Things to do in Koushinetsu Page 8

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

All wind-chimes ring beautifully, but Niigata is especially famous for its crystal fuurin. The sound of these wind-chimes is clearer and louder than those made of regular glass. See for yourself, by joining us in making this amazing household decoration. This will be an unforgettable experience, especially since you will have the wind-chime to take home and remind you of it!

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

In the 1800s, Niigata thrived as a port city. Ships from Russia, China, England, and all over the world came here to trade. Niigata citizens led lucrative lives making their living by shipping cargo and selling local products (mainly agricultural). The city was flooded with sailors from all over the world, allowing Niigata to blend and change with their influence. Join us on an historical walking tour through the old port town Niigata, where we will explore the unique harmony of Western and Japanese cultures that developed in Niigata in the 1800s.

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• Age 16～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Everyone has heard of Geisha, popular female entertainers in the 19th century Japan. However, before Geisha's popularity grew, OIRAN were considered the trend-setters of Japanese fashion world. These highly educated women had the precarious nickname Keisei (or Castle-toppler), for their reputation of stealing the hearts of upper-class men. In Niigata, OIRAN were always very popular in the Furumachi area. Today, in the near-by Honcho area there are many places that allow visitors to experience al l the splendor of Oiran fashion. Allow yourself to explore your sensuality and project to the world your inner beauty, through the transforming experience of expertly selected dress and make-up. No one has ever walked away unchanged.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Experience sushi making with EDGE OF NIIFATA in the center to port-town Niigata. Niigata is the best place to enjoy high quality sushi. The fresh seasonal fish and Niigata Koshihikari rice make for a life-alteringly delicious combination. People not only from all over Japan, but from all over the world come to Niigata for a taste of Niigata sushi. When you have a chance to enjoy the best sushi in the world, why not expand the experience by also learning to make it? A professional sushi chef will teach you about the history of Niigata sushi, how to make it, and how to properly eat it.

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• For Groups

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:30

In the Showa period, Furumachi stood along with Shimbashi (Tokyo) and Gion (Kyoto). Discover the beauty of this historical district, while strolling through the through quaint Niigata allies. Let's march together through the night streets, visit high-class restaurants and traditional Izakaya, and meet many interesting locals. Doubtlessly, this will be a “sake memory”

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• Age 20～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 16:30

Become yourself a sake master after taking part in EDGE OF NIIGATA's unique lecture. You will not only gain the skills to differentiate all the types of sake, but you will also learn the best food pairing options for each type. The lecture takes place in a renovated traditional Japanese home that is now a restaurant-café with a unique retro feel. First, you will receive our Sake presentation. Then, you can test your new skills with practice. Try four different types of Sake and match them with freshly prepared delicious traditional Japanese dishes.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a great course for 2 people. You can experience the charm of black bass fishing while enjoying the beautiful nature of Lake Kawaguchi. Enjoy the real thrill of black bass fishing, where you use a non-genuine bait called a lure to bite the fish, and enjoy the powerful pulling while repeating jumps. Lake Kawaguchi is one of the few big bus lakes in the Kanto where you can aim for a big bus that is 50 cm up. I will do my best to convey the charm of bass fishing to everyone and enjoy it. Thank you for your cooperation.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

Bicycle play that feels the earth, mountain biking! Forest entrance Fresh green leaves Small animals and insects Beyond bumps and rivers Lunch is a special hamburger!

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• Age 0～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

You can make a vegetable dyeing frame using Murakami tea, which is a specialty of Murakami City, Niigata Choose your favorite from several types of traditional patterns, and insert the color of the fabric that has already been dyed with Murakami tea with a medium dye. Wash it with water, dry it, put it in the frame, and you have your own original vegetable dyeing frame. You can take it home on the On the day The calm and astringent colors unique to Murakami tea and the charm of traditional patterns will transform your room into a wonderful space. There is no Ageo/Okegawa Children up to 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. There are chemicals, aquariums, etc. at the experience venue, so please keep an eye on your children. We will support wheelchair users so that they can enjoy the experience. Please contact us. (There is a step in the experience venue)

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• For Family

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

It is a tour that you can fully enjoy rafting even in half a day with a chartered boat, which takes about 3.5 hours! * Limited to 5 people or more * 2 courses in the morning and afternoon from April to September, and 1 course in the morning from October to November.

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• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The bicycle road race is a course that goes around Lake Yamanaka and up a mountain pass. Why not ride some of it on an e-bike? Are hills meant for going down? No, it's meant to be climbed! Sakabaka welcome! The one who conquers the steep slope is the true winner! (It's a secret that e-bikes are easy lol)

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Fujiyoshida's soul food "Yoshida no udon"! That's right, udon is said to be the strongest in Japan! There are about 50 shops in the city, and the charm of Yoshida udon is that each shop has a different taste. I think it's enough for ordinary people to eat one cup, but if you're a big eater, please join us! We will take as many as you can, as time permits!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

A lava cave created by the eruption of Mt. Fuji more thousand Year It's a little scary to go into a pitch-black cave with a gaping mouth. Rest assured! A local guide will safely take you into the cave on this tour! Cycling to the cave on a mountain bike!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

2013 Year to be registered as a world cultural heritage was Japan's sacred mountain "Mt. Fuji". Of the 25 constituent assets, a local guide will guide you through Lake Yamanaka and Hakkai Oshino!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

2013 Year to be registered as a world cultural heritage was Japan's sacred mountain "Mt. Fuji". A local guide will guide you out of 25 constituent assets in Fujikawaguchiko Town!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

2013 Year to be registered as a world cultural heritage was Japan's sacred mountain "Mt. Fuji". A local guide will guide you out of the 25 constituent assets in Fujiyoshida city!

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• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

A mountain bike tour around the power spot shrine at the foot of Mt. Fuji! A local guide will take you from a super famous shrine to a spot known to everyone! Let's pray for good luck while collecting red stamps at the shrines that stop by! First, head to Fuji Asama Shrine, which is the north exit of the shrine that enshrines the god of Mount Fuji. The god of the festival, Kana Kaiya Himemitsu, is the god of Musubi who creates things. It is said that there are gods such as matchmaking and good relations. The benefits of easy delivery and child-rearing are also famous. If you ride a little bicycle, you will find Shinyayama Shrine. This shrine is also known as Japan's Three Great Kinto Shrines, and it is a shrine that is visited by worshipers from Japan. I would love to receive your profit. In addition to this, we will show you some carefully selected points from many power spots!

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

A tour where you can enjoy cycling, trekking, caving, and Mt. Fuji's sea of trees! If you go through Aokigahara Jukai, you will feel as if you have become one with nature. A refreshing breeze caresses your cheeks, the bright green of the trees catches your eye, you listen to the pleasant chirping of birds, and you feel your heartbeat in the dark darkness where not a single ray of light enters the cave. Please refresh your body and mind with an extraordinary experience! You can also enjoy autumn leaves in the coming season. In November, it will be even more in full bloom.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Lake Motosu, The lake most often seen in Japan. "Hmm, you've never seen it?" That shouldn't be the case. Please see the picture on the back of the 1,000-yen bill. Actually, this lake is Lake Motosu! It is a tour where you can actually go to see this scenery. If you have a guide for the first sports bike, you are safe! Moreover, since the difference in elevation is small on the lakeside road, Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical fitness. [Plan flow] ①We will accept at the meeting The meeting place. ② We will bring the bicycle to the The meeting place so please test drive. ③ From there, enjoy the course around Lake Motosu with your guide. ④ Return to the meeting The meeting place and return the bicycle to finish!

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Mountain biking goes around Shoji Lake, The smallest of the five lakes of Fuji, Also called "Oriental Switzerland" It is a beautiful lake. For those who want to try MTB For families with small children, Let's start from this Shoji Lake. The running distance is about 7 km, You can relax and cycle! If there is no cloud, it's called "child hugging Fuji" You can see the view of Mt. Fuji. The reason for the name "Child-Holding Fuji" Mt. Omuro in front of Mt. Fuji Because it looks like I'm holding Came to be called. If you have a guide for the first sports bike, you are safe! Moreover, since the difference in elevation is small on the lakeside road, Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical fitness.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

A mountain bike goes around West Lake, It is the most mysterious lake in Fuji Five Lakes! Saiko surrounded by rugged lava It leaves a strong trace of the eruption of Mt. Fuji about 1,200 Year ago. As you proceed through the mystery of all universes, You can feel that you are part of nature. If you have a guide for the first sports bike, you are safe! Since the height difference on the lakeside road is small, Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical fitness.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Lake Kawaguchi goes around on a mountain bike, It is the lake that shows the busiest in Fuji Five Lakes ♪ Although the area is smaller than Yamanakako, Lake Kawaguchi has the longest length of the round road! About 17km of cycling along the lake You won't get bored because there are so many nice shops. If you run while detouring, "Is that the end?" You can have a good time as if you are not satisfied! If you have a guide for the first sports bike, you are safe! Moreover, since the difference in elevation is small on the lakeside road, Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical fitness.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

[Tour around the largest lake in Fuji Five Lakes! ] Mountain biking goes around Lake Yamanaka, It is the largest lake in Fuji Five Lakes! However, since the circumference is about 13km, It is a good distance for a leisurely cycle. Step on the pedal with Gungun, By turning off the wind, Feeling "Olympian"! Lake Yamanaka of the Tokyo Olympics It's a bicycle road race course! If you have a guide for the first sports bike, you are safe! Moreover, since the difference in elevation is small on the lakeside road, Recommended for those who are not confident in their physical fitness.

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• Age 5～Age 200
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

This experience is not only about drawing calligraphy but also study history of Japanese. Calligraphy expresses a person's personality and gives a good insight into that person's way of life.It touches the heart and somehow, clears the mind.I'll begin our session with an introduction to calligraphy and teach you how to write.After that, you will write your art by yourself. The session include the following activities 1.Introduction 2.Demonstration 3.Hands-on Experience It's better to preparing if you have. 1. Black ink 2. Inkstone or black ink pot 3. Calligraphy blash 4. Paper You may enjoy the class even if you don't have them, but you will more enjoy if you preparing them. You can buy the items any online store. This experience is NOT same as offline-experience. This class is biginner's.

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• Age 5～Age 200
• Within 1 hour
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

The tea ceremony is not only about drinking matcha and eating sweets-there are more important pieces that I will teach you. I will begin by giving an introduction about matcha and tea ceremony.Then I will give a demonstration by performing the steps.After that, I will teach you how to make matcha tea. Lastly we will Q&A to cover anything the class. The session include the following activities 1. Introduce by myself (I will sharing some of my pictures) 2. Please introduce by yourself 3. Health benefits of matcha 4. Lecture of tea ceremony 5. Performance (please silence 10minutes) 6. I will teach you how to make delicious matcha. (If you have some tea utensils, please prepare before the class.Even if you don't have, no worries! You can enjoy the class!!! Just learn how to make delicious matcha. ① matcha ② tea whisk ③ bamboo tea spoon ④ tea bowl ⑤ hot water 6. Question/ Other This experience is NOT same as offline-experience. This class is biginner's.

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• Age 3～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 18:00

Niigata City sightseeing bus and escort and guide you to 3 places you care about! You can choose 3 from the following 15 spots! For a bullet tour ♪ For a preview ♪ Next day you may be able to carefully go around alone! ?

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

* Would you like to make Oguni Japanese paper that has been made in the Oguni area of Nagaoka City since ancient times? * This is a full-fledged paper-making machine made with 100% mulberry (Kozo) ingredients, using tools that are actually used by paper-making craftsmen! You can make original Japanese paper by making maple leaves or cut paper as you like. We will guide you through the process of manufacturing Japanese paper with the Explanations of the craftsmen on the cooking and cooking of the raw materials. Why don't you touch the paper making in the old snowy country ♪ It is recommended that you can make it for groups and families who want to make it carefully ♪

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

We make only one original accessory in the world using real birds of prey (Hawk and Owl) feathers. Finally with completed accessories and real birds of prey and commemorative photos

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