THE EXCITING KANSAI
Pickup Tour
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Ise and Kumano Exploring the Culture of Beautiful Prayers and Mystical Nature
Trace the path of prayer and experience the grandeur of nature,the source of faith, and traditional crafts.
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SDGs activity experience tour in Kada/Wakayama and Kamikatsu/Tokushima
SDGs has been much talked about around the world in recent years. But what kind of specific measures are there?
Sometimes they are implemented in a remote mountain area, and sometimes on a small deserted island.
Even if each one is small, they are important initiatives that will connect us to the future.
We offer a trip to learn about and experience them.
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A 3-Day Journey Along the Path of History and Culture: OutliningThe Kansai region, encompassing Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, offers a wealth of culture, history, and immersive experiences.
The highway that starts in Osaka and continues to the western regions (towards Kyushu) is also known as the "Saigoku Kaido," and was an important main route during the Edo period.
On this tour, you will follow this route and visit various famous landmarks along the way.
For travelers seeking a mix of adventure and tranquility, Kansai delivers many opportunities to explore bustling cityscapes, serene gardens, historical sites, and satisfying hands-on activities that allow guests to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and history. -
Retreat to a different side of Kansai: a 3-day journey to discover the origins of food and the natural rejuvenation in Osaka, Hyogo, and Tokushima.Would you like to experience ultimate healing that nourishes both your mind and body, while immersing yourself in Japan's unique culture? We recommend a course that offers both a valuable, delicious culinary experience as well as a retreat that refreshes your entire being.
While many visitors restrict themselves to the larger cities in search of discovering culture and the “must see” destinations, the surrounding areas are filled with hidden gems that deserve spots in your itinerary. There is a slower pace of life and travel in these quaint locations, allowing visitors to leisurely enjoy breathtaking scenery, delve into rich local history, sample the local food culture, all while rejuvenating the body and mind. -
Exploring the Roots of Festivals: A Journey of Understanding Local Bonds and the Preservation of CultureMatsuri, meaning "festival," is one of Japan's most vibrant and culturally significant attractions.
Traditional festivals full of local character have been passed down through generations in each region, with activities ranging from floats (dashi) and food stall options, traditional dances, portable shrine processions (mikoshi), to parades featuring historical costumes.These events rely on the cooperation and teamwork of local communities, strengthening bonds and fostering unity.
Hyogo
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【Hyogo/Numashima】Onokoro cruise around Nushima, the stage of Japanese mythology
This is a one-hour course where you can get a feel for Japan's ancient legends, history, and origins while explaining Japanese mythology and looking at rocks related to it.
After the cruise, enjoy a seafood bowl made with fresh seafood at a restaurant. -
【Hyogo/Harima】Harima's soul food "Hand-stretched somen "Ibo no Ito" factory tour and Japanese food culture experience
This tour will include a tour of the production of "Ibonoito" hand-stretched somen, a specialty product unique to this region with a history of over 600 years, and a visit to "Oimatsu Sake Brewery", a sake brewery in Shiso, which is said to be the birthplace of Japanese sake.
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【Hyogo/Kobe】 In Kobe, the city of pearls, experience pearl gold leafing and processing tour & cruise lunch on a luxury cruise ship 5.0
Kobe is home to many pearl processing workshops, and you can experience gold leafing pearls and tour the processing sites.
The experience location is on board the largest restaurant passenger ship in Japan, representing Kobe. -
【Hyogo/Toyooka】 Countryside experience in the beautiful seaside town of Takeno
Along the coast of Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, there is not only the beautiful color of the sea, but also a variety of geology and topography from the formation of the Sea of Japan to the present day.
In Takeno, a quiet town where old Japanese houses still remain, you can experience a variety of activities that allow you to experience the Japanese countryside. -
【Hyogo/Tamba】 Tamba ware pottery experience where you can experience 850 years of techniques
In a relaxed town where the original Japanese scenery spreads out, you can receive direct instruction from active pottery makers who have inherited traditional techniques.
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【Hyogo】E-bike Cycling Tour in Himeji Castle TownThis is a 3-hour tour that will make you love Himeji even more before and after sightseeing at Himeji Castle.With an electric bicycle, you can easily navigate narrow roads that are difficult to go on by car, or roads that are a bit tiring to walk on.
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【Hyogo】Himeji Bar Hopping TourThis is a bar hopping tour led by a local guide, visiting around three local izakayas,some of which are hidden gems that locals visit and that you wouldn't get to see on your own.Let's enjoy some delicious food and drinks together.
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【Hyogo】Geopark Sea Kayaking AdventureTakeno is a tourist place, surrounded by the sea and mountains. The nature here is abundant all year round. There are many visitors, who come to Takeno to enjoy sea bathing in the summer and delicious Snow crab dish in the winter. In October, 2010 San`in Kaigan Geopark was officially recognized and since then drew tourists` attention.
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【Hyogo】Premium Incense Crafting Experience（Hyogo Kobe Awaji island Ei）At Awaji Baikundo Ei Factory, visitors can enjoy the experience of making incense, a traditional Japanese culture. Experience making your own original incense. The process of kneading and shaping the powder while choosing your favorite fragrance is fun and will increase your familiarity with fragrance.
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【Hyogo】Premium Fragrant Sachet Crafting Experience.Hyogo Awaji islandBlend herbal medicine, such as traditional aromatic woods and spices, to create your desired scent. Once blended, the fragrance is packed into a tasteful Nishijin-ori fabric sachet, completing a refined craft that exudes the sophisticated essence of adulthood.
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【Hyogo】Premium Incense Artisan Experience.Hyogo kobe awaji island EiAwaji Island, the mythical birthplace of Japan, offers a unique incense-making experience in Ei, one of the Ministry of the Environment’s 100 Scenic Fragrance Spots. Create incense sticks shapes, guided by skilled staff for a beginner-friendly process.
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【Hyogo】Beginner Friendly Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Awaji IslandWhen you visit Kansai, be sure to come to Awaji Island and enjoy stand-up paddleboarding! All equipment is free, and you can easily participate with just swimwear and a change of clothes. We'll provide you with a digital copy of your photos and videos for free. You'll also be happy with our free changing rooms and hot showers.
Nara
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Zensho-ji Temple Sermons and Buddhist Rosary(Loose Stone Bracelet) Making Experience
A sermon given by the chief priest of "Ryukazan Zenshoji", which has a history over 550 years.
Some people may find it a bit formal, but sermons convey the teachings of Buddhism in an easy-to-understand manner.
One of the charms of sermons is that you can listen to stories from various perspectives, such as daily events, world news, and topics. Listening to sermons may give you new insights.
After listening to sermons, let's make Buddhist rosary. -
EV Tricycle Three Pagodas Tour
This is the tour you can go around the three pagotas in Ikaruga on a new-age vehicle, an EV three-wheeled motorcycle "Trike".
Let's feel the romance of history by riding through Horyuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, and "Ikaruga no Sato", which has inherited 1,400 years of tradition! -
Handmade Miso & Salt Koji (mold made from rice) Making Experience
Handmade miso & salt koji making experience by the owner of the koji shop. Miso, which contains a variety of nutrients, is attracting attention as a superfood around the world.
Let's make your own miso!
After making miso, make salt koji that can be used in cooking as well. -
Let's go around World Heritage Horyu-ji Temple with Local Guide Included a Lunch or Premium Shaved Ice.
Guided tour to enjoy the world's oldest wooden building "Horyuji" and local gourmet food. At Horyuji Temple, an experienced guide will explain the highlights in an easy-to-understand way.
After the tour, enjoy a local gourmet "Ikaruga's Specialty Tatsuta-age" or "West Nara Premium Shaved Ice" supervised by JAL's international first-class in-flight pastry chef. -
Okugake Pilgrimage Path Tour
15 KM hike through the pristine forest of the Omine Mountains on route to Yoshinoyama.
Features direct participation in authentic Shugendo rituals under the direct guidance of yamabushi priests. -
Yoshino Full Day Cycling + Hiking Tour
A full day tour which takes into account all that the amazing mountain town of Yoshino has to offer.
Our expert local English-speaking guides will give you the best experience possible for a deep dive into the Yoshino region. -
Explore Nature in Yoshino with e-Bike Tour
Explore the rural charm of Yoshino, a place that not many foreigners or even many Japanese people often visit with a local guide.
Enjoy nature with some easy hiking, beautiful waterfalls, and a tranquil lake. -
Wakayama
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E-bike rental service
Renting bicycles is highly recommended for visiting sightseeing spots around Shingu area.
The city area has few ups and downs, making it perfect for cycling.
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Shirasaki Cruise
Departing from the Ohiki fishing port, you can admire the chalky Shirasaki Coast, the limestone beach eroded by waves and Shirasaki Marine Park from the sea. During the cruise, we highly recommend talking with local fishermen who know Yura Town's sea inside out.
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Fish cleaning and sushi making experience
This is an special experience where you can make dried fish from the freshly-caught fish in Yura Town.
The local fishermen will carefully teach you how to dispose of scales, the steps of cleaning, and the various methods of preparing fish for different cuisines. -
Nachikatsuura Tuna Auction Tour
The best raw tuna catch in Japan, (Longline fishing method) Nachi Katsuura.
A guided tour of the auction (bidding method) at the raw tuna market.
Watch the auction (bidding system) with a certified guide from the 1st or 2nd floor of the Katsuura Regional Wholesale Market. -
The experience of Heian period costumes
On this experience tour, you will change into a historically accurate Heian period costume at the Daimonzaka tea house (chaya) and stroll around Kumano Kodo much like the pilgrims of the time.
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Special exhibition of the principal image of the World Heritage Site Fudarakuzanji Temple and explanation of Nachi Pilgrimage Mandala
The sacred deity of this temple is a hidden Buddha and can only be opened to the public 3 times a year, but for clients who participate in our special project can visit and worship the Buddha exclusively.
Inside the temple, there is a demonstration of the pictorial explanation of the Nachi Pilgrimage Mandala, which depicts Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and its surroundings. -
Koza River Cycling Tour
This is a tour course where you can trace the history and feel the atmosphere of the Kozagawa River by bicycle.
Different from visiting here by car and bus, you can take your time biking around, and discover the charm of Koza River.
Stop whenever and wherever you want, and enjoy your unique cycling course around Kozagawa River. -
"Ikada-Kudari" The traditional log rafting in Kitayama river.
Raftsmen, known as 'ikadashi,' who inherit the history and traditional techniques of rafts that are said to date back 600 years, guide visitors to the beautiful valleys of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park.
Osaka
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Sake brewing experience at Naniwa Sake Brewery, which has been in business for over 300 years (includes a souvenir of a bottle of sake!)
There are various processes and human hands involved before sake is completed, and each process affects the taste of the sake.
You will experience the sake manufacturing process. -
Sudate play experience (lunch & souvenir included)
"Sudate Asobi" is a game where you catch fish by entering a net built in a shallow place, and was enjoyed as entertainment for the wealthy in Tokyo Bay during the Edo period.
This is the first activity in western Japan that can only be done in the shallow sea of Hannan! -
Oyster farming experience and oyster hut lunch
This is an experience of separating oysters one by one after being pulled from the sea.
You can enjoy the final process of oyster farming, get to know the producers, interact with the fishermen, and enjoy the special location inside the fishing port. -
Moss terrarium workshop
You can freely create natural scenery or original landscapes by combining moss (6 types) with stones, soil, etc. in a glass container.
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Japan's Indigo Dyeing Experience - Bring Your Own Cloth to DyeYou can experience indigo dyeing, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique.You can dye an item of your choice weighing about 200g.The craftsmen in the studio will support you, so anyone can enjoy it. If you do not have something to dye, you can purchase T-shirts or tote bags at the store. Please contact us in advance if you would like to buy something to dye at the store.
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Bengala Dyeing Board Tie-Dyeing ExperienceBengala Dyeing Board Tie- Dyeing is a dyeing technique in which folded fabric is sandwiched between two wooden boards and then dyed. You can take home a tenugui dyed with a traditional Japanese pattern using Bengala Dyeing Board Tie- Dyeing as a souvenir from Japan.
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Trial diving tour that even inexperienced people can enjoy safelyWe wnat everyone to know about the ocean that teaches excitement and joy to many people! Staff members work hard every day to ensure that you can enjoy diving safely and securely.We also offer diving schools, tours, equipment consultation, equipment sales, miscellaneous goods sales, etc.We sincerely welcome the opportunity to share our passion for the sea and diving.
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Diving in Kansai, Japan for License HoldersEmbark on an unforgettable diving experience designed for certified divers of all levels! Whether you're a beginner looking to gain confidence or an experienced diver seeking new underwater adventures, this tour takes you to some of Japan’s most recommended dive spots.
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