Things to do in Kansai Page 18

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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 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Kimono rental in Shinsekai, Osaka [Kimono Botan]. 5 minutes walk from Osaka Tsutenkaku, 3 minutes walk from the nearest station. Why not go out in a kimono to the colorful town unique to Osaka in "Shinsekai" that spreads at the foot of Osaka's symbol Tsutenkaku? Professional SLR photography with a professional photographer! Shooting time: about 90 minutes Shooting location: Shinsekai Tsutenkaku area ~ Tennoji Park area Photos will be sent by email about a week later. Kimono rental and hair set fee included. We also accept requests for formal kimono such as Homongi. (separate fee, please contact us) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Visit the store ② Explanation / Kimono selection ③ Dressing / Hair set ④ Go to the shooting location (moving to several shooting spots on foot) Shooting (about 90 minutes) ⑤ Return If you would like to walk around freely in the kimono after the shooting, please let us know. (Separate fee required)

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• Age 13～Age 99
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• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This is a high-class kimono dressing experience offered by a long-established rental costume store. After the kimono dressing experience while you are explained about the types and uses of kimono, you will be photographed in a colored uchikake at the store studio (men will be photographed in a crested hakama). The photographed data will be sent to you by email within two weeks.

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• Age 5～Age 80
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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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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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• Age 6～Age 69
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Aroma candles made with your favorite scents and flowers ♪ For the popular 3wick candle ♪ Candle trial lesson to choose your favorite color, flower, scent ♪ It is a solid size of 16 cm x 6 cm and is recommended as a gift ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 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. With this plan, you can make one candle of 6.2 cm x 10 cm. A candle like a bouquet made in your favorite color.

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

"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda Osaka With this plan, you can make candles of about 7.5 cm x 8 cm. If you wish, you can also make a gold tag with 6 to 8 letters of the alphabet.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00

For this calligraphy experience, I'll begin with an introduction to the art and some buckground of Japanese language. Then I have a calligraphy performance as my way to express myself. Then you have a chance calligraphy performance by yourself. After that, I will give you calligraphy certificate with your name in Japanese. And at the end of the show, you'll receive my calligraphy as a souvenir.

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• 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.

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• 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.​ ​

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

An introductory course that piles up pottery in a string form and creates a form of thought. You can make a wide variety of cups, teacups, figurines and anything you like. You can make it from 500g of soil (the guideline is for 1 bowl of rice bowl). The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

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• Age 13～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

Enjoy hospitality in a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse, where you can feel at home and enjoy a special atmosphere that is different from your usual trip. Experience making temaki sushi with the landlady. You can participate alone. You can make your own original temaki sushi using carefully selected seafood and seasonal vegetables from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." -Experience Schedule- 11:50 Meet at the site (Meet at the Kyoto machiya townhouse) 12:00 Start making temaki sushi with the landlady - You can learn about Kyoto's food culture before and after the meal, such as an explanation of the ingredients for the meal. 14:00 End at the site

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

Tomiya Orimono Co., Ltd. is a Kyoto-based company recognized as a "Kyoto Long-Established Company," a recognition bestowed upon companies with over 100 years of history. To this day, the company has dedicated itself to the creation of Nishijin-ori obi (sashes). At the workshop, you'll learn about the history of Nishijin-ori and the techniques of its artisans while touching the actual weaving tools used. You'll also get a close-up tour of the jacquard loom, where you'll experience the craftsmanship and power of the loom. During the hand weaving experience, you'll weave a table center approximately 20cm x 30cm on a special hand loom. The texture changes depending on the strength of the weave and the tension of the weft thread, creating a fascinating experience that will leave you lost in time. You can take home your table center on the day. In addition to obi and kimonos, you can also see "art weaving," where famous paintings and photographs are woven into fabric. This tour, packed with content, will allow you to deeply understand the appeal of Nishijin-ori while listening to the sounds of the looms in a workshop built in the Taisho era.

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• Age 18～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

This plan is centered around Nakanoshima Park. The bicycle ride takes about an hour. After the bicycle tour, you will actually wear a kimono and experience being a samurai or ninja. Enjoy Osaka by bicycle! A local guide born and raised in Osaka will guide you to fun and unique spots. We will not only provide you with sightseeing, but also a special experience where you can enjoy the city of Osaka with all your senses. The bicycles used on the tour are from "PALMGARAGE", which was founded in 1976. With a comfortable ride and stylish design, the journey itself is fun. The course not only takes you around parks, temples, and shopping streets, but also includes activities unique to Osaka, such as pottery experience. Discover the new charms of Osaka and make unforgettable memories! We will be conducting a monitor tour in preparation for the full start in April. Please come and make some fun memories!

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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 18～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 13:00

You can wear a traditional uchikake with embroidery that cannot be reproduced today. After getting ready, you will pray to the gods, exchange rings, sign the marriage certificate, and take a commemorative photo to the music of gagaku in the Noh room. The Tomitaya staff will be serving you in a formal kimono, and everyone will be welcomed in a formal kimono.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Kintsugi is a repair technique in which cracks, chips, and other damaged parts of ceramics are glued together with lacquer and decorated with gold and other metal powder. It is also called Kintsukuroi. At our salon, we use simple lacquer instead of real lacquer, and we finish at a reasonable price. Tableware that holds a special meaning can be revived by Kintsugi, and upgraded by applying gold. We accept lessons and orders. The experience location is Minoh City, a city rich in nature in Hokusetsu, Osaka. 20 minutes by train from central Osaka Location: 10 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on the Hankyu Minoh Line, or at the Sakurai Station Cafe (At the cafe, we ask that each person order one drink) If a child of junior high school age or younger participates, a parent or guardian must apply and participate with them. We do not allow children to participate alone. If you bring your own, you are limited to three chips per person.

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• 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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• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This Maiko transformation studio is located right next to Gojo Station, one subway stop from Kyoto Station. Transform into the geisha of your dreams ☆ This plan includes studio photography ♪ *This plan includes indoor photography only. You cannot go out.

• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 13:30

A half-day condensed version of the fun of "Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting," the fastest rapid in the Kansai region. A popular plan that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from families to groups and couples. In addition to rafting down the rapids, there are also swimming competitions in the river and a 4m rock dive, so you can get soaked and smile with a big smile. This is a rafting trip full of water activities. It is about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station, and after rafting, you can enjoy plenty of Kyoto, such as riding the trolley train and sightseeing in the city and Arashiyama.

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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 10～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

■PreparationThe Japanese sword is the most effective sword to date and can only be worn by Samurai. We will first change into the Samurai costume of Dogi and Hakama and become a Samurai.■The relationship between the Samurai and the Japanese sword."The son of a samurai is a samurai, the son of a farmer is a farmer."From an early age, he learned how to use a sword and was allowed to wear a serious sword belt at the age of 15. It was then that he became aware of his self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon.The sword is the soul of the samurai and c■Trial SlashingTry your hand at cutting with a real Japanese sword!Experience the world's best cutting performance.In the Edo period, the "corpse" of a criminal was used for test cutting.■Practice the basics with the iai practice sword.■Armor ExperienceIn April 1615, the Tokugawa forces marched on Osaka Castle. The "Osaka Summer Campaign" begins here. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, will wear armor and helmet to participate in the battle. You will be the best soldier in Japan and shoot indoors. All previous iaido experiences have been filmed.■SouvenirsPlease take home a piece of straw that you cut in a test cut as a souvenir.

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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 15～Age 78
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

*Participatory art production at a townhouse in a TV/movie location: Experience painting Edo Komon patterns on a garden chair (can be taken home by car) [20% OFF ¥33,000 = ¥26,400] Paint a Japanese pattern on the finished three-dimensional object and create it in just over 2 hours: We are currently running a shop where you can take it home after the project is completed at a renovated townhouse in a TV/movie location. (Parking available) This townhouse is a rental space that can also be used by people from other prefectures, such as Kyoto, Kurashiki, Onomichi, Nagoya, and inbound tourists (China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands TV film crews, Cannes Short Film Festival submissions, and workshops). [Production details: Coloring material <water color> + drawing completed to a certain extent + drawing the remaining outline + clear finish + after drying + can be taken home: parking available] Time required: just over 2 hours. Paint a Japanese pattern on the back of a painting chair to create an original chair. Seat: Limited to one each of red and blue. *Art Object Gallery HP / https://agata-1.wixsite.com/art-object*

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30 / 18:30

You can try out the dip pen with three different nibs: the G-pen, the Mapping pen, and the Saji-pen. Explore the unique drawing experiences each one offers. Once the inking is done, you'll add effect lines, do the BETA (the process of painting black), and paste tones to complete your line drawing.Experience the basics of manga drawing in Kyoto, the heart of manga education in Japan![No previous experience is necessary]

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• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This is a trial course where you can experience the process of pottery with 3 lessons from the process of selecting soil, molding, shaving, and glaze. For the first time, handmade tea bowls and drinking cups. Experienced people can experience the fun and fun of pottery with an electric wheel. *It will take about 1 to 2 months to complete the work.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A collaboration of an overwhelming sense of freedom, "Sauna x Outdoors". After working up a good sweat, head to Japan's largest water bath, "Lake Biwa"! There is also a freezing natural underground water bath, so it's cool even in summer! If you're serious about Totonou, this is the place for you♪ It's private, so you can enjoy the sauna at your own preferred temperature and humidity! It's also very popular with friends and couples★ Our resident staff will give you detailed advice, so even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind.

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