Okunoto Salt Farm Village: The traditional agehama salt making technique・The only place in Japan that uses a traditional salt making technique known as ‘agehama’・ Experience this production method for yourself・ A 2-hour experience course costs 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children・ The salt flavored ramune soda and salted potatoes are also delicious
Exciting make-your-own-jeans experience at "Betty Smith", Okayama・You can make your own original jeans at the home of Japan-made jeans, Kojima.・Japan's first ladies' jeans manufacturers: "Betty Smith".・The jeans-making experience takes about an hour for only ¥7700 per person.
Meditation amid the greens of Seirinji Temple in Wakura Onsen・Tranquility in the bamboo forest, a greenish space gorgeously instagrammable・Experiencing Shakyo (sutras copying) and Zazen (Zen meditation)・Great if visited while touring Shichi Fukujin (Seven Lucky Gods).
Takaoka Kanaya Machi Toyama The town of time-honored houses of Takaoka's copperware artisans・Takaoka Kanaya Machi has rows of houses that remind us of the good old days of Meiji and Taisho.・The township of artisans, stretching some 500 meters long, abounds in a rich atmosphere.・Thousand-latticed houses; old private houses where you can experience fixing your own accessories.
Let's challenge Boso Futomaki Matsuri Sushi in Rakudokai・Boso Futomaki Matsuri Sushi Roll is colorful and cute.・A popular family dish served on festive occasions, also a favorite Bento item.・You can learn how to prepare a variety of them at local cooking classes.
Nail-Making Experience in Niigata Sanjo・Town of blacksmiths since the Edo Era・Genuine experience in nail-making at Blacksmith Training Hall・Fees for 1-Hour Nail-making Experience: Adult ¥500 Junior high school students and younger ¥250
TSUMAMIDO Easy to make! Experience Tsumami, the best souvenir of Japan trip· The Japan’s only material store of "Tsumami” transmitted from the Edo Period.· It also sells accessories of Tsumami arranged in Contemporary style.· 90 mitutes Tsumami workshop is available for 3800 yen.
Daio Wasabi Farm: A wonderful scenic spot with free entry• Japan’s largest wasabi farm can be found in Azumino, Nagano• Famous as a location spot for Akira Kurosawa’s movie, "Dreams" • In summer, wasabi is covered to protect it from sunshine
Rawanbuki: Become a dwarf under the 4m high Fuki plant・The only place in Japan to see giant Fuki・Only from mid-June to mid-July・A famous ingredient from Ashoro
Fishing Experience: No Equipment Required! Savor fresh tempura from your catch.・No equipment necessary, easy fishing experience: 2500 yen. ・Catch fresh "chika," a 10-15cm long Japanese sea smelt. ・Fresh tempura is prepared with the fish that you catch.
Konbu drying experience, take a peek in to the lives of konbu fishermen!・Join in with a konbu fishing family, where you can experience konbu drying ・An experience program that allows you to take a peek into local lifestyles ・There are souvenirs too! A bag of dried konbu
The Beach Mom Local Cooking Experience Learn the local cuisine from a fisherman's wife・Cooking class with local mothers・Menu consists of 4 dished Items vary according to season・Listen to a deep discussion of customs and other topics
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