【In September】 Things to do in Kansai Page 39

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

The Machiishimichi pilgrimage route to Mount Koya is registered as a World Heritage Site along with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route in Spain. A total of 180 signposts are placed every cho (approximately 109 meters) from Jison-in Temple to the Great Pagoda of Mount Koya. Take on the challenge of trekking along the approximately 20km-long Machiishimichi route with a guide over the course of a day! Why not walk along an ancient pilgrimage route with fantastical scenery? ~Tour itinerary (example)~ ■Reception■Machiishimichi Walk (guided by guide) Course 1) World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple - World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate (7-8 hours) Course 2) World Heritage Site Mount Koya's Daimon Gate - World Heritage Site Jison-in Temple (7-8 hours) *Please select your desired course when making your reservation. ■End of experience

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

I do not plan to get married, but it is a perfect plan for those wishing to wear a wedding dress, white dress and color shade and leave a photo. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave one yearning of the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 18～Age 22
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is the best plan for those who want to leave together the Nara their hometown where they were born and raised as a celebration of adults. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave the best of the one in the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 18～
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

I would like to leave kimono as wedding ceremony / wedding reception because it is Western-style wear. Since there is no schedule for wedding ceremony and wedding reception, it is the best plan for those who want to leave only photos. The ancient capital Nara of taste full of Nara please leave the best of the one in the park. You can also shoot deer.

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

The "Village Revitalization Project" started after hearing from overseas tourists that they wanted to know more about Japanese culture and would like to participate if they had the opportunity to experience it. Located about an hour from Himeji Castle, it is a precious place that preserves traditional Japanese rural scenery and shrines. In addition, due to the declining birthrate and aging population, the local elementary school is also at risk of closing. This is a format that allows everyone to participate in village revitalization through Japanese cultural experiences, and is different from general tours. Please join the "Village Revitalization Project" and let's create the future together. Thank you. This plan includes lunch and dinner. In this tour, you will experience Japanese culture. After the sake brewery tour and tasting experience, you will move to Yasutomi Town and enjoy lunch and dinner (local cuisine) while looking at the rural scenery. At that time, we will play the koto, shakuhachi, shamisen, and Japanese dance. In addition, you will experience the tea ceremony (dessert = tea cake) during lunch. After lunch, we will visit the shrine and hold a dedication.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:30

This is an art calligraphy experience under the guidance of calligrapher Yuyu Makita. You can wear a calligraphy uniform, so there is no need to worry about getting your clothes dirty. First, practice on a piece of calligraphy paper the size of a shikishi. Makita will hold your hand and teach you how to use a brush. Next, you will dynamically draw art calligraphy with a large brush on a large piece of paper measuring 69cm in height and 136cm in width! At the end, take a commemorative photo and take home a souvenir that you can't get anywhere else! It's a valuable experience!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Purify your mind, body, and spirit in Kyoto. Start your day with a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Start your day refreshed and energized with a private yoga session in a peaceful temple hall near Kyoto Station. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere and let go of stress as you practice gentle yoga poses. Our experienced instructor will guide you through a sequence of postures designed to improve flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Purify your mind, body, and spirit. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga session in a serene temple, followed by a wholesome tofu lunch and a walking tour of hidden spring water sources.

• 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.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 100
• 4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 09:50

The Hyogo/Harima region is blessed with rich nature and is rich in ingredients made from beautiful water. This tour will include a tour of the production of "Ibonoito" hand-stretched somen, a specialty product unique to this region with a history of over 600 years, and a visit to "Oimatsu Sake Brewery", a sake brewery in Shiso, which is said to be the birthplace of Japanese sake. You can enjoy lunch and experience Japanese food culture at the dining room.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 13:00 / 13:30

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closure period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Monday, January 6 onwards. Please note that replies may be delayed due to business circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.------------------------------------《Swordsmithing experience in Oku-Kyoto!》・Why not listen to an attractive young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife? ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience schedule》①Learn the history and appreciation method of Japanese swords②Observe the fire-making process③Fire-making④Annealing⑤File-making⑥Meikiri⑦Quenching⑧Polishing⑨Sharpening⑩Handle making⑪Completion You can take it home on the day! *The sheath (made of leather) will be made by the swordsmith to match the finished sword. The sheath will be mailed to you at a later date. Required time: 4-5 hours *Depending on the number of participants. Regarding delivery of the leather sheath: The leather sheath will be made by a swordsmith and mailed to you at a later date. *Currently, it takes about 10 days for delivery. *Domestic delivery is free, but if shipping overseas, an additional shipping fee will be required. Regarding reservations: *We are currently receiving a large number of inquiries and reservations, and it is difficult to make reservations.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can enjoy making Japanese food samples more seriously. You can create your own original work while experiencing the food culture unique to Kyoto, and enjoy a special experience in between sightseeing. You can take the completed work home as it is, so it will be a wonderful memory of your trip. If you come to Kita-ku, Kyoto, we strongly recommend that you participate in our experience as a set with Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple! • Duration Approximately 1.5 to 3 hours (including introduction, production, and finishing) It is a content that you can complete in time while having fun between sightseeing. • Target age 9 years old and above (Anyone from children to adults can participate, depending on the content of the course) • Features 1. DIY experience: Experience the fun of making a food sample that looks just like the real thing with your own hands. 2. Travel memories: Take the finished product home on the spot. It will be a special memento of your trip. 3. Fine finishing: A little more difficult than the beginner course, you can try coloring and fine details.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

Shiga Lake Biwa fishing experience guide service. We will board a fishing boat (bass board) and guide you through the fishing experience on Lake Biwa. This is a thorough fishing plan. (Time required: Approximately 8 hours) We will take you on board a fishing boat (bass board) and guide you through the fishing experience on Lake Biwa. Depending on the customer's needs, we offer everything from short trial courses to full-day courses. Enjoy an extraordinary fishing experience on Lake Biwa from a boat! ~Experience flow~ (Morning plan) 7:45 Gather at the marina Gather at the Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board the ship. (If you need a pick-up, please meet at the nearest station 30 minutes in advance.) 8:00 Depart from the departure marina. Travel by boat to the point. 8:15 Lecture on how to fish at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to do the throwing and inviting movements by yourself. 8:45 The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. Although the difficulty level varies depending on the season, it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to fish during the warm season, and you can aim for big fish during the cold season.) 16:00 Return to the marina From the return point, aim at the target while moving from the point to the marina, and finally return by boat to the marina for the return trip.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours

Shiga Lake Biwa fishing experience guide service. We will board a fishing boat (bass board) and guide you through the fishing experience on Lake Biwa. This is a half day plan. (Time required: Approximately 4 hours) We will take you on board a fishing boat (bass board) and guide you through the fishing experience on Lake Biwa. Depending on the customer's needs, we offer everything from short trial courses to full-day courses. Enjoy an extraordinary fishing experience on Lake Biwa from a boat! ~Experience flow~ (Morning plan) 7:45 Gather at the marina Gather at the Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board the ship. (If you need a pick-up, please meet at the nearest station 30 minutes in advance.) 8:00 Depart from the departure marina. Travel by boat to the point. 8:15 Lecture on how to fish at the point We will prepare the equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to do the throwing and inviting movements by yourself. 8:45 The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. Although the difficulty level varies depending on the season, it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to fish during the warm season, and you can aim for big fish during the cold season.) 12:00 Return to the marina From the return point, aim at the target while moving from the point to the marina, and finally return by boat to the marina for the return trip.

• Pickup Service

• 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?

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /1 Day or more

Diving To get started, you need to obtain a certificate called “C Card”. Internationally recognized in Aqua 2 Diving An educational program is available that allows you to select a BSAC acquisition card. Diving We will continue to support you as a hobby for a lifetime. ■ Course contents ・ Department Courses About 3 to 4 hours of courses are held at the shop. Please bring a writing instrument as there is a written test. ・ Marine practice 2 days Go out to sea and conduct marine practice. Since it starts in the shallows, it is easy to challenge even the first person. ■ Minimum holding Number of participants Marine training will be held from two people. ~On the day Flow to 1) Visit reservation Application Dates Please consult and decide. 2) Visit (Department course) First of all, at the shop Explanations And Diving Application procedures such as filling in the necessary information on the health survey form. After that, we will have a course of about 2-3 hours. Please bring a writing instrument as there is a written test. 3) Marine training Kansai Outskirts (Wakayama, Fukui Etc.). * Pick-up from the store

• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Tour of Kishiwada, a fortress city with a different culture from Osaka and Kyoto. On this tour, you will visit Kishiwada, a fortress city that protected Osaka, Kyoto, and the Edo Shogunate from behind the scenes. Kishiwada City was an important base for defending Osaka and Kyoto from the Wakayama area, and at the same time connected Wakayama and Osaka through the Kishu Kaido road, playing a role in supporting the economic development of Osaka and Kyoto. Due to this historical background, Kishiwada has a strong presence of its own unique culture and traditions, including the Danjiri Festival, and you can experience a culture that is a little different from that of Osaka and Kyoto.

• Age 30～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

Would you like to spend a special time to heal your mind and body? This tour allows you to taste fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits in a natural environment and reset your daily fatigue in a hot spring. We offer a luxurious time that you cannot experience in the city. Kishiwada City has many natural scenery such as Kumeda Pond, the largest pond in Osaka, and the mountain path of Ushitakiyama. This tour takes you around the local scenery by bicycle. For lunch, you will have a lunch made with plenty of locally grown vegetables and fruits. This tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace by bicycle. And at the end of the tour, you will soothe your fatigue in a natural hot spring. This cycling tour will heal your mind and body in a landscape different from that of the cities of Kyoto and Osaka. And sake brewing, which was recently registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. You will visit a 200-year-old sake brewery to see how sake is made. You can also learn about Japanese culture. At the end, you will also have a sake tasting, which will relax your body and mind.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

-Wagashi is traditional Japanese confectionery that expresses the seasons. Wagashi is strongly characterized by colorful designs and beautiful craftsmanship, each created by hand by artisans.-Learn about the history and culture of JapanWagashi is a unique food to Japan and reflects the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons, and it is said to have a beauty that is similar to that of wabi and sabi.- “They are too beautiful to eat.The first thing that strikes you when you are confronted with wagashi is how beautiful they look. They are filled with a delicate and gentle charm that is immediately recognizable as handmade, expressing the four seasons.-They reflect the Japanese people's love of the four seasons and their sense of beauty.Wagashi value the “seasons” ” so much that we cannot talk about them without mentioning spring, summer, fall, and winter, and express the seasons through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients used, and names.- “Delicious” is written as beautiful taste.First , enjoy it visually, then imagine from the name, weave a story, and enter the world of taste. Wagashi is not something that is just served and then taken in a snap.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

A special experience of tasting food served to samurai during the Edo period in a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The meal will be savored in the large hall of the Hirakatajuku Kagiya Museum, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. This special experience involves renting out the entire venue, which flourished as a boat lodge during the Edo period and as a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in modern times, and tasting a meal that would have been served to samurai. You can enjoy the historical atmosphere of a post town that makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time, as well as the atmosphere of good old Japan.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 14～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Authentic Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Plan (Kimono Rental Included) Enjoy making (brewing) Uji Matcha in a kimono Many women's and men's kimonos Recommended for friends, couples, and families Uji Matcha Tea Room Tea Ceremony Experience Fee (including sweets and matcha) Included Kimono rental: Kimono, half-width obi, under-kimono, haori, tabi, sandals Hair set is available for +1,650 yen Please ask at the store on the day Men will be charged +1,000 yen for kimono and yukata Please ask at the store on the day Popular items such as lace kimono, lace accessories, antique kimono, and organza heko obi are also available Photographing by a photographer at tourist spots is 40 minutes +22,000 yen If you would like to be photographed, please contact us in advance by Instagram DM. Instagram account @rental_kimono_mai

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Sushi is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Chef Experience Center, you can experience making authentic sushi. You can experience Japanese food culture firsthand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic sushi, from the size of the rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of sushi (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, eel, crab, etc.) + mini udon hot pot *Contents may change depending on the season. After the experience, you will be given a diploma. *Explanation will be in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

Shiga Lake Biwa fishing experience guide service. We will board a fishing boat (bass board) and guide you through the fishing experience on Lake Biwa. This is my first trial plan. (Time required: approximately 100 minutes) We will take you on board a fishing boat (bass board) and experience fishing on Lake Biwa. Depending on the customer's needs, we offer everything from short trial courses to full-day courses. Enjoy an extraordinary fishing experience on Lake Biwa from a boat! ~Procedure of the experience~ 9:45 Gather at the Marina Gather at the Mick Bass Club 15 minutes before the scheduled departure. Prepare to board the ship. (If you require transportation, please meet at the nearest station 30 minutes in advance.) 10:00 Depart from the departure marina. Take a boat to the point. 10:15 Lecture on how to fish with points We will prepare equipment and give a lecture on how to fish. You will be able to do the throwing and inviting movements by yourself. 10:45 The main target at Lake Biwa is black bass. Although the difficulty level varies depending on the season, it is a fish that can be targeted throughout the year. (It is relatively easy to fish during the warm season, and you can aim for big fish during the cold season.) 11:40 Return to the marina From the return point, aim at the target while moving from the point to the marina, and finally return by boat to the marina for the return trip.

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• Age 20～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 17:30

An English interpreter guide will guide you through a very satisfying night with delicious side dishes and all-you-can-drink at a popular izakaya for Kobe businessmen, a light drink and sweets at a stylish hidden bar unique to Kobe, and a satisfying night of ramen, which is currently very popular in Kansai. . You can also try karaoke for an additional fee.

• For Rainy Days

• 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.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

＼Make the experience even more moving than it was at that moment/It has become commonplace to take pictures of the excitement of seeing a wonderful scenery and share it on social media, but we cannot see ourselves melting into the scenery. With a drone, you can capture large-scale footage that completely envelops you and the scenery. Would you like to capture never-before-seen footage with a drone, whether it's as a memory of your travels, as a record of commemorative events, or as a photo of sports and activities? We will visit your designated location throughout the Kansai region and shoot videos and still images for approximately 30 minutes per flight. Please feel free to contact us to discuss where and what kind of footage you would like to shoot. ~Flow of the day~ ① Location scouting/meetings We preview the site and discuss the shooting plan (about 10 minutes) ② Fly the shooting drone and shoot (about 30 minutes) ③ Data delivery If using AirDrop, on the spot If you would like to give it to us or download it, we will give you the URL.

• For Family