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Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility

Izu Crafthouse

4.5

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka prefecture Ito city Omuro Kogen 8-531

This glass making experience facility in Omuro Highland, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the sea. One can choose from four experiences including glass blowing, glass beads, decorative beads and sandblasting, and create a one-of-a-kind item under the instructors’ tuition. Time required depends on the course, from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Aside from glass blowing, each of the experiences allows one to take home their finished item. Prior bookings get priority. Pets can be brought in if they are in a pet carrier or pet cart.

伊豆でガラス吹き体験をし、オリジナルのコップが楽しく作れます。体験の後に食べるソフトクリームは格別な味でした。
Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 1165-9

The Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center sells and displays local specialty products from Miyajima such as wooden ladles, Miyajima carvings, and pieces made on a potter’s wheel or lathe. The center is located about one minute on foot from Miyajima Pier in Miyajima Town, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Aided by experienced craftsmen, tourists can have a go at making their own Miyajima carvings or wooden ladles, or even try making some momiji manju cakes. An ideal gift and souvenir of your time here. Advance booking is required for the hands-on activities which last for about one hour.

My sister and I heard that you could learn how to make manju (a sweet cake filled with a sweet filling) for about $8.00. When we went inside after disembarking from the ferry, we asked when the...
Miyako Taiken Craft Village

4.0

21 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Pref. Miyakojimashi Hirara Higashinakasonezoe 1166-286

Miyako Taiken Craft Village is located within the Miyakojima City Botanical Garden. Visitors can try their hand at one of nine different activities, including woodcarving, pottery-making, shell-work, making local cuisine, riding Miyako ponies, and making traditional Miyako-jima textiles, providing a rich and in-depth experience of Miyako-jima and other Okinawan handicrafts and traditions. Entrance to the Botanical Gardens is free; prices for Craft Village activities vary depending on the individual activity undertaken.

沖縄旅行では、ジェルキャンドルを作るのがお決まりになっているのですが、ホテルになかったので調べてこちらへ訪問しました。広い敷地内に、様々な工房が点在しています。ジェルキャンドルの体験では、優しいおばさまが6才の子にも分かりやすく、丁寧に教えてくださいました。次の旅行でもまた伺いたいと思います。
Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Nishikujosugatacho 7

A disaster prevention center located an eight-minute walk from Kintetsu Railway Jujo Station. In this interactive facility, you can look, listen, touch, and experience the actions you need to take and the knowledge you need to have during a disaster. The center offers half day programs which teach you what you might experience and what you should do under wind speeds of 32 meters per second, or what the horizontal shakings of earthquakes in the range of JMA Seismic Intensity four to seven feel like. There's also an open exhibit area where you can experience a simulated urban flood; and get in the Hiei, a helicopter actually used by the Kyoto City aerial firefighting brigade and try a realistic helicopter flying simulation.

All exhibition in Japanese Staff nice but communication was not too effective Most interesting is earthquake and strong wind simulator at ground floor Prepare to wait - many student groups will...
Teidagagama

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Miyakojima-shi Ueno Shinzato 1214

This pottery is located along Prefectural Route 235 across from Shigira Bay Country Club on southern Miyako Island. It is attached to the sundries shop Nangoku Zakka Tida, which sells original merchandise such as their Miyakojima Beach T-shirts, and to the cafe Shima Cafe Tonkaraya, which serves lunches featuring Miyako beef and pork. Its works, which are all made with local clay and local glazes, are an original take on arayachi (unglazed Tsuboya ware). They are best known for their cheerful smiling shisa figurines. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities such as shisa making and candle making. All activities require a reservation made at least one day in advance.

シーサーの絵付け体験キッズスペースもあり子供づれもOK もちろん子供も絵付け体験できます！！我が家は家族五人で絵付けしました。
Uji City Municipal Tea House Taihoan

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Togawa 2

This authentic tearoom was built for the purpose of promoting Uji tea and popularizing Japanese tea ceremony. In addition to serving delicious Uji tea, it also offers tea-serving experiences. While usucha (weak matcha tea), sencha (medium-grade green tea), and gyokuro (high-grade green tea) can be enjoyed without a reservation, some of the teahouse's offerings including all tea ceremony experiences require a reservation made three days in advance. Make sure to check which offerings require reservation ahead of time.

We came here to do the traditional tea ceremony that was recommended in Lonely Planet. It wasnt the easiest place to find and unfortunately the experience didnt live up to our expectations. It was...
Maiko and Oiran Experience Kokoro Hanashizuku

4.5

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Miyagawasuji 3-273

"Located in Miyagawa-cho, one of Kyoto's ""Hanamachi"" geisha districts, this shop lets you dress up as a maiko or oiran. To create even more authenticity in the experience, the shop is a renovated Kyoto machiya, once frequented by true maiko. The shop still preserves the original machiya aesthetic, with the aura of the Hanamachi filling every space. They have a variety of plans, including a basic studio photography session, guided walking tour, riksha rides in maiko outfit, and more. The chance to try on some new and luxurious clothing for a whole new you in oiran (courtesan) experience course is also popular"

This was one of my favorite experiences in Japan. I looked at several maiko photo studios. After I saw the photos from this one, I didn’t even consider anything else. I chose the Oiran style because...
Iga Kumihimo Kumi no Sato

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Igashi Uenomarunouchi 116-2

This store of traditional Iga braid-making is located on the eastern side of Iga Ueno Park. You can experience kumihimo braiding first-hand at the facility. If you make a reservation, it is possible to make either a key holder or bracelet. Using a marudai (round stand frame for making kumihimo), you will be able to make your own Iga kumihimo in about 20 to 30 minutes. On the second floor, there are historical materials that introduce traditional crafts that represent Mie Prefecture such as Iga-yaki ware and Ise-katagami (type of paper stencil for dyeing textiles). In addition, they also exhibit and sell original kumihimo goods including sashes for kimono, scarves, and dolls made from kumihimo.

Was here Iga for a minimum conference so a visit to the museum was a must. Lovely space for someone not familiar with the craft of Japanese braiding. The gift shop has some lovely examples of...
Kitsune no Yomeiri Yashiki

3.5

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Higashikambaragunagamachi Tsugawa 3501-1

This is a tourist facility in Tsugawa, Aga, Higashi Kanbara, Niigata Prefecture, famous for kitsunebi (floating orbs of light). Every year on the third of May exhibitions and local souvenirs on the theme of “Tsugawa Fox’s Marriage Procession” are displayed and sold. “Tsunagawa Fox’s Marriage Procession” is an event where the bride imitates the movements of a fox while walking along a night road, reproducing marriage processions of the Edo period. Inside the hall visitors can see a reproduction diorama, enjoy making a fox mask and a fox makeup experience.

津川の、常浪川と阿賀野川の合流部にあります。駐車場はありますが、停められる台数は少ないです。昔、代官所があった所の跡地に建てられたそうです。休日はツアーの団体さん訪れ、一過性ですが混雑する時間帯があります。入場は無料です。一階は売店と軽食スタンドがあります。二階は大広間があり、狐の嫁入りに関する資料が幾つか展示されています。三階には展望室があります。軽食スタンドは、団体さんの弁当作...
Shisa Pottery Experience Workshop Ryukyu Kiln

4.0

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Kunigami-gun Nakijin Mura Imadomari 612-2

At this workshop adjoining a cafe overlooking the deep blue ocean of Okinawa, you can learn about, make, and purchase shisa statues - local Okinawan house guardian deities and charms against bad luck. While taking in a view of the sea, you can have fun painting a shisa, making your own shisa from a ball of clay, or using an electric potter's wheel to make traditional Okinawan yachimun pottery, all without the need for a reservation!

私が行ったときにはお客さんが4人ぐらいいたのに、スタッフは1人しかいませんでした。そして、手本を参考にして作るのですが、良いお手本がありませんでした。
Seki Hamono Museum

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gifu Pref. Sekishi Oze 950-1

Blade making a traditional industry in Seki City, and this complex is all about them. They sell Cutler Sanshu scissors, kitchen knives designed with Japanese swordmaking technology, and more. There is a knife museum on the premises, displays of Japanese swords and about the history of sword making in Japan, and a Japanese sword training area. They hold numerous workshops, and with advance booking, you can try training with Japanese swords, watch an Iaido (sword drawing) demonstration, try putting scissors together, or get your photo taken dressed in a kimono.

圧巻の日本刀鍛練の実演、刀の製作工程について展示され、日本刀や刃物について学ぶ事が出来ます。海外からのお客様も多いようで、着物を着て刀を持って写真が取れるようです。直営店らしく高品質の爪切り、包丁などが良心的な価格で販売されていました。
Castle Manai

4.0

17 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Ishikawa Pref. Housugunanamizumachi Kawajima I Of 61-1

A hotel with a bathhouse also available to non-guests located a five minute drive from JR Anamizu Station. As its name implies, the hotel looks like a Japanese castle from the outside, and all guest rooms have a sweeping ocean view of Anamizu Bay. The hotel's vaunted bathhouse also boasts this gorgeous view and has a lie down bath, jacuzzi, and a bath filled with a monthly changing bath blend. The bathhouse' bedrock bath is only available to women and may be used on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The hotel serves food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients; the dancing charcoal grilled oysters, an Anamizu specialty, are a particular draw. You can also enjoy seasonal Noto flavors like abalone, Noto beef, and local liquors.

I currently live and work in Tokyo, so a visit to the coast is one thing, but Anamizu, close to Noto raises the bar, this sleepy little place is worth exploring and Castle Manai is a great base, nice...
Shippo Art Village

4.0

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Amashi Shippouchoutoshima Jusanwari 2000

A cloisonne ware museum and classroom standing along Prefectural Route 79 in Toshima Jusanwari Shippo-cho, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture. Here visitors can experience the world of cloisonne ware. The facility contains exhibits displaying cloisonne ware pieces and tools used in their making. In the facility's studio, moving exhibits show how cloisonne ware is made and visitors can try making cloisonne ware themselves. The facility also has a cafe and a shop selling cloisonne ware.

名鉄木田駅を降りて、そこから暫く歩き寄りました。『陶磁胎七宝焼の世界』という企画展が開催されていて様々な七宝焼が解説とともに展示していて七宝焼のことを知ることができ良かったです◯
Daigo Oyaki Gakkou

4.0

17 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ibaraki Pref. Kujigundaigomachi Maginochi 2469

An activity facility and shop located in Daigo Town, Kuji County, Ibaraki Prefecture. Here visitors can watch as skilled professionals make oyaki buns, a beloved local dish made by farming families in Daigo Town, and purchase these fresh-made, tasty finger foods. The facility also offers short oyaki making classes. Made with miso and other ingredients stuffed in a buckwheat flour dough and fried on a griddle, those participating in the facility's oyaki making classes can make their very own oyaki bun. Class participants can make either an apple or a kabocha squash oyaki; no reservations are required for groups of 10 or less.

茨城県大子町にあるおやきのお店、大子おやき学校へ。こちらは廃校を利活用した場所。中では懐かしいおやきの製造販売を行っています。今回はおやきのセットと単品をいくつか。いろんな味が楽しめます。
Churakaji Okinawa Art Experience

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Makishi 3-2-50

Churakaji Okinawa Art Experience is a hands-on studio where you can experience making various Okinawan arts and crafts without booking. There are plenty of hands-on options such as making Ryukyu glass and glass beads, painting shisa (Okinawan lions) or making a decorated music box, and the price is reasonable. Work you have done can be taken home with you. Glasswork and the trendy “EM ice cream” are also sold. The barrier-free studio is accessible for wheelchairs or similar.

旅行の醍醐味は、グルメや景観を楽しむだけではありません。地元の文化を体験することは、心に残るものです。こちらでは、沖縄シーサーの絵付けが体験できます。
Kyoto Oharibako: Tsumami Zaiku Workshop

4.5

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kita-ku Murasakinoshimomonzencho 25

If you admire the Japanese kimono and beautiful things, go to this store and take their class. We had such a good time creating our own hair ornament. The instructor didnt really speak any English...
Okegawa City Benibana Furusato Hall

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Saitama Okegawa Kano 419-1

This hall explores what the area was like nearly 100 years ago. Not only can you see and touch the building but you can also experience what life was like for those who lived back then. In the main building in the center of the facility you can try hometown cooking carefully made with traditional techniques and local ingredients that warms the heart including hand-made udon and soba noodles. In the studio building you can try hands-on lessons including making ceramics and pulling udon.

手打ちそばくらいでなにもないけど、古民家の庭に座っているとゆったりとした時間が流れる。梅が咲いている。
Noto Marine Center

3.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ishikawa Pref. Housugunnotochou Otsusaka 3-47

This exhibition and experience center is located in Ossaka, Noto, Hosu District of Ishikawa Prefecture. Annexed to the Kujukuri Bay, one of the scenic views in the Noto Peninsula National Park, this center displays and nurtures many of the creatures living in the bay. Visitors are welcome to study marine life through the touch pool where you can interact with live starfish or anemones, through observing the sea life in the vicinity, creating crafts from seashells, making sea salt or going snorkeling.

係りの方がいろいろ説明してくださったので、とても有意義、楽しい時間を過ごせました。係りの方の説明があるとないとではおそらくだいぶ違うかとは思います。時間がない方はマリンシアターは割愛してもいいかもしれません。ヒトデが裏返しても元に戻る様子など、子どもが見たら喜ぶようなことがたくさんあります。
Izumo Kanbe no Sato

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Matsue-shi Obacho 1614

"This experiential facility was set up to contribute to improving civic culture. You will be able to experience the folklore and folk culture deeply related to the history of the Izumo region, as well as traditional crafts that are rarely seen today. The park consists of a folk tale center, craft center and a natural forest that makes the most of the surrounding local forest, allowing visitors to reaffirm the splendor of Izumo at each facility. In the folk tale center, which is a reproduction of an old private house, the latest video technology is used to screen ""Hoichi the Earless"" by the great writer of the Meiji period (1868-1912), Yakumo Koizumi. In the adjoining craft hall, you can enjoy five kinds of experiences such as weaving, rattan craft, pottery, woodwork and Japanese papermaking."

この神戸の里は、体験を楽しめるスポットです。風土記の丘に隣接していて、民話を聴ける民話館や、工芸館では、機織りや、陶芸、和紙てまりなどを作る体験ができます。散策を楽しめる自然の森もありますが、訪れたときは、雨だったので、散策は行きませんでした。
Shimanto Gakusha

3.5

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Shimantoshi Nishitosanakaba 408-1

This experience-based learning facility is located on the side of National Route 441 in Nishitosanakaba, Shimanto City. Located in a renovated former elementary school, it offers accommodations that include guest rooms inside converted classrooms and a bungalow. It offers a variety of river-based activities to enjoy including canoeing, fishing, river hiking, snorkeling, and more. There are also exclusive programs such as stargazing parties just for people staying at the facility.

廃校を利用した施設で着替えオールを持って、5Ｋｍほど上流にワゴン車で移動します。河原で簡単な講習を受けた後、カヌーに乗り川を下ります。途中数か所流れが速い瀬があり、1度転覆しましたが水面から大自然を見上げむしろ爽快な気分でした。