【Activities in Autumn】 Things to do in Hyogo Page 5

• 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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• Age 15～
• Within 1 hour

All necessary tools for Wake surfing are free Rental! We have prepared a plan that allows you to easily experience Wake surfing. Our experienced staff will give you easy-to-understand and polite lectures.

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• For Groups

• Age 15～
• Within 1 hour

All necessary tools for Wakeboarding Rental free! We have prepared a plan that allows you to easily experience Wakeboarding. Our experienced staff will give you easy-to-understand and polite lectures.

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• For Groups

• Age 7～
• 1～2 hours

You can enjoy a one-and-a-half hour chartered boat Cruising between Nishinomiya-Kobe and Osaka. Please enjoy the scenery from the sea that you cannot usually see on this occasion. Up to 6 people can board. Please let us know "for Kobe" or "for Osaka" at the time of reservation.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

You can use the BBQ space on the seaside terrace. You can easily have a BBQ just by bringing the ingredients, so you can enjoy it with the "Marine Activity + BBQ" set. *If you book an activity, you will be charged for the activity separately. For activity reservations, please write the activity you want to do in the remarks column when requesting a BBQ reservation, or make a reservation by message or phone.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

The adventure course is the standard course of Forest Adventure. A dynamic and most difficult course that takes advantage of the characteristics of the forest. The height and length of the course will give you an extraordinary experience. The most thrilling [Tarzan Swing] can only be experienced on this adventure course. An adventure course that adults can play seriously, please try it. The following contents are precautions when experiencing the adventure course. Forest Adventure is currently taking the following measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).・Please refrain from visiting if you have symptoms such as a cold. (If your body temperature is 37.5°C or higher, we will refuse to use it.) ・We have prepared disinfectant or hand soap, so please use it.・Please wear work gloves or gloves. We also sell it in the facility, so if you forget it, please ask at the reception.・We ask customers to wear a mask as well. ■Participation conditions □ ・Height 140cm or above, or 4th grade elementary school or above, ・Weight 110kg or less, ・Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian of 18 years or older or someone with equivalent qualifications. * Up to 3 children can be accompanied by 1 guardian.・High school students do not need to be accompanied by a guardian, but please fill out a pledge and be accompanied from the ground. □Clothes■・Clothes that are easy to move in and can get dirty ・Athletic shoes ※Skirts and heels are not allowed. ※Notes※・When using the facility, you will be asked to sign a pledge of use specified by the facility.・Persons who do not follow safety precautions and rules are not allowed to use the facility.・Those who are pregnant or under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted.・We will contact you if the tour is unavailable due to bad weather.・During the adventure in the park, if the staff judges that it is dangerous due to a sudden change in weather, the experience may be canceled.・Business hours vary depending on the season. note that.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 255
• Over 6 hours on the day /1 Day or more
• 10:00 / 14:00

Because it is a design that makes it easy for the first one, please do not hesitate to join us.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 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

[Men only] Change to a cool yukata, why not take a stroll through Kinosaki Onsen? Because it can be rented from 10:30 to the longest 22 o'clock, it is recommended also for those who want to enjoy Yukata one day! In our shop you can choose from 200 kinds of Yukata.

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

城崎温泉を浴衣で散策しませんか？ お気に入りのゆかたをお持込頂き、着付けができるプランです。 足りない和装小物はレンタルも可能です。

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 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

It is a recommended plan for guests coming by couples or couples. Yukata can be selected from 200 types. Please try looking for the perfect yukata for the two of you. If you change to your favorite Yukata, you can also take a commemorative photo so please bring your camera.

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• Date Spot
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 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

Why do not you take a walk in Yukata at Kinosaki Onsen? Because it can be rented from 10:30 to the longest 22 o'clock, it is recommended also for those who want to enjoy Yukata one day! In our shop you can choose from 200 kinds of Yukata.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

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

I want to touch the soil for a moment. In response to such requests, we offer hands-on classrooms. Why don't you try pottery experience on the second floor of the soba restaurant "Hana Soba, Cooking Yu" in Himeji city? If you are using a hand-made bowl, every day will surely be fun.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

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

I want to touch the soil for a moment. In response to such requests, we offer hands-on classrooms. Why don't you try pottery experience on the second floor of the soba restaurant "Hana Soba, Cooking Yu" in Himeji city? If you are using a hand-made bowl, every day will surely be fun.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

This is a great plan where you can experience two glass fusing works and enjoy the “Mameda set meal” of Kushikatsu and “Mameda”. Talk to the instructor about the charms of glasswork, etc. while eating, or talk about things other than the work ... Enjoy the creation and conversation.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Sparkling over the sun. It is an experience plan "Tonbo ball" made from glass. Even if you feel difficult to handle with glass cutting or bending, the instructor will support you with full power. If you have an image "I want to make something like this" try consulting. The journey time is about 20 to 60 minutes. It is also a feature that you can experience in a short time.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30

adult Also enjoy Forest Adventure It is a group discount plan that you can play for a great deal. Please come and enjoy with college students, family members and friends who are on vacation! Eight to twenty people. We can handle various customers such as group trips, corporate training, and inter-school schools. (Participation Number of participants Please consult us) "Forest Adventure Okugami Nabe (Okkan Nabe) is Hyogo Outdoor symbiosis type outdoor park located in Toyooka city. Dedicated safety called "harness" Wear your belts and walk around the various courses set on the tree yourself. The experience time will be approximately 120 minutes. There is also a restaurant with a seating capacity of 150 after reception at the park reception desk, and there is also a reception desk. We use leather which we use in rattan, and there is mini-mini school bag and woodwork work which are popular for making bresto and children. If you would like to stay, you can ask about it and guide you in the area of the park. Please feel free to contact us if you have any.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00

Forest Adventure - Standard course plan with the "adventure course" in the stone oven pizza lunch ♪ ※ other hope, at the inquiry column, the number of children, age, please enter your height. Please contact us by phone for more information. Playing full from eating a pizza, ♪ a big satisfaction mistake "Forest Adventure Okushin'nabe (put Kannabe)" is a natural symbiosis type of outdoor Park in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture. Wear a safety belt of dedicated called "harness", a variety of courses that have been installed on top of the tree, you will I frequency by customers yourself. Experience time is approximately 120 minutes.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The only thing that is fixed in the cans is Awajishima onions, but you can freely add seasonings and ingredients to the base recipe! You can put ingredients purchased in Awajishima (fish, meat, vegetables, anything is OK), seal the lid, sterilize, and attach a label of your choice, all by yourself, making your own original canned goods that are one of a kind in the world. Perfect as a souvenir, and even after you've received the contents, you can use them as room decor. At AINAS FOOD STYLE, you can experience making your own original canned goods that are "easy and delicious for anyone"! We have prepared a base recipe for onion soup using whole Awajishima onions to be canned, so all you have to do is add your favorite seasonings and ingredients! Why not try adding ingredients unique to Awajishima? For example, high-quality fish such as conger eel and 3-year-old tiger pufferfish, Awajishima Naruto oranges, Awaji beef and their processed products, souvenir sweets, or anything else is fine. You can also add curry flavor and other seasonings to create your own original flavor! Specialized staff will explain the specialized processes, such as how to seal the cans and how the sterilization process works, so there is no difficult work involved. The finished cans are finished with an original Awajishima Tourist Association label with a "Last Supper" motif, perfect for Miketsukuni. Write a message or memories for the person you want to give it to on the label and take it home as a souvenir for yourself or a loved one! Even after you've enjoyed the contents, they can also be used as room decorations. Why not create a one-of-a-kind souvenir by filling it with the excitement of the can-making experience and memories of your trip to "Miketsukuni Awajishima"? Experience Schedule [Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes] 9:00-9:15 (13:00-13:15) Experience starts, change of clothes, explanation of canning process, etc. 9:15-9:30 (13:15-13:30) Preparing onions (wash hands, peel and cut onions) 9:30-9:55 (13:30-13:55) Cooking (fry onions and make soup) 9:55-10:00 (13:55-14:00) Packing soup and "whole onions" into cans (add condiments and toppings) 10:00-10:05 (14:00-14:05) Sealing and sealing the cans (putting the lids on the cans using a vacuum can seaming machine) 10:05-10:10 (14:05- 14:10) High-temperature sterilization begins in the sterilization cooking pot (*It takes about 100 minutes to complete sterilization) 10:10-10:30 (14:10-14:30) Cleaning, tidying up, writing and creating original labels

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:10 / 13:20

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can swim with dolphins, kiss them, shake their hands, and experience other things in a location that is a little different from an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, you will cross the pier and head to the dolphin pool! This is a very satisfying course where you can swim with the dolphins and feel and learn about their skin and cries up close. At the dolphin farm overlooking Fukura Bay, you will learn about the types of dolphins and their individual differences from the trainer, and after learning about their ecology, you will finally move to the dolphin pool! The dolphins will welcome you. Then you will put on snorkels and goggles and go underwater. You can give instructions to the dolphins under the guidance of the trainer and have skin-to-skin contact with them. By observing the dolphins up close, you can better understand their ecology and characteristics, such as the sound of their breathing from their noses and the smooth feel of their bodies, and it is a healing time where you can interact with them from their perspective. Experience flow: Gather, change into a wetsuit and come to reception before the trainer's lecture. Trainer's lecture (20 minutes). Put on snorkels and goggles and head to the sea! Swim with the dolphins, touch them and observe them (20 minutes). Change clothes. Experience is over.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:20 / 10:35 / 12:30 / 12:45 / 14:20 / 14:35

This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can kiss and shake hands with dolphins without entering the sea, in a slightly different location than an aquarium. After listening to the trainer's lecture, go through the pier to the dolphin pool where the dolphins are waiting! This is an introductory course where you can learn by interacting with dolphins at a special booth set up just above the water's surface. This is a fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay on the south side of Awaji Island. You can easily interact with dolphins without entering the sea, in this fishpond-style dolphin pool located in Fukura Bay. Learn about the ecology, species, and individual differences of dolphins from the trainer, and then head to the dolphin pool! When you go to the dolphin pool, the dolphins will come up to you. You can feed them at the special booth, and kiss and shake hands with them. You can feel the smooth texture of their bodies and hear their cries up close.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The ruins of Shichi Castle are said to have once been the castle of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military strategist Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. The representative of the "Society for Preserving Shichi Castle," which is dedicated to preserving the castle every day, will guide you through this precious historic site, which was an important base for the Awaji Navy under Hideyoshi. Located in Shichi, Minami Awaji City, near the Seto Inland Sea and the Naruto Strait, Shichi Castle is said to have been built by Suga Izuminokami Michitada during the Kamakura period, and was surrendered in 1581 when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Awaji. After that, it was guarded by his vassal Kuroda Kanbei (Kuroda Yoshitaka), and from 1585, Kato Yoshiaki, one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, became the lord of the castle. The Awaji Navy, which had Shichi Castle as one of its bases, achieved great success in Hideyoshi's conquests of Kyushu, Odawara, and Korea, and there is no doubt that Awaji Island and Shichi Castle were important naval bases for Hideyoshi. However, the valuable historical site where Kuroda Kanbei and Kato Yoshiaki once lived has been swallowed up by bamboo forests in recent years and is on the verge of being forgotten by local residents. At that time, the local volunteers "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" stood up, worried that the valuable remains would disappear if things continued like this. In order to let many people, not just the locals, know about the Shichi Castle ruins and to pass on the story to future generations, they have been clearing the bamboo forest every day for about five years, and have been carrying out maintenance activities such as installing entrance roads and signs. This is a tour of the Shichi Castle ruins guided by Mr. Sekiguchi, the representative of the "Shichi Castle Preservation Society" who has a stronger passion for Shichi Castle than anyone else! The Shichi Castle ruins are currently being maintained, and recently wells and stones that are thought to be old stupas from that time have been discovered one after another. Perhaps you, as a participant of the tour, will discover an important relic! ■Experience schedule (if departing at 10:00) 10:00 Meet at the parking lot (north side of Shichi Castle ruins, across the street from the main entrance of Super Marunaka *see photo below) 10:00-10:05 Use the handmade sign as a landmark to move to the remains of the Honmarudai 10:05-10:15 Guide explains the history and characteristics of Shichi Castle 10:15-10:55 After viewing the remains such as the Taiko stone, the remains of the turret, and the old well, walk around the moat to Ise Shrine and Shomyo-ji Temple 10:55-11:00 Return to the parking lot and disband

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand are called "onishi", and it is a valuable experience to be able to see the craftsmanship of the onishi, who know the soil. Awaji tiles have been around for 400 years since the Edo period. As one of the three major tile production areas in Japan, tiles are still being manufactured there. The craftsmen who make onigawara and decorative tiles by hand, which are indispensable for temples and shrines, are called "onishi", and their numbers are decreasing, with only about 10 on the entire island of Awaji (about 50 nationwide). Tatsumi Co., Ltd., which you will visit on this plan, has five onigawara. The factory tour is a private plan limited to one group per time. With the guidance of the potter's president, Okitsu Yusuke, you will observe the tile manufacturing process and the techniques used by the onigawara craftsmen to make the onigawara tiles. You will also be able to talk to the onigawara craftsmen, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Afterwards, in the exhibition area, valuable pieces made during the Azuchi-Momoyama period are on display, giving you a glimpse into the evolution of this traditional craft that has continued for 400 years. Another attraction is that all the onigawara craftsmen's works from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the present day are on display in one place. After the experience, you will be given a souvenir aromatic tile to choose from and can take home with you. Below is the experience schedule. You will be guided through the tour as follows: 1. Manufacturing site 2. Onigawara craftsmen at work 3. Onigawara collection (exhibition area)

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• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 65
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

In the oldest books in Japan, the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki, it is written that the two ancestral gods Izanagi and Izanami created the land of Japan from Awaji Island, so it is called the "Island of Creation". In this retreat (tour), we will visit the sacred rocks and megaliths that are the objects of worship for the two gods. We will walk along the Izanagi Rock and mountain paths to visit megaliths such as Izanami Rock, which are not listed on tourist maps. It is a low mountain, so beginners to mountain walking are also OK. When you go through the narrow rock chamber of Izanami Rock, you will feel like you are being born through the birth canal. You can also look at the spectacular view and lie down on the megaliths, and feel the romance of the creation myths and ancient times while listening to the guide's deep and deep mythological mystery solving stories like Bura Tamori. In the mysterious nature of the Island of Creation, away from everyday life, focus on yourself and relax, refresh, and reborn your mind and body! Recommended for those who: are tired of Awaji Island's tourist attractions; want to see the unknown world of Awaji Island; want to enjoy hidden places and spectacular views of waterfalls, mountains, rural areas, the sea...; are interested in myths, power spots, and ley lines; want to get away from everyday life and relax and refresh themselves.Experience Schedule (The places and order of visits may change after consultation depending on the course and schedule, weather conditions, participants' requests, physical strength, etc.)10:00 Meeting and opening greetings10:15 Departure by car (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)10:30 Walking around Izanagi Rock11:15 Car travel (travel in your own car with the nature guide leading the way)11:35 Walking around Iwakura/megalith12:00 Lunch (Hacchoiwa), Izanami Rock, Amanoiwafune, etc.14:50 Closing greetings (on site or at the meeting place)15:00 End

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Surrounded by nature at the foot of a small hill, Shunyoso shows off the graceful expressions of the four seasons that are unique to Japanese-style architecture. The owner, who is also a certified old house appraiser, will guide you through the house and explain the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the design that highlights the playfulness of the craftsmen, and the immeasurable historical and cultural value. After the tour, Shunyoso will quickly transform into a sweets shop. Enjoy an elegant moment with tea and Japanese sweets in an elegant space. Shunyoso is a masterpiece of modern Japanese architecture that was designed in 1941 by architect Toyoen Yamamoto, an authority on the study of home orientation, based on the ideas of feng shui, and was completed over a period of seven years by local carpenter Sankichi Saito and others. Further on, in 1983, the walls, gateposts, doors and gardens were renovated by architect Izue Hiroshi, who was even called a "master" by the famous architect Kurokawa Kisho, and they now harmonize beautifully to create a magnificent architectural landscape. The vast grounds of 1320m2 (approximately 1,400m2) contain eight buildings, including the guest house, storehouse, reception hall, sleeping hall and permanent residence, and in 2004 it was designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property, and in 2017 it was designated as an important structure for the formation of the Hyogo Prefectural Landscape. However, with the aging of the population and a social trend in recent years that only pursues efficiency, it became difficult for the previous owner to maintain and manage the buildings, and they gradually deteriorated, leading to a long period of time when the gates were closed. The turning point came in 2015. In order to preserve this precious cultural asset for future generations, the fourth-generation owner purchased it and began repairs and renovations. Finally, in October 2016, Shunyo-so was revived and reborn as a new international tourist resource for Awaji Island. In this experience program, the owner himself will guide you through the house, explaining the charms of the house, such as the traditional techniques that are difficult to reproduce today, the building materials that are also difficult to obtain today, the designs that highlight the playfulness of the craftsmen scattered throughout, and the elegant furnishings, based on the historical background of Shunyo-so. Please enjoy this space, which is filled with history and culture and represents the best of traditional techniques, to the fullest. After the tour, you will be served tea and Japanese sweets in the tea room or one of your choice. Please enjoy not only as a precious cultural asset, but also as a sweet shop. *Guides in English are also available, so we can accommodate customers from overseas. *A five-minute walk from Shunyoso is the historic and prestigious "Takenoguchi Hachiman Shrine," which celebrated its 1,100th anniversary in 2021. Why not visit the shrine as well? You can also enjoy a stroll through the historical and atmospheric streets of the Takenoguchi area. Experience schedule (The schedule below starts at 10:00, but please read the time differently if starting at 13:00) 10:00 Meet on site 10:05 Check-in and briefing Guided tour of Shunyoso 11:00 Enjoy tea and Japanese sweets in the teahouse. 11:30 End

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" or "Can I do it?" but don't worry. I'll be there with you. I'll fully support you! Experience the excitement of seeing your first small knife completed!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

A fishing boat cruise around Nushima Island, located southeast of Awaji Island. Nushima is known as the setting for the Japanese myth "The Legend of Onokoro." This is a one-hour course where you can get a feel for Japan's ancient legends, history, and origins while explaining Japanese mythology and looking at rocks related to it. After the cruise, enjoy a seafood bowl made with fresh seafood at a restaurant. This is an activity that allows you to experience Japanese mythology and nature.

• For Groups

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

1. The first step of the Himeji Castle tour is a visit to Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Himeji Castle is a famous castle that represents Japan, and you can experience its beautiful appearance and historical background. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery while touring the castle and learning about Japanese history and culture. 2. Village scenery and shrine tour We will move to an area where old-fashioned rural scenery spreads, about an hour's drive from Himeji Castle. Here, you can see traditional Japanese scenery. You can relax in a quiet environment while feeling the original scenery of Japan. 3. Low birth rate and aging population and regional revitalization This region is facing a low birth rate and aging population, and the local elementary school is facing the threat of closing. Therefore, the village revitalization project aims to revitalize the region through tourism and provides an opportunity for everyone to play a part in it. By participating, you can help create the culture and future of the region together. 4. Japanese culture experience After lunch, there is time to experience traditional Japanese culture, which changes daily. For example, you can learn traditional Japanese music and dance, such as Japanese dance, shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Through these experiences, you will be able to deeply experience Japanese arts and culture and feel its charm. 5. At the end of the sake brewery tour and tasting tour, you will move to a local sake brewery. Here, you can see the traditional sake brewing process and then enjoy tasting. It is a valuable experience to actually enjoy the taste of sake while learning about the history and how it is made. 6. Participation in village revitalization This tour is not just sightseeing, but it is meaningful to participate in "village revitalization". As part of the revitalization of the region, your participation is a direct contribution. You can learn about Japanese traditions and culture and at the same time contribute to the future of the region.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who grew up on Awaji Island. He is also a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and at Kokusei Zenji Temple, which he rebuilt, you can enjoy a beginner-friendly zazen experience and appreciate Gyokusei's friendly Nanga paintings that he personally painted. After the 60-minute zazen experience, you will listen to the current chief priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, then move to Minami Awaji City Takikawa Memorial Museum Gyokuseikan (5-minute walk) and view the diverse works of Naohara Gyokusei that are housed in the museum. This is a special experience that expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen, and allows you to feel the spirit of "kugazenichinyo" and reflect on yourself. Naohara Gyokusei is a master of Nanga painting who has ties to Awaji Island. He was also a painter and haiku poet, and a Rinzai Obaku sect monk, and became the chief priest to rebuild the dilapidated Zen temple Kokusei-an (later Kokusei Zenji) on Awaji Island where he grew up. At Kokusei Zenji Temple, which was magnificently rebuilt by Gyokusei, you will first complete a beginner-friendly zazen experience (about 60 minutes), after which you will listen to the current head priest explain the Zen teachings contained in Gyokusei's works while drinking tea, and then view Gyokusei's intimate works, which are privately painted by Gyokusei and housed in a storehouse within the temple grounds. You will be able to view rare sliding door paintings and other works up close without any partitions. After that, you will move to the Takikawa Memorial Museum of Art Gyokuseikan (about a 5-minute walk, 200m), where many of Gyokusei's paintings are on display, and finally view the masterpieces housed in the museum's collection. You will be able to experience a special time to reexamine yourself through the spirit of "Kuga Zen Ichinyo," which expresses the trinity of Nanga, haiku, and Zen that Naohara Gyokusei loved.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 50
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

You can enjoy boat surfing to the fullest with access from Osaka / Kobe in about 20 minutes!

• For Rainy Days