Things to do in Kansai Page 27

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

This is an experience tour where you can learn about Japan's fragrance culture and create your own original fragrance together with a master incense maker. Awajishima is the number one incense producing area in Japan. Take a stroll through Eiura, a town where incense production began around 1850, and visit an incense stick workshop where traditional handicrafts are still used. Together with a master incense maker, you will mix your own original fragrance using natural incense ingredients used in high-quality incense sticks. You will also create your own sachet and incense.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

[Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple] Since ancient times, fire, which is indispensable for people's lives, has been revered as a sacred thing that purifies all things. The furnace (kitchen), which handles fire, is the center of the home and company. Kojin faith brings benefits such as family safety, business prosperity, and good luck in warding off evil. Why don't you visit Kiyoshikojin Seichoji Temple at least once in your life?

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

With a history of 1400 years, tiles have protected Japanese houses, including shrines and temples. Among them, there are "Onishi" who have the skills of a master craftsman who draws a blueprint in his head while looking at the drawing with his own eyes without using blueprints or molds, and finishes it only with the sense of his fingertips and a handmade spatula. You can make a one-of-a-kind oni tile by learning from an "Onishi" how to make oni tile by hand using "name-do" soil that is more than 2 million years old. Awaji Island is one of the three major production areas of tiles in Japan, and is the number one producer of smoked tiles that shine with "silver". Tiles have a history of more than 1400 years, and tile making has been going on in Awaji Island for more than 400 years. Moreover, the soil used for Awaji tiles is still more than 2 million years old, and the very fine particles of "name-do" are used to create smoked tiles that shine with a beautiful silver color by baking (smoking) them in a kiln. In Japan, onigawara tiles have been used to decorate roofs as a talisman since ancient times. Even today, these onigawara tiles are carefully handcrafted by oni-shi (demon craftsmen) without the use of machines. Normally, you don't get to see onigawara tiles being made, but in this experience, you can watch the onigawara craftsmen's skills up close and make onigawara tiles together. Since this experience is limited to one group, you can make onigawara tiles without worrying about other people. If you have any questions or questions about how to make them, you can ask the onigawara maker at any time, and it is an experience where you can experience traditional techniques in a private atmosphere. [Procedure] 1. Draw a rough sketch of the image (you can also bring a draft with you) 2. Decide on the design of the onigawara tile 3. Together with the onigawara maker, use tile clay (nametsu) to create a rough shape 4. Let it cure (eat lunch (each person) during this time) 5. Finish the fine details using a spatula and your fingertips 6. Completed (you can also take a commemorative photo with the onigawara maker) *The work will then be carefully dried and fired and delivered in about two months. *For lunch, you can enjoy Awaji Island's specialty "Kawara-yaki" at the facility (additional charge required).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:40 / 13:00

By rowing a 7m long vessel called a cutter boat on the sea, you can experience the importance of working together with your friends. You will also return to port by yourself, so you can feel a sense of accomplishment. For those who have experienced it at school trips, etc., it will be a nostalgic experience! Please enjoy the experience while remembering those days! I'm sure it will bring back memories! For those who have never experienced it, please feel the exhilaration of cutting through the wind with an oar that you are rowing yourself! Groups of friends are also welcome! Awaji Island is surrounded by the sea and is rich in nature. The view of the sea is nice, but the view of Awaji Island from the sea is something else! Instructors will also be on board, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. Experience Schedule [Morning Session] 8:40 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 9:40 Move to wharf (10 mins) 9:50 Boarding (10 mins) 10:00 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 11:20 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 11:30 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 11:40 Disband [Afternoon Session] 13:00 Pre-lecture (60 mins) 14:00 Move to wharf (10 mins) 14:10 Boarding (10 mins) 14:20 Departure ~ Approximately 80 mins of experience ~ 15:40 Arrival / Landing (10 mins) 15:50 Move to boathouse (10 mins) 16:00 Disband

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

In the oldest books in Japan, the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, it is written that the two ancestral gods Izanagi and Izanami created the land of Japan from Awaji Island, so it is called the "Island of Creation". In this retreat (tour), we will visit the sacred rocks and megaliths that are the objects of worship for the two gods. We will walk along the Izanagi Rock and mountain paths to visit megaliths such as Izanami Rock, which are not listed on tourist maps. It is a low mountain, so beginners to mountain walking are also OK. When you go through the narrow rock chamber of Izanami Rock, you will feel like you are being born through the birth canal. You can also look at the spectacular view and lie down on the megaliths, and feel the romance of the creation myths and ancient times while listening to the guide's deep and deep mythological mystery solving stories like Bura Tamori. In the mysterious nature of the Island of Creation, away from everyday life, focus on yourself and relax, refresh, and reborn your mind and body! Recommended for those who: are tired of Awaji Island's tourist attractions; want to see the unknown world of Awaji Island; want to enjoy hidden places and spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, rural areas, the sea...; are interested in myths, power spots, and ley lines; want to get away from everyday life and relax and refresh themselves.Experience Schedule (The places and order of visits may change after consultation depending on the course and schedule, weather conditions, participants' requests, physical strength, etc.)10:00 Meeting and opening greetings10:15 Departure by car (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)10:30 Walking around Izanagi Rock11:15 Car travel (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)11:35 Walking around Iwakura/megalith12:00 Lunch (Hacchoiwa), Izanami Rock, Amanoiwafune, etc.14:50 Closing greetings (on site or at the meeting place)15:00 End

• 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 7～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This experience includes matcha tea and Japanese sweets. It will be held in a Japanese-style room in the Umeda area, which is very convenient for transportation. You will also learn the basic etiquette of tea ceremony, so even beginners can feel at ease. You will make your own matcha, so you can experience the real tea ceremony, unlike an experience where you only drink it. After the matcha and Japanese sweets, you can also experience sencha tea and enjoy sencha. The instructor will give a detailed explanation of the difference between matcha and sencha.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

A karate experience right near Abeno Harukas, a tourist spot in Osaka! Please come dressed in clothes you can move in!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

月間約400万人の日本人が利用する情報サービス「Holiday」 日本で大人気のサービスを運営しているからこそ知っている「とっておきの京都」をご案内します！ 京都旅行の思い出に長く残る素敵な写真でお返しいたします♪

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The information service "Holiday", which is used by about 4 million Japanese people every month, is very popular in Japan. We will repay you with wonderful photos that will remain in your memories of your trip to Osaka for a long time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

Tea ceremony experience class using a standing shelf Tea ceremony on a chair Tea ceremony performed while sitting on a chair using a standing shelf is ideal for beginners and those who find it difficult to sit upright. Experience the essence of tea ceremony in a relaxed environment while feeling the atmosphere of Kyoto. International charm A special moment woven by the charming streets of Ninenzaka and the quiet space of tea ceremony. Beginners are welcome! Experience tea ceremony in Ninenzaka, Kyoto Make matcha and drink it in a tea bowl. Why not calm your mind with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony? Experienced instructors will provide careful instruction.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

Amanohashidate, which appears in mythology, has been visited by many tourists for a long time. It is a plan to enjoy cruising such Amanohashidate on a chartered motor boat. After leaving Amanohashidate Pier, you will be impressed by the view of Amanohashidate over Miyazu Bay, passing through the Circular Bridge and the Amanohashidate Canal! Please spend a luxurious time with your own chartered cruising!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 55
• 1 Day or more
• 07:00

You can dive to a depth of 18m in the oceans around the world. Experienced staff will be happy to assist you. [Flow of diving license acquisition] ① Reservation for visiting the store ② Visiting the store We will perform application procedures such as explaining the acquisition of a diving license and filling out the necessary items on the diving health survey form. After filling out the application form, we will decide the schedule of the department course, pool course, and marine training. ③ Department class We will hold a department class at the store. (About 4 hours) ④ Pool training 1 time 3 hours 2 times ⑤ Marine training 2 day trips Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture * Pick-up from the store ⑥ Test (at the store) You can get a license in a total of 6 days. [Caution] Due to rental items, we may not be able to provide them depending on the size. Those with a height of 180 cm or more and a weight of 70 kg or more, heart disorders, arrhythmia / palpitation, hypertension, angina, diabetes, epilepsy / dizziness / unconsciousness are not allowed to participate.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 79
• 5～6 hours
• 07:50

KUMANO TRAVEL is an international award-winning tourism platform focusing on the preservation and promotion of Japan's ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. Kumano TREK is a local guide group dedicated to introducing this sacred landscape to international visitors.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area's unique geographical and historical points of interest.This 13km course features a broad range of sights such as rice and agriculture fields, historic trade routes, local villages combining old and new ways of life, a temple and shrine, a brief hike, and the shores of Lake Biwa, all in about 3 hours.In our tours, we hope to both share and preserve our local culture and traditions. Toward this goal, we also work closely with municipalities and residents to ensure that we always respect the wishes and needs of the local communities that we visit.

• 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 6～
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00

“Toucha”, a tea drinking comparison, is considered the origin of Japanese tea culture, Kamakura It was very popular in the times. Why do not you go back in the history of this custom that opened the door to the popularization of the tea ceremony? This is a course with breakfast and Japanese confectionery where you can enjoy a full-fledged front of Sencha-do, learn about various types of Japanese tea, and enjoy 3 types of tea and meals that suit each of them in a relaxed and relaxed space. Feel free to experience the way of making Sencha while enjoying fresh tea and Japanese sweets that match the season.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

I love surfing, I can get on the waves to some extent from the takeoff but I want to get more stylish! To those who School It is a plan. If it is a group entry, a small number of up to 3 people Number of participants Control, basic motion, basic technology, more enjoyable riding Sun It is a plan that you can aim at the step up to the next step by checking carefully this surfing federation certified instructor.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

Kyoto In the city "Ran · Hana" in the city, we hold classrooms such as glasswork, flower arrangement and flower miscellaneous goods. In this plan, you will experience arranging using preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:50 / 12:50 / 15:20 / 18:50

In "Kanboshi Ranhua" in Kyoto city, Flower Arrangement, Preserved Flower, Flower miscellaneous goods, stained glasses classes are held. In this plan, we will utilize the flowers of the season to make full-scale arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 13:30

Hozu has good access from the Keihanshin, beautiful scenery to show the beautiful expression of the seasons crowded the year a lot of tourists in the popular. Please by all means come to play in Kyoto Hozu rafting course of the beautiful scenery.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 14:30

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush. ~Schedule~ ①Plan explanation ・Decide which kanji to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes) ②Start practicing on the washi paper (20 minutes) After an explanation of how to use the brush, you will practice freely on the characters you want to write. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ③Lesson before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work ・Final copy (10 minutes) ④Origami experience (15 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Paste it on the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑤Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Write with your feelings while looking at the model You can take home the finished work on the colored paper as a souvenir for your loved ones or for yourself.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is an experience of sharpening and attaching a handle to a Japanese knife. For those who do not know how to sharpen a knife or are interested in the sharpness of Japanese knives, we will teach you how to sharpen it simply and accurately. In addition to sharpening, you will also be able to attach a handle at the end, so you can take home a sharp knife that is one of a kind in the world. We hope that you will not only learn about the charm of traditional Japanese knives, but also experience it for yourself. ~Experience flow~10:00 Notes/Explanation We will explain the precautions to take before the experience and the history of Japanese knives. 10:30 Sharpening experience You will experience sharpening. First, you will use a practice knife, and then you will actually sharpen the knife you purchased. 11:10 Handle attachment experience Attach a handle to the sharpened knife. Heat the core, fit the handle into it, and hit it with a wooden mallet to insert the handle. 11:40 Packaging The knife with the handle attached is packaged and handed over to the customer, and the experience is over.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

VIP BBQ! !! Course fee x number of people + 1 booth ¥ 10,000 (up to 6 people) VIP on the terrace on the 2nd floor BBQ! !! !! There is a feeling of privacy You can relax comfortably on the sofa seat. [All-you-can-drink included! ] A super-easy course that saves you the trouble of cutting vegetables by coming empty-handed! !! We have BBQ stoves, nets, tongs, charcoal, plates, chopsticks, tables, and chairs. (One set of plates and chopsticks per person) Please come empty-handed. You can bring in the ingredients you want to bake!

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

[Walk with the guide and discover! Charm of Awaji ～Izanagi Jingu Course～】Izanagi Jingu, which enshrines two gods, Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, is said to be the oldest shrine in Japan, and appears in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. Experience a special formal worship at the worship hall of Izanagi Jingu. Main course Meet at "Izanagi Jingu-mae" bus stop of "Awajin Awahime Bus" ⇒ Special formal worship at Izanagi Jingu ⇒ Stroll around Izanagi Jingu ⇒ End

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:50

A premium show where Hello Kitty sings and dances! We also have a greeting time where you can take pictures with Hello Kitty! Enjoy with the whole family! "HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE", a big Hello Kitty apple house, will open on April 29th (Friday)! A powerful 360 ° theater when you enter! "Odoroki" observation deck on the roof! You can enjoy the world of Hello Kitty with your whole body! !! ～ Experience flow ～ 11:15 Open 12:00 Last admission time 12:10 Start 13:30 Closed © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L630393

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Seaside Garden Hamaguchi Farm's pizza making experience and strawberry picking are a set plan. There is a shop in front of Hamanomiya Beach in Wakayama City, and the location is excellent! Enjoy with friends, couples and families! From kneading the dough to baking, everyone will make it while doing it! Rest assured that there is a roof even on rainy days! Pizza baked in a handmade stone oven is exceptional! !! Make it fun and eat it deliciously! There is no doubt that it will be a good memory! Strawberry picking is done at the house next to the shop! 200g is included in the price.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 11:30 / 14:00

An outdoor sauna experience with a water bath in the Ota River, a clear stream whose water source is Nachi Primeval Forest, just like Nachi Falls, the best waterfall in Japan. The venue, Daitaiji, is a 1,200-year-old Yakushi sacred place where you can experience zazen and sutra copying. Listen to a staff sermon about the close relationship between Zen and the sauna, and write your wishes on a wooden stick. Throw the gomagi into the wood stove by yourself and make a wish to Jizo-san. A resurrection experience that looks at the state of mind through Zen. 30 seconds from the tent to the river. The shortest class comfort in Kansai! The river is so deep that you can soak up to your head, and there are shallows where you can lie down. No need to pour water because it flows. Dive directly from the sauna to the river surface is also OK. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Check in at the reception at the main entrance 5 minutes before the meeting time. Confirm the location of the sermon and changing clothes. ② At the venue, receive a sermon on the deep relationship between Zen and sauna. ③ Write your wishes on the gomaki and visit Yakushido where the principal image of worship is enshrined. Change clothes and go to the river. ④ Throw the gomagi into the wood stove and make a wish to Jizo. ⑤ When it gets hot, dive into the river without pouring water. ⑥ Purify yourself in the Ota River, which has the same water source as Nachi Falls. ⑦ Once your body is in order, listen to the gentle breeze blowing and the chirping of birds, and prepare your mind together.

• For Groups