt or a tote bag with silk screen printing. ・I want to experience easy manufacturing ・I am interested in silk screen printing (I want to try SURIMACCA) ・I have something I want to make with silk screen printing but I don't know how to do it. You can participate empty-handed. ↓Flow of the day↓1. Material selection (T-shirt or canvas tote) You can choose 22. Manuscript creation <about 20 minutes> *This workshop will be 1 color 1 plate (plate size S) *Manuscripts can be hand-drawn here on the day, but you can also bring them in. Please create them in "200 x 180 mm or less / original size / black". If you are using data, please bring it on a USB. Paper manuscripts are also possible. For details on how to create a manuscript, click here 3. Ink selection (1 color) *While looking at samples, please choose your favorite color together. During that time, the staff will make the plate. 4. Print preparation (plate pasting, etc.) 5. Print! 6. Drying and cleaning → Finish! ◆Price (all prices include tax) 2 people: 6,500 yen (including 2 materials) *Price before discount *Student discounts do not apply *Elementary school students and younger must come with a parent. ◆Time required 1.5 to 2 hours ◆Target kindergarten to adult *Elementary school students and younger must come with a parent. *Please wear clothes that can get dirty. ◆Notes ・This is a pair course. The listed price is for two people. (Reservations are limited to groups of two people)・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty on the day, as there is a risk of ink stains. (Aprons are also available for rental)・In this workshop, you can print on two materials. You can add up to two materials. In that case, an additional material fee will be required.・You can also bring in up to two materials, but in that case the two materials included in the course will not be included.・It will cost +350 yen to take the plate home.・There are four parking spaces, but it is first come first served. If the parking lot is full, please use the nearby parking lot.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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 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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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Have fun learning about tea in a tea-producing area that has been around since the Heian period! You can enter the beautiful tea fields, take photos of yourself as a tea girl, tour the factory, and brew delicious tea in a teapot, all of which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In May, July, and September, you can also choose to pick tea leaves as an option. You can take the tea leaves home with you, and children's costumes are also available for the popular tea girl experience! Parent-child participation is also recommended. You can access the area by renting a bicycle from JR Sasayamaguchi Station. It takes about 12 minutes to get there while admiring the beautiful tea fields.

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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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• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 to 4 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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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

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 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
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

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• For Groups

• 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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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

A plan to make "Buddha nuts" that bring happiness ☆ You can take the finished work home on the same day! Easy access, 5 minutes walk from JR "Musota Station". You can make it with your favorite flowers such as dried flowers and artificial flowers. It is also recommended for interior decoration and gifts.

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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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