Things to do in Odate/Noshiro

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

You will create two pieces of art using a hand-cranked potter's wheel (not an electric one, but a potter's wheel that you turn by hand) or a clay slab. After creating your piece, you will be able to choose your favorite color!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off! (December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at time of purchase. Please note that this offer may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at the time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per purchase). ******************** Mori-no-Eki Campground is primarily a winter campground. Enjoy snow and winter camping at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains! Hot springs, icefalls, and satoyama are also nearby. Delicious local ingredients (such as precious domestic lamb and Shirakami maitake mushrooms) are also available for purchase. The clean toilets are also popular. ●Recommendations before and after the experience: Take a break at Mori no Eki. Recommended lunches include the Lamb Creme Bowl, Shirakami Bowl, and Horse Meat Ramen, as well as premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. ・Day-trip bathing. The Yunosawa Onsen hot springs near Mori no Eki are famous for their skin-beautifying waters. ・The Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan is located next to Mori no Eki. Free admission. Open from 10am to 4pm in winter, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if Mondays and Tuesdays fall on a public holiday).

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

A plan for skiing and snowboarding at Ani Ski Resort, including a meal voucher worth up to 1,000 yen!

• For Groups

• 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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 10:30 / 12:30

[Cook rice in a rice cooker and compare different rice varieties] 60-90 minutes - Cook rice in a rice cooker! It turns out surprisingly delicious! - Choose one cup per person and compare the different flavors from different producers! They're all delicious! (Up to 3 types) - Try a variety of local rice accompaniments that are unique to Akita Prefecture! - Enjoy a leisurely, leisurely, and lively breakfast/lunch, something you don't usually have time for!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour

Ryusenji Temple Traditional Incense Making Experience GuideAt Ryusenji Temple, you can experience making incense using traditional methods. . Your guide will carefully teach you how to make incense from scratch, so even beginners can participate with confidence. Incense is said to have the merit of gently affecting the cerebrum, calming the mind, and purifying the space. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend some time facing the scent. ? What to bringYour favorite aroma oil (if you have one)We look forward to your participation. Enjoy a quiet and rich time of scent together. You can make 5 to 8 pieces in one experience. ? At the beginning of the experience - A sermon by a monk (about 10 minutes)Before the incense making experience, a monk will quietly talk about the efficacy and benefits of incense. Since ancient times, incense has been considered a "bridge of scent" that calms the mind, purifies the space, and connects Buddha and people. Fragrances have invisible powers that can help you sleep better, relax, ward off evil spirits, improve your concentration, etc. We hope that you will deepen your experience through the "teachings of incense" that you don't encounter in your daily life.

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• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes rental of skis, snowboards, and clothing.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day

Ani Ski Resort's one-day ski and snowboard experience ticket includes ski and snowboard rental.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Mount Moriyoshi, where the Ani Ski Resort is located, is one of Japan's three major frost-covered trees viewing spots. When you get off the gondola, you'll see the large frost-covered trees appear before your eyes. Take a walk around Juhyo-daira and see the various shapes of the frost-covered trees.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[Making Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo Nabe, with Halal ingredients] 120 minutes (estimated) This authentic Kiritanpo Nabe experience starts with mashing rice to make "tanpo." We also encourage Muslims to try Akita's local cuisine! We use Halal-certified chicken, seasonings, and cooking utensils, all of which are separate from those for general use, so you can enjoy Akita home cooking with peace of mind.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00 / 17:00

[Make Akita's local dish, Kiritanpo hotpot] 120 minutes (estimated) Experience an authentic Kiritanpo hotpot experience, starting with mashing rice to make "tanpo." Using local ingredients such as water parsley and Hinai chicken, you can enjoy a homemade Kiritanpo hotpot packed with the delicious flavors of Akita, leaving you feeling warm and satisfied in both your heart and your stomach.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at time of purchase. Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per visit). ●●Notice●● Please note that "Mori no Eki" will be closed from December 27th to January 3rd, so lunch will not be included. *We have discounted the price accordingly. Snowshoe trekking at the foot of the World Heritage Site, Shirakami-Sanchi! Experience snowshoe trekking at an affordable price near the village. You can even dive into the photogenic snow! Children aged 6 and over are welcome, making this a great way to create memories with your children! Experience the majesty of nature while trekking through fluffy snow on snowshoes. Experienced, certified guides from the Akita Shirakami Guide Association will guide you. Even first-time snowshoers will receive thorough instruction, so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. If you're lucky, you might even spot animal footprints! ● Recommended Activities Before and After the Experience: Take a break at Mori no Eki (Forest Station). Enjoy premium soft serve ice cream and coffee brewed with water from the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. Souvenirs are also available for purchase. ● Day-use bathing: The Yunosawa Onsen hot springs near Mori no Eki are famous for their skin-beautifying hot springs. ● Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Center Fujisatokan (Fujisato Hall) is located next to Mori no Eki. Free admission. Open 10:00-16:00 in winter, closed Mondays and Tuesdays (or the following day if Mondays and Tuesdays fall on a public holiday). ● Accommodation: Hotel Yutoria Fujisato, Minshuku Damakkoya, and Kaizen Center are all within walking distance of the meeting point. Other accommodations are a 5-10 minute drive from the meeting point.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000 off!)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Why not experience the craft of "Kumiko," a traditional Japanese wooden latticework, in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture is located at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River. It has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar, and sawn lumber is exported both domestically and internationally, earning it the nickname "the No. 1 wooden city in the Orient." Even today, the city is home to many wood-related businesses. You'll assemble wooden "Kumiko" pieces from scratch. Although it involves some delicate work, the process of assembling the pieces together is addictive! You can enjoy the pleasant aroma of wood as you finish the work using sandpaper. *Wood material: Japanese cypress. You can choose from two types of crafts: a strap measuring approximately 5.6cm in diameter or a coaster measuring approximately 10cm (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select the option to "Change to Coaster"). *Includes a souvenir of mineral water (500ml plastic bottle) sourced from the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site and a specialty Noshiro confectionery. [About the experience location] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be a 5-minute walk away or within the tourist information office.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays) or AKT2 (for weekends) at time of purchase. Please note that this campaign may end without notice depending on budget usage. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at time of purchase to receive a discount (up to 50% off the total purchase amount *Maximum discount of ¥6,000 per person per purchase). [Experience Shirakami's Nature, Food, and People: Experience Local Experiences] The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and its center was Japan's first designated World Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is its base on the Akita side. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Fujisato to experience Shirakami's nature, food, and people. ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat and enjoy using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients together with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild vegetables and mushrooms. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a bento box of onigiri wrapped in bamboo bark. It also comes with side dishes and soup made with local ingredients. Opening times: 10:00-13:00 each day

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

Ani in Kitaakita City is said to be the birthplace of Matagi, and the culture of hunting remains today according to traditional customs. With an active Matagi as the instructor, you can learn about hunting while experiencing Matagi culture and techniques, an experience that can only be enjoyed in Kitaakita. [Experience content] - Lecture - About animal footprints and traces - - Experience setting up a temporary snare trap (spring to autumn) - Experience walking on snow in snowshoes (winter) - Shooting experience

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

Akita Winter Fun Discount: 50% off your experience with this campaign, running until February 28, 2026! Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at the time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. Apply the coupon at the time of purchase to receive a 50% discount. This bonfire experience is located at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. You can participate empty-handed. A camping instructor will assist you with starting the fire, so even beginners can feel at ease. Available year-round. In winter, experience the feeling of camping in the snow. If you wish, you can also try batoning and feather stick making. The experience lasts approximately two hours. A hot drink (coffee, cocoa, Kuromoji tea, etc.) and roasted marshmallows are included. ★Recommended for★ ・Want a casual experience without having to bring anything with you ・Interested in bonfires but finding it difficult to do it yourself ・Want to relieve everyday stress ・Want to try batoning ・Staying at a nearby accommodation but have free time in the evenings! ・Also great for "fire education" for children.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:45 / 13:00

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Enjoy a walk with an Akita dog through the pristine landscape of Akita in Mitane Town, overlooking the Oga Peninsula. From the elevated observation point, enjoy panoramic views of the remaining lakes of Lake Hachirogata and the Oga Peninsula. Round-trip transportation from JR Moritake Station to the site will be provided by the guide's car. This tour is empty-handed. Regarding allergies: If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance. *The miso used in our miso tsukemenpo is made with soybeans. ~Schedule~ [Morning session] 9:45 Meeting time 10:00 Explanation and walking start 11:30 Walking ends 12:00 Miso-soaked tampo making experience 13:30 End [Afternoon session] 13:00 Meeting time 13:30 Explanation and walking start 15:00 Walking ends 15:30 Miso-soaked tampo making experience 17:00 End

• Age 6～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] Get up to 50% off during our campaign! (Valid until February 28, 2026) Be sure to enter the four-character coupon code ATK1 (for weekdays/50% off) or AKT2 (for weekends/25% off) at time of purchase. The displayed price is before the discount. By applying the coupon at time of purchase, you can enjoy a discounted price (up to 50% off the total purchase amount, up to a maximum of ¥6,000 per person per trip). Enjoy a snowshoeing experience at the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains, a World Heritage Site. Walking on the fluffy snow will be a special memory. You might even be able to dive into the snow! Can you spot animal footprints? Coffee (or cocoa) brewed with Shirakami spring water and a marshmallow roasting experience are also included. A transfer option is available for those who are worried about driving on snowy roads. *Please message us when booking if you require transfer service. ★Recommended for★ ・Want to try snowshoeing?・Want to play in the snow? ・Want to relieve everyday stress? ・Need transportation? ・Want to create memories with your family? [Sample Schedule] 10:00 AM Meeting: After equipment confirmation, departure 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM After a lecture on how to put on snowshoes and how to walk, enjoy a snow hike. Walk freely, dive into the snow, and observe animal footprints. Enjoy coffee and roasted marshmallows during the break. 3:00 PM Disbandment *The above schedule is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the conditions on the day. [About the location] Depending on snow conditions, the location may be changed to another location (such as Mount Moriyoshi). In that case, an additional gondola fee may be required.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

Join a local chef to create traditional dishes from the Noshiro area of Akita Prefecture. The dishes are three representative dishes of the region: damakomochi, mugimaki, and natazuke. Master chef Shigeko-san will show you how to make each dish, and then everyone will eat to their heart's content. Even beginners can enjoy cooking with confidence, cutting vegetables, mashing rice, and rolling damakomochi.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

We will take a walk in nature with a cute Akita dog ♪ We will walk slowly at the pace of the Akita dog, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can feel free to participate! Why not start improving your health in a fun way by taking a walk with a cute Akita dog? You can enjoy the nature of Mitane Town while being healed by the friendly Akita dog♪ This plan is a "Health Tourism Certification Program". A professional guide will guide you while ensuring your safety. Your guide will not only tell you about Akita dogs, but also give you advice on how to maintain your health. *Foreign customers will be accompanied by English-speaking staff. *The Health Tourism Certification System is a third-party certification service that objectively evaluates tourism products from the perspective of "travel and health." It was created as part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's ``Healthy Lifespan Extension Industry Creation Promotion Project''. ~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. Once the Akita Inu gets used to it, we will go to the plaza to interact with it and take photos. 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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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. The former restaurant, Kaneyu, a symbol of Noshiro City, which once thrived as a lumber industry, is a former restaurant built with abundant natural Akita cedar and registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos inside the building and strolling around the city 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 featured in the film, and many fans visit on a basketball pilgrimage. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the vicinity. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set, and Kumiko crafting experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, and hair styling③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Photographic screen, folding umbrella, and self-timer shutter※All prices include tax. *Price includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta sandals, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair styling fee. *Please choose the kimono pattern on the day at the venue. *Plans 1 and 3 include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set." *The "Kumiko Making Experience" included in Plan 1 is a popular menu item that allows you to experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully instructed on how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *The "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" can be added 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

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

This is an experience of hand-making "Nakayama Soba," a local specialty. "Nakayama Soba" is a New Year's Eve soba in Odate, Akita, and its production is broadcast on television every year, making it a seasonal tradition at the end of the year. Your instructor will be a cheerful mother from the direct sales store "Cheerful Mother's Store," who also makes the soba! The taste of soba you make yourself is exceptional. You will be able to eat the "Nakayama Soba" you make on the spot. You will be able to taste both cold and hot soba.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Experience making "decorative sushi rolls" where you can draw beautiful designs using vinegared rice ♪ "Cheerful Mother" will give you a thorough lesson on how to make decorative sushi rolls, one of Akita's hospitality dishes. Leave the design to "Cheerful Mother"! Enjoy it with a side dish selected by Cheerful Mother. You can take home one decorative sushi roll that you made yourself. ~Experience flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Experience begins, explanation of the process, making decorative sushi rolls, tasting what the teacher has made. ・You can take home the decorative sushi roll that you made yourself. ③ End After the experience is over, the experience ends.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

"Kamabuku" is made from rice flour and potatoes, and can only be found in the local Odate area. Come make this simple, nostalgic taste with the cheerful mothers! Each person will make one. The instructor's mother will also join in the cooking. You can take home what you make. Everyone will sample the kamabuku made by the instructor's mother.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00

Experience making miso tanpo (rice balls) with special miso paste and kiritanpo hotpot. ♪ A cheerful mother will give a detailed lecture on how to make Akita's local dish, kiritanpo, in Odate, the birthplace of kiritanpo. The freshly made, piping hot kiritanpo hotpot is exceptionally delicious! Enjoy one skewered with special miso as miso tanpo and the other as kiritanpo hotpot. ♪ ~Experience Process~ ① Gathering and Check-in ② Experience begins, explanation of the process, making tanpo (mash rice → divide into portions → put on skewers and shape → grill over charcoal), making kiritanpo hotpot, and enjoying the finished dish. ③ Ending: After the experience is over, the session ends.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 60
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at Ryusenji Temple - Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony and Buddhist Sermon In this program, you can experience traditional Japanese culture to your heart's content in the calm space of Ryusenji Temple. After renting a kimono and learning how to put it on, you can experience how to make Urasenke-style matcha tea, and finally listen to a Buddhist sermon in Japanese and English. Experience flow: 9:00 Choose a kimono and try on your kimono Choose a kimono and have a professional staff member help you put it on. After getting dressed, it's time for a commemorative photo. Wear a beautiful kimono, take photos, and feel the tradition of Japan. 11:00 Urasenke Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience the traditional Urasenke matcha tea ceremony. Learn the spirit of Japanese tea ceremony by making and tasting matcha in a seiza position. You can also try making matcha yourself. 11:45 Buddhist Sermon You can learn the Buddhist teachings of Ryusenji Temple through a 15-minute sermon in English. You can feel the deep wisdom of Buddhism and peace of mind. 12:00 Q&A After the experience, if you have any questions, the monks will be happy to answer them. You can learn more about Buddhist teachings and culture.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:00 / 12:30

Ski and snowboard lessons with instructors at Ani Ski Resort. Beginners welcome! Includes one lift ticket.