Things to do in Hyogo

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30 / 11:30

Winter time: 10/16~5/14Summer time: 5/15~10/15~Schedule for the day~Winter time: 10:30 ▼Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 2 12:00 ▼Kobe Port/Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) 14:30 ▼Kitano Foreigners' Houses (approx. 1 hour) 16:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore/approx. 1.5 hours) 18:00 ▼Mt. Rokko/night view (approx. 1.5 hours) 19:30 ▼Tour ends. 20:30 ▼Disband at Nihonbashi Exit 2Summer time: 11:30 ▼Meet at Nihonbashi Exit 21:30 ▼Kobe Port, Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free time, lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours)20:30 ▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour)21:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free time, approx. 1.5 hours)20:30 ▼End of tour. 21:30 ▼Disband at Nihonbashi Exit 2▼Night view of Mt. RokkoMt. Rokko is near Kobe. The mountainous area is designated as Setonaikai National Park. It is a great place to enjoy the night view of Kobe, and is said to be one of the three best night views in Japan. ▼Recommended games:▼Kazamidori House (Admission fee: 500 yen, Combined ticket with Moegisha: 650 yen) Kazamidori House is the symbol of Kitano Ijinkan and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In addition to its stable and stately architectural features, the internal structure is also worth seeing. The architect incorporated early 20th century Art Nouveau elements, making the whole house very luxurious, elegant, lively and comfortable. ▼Moegikan (Self-paid admission ticket 350 yen, Combined ticket with Kazamidori House 650 yen) Moegikan was the private residence of Hunter Sharp, the American Consul General in Kobe during the Meiji period. Moegi was named after the color of the exterior walls. The walls of each room are painted in a different color, and the fireplaces are also different colors, which is very impressive. It is designated as an Important Cultural Property. From the second floor of Moegikan, you can see the beautiful cityscape of Kobe. ▼ Gyorin-no-Yakata (Admission fee: 1,050 yen, actual cost) This is the first foreign-style house to open in Kobe, and was named after the natural stone slabs covering the exterior walls, which look similar to fish scales. It is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Houses in Hyogo." This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30 / 11:30

Winter time: 10/16-5/14Summer time: 5/15-10/15~Schedule for the day~Winter time: 09:30-10:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/transfer from hotel/B&B 12:00 ▼Kobe Port/Mosaic Ferris Wheel (free stroll/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours) 14:30 ▼Kitano Foreigners' Houses (approx. 1 hour) 16:30 ▼Arima Hot Springs (free stroll/approx. 1.5 hours) 18:00 ▼Mt. Rokko/night view (approx. 1.5 hours) 19:30 ▼Tour ends. 20:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/transfer to hotel/private innSummer time: 10:30-11:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/transfer to hotel/private inn13:00 ▼Mosaic Ferris Wheel at Kobe Port (free time to explore/lunch on your own/approx. 2.5 hours)15:30 ▼Kitano Ijinkan-gai (approx. 1 hour)17:30 ▼Arima Onsen (free time to explore/approx. 1.5 hours)19:00 ▼Night view of Mt. Rokko (approx. 1.5 hours)20:30 ▼Tour ends. 21:30 ▼Pick up/drop off/transfer to hotel/private inn▼Night view of Mt. RokkoMt. Rokko is located near Kobe. The mountainous area is designated as Setonaikai National Park. It is a great place to enjoy the night view of Kobe, and is said to be one of the three best night views in Japan. ▼Recommended games:▼Kazamidori House (Admission fee: 500 yen, Combined ticket with Moegisha: 650 yen) Kazamidori House is the symbol of Kitano Ijinkan and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In addition to its stable and stately architectural features, the internal structure is also worth seeing. The architect incorporated early 20th century Art Nouveau elements, making the whole house very luxurious, elegant, lively and comfortable. ▼Moegikan (Self-paid admission ticket 350 yen, Combined ticket with Kazamidori House 650 yen) Moegikan was the private residence of Hunter Sharp, the American Consul General in Kobe during the Meiji period. Moegi was named after the color of the exterior walls. The walls of each room are painted in a different color, and the fireplaces are also different colors, which is very impressive. It is designated as an Important Cultural Property. From the second floor of Moegikan, you can see the beautiful cityscape of Kobe. ▼ Gyorin-no-Yakata (Admission fee: 1,050 yen, actual cost) This is the first foreign-style house to open in Kobe, and was named after the natural stone slabs covering the exterior walls, which look similar to fish scales. It is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Houses in Hyogo." This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 10～Age 65
• 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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• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30 / 11:30

〜Schedule〜(Note: Winter time: 10/16-5/14. Summer time: 5/15-10/15)1. Winter time [09:30-10:30] ▼Pick up/drop off/drop off at hotel/private inn, hotel/private inn on Osaka Loop Line [10:30] ▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area) [12:00] ▼Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets (free walk/lunch on your own/about 4 hours; not going to Kitano Ijinkan-gai and Kobe Port) [16:30] ▼Arima Onsen (about 1.5 hours, free time) [18:00] ▼Night view of Mt. Rokko (about 1.5 hours, cable car fare at your own expense)If the cable car is not in operation due to weather or other force majeure, the bathing time in Arima Onsen will be extended. [19:30] ▼The tour ends at a hotel in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area or Osaka city. 【20:30】 ▼Disband at the meeting pointDisband 2, Summer time【10:30-11:30】 ▼Pick up/drop off/pick up at hotel/private inn, hotel/private inn on Osaka Loop Line【11:30】▼Nihonbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba-Shinsaibashi area)【13:00】▼Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets (free walk/lunch on your own/about 4 hours; not going to Kitano Ijinkan-gai and Kobe Port)【17:30】 ▼Arima Onsen (about 1.5 hours, free time)【19:00】 ▼Night view of Mt. Rokko (about 1.5 hours, cable car fare at own expense)If the cable car is suspended due to weather or other force majeure, the bathing time in Arima Onsen will be extended. 【20:30】 ▼The tour ends at a hotel in the Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area or Osaka city. [21:30] ▼Disband at the meeting point▼ Kobe Mita Outlet Operated by the famous American outlet group Chelsea, it is built in the style of Pasadena, a high-end residential area on the outskirts of Los Angeles. It is an outlet that sells mid-to-high-end products. Mita Outlet boasts a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. There are about 180 famous domestic and international brand stores selling fashion apparel, clothing and miscellaneous goods, sports goods, interior goods, etc. The brands range from high-end luxury brands to affordable luxury brands, such as Anna Sui, Folli Follie, Furla, Abahouse, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, Givenchy, Gap, Issey Miyake, etc. Children will not be bored even if they come here. There is also a Lego store inside the outlet. While parents are shopping, children can also buy the toys they want. *Tourists can exchange passports and coupons at the information center. There is also an AEON Mall next to Mita Outlet, which has many restaurant and shopping options. This is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.

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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 7～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We offer kayak fishing experiences only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. We will give a detailed lecture at the beginning so that even kayak beginners can easily experience kayak fishing. If you would like to try fishing while riding a kayak, please make a reservation. ～Flow of the day～① First, we will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② Go into the sea and practice kayaking or SUP. 20 minutes ③ break. After that, prepare for fishing. 10 minutes ③ Fishing while rowing a kayak. 60 minutes ④ Return to the shore and take a break 10 minutes ⑤ Fish while rowing the kayak. 60 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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• 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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• 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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• Age 12～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is the ultimate samurai experience supervised by Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for his iaido-slash technique using 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. The instructor will be a Shushin-ryu iaido-hiho-denshi holder. In the historic and venerable grounds of Tada Shrine, you can learn the etiquette and history of ancient samurai, experience samurai martial arts, learn the structure of Japanese swords and the correct way to use them, and gain a wealth of knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords. After dressing in training clothes and learning samurai martial arts, you will be given the opportunity to stroll around part of the grounds of Tada Shrine while wearing your sword. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on how to try out Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples.

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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 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

We offer kayaking and SUP experiences only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Would you like to enjoy the nature of Awaji Island together on a kayak or SUP? ～Flow of the day～① First, we will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② Go into the sea and practice kayaking or SUP. 10 minutes ③ Kayak or SUP experience in a place with calm waves. 40 minutes

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• 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 City! 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 and experience 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 be able to experience 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!

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

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. <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 Let's start cycling! 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 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

He has also appeared in various media! This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master, who is also known for turning 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed into iaido. You can learn all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the structure of a sword and its correct usage, extensive knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, swordsmanship and martial arts. Genuine traditional Japanese martial arts, not just formal martial arts, apply the opponent's strength and toy with the opponent with small movements. By learning it, you can apply it in your private life, so your worldview will change drastically. Take this opportunity to experience the authentic samurai culture by putting on training clothes and dispelling the incorrect samurai culture and sword knowledge that is prevalent all over the world. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide instruction on test cutting with Japanese swords to anyone other than disciples. ~ Flow of one day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Hankyu "Kawanishi Noseguchi Station" or JR "Kawanishi Ikeda Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 9:00 Arrive at Tada Shrine 9:10 After changing clothes, receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will start. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious kaiseki meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice starts 16:00 Practice ends After changing clothes, we will disband.

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