Things to do in Kansai Page 18

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30

A set of "Kimono Rental" and "Pottery Experience", which are very popular in Kyoto, is also recommended for families and couples! You can come to the store empty-handed! You can enjoy the pottery experience while wearing a kimono!! (Apron will be rented for the pottery experience) We have a wide selection of kimonos for women, men, and children, so we are looking forward to seeing you on a family trip! (Reservations can be made for up to 5 people) ● Pottery experience is available for first grade elementary school students and above [Price] Kimono rental + pottery experience ¥8,800 (tax included) * Separate shipping fee for pottery works will be charged [Time required] <Kimono rental> Approximately 40 minutes <Pottery experience> 20 minutes * Kimono return time is 5:00 p.m. [Meeting place] Rental Kimono Shiki Sakura Kiyomizu-dera Store 2-208-7 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0862 * The pottery experience will start one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Example: 10:00~ Kimono rental → 11:20~ Pottery experience [Schedule] 1. Come to the "Kimono Rental Shiki Sakura Kiyomizudera Store" on the date and time of your reservation. 2. Choose your favorite kimono and we will help you put it on. 3. Enjoy a pottery experience wearing a kimono at the Kashogama Pottery Classroom, which is a 3-minute walk away. [About kimono rental] ◇Kimono rental plan (yukata plan) Set: Undergarment, kimono (yukata), obi, bag, and sandals (geta) are included. *From December to March, you can rent a haori and shawl for an additional fee. Haori only: 800 yen, shawl only: 300 yen, haori and shawl: 1,000 yen *Includes tabi socks (you can take them home after use). Time: Dressing and preparation takes about 20 to 30 minutes (hair styling takes an additional 20 minutes). Please select your arrival time and make a reservation. You can enjoy a pottery experience or a free stroll until the return time of 5:00 p.m. [About pottery experience] ◇Pottery experience *The pottery experience starts one hour after the kimono rental reservation time. Kashogama Pottery Classroom 〒605-0862 3-343 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City☆What you can make: Small teacups and cups (handles are free)☆Colors to choose from: 7 standard colors + seasonal limited colors (2-color gradation) White, black, red, green, blue, light blue, pinkSpring (March to May) White x PinkSummer (June to August) White x BlueAutumn (September to November) White x Cafe au LaitWinter (December to February) White x Black*This plan is for small sizes, so if you upgrade, please pay an additional fee on siteThere are many samples of works in the store, so please use them as reference to imagine the shape. During the experience, you will consult with the staff and create the shape you want.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 13～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

■Brass, silver flat 3mm width 7900 yen■Brass, silver flat 4mm width 8900 yenWe recommend a width of about 3 mm when soldering. If you would like a wider ring, please contact us. ◇Free options・Select surface texture (rough, matte, mirror polish)・Select size (free up to size 14)◇Paid options・+¥1,100 (tax included) for every 5 characters of engraving・Select size Silver〈15-19 +¥500〉 〈20-24 +¥700〉 〈25+ +¥1,000〉 *Even if you have prepaid online, you can pay the difference at the store on the day, so please consider it after seeing it in person! (All prices include tax.) 〇 Women can also make matching items together ♪ 〇 Couples can have anniversaries engraved, making it a great way to commemorate milestones ♪ 〇 This is a space where you can experience the world of engraving and the joy of metalworking through the production of rings, with shiny mirror finishes and the ancient surface finish called tsuchime. 〇 A craftsman will support you until the final finishing, so even those who are not good at delicate work can rest assured. 〇 Since it is a private rental for one group, there are sufficient measures against COVID-19 infection for those with children. ~Experience flow~ [1] First, measure the size of your finger. [2] Customers can hit the surface with a hammer, polish it, and add texture to their preference. [3] Bend the ring. [4] Solder and polish it to finish! ~Access~ ○ 5 minutes walk from Kyoto City Bus "Daitokuji-mae" Next to Cafe Sarasa Nishijin ○ 15 minutes walk from Subway Kuramaguchi Station ○ There are many paid parking lots in the area

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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! ♬

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 3～4 hours

This is a self-cycling tour that takes you to the Miho Museum and Shigaraki Pottery Village. With a special map in hand, enjoy a moment of wellness for both body and mind with art and cycling. Electrically assisted bicycles make it easy to ride up hills. Even beginners can feel at ease. This is a course that takes you to the very popular Miho Museum and the Shigaraki Pottery Village, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan, where you can experience art. The tour is self-cycling, and you will head to your destination with a special map in hand. The area around the course is full of nature, such as beautiful rivers and mountain trees, and is relatively cool even in the hot summer months. After being impressed by the art and beautiful scenery at the Miho Museum, it is a good idea to take a bike ride around the Shigaraki pottery village. Try to find your favorite pottery. We recommend taking the Shigaraki Kogen Railway on your way back. You will be seen off by the Shigaraki raccoons and the wonderful view from the train window. This tour does not include a guide, but we will support your trip by messaging app or phone. If you let us know in advance, you can drop off the bike at the Miho Museum or along the course. (There is a bus from Miho Museum to JR Ishiyama Station) *Please check the opening days of Miho Museum before applying. Miho Museum Opening Days Website: https://www.miho.jp/calendar/ Main Stops: Misuji Falls, Miho Museum, Shigaraki Pottery Village Meet at 9:00 Target age: 12 years old and above (height 145cm and above) *About Cycling Support ・On this tour, we will provide support via LINE and phone for any problems you may have while cycling. ・If you stop cycling midway, we will come to collect your bicycle free of charge. (You may have to wait up to 60 minutes)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30

The thrill of passing under the Omi Ohashi Bridge and the cruise up close to the ruins of Zeze Castle Park to enjoy the scenery from the Lake Biwa side will surely give you a taste of the new charms of Lake Biwa and the best "out of the ordinary" feeling that is so close to you. Come and experience the fun of viewing the city and scenery from the Lake Biwa side at walking speed, which is close but rarely seen, and the unique feeling of a leisurely cruise while feeling the comfortable rocking, sunlight, and breeze! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• With Pets

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

Enjoy a refreshing night yoga session in a beautiful park on a cool, comfortable, and quiet night while gazing at the night sky! Enjoying Shavasana at a time when there are as few obstructions and distractions as possible will surely be an experience you have never experienced before! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

This ultra-luxurious and soothing yoga experience allows you to enjoy yoga at your leisure in a completely private setting during the cool, quiet hours of the night when the water surface is sparkling and beautiful. Enjoying Shavasana at a time when there are as few obstructions and distractions as possible is sure to be an experience like no other! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 10:45 / 12:45 / 13:00

Two boat diving in the sea of Kushimoto, the southernmost part of Honshu. Why not enjoy diving in the natural sea where a wide variety of fish species and marine life live, thanks to the Kuroshio Current? We strictly follow a "small group system" that caters to each individual. You can enjoy diving at your own pace with a maximum of four people per team! ! Beginners and veterans are all welcome! ! ! Why not go see many creatures such as many fish and sea turtles? ? Rental equipment is also available, so even those who do not have their own equipment can participate! ! ★Schedule (Weekdays) 9:30-: Two boat diving at 9:30 and 13:00 13:00-: Two boat diving at 13:00 and 15:00 (Saturdays and Sundays) 8:30-: Two boat diving at 8:30 and 12:45 or two boat diving at 8:30 and 10:45 *If you would like to dive from 8:30, please let us know your desired time by message after making your reservation. 10:45~: 2 boat dives at 10:45 and 14:45 12:45~: 2 boat dives at 12:45 and 14:45 ~Experience flow~ 8:30 Meet and fill out necessary documents Come to the meeting point. (If you would like a pick-up, we will pick you up) 9:00 Setting up on the boat A thorough lecture on the contents of the refreshment dive. If you have any concerns, please feel free to ask the instructor. 9:30 1st dive About 10 minutes to the boat diving point. Let's enjoy diving to the fullest! 11:30~13:00 Lunch break Take a leisurely lunch break. 13:00 2nd dive Boat diving Enjoy the dense fish population at the southernmost tip of Honshu! Let's enjoy diving to the fullest! (For plans starting at 1:00 PM, the second dive will be from 3:00 PM.) 3:30 PM: End after logging in After the dive, you will be asked to change clothes and log in before finishing.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30

We will be having a relaxing sunset SUP cruise at Sunshine Beach, where you can enjoy a special sunset shower! Come and experience the fun of watching the city and scenery from Lake Biwa at walking speed, and the unique feeling of a leisurely cruise while feeling the comfortable rocking, sunlight, and breeze (^^) In any case, let's enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• With Pets

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:30

This is a knife sharpening class run by a whetstone manufacturer, located a 5-minute walk from Shotenzaka Station. We will carefully explain everything from the types of whetstones to how to maintain your knives at home! This plan includes a whetstone set. Once you have learned how to sharpen, please enjoy sharpening at home! We will provide you with practice knives, whetstones, and aprons, so you can participate empty-handed.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

In a full-fledged tea room, a course for customers to participate in a tea ceremony held by the owner of our hermitage. Under the guidance of the staff, a set of courses where you can make matcha yourself. At the tea ceremony, you can enjoy the tea ceremony while watching the tea ceremony! After that, try making your own tea using tea utensils (chasen, chashaku, natsume, bowl). You can learn how to walk in the tea room, how to greet, basic tea ceremony, and how to make delicious matcha ♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

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

"Otemae" is the formal way to prepare tea when entertaining guests at a tea ceremony. It's not just about preparing tea, but also about cleaning (wiping and washing) the tools you will be using in a set way and manner, and then preparing the tea in front of the guests. This plan allows anyone to experience the introductory lessons to the tea ceremony. ♪This experience is difficult for foreigners, so please avoid it.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30

Enjoy a relaxing SUP Yoga time while watching Lake Biwa and the beautiful scenery from a comfortably swaying SUP. This program is run by a team of Supyoga instructors based in the Kansai region and Lake Biwa in Shiga. Enjoy the natural and attractive navigation of each teacher, who will touch on the charm of Lake Biwa and harmonize with nature, along with Lake Biwa! Enjoy SUP every weekend in a "convenient" and "empty-handed" style at Sunshine Beach, which is easily accessible!

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

We also have baby sizes (one-piece type) and kids sizes. ♦You can come empty-handed ♦If you will be returning the kimono the day after renting, please be sure to let us know ♦The rental fee is displayed here until 9:00 p.m.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

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

• Age 15～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

~ Kimono dressing experience ~ This is a kimono shop with many high-quality, classic patterns. With this plan, specialized staff will be in charge of dressing you. Please note that hair styling is not included in the plan price. (1,100 yen including tax) A feature of this plan is that you can return the kimono by 9 p.m.! You can play until late at night and come back! We can store your luggage while you are renting the kimono. * Regardless of what time you start the rental, you can always return the kimono by 9 p.m. (Next-day return service is also available. Please be sure to let us know in that case.) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Kimono selection and obi selection 5 minutes ② Dressing 15 minutes ③ If you would like a hair style, hair style/hair accessory selection 15 minutes ④ Drawstring bag and sandals selection 10 minutes ⑤ Departure

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Ladies Hakama Plan: Large sizes up to 4L are also available. You can choose from a variety of Hakama, with or without embroidery, dull colors, primary colors, etc. Why not enjoy your trip to Kyoto by wearing a Hakama?

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 12:00

This is a low-altitude relaxing aerial yoga session, performed in a hammock set up about 20cm above the floor. This is a rare and precious experience, as you can enjoy the view outdoors instead of indoors. Enjoy a low-altitude hammock yoga session with Agasa Sensei, who has a soothing aura, in the fresh air!

• 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♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Yoga Refresh x The comfort of the shade. In the shade of trees where everyone can be healed, and in a healing space where you can fully feel the nature, let's double the comfort while getting ready. Let the fresh air permeate your body with your teacher while feeling nature, the earth, and Lake Biwa in a wonderful location with an outstanding sense of openness.

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Introducing a SUP cruise that will make you love Lake Biwa even more, with a set of ``exciting experiences and fun learning'' where you can learn many secrets of Lake Biwa while having a fun SUP cruise! It's an exciting experience to have fun rowing SUP together, listen to and learn about Lake Biwa's poop for about 30 minutes at a rest point in the middle of Lake Biwa, and then come back on SUP!

• With Pets