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Cultural Activities in Japan
infomapJAPAN will introduce various Cultural Activities that take you to places such as workshops or a typical Japanese home, which are not intended for tourists, so you can have authentic experiences. There are a wide range of unique hands-on cultural programs, in which you can become a samurai or a ninja, or learn how to make sushi from a professional chef. A certified tour guide/interpreter will translate artisans' and teachers' explanations, so you can have more profound understanding. While visiting Japan, experience and discover so much more besides sightseeing!
* For any inquiries about listed tours, please contact the hosting travel agency, HEJ (H.I.S. Experience Japan) linking from the tour name or More details on each program.
At Home with Mrs. Shinobu Would you like to visit a typical Japanese home and enjoy the company of a Japanese family?
Schedule : Shop at a local supermarket for the ingredients for lunch-> Walk to Mrs. Shinobu's house-> Cook lunch-> Have lunch-> Participate in a tea ceremony
Schedule : Take a bus to the dojo “Seiryukan" -> Lecture about the Japanese warrior code and Ninja-> Use real weapons -> Return to Hikarigaoka Station by bus
Samurai Armor Worshop Do you want to put on an armor and a helmet in the middle of Tokyo?
In this program, you will not only wear them and have your photos taken, You will also learn how to fight while wearing them and about weapons used during the samurai era.
Price : Adult: ¥65,000 Note : Shown price is for per group (up to 5 people, 12 years old or older) More details
Schedule : See master's demonstration->Blow glass->Let the wind chime cool down->Learn history and explanation of wind chirm painting->Paint the wind chime
Schedule : Explanation on how to write characters using brush and ink->Write down the characters you have chosen->Guided tour of Sensoji Temple and its surroundings
Schedule : Go to the Washi shop together-> Explanation on Washi materials and paper-making process-> Washi making-> Explanation on the history of the shop
-> Leave shop with your hand-made Washi -> walk to the Museum of Kites->Explanation on history of kites->Tour the Museum->Kite-making
Schedule : Short explanation about the materials to be used->Paint your own Yuzen scarf->Listen to a a short lecture on Yuzen art->Have a short tour of the studio and see the exhibition->Receive your Yuzen scarf
CHIRIMEN WORKS Make Original Accessories with Antique Kimono Quilt.
Schedule : See teacher's work and choose what you want to make -> Learn history of antique quilt and teacher's history -> Make a chirimen works that you chose
Schedule : Explanation of Dojo rules of decorum->Explanation of basics and practice->Performance by instructor->Practice with general students (one-to-one basis)->take photos->Clean up Dojo->Cook lunch->Take lunch
Schedule : Preparation at a tea ceremony room-> Briefing & Relish aroma hot water-> Relish Han-kaiseki-> Chaji (Take Usucha, or thin powdered green tea, and Koicha, or thick powdered green tea)-> Make Matcha, powdered green tea, by yourself-> Q&A
The World of Japanese Calligraphy You might have seen Chinese characters, or kanji, but have you ever tried to write your name using them?
Schedule : Learn history and form of Kanji (Chinese character)->Learn preparation->Grain the ink stone->Teacher write model of your favorite Kanji-> Write by yourself->The teacher corrects your writing->Write your favorite kanji on the fan->The teacher write your name in Kanji
Sumi-e Painting Appreciate Japanese stillness by leisurely painting "sumi-e"
Schedule : Experience sumi-e painting and also try Japanese green tea and confectionery. With these opportunities available at the workshop "Nihon no Kaze", you can experience many aspects of traditional Japanese culture.
Schedule : In this session, you will learn the history and use of incense in Japan, and then participate in an incense ceremony.
you will also make your original incense sachet which is going to be a great gift from Japan.
- hiking Nikko with the cherry blossoms blooming!
Do you want to go hiking with the view of nice cherry blossoms, beautiful Lake Chuzenji and Mt.Nantai? JR EAST will offer a English hiking map and a badge for memory on May 8th(Sat.). if you have time to go to Nikko area on that day, why don't you try approx. 2 hours of hiking? This experience will add another good memory to your stay in Japan.
More details, check out Hiking Nikko. Date:2010/04/20
- More maps are available!
In our "iNFOMAP JAPAN 2010" publication, you will see more regional maps of Kanazawa City and central Tokyo including Ginza, Ikebukuro, Odaiba. They are now available on the website too. Check our sitemap to see a list of maps. Date:2010/02/03
Accommodation!! - Find Hotels in Japan From recommended online resource - Agoda.com