Things to do in Tohoku Page 4

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 18:00

This two-day, one-night program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience at Jionji Temple, Tohoku's leading prayer temple. Hayama, once home to three temples and 48 monks, was once counted among the Dewa Sanzan mountains. Jionji Temple, a nationally designated historic site boasting a history of approximately 1,300 years, is a leading prayer temple in Tohoku. This two-day program will help you attain spiritual enrichment and a healthy body through a mind-body experience. The spiritual cultural experience will include a dialogue with the temple's chief priest, a viewing of the Jionji Bugaku dance, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and a trek through Hayama, a former Shugendo sect. The meals served during the program will be a modern version of healthy vegetarian cuisine based on traditional Jionji temple recipes. Upon completing this special program at the historic Hayama Jionji Temple, nestled amidst majestic nature, you will experience a unique sense of spiritual enrichment and health. (Day 1) 11:00 Meet at Yamagata Station 11:00 12:00 Travel from Yamagata to Fukuyoshi Ryokan by minibus 12:00 12:20 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, check in, and get a tour of the inn 12:20 12:40 Change into training clothes 12:40 12:50 Explanation of shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) 12:50 13:40 Shojin ryori (vegetarian cuisine) lunch 13:40 14:00 Travel from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple by minibus 14:00 Arrive at Jionji Temple (meet at the first parking lot) 14:05 14:15 Explanation of Jionji Temple from the head priest at the temple gate (focusing on the unique feature of Jionji Temple as a temple of prayer) 14:15 15:00 Tour and stroll around the Jionji Temple grounds (with a guide) 15:00 16:00 Jogyo Samadhi (training experience) at Amida Hall 16:00 17:00 Bugaku experience at Jionji Temple Office *Participants will be instructed on the touching aspects of the dance, including the experience of trying on armor 17:10 17:30 Travel from Jionji Temple to Fukuyoshi by private minibus 17:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, change into secular clothing (casual clothes), take a break 18:00 20:10 Bar Hopping Tour ① Akahoppe (90 minutes) ② Sagae Snack Bar (40 minutes) 20:30 Arrive at Fukuyoshi, bath, sleep (Day 2) 5:30 Wake up (Please come to the dining venue dressed in training clothes and ready to depart) 6:00 6:50 Vegetarian breakfast at Fukuyoshi 6:55 Depart from Fukuyoshi 6:55 7:15 Travel by private minibus from Fukuyoshi to Jionji Temple 7:15 8:00 Experience copying sutras at Kazoin Temple 8:00 8:20 Explanation of today's Shugendo path and prayer 8:20 8:30 Travel by private minibus from Jionji Temple to the trailhead 8:30 11:30 Trekking on the Shugendo path with a mountain ascetic

• 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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• Age 0～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 13:00

This is an experience program that includes a chartered bus tour of Sendai Station to visit earthquake-related facilities. The tour will take you on a bus tour of the Sendai Bay coast from Arai to Arahama to Sendai New Port, and will visit the current Sendai Bay coastline, nine years after the disaster. At the Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center and the former Arahama Elementary School, you will see permanent exhibits and hear about the situation at the time of the disaster, the road to recovery, and plans for future regional revitalization. You will learn how to pass on the memories of the town before the disaster, and see and feel the scenery. (Includes a tour of the Kirin Beer Factory and a meal) <Schedule> 13:00 Depart from JR Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop ⇒ Sendai 3.11 Memorial Community Center ⇒ Earthquake Relics Sendai Municipal Arahama Elementary School ⇒ Kirin Beer Sendai Factory (Dinner) ⇒ Arrive at Sendai Station East Exit Group Bus Stop around 19:00 (Disband)

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

This experience allows you to fully enjoy the blessings of the Shirakami Mountains, a natural world heritage site, at the foot of the mountain. You will explore places such as Mitokama, a beautiful valley formed by the Mase River, which originates in the Shirakami Mountains. You will experience making soba noodles using water from the Shirakami Mountains. Please come empty-handed. *Please let us know in advance if you have food allergies (to buckwheat or wheat). ~Schedule~ 10:00 Meet at the Hatahatakan parking lot (1 minute walk from JR Akita Shirakami Station) 10:30-11:30 Stroll around Mitokama 11:45-14:00 Soba making experience and lunch 14:15-15:00 Visit to Shirabaku Shrine and Shikanoura Observatory 15:00 (disband)

• Age 17～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Since you have come all the way to an unfamiliar town, why not take a leisurely walk with a guide? Let's learn about the history of life hidden in the ordinary townscape as we walk together. We will guide you through the streets of Yokote, which have developed around Yokote Station. During the walk, we will give you information on restaurants such as Yokote Yakisoba and other specialty shops, so please make use of it. After about an hour of walking around the town, it's teatime. Take a break at a cafe and reflect on your walk around the town. We will give you information on Yokote's specialties, so please use it to purchase souvenirs. ~Experience flow (morning session)~10:00 Meet at Yokote Station or Cafeteria Hirajo. Cafeteria Hirajo is a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Yokote Station. 10:05 Departure From Yokote Station, you will have an hour-long walk around the city while listening to the guide's stories and visiting various historical sites. 11:00 Arrive at Cafeteria Hirajo. The finish line of the Yokote walk is Cafeteria Hirajo. Refresh your tired body with a hot drink. Lunch is also available.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

You can experience "Kurorto Health Walking", which is based on exercise therapy practiced in Germany's natural surroundings! The keywords are "cold and smooth" and "don't try too hard." Using the wind to keep your skin cool and dry, you can walk effortlessly according to your physical strength. Let's experience improving your health while having fun on the sea and fields courses in Mitane Town! *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *Some courses are not available during the winter. ～Course Introduction～① [Kotooka Kua Ancient Road Course] Beautiful mountain wildflowers can be seen throughout the year, the undulating dirt path increases your exercise load, and you can see the Shirakami Mountains and Lake Hachiro from the observation deck. It is also a course rich in nature where you can enjoy encounters with small animals. It can be used in all seasons and is conveniently located close to the national highway. ② [Moritake Onsen Ishikura Mountain Course] This course is most recommended in spring. In spring, you can see clusters of Japanese staghorn cabbage and skunk cabbage, as well as many valuable wildflowers. Because the course is a mountain road with many ups and downs, it is divided into three courses depending on physical strength. This is a course that can be enjoyed according to your physical strength, from those who are not confident in their physical strength to those who are confident. Near the course is ``Moritake Onsenkyo'', which has been popular as ``Akita's back parlor''. ③ [Kamayahama Sunset Course] The only seaside course. Kamayahama Beach, a popular beach with clean water in Akita Prefecture, is part of the course. Beautiful views of the Sea of ​​Japan, forest bathing in the pine forest, and the spectacular view of windmills lining the beach. It is a luxurious course in a sense, with many things to see and enjoy. ~Time schedule~9:30 (13:30) [Meeting, reception, health check] Please gather at the starting point of each course (your guide will be waiting for you). After checking in, we will check your physical condition before walking. 9:40 (13:40) [Walking start] After stretching and relaxing your body, start walking. 11:00 (15:00) [Walking ends, commemorative photo taken] Walking ends after stretching. Finally, we took a commemorative photo and dispersed.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

This plan includes renting a yukata for men and having a hairdresser help you put it on. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which once prospered through the lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using an abundance of high-quality natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will help you put on your yukata. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a beautiful yukata. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school that appears in the film, and many basketball fans visit the area on a pilgrimage. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Men's Yukata Plan A [9,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, dressing room included (private room)② Men's Yukata Plan B [7,500 yen] Yukata, accessories (no dressing room) *This plan is for those traveling with companions. Dressing will be done in the same room as your companion. *All prices listed are inclusive of tax. *Please choose the yukata pattern on site. *Includes yukata, underwear, obi, geta sandals, drawstring bag, dressing room fee (not included for Men's Yukata Plan B), and dressing fee. *Does not include hair styling fee. ■ Information about reservations ・Participating alone → Please reserve "Men's Yukata Plan A" (hereinafter referred to as "Plan A").・Two people participating (dressing will be in the same room) → Please reserve "Plan A" + "Men's Yukata Plan B" (hereinafter referred to as "Plan B") for one person each. ・Two people participating (dressing will be in separate rooms) → Please reserve "Plan A" for two people. ・I would like to get dressed in the same room as a companion who is on a different plan. → Please reserve "Plan B" and let us know the name of the companion on the "Reservation Input Page". *This applies if you have a companion who has applied for the women's plan below. Kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling at the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Former Ryotei Kaneyū" (Women's kimono plan) https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56889 Kimono rental, dressing, and hair styling at the nationally registered tangible cultural property "Former Ryotei Kaneyū" (Women's yukata plan) https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56849

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which prospered through the lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using plenty of natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a kimono. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school that appears in the movie, and many fans visit on a pilgrimage to the holy land of basketball. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set, Kumiko making experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Screen for photo shoot, umbrella, self-shutter※All prices are inclusive of tax.※Includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair set fee.※Please choose the pattern of your kimono on the day.※Plans ① and ③ include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set".※The "Kumiko making experience" included in Plan ① is a popular menu where you can experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully taught how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *You can add the "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Making Experience: 4,700 yen ■ [June to September only] Yukata rental plans are also available. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/55849

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

This plan includes renting a yukata, having a hairdresser help you put it on, and styling your hair. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which once flourished as a lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using plenty of high-quality natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will help you put on your yukata and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a beautiful yukata. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school that appears in the movie, and many fans visit on a pilgrimage to the holy land of basketball. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Beautiful set (yukata) [23,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set, photogenic set, kumiko making experience② Casual beautiful set (yukata) [15,500 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set③ Student beautiful set [17,000 yen] Yukata, accessories, hair set, photogenic set[Photogenic set]Contents: Folding screen, umbrella, self-shutter*All prices shown are inclusive of tax. *Please choose the pattern of your yukata on the day of the event. *Includes yukata, underwear, obi, geta, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair set fee. *Plans ① and ③ include the fee for the "Photogenic set" [folding screen, umbrella, self-shutter]. *The "Kumiko experience" included in Plan ① is a popular menu where you can experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully taught how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished product as a souvenir. *You can add the "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Experience" as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Experience: 4,700 yen ■Please apply for the "Men's Yukata Plan" from this address. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/56908

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• Age 6～Age 99
• 1 Day or more

Due to popular demand, the event will be held again in 2025! Connecting the dots [Morioka Sansa Odori] A 1-night, 2-day accommodation plan that includes a Morioka Sansa Odori experience and a Morioka specialty, cold noodle making experience at Morioka Handicraft Village. Watching the Sansa Odori at Morioka Tsunagi Onsen (20:15-20:45) will include accommodation at one of the three facilities, Hotel Shion, Aishinkan, or Yumori Hotel Taikan. Requests are accepted, but we may not be able to meet your request. Duration Contents Suggested model course 14:00-15:00 Cold noodle making experience at Morioka Handicraft Village 15:30 Arrive at Morioka Tsunagi Onsen 15:30- Check in at Hotel Shion, Aishinkan, or Yumori Hotel Taikan 20:15-20:45 Watching the Morioka Sansa Odori connected by connections Next day 10:00 Check out of each inn

• Age 3～Age 90
• Within 1 hour

We have a lot of time at home these days, and as one of the proposals for how to spend meaningful time indoors, we will hold a new online live production class. A system that uses the video conferencing system zoom, sends the URL for the meeting to the customer who made the reservation, and can participate simply by accessing the URL. You can use any device, including smartphones, PCs, and tablets. In this workshop, we will make a compact size cajon that is perfect for elementary school students, junior high school students, and women. It measures 36 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, and has two side holes for striking. Snappy sounds can be played, and you can enjoy bongo and conga sounds in addition to general snare and bass drum sounds. Each part is made of 3mm plywood for the hitting surface, 4mm plywood for the rear, and 9mm MDF for the body. It takes about 30 minutes to make, and you can try it on the spot with the curing tape attached. After the adhesive dries, paint your favorite picture, color, etc. and enjoy it. Participation fee is 5,500 yen for one production, including tax and shipping.

• 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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