Things to do in Himeji/Nishiharima

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

A journey to places you can't reach on foot and encounter scenery you can't see by car. Cycle around the city of Himeji on a smooth, electrically assisted sports bike. Avoid crowds, feel the breeze, and find your own favorite spot! Includes a ticket for one bowl of Maneki no Eki Soba, a long-loved Himeji specialty!

• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A small workshop located 4.8km east of Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. How about a pottery experience between sightseeing? It is a plan of 2 hours experience time. In the pottery experience, you can make general tableware (tea bowls, vases, dishes etc.). It is an electric kiln that uses Bizen ware clay or clay blended with Bizen ware clay and red soil. The baked color will be ashes (hidden) or strawberry (hidasaki).

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• Age 10～Age 120
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Would you like to try making a traditional onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about the size of a CD case. Time is about 2.5 hours. The time to complete varies depending on the person. It is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Once it is completed, your name and the year of production will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar from the Aun breathing (Aun) harmony, Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

With this plan, you can feel free to experience the making of full-scale accessories such as coin cases, pen cases, and business card holders in about 2 hours. Do you not make only one leather item in the world? How about by all means the souvenir experience of Himeji.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

A small workshop located 4.8km east of Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why don't you make Jizo with your own hands? It is a plan of 2 hours experience time.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Clay has a mysterious power. When you touch the clay, everyone returns to their childhood and plays with all their might. The cool clay warms in the palms of your hands and takes on a shape that fits the person's hand. With your close friends, or sometimes alone... In a hut where the birds' voices fall and a fresh breeze passes through, you can play with the clay at your leisure. Enjoy such a luxurious time. A must-try for sake lovers! Making sake cups using soil from Yamada Nishiki rice fields♪ Those under 20 years old can choose to make sake cups or plates. Please note that the fees for each are different. Support is available in Japanese and English. We will respond carefully so that you can enjoy the experience even if you do not speak the same language. ~Experience flow~10:00/14:00 ① Artist Takuta Fujimura will explain and demonstrate how to make works using Yamada Nishiki clay (about 15 minutes) ② Use a hand wheel to make a sake cup of your choice using the ball-making method on a table. ③While the pieces are drying, you can view the climbing kiln and Mr. Fujimura's work. (You can also purchase them) 11:45/15:45 ④The dried pieces are beveled, signed, and the tour is over. *The pieces will be completed after one month and will be delivered by mail. (Shipping included) You can also pick them up directly at the kiln.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

The only handmade ring in the world that you can take home on the same day you make it! At garden Himeji, we are offering a handmade ring experience. Since we work with professional craftsmen, even first-timers can create their own handmade rings with confidence. Would you like to commemorate your trip and make memories? With this plan, you can make a brass or silver ring at a reasonable price! ~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) and the finishing design. ③ At the beginning of the experience, adjust the size by tapping the ring. File it down to adjust its shape and make it easier to wear. Once you have adjusted the size, use a file to adjust the shape and make it comfortable to wear. It's a happy time we can create while thinking about each other. ④ Termination/dissolution completed! It takes about an hour, and once completed, 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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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "garden Himeji". They can be easily made in less than an hour and taken home on the same day. The price is reasonable, so we recommend stopping by during a date or trip to create memories just for the two of you. Instead of buying a ready-made bangle, why not make a special, handmade bangle that you can't find anywhere else? ~Experience process~ ① Meeting/reception We will make it by hand in the calm and stylish space of a bridal jewelry specialty store♪ ② Preparation First, choose the material (silver/brass), size, and finish design. ③ Experience We will use a file to round the corners of the straight metal. We will use a special tool to round the metal. This is the most difficult step, but it's fun to watch the bangle gradually take shape. Finally, use a mallet to shape it and it's complete. ④ End/disbandment Although it's all tools that you'll be using for the first time, the staff will support you so you can make it with confidence. After you're done, you can take a commemorative photo in the photo booth in the store. The photo you took will be a gift♪

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

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

The only handmade ring in the world that you can take home on the same day you make it! At garden Himeji, we are offering a handmade ring experience. Since we work with professional craftsmen, even first-timers can create their own handmade rings with confidence. How about making memories to commemorate your trip? With this plan, you can make a platinum or 18k gold wedding ring! 35,000 yen per piece *Varies depending on the market price of metals. If the price changes, we will notify you in advance. (Additional charges must be paid on-site) *In the case of a stone engraving design, it will be kept for 2 to 3 weeks. ~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 (platinum/18k gold), width, and finish design. ③Experience A craftsman will wax the bullion cut to the customer's size on the spot. Adjust the size by tapping the soldered ring. Once you have adjusted the size, use a file to adjust the shape and make it comfortable to wear! It's a happy time we can create while thinking about each other. ④ Termination/Dissolution Your one-of-a-kind wedding ring is now complete! We can take it home on the day or make it according to your budget, so please feel free to contact us!

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• Age 20～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:30 / 18:30

Drink like a local in Himeji! On this bar hopping tour, you'll visit local izakaya (bars) in Himeji's famous nightlife district and enjoy a variety of drinks and izakaya food. Meet your guide and head to your first izakaya. Taste izakaya staples like sashimi, karaage, edamame, and oden while enjoying a cold draft beer or sake. Then, continue bar hopping on a walking tour of Himeji, visiting places only locals know or recommend. A truly unique experience. If you like sake, you'll also stop at a standing bar serving local sake from Hyogo Prefecture.

• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Nozato Kaido, which once served as the gateway to Himeji, and Senba Town, which flourished on the Saigoku Kaido road that runs through Himeji Castle Town, still retain many traces of history and a charming atmosphere. You can easily ride an electric bicycle through narrow roads that are difficult to drive on and roads that are a little tiring to walk on. This is a 3-hour tour that will make you love Himeji even more before or after sightseeing at Himeji Castle. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meeting Greeting from the guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 09:30 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the gateway to Himeji Castle Historical spots from old stories and townscapes that retain the atmosphere of the past Spots to see the spectacular view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 12:30 Disbanding After the tour, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty Eki Soba with an Eki Soba ticket! After the tour ends, you can rent a bicycle for free until 5:00 p.m. if you wish. Enjoy Himeji freely! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) (*) Guides and staff on the day will be able to speak Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.

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

The "Village Revitalization Project" was 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 form 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. After that, we will move to a different location and experience cultural experiences such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi, although it will change daily. We will then move to a sake brewery where you can tour the brewery and sample sake.

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

During the Edo period, the Shikama Highway was constructed from the port of Shikamazu to Himeji Castle. It became part of the Silver Carriage Road, an industrial road that connected Ikuno Silver Mine, one of Japan's largest silver mines, to the port of Shikamazu, and still retains its appearance today. This is a three-hour cycling tour that follows the historical road, heading for Himeji Port, where the sea breeze is pleasant, and takes you to a cycling road on an abandoned railway line and a charming sake brewery. <Schedule example> 10:00 Meeting (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes 10:15 Departure We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break on the way, about once or twice 13:00 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji as you like! (We may ask you to change the vehicle depending on the reservation situation) (*) Guides and staff on the day will be available in Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.

• Age 16～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

It is a spectacular cycling tour that runs along the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea in a warm and bright atmosphere. Shinmaikohama is crowded with Ayabeyama plum grove, clamming, and swimming. An intricate coastline that changes its expression every moment. Manyo Cape overlooking the beauty of Tajima in Setouchi. A post town in Murotsu that has prospered as a key point of maritime transportation since ancient times. Let's enjoy the exhilarating cycling route of Harima's sea that you will never get tired of running! <Schedule> 09:45 Greetings from JR Tatsuno Station South Exit, Tatsuno Municipal Parking Lot Meeting Guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 10:00 Cycling start! Harima Seaside Road, which is crowded with many cyclists, goes through a mountain pass and a wild road to the coastline. A hill climb experience aiming for a spectacular cape. / Pay by yourself) (We plan to have 2 or 3 restroom breaks) 16:00 Dissolution of JR Aioi Station * The departure and dissolution points for this tour are different. Departure: JR Tatsuno Station Dissolution: JR Aioi Station (Tatsuno Station and Aioi Station are one station on a conventional line, and there is one train every 30 minutes)

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