Things to do in Yokote/Yuzawa

• 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 structure unique and decoration. In this guided tour, you will be able to visit two to three mansions with storehouse while receiving an explanation.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] where you can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture ♪ This plan is an experience of making a "sun catcher", which is said to bring good luck with the sunshine! Just select the crystal parts, line them up, and pass them through... and you're done in no time! ! You may get lost in the parts that you can use as much as you want! ? ~ What is a sun catcher ~ As the name suggests, it catches the power of the sun and takes it into the room. This diffuses the light and creates a prism (= rainbow). In Feng Shui, the rainbow is said to be a sign of good luck, and it is said to be auspicious when displayed on a sun catcher. ～Experience Flow～ ① Reception Reception is at [Ruri Koubou] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Mura. Please tell us the name of the applicant. ②Parts selection Choose the parts you care about from more than 20 types of crystal parts. 3. Arrange your favorite parts on a special mat while planning the completed design. ④ Pass through the thread and fix the position with a crushing ball. ⑤ Finish Finally, make the hanging part and finish it. You can also use natural stone as an option.

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ This plan allows you to experience making a snow globe that creates a fantasy world with glitter and glitter like snow. Why don't you make your own original snow globe using a glass miniature? You can choose your favorite parts and lame, and everyone from small children to elderly people can enjoy it. ～ Flow of experience ～ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. (2) Choosing a glass miniature There are always more than 100 types of glass miniatures. ③ Place it on a glass plate. ④ Decoration Decorate with miniatures or marble shells. ⑤ Wipe all parts with disinfectant. ⑥ Paste with a special bond. ⑦ Lame selection Ask them to choose 3 types from all 16 types. ⑧ Finishing When it is firmly solidified, the staff will add special water and lame to complete it. ~ Experience fee ~ 2800 yen (tax included)

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture [Ruri Kobo]. Why don't you make your own glass balls and dragonfly balls with beautiful patterns? The dragonfly ball you made transforms into a wonderful accessory! Even beginners will be supported one-on-one, so feel free to take on the challenge. ～ Flow of experience ～ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Making dragonfly balls Please make dragonfly balls using a burner. It will take about 30-40 minutes for the made dragonfly balls to cool down. ③ Please choose your favorite arrangement. ④ Make accessories The staff will finish with the cold dragonfly balls and the arrangement you choose. ⑤ Thank you for taking it home! !! * What you can make * ・ Bracelet: 1800 yen ・ Strap: 1800 yen ・ Necklace: 2000 yen ・ Kanzashi: 2700 yen ・ Hair tie: 2000 yen ・ Bookmarker: 1800 yen ・ Key holder: 2000 yen ・ Earphone jack: 1800 yen

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ With this plan, you can enjoy making candle holders decorated with flowers as if they were in the water! If you put in an LED light or a tea candle and light it, the gentle light will flicker! Unlimited use of dried flowers and preserved flowers! ～ Flow of experience ～ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. (2) Decorative decorations and flowers selected for the gel part on the side of the glass will be inserted with special tweezers. ③ Put the finishing LED light and tea candle inside ♪ This is complete! * You can take it home as soon as it is completed without waiting. You can also add natural stone as an option. ~ Experience fee ~ 3000 yen (tax included)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ This plan is a gel candle making experience that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Why don't you make your own candle by putting sand, marbles, shells, and glass miniatures in your favorite glass? ～ Flow of experience ～ ①Reception We will accept at Akita Furusatomura 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Select size Select the size and shape of the glass. ③ Put sand in a glass and make a pattern. ④Choose a glass miniature There are always more than 100 types of glass miniatures. ⑤ Decoration Decorate with miniatures and marble shells. ⑥ Finish Select the scent of the candle and let the staff pour the gel candle to complete it. * What you can make * ・ S size: 1350 yen ・ Ⅿ size: 1750 yen ・ L size: 2150 yen

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can experience making accessories in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture [Ruri Kobo]. With this plan, you can choose your favorite stones one by one and experience making original natural stone accessories. All the stones and metal fittings in the experience corner are all you can use according to the size, so you can make what you want ♪ ~ Experience flow ~ ① Reception Akita Furusato Village 2nd floor [Ruri Kobo] will accept. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Select size Select the size of the bracelet, strap or ring. ③ Design Arrange your favorite stones and metal fittings on a special board according to your size. ④ Pass through rubber or fishing line. ⑤ Finishing It is completed by finishing so that the staff will not unravel it firmly. * What you can make * ・ Bracelet: 2800 yen ・ Strap: 1650 yen ・ Ring: 1300 yen

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It is a workshop [Ruri Kobo] in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture where you can experience making accessories ♪ This plan keeps the flowers in a beautiful state forever ... A herbarium that can be decorated by enclosing the flowers in a special liquid to fulfill such a wish , You can easily make it yourself! The staff will carefully guide you, so feel free to take on the challenge ♪ ~ Experience flow ~ ①Reception We will accept at the reception desk on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village [Ruri Kobo]. Please be sure to tell us your name. ② Select the shape of the bottle Select the shape of the bottle. ③ Put the selected decorations and flowers in the decoration bottle in order with special tweezers. ④ Pour the special silicone oil into the oil bottle. ⑤ Close the lid of the finishing bottle and decorate it with a ribbon ♪ * You can take it home as soon as it is finished without waiting. You can also add natural stones and decorate the tassel as an option. ~ Experience fee ~ 2200 yen (tax included)

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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

At the accessory studio in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, you can make accessories that are perfect for fashionable girls, where the beads and pearls inside the glass dome shine brilliantly every time you walk! ～ Flow of experience ～ ① The reception will be held at [Ruri Kobo] on the 2nd floor of Akita Furusato Village. Please be sure to tell us your name. ↓ ② Select the type and size of the glass dome Select the necklace size, earrings, or earrings. ↓ ③ Select beads in the glass dome and insert them through the holes. There are always more than 20 types of beads. ↓ ④ Select the type of lid Please choose the color of the special lid from gold or silver. ↓ ⑤ Attach the lid with a special bond. Once firmly set, attach the accessory metal fittings to complete it ♪ * What you can make * ・ Earrings or earrings: 1800 yen ・ Necklace (small): 1300 yen ・ Necklace (large): 1500 yen

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• Age 20～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 11:30

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the snowiest areas in Japan. The culture and climate of this region have been nurtured by living with the snow. Clear air, pure water, and the traditions and passion that have been passed down through the generations, brewers brew "Akita Kan-jikomi" sake. Oonogawa Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery located in Omori-machi, Yokote City, which won a gold medal at the National New Sake Tasting Competition this year. Akita sake brewing is created by Akita rice, Akita water, and Akita climate. With an awareness of terroir, you can experience sake brewing from rice planting to rice harvesting at contracted farmers, and from preparation of mash to fermentation, pressing, and bottling. 11:30 Meeting place: Oonogawa Co., Ltd. (Omori-cho, Yokote City, Akita Prefecture) 11:30-13:00 Explanation of the experience content, lunch with a popular rural bento, change of clothes, etc. 13:00-15:00 Move to the contracted farmer's rice field (about 5 minutes walk) Sake rice harvesting experience 15:30-16:00 Sake brewery tour, tasting, and sales event Disband *If you wish, we can introduce you to a pick-up service from Yokote Station. *If you wish, we can introduce you to accommodations and dinner venues in the city.

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• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

A sightseeing tour around Yokote city on an electrically assisted bicycle with a cyclist (bicycle enthusiast) who knows the city inside and out. You can enjoy the seasonal winds, seasonal scenery, and the leisurely flow of time that only a bicycle can provide. Because it is electrically assisted, even those who are not confident in their physical strength can participate with peace of mind. The guide will take you on a reasonable route to make your day fun and memorable. 9:00 / Meet ~ City Tour ~ 12:00 / End

• Age 3～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Snow is fun! Experience making mini kamakura with high-quality snow in Yokote! You can also play in the snow if you wish. Anyone, such as families with children or those who want to experience the snow, can participate. Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture. In Yokote, as a small New Year's event to worship the water god, the "Yokote Snow Festival" is held on February 15th and 16th every year with a history of about 450 years, and there are about 100 kamakura with a height of about 3m throughout the city. It is famous for being made. In addition, about 2,000 "mini kamakura" are made by local people and children every year at the Yokote Minami Elementary School playground and the venue of Janosakigawara, and candles are lit inside at night. Let's make only one original mini kamakura in the world with the snow on the side of the heavy snowfall area, which is the home of such kamakura. After making a mini kamakura, take a hot drink with a hot drink. I will light a candle in the evening on the mini kamakura I made. Participants will also receive a "lighting corps" candle (with a case) and Yokote sweets!

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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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• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

A fun lecture on how to make Yokote Yakisoba, a specialty of Yokote, in a family style. Why do not you experience making Yokote style home-made yakisoba handmade from sauce while learning about the local food culture? Rental Space Wan!'S cooking class starts with making Worcestershire sauce, which is also a key point of Yokote Yakisoba! In our kitchen space, you can master how to make homemade Worcestershire sauce using plenty of fresh tomatoes in Yokote, put it in a storage container and take it home. In fact, a delicious Worcestershire sauce that can be easily handmade! Of course, it comes with a recipe, so you can look back and make as many times as you like after you go home! Let's make Yokote Yakisoba while learning the tips to make delicious using handmade Worcestershire sauce! We will prepare two Yokote local dishes to match the yakisoba, so it's full of volume! Let's enjoy lunch time together ♪ ◆ What is Yokote Yakisoba? Yokote Yakisoba is the gourmet food of Yokote! The difference from regular yakisoba is that each store's unique Worcestershire sauce and soup stock are added to the thick, straight boiled noodles. The toppings are fried eggs and Fukujinzuke instead of pickled ginger, which is unique to Yokote Yakisoba.

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• 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 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Here, at the Yuzawa Ichikawa Ren Lacquer Traditional Craft Museum, we used the “Shinkin” technique that has been used for many crafts since ancient times Japanese lacquerware making You can experience "Shin-Kin" is a technique that directly transfers glossy gold foil and other expressions to lacquerware, giving the product a taste. The design of seasonal flowers and birds on the surface brings out the beauty of the lacquer. Anyone can feel free to participate, so please experience it and complete the original lacquer.

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

Yokote City, Akita Prefecture is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan. Enjoy activities to your heart's content in a world of silver as far as the eye can see. There are a variety of activities such as fast-paced sledding and snowman making, so the whole family, from small children onwards, can enjoy the experience. *Please come with warm clothes, cold weather gear such as gloves and mufflers, and waterproof shoes.