Things to do in Kansai Page 8

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Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Kyoto". It's easy to make in less than an hour and can be taken home the same day. The prices are reasonable, so we recommend stopping by on a date or while on a trip to make memories just for the two of you. Rather than buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special handmade bangle that you won't find anywhere else? ~Procedure of the experience~ ① Gathering and reception We will handcraft your jewelry in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store ♪ ② Preparation First, you will choose the material (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience Use a file to round the corners of straight metal. We use special equipment to roll the metal into balls. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, shape it with a mallet and it's complete. ④ Termination/Dissolution Although this is the first time you will be using the equipment, the staff will fully support you, so you can make it with confidence. After completion, you can take a commemorative photo at the photo booth inside the store. The photo you took will be a present♪

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• Age 2～Age 90
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• 09:05 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 12:05 / 13:05 / 14:05 / 15:05

SUP experience at Lake Biwa Paradise? {50-minute course} Why not rediscover the charm of Lake Biwa with SUP? Since the number of participants is small, the instructor will carefully follow up. Beginners, women, and small children can enjoy it with peace of mind. All SUP equipment and life jackets are rented, so please feel free to come empty-handed♪ * Please bring clothes that you don't mind getting wet, a change of clothes, and a towel. * Sandals are also available for rental, but there are limited sizes and numbers. Thank you for your understanding. ⭐️ Reservations can be made on the day ⭐️ You can make reservations by phone, LINE, email, etc. [Experience time] 50 minutes (starts every hour, last at 3:00 p.m.) * Due to the circumstances of the reservation site, the start time will be displayed 5 minutes later. Thank you for your understanding. [Location] Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu, Otsu City 1-29-9 Shimosakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0105 *Free parking available [Participation fee (approximately 50 minutes per session)] ① Adults (high school students and above): 3,000 yen (tax included) ② Children (elementary and junior high school students): 2,000 yen (tax included) *Preschool children are free, but must be accompanied by a guardian. [SUP experience at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] SUP (stand-up paddle board) is a water sport that anyone can enjoy. Instructors will carefully explain the basics of how to ride and how to operate the paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. [Schedule] 1. Gathering and check-in (15 minutes before start) *Change into clothes that you don't mind getting wet 2. Landing briefing (about 10 minutes) 3. Landing on the water and SUP experience (about 35 minutes) 4. Landing and cleaning up (about 5 minutes) *Change clothes if necessary 5. Disbandment [Notes] Depending on the weather on the day, the event may be canceled or the contents may be changed, with safety as the top priority. Please note.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

You can make anpan, a type of bread often eaten by Japanese people, in a Japanese home in 2 hours using a domestic oven. Even beginners are OK! We will teach you how to make bread carefully. Children of elementary school age and above can participate. Reservations can be made for up to 4 people. You may be impressed by the fluffy, freshly baked anpan! You can knead the dough by hand or by machine, so it's interesting to see how the dough changes!

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

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

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

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

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

For 2,000 yen (tax included), you can easily experience wearing a kimono or yukata. The normal fee is 3,000 yen (tax included) for women, 4,000 yen (tax included) for men, and 4,000 yen (tax included) for children, but since it's a short-term rental, it's 50% to 62.5% off! ! Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in Temple, and Hanamikoji-dori, a street with cobblestone pavement and the atmosphere of Kyoto's Gion, are just a few minutes' walk away. Recommended for those who wish to experience wearing a yukata. In this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. The rental fee includes a set of items necessary for dressing, so you can come to the store empty-handed. You can also rent hair set, makeup, hair ornaments and accessories as an option. Please enjoy Kyoto with friends, couples, and families in kimono to commemorate your visit to Kyoto. * Please see the "Other notes" column for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not allowed to use this facility.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can learn how to use, draw and swing a sword in a real martial arts dojo, and at the end you can actually have a sword fight. The assistant instructor will translate in English. You can enjoy a "demonstration and straw cutting" using a real Japanese sword using Yushin-ryu sword techniques. A Yushin-ryu sword-holder from the Koryu Iaido dojo will safely and carefully instruct you, so please feel free to participate in the experience. The "Samurai Course" is an experience in which you wear an Iaido belt over your everyday clothes. (Please come in clothes that are easy to move in) <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instructions on things to be careful about during the experience, etc. ・Changing into a uniform ・Samurai altar greetings ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on swinging a replica or wooden sword ・Watch the head of the school's kata demonstration ・Watch straw cutting by a high-ranking sword holder ・Mock battle with a high-ranking sword holder ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Go to a sword shop and experience sword appreciation and cutting experience Approximately 40 minutes

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• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Perfect for couples, friends, families, etc. We also recommend cherry blossom viewing in a kimono ♪ You can also use the Go To Travel “Regional Coupon”! Optional hair styling is also available at a low price of 1,000 yen♪ Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto in Japanese clothes at a reasonable price! With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. About 2 minutes walk to Yasaka Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Chion-in Temple are also within walking distance! Since it's located in Gion, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants nearby♪ Moreover, the bus stop is right nearby, making it a very convenient location for sightseeing. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This is a great student discount plan. Would you like to go sightseeing in Kyoto as a beautiful Japanese-style beauty? You can use it for 3,500 yen (tax included) including hair set ♪ The regular price is 4,000 yen (tax included), so it's a reasonable 12.5% ​​off! ! This plan is available only to students. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. Dressing and hair-doing only takes about an hour, so you can leisurely explore the sights in your kimono until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Make-up, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Enjoy Kyoto in Japanese clothing to commemorate your student life. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Let's go sightseeing in Kyoto as a lovely Japanese-style couple! This plan allows couples to wear kimono at a discount of 20% off. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. Kimono dressing only takes about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy sightseeing in your kimono at your leisure until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Couples can enjoy Kyoto in Japanese attire as a souvenir of Kyoto. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 16～Age 99
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is an experience plan where you can touch a Japanese sword in a real martial arts dojo and learn martial arts. You can participate with peace of mind as you will be safely and carefully instructed by a qualified practitioner of the Yushin-ryu sword technique of the Koryu Iaido Dojo. The "Armored Warrior/Warrior" course will be an experience in which you will wear the martial arts uniform provided by our facility. (For women, we also have feminine kimonos like the one in the photo♪) You will wear our "armor". We also have a "tachi" sword for the armor, which will make your photos and videos look even better! If you wish, you can practice swinging and test cutting while wearing the "armor". You will experience the "swordsmanship", "iaido", "standing and maneuvering" and "test cutting" of the Yushin-ryu sword technique. Please enjoy the real SAMURAI that you can never experience anywhere else! <Experience on the day of the plan> ・Greetings (brief self-introduction), instruction on points to note during the experience, etc. ・Samurai altar greeting ・Bending and stretching exercises ・Instruction on proper manners ⇨ Watch the head of the family demonstrate his kata ⇨ Watch a high-ranking swordsman perform straw cutting ・Experience wearing armor ・Match experience with a high-ranking swordman *The match experience is a 3-minute mock battle while wearing armor ・Experience caring for a real sword ・Finally, a trip to the sword shop to view the swords Total time: approximately 60-80 minutes

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• Age 5～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

*Parent-child experience <Clay gourmet cooking> [Limited to 1-2 people due to one-on-one face-to-face lessons. Completed in just over an hour] [Other plans include mini gourmet cooking with takoyaki keychains and straps: Parent-child plans are also welcome] <Recommended for summer vacation kids' crafts!> It will be made in a townhouse that was used as a TV and movie location. Images include images for illustrative purposes. It will be held in a renovated townhouse with a 70-year-old small garden, 2 minutes from Nishi-Tengachaya Station, located on the west side of the teahouse <Tengachaya> started by the Meki family, descendants of Masashige Kusunoki. *5 minutes walk from Nishi-Tengachaya on the Nankai Shiomibashi Line *5 minutes walk from Ume Minami 3-chome bus stop on the Osaka Municipal Bus *15 minutes walk from Tengachaya Station on the Osaka Subway Sakaisuji Line

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• Age 1～Age 88
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

A kimono rental shop located a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Guidance available in Chinese, English, Russian and Chinese. In addition to kimonos, they also rent yukatas, lace kimonos, furisode, high-grade furisode, homongi, men's and children's kimonos/yukatas.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why do not you make soap like jewels with transparent soap with your favorite color and scent?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

Why don't you choose your favorite color and make an original candle like a jewelry box?

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

This plan can only be used for school trips and experiential learning. With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata! ! Our staff will help you get dressed, so even first-timers can feel at ease. You can leisurely explore the sights in Japanese clothes until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Make-up, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. ★With the desire to convey the joy of wearing a kimono to as many people as possible, our store accepts students on school trips and universities to learn about Japanese culture, gives lectures, and solicits papers on kimono research. Please experience Japanese culture through kimono/yukata rental. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Peony Plan ～ 1 kimono + 1 color uchikake ・ Dressing ・ Hair makeup included ・ Studio shooting: 120 cuts (about 20 poses) + 2 group photos ・ Individual + all group data for smartphones Data 6 sheets Skin correction / free shooting: Free in the hall

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. Also, after shooting, you can take a walk around the ancient city in 20 minutes wearing Oiran. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Yuri Plan ～ Shooting: Coloring uchikake Walking: Kimono, dressing, hair makeup included, Studio shooting: 40 cuts or more (about 4 poses) + Group photo ・ All shooting data will be handed over. (Smartphone size) ・ 20 minutes walk around the ancient city

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 18:30

You can decorate it as an interior and enjoy the scent. Not only can you make it your own, but it's also a perfect gift! It can be used as a gift for loved ones such as birthdays and wedding celebrations.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Would you like to go sightseeing in Kyoto wearing a gorgeous long-sleeved kimono? It only takes about 30 minutes to put on the kimono, so you can leisurely go sightseeing in your furisode until the return time at 6pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. Hair styling, makeup, hair accessories, and accessory rentals are also available as an option. Enjoy Kyoto with your friends, couples, and families wearing kimono as a souvenir of Kyoto. If your companion would like to rent something other than a long-sleeved kimono, please make a reservation for each plan. You can apply for each plan using the same name. Size: For women between 150cm and 175cm tall *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures. *Pregnant women are not permitted to use this service.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Increase your handsomeness with stylish Japanese clothes! ? Would you like to go sightseeing in Kyoto wearing a kimono? With this plan, customers can choose their favorite kimono or yukata. It only takes about 20 minutes to get dressed, so you can leisurely go sightseeing in your kimono until the return time at 5:30pm. The rental fee includes everything you need to get dressed, so you can come empty-handed. When you visit historical scenes in Kyoto wearing a kimono, you may be able to hear the breath of historical figures from that time. *Please see the "Other special notes" section for our store's new coronavirus infection prevention measures.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

Located near Shinsaibashi, Osaka! Experience the joy of making your own memorable, "special" jewelry with your own hands. This is a homely metal engraving workshop that can be enjoyed by yourself, as a couple, or with friends. We will kindly and carefully assist you in everything from casual experiences to the appeal of full-scale craftsmanship! Items that can be made include rings, ear cuffs, pierced earrings, necklace tops, charms, bangles, and more.

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• Age 6～Age 69
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A huge marine athletics course with a circumference of 136m! You can move your body to your heart's content and have fun on the beautiful waters of Kataonami Beach! The excitement never stops!! After a 10-minute safety briefing, you can play on the marine playground equipment for 50 minutes. Life jackets must be worn (free rentals from the facility).

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 15:00

Let's make some easy and cute sushi rolls together! Adults alone or children are welcome to join in the experience! Let's have fun together!

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 15:00

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of craftsmen. Please make memorable memories in Kyoto forever.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Make your own talisman prayer beads bracelet in a workshop surrounded by the silence of Kyoto. A professional color therapist will support you in choosing the color in a fun way! Why not make an original prayer beads bracelet that is one of a kind in the world using the highest quality beads and rare natural stones? ◎ Choose natural stones and colors that suit your wishes and worries! You can choose the perfect natural stone and color according to your wishes and worries, such as "I want to improve my luck," "I want to be healed," and "I want to be positive." If you have time, you can also add a color diagnosis! ? ◎ Experience at a historic Kyoto prayer beads workshop! You can experience traditional Japanese culture in a museum-like space with over 100 prayer beads lined up. ◎ We also recommend the tea ceremony experience (optional)! In a quiet Japanese space, you can enjoy a special time to calm your mind while concentrating on the tea ceremony! ◎ Beginners and children are welcome! You can participate alone. The instructor will provide solid support, so even first-timers can rest assured! You can take the completed bracelet home on the day! ◎ Combine the experience with sightseeing. Nearby are Kamigamo Shrine, the oldest in Kyoto, and Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, which has the largest number of plants in Japan! Please join us and make your Kyoto trip a memorable one!

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

You can experience making cosmetics using natural materials at an atelier near Osaka Castle in Tenmabashi, Osaka. First, everyone starts by making lipstick! After that, you can make additional cosmetics of your choice for +1,100 yen. Examples of additional items you can make (choose on the day) ・ Cheek & lip balm ・ Balm highlight ・ Liquid cheek ・ Good luck foundation (with gemstone powder) ・ Lotion ・ Sunscreen etc. Not only can you mix your own color, glitter, and scent, but you can also freely choose the container and decorative parts. The glittery parts and cute containers will make you feel better♪ It's recommended for couples as well as friends, as we also have items that are easy for men to use, such as lotion and sunscreen! It's a location that you can easily stop by in between sightseeing, and it's perfect for making memories of your trip. Why not spend a heart-fluttering time with your own original cosmetics? Duration: Approximately 1 hour Target age: 8 years old and over You are welcome to participate alone or in a group☆ Please make a reservation for the number of people participating. *Please refrain from entering the facility just to observe or as an escort.

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• Age 15～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ancient city Nara You can easily walk around the famous places in kimono. On the day Come to the store by hand, and make a wonderful memory by sightseeing in kimono for a day. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

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• Age 3～
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Ancient city Nara You can easily walk around the famous places in kimono. On the day Come to the store by hand, and make a wonderful memory by sightseeing in kimono for a day. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

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