Things to do in Kansai Page 2

• Age 16～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A new experience where you can fully enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan awaits you in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Hirakata City is located halfway between Kyoto and Osaka and is easily accessible, but it is also a post town with its own unique charm. Here, you can have the fascinating experience of "transforming into a kimono in 3 minutes." The area is dotted with historical roads that have been in existence for over 400 years, temples and shrines, and Japanese traditions and aesthetic sense are alive and well. Walk around in a kimono and enjoy lunch and sweets at a townhouse cafe. You can take wonderful photos that are perfect for social media while enjoying Japanese culture.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

A one-day cycling tour to enjoy mainly the Harie area of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. In the morning, after arriving at Shin-Asahi Station, leave your luggage and rent a bicycle, then cycle along Takashima's rural roads. For lunch, enjoy a BBQ using local ingredients. In the afternoon, visit Harie, the "hometown of fresh water," to see the traditional lifestyle that uses spring water, and enjoy local sake at Kawashima Sake Brewery. On this tour that combines nature and culture, experience the rich nature and charm of the region to the fullest. -Experience Outline- 9:10 Meet We will be waiting for you in front of the JR Shin-Asahi Station ticket gate. 10:00 Departure Depart Kabata House by bicycle 10:30 Fishing experience Fishing experience at Takashima Spring 11:30 Lunch 14:00 Observation Harie - Observation tour of Kabata, the home of fresh water, and Kawashima Sake Brewery

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:30

In our sushi experience, you can learn how to make nigiri sushi and rolled sushi. Every morning, we use fresh ingredients procured from the Kyoto Central Wholesale Market and freshly cooked sushi rice. Some of our sushi chefs are veteran craftsmen, and some have wine sommelier qualifications. We can accommodate from 2 to 35 people. The price venue will change depending on the number of people. It is also possible to have a business trip sushi experience at a hotel or designated venue. Once your sushi is ready, you can enjoy it on the spot. Please refrain from taking it home for hygiene management. 〜Experience flow〜 ①Explanation Wash your hands thoroughly (10 minutes) ② Make sushi (20 minutes) ③ Make thin rolls (10 minutes) ④ Serve (10 minutes) ⑤ Eat your own sushi Masu (40 minutes)

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Tea people have long been fascinating, and it feels like the heart of Kyoto. Why don't you follow their day and taste the world of Kyōto? Tea ceremony experience In the morning, like a tea person called to a tea party, you enter the tea ceremony and receive tea and Japanese sweets. After seeing the front, you can talk about tea utensils, Explanations You can try the front side of the book and listen to the instructions. Gojozaka guided tour We will guide you around Gojozaka called “Chawanzaka” by gathering shops handling various ceramics. You can see tea utensils in real stores, visit Japanese confectionery shops, go around the famous places ... You can relax and experience a place where you can feel the heartbeat of Kyoto. The first three methods You can learn the first three methods in the same way as a tea person who cherishes practice learns how to use tea utensils everyday. Students who learn the proper amount of tea leaves, teacups, the beautiful handling of tea utensils and the spirit of Sencha-do in full-scale trial lessons will receive a certificate. Why don't you brew delicious tea like a tea person?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 19:30

The Tenjin Festival is one of the three major festivals in Japan, boasting a tradition of over 1,000 years, and the spectacular boat procession that marks the festival's climax! The dynamic "votive fireworks" that are launched in conjunction with the majestic boat procession, which takes place on a fleet of over 100 boats going up and down the Okawa River, are one of the highlights of the Tenjin Festival. They create the highlight scene of the boat procession. The sight of approximately 3,000 fireworks (planned) lighting up the night sky is fantastic! On this tour, you will be able to enjoy the fireworks from a luxurious box seat! ● Lunch box and tea packs to be enjoyed in the box seats are included. ~Schedule~ ■Date and time: Thursday, July 25, 2024 ■Meeting place: OMM Building 2F (Venue E Hall) 1-7-31 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 540-0008 ■Access: From the East Exit of Keihan Railway "Tenmabashi" Station, or the North Ticket Gate of Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line "Tenmabashi" Station to OMM ■Meeting time: Reception is scheduled to start from 17:00 *It will be very crowded on the day, so please only come to the reception with the representative. ★You will be given a lunch box/tea pack (tea pack) and a ticket (box seat map) at the reception. ↓Walk (approx. 10-15 minutes) ■Box seat location: ◎Osaka Tenmangu Shrine viewing seat (reserved viewing seat up to Kawama) *About 10 minutes walk from the OMM Building (750m) *Seats cannot be reserved. Please leave the seating arrangement to us. ★Dedication fireworks 19:30-20:50 Scheduled to end around 21:00, after which everyone will disperse. *The schedule may change depending on the congestion situation on the day.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 11:00

While staying at Nantenen, an elegant Japanese inn built by a Meiji period architect, you can enjoy various experiences related to Japanese culture, such as flower arrangement, calligraphy, and iaido. In addition to the experience, you can also enjoy the inn's signature Amami hot springs and lunch in your room. Enjoy a Japanese cultural experience while relaxing in a hot spring. *This activity can also be combined with accommodation. If you are interested, please inquire at the time of reservation.

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• Age 15～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

I want to do feel free to enjoy scuba diving. Before you start in earnest diving, I want to try once. That you want plan to experience for beginners. ※ Let's get used to the water in snorkeling!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Pearls are a Japanese gemstone that is attracting worldwide attention. In Kobe, where many pearl processing workshops are located, you can experience gold leafing on pearls and visit the processing site. The experience takes place on board one of Japan's largest restaurant passenger ships, which represent Kobe. After the experience, you can enjoy a cruise lunch. [Planned travel agency] Company name: JTB Co., Ltd. Store name: JTB Kobe Branch Address: 6F Matsuoka Building, 70 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0034 Contact: kobe_jimukyoku@jtb.com Business hours: 9:30-17:30 Store closed: Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and holidays Registration number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 64 "Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents" General travel business manager: Yusuke Kosaka General travel business manager description: The travel business manager is responsible for transactions at the sales office that handles your trip. If you have any questions about this travel contract, please ask the travel business manager during the above business hours. Payment method: Payment can only be made online. If you make a reservation online, please proceed only after agreeing to the following terms. If you do not agree, please choose another reservation method. [When entering into a travel contract] The terms and conditions explanation sheet will be provided to you in the table (HTML) on the screen. Establishment of travel contract: The travel contract will be deemed established when the reservation/purchase completion screen, which is displayed after the reservation/purchase information confirmation screen, is displayed. Reservations are accepted by the JTB Kobe branch. To make changes or cancellations, please contact the relevant department listed in the confirmation email automatically sent to you when the contract was concluded.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Day 1 (previous night) Check-in and overnight stay at your own hotel (1 night with breakfast) 2nd day Hotel - Japanese culture at Kabusanji "Goma burning" experience - Shogi SHOGI event - "Shogi town Takatsuki" ” and experience the charm of shogi and Japanese culture! ! This is an original event that will only be held for 5 days this year due to the event of the tourism restart project! ! You can participate for a limited time only. *The next day after staying at the hotel, you will be transferred to a private vehicle. Experience the Japanese culture of ``Gomadaki'' at Kaminezanji Temple, which has a history of 1,200 years, with a reliable English-speaking guide! ! We will prepare an original lunch of popular Japanese food. We will be holding an event where you can learn about shogi and have fun in Takatsuki City, which is associated with shogi. ■Stay at Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki near Osaka for 1 night with breakfast and large public bath (15 minutes by rapid train from JR Osaka Station) *After staying at the designated hotel, you will meet at the hotel the next day. ■Depart for a half-day sightseeing tour from your hotel (Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki) by private car. AM: Experience Japanese culture Goma-daki at Kaminezanji Temple! ! PM: Please enjoy this tour's original shogi-related workshops, lectures on shogi, instructional games (10 sides for shogi players and female shogi players), etc. at the banquet in the hotel.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

*This is a wonderful collaboration plan with Yume Kyoto, which is located next to Arashiyu. *If you come all the way to Kyoto, why don't you wear a kimono and stroll around Arashiyama and take photos? A very popular kimono rental and Arashiyu's popular course A photogenic flower footbath and foot massage (Miyabi) 30-minute course set. *Kimono rental full set coordination + Footbath - Miyabi - Miyabi (*You can choose either kimono or yukata in June, July and August.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

I want to get a C card, but I'm anxious so I recommend it to anyone who wants to try it once but can not get time for a day!

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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

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! A bath in the room toilet Because it is a Western-style twin bed type complete with, it is the best for the stay in a couple and a couple.

• Date Spot
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! There is a bath in the room toilet Because it is complete, even small children are safe.

• For Family

• Age 13～Age 66
• Over 6 hours on the day

Maeoni river course in the border of Nara Prefecture kamikitayama and shimokitayama. The middle, further towards the upstream of the start point overlooking the majestic immobility sept of the waterfall. In the superb view of the valley with a large waterfall, anyway beautiful water of emerald green. Diving point will appear one after another ... Among the clear air, clean swamp of water, let's spend a mighty pleasant day! ▼ Transportation (car or train (pick-up)) Please make sure to enter either one in the message column at the time of application.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

More likely fit in a little snowshoeing, ideal for those of the first challenge in the snow mountaineering aiming to summit! It is okay if a little hang in there even in snowshoes first challenge. In the course rich in a snowy field with the changes in the forest zone over the ridge over the headwaters aims to top independent peak of Kyoto highest peak. Snowshoe - course target those who want to aim "the more heights," "the more different mountainous area," getting used to.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! You can enjoy the seasonal nature such as fireflies in summer and skiing near ski areas in winter.

• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Snowshoe - course target those who want to aim "the more heights," "the more different mountainous area," getting used to. Difference in height is also becoming a need some of my best become a 300m ~ 400m before and after. Excitement of when it reaches the top of the mountain to overcome them is all the more. Mountaineering course, we have set 9 course. ※ The application in the snowshoe first challenge should withhold.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Course is perfect for those of the first challenge to snowshoe mountaineering. A little luck all right if because it is up-and-down of the difference in height 200m position! Climb exhilarating ridge line of beech, please get a special view from the summit of the snow-covered mountains. Lunch will take is the space of the summit, please leave your footprints in the snow surface of the summit with no footprints. Animals of footprints to live Horny in the winter is also inevitable discovery. Fukui Ashioi - Kyoto - we aim to peak of the three border of Shiga.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Ichinomiya was once a very important place in the nation-building of Harima Province, and the oldest written record of sake brewing in Japan remains in the Harima Fudoki. We will head to the birthplace of fermentation, riding through hand-dug tunnels and idyllic backroads. At Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, where several sake breweries still remain, enjoy a healthy fermented lunch to soothe your tired body after a long bike ride. <Schedule> 09:45 Meet up / Shisou Yamazaki Tourist Parking Lot: Greetings from the guide, explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 10:00 Let's start cycling! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine", where the myth of the origin of sake remains Iwa Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Harima Province, Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch, sake brewery tour 14:00 End at Shisou Yamazaki Tourist Parking Lot

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

You can enjoy the fantastically lit up 140-year-old townhouse, a cultural asset. The townhouse is lit up in hopes of ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Handmade lights made with an abundance of Japanese materials, such as washi paper, wood, and sake barrels, warmly illuminate the six gardens. Please enjoy the illuminated townhouse (building and garden) to your heart's content. This course will serve you carefully prepared kaiseki cuisine. Enjoy delicious food along with the beautiful lighting.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Mindless islands of uninhabited islands, mysterious caves, cliffs overflowing wild, relaxing beaches and so on. We will take a sea-kaiku coastline that can only be accessed from the ocean and relax all day. It is an authentic ocean experience where even the first person can fully enjoy the beautiful Kishu sea. Let's enjoy together together ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Collection · Description: 15 minutes We gathered together a little before the start time, changed clothes in the changing room, prepared. It is a terrace seat overlooking the entire sea, introducing the charm of Yuasa Bay. Explain the course and notes to row. ② Lecture at the sandy coast in front of our shop: 15 minutes Lectures such as basic paddling operations, coping with overthrow by any chance. ③ Practice a lot by rowing on the sea: 45 minutes ④ Touring along the shore Go to near the cape with a small cave, go to an uninhabited island according to the sea condition, go along a shore where a powerful cliff wall continues, decide course. ⑤ Land break on landing on uninhabited island or sandy beach (Prepared here) ⑥ Return again and enjoy the touring. ⑦ return / dissolution We will give you a preferential ticket for nearby hot springs, so we will enjoy the hot spring bathing.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 16:30

It is a plan that you can experience three of Kimono, Tea ceremony and Ikebana by chartering. Tea ceremony is a lecturer of Urasenke, Ikebana is in charge of unbearable teacher and explanation in English is also possible.

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins!

• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Seasonal vegetables harvested at home farm, seafood from the Sea of Japan, Tajima A chef who uses cows and trained in France sifts his arms. Dishes include appetizers, fish dishes, meat dishes, desserts (with homemade bread), of course! Food for children can also be prepared. After supper, if the weather is good, astronomical observation of planets and seasonal constellations with a 60 cm aperture telescope, it is recommended that you wake up early the next morning and go to the castle in the sky of Takeda Castle ruins! In summer, we will guide you to the staff push hot spot. In winter you can enjoy winter sports at the nearby ski area.

• For Family

• Age 4～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

You will experience the traditional culture of flower arrangement in a Kyoto townhouse. After learning the basics, you are free to arrange the flowers as you like. After that, you will eat a Kyoto kaiseki bento lunch while looking at the flowers you have arranged with the head of the school. Children from kindergarten age can experience this. All flower arrangement tools, such as scissors, will be provided here.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 17:00

This is our ultimate plan that is packed with outdoor experiences that make the most of nature. BBQ with ingredients from Awaji Island, bonfire and camping surrounded by nature. And a sauna under the starry sky that makes the most of the sea! You can enjoy the best memories with your loved ones "empty-handed and easy!" This easy-to-use plan includes a tent, sleeping bag, stove, bonfire stand, cooking area, etc., so you can use it with confidence even if it's your first time camping! We will explain everything carefully at the reception, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask our staff at any time. You can also experience chopping firewood, and you can use the bonfire to boil water and warm yourself up! *Plan contents ◯ BBQ with ingredients (meat, seafood, vegetables) ◯ Camping ◯ Sauna ◯ Bonfire ☆ Enjoy the scent with a choice of aromas ☆ Lavender, rose, apple, peach, jasmine * Aromas are optional. * Please wear a swimsuit in the sauna.

• For Groups

• Age 10～
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 20:00

For those who have participated in the forefront experience course, if you want to further interact with the world of Sencha, you can move on to a full-scale trial lesson. We will teach you the first three methods carefully so that you can serve delicious tea at home. Based on basic knowledge and elements such as the amount of tea leaves, hot water bath, required time, and how to pour the right tea, you can learn how to brew tea properly and the spirit of hospitality. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate. Why do not you experience the traditional culture of Sencha-do and try the delicious tea?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Annually, trekking the ice-water for midwinter only! An ice waterfall unusual in the Kansai area. I will visit "Otomine Ice Garden" to know people. A wide waterfall that spreads like a screen is worth a visit!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups