Things to do in Kansai Page 14

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This is a 2.5 hour walking tour for 3 people or more. In fact, Kushimoto Town has a deep connection with Turkey. Why not take a leisurely walk while listening to stories about the history of friendship with Turkey that began with the Ertugrul disaster? Kashinozaki is also designated as a Nanki-Kumano Geosite, and has interesting geological features.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

At “Azuki no Sato”, craftsmen experience and teach Japanese sweets. After the experience, you can relax with Japanese sweets and matcha. There is also an exhibition room for Factory tour and Japanese confectionery tools. Experience content: Manufacture of 3 seasonal Japanese sweets (Nerikiri, etc.) After the experience, we accept reservations for more 5 people with a matcha and Japanese sweets. You can experience up to 70 people. ※ Sunday and Wednesday

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

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• Age 0～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We handmade Nishijin weave Japanese goods one by one at the foot of Funaoka. Everyone of those "popular anime" fans must see! The original Wed or does not make the argument ornament! What? When you come to Funaoka Mountain, Kensuke Shrine, Imamiya Shrine, Daitokuji, come and visit us for making memories of the trip!

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 19:00 / 20:00

Eisa is a traditional Okinawan performing art. Eisa, which is danced to the rhythm of the drums, can be enjoyed more deeply by participating than just watching. Why not experience Okinawa's traditional performing art "Eisa", where the beating of the drums and the rhythm of the dance will move your heart? Please feel free to join us ♪ Along with the stage performance, you can also enjoy Japanese street food. Experience the Japanese festival atmosphere ♪ Popular tourist spots are also nearby! One of the attractions is that it is easy to make plans to visit popular tourist spots such as Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsekai before and after the experience.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

The easiest paragliding among Sky Sports. Even first-timers can try paragliding. You will actually wear a paraglider, practice basic operating methods, and experience the feeling of floating at low altitude. The secret to success is to keep moving forward. You can try as many times as you like within 90 minutes from the time you register in the morning.

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• Age 3～Age 100
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• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Affordable prices that allow you to casually try on a kimono. A complete set of Japanese clothing (kimono, obi, Japanese bag, sandals, and hairpin) and a standard hair set is included for just 3,278 yen (tax included). You can choose your kimono from a selection of simple colors and patterns.

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• Age 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

[Held on Sunday, August 17, 2025!] The tradition of Sakai will resonate! Special performance by "Sakai Goryo Taiko" A powerful Japanese drum stage by "Sakai Goryo Taiko" will be held at the Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival! "Sakai Goryo Taiko", which has been active mainly in Sakai City for many years, will make its first appearance at Yatai Village. The heavy sound and rhythm that shakes the soul will instantly envelop the venue in excitement! On the day, there will also be a "Japanese drum experience" where the audience can participate. Don't miss this great opportunity to touch the Japanese drums! [Event summary] Date and time: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Part 1: 19:00-Part 2: 20:00-*Each performance of Japanese drums + experience Location: Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival (2nd floor) Performer: Sakai Goryo Taiko Please come and experience the sound and excitement of Japanese drums on site! We look forward to seeing you there!

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00 / 16:00

You will taste three types of sake, then enjoy sake with dried snacks. First, there will be an explanation of the history of Nakatani Sake Brewery, rice polishing, and the three types of sake. The snacks are roasted black beans, Dried cod with sesame paste, and Dried Seaweed. After the sake tasting, you can observe the brewery's exhibits at any time. ~Experience Schedule~ 15:00 Introduction, History of Nakatani Sake Brewery. 15:05 Explanation of rice polishing process and its purpose (while looking at actual polished raw rice). 15:10 Explanation of the difference and the recommended order of tasting the three types of Sake. 15:15 Sake tasting the three types of sake in order. 15:30 Enjoy the Sake and tour the brewery's exhibits freely. Ends at 16:00 (If the event starts at 16:00, it will end one hour later at 17:00.)

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Special price for a limited time only! ⇒ The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono rental (men's plan). From plain kimonos (yukata) to patterned kimonos so that men can also enjoy strolling around in kimonos! You can coordinate your outfit however you like! You can freely combine kimonos (yukata), haori, and obi. We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also provide a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away. Compared to other stores, you can leisurely choose your kimono and accessories. [Introducing the route from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and the taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi・Kiyomizu-dera area: 15 minutes from city bus 206 / 10 minutes by taxi・Kinkaku-ji: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take city bus 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total※Approximately 45 minutes if you take city bus 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi・Toji: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi【What is included in the price】・Kimono (yukata)・Underwear・Obi・Tabi・Zori・Bag【Return time】Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi by 18:00 on the day. Please contact us if you are going to be late. ※There is also a next day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available] ★ We accept various payment methods such as cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR code. ・Bag upgrade 550 yen ・Haori rental fee 550 yen ・Change return time to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return between 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen

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• Age 5～Age 80
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• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

The lowest price around Kyoto Station!! Introducing the basic kimono plan (ladies' plan). We have a wide variety of kimonos, including classic patterns, antique kimonos, and retro styles. You can also choose a lace kimono for an additional 1,100 yen! We are located about a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and we also offer a luggage storage service, so when you arrive in Kyoto, you can change into a kimono and get into sightseeing mode right away♪Compared to other stores, you can take your time choosing kimonos and accessories. If you are having trouble coordinating your outfit, feel free to consult our staff♪[Routes from our store to tourist spots] Kyoto Station and a taxi stand are right in front of us, so you can get to tourist spots in various ways!・Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine: 9 minutes from JR Nara Line, 20 minutes by taxi. ・Kiyomizu-dera Temple: 15 minutes from City Bus No. 206 / 10 minutes by taxi. ・Kinkaku-ji Temple: Take JR Sagano Line to Marumachi ⇒ Take City Bus No. 205 to Kinkakuji-michi, 25 minutes in total. ※Approximately 45 minutes if you take City Bus No. 205 only / 15 minutes by taxi. ・Arashiyama: Take JR Sagano Line to Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11 minutes / 30 minutes by taxi. ・Toji Temple: 15 minutes on foot / 5 minutes by taxi. [What is included in the price] Kimono or yukata, obi (half-width obi), tabi socks, sandals, Japanese patterned drawstring bag (bag), underwear and accessories required for dressing, obiage and obijime service. [Return time] Please return the kimono to Mimosa Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi Kimono Rental by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. Please contact us if you are going to miss the deadline. *There is also a next-day return option, so please consult with us at the store. [Other options available]・Hair set Up style 1,100 yen Down style 1,650 yen ・Bag upgrade → 550 yen ・Fur → Small 550 yen Large 1,100 yen ・Lace inner 550 yen ・Lace sleeve 550 yen ・Add wrinkled heko obi 550 yen ・Add obi decoration 550 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Taiko knot 3,300 yen ・Half obi ⇒ Change to Fukuro obi Kazami knot 4,400 yen ・Change return to 9:00-10:00 the next day 1,100 yen ・Extend rental by 1 day (return from 10:00-18:00 the next day) 2,200 yen You can also change to a lace kimono, black tomesode plan, or furisode plan on the day!・Change to a lace kimono for an extra 1,100 yen ・Change to a black kimono for an extra 4,400 yen ・Change to a long-sleeved kimono for an extra 8,800 yen ★We accept a variety of payment methods, including cash, credit card, electronic money, and QR codes.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

At the entrance of the railway park, "D51 1085" welcomes you. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, we have a ride experience with Kiha, Hymo, and Flower vehicles. (We accept reservations for groups other than weekends and holidays, but we do not accept reservations for normal driving.) The lawn spreads out in the park, and there is a spacious lawn open space, basketball goal, and picture book box. there is. Spring is also a famous place for cherry blossoms. When the weather is nice and sunny, you can spend a relaxing time with your family. A diorama that reproduces the scenery of Aridagawa Town is popular at the railway exchange hall in the park. In addition, the old vehicles "Kiha 58003", "Haimo 180-101", and "Flower 1985" are waiting for you on the approximately 400m railroad track that extends from east to west. (If you apply for a group of about 30 people, you can also have a ride experience on the desired date)

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• For Family

• Age 20～Age 55
• 3～4 hours
• 19:10

Choose one of the 6 nightclubs in Osaka (CHEVAL OSAKA / GIRAFFE JAPAN / G3 / Ammona / G2 Plus / OWL OSAKA) and enter! Admission fees normally vary depending on the day of the week and time of day, but if you use OsakaNightclubTicket to enter, you can always enjoy the club at a great price!

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• Nightlife
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 18:30

In dramatic time from dusk to night, when you organize a zazen in a quiet precinct, the sound of the wind that shakes the grass. The monk's gentle talk makes the heart and body a bit easier. Please, now Sun or do not you come to the temple of the night rounding up the work. Recommended Kyoto experience suggests, is how to spend time on your own time. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Outline of the event & Explanations shrine (20 minutes) ② Zazen (30 minutes) ③ Break (5 minutes) ④ Simple exercise (10 minutes) ⑤ Zazen (20 minutes) ⑥ Tea ceremony and exchange party with the priests · Participant exchange meeting (30 minutes) ※ The time of each item varies depending on the meeting.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:30 / 18:00 / 19:30

In this masterclass you will cook and eat takoyaki (octopus balls) as much as you like. Takoyaki is considered to be a popular local cuisine in Osaka. We provide various kinds of ingredients, so feel at ease if you cannot eat octopus. You can replace octopus with other ingredients and make your original takoyaki.

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

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00

This is the only place where you can make your own ramen noodles. Ramen Factory is the only restaurant in Kyoto where you can cook ramen by yourself.​ ​ Making fresh noodles, a roasted chicken fillet, delicious broth and draining noodles and a finishing touch. Enjoy cooking your special ramen♪ * Ramen Factory is a sister store of 'Menbakaichidai' Fire Ramen Restaurant with over 30 years of history.​ ​

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

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

A traditional Japanese mochi-pounding experience. Choose from 5 toppings from 10 types of sauces and rent a costume! Wear a happi coat and pound mochi! Beginners, women, and children are welcome! Come empty-handed! Stop by on your trip! Freshly pounded mochi is delicious!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Is a plan to enjoy the tile craft using the original wall material ARARE. Work that was created is available to take home that day!

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a plan that you can easily know the roof tiles. After seeing the work of the tiler, you can make a bill plate by taking a bill on the clay used for the Ibushi tile. Plates can be placed in front of the factory or along a silver carriageway if desired.

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Cruising elegantly on the river that flows through the city of Osaka! There are downtown areas and business districts near the river, and the scenery from the river is the best! ! It is a lounge sofa type board that can board up to 12 people with a sense of privacy. It is a plan that can use coupons common to the region!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

Walk along the narrow, maze-like alleyways towards the lighthouse while listening to the stories of an experienced local guide. Please feel free to join us. You can take photos in the alleys that look like they are from overseas, or take a rest at a stylish cafe in the back alley. It is strange that every road on the way down always leads to a fishing port. Why not enjoy a mini overseas trip in Amalfi, Japan? ~Experience flow~13:00 Check-in Please tell us the name of the person who applied. Please cooperate with temperature checks and disinfection. ↓ Walk along the alleys of Saikazaki while listening to the stories of a local guide. ↓ When we arrive at the lighthouse, we return to the port and disband! Feel free to walk and explore the alleys!

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

90-minute course that passes through Dotonbori and the water gates! As this is a long cruise, we recommend bringing food and drinks with you!! A cruise along Osaka's back routes! An elegant cruise around famous spots that can be viewed from the river, such as Glico, the water gates, Kyocera Dome, and Dojima River! You can take photos from the river at the very popular Glico sign! This is a very satisfying 80-minute course! ●Water gates course (90 minutes) ・Minatomachi Pier → Dotonbori River Water Gate → Kyocera Dome → Central Wholesale Market → Central Public Hall → Osaka Castle → Higashiyokobori River Water Gate → Nihonbashi → Glico → Minatomachi Pier *Please note that the route may change depending on the tide level.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• Age 16～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

If you have any worries, or if there is something you want to hear but can't tell anyone, please come to the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Society. The oldest things remaining at Koyasan are the Buddhist scriptures that Kobo Daishi brought back from China. These prayers are based on these scriptures. We will listen to your worries, such as chronic physical and mental symptoms, improving human relationships, and looking at the bright side of things, and show you the path to improvement through appropriate prayers.

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• Age 9～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

*This time, the focus is on giving directions. If you can help foreign travelers! *The goal is to be able to do it on your own without using a translation app! For those who want to practice simple English conversation at home, you will learn a series of steps, including frequently used words and the key points of commonly used English expressions. [Limited to 1-3 due to face-to-face one-on-one lessons] [Lesson English for each situation: Self-introduction English and up] Classroom English, Restaurant English, Cafe Shop English, Burger Shop English, Directions English, Shopping English

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

<Time required> Approximately 90 minutes [Limited to 1-2 people due to in-person one-on-one lessons] [Limited to 1-2 people due to in-person one-on-one lessons] <Lesson schedule> * Practice thin lines and attached lines * One-sided shading: practice circles and arcs * One-sided shading: practice horizontal and vertical lines * Drafting: brush strokes and test drawings, practical work production * This Sumi-e workshop will be introduced on a TV program * 30 minutes Basic brush techniques: practice attached lines, one-sided shading, and thin lines * 20 minutes Drafting practice (copying) * 40 minutes Finished work production Picture pattern A: Copying: Drawing Sesshu and Buson paintings (large colored paper) B: Drawing Sumi-e basic brush strokes and landscapes and Buddhist statues (large colored paper)

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• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 20:50

This is a direct cruise taxi between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! It is a one-way cruise between Universal City Port and Dotonbori! Enjoy sightseeing on the boat! This is a course where you can enjoy Osaka from the river while relaxing on a lounge sofa type boat. *Due to construction work on the Dotonbori River Water Gate from October 16, 2024 to March 31, 2025, we will operate on a special route. Please contact us as there are times when we cannot accept your request depending on the tide level.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 / 16:30

Draw a biscuit dough free cup Sarah mug 1 Ten'erabi, out of the box, such as pictures and letters is a plan to create an original dish. Since the draw after the draft with a pencil, it tackled without tension. Experience is about one hour. It is very popular in the school trip students and group travelers.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

If you are visiting Kyoto, why not try a special trip that can only be experienced by bicycle? Feel the tranquility and atmosphere of the ancient capital, and enjoy the small paths that cars cannot access, and the freedom to go at your own pace. After starting from Higashiyama base, you will head for the Lake Biwa Canal along the cycling road along the Kamo River. If it is cherry blossom season, you will take photos at the Lake Biwa Canal. Take photos at the large torii gate of Heian Shrine, pass under the large torii gate, and head for the incline. At the incline, you will hear an explanation about the Lake Biwa Canal. During cherry blossom season, you can take photos with the cherry blossoms in the background. At Nanzenji Temple, you will enjoy the scenery that can only be seen here, where history and modern construction are fused. For lunch, you will have tofu dishes, a specialty of Nanzenji Temple. In the afternoon, you will cycle around the vast grounds of the Imperial Palace and visit historical buildings. This is a great plan that includes lunch and bicycle rental fees. You can enjoy cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves in any season. You will also ride on roads that can only be ridden by bicycle. You will be guided through Kyoto roads that cannot be experienced by car or train. Because it's an E-Bike, even those who aren't confident in their physical strength can ride with peace of mind.

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• Age 13～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

If you are visiting Kyoto, why not try a special trip that can only be experienced by bicycle? Feel the tranquility and atmosphere of the ancient capital, and enjoy the small roads that cars cannot access, and the freedom to go at your own pace. Starting from the Higashiyama base, head for Fushimi Inari. After sightseeing at Fushimi Inari, head for the Biwako Canal along the cycling road along the Kamo River. If it is cherry blossom season, take photos at the Biwako Canal. Take photos at the large torii gate of Heian Shrine, pass under the large torii gate, and go along Shirakawa-suji. Take photos at the single bridge on Shirakawa-suji. Head through the city to Yasaka Shrine. You can see the downtown area of Kyoto. Take photos at Yasaka Shrine and return to the Higashiyama base.

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