【In May】 Things to do in Kansai Page 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

A great value plan that includes Lapin's special mackerel sandwich and a drink. A SUP experience with breakfast to enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. A very valuable experience of watching the sunrise on the sea. Please enjoy it in the cafe space with the sea spreading out in front of you! We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog! *The event 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 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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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 04:30

This is a SUP 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 into such a sea? We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. *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 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 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 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

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

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 1 Day or more

This plan allows you to rent a stylish and cute electric assisted bicycle for a full day. Our bicycles are easy to ride even for women and cycling beginners, and they start moving with just a little pedaling and are maneuverable, so you can ride more comfortably than other bicycles! (A shop that is extremely friendly to cycling beginners) ・Our bicycles come standard with drink holders and saddle cushions. ・We provide thorough support to beginners! We will carefully explain how to operate the bicycle and how to ride it. If you wish, we will also provide a simple lesson at a nearby park. ・We will accept consultations about problems during rental by phone or message app. ・You can leave your luggage at the store free of charge. ・Our store is registered as a cycle support station, so you can use the changing rooms and toilets. ・In addition to tourist information in the area, we will also introduce recommended cycling routes. Please feel free to use our store even if it is your first cycling challenge! ♬

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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 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Age 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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