Things to do in Tohoku Page 2

• Age 0～
• Within 1 hour

Would you like to experience traditional Japanese culture wearing kimono and trying Japanese tea ceremony at the beautiful Japanese garden of Torigata Hall, Keijo Park’s famous red Taiko Bridge, or the historic Orokan? How about an elegant photo shoot to commemorate your experience?

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Experience Buddhism at Ryusenji Temple. Learn about Buddhist teachings while worshiping rare Buddhist statues. You can unify your mind by copying sutras. (You can also meditate instead of copying sutras) You can make a bracelet with your own prayer beads. Take it home as a souvenir. ~Experience flow~9:00 Experience Buddhism Information about the history and traditions of Ryusenji Temple9:15 Visit to the Buddha statue Visit cultural assets and rare Buddha statues10:15 Sutra copying experience Copy the Heart Sutra using a brush and ink. Take a break after finishing (approximately 15 minutes)11:00 Making a prayer beads bracelet Make your own bracelet from prayer beads. Each bead has a prayer meaning, and you can choose your own. ~12:00 Question response We will answer any questions you may have or would like to ask.

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• For Groups

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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 (^^)

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• 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.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! It's like stained glass. Let's enjoy the stained flower made by superimposing the petals of the preserved flower. Stained flowers are made by using preserved flowers and pasting them on an acrylic plate, etc., like stained glass, to make collages. Stained flower is a new flower art created by superimposing the petals of preserved flowers. In 2018, it is a breakthrough technique that was patented, which is rare in the flower industry. Not only flower interiors, but also a wide range of creations that can be added to arrangements and accessories are possible. Experience only once

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Aroma sachet experience] Let's create only one aroma sachet in the world with your favorite flower material ♪ [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the aroma sachet experience! We are preparing a special aroma flavor for the limited plan. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the city of trees. We have a variety of courses from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals, centering on preserved flowers.

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• 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.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

This is a handmade trial lesson that you can create while enjoying herbarium. Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience of preserved flowers! [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the herbarium experience! Preserved flowers are made by processing fresh flowers one by one. Since it is made from natural flowers, each flower has a different look. Even if the type, color and arrangement of flowers are the same, they are different one by one. Create the only work in the world.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Botanical candle experience] Create the only botanical candle in the world using your favorite flower materials ♪ [Explanation of the experience plan] Choose your favorite flowers and enjoy the botanical candle experience! Create an original work by selecting flower materials using LED candles as a base. We are preparing preserved flowers for limited plans. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the City of Forests. With a focus on preserved flowers, we offer a variety of courses for everyone from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Botanical candle experience] Let's create the only botanical candle in the world with your favorite flower material ♪ [Explanation of experience plan] Choose your favorite flower and enjoy the botanical candle experience! Preserved flowers are available for the limited plan. Atelier Patio is a flower design school located in the center of Sendai, the city of forests. We have a variety of courses from those who want to enjoy flowers as a hobby to those who aim to become professionals, centering on preserved flowers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:10 / 21:00

[Explanation of experience plan] Handmade experience workshop! New shape of preserved flower to draw New expression of preserved flower to draw with "frost line" like frost "Frosting flower" Anyone can easily create it without any difficult technique. Experience only once

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• Over 6 hours on the day

Taxi tour departing from Sendai, the city of trees ★ Matsushima sightseeing course Sendai Station reservation car boarding point (10:00) ~ Matsushima sightseeing boat (11:00-12:00) ~ Lunch [seafood and beef tongue] (12:10-13:00) ~ Zuiganji Temple and Entsuin Temple (13:15-15:00) ~ Sendai Station (16:00) This tour will be operated by a small taxi, so the capacity is 2-4 people. Currently, the tour will only be operated by a small taxi.

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• Age 16～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

This is a rice flour cooking lesson taught by the food coordinator in Akita. A cooking class for those who want to use rice flour but cannot easily incorporate it into their daily diet ♪ Held by a small number of people in our kitchen space "Rental Space Wan!". Rice flour has been attracting attention in recent years, but in addition to traditional sweets using rice flour, you can master making rice flour bread and white sauce that can be easily cooked. Yokote is also famous for producing rice. A rich food culture has been nurtured as a source of rice since ancient times, and its tradition and culture have been passed down from generation to generation. Why don't you enjoy learning about the possibilities of rice flour cooking in Yokote, a delicious rice-producing region? ◆ What is rice flour? Rice flour has been in the limelight in recent years for its delicious and healthy use not only as a gluten-free ingredient for people who are worried about allergies, but also as a new way to eat rice. Due to advances in flour milling technology, it is widely used not only for bread and cakes, but also for noodles and fried foods, and the textures that differ depending on the cooking method are gaining popularity, and the possibilities continue to expand. Rice contains nutrients necessary for the body such as protein, carbohydrates, fats, inorganic substances, vitamin B1 and vitamin E, and is re-used as a nutritious and body-friendly ingredient that suits the Japanese diet and culture. It is attracting attention.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

The oldest in the prefecture Hot spring Township "autumn palace Hot spring The Yuzawa area has many attractions, such as the “Kawahara House Hell,” one of Japan's three major spiritual sites along with Gokyo and Okoyama and Tateyama. At the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Romee” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience Anyone can participate, so please complete your original lacquer to commemorate your journey.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Enishi Horse Park offers special courses where you can experience the tradition and culture of equestrianism. This course is designed to help you feel a deep connection with your horse. ⚫︎Safe instruction for beginners: This is a walking experience so that beginners and inexperienced people can participate with peace of mind. Experienced staff will support you while leading your horse. Participants can safely enjoy a sense of unity with the horses. ⚫︎Basic bow and arrow practice: Before riding a horse, learn how to use a bow and arrow. Develop concentration and balance while learning the techniques and spirit of traditional archery. ⚫︎Horseback riding practice: Practice basic horse riding techniques in a safe environment. This will deepen your collaboration with your horse and increase your confidence. ⚫︎ Yabusame experience: Finally, we will have a practical experience of Yabusame. This traditional technique of hitting a target while riding a horse provides thrills and a sense of accomplishment. ⚫︎ Yabusame costume experience: Participants will have the opportunity to wear traditional Yabusame costumes. You can enjoy a more authentic Yabusame experience while wearing this costume. Get deeper into the history and culture of equestrianism by wearing this traditional costume.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience that combines mountain worship and lets you feel the gods of Zao. A 5-night, 6-day long stay. A life trip experience tour that combines two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and lets you feel closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Dawn Pilgrimage to Kattamine Shrine" held at Kattamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and lets you experience a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened, uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with lighting and night contents that visually make you feel the mountain god in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 16:00 Meet at Sendai Station 17:30 Hotel 18:00 Dinner 18:00 Yukami Shrine "1/14 (Tue)" 9:15 Departure 10:00 Fox Village 10:45 Departure 11:30 Zao Duck Lunch 12:30 Departure 13:45 Juhyo Tour 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn Visit 22:00 Travel 22:15 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" Morning free ~ Lunch, walking around town, eating ~ 13:00 Travel 14:00 Zao Sake Brewery 15:00 Travel 15:45 Hotel 17:30 Dinner "1/16 (Thu)" 9:15 Departure 9:35 Atelier Tsutafuan Dyed cloth accessory making experience (stole) 11:00 Departure 11:15 Zelkova Zao beef lunch 12:30 Move 13:00 Yogurt workshop Atreyu 13:45 Move 14:25 Woodworking craft experience @ Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Museum 16:00 Move 16:05 Hotel 17:30 Dinner "1/17 (Fri)" 9:00 Departure 10:15 Strawberry picking 11:15 Move 12:00 Aquaignis Sendai Lunch 13:30 Aquaignis Sendai 14:30 Move 15:00 Kanehebisui Shrine 15:45 Move 17:30 Hotel 18:00 Nourakushin Full course dinner "1/18 (Sat)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Prayer and Goshuin 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, fused with mountain worship [Standard] A life trip experience tour that fuses two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and brings you closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods in mountain worship. Expected schedule "1/13 (Mon)" 14:00 Meet at Sendai Station 15:30 Sanjiro 17:30 Travel 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Travel 20:30 Hotel 18:00 Yukami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch (Zao Soup Curry) 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit Watching Kagura dance ~ (snack) ~ ~ Participate in the performance ~ 22:00 Hotel "1/15 (Wed)" 8:30 Departure 9:00 Strawberry picking 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disbandment @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

A life trip experience where you can feel the gods of Zao, combining mountain worship. A life trip experience tour that combines two traditional cultures with different stories of worshiping Mt. Katta in the Zao mountain range, and brings you closer to the "gods" at two shrines that have long been the spiritual home of local residents. At the "Kattamine Shrine Dawn Pilgrimage" held at Katamine Shrine in the Miya district, you can enjoy a special tour of unreleased content that has only been held locally until now, such as the "100-kan Shimenawa Offering," where one of the largest shimenawa ropes in Japan is carried and dedicated to the sacred tree! A limited experience that utilizes Yugami Shrine, which was built to give thanks to the gods for the source of Togatta Onsen, which has been in operation for over 400 years, and serves dishes made from ingredients that have been blessed by natural bounty from volcanic activity, and experiences a ceremony of thanks. This Yugami Shrine is an unopened and uncrowded area that is only known to a select few local residents. We provide content that allows you to experience the culture and food surrounding this shrine in one place. In addition, both contents are high-value-added tours with illuminations and night contents that visually allow you to feel the mountain gods of mountain worship. Expected schedule Date Scheduled time Route "1/13 (Mon)" 13:00 Meet at Sendai Station 14:00 Mountain worship Walking around the city 15:30 Check-in at Takesenso 17:30 Travel 18:00 Yugami Shrine Light up 16:00-20:30 19:30 Travel 19:45 Snack "1/14 (Tue)" 9:00 Departure 9:45 Fox Village (Economy) / Zao Sake Brewery (High Class) 10:30 Departure 11:15 Lunch 12:30 Departure 13:30 Tour of frost-covered trees 16:00 Travel 17:00 Dawn visit (High Class does not participate) 18:30 Travel 19:00 Hotel 19:10 Dinner "1/15 (Wed)" 8:30 Departure 9:00 Strawberry picking 10:00 Prayer (farewell) / Goshuincho 10:45 Departure 11:45 Disband @ Sendai Station

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 50
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00

"Enjoy the scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami-Sanchi" Walk the mountains of Noshiro in full pilgrimage attire with Noen Haruharu, a guide from Ryusenji Temple! You can hear about history and faith from your guide, and about trees and flowers from Noen Haruharu. Experience Buddhism by walking through the mountain scenery of the four seasons. Pick seasonal wild vegetables, cook them yourself, and eat them. Enjoy seasonal wild vegetables with rice balls, pickles, and miso soup. At the end, there is a 15-minute Buddhist talk in English. ~Experience flow~ 9:00 Mountain hiking Content changes depending on the season Pick wild vegetables Take a break at the peak and drink Noen Haruharu's herbal tea Heart Sutra reading in the hall (reading sutras together) 12:00 Return to Ryusenji Temple Cook wild vegetables yourself Don't worry, we will prepare extra if there is not much to pick. Lunch is rice balls with wild vegetables, miso soup, and smoked daikon radish while looking at the Shirakami Mountains. You can listen to a 15-minute talk on Buddhism in English from the head priest. Until 13:00 Q&A We will answer any questions you may have.

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