Things to do in Hyogo

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

Tanba Paragliding School's beginner experience course. Why not try your dream of paragliding? If you've always wanted to try paragliding, or you've been hesitant to take the next step because you thought "I'm scared of heights" or "It seems difficult," why not try a lesson at Tanba Paragliding? At Tanba Paragliding School, you can learn the basics of piloting, an explanation of the equipment, as well as knowledge about the wind and the fun of floating in the air.

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• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

Boarding and disembarking at the meeting point 08:40 ▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) 09:50 ▼Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (in front of 7-Eleven) 07:30-08:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private inn, hotel/private inn on the Osaka Loop Line 12:00 ▼Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets (free walk/lunch on your own/about 4 hours) (does not visit Kitano Ijinkan-gai and Kobe Port) There are many outlet malls in the Kansai area, which includes Osaka and Kyoto, two of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Among them, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets, the largest in western Japan, has more than 200 stores, mainly domestic and international luxury brands. Modeled after the high-end residential area of Pasadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets has about 210 stores of famous domestic and international brands, from luxury brands to popular select shops, interior goods, sports, miscellaneous goods, and restaurants, and you can enjoy shopping all day long in an extraordinary space. There is a park in the facility, so if you get tired of shopping, you can take a break while looking at the Akashi Strait. Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets is also famous as a facility where you can shop without getting wet in the rain. It is a spot where you can enjoy yourself to the fullest, with a customer-first approach. *Present your passport at the information center to receive a discount coupon. 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free stroll / about 1.5 hours) Arima Onsen, the inner sanctum of Kansai, loved by Taiko and Hideyoshi, is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs. It has been loved by many literary figures and famous people, and even today the hot spring town is full of traditional atmosphere. You can enjoy baths with different spring qualities, including the brown Arima specialty "Kinsen" that contains iron and salt, and the colorless and transparent "Ginsen" that is popular with women as it makes your skin smooth. There are two public outdoor baths, Kin-no-yu (Kinsen) and Gin-no-yu (Ginsen). Other attractions include day-trip bathing at ryokan inns and Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu, a hot spring theme park with 24 types of baths. We recommend touring the seven springs, including Tenjinsengen, which emits white smoke from the chimney in the center while making a gurgling sound. 18:00 ▼ Night view of Mt. Rokko (about 1.5 hours) Mt. Rokko, selected as one of the "New Top Three Night View Cities in Japan", is located in the southeast of Hyogo Prefecture. It is one of the prefecture's main tourist destinations, with its international history, wonderful hiking trails, and wonderful views of Kobe and Osaka. On top of Mt. Rokko, there are many observation spots overlooking the city of Kobe and Osaka, and the panoramic view is overwhelming! There are also plenty of spots where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while looking at the beautiful night view, so you can enjoy Kobe with both your eyes and your tongue. 19:30 ▼ Return to Osaka city and disband in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area/The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Osaka city. 20:30 ▼The day's itinerary comes to a fun end!

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

10:30▼Board and disembark at the meeting point, Nippombashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)12:00▼Mosaic Ferris Wheel at Kobe Port (free time to explore, lunch on your own / approx. 2.5 hours)14:30▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour)16:30▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore / approx. 1.5 hours)18:00▼Mt. Rokko and night view (approx. 1.5 hours)19:30▼Return to Osaka city and disband in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area / Drop off at your hotel in Osaka city and the tour will end. 20:30▼The day's itinerary ends happily!

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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 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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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

09:30-11:00 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private inn; we will not wait after the scheduled time, so we recommend that you wait at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. 12:00 ▼Kobe Port/Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free walk/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) Kobe is a trading port with a 140-year history as one of the world's leading international ports. It flourished as a foreign settlement during the Meiji period, and many of its exotic buildings remain today, making it popular with tourists as they look great on social media. Kobe landmarks such as the Port Tower, Mosaic Ferris Wheel, and the large shopping mall umie stand side by side. Take a leisurely stroll along the sea while feeling the sea breeze. 14:30 ▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour) Since the opening of Kobe Port, many foreigners have lived here since the Meiji period, and the Kitano Ijinkan-gai is characterized by its streets that still convey the atmosphere of the Meiji period. On a hill overlooking the sea, there are many public foreign-style houses, including the "Kazamidori no Yakata" (Weathercock House), a national important cultural property with a weathercock on the roof as its symbol, and the "Moegi no Yakata" (Moegi House), the residence of former U.S. Consul General Hunter Sharp, where you can experience exotic culture and history. The Kitano area of Kobe, which is crowded with tourists, is full of wonderful shops. Kitano, which is full of exotic atmosphere and harmony, is full of discoveries that will make you want to come back again and again. 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free stroll / about 1.5 hours) Arima Onsen, the inner sanctum of Kansai, loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, is one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan. It has been loved by many literary figures and celebrities, and the hot spring town is still full of traditional atmosphere. You can enjoy the different spring qualities of Arima's specialty "Kinsen", a brown-colored hot spring containing iron and salt, and the colorless and transparent "Ginsen", which is popular with women as it makes your skin smooth. There are two public outdoor baths, Kin no Yu (gold spring) and Gin no Yu (silver spring). There are also inns that offer day-trip bathing, and Arima Onsen Taiko no Yu, a hot spring theme park with 24 types of baths. We recommend touring the seven springs, including Tenjinsengen, which emits white smoke from the central chimney while making a gurgling sound. 18:00 ▼ Night view of Mt. Rokko (about 1.5 hours) Mt. Rokko is located in the southeast of Hyogo Prefecture. Its international history, excellent hiking trails, and stunning views of Kobe and Osaka make it one of the prefecture's main tourist destinations. On top of Mt. Rokko, there are observation spots where you can see the cities of Kobe and Osaka, and the panoramic view is breathtaking! There are also plenty of spots where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while looking at the beautiful night view, so you can enjoy Kobe with both your eyes and your tongue. 19:30 ▼ The tour ends. 20:30 ▼ The day's itinerary ends happily!

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• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

This is a SUP experience. We will flexibly respond to your requests and whether you have experience. *The content and location of the experience may change depending on the weather and wind strength on the day.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

* The required time for a one-day charter is 10 hours (including driving time). * If the departure point is outside Osaka, the driver's round-trip time will be deducted. For continuous charter trips of more than two days (if the return point is outside Osaka on the same day), the driver's accommodation fee of 10,000 yen per night will be borne by the customer to prevent the driver from becoming fatigued. *A day tour of popular tourist spots around Kobe in a comfortable chartered tourist hire car. You can freely choose the departure time according to your request, and you can freely customize the itinerary and tourist spots according to your request. *Tourist hire cars are available in vehicles suitable for 6 and 9 seats, and we also provide pick-up and drop-off services, so you can arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. All vehicles provided comply with Japanese law, and our drivers have more than 3 years of driving experience. *We provide services in multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, and English. One-day sightseeing route Ikuta Shrine → Kobe Chinatown/Nankinmachi → Kobe Port/Kobe Tower → Kitano Ijinkan 9:00 Departure from Oban (If the departure point is not Osaka, the round-trip time of the driver will be deducted.) 9:30 Arrive at Ikuta Shrine We recommend visiting the matchmaking shrine located on a busy street for about 2 hours. 11:30 Lunch 12:30 To Kobe Chinatown/Nankinmachi The archways at both ends of Nanking Castle are named after the Xi'an Gate and Chang'an Gate, respectively, and are famous Chinatowns in Western Japan. We recommend sightseeing for about 2 hours. 14:30 Head to Kobe Port/Kobe Tower We recommend sightseeing for about 2 hours, including the iconic Kobe Tower and Kobe Maritime Museum. 16:30 To Kitano Ijinkan Here, on the mountainside, are the former sites of the Meiji-era consulates of various countries, which can be visited by purchasing a joint ticket, and there is also a mosaic Ferris wheel nearby, which we recommend visiting for about 2 hours. Return at 18:30. (If the final destination is not Osaka, the driver's round trip time will be deducted.)

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