【For Rainy Days】 Things to do in Kansai Page 28

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

There is an experience where you can dye ground patterns with cotton stalls (width 40 cm long 160 cm) in various patterns using seasonal plants and trees. (Because it will be a dyeing experience with the blessings of nature, you can enjoy various colors that you can feel the season.)

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Weave flower knots (bellflower and peony) and cobblestone patterns with paper strings, then paste on washi paper. The air is removed and the product is finished by applying several coats of persimmon tannin, a traditional Japanese method. This process may vary in difficulty, but it follows the same process as products sold in stores, so please try experiencing the difficulty and beauty for yourself. Even if you're not confident with your hands, you can make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, original chopstick rest.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

There is an experience of dyeing ground patterns and large size handkerchiefs and bandanas (50cm ~ 60cm square) in various patterns using seasonal plants and trees. (Because it will be a dyeing experience with the blessings of nature, you can enjoy various colors that you can feel the season.)

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

*********************** Information on reservations for Saturdays and Sundays in October and November *********************** During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be made and there will be no rescheduling to another day. Thank you for your understanding. ------------------------------------ 《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》 ・Why not listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own small knife? ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience schedule》 ①Learn the history and appreciation of Japanese swords ②Observe the fire-making process ③Fire-making ④Annealing ⑤Practice removing the soil ⑥Removing the soil ⑦Quenching ⑧Polishing ⑨Meikiri ⑩Completed You can take it home on the day! 《Time required》 3 to 5 hours *Varies depending on the number of people participating. 《Regarding reservations》 We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, and it is difficult to make reservations.

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The only thing that is fixed in the cans is Awajishima onions, but you can freely add seasonings and ingredients to the base recipe! You can put ingredients purchased in Awajishima (fish, meat, vegetables, anything is OK), seal the lid, sterilize, and attach a label of your choice, all by yourself, making your own original canned goods that are one of a kind in the world. Perfect as a souvenir, and even after you've received the contents, you can use them as room decor. At AINAS FOOD STYLE, you can experience making your own original canned goods that are "easy and delicious for anyone"! We have prepared a base recipe for onion soup using whole Awajishima onions to be canned, so all you have to do is add your favorite seasonings and ingredients! Why not try adding ingredients unique to Awajishima? For example, high-quality fish such as conger eel and 3-year-old tiger pufferfish, Awajishima Naruto oranges, Awaji beef and their processed products, souvenir sweets, or anything else is fine. You can also add curry flavor and other seasonings to create your own original flavor! Specialized staff will explain the specialized processes, such as how to seal the cans and how the sterilization process works, so there is no difficult work involved. The finished cans are finished with an original Awajishima Tourist Association label with a "Last Supper" motif, perfect for Miketsukuni. Write a message or memories for the person you want to give it to on the label and take it home as a souvenir for yourself or a loved one! Even after you've enjoyed the contents, they can also be used as room decorations. Why not create a one-of-a-kind souvenir by filling it with the excitement of the can-making experience and memories of your trip to "Miketsukuni Awajishima"? Experience Schedule [Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes] 9:00-9:15 (13:00-13:15) Experience starts, change of clothes, explanation of canning process, etc. 9:15-9:30 (13:15-13:30) Preparing onions (wash hands, peel and cut onions) 9:30-9:55 (13:30-13:55) Cooking (fry onions and make soup) 9:55-10:00 (13:55-14:00) Packing soup and "whole onions" into cans (add condiments and toppings) 10:00-10:05 (14:00-14:05) Sealing and sealing the cans (putting the lids on the cans using a vacuum can seaming machine) 10:05-10:10 (14:05- 14:10) High-temperature sterilization begins in the sterilization cooking pot (*It takes about 100 minutes to complete sterilization) 10:10-10:30 (14:10-14:30) Cleaning, tidying up, writing and creating original labels

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• Age 9～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

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 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

A non-sewn obi bag made using kimono obi, a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. You will surely find your "like" and "cute" from many obi kits. "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. Party bags are the most popular bags. It is supported by a wide range of Ageo/Okegawa groups. It is useful for both casual and formal wear. A popular secret is the capacity to hold a long wallet, smartphone, or pouch. It is as light as 50g and can be used daily. It can be combined with Western clothes, Japanese clothes, yukata, dresses, and jeans, making it perfect for party scenes. You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Make a clutch bag using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Practical yet gorgeous. Clutch bags made from pure silk are eye-catching at parties. They are also popular as souvenirs. Even after returning to Japan, the memories will come back every time you use it as a good memory of Japan.Since it is a craft that does not require a needle and thread, the work is very easy! Anyone can make it in 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is Minoh City A detailed address will be sent to you after you make a reservation at a stylish cafe that is a 1-minute walk from "Sakurai Station" on the Hankyu Minoh Line.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Fukusa that is not sewn made using kimono obi, which is a traditional Japanese craft. The obi used is the Nishijin obi made of pure silk. Many of them use abundant gold thread, and you will be fascinated by their luxury. Kimono obi is full of patterns and patterns that bring good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. It is also a great souvenir like Japan. Your "like" from many obi kits You will surely find "cute". "Noriko Obi Bag" is a registered trademark. You can use it by inserting a concert Ticket Carry it with a gift bag or Ticket Prevents the paper from breaking There is a sense of quality and it can also be used as a wrapping You can do it in a short time, so please give it a try.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

An unsewn band bag made using a traditional Japanese kimono. The belt used is the Nishijin belt of silk. There are many things that use a lot of gold thread, etc., and you will be amazed by its luxury. Kimono belts are all patterns and patterns that call for good luck. Every time you have a obi bag in your home country, you will be reminded of a wonderful trip in Japan. We are pleased as souvenir like Japan. Your "like" from a lot of obi kits You will surely find “cute”. "NorikoObiBag" is a brand registered trademark. Because the kama mouth closes firmly, anti-theft measures such as pick-up are perfect. Wide range Ageo/Okegawa Supported from layers. The chain can be removed. Transforms from shoulder to handbag, diagonally, and clutch. A popular secret is its capacity to hold long wallets, smartphones and pouches. 50g light and can be used daily. Can be combined with Western, Japanese, Yukata, One Piece, Jeans. Perfect for party scenes. Please try it out in a short time.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

We will make an interior panel using a traditional Japanese kimono belt. Luxury interiors made from pure silk are perfect as souvenirs. I direct a room richly. It weighs only 250g and can be carried onboard. The work is very easy because it is a craft that does not use a needle and thread! Anyone, young or old, can make it in 30 minutes. Origami "crane" demonstration lessons are also available. The origami you made will be given as a gift. The experience venue is a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Minoh Line "Sakurai Station" and we will pick you up at the station. Please confirm. There is Minoh Otaki nearby, and it is a popular luxury residential area in Japan with lots of nature.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours /3～4 hours

Goshuin were originally used as proof of visiting temples and shrines. Recently, there is a "goshuin boom", and there are various elaborate goshuin. Artistry is also added to the red stamp. Therefore, you will make your own red stamp colored paper to commemorate your visit to Mt. Koya.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The swordsmanship that astonished the world is here at its finest. The ultimate samurai experience, supervised by "the world's best iaido master" Machii Isao. A man who has been talked about on TV, in movies, and in overseas media, and who can even cut 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed - Machii Isao. We will deliver a real samurai experience supervised based on his overwhelming skills. The instruction will be carefully given by a rank holder of Shushin-ryu iaidojutsu heiho, of which Machii Isao is the head. In the grounds of Tada Shrine, where history and sanctity live, you can learn the mannerisms, spirit, and tactics of ancient samurai, and gain deep and authentic knowledge, including the structure and handling of Japanese swords. After wearing training clothes and mastering the basics of iaido, you will be specially allowed to stroll around part of the grounds while wearing your sword. In a space surrounded by silence and history, you will have a moment to meet yourself as a samurai. *Based on the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this experience does not include "test cutting" for anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

This plan will be experienced at "NOIR CAFÉ", an atelier surrounded by plants owned by Miki Takeuchi, a lecturer of the Sanbon Oeda school of incense art and a flower designer. Many people ask about the art of incense art, and one of them is the ancient group incense called "Genjiko". In all schools, "Genjiko" is still practiced today. The design of the answer (listening name) based on the 54 plasters of the Tale of Genji is famous as "Genjiko no zu", a traditional Japanese pattern that is used in various traditional Japanese patterns such as lacquerware and kimonos. In this experience, you will be able to experience a digest of what Genjiko is like at an incense gathering, and how to listen to the scent and give an answer. Sitting upright is difficult, and incense gatherings are difficult to get into. However, this plan allows those who are interested in what Genjiko is like to fully experience it. After enjoying Genjiko, you will create your own fragrance like the aristocrats of the Heian period when the Tale of Genji was written. As the Tale of Genji also depicts fragrance-themed scenes, aristocrats would burn original fragrances in their kimonos. In this plan, you will blend your own original natural fragrances and make a sachet. The completed sachet will be placed in a special paulownia box designed and arranged by top designer Miki Takeuchi and filled with dried flowers associated with the Tale of Genji, and you can take it home as a special incense burner. After the experience, we will prepare edible incense. We will offer you medicinal tea and incense sweets. Please spend an elegant time in an extraordinary time warp for both body and mind.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 14:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The ruins of Shichi Castle are said to have once been the castle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. The representative of the "Society for Preserving Shichi Castle," which is dedicated to preserving the castle every day, will guide you through this precious historic site, which was an important base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi. Located in Shichi, Minami Awaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izuminokami Michitada during the Kamakura period, and was surrendered in 1581 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Awaji. After that, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. The Awaji Navy, which had Shichi Castle as one of its bases, achieved great success in Hideyoshi's conquests of Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea, and there is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were important naval bases for Hideyoshi. However, the valuable historical site where Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki once lived has been swallowed up by bamboo forests in recent years and is on the verge of being forgotten by local residents. At that time, the local volunteers "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" stood up, worried that the valuable remains would disappear if things continued like this. In order to let many people, not just the locals, know about the Shichi Castle ruins and to pass on the story to future generations, they have been clearing the bamboo forest every day for about five years, and have been carrying out maintenance activities such as installing entrance roads and signs. This is a tour of the Shichi Castle ruins guided by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" who has a stronger passion for Shichi Castle than anyone else! The Shichi Castle ruins are currently being maintained, and recently wells and stones that are thought to be old stupas from that time have been discovered one after another. Perhaps you, as a participant of the tour, will discover an important relic! ■Experience schedule (if departing at 10:00) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (north side of Shichi Castle ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00-10:05 Use the handmade sign as a landmark to move to the remains of the Honmarudai 10:05-10:15 Guide explains the history and characteristics of Shichi Castle 10:15-10:55 After viewing the remains such as the Taiko stone, the remains of the turret, and the old well, walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomyo-ji Temple 10:55-11:00 Return to the parking lot and disband

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• Age 14～Age 88
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Let's draw an illustration in a townhouse! Any motif can be illustrated (desired date and time available upon request) *Limited to 1 to 2 people as it is a face-to-face one-on-one session.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

At "Tekoboko-An", a accessory handiwork experience shop in Kyoto, you will learn how to make hair-pin and other hair accessories in the most traditional technique that found in Edo period. Let's make an original Japanese style item which indicates the season and Japanese aesthetic senses.​ ​

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• 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.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1 Day or more

This healing experience is recommended by the Kishu Koyasan Yokobue Club. You can walk the pilgrimage route with a little effort, cook authentic Buddhist cuisine, and relax at the tea ceremony. You can also combine training and cultural experiences. Considering the purpose and the number of participants, we will have a meeting in advance and decide the plan. For this experience, you will use accommodation facilities within Koyasan.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

Easy access! Enjoy the best summer vacation with a private BBQ and pool!! Recommended for families too. The room is fully air-conditioned and heated, and there is a large carport so you can enjoy your time here without worrying about rain♪

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

[Akitsuno Garten] You can make fragrant hand cream and room spray using precious oil of locally produced citrus fruits. Experience in the classroom inside the wooden school building of the green tourism facility "Akitsuno Garten", which is a renovation of the wooden school building of a former elementary school. Even small children can easily make it. There is no doubt that you will be pleased with souvenirs and gifts by drawing illustrations and messages on labels that you can handwrite yourself!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups