Things to Do

Kansai Region Experiences Facilities

Making a kitchen knife as a traditional craft at Sakai, Osaka - Attaching a handle & sharpening

The Japanese knives from the blacksmithing city Sakai have been attracting attention from all over the world in recent years.

Osaka / Experiences Facilities

Private Charter Flight at Kobe

Emperor Nintoku Mausoleum and Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group Flight Tour

Kobe / Experiences Facilities

Sagano Romantic train

The Trolley train runs through the magnificent nature along the Hozu River.

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

An e-BIKE tour around the Funaya houses

Explore the town of Ine, where a large cluster of Funaya houses stand, on a relaxing ride on an electric bicycle

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

Washoku Home Cooking Machiko

"Washoku," Japan’s unique food culture born in close connection with nature

Osaka / Experiences Facilities

• 8 Apr 2021

  Experience Japanese life through washoku cooking!

  In this class, students will make the most popular Osaka gourmet classic, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Before starting cooking, your washoku instructor-certified teacher will explain about washoku and give students lessons on Japanese ingredients and the cultures of soup stocks in each region.

Japanese Lady Trial Class

The traditional Japanese martial art of the 'naginata,' favored by high-class women such as the wives of samurai and nobility.

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities

Thatch Roof Fuki-kae Experience

Miyama is home to many traditional thatch roof houses.

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

• 29 Mar 2020

  For staying guests only! Learn about people's lives through the 5000 year history/thatch craftsman experience

  Thatch roof houses are houses with roofs made of "kaya," a plant in the Poaceae grass family. They have been used for Japanese homes since long ago, but are rapidly disappearing in recent years due to lifestyle changes and a decline in materials. There are still many well-preserved thatch roof houses built during the Edo period (1603-1867) remaining in nature-rich Miyama, located in the center of Kyoto Prefecture. Miyama is popular for its scenery that changes through the seasons and is known overseas for it's unspoilt Japanese landscape.

Taiza Crab at Kyotango Ryugu Project

Uniquely local cooking experience using exceptionally fresh crabs

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

• 15 Apr 2021

  One-of-a-kind handmade rice bowl with Taiza crabs

  In this program, you can experience cooking a "female snow crab rice bowl" inspired by a fisherman's meal. The first step is to boil the crab in soup made with Taiza sea salt. Once boiled, the crab is broken down into smaller pieces using your hands or scissors.

Awaji Puppet Theatre & Bunraku Viewing

Puppet shows that began as Shinto rituals in Awaji Island are spreading throughout Japan!

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities

Sumo Wrestling Museum Kehayaza

The historic Katsuragi City, is the birthplace of the Japanese spirit.

Nara / Experiences Facilities

Ama hut Satoumian

Sharing a moment in the lives of Ama divers in Shima and Toba where they still work actively.

Mie / Experiences Facilities

Experience kitchen knife sharpening and iron forging

Traditional Japanese kanamono metalwork is produced across the nation

Hyogo / Experiences Facilities

• 29 Mar 2020

  Loved by professionals both in Japan and around the world

  This tour will take you to two kanamono foundries to experience knife sharpening and iron forging, giving you a glimpse into Japan’s commitment to craftsmanship. Along the way, enjoy tasting Japanese sake at a visit to Inami Shuzo Co., Ltd., the only sake brewery in Miki City.

Canoeing Down the Kozagawa River

Go kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature.

Wakayama / Experiences Facilities

• 25 Jun 2021

  Go kayaking in Kozagawa river looking at beautiful scenery created by nature

  Once you thoroughly practice, you are finally ready to go kayaking down the river. All the courses for beginners have gentle currents so you can fully enjoy the grand scenery of the Kozagawa river as much as you want when you kayak downstream. The water is so transparent you can see the bottom of the river so if you are lucky, you can see some fish!

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution

A place to learn prevention and gain readiness against natural disasters.

Kobe / Experiences Facilities

• 18 Oct 2023

  Visit The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution to Equip Yourself with Disaster Preparedness via Hands-on Experience!

  Rewind to January 17, 1995, when the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake struck with the city of Kobe at the epicenter. This unprecedented catastrophe wreaked havoc on one of Japan’s major cities, leading to the establishment of The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution. The institution keeps the below four floors across two buildings, aimed at passing on the lessons and experiences of the disaster to future generations.

Kyoto Oharibako

Experience making traditional Japanese hairpins.

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

Kyo Karakami Experience Karamaru

Experience of making Kyoto traditional crafts, “Kyo Karakami”.

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

Ama hut Osatsu Kamado

Sharing a moment in the lives of Ama divers in Shima and Toba where they still work actively.

Mie / Experiences Facilities

Osaka Duck Tour

Views of Osaka’s cityscape from land and water on this one-of-a-kind tour.

Osaka / Experiences Facilities

La Collina Omihachiman

The flagship store of Taneya Group where their grand romance and story unfolds.

Shiga / Experiences Facilities

Sanken-Cha Tea Experience

The culture of tea, formerly a social tool limited to the upper classes, changed over time as tea became a drink for the masses

Shiga / Experiences Facilities

Kashikojima Espana Cruise

After a cruise around Ago Bay on a luxury boat, take the Pearl Model Factory tour.

Mie / Experiences Facilities

Ninja Museum of Igaryu

A museum that conveys the secrets of ninja wisdom and skills.

Mie / Experiences Facilities

yatuhasian・sisyuyakata

A facility where visitors can experience Kyoto culture and sweets with more than 20 hands-on activities, such as making Nama-Yatuhasi (fresh Yatuhasi-mochi).

Kyoto / Experiences Facilities

Dotonbori Kukuru Konamon Museum

The entertainment museum where you can "Make, Understand, and Learn" about Takoyaki.

Osaka / Experiences Facilities

• 18 Sep 2022

  17 Best things to do in Osaka, Japan

  The metropolis, Osaka, is full of tourist / gourmet spots, it is hard to choose from. Here is our recommendation for first-time visitors to Osaka, a comprehensive list of appealing sight-seeing spots, gourmet eateries, inns, souvenir shops and events.

Harvest Hill

A nature-filled, hands-on agricultural park where visitors can enjoy interaction with flowers and animals.

Osaka / Experiences Facilities