Things to do in Kansai Page 8

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Now is the fly board and experience the course of wakeboard of the spear. Wakeboard 20 minutes × 1 This enhancement course to fly board 20 minutes. Please try to experience the two major marine sports in Hyogo Prefecture's first fly-board shop.

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

Do you not experience the cloisonne called "the beauty which has seven treasures together"? We make key chains or pendants with traditional techniques from the Muromachi and Edo eras. The studio is a recommended location for sightseeing, with a 5-minute bus ride to Kinkakuji and a 15-minute walk to Kitano Tenmangu! Kyoto Please come and see if you can come to sightseeing. Female The instructor will teach you kindly and politely, so participation with small children is also welcome ♪ The experience time is around 1 hour, so you can experience 3 years old ~ fun!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. This plan includes a souvenir of a deer-shaped brush rest.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30 / 15:30

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Calligraphy experience that captures the beauty of Japan in characters + elegant instruction from a skilled calligrapher in kimono. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy casually. The experience will be done wearing a kimono.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You can experience silk screen printing at Gamoyon Art Labo, a creative space where you can play with paper and art in Gamo 4-chome. This course can be selected by anyone who is a pair, such as friends, couples, spouses, parents and children. It is a great deal that allows you to make matching items. * Only one design can be created in this course. It is a common design for two people. If you want to create different designs for each person, please make a reservation for 1 person x 2 people. ◆ Contents You can experience printing your original design on either a T-shirt or a tote bag with silk screen printing. ・I want to experience easy manufacturing ・I am interested in silk screen printing (I want to try SURIMACCA) ・I have something I want to make with silk screen printing but I don't know how to do it. You can participate empty-handed. ↓Flow of the day↓1. Material selection (T-shirt or canvas tote) You can choose 22. Manuscript creation <about 20 minutes> *This workshop will be 1 color 1 plate (plate size S) *Manuscripts can be hand-drawn here on the day, but you can also bring them in. Please create them in "200 x 180 mm or less / original size / black". If you are using data, please bring it on a USB. Paper manuscripts are also possible. For details on how to create a manuscript, click here 3. Ink selection (1 color) *While looking at samples, please choose your favorite color together. During that time, the staff will make the plate. 4. Print preparation (plate pasting, etc.) 5. Print! 6. Drying and cleaning → Finish! ◆Price (all prices include tax) 2 people: 6,500 yen (including 2 materials) *Price before discount *Student discounts do not apply *Elementary school students and younger must come with a parent. ◆Time required 1.5 to 2 hours ◆Target kindergarten to adult *Elementary school students and younger must come with a parent. *Please wear clothes that can get dirty. ◆Notes ・This is a pair course. The listed price is for two people. (Reservations are limited to groups of two people)・Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty on the day, as there is a risk of ink stains. (Aprons are also available for rental)・In this workshop, you can print on two materials. You can add up to two materials. In that case, an additional material fee will be required.・You can also bring in up to two materials, but in that case the two materials included in the course will not be included.・It will cost +350 yen to take the plate home.・There are four parking spaces, but it is first come first served. If the parking lot is full, please use the nearby parking lot.

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• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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. 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. ～ Kaede Plan ～ ・ Dressing & hair make-up included ・ Studio shooting: 40 cuts or more (4 poses) + 2 group photos ・ Smartphone data with all data (delivered on the day) ・ Free shooting: Free in the hall

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• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎MenuThere are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushiThe most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushiA popular sushi around the world, this type of sushi is made by wrapping ingredients in rice. If you practice a lot, you might become a sushi chef? ▶︎ScheduleIt's about 90 minutes. In the first half, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and then you will actually make sushi! In the second half, you will have time to make sushi freely and time to eat. ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Osaka! Osaka is a popular tourist destination in Japan that everyone wants to visit at least once, with a strong sense of history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Osaka before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staff All cooking classes will be held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Japan will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changes The following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit) *If you need to change the menu, please be sure to let us know in advance. *We cannot change the menu on the day of the event. *We cannot accommodate likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

Transform into a Samurai or Ninja in body and soul! Beginners welcome! Experience sword fighting in Osaka, with great access. Transform into a Samurai or Ninja—Body and Soul!No experience needed—everyone is welcome to join this fun sword-fighting experience! ?✨You can experience everything from the basics of sword handling to fighting scenes. <Experience flow>1. Bow 2. Explanation of swords 3. Change into kimono 4. Practice basic sword fighting forms and movements 5. Practice fighting 6. Filming of fighting scenes 7. Commemorative photoIf you have any requests, please feel free to contact us. We will respond flexibly. Experience Overview:Greeting: Begin with a respectful bow.Sword Basics: Learn about the katana and how to handle it.Kimono Dressing: Transform into a samurai or ninja with authentic attire.Basic Movements: Practice fundamental stances and techniques.Fight Scene Practice: Rehearse fight choreography with dynamic movements.Scene Filming: Capture your action-packed performance on video.Commemorative Photos: End with memorable snapshots in costume.Feel free to contact us with any special requests—we're happy to accommodate!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Build in about 30 minutes to choose your favorite color of the bag and handle, it is my bag handmade experience. Since the staff help, you can anyone to easily experience. In our plan we can produce a shoulder bag.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Hands-on workshop and learn to craft your own traditional Japanese fruit liqueur, "Umeshu," and refreshing "Ume Syrup"Guided in English by an Ume Concierge from CHOYA, the world's leading Umeshu producerEnjoy a tasting of ume syrup and explore 100 different ingredient combinations to personalize your creationTake home your uniquely crafted Umeshu or Ume Syrup, a special and lasting souvenir of your trip to Japan (originally planned as a Kyoto trip)

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

Why not enjoy a luxurious feeling by having the calm sea all to yourself? Take a walk on the sea watching the sunset from the famous "Hashigui Rock"! You can spend time together in a two-seater kayak while taking photos. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can join us with your dog. *We will go out to the sea at sunset time. We will watch the sunset in the calm sea. *The sun will set behind the mountains, so you will not be able to see it sinking into the horizon. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception ② Practice / Explanation: First, we will practice paddling on the beach and in shallow waters and explain things to be careful about. ③ Start of the experience: Paddle around Hashigui Rock and enjoy the calm sea of ​​the evening. You can take photos at the sunset point. ④ Return and disband: If you wish, you can take a shower (hot water 3 minutes for 200 yen). ★ Free photo service!

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• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The length and thickness you like ... Original My Chopsticks! ! Only bamboo carefully selected from the local bamboo forest is used. Because you use it every day and put it in your mouth, you need something safe and secure ...

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• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

⚫︎Only 15 minutes from Kansai Airport! Convenient access, just a 5-minute walk from JR West/Nankai Rinku Town Station! There is an ice rink with a view of the sea - the Kansai Airport Ice Arena. ⚫︎A truly extraordinary resort experience, skating on the ice while watching the beautiful horizon of Osaka Bay, where the sea and ice meet. Enjoy a special moment in the unique scenery woven by the sea and the rink. ⚫︎Cool even in summer! The building is always below 15℃, making it a natural cool spot with no need for air conditioning. Why not create some "too cool" summer memories, perfect for the sweaty season? ⚫︎Beginners and tourists are welcome! Even if you're new to skating, you can rest assured. Rental shoes, helmets, and knee pads are available, so you can enjoy it safely and happily. There is also an English guide in the building, so it is recommended for tourists from overseas!

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Bouldering, go to the gym with easy-to-move clothes and empty-handed, and have fun! But it is a sport that can be seriously driven. You can climb a fixed course or create a course freely. Bouldering you play, the more you know. MUSHROOMING is a 3-minute walk from Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station, which is easily accessible from Osaka Station. A Bouldering gym with a bright atmosphere unique to Female owners.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

In the store, people who meet here are having fun practicing. There is an atmosphere like a circle and club activities and it is interesting!

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• 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 1～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00 / 22:30

[Contents] Introducing a new, affordable and casual all-you-can-drink plan (60 minutes) at Dotonbori Yatai Village Festival! Enjoy a wide variety of drinks, including beer, highballs, chuhai, and soft drinks, all for 60 minutes. Enjoy a toast with your friends and family while enjoying the food from the food stalls. This plan is perfect for sightseeing or a quick drink! [Plan Summary] ■Contents: All-you-can-drink beer, highballs, chuhai, and soft drinks ■Time: 60 minutes ■Conditions: Last orders are taken 15 minutes before closing [Recommended for] ✔ Those who want to casually enjoy food stall gourmet food ✔ Those who want to have a lively drink with a small or large group ✔ Those who want to have a quick drink between sightseeing

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

数量限定！！京都の郷土料理である「茶蕎麦」と奈良の郷土料理である「柿の葉寿司」「葛餅」を作る体験が、単品価格より￥1.650-もお得になる【当店一番人気のセットプラン】になります。 体験会場は関西の中心に位置する和束町となります。 日本の美しい村100選に選ばれ、見渡す限り茶畑風景が広がる和束の町でのアクティビティを満喫してください。 和束町の特産品である和束茶を実際に蕎麦に練りこむ茶蕎麦打ちを体験いただけます。 柿の葉は奈良まで買い付けに行っており、新鮮な香りをお楽しみいただけます。 デザートの葛餅は自然と笑みがこぼるおいしさです。 楽しみながらも郷土料理の歴史を肌で感じることができる貴重な体験となります。 もちろん打ち立て・できたての郷土料理は実食いただけます。 食事も兼ねた体験となり家族・友達・カップル・団体様におすすめの体験となります。 また和束町は奈良公園まで約30分で到着するので奈良観光も兼ねたプランが組みやすいです。 是非みんなで楽しみながらも歴史を肌で感じることができる郷土料理体験をしてみてください。 団体様のご利用も多数お受けしており、最大200名様までご対応させていただけます。

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

We make delicious rice onigiri in our spacious cafe in Fushimi Inari. The onigiri comes with rolled omelet, popular among foreigners, and our specialty miso soup. Please enjoy it with the onigiri you made. Wagyu beef is available as an option. Takeaway is also available. The restaurant is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can enjoy themselves with peace of mind.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Limited quantity! ! The experience of making Kyoto's local cuisine, ``Kyoto udon,'' ``Kyoto vegetable tempura,'' and ``Yatsuhashi,'' will become a set plan that will save you ¥1,650 more than the individual price. The experience venue will be Wazuka Town, located in the center of Kansai. Enjoy activities in the town of Wazuka, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful villages and has tea plantations stretching as far as the eye can see. ``Kyo Udon Making'' is a plan that is very popular with children as it is relatively easier to make than Cha Soba Noodles. It's a valuable experience where you can experience the history of local cuisine while having fun. Of course, you can enjoy freshly prepared local cuisine. This experience also includes a meal, making it an experience recommended for families, friends, couples, and groups. Wazuka Town also takes about 30 minutes to get to Nara Park, so it's easy to plan a plan that also includes sightseeing in Nara. Please come and try the local cuisine experience, where you can have fun and feel the history firsthand. We also accept many groups, and can accommodate up to 200 people.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

This is a course where you can experience the charm of calligraphy while learning how to hold the brush and basic brush strokes. Choose your favorite character, practice with the instructor's advice, and finally finish your work with a clean copy. You can take the completed work home with you. Enjoy time to calm your mind and face calligraphy in the quiet space of an old folk house. Even beginners can participate with confidence.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

Enjoy it even for the first time! Making an original bracelet using crystal glass★We will attach crystals of your favorite color to a bracelet made of fiber material. It is unique to handmade products that they can have completely different looks depending on the color and size you choose. You can create your own work with about 40 different colors and charms. Recommended as a gift for your friends or for promotion! The rubber material makes it easy to put on and take off every day. Layering 2 or 3 pieces will add a touch of glamor to your daily outfit. There is time for practice at the beginning, so even first-timers don't have to worry. You can make beautiful bracelets.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? For making memories of your trip to Kyoto, for a girls' night out, or as a gift for your loved ones... You can take the product you made home with you on the day.

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• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, you can experience being a gorgeous oiran in Kyoto. The Sakuraka plan for women costs 7,700 yen and includes dressing, natural makeup, hair setting, photography by a photographer, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. We also do group photography for two or more people. There are other full options, so please feel free to apply. [Sakuraka Plan] *This plan is for women only. The Sakuraka plan, which is popular among pale-skinned girls, includes dressing, hair and makeup, photography, and 5 minutes of photography with a smartphone in the studio. Recommended for these people: *If you come to Kyoto, you want to be photographed in a kimono! *You don't like flashy hair and makeup like oiran *You want to be photographed in a popular lace kimono and be different from others! *You don't want to be too exposed *The uchikake will only be worn when our photographer takes the photo, and you will only be able to enjoy the kimono inside during selfies. Choose your favorite and enjoy your ideal oiran. We also offer half wig and full wig options, so those with short hair can rest assured. ◇Price 7,700 yen◇Time Approximately 1.5 hours and up *From arrival to payment, it takes about 1.5 hours on average for one person. For two people, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours on average. ◇Access 3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station <Plan includes> Dressing, hair setting, makeup, photographer photo + 5 minutes of smartphone photo shoot in the studio (You can choose from 2 types of hair setting.)｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡+｡o○o｡＜Recommended PONT＞① Customize your favorite options and finish the look of the oiran you want to be♪ As an additional option from the basic plan, you can choose and purchase the number of photos you like, such as wigs for hair setting, items for makeup, and photo data taken by the photographer. You can customize your favorite options and create memories with a satisfying oiran experience. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. ② We have 4 types of rooms available as photo booths. You can take photos in any pose you like in the photo studio. *Jalan.net cannot accept requests to specify a photo studio in advance. *If you have a preference, please contact the store in advance. ③You can take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes! At Oiran Experience Studio Arare, our basic plan includes a service that allows you to take photos with your smartphone in the studio for 5 minutes, which is not available at many other studios. You can also bring your own tripod or selfie stick ♪

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station! ! Please enjoy her beautiful appearance as a courtesan, which is different from her usual appearance, and her boyfriend's cool kimono appearance. We will help you create the best memories just for the two of you in Kyoto. The 9,900 yen couple plan includes dressing, hair and make-up (for women only), a photographer, and a 5-minute photo session with a smartphone in the studio. *This plan is limited to 2 people (male and female). We will take both solo shots and 2 shots for each. (We may request gender reversal, but if you wish, please contact the store before making a reservation.)We welcome people of all ages from 3 years old to no age limit. *Hair and makeup items and photo data are not included in the basic plan. Uchikake is only worn when our photographer is taking pictures, and during selfie time, please only wear the kimono inside. If you would like to use a photo studio, please contact the store in advance.

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• Age 3～Age 60
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• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at "Kyoto Tower" near Kyoto Station. At [Akaneya Kyoto Tower Sand Store], which is the most accessible, you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. The feature of "fox painting experience" is that you can take it home on the day. After painting, you can decorate it at the front door of your house and use it as an amulet!

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• Age 3～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 09:45 / 10:00 / 10:15 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 11:15 / 11:30 / 11:45 / 12:00 / 12:15 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 13:00 / 13:15 / 13:30 / 13:45 / 14:00 / 14:15 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:15 / 15:30 / 15:45 / 16:00 / 16:15 / 16:30

You can experience traditional Japanese culture at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. At [Akaneya], which is a 7-minute walk from the famous "Fushimi Inari Taisha", you can experience various traditional crafts from small children to grandpas and grandmas. Take on the challenge of "Kiyomizu ware (mug / teacup) painting experience", which is rare in many stores. How about making memories of your trip?

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• Age 3～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

Ifu. offers a wide range of kimonos with original designs that can only be found here, as well as kimonos that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This is a kimono rental shop that offers a special kimono experience in Arashiyama. There are discounts for couples, students, and families, and you can also upgrade to a high-quality formal kimono. It is located on the 3rd floor of Kyoto Arashiyama Station, so you can take the elevator straight after getting off the train. You won't get lost even if it's crowded, and there's no need to move around with your luggage. On the rooftop of Arashiyama Station, you can take photos in a kimono with the spectacular view of Arashiyama that you can only see here. It's not crowded, so it's a great spot for Instagram.

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• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

One of them is Aoyamon. The gate in the square there is called Aoyamon.↓3-Gokurakubashi" as a bridge to the Paradise↓4-The place where Toyotomi Hideyori and Yododono took their lives During the Osaka Summer Battle, Toyotomi Hideyori, the lord of Osaka Castle, and his mother, Yodo-dono, committed suicide immediately after the castle fell.A monument that is believed to be the place of their suicide is located in this vicinity.↓5-Osaka Castle Main TowerOsaka Castle is the most difficult castle to attack, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who aimed to unify the country.Note: Entry into the castle keep is not included.↓6-Japanese garden↓7-Sakuramon Gate↓8-South Outer Moat↓9-Hokoku ShrineThis shrine is located in front of Osaka Castle's Sakura Gate and is dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hid↓-End point

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