Things to do in Hyogo Page 2

• Age 0～Age 100
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This is an admission ticket for the ROKKO Forest Sound Museum♪ This facility opened on July 21, 1994 as a museum that collects automatic musical instruments such as music boxes. In 1996, it was designated as a facility equivalent to a museum for the first time in Japan as a museum of automatic musical instruments. On July 16, 2021, it will reopen as the current "ROKKO Forest Sound Museum", and as a healing place for Mt. Rokko, you will be able to enjoy the garden surrounded by nature and various "sounds". I was. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend a relaxing time. [Notes] [Exclusive voucher] must be presented on the day of the event. Please bring the voucher sent by message or email after booking and present it on the day. * Only the [exclusive voucher] is required to be presented, and there is no need to present the Activity Japan reservation confirmation email and My Page. Please note that orders placed after 16:00 on weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will be shipped on the following business day.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

"Ko-Iga" is the highest peak of pottery in history, known as "exceptional beauty" in the world of tea ceremony, mainly during the Sengoku period, when Sen no Rikyu, Oda Nobunaga, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were active, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Experience Awaji Iga making, a reproduction of the Ko-Iga making used in tea ceremony at that time, with one-on-one guidance from a craftsman who hand-made the largest six-tiered climbing kiln in Japan. Ko-Iga is fired at the world's highest firing temperature of 1400℃ for several days, which is unparalleled in the world, so the shape is distorted and sometimes it breaks when firewood is repeatedly hit against it, but the absolute presence and scenery that surpasses this are known as exceptional beauty. (*250℃-450℃ in a bonfire, 1500℃ in a blast furnace) Awaji Iga aims to revive Ko-Iga and values the invisible process and value, so it does not use modern tools such as burners and thermometers, or glazes that glassify the surface. During the Sengoku period, wars were taking place all over Japan, but no one really wanted war, and tea ceremonies served as a place for secret talks to avoid war. It is said that Ko-Iga was used as a special tool to hold a special tea ceremony, which could avoid war if successful, or lead to war if unsuccessful. At Tsurugi Kiln, you can experience the revival of Ko-Iga, which was used in tea ceremonies that determined history and people's lives and deaths, and the making of Awaji Iga pottery. *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the four days and nights of the kiln firing in February, you can visit the impressive site at any time. Please visit Awaji Island three times to enjoy the forming process, the kiln firing in February, and the collection after April. ■Itinerary 1. Decide what to make 2. Knead the clay 3. Shape, make strings, hand-form, and make balls *The actual experience is limited to the forming process. During the kiln firing in February, you can see the items you made yourself. *As the items are fired once a year during the kiln firing in February, they will be handed over after spring.

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* 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 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 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Experience authentic samurai culture under the supervision of Machii Isao, the world's best iaido master who uses iaido slashes with 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. This is a valuable experience where you can learn about the etiquette and history of ancient samurai while wearing a large armor and feeling like a Kamakura samurai in the grounds of the 1,000-year-old history and venerable Tada Shrine. Under the guidance of Machii Isao, you can learn the etiquette of a true samurai and enjoy a memorable time while experiencing samurai culture.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

This is a full-scale one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts by Isao Machii, the world's best iaido master who has appeared in various media outlets and is known for his iaido technique of cutting 6mm BB bullets flying at high speed. In this experience, you will learn the structure of a sword, how to use it correctly, and deep knowledge about samurai and Japanese swords, and you will be able to master all kinds of traditional Japanese martial arts, including swordsmanship and body techniques. The martial arts you learn under Isao Machii's guidance are different from traditional martial arts that have become mere formalities. In authentic traditional Japanese martial arts, you will learn the techniques to skillfully apply the opponent's strength and toy with your opponent with slight movements. These practical techniques can be applied in everyday life and are sure to greatly change your worldview. Dress in training clothes, dispel the misunderstandings you have about samurai culture and Japanese swords, and experience true samurai culture. This will be a great opportunity for those who are looking for the real thing. ~ Flow of one-day training ~ 8:40 Meet at Nose Electric Railway's "Tada Station" and move to Tada Shrine by free shuttle. 8:50 Arrive at Tada Shrine. Move to the Mandokoroden. 9:10 After changing clothes, you will receive a prayer, and then the first half of the practice will begin. 12:00 Lunch break (enjoy a luxurious banquet meal) 13:00 Second half of the practice begins 16:00 Practice ends. After changing clothes, you will disband. This experience is a full-fledged one-day training in traditional Japanese martial arts for advanced practitioners of Iai, Kenjutsu, Aikido, etc., both in Japan and abroad, but beginners are also welcome to participate. Beginners will be carefully taught from the basics, and experienced practitioners will be provided with deeper skills and understanding. The instruction will be provided by the Guinness World Record-holding modern samurai, Isao Machii himself, and his top disciples. This plan, supervised by Isao Machii, will not only teach you the kata, but also teach you samurai martial arts that can be used in real combat. Rather than focusing on the kata, the focus is on how to actually use your body and move efficiently without exerting force. This is a rare opportunity to experience authentic samurai techniques and learn truly useful martial arts. After this experience, you will have a deeper understanding of the essence of the samurai who uses a Japanese sword, and you will be able to start on the path of martial arts with confidence. *Due to the guidance of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the National Police Agency, this plan does not provide sword-cutting instruction to anyone other than disciples.

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• Age 10～Age 100
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After choosing your favorite flowers and accessories, you can decorate a glass bottle and pour in special oil to seal it in. This is a herbarium making experience. You can take your creation home. It's sure to become a memorable memory of your trip! Herbariums are popular flower items that you can see at florists and general stores. You choose your favorite flowers and accessories, decorate them in a bottle, and seal them in special oil to create your own. The oil penetrates the flowers, making them more vivid and suitable for interior decoration. You can take your creation home as a souvenir, and you can enjoy "living with flowers" at home. Since it is sealed in a bottle, it is easy to care for. The experience schedule is as follows. ●Meeting and reception: Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ●Herbarium making experience (30 minutes) *Time to choose materials is not included ① Please choose the flowers to put inside from the store. (Flowers and accessories to put inside will incur an additional fee) ② Explanation of the experience ③ After that, cut the materials while thinking about the arrangement. ④ Put the materials into the bottle, and finally add mineral oil to finish it.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30

You can make your own original perfume using only 100% natural essential oils. Our expert staff will help you blend your favorite scent, so even beginners can enjoy it. You can take the perfume you made home with you, so you can enjoy the scent at home! Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils and blend it. If you tell the expert staff your image of the scent, they will give you advice, so you can rest assured. You can take the blended perfume home and enjoy it at home. The essential oils are original, extracted at the Fragrance House, so you can make a perfume that is only available here. The experience schedule is as follows: ・10:20 Meeting and reception at the Fragrance House (please come to the building shown in the photo) ・10:30 Original perfume making experience (50 minutes) ①Explanation of the experience ②Choose your favorite scent from 24 types of essential oils. (About 10 types) ③Expert staff will support you in blending to suit your taste. ④Mix the essential oils under the guidance of the staff.・11:20 Completion/End

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After you have completed the design by adding colorful sand and your favorite glass accessories, pour in the rose-scented gel. If you want to use it as a candle, you can also add a candle wick when pouring in the gel. You can take it home and display it, or light it. You can make your own original gel candle. You can make your own original gel candle using colorful sand and accessories. Our specialized staff will teach you how to make it, so even beginners can feel at ease! You can take it home and display it, or light it! It's a popular souvenir for your trip♪ ~Experience Schedule~ ●Meeting and Reception House of Fragrance (please come to the photo) ●Gel Candle Experience (40-60 minutes) *This does not include time to choose materials ① Decide on a container and accessories to put inside (additional fees apply for accessories to put inside) ② Explanation of the experience ③ Put sand and accessories into the container as you like ④ Pour the gel (please be careful of high temperature) ⑤ Place in a pool of water to cool and harden ⑥End

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You can experience making incense sticks by choosing the scent and shape using rare sandalwood. After molding, dry it at home and light it or enjoy it as a room fragrance. The northern part of Awaji Island, where Parche Fragrance House is located, is known as a town of fragrance because of the concentration of incense manufacturers. You can experience making incense sticks using the rare sandalwood that is unique to the town of fragrance. It is a time to learn about the ingredients of incense, experience the manufacturing process, and learn about incense. Take it home, dry it, light it, and enjoy it as a room fragrance! The experience schedule is as follows. ● Meeting place / reception Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ● Incense making experience (50 minutes) ① Explanation of the experience ② Choose one of four types of fragrance. ③ Put the ingredients in a mortar and knead it with a pestle until it becomes clay-like. ④ Use a stick to stretch it to a uniform thickness. ⑤ Cut it into your desired shape. ⑥Arrange the removed incense sticks on the cardboard, stack the cardboard boxes, secure them with rubber bands, and put them in a bag to take home. ⑥Finished! Once you get home, let the incense dry (for about 2-3 days).

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 18:00

Kairi is a renovated old house located in the inland scenery of Awaji Island, where the traditional scenery remains. You can enjoy dishes that are carefully prepared one by one using local ingredients, tableware, and space that the owner is particular about, and the scenery will relax your mind. The owner is particular about using seasonal ingredients that correspond to the seasons of Awaji Island! As much as possible, he uses locally grown and locally harvested ingredients. He takes the time and effort to carefully arrange each dish with delicate care, using crops that have been grown with love and seafood that have been harvested with great effort and hard work. If he cannot get them, he himself goes to pick wild vegetables and makes tea. The owner's attention to detail can be felt not only in the ingredients, but also in the tableware, forks, knives, chopsticks, temperature and space to suit the dishes served. Also, Kairi does not have a set menu. He thinks about the local ingredients that are available at the time, so the menu is handwritten by the owner and posted at the entrance of Kairi every day. Looking out from the entrance, you can see the unspoiled scenery of the past. The interior of this old-fashioned house blends in with the scenery, and you can enjoy a relaxing time in a space that exudes the beauty of traditional Japan, with an irori hearth, a veranda, nostalgic yet beautiful patterned glass windows, and a transom at the top of the room that acts as a partition while letting in air and light.

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• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

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