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Authentic Zen & Local Culture Experience from Omaezaki

Welcome to Omaezaki! People from the community around Omaezaki Port have come together to offer you a heartfelt local welcome. In towns across Japan, temples are a familiar part of daily life. On this experience, you will visit a temple that holds deep meaning for the local community. Guided by the head priest, try Zen meditation, learn the proper way to pay your respects, and enjoy a friendly talk offering insight into temple life and Japanese spirituality. Discover mizuhiki, the traditional decorative cord used in Japanese gift-giving, and try crafting your own design. Then experience the powerful rhythm of taiko—deeply connected to Japanese culture—by making your own drumsticks and playing the drums. We will also present a mini live performance by a professional taiko drummer. The performance right before your eyes is truly breathtaking! All of our staff are local residents, so you’ll also enjoy warm connections with the community and a genuine taste of everyday life in Omaezaki.

Authentic Zen & Local Culture Experience from Omaezaki

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Discover Morimachi: Shizuoka’s Little Kyoto w/ Guide & Vehicle

Just a 40-minute ride on a charmingly local train from Shinkansen Kakegawa Station takes you to a hidden gem — a wonderland of Japanese culture that remains undiscovered by many. Moreover there will be no long line to wait. Explore traditional shrines, try your hand at kyudo (Japanese archery) or calligraphy, savor authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen, and admire stunning Japanese pottery. With an English-speaking guide, you can enjoy a relaxed tour filled with cultural experiences and unforgettable memories.

Discover Morimachi: Shizuoka’s Little Kyoto w/ Guide & Vehicle

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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[Ningyo no Miyahide Shizuoka] Hagoita Charm Crafting Experience

At “Ningyo no Miyahide,” centuries of Japanese craftsmanship are lovingly preserved and brought to life. Under the discerning eyes of skilled artisans, carefully selected masterpieces from across Japan are gathered in one refined space. Here, true technique and timeless aesthetic sensibility intertwine, creating an atmosphere where tradition breathes and beauty speaks. Step into this elegant world and discover a rare opportunity to experience the depth, precision, and spirit of Japanese artistry up close — an encounter that lingers long after you leave. ・Light Plan Meeting: 10:00 Duration: 60 minutes (Experience: approx. 45 minutes) Dismissal: 11:00 ・Standard, Premium Meeting: 10:00 Duration: 120 minutes (Experience: approx. 90 minutes) Dismissal: 12:00

[Ningyo no Miyahide Shizuoka] Hagoita Charm Crafting Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Samurai Pick Craft Experience at Yamazaki Metal Factory

You can observe a metalworking factory up close and witness skilled craftsmanship in action. You can create your own SAMURAIPICK, a Japanese sword–shaped metal pick. You can engrave your name or favorite words to make a one-of-a-kind keepsake. You can receive careful guidance from master artisans in Shizuoka. You can join the experience with family, friends, as a couple, or on your own.

Samurai Pick Craft Experience at Yamazaki Metal Factory

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Katazome Dyeing Workshop near Mt. Fuji with Lunch

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture with a private katazome dyeing workshop near Mt. Fuji. Begin your experience at Shin-Fuji Station, where your English-speaking guide will accompany you to a local workshop with round-trip transportation included. Under the guidance of a member of the Fuji Katazome Group, create your own beautiful textile using traditional dyeing techniques and a selection of classic Japanese designs. Enjoy a Japanese bento lunch during the finishing process before revealing your completed artwork and taking home a one-of-a-kind handmade souvenir from your journey in Japan.

Private Katazome Dyeing Workshop near Mt. Fuji with Lunch

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Exclusive Geisha Experience in Atami

Atami (in Shizuoka prefecture) has a long history of being a retreat destination and has attracted many VIPs. Atami still has the largest number of Geisha, more than 70, in Tokai region (central part of Japan). This small-group exclusive experience starts from enjoying a stage show performance, then photo-taking session, followed by exclusive private time to enjoy the hospitality and entertainment of professional Geisha. English-speaking guide accompanies the guests throughout this experience. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a distinct Geisha culture of Atami. Number of the guests is limited to max of 8.

Exclusive Geisha Experience in Atami

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Calligraphy Experience in Shizuoka Fuji and Shizuoka Tea

Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, located at the foot of Mt.Fuji The nearest station, Mishima Station, is about one hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train. The classroom in Susono City is a 15-minute drive from Mishima Station. Mt.Fuji on a clear day. In the “Calligraphy Experience,” participants are given an explanation of the tools used in calligraphy, and begin by rubbing ink with spring water from Mt.Fuji Mt.Fuji. You will be able to experience calligraphy through all five senses, including the smell of the ink and the feel of the brush. We will also teach you how to use a brush so that even beginners can enjoy calligraphy. At the end of the session, participants will enjoy a cup of local Shizuoka tea and take a commemorative photo with their calligraphic works. Please enjoy Japanese culture through calligraphy, Mt.Fuji

Calligraphy Experience in Shizuoka Fuji and Shizuoka Tea

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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A gentle and careful lecture on making the paper.

Our Washi Studio connects its history and produces Japanese paper the old-fashioned way.The origin of this paper is not certain, but one theory is that it has been made since the Heian period (794–1185) and has a history spanning approximately 1,000 years. In the Edo period (1603–1867),Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of this period, used this paper as the official paper of the Tokugawa shogunate. Production of this paper was once discontinued due to the Western paper technology, but it was revived by local volunteers. We cultivate raw materials for the paper while utilizing fallow rice fields. And we consequently use the raw materials to manufacture the paper, developing and selling the products throughout the process.We also actively promote Japanese paper culture by offering hands-on paper-making experiences and studio tours.

Washi workshop in Shizenji

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Mt. Fuji 5th Station

Mt. Fuji 5th Station

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Shiraito Falls (Shiraito no Taki)

Shiraito Falls (Shiraito no Taki)

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Fujisan Sengen Shrine immersed in greenery, Fujinomiya, Japan.

Fujisan Sengen Shrine (Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha)

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Bird's eye view of the Mt. Omuro and surroundings, Japan.

Mt. Omuro

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