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 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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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 16:00

Since the calm and shallow a slope, even if the peace of mind you can lessons you were inexperienced person. I'm sure you spread your world!

• For Groups

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

SUP is hand-made and you can enjoy it freely. For SUP experienced people. SUP board Rental It is a plan that can be done. (Instructor does not attach) Please enjoy SUP freely and freely. Rental What is included in the fee SUP board, paddle, leash, life jacket (Locker Or shower We are also complete Rental As it is not included in the price You will be charged separately if you use it)

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Since the calm and shallow a slope, even if the peace of mind you can lessons you were inexperienced person. I'm sure you spread your world!

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

Would you like to try making a traditional Japanese onigawara? I have made and restored many onigawara, so I will teach you individually. The size is about palm-sized. It will take about 3 hours, but the time it takes to complete varies from person to person. Once it is completed, your name and the year it was made will be written on it with a spatula, and the experience will end. There are onigawara with open mouths and closed mouths, familiar to us as the harmony of Aun (Aun's harmony), Agyo and Ungyo, so please make the one you like. *I have been studying English for the past 3 years.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 18～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 13:00

This small studio is located 4.8km east of the World Heritage site Himeji Castle, a 15-minute drive away. Why not try a pottery experience in between sightseeing? This is a plan for a 3-hour experience. In the pottery experience, you can make all kinds of tableware (tea bowls, vases, plates, glasses, etc.). Bizen ware clay or a blend of Bizen ware clay and red clay is used, and the pottery is fired in an electric kiln. The firing color is ash-covered or scarlet-striped. *I have been learning English for the past 3 years.

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• In Door Activity

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

Would you like to experience Himeji's nightlife in a more special and deeper way? Make your Japanese night even more fascinating with a "bar hopping bar" tour around Himeji's hidden famous bars! Feel the charm of Himeji while enjoying local sake, cocktails, and unique bar atmospheres. Why Himeji's bar hopping tour is special Himeji local experience You can feel the real Himeji while visiting not only tourist spots but also bars loved by locals. You can enjoy Japanese nightlife while visiting a variety of bars, from traditional izakaya to modern cocktail bars. Discover hidden famous shops Himeji has many hidden bars that are not listed in tourist guides. On this tour, you can visit hidden spots that are popular with locals and discover the unknown charm of Himeji. Experience Japanese drinking culture Each bar offers a variety of drinks, including local sake, craft beer, and original cocktails. In addition, your guide will tell you interesting stories about Japanese drinking styles and the culture of toasting. Perfect for international travelers This tour is perfect for all travelers, from first-time visitors to repeat visitors to Japan. Enjoy the best nightlife in Himeji with your friends and new friends. Book now! Don't miss the chance to experience Himeji's charming nightlife! <Schedule> ① 17:15 ② 18:15 Meet at Himeji Castle View This is an observation space on the second floor of the central concourse of JR Himeji Station. It is a popular spot where you can get a good view of Himeji Castle, and is connected to Piole Himeji and Sanyo Department Store, making it an easy-to-understand and convenient meeting place. ① 17:30 ② 18:30 Self-introduction time (about 15 minutes) Participants will introduce themselves briefly to each other and explain tonight's tour. ① 17:45-20:30 ② 18:45-21:30 Bar hopping starts! We will visit 3 to 4 bars. We will choose the bars to visit based on the atmosphere of the day and the customers, so look forward to what kind of bars and encounters you will have! *The disbanding time may vary depending on the situation on the day.

• Age 16～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Enjoy the nature, history, and delicious local specialties of Yasutomi Town on a cycling tour departing from Yasutomi, Himeji! The tour includes hiking and a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Shikaga Tsubo. During the cycling tour, you can enjoy a tunnel bathing experience and lunch at the popular local spot "Tomisu no Sato". After that, you can visit Anji Inari Shrine, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery, taste the sake, and experience the specialty products that Yasutomi Town is proud of. At the end of the tour, you can stop by the Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association and feel the refreshing aroma of yuzu while experiencing the blessings of Yasutomi's nature. Enjoy a special day where you can experience the charm of Yasutomi Town to the fullest through cycling. Participants will enjoy the beautiful scenery unique to Yasutomi Town, the local food culture, and new discoveries. You are sure to feel healthy and refreshed with your family and friends! <Schedule> 8:30 Meet up We will depart by car from our company, Akuto, for Yasutomi Town, where nature and history live. 9:30 After a brief self-introduction and an explanation of how to use the e-bike, we set off! We will proceed at a relaxed pace according to your physical condition and the weather. 10:20 Shikagatsubo Station – Visit to Scarecrow Village Feel the warm atmosphere of the handmade scarecrows and spend a relaxing time. 10:35 Hiking A hike where you can experience the rich nature of Yasutomi Town. 11:45 Tunnel bathing experience and lunch at Tomisu no Sato After enjoying a lunch made with local specialties of Yasutomi Town at Tomisu no Sato, relax your mind and body in the radon hot springs. 13:45 Set off again on your cycle for the next adventure! Feel the fresh breeze as you set off for your next destination. 14:45 Yasushi Inari Shrine & Sake Brewery Tour (Tasting) After a visit to the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine and a moment of tranquility, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery and sample their carefully selected local sake. Rediscover the charm of the local area while tasting the sake that Yasutomi Town is proud of. 16:10 Yuzu Shop Stop by the "Yuzu Kobo Yasutomi Yuzu Association," where the aroma of yuzu, a specialty of Yasutomi Town, fills the air. Surrounded by the refreshing aroma, experience the blessings of nature in Yasutomi. 17:00 Arrive at Akuto and disband

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• 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) <Schedule PM example> 13:45 Meeting Greeting from the guide, explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 14:00 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the entrance of Himeji Castle Historical spots of old stories and townscapes that retain the appearance of the past Spots to see the magnificent view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 17:00 Disbandment After disbanding, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty Eki Soba with an Eki Soba ticket! For customers who joined in the morning, we will lend you a bicycle for free until 17:00 if you wish. Enjoy Himeji freely! (The vehicle may be changed 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
• 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 cycling roads on abandoned railway tracks and atmospheric sake breweries. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meet (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes 09:30 Depart We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break once or twice along the way 12:30 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji as you like! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation situation) <Schedule PM example> Meet at 13:45 (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes Depart at 14:00 We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break once or twice along the way 17:00 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji at your leisure! (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 16～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 09:00

Ichinomiya was once a very important place in the nation-building of Harima Province, and the oldest description of sake brewing in Japan remains in the Harima Fudoki. We will travel through hand-dug tunnels and idyllic backroads to the birthplace of fermentation. At Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, where several sake breweries still remain, enjoy a healthy fermented lunch to soothe your tired body after cycling. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. <Schedule> 08:45 Meet at Akuto Co., Ltd. 3-minute walk from Himeji Station Travel by car 09:45 Explanation of e-bike specifications and practice 10:00 Cycling starts! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine", where the myth of the origin of sake remains Harima no Kuni Ichinomiya "Iwa Shrine", Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch, sake brewery tour 14:00 Travel by car to Himeji Station 15:00 Disband at the same place as the meeting place

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• 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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