Things to do in Tohoku

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 14:15

Take a tour with your guide through the quaint street lined with Japanese old houses! Masuda Town has prospered as a merchant town since the Edo period. Because this town has been the transportation hub, a variety of agricultural products gathered here. Merchants amassed wealth in their fields and created mansion towns. Inside these mansions, "Kura'' or a storehouse was built by wealthy merchants to store documents and household furniture. This storehouse is still inhabited and rare even in Japan. Feel the elegance in the detailed decorations such as white plaster, polished black plaster and lacquered interior. The townscape is home to many historic buildings of this area. Masuda town was designated as a National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings in 2013. Find the storehouses of each mansion with its unique structure and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation. English speaking guide accompanies you.

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• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

*:.｡..｡.:* (Women only) Great deals for students!! Student discount plan★*:.｡..｡.:* For students, you can choose your favorite grade from standard yukata to retro yukata. It's a great deal! ! Hair sets are usually included in the plan price for 2,200 yen! Please choose your favorite hair set from the designated catalog. You can bring your belongings empty-handed! (* Please present your student ID card, commuter pass, school homeroom app, etc.) Additional options can be selected at the store on the day. (Please pay for additional options on the day at the store.) 〇Return ・Rental on the day is until 17:30.・A late fee of 1,100 yen (including tax) per person will be charged for returns between 17:30 and 18:00. *Additional nights will be rented for 2,200 yen (including tax) per person until 17:30 the next day. ♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜～Why choose “Rental Kimono Basara”～① Free dressing! Dressing is done by a professional dresser. It's free of course! ② Plenty of accessories! We have a wide variety of items such as hairpins and lace accessories to make your yukata look cute. Enjoy your own original style by arranging it in various ways. ③ We will store your luggage! We also accept luggage storage so that you can enjoy walking around town in a light yukata. Customers who rent yukata can keep one piece of luggage free of charge. ④ The student discount plan usually includes a hair set worth 2,200 yen! VASARA's stylist will make you even cuter. Choose your favorite hairstyle from our catalog! *.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜・＊♪*.♪. ★*・゜※Student discount plans cannot be used for men's reservations. Please make a reservation from the standard plan. *Makeup is not included.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

Standard yukata is recommended for customers who want to experience wearing yukata cheaply and easily. It is also ideal for those who want to choose something with a calm color. It is a great price, but all accessories rental is included. You can choose your favorite course from free hair styling to paid courses. 〇 Return time If you are returning on the same day, please return to the hotel by 17:30. If you return after 17:30, an extension fee of 1,100 yen will be charged.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:05 / 11:35 / 14:05 / 16:35 / 19:05 / 21:35

In the tea ceremony experience, after a brief lecture, you will make your own matcha and enjoy it casually. You can also take photos! How about having a cup of matcha in between sightseeing in Sendai or on your way home from work? Come experience tea and enjoy Japanese culture at An!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

Nerikiri is a type of high-grade fresh confectionery. You can use colorful bean paste to create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more. The color scheme and balance are a testament to your sense of style. You can use bean paste from a long-established Kyoto store to create authentic sweets. After that, you will be asked to make matcha tea, and the refined sweetness of the bean paste goes perfectly with the matcha. Experience tea at An and enjoy Japanese culture!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:30 / 13:00 / 15:30 / 18:00

Experience making Japanese sweets using real ingredients! Arrange the finished sweets on a plate and you'll have a work of art! Come and try making Japanese sweets at An An, where you can enjoy making two seasonal Japanese sweets per person. You can make authentic Japanese sweets using white bean paste made from white kidney beans from a long-established Kyoto bean paste shop and smooth bean paste made from domestically grown red beans!

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:15

[Note] This plan is available until July 18th. If you would like to participate after that date, please see the summer vacation plan. Lake Onogawa in Urabandai is an exceptionally beautiful lake created by the great eruption of Mt. Bandai in 1888. The Onogawa spring water, which flows through the Onogawa Fudo Falls upstream, has the highest water quality and has been selected as one of the 100 famous waters in Japan. A thorough lecture on land will relieve your tension. Using the latest model kayaks and paddles, you will be guided to improve your skills comfortably and comfortably. The cove where the smelt migrate is the starting point and has little wind, making it a safe field for beginners. The only lake in Urabandai where you can no longer see any artificial objects once you start rowing out to sea. There are no large sightseeing boats like Lake Hibara, and it is the calmest field in the Urabandai area, so participants can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. As you head out to sea with the green screen created by the forest trees as your backdrop, you will be greeted by a beautiful and majestic view that will leave you speechless. The scenery is colored by large and small coves and islands, with Japanese herbs (peppermint) growing wild on the shore and natural water shields on the surface of the water in a secret cove. [Seven attractions] 1. The "Island of Prayer" is an uninhabited island created by an eruption where Konpira, the deity in charge of safe voyages, is enshrined and prayers are made for the safety of canoes from the water. 2. "Lily Island" is an uninhabited island in early summer (for about 10 days from July 23rd) where mountain lilies bloom all over the uninhabited island and the lake is enveloped in their scent. 3. In August, the shore is dyed purple with flowers at "Lime Tree Beach". 4. "Bird Orchestra Cove" is a cove where you can hear the chirps of countless wild birds. 5. "Forest & Water" is a limited-time field that can only be entered during high water periods, where you paddle through a submerged forest on the lakeside, and a secret cove that appears when you go through a tunnel of trees. 6. Splash is a mini downriver area where you can splash around and go down the river (this may not be possible depending on the water level, flowing water volume, or obstacles). 7. On the lakeside where the lesson is held, you can see squirrels and rabbits popping out, see ospreys (birds of prey) that have started nesting diving into the water and grabbing fish, and see antelopes coming out to eat mulberry leaves on the shore. It's also a chance to encounter wildlife! A guided canoe adventure at Lake Onogawa, one of the largest in Japan. *The above experience content may change slightly depending on the season and weather conditions.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 12:30

Lake Hibara, the largest lake in the Urabandai Highlands (approximately 38 km in circumference, 10 km north to south) The open surface of the lake offers a panoramic view of mountains, including the majestic Mt. Bandai, and the area called ``Ikari Lagoon'' is densely populated with small islands. A complex cove. The thrilling feeling of being on a jungle cruise will surely give you a canoeing experience that you will never get tired of until the end. ◆An extremely stable two-seater kayak that even beginners can ride with confidence! There has never been a single case of a ship sinking in the past. ◆A dedicated local guide will take you to hidden spots. ◆You can enjoy canoeing with your dog. ◆Small children can also ride along using the third seat. ◆The kayak used will be a two-person boat. Requests for only one person to board the ship will not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding in advance. *From late April to early May and from October to November, be sure to take precautions against the cold and enjoy a walk on the lake. The water is still cold, so we recommend wearing rain boots!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Lake Hibara, the largest lake in the Urabandai Highlands (approximately 38 km in circumference, 10 km north to south) The open surface of the lake offers a panoramic view of mountains, including the majestic Mt. Bandai, and the area called ``Ikari Lagoon'' is densely populated with small islands. A complex cove. The thrilling feeling of being on a jungle cruise will surely give you a canoeing experience that you will never get tired of until the end. ◆An extremely stable two-seater kayak that even beginners can ride with confidence! There has never been a single case of a ship sinking in the past. ◆A dedicated local guide will take you to hidden spots. ◆You can enjoy canoeing with your dog. ◆Small children can also ride along using the third seat. ◆The kayak used will be a two-person boat. Requests for only one person to board the ship will not be accepted. Thank you for your understanding in advance. *From late April to early May and from October to November, be sure to take precautions against the cold and enjoy a walk on the lake. The water is still cold, so we recommend wearing rain boots!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

[June to November] An experiential activity where you canoe around Lake Shirakawa, surrounded by magnificent nature. Enjoy plenty of time on the lake with this two-hour experience tour! Come enjoy the beautiful Yamagata scenery that changes with the seasons from the lake with your guide! The guided tour will teach you how to paddle, so even beginners and families with no experience can enjoy the experience safely. We use stable canoes and kayaks that even beginners can easily navigate. Have fun playing energetically and in the hot summer on the cool Yamagata lake. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity that you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. [Beginner, physical strength level 1]

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 14:40

Small children are also welcome! This is an experience plan for resin art, where you mix colors and place parts on top. We also offer gift wrapping. ~Experience flow~ ① Choose a mold ♪ You can choose the shape of your work from a wide variety of molds! ② Coloring Choose your favorite color and mix it up. ③ Choose the inclusion material ♪ Choose a design that matches your image from the many options. ④ Let's decorate ♪ Place ③ on the mold you colored in ②! ⑤ Finishing (from 20 minutes) ⭐︎ Come and pick it up later! * Paid parts are charged separately (cash payment).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 12:00

Are you interested in driving in Japan? If you have any concerns, how about accompanied with Japanese English-speaking guide on the first day of driving?This service includes explanation of traffic rules, support for your driving, and interpreter guide.Your guide will accompany you for about 8 hours during the day.We will also guide you outside of Akita City.In Japan, you drive on the left. You may not be used to seeing Japanese signs.A lot of sightseeing spots are convenient to visit by car .You may be able to go to places that you can't go on regular sightseeing trips.We could support your driving from next to your seat as English speaking guide.We will explain traffic signs, signals, and rules.Our service is available not only on the first day of driving, but also on the middle and last day of driving.You can enjoy your trip to Japan with your original course.Would you like to travel with the freedom to take breaks and eat whenever you like?Explore Akita's tourist spots together.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

This is a chopstick-making experience plan where you polish the chopsticks by applying patterns to them using sandpaper. Since no sharp tools are used, even children can experience this safely. There is no need to worry about skin rashes. The color and shape of the pattern change depending on the size of the chopsticks and the direction in which they are sharpened. This is also recommended for those who are not good at painting. It is a set of two pairs, so you can share it between two people (^^)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 05:00 / 05:30 / 05:45 / 06:00 / 06:15 / 06:30

Matsushima is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and is full of scenic points! An activity where you can relax and experience the spectacular scenery from a hot-air balloon. The hot-air balloon experience is fixed with ropes from all four directions and rises to a height of about 20m. ★ The highlight is [Matsushima Hikari no Michi] After sunrise, the sun reflected on the surface of the sea shines and the path of light emerges. Why don't you enjoy the spectacular view of the islands of Matsushima dyed in the morning sun before breakfast? Wheelchair users can also board with a basket with a door. Please participate in the hot-air balloon experience that anyone can enjoy regardless of age. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① After arrival, please fill out the application form and wait for your turn. ② We will explain the precautions before boarding. ③ Board a hot-air balloon and experience floating for about 5 minutes. ④ After the end, you can take a picture. After that, it will be dissolved freely.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making vegetarian (vegan) dishes that are kind to your body using organic vegetables!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu of 4 kinds of Indian curry, vegan pizza, vegan ramen, vegan apple cake, etc. * When making curry, use Daichan Farm special rice. Just make pizza and ramen with a junky image vegan and it will be healthy ♪ Wouldn't it be beautiful from the inside of the body?

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

[June to September] Enjoy a SUP experience tour in Lake Shirakawa surrounded by nature. Even if it's your first time, you can rest assured as the guide will support you from how to ride. Enjoy 2 hours of relaxation surrounded by nature! We will give you a lecture on how to ride, so beginners with no experience or friends can try it safely and enjoyably. One of the fun things about SUP is losing your balance and flipping over in the water, but don't worry, we will guide you according to the weather and temperature. Be sure to bring a change of clothes in case you get wet. Have fun playing energetically and happily in the hot summer on the cool lake in Yamagata. Dogs are welcome! This is an activity you can enjoy with your beloved dog. There is a direct parking lot, so there is no waiting time. There are simple tents available on site, but it will be smoother if you come after changing clothes. [Beginner, balance level 2]

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Daichan Farm is a farm in Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture. Local cuisine cooking ♪ You can make the following local dishes. Sasamaki, squid soup, chilled soup, imoni, natto soup, ozoni, frozen rice cakes★Sasamaki rice soaked in urukashi overnight, drained, wrapped in bamboo leaves, boiled, preserved food (sprinkled with soybean flour containing sugar) ★Frozen rice cake A local dish made by mashing rice mixed with non-glutinous rice during the cold weather, freezing and drying it, cutting it into rice crackers, drying it for three months, then frying it and seasoning it with salty-sweet soy sauce. ★Yamagata beef, tofu, konnyaku, and plenty of vegetables are used to make this local soy sauce-flavored local dish. ★Natto soup In Yamagata in winter, natto soup is often served to warm the body. "Imogara" (dried taro stems) is an essential ingredient, and miso-flavored soup with taro, natto, tofu, boiled rice parsley (traditional vegetables), carrots, and more!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Daichan Farm" runs a farm with abundant nature in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture. With this plan, you can experience making authentic local cuisine in Yamagata Prefecture!・ You can choose your favorite from the menu such as Imoni, Natto-jiru, Sashimi Konnyaku, Miso (Miso Dama), Mochitsuki, Akebii Cuisine, Konbu Maki, Hiyajiru, Sasamaki, and Okowa. increase. Enjoy making local dishes using seasonal vegetables and fruits with your family and friends.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

In addition to wakeboarding and sap, we also offer cruising, banana boating, wake surfing, foil surfing, and fishing tours. One-day course and charter course (free combination) are the best! !! Feel the summer! !! [Example of plan] 9:00 Meeting → Sapp experience 12:00 Break, lunch at SEA GARDEN CAFÉ, etc.! 13:30 Wakeboarding experience 15:00 Landing on the island 15:30 Returning to the port while cruising

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Tanabata decoration version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making an arrangement of Orihime and Hikoboshi and preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Hinamatsuri version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making an arrangement of the Emperor and Empress dolls and preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! A hands-on experience lesson where you can have fun making a New Year's decoration arrangement of preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

Hagoita [Explanation of the experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Preserved flower arrangement Hagoita decoration version This is a hands-on experience lesson where you can enjoy making hagoita and preserved flower arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 105
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! Wreath Arrangement Christmas Version This is a handmade trial lesson that you can enjoy while enjoying the Christmas ornaments and preserved flower wreath arrangements.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity