Kansaiで楽しめるユニークなアクティビティ

Information This class experience is scheduled to end in June on Airbnb.It is famous classroom both domestically ＆ internationally, and will continue to exist in Osaka ＆ Kyoto.Thank you to everyone at Airbnb. Many customers have made reservations for May 2024. Our classrooms are famous, and we have 6 classrooms in Osaka & Kyoto. Kyoto class (advance request) If Kyobashi Class (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another class. Both are tea rooms. Other classrooms. Osaka Honmachi class,Shitennoji class,Hirakata class. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) Experience is experience. Tea room is Tea room.Depending on the location, there may be an additional charge for using the tea room. The organizer will not be held responsible for any trouble or injury that may occur during the experience.

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and izakaya. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. Unlike the other 'regular' food tours, you will be the one to choose which dish you'd try and order them by yourself in Japanese! We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas, and they have no English signs or menus. By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE (For drinks and food, it’s usually in the range of 1000 to 2500 yen pp/place.) Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

大阪市出身の私が行う このはしご酒ツアーは、外国人とお酒を飲みながら自然な英会話を楽しめます！ 三つのスペシャルな角打ち（酒屋さんで飲むこと）に足を運び、値段と質にうるさい大阪人が愛するお店を外国人と一緒に楽しみましょう！ 伝統的な角打ちからモダンな角打ちまでの三つのお店に出向き、たくさんの地元の人たちに囲まれて美味しすぎる食べ物やお酒は格別！ 世界中の外国人のお客様と自然な英会話をお酒と料理でご一献！一般的な英会話よりカジュアルな会話を楽しみましょう。 メニュー: お値段一例 生ビール390円 地酒300〜500円 料理100円〜500円 いくつかの角打ちでは、お店の地酒セレクションのなかからテイスティングを楽しんでいただきます。もちろんそのお酒に合う美味しいおつまみもお忘れなく！ もし気に入ったお酒が見つかればボトルをお土産として購入していただくことも可能です！ ご一緒に文化の違いなどをお話しして、あなたのライフスタイルを学ばさせてください！ その他の留意事項 食べ物と飲み物はツアー料金に含まれていません！ 歩きやすい靴が望ましいです。 もし嫌いな食べ物や制限がある場合でもお気軽にお声掛けください！あなたが食べれるものを注文いたします。

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do and eat here, as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city, Osaka!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A FOOD TOUR, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka being as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour, which might make you hungry :-) Therefore try not to come join my Experience with empty stomach).

It's beautiful and fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit. We also go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll feel relaxed from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. In Nara Park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600 yen entrance fee), a few people visit Nigatsudo Hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there, so it's a little bit of exercise. While we cycle around Nara Park, we will see many deer. There are 1,200 deer in the park. And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! It's downhill from Nigatsudo Hall to the station, but it's easy to return! If it rains hard, we'll get our raincoats and walk around the park. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

【About booking】 ※If there isn't opened date/time you want, please ask me ※To experience sharpening knives, I need to confirm to the shop, and might ask you to reschedule in case the shop can't have us. ※We need to order your knives in advance (knife type / engravings), so please answer to the message you get after booking from me ASAP. ※We can't change knife types or engravings after we order. 【In this tour】 Go to the knife museum to learn about histories of Japanese knives and see how Japanese kitchen knives are made. You'll be surprised by the number of knives there. Move to a knife shop to learn how to sharpen a knife and sharpen your knife. Also forge handles by yourself after learn from a professional. At the end of the tour, you get your own kitchen knife with your name on it. You'll get excited sharpening knives! If you sharpen knives regularly and correctly, you can use them for over 10 years. 【Choose one from below】 #1. Santoku knife(all-purpose) #2. Petit knife(fruits knife) #3. Deba knife(for dressing a fish) #4. Yanagiba knife(for sashimi and sushi) 【Other cautions】 ※ Lefthand users pay ¥5,000 extra for knife #3 and #4 to the factory on site to make a left-handed knife Other things to note If there is no opened date and time which you want to join, please ask me

" Book Binding Workshop" 1. select book cover ( you can choose from our collection of old kimono textile / old cloth textile / varieties of fabrics ) 2. stitch the interior pages of the book by hand 3. cut the edge of the book to size 4. measure the book cover & other materials 5. set and arrange all paper and make book cover 6. assemble the interior of the book and book cover 7. press by hot iron with candle 8. use pressing tools to press book 9. glue on the cover of the book -finish- Other things to note: - If you are book lovers, we are happy to offer another class FOR BOOK LOVERS, class including FULL experience like Embossing ( please check another workshop of tsutomu ! - If you'd try Japanese Original book style , we reommend STAMPBOOK class. ( please check another workshop of tsutomu ! - If you are the family, we are very welcome. Under 5years old children might be difficult to have standard corse. In that case, KIMONO SKETCHBOOK class would be better ( please check another workshop of me, yoko !

Kyoto Samurai Experience は、古都京都にて、本物の刀をつかった武士道体験ができるアクティビティです。 昔の日本の剣・禅に対する考え方や、武士道・サムライを学ぶだけでなく、現代に於ける日々の私生活や行動に活かせる発見や学びが少しでも多く感じて貰えるよう、 五感を使い、観て触れて感じて頂ける体験になっています。 アクティビティ内容 ー型ー 色々な歴史を聞き学ぶ事も大切なことですが、日本刀を実際にどう使うのか？切るというのはどういうことなのか？という疑問は体験して頂かないと分からないことです。 まず最初のステップとして、木刀で型の練習をしていただき、斬り方を学んでいただきます。 ー試し切りー 次に実際の日本刀を手に取り、ゴザを斬って頂きます。真剣を使ってものを斬るという体験は、なかなか触れることの無い貴重な体験ですので、さらに深い理解を得て頂くことができます。 ー禅ー 世界でも広まっている「禅」ではありますが、「剣禅一如」というように日本刀と禅は切っても切れない関係であります。 その実は、剣で肉体を鍛え、禅で精神を鍛え、健全な身体に健全な心が宿るという相互関係から来ております。 また現代に於きましては、一つのメンタルコントロールやヒーリングとしての役割にもなり、 私生活に於きましても活用して頂くきっかけになればと思います。 その他の留意事項 動きやすい服と靴でご参加ください。

体験を始める前に、ショーケースにある当店オリジナルの和菓子をお見せいたします。 その後、普段お客様には公開していない工房にご案内します。 まずは和菓子の材料、道具、モチーフ、技法等に関して詳しく説明させていただきます。 そして、基本の作り方について段階的にお見せしますので、お客様にも何度か練習をしてもらってから和菓子作りをしていただきます。 和菓子作りの基本的なスキルだけでなく、和菓子に見られる日本の伝統的な色についての説明や、どのようにして和菓子で四季を表現しているかについての説明もいたします。 お客様自身のペースに合わせた体験を行いますので、安心して和菓子作りを楽しむことができます。 比較的難しい技法に関しては私のほうからお手伝い致しますのでご安心ください。 必要に応じて体験中の撮影等も引き受けますので、お気軽にお申し付けください。 体験所要時間は40分で、和菓子を作り終えたら、抹茶をお出しいたしますのでご自身の和菓子と共に召し上がりながら、楽しくお話いたしましょう。 また、和菓子のテイクアウトにも対応致しますので、その際はお気軽にお声がけください。 体験で使用する原材料は、小豆、白いんげん豆、砂糖、山芋、寒天、自然素材による食用色素です。また、卵黄や米粉を使用する場合がございますが、事前に連絡いただければ別途対応致します。 その他の留意事項 体験後、抹茶（価格に含まれます）を提供致しますので、体験を通して作ったお菓子と一緒に食べることができます。また、和菓子には野菜や植物由来の自然な食用色のみを使用しますのでご安心ください。

この体験を通じて「サムライ」について深く学ぶことができます。 剣道や刀について学ぼう。 適切なトレーニング用品を着用し、武家のような本物の刀を手に入れましょう。 剣を正しく扱い、物を切り取るという経験は、残りの人生で忘れられない経験になります。 こちらの体験には次のものが含まれ ます。1. 剣道の基本を学ぼう 2.道具を使って剣道テクニックを実践する 3. 1分間のケンドバトル 4.剣の使い方を学ぼう 5.本物の刀で巻かれた畳の切り取り 6.ケンゴの刀術を鑑賞しましょう。 クライアントの先生のKengoさんは、熟練したKendoプレーヤーで、3歳でKendoを始め、日本トーナメントで3位を獲得しました。 私はケンドのスキルと知識に非常に自信を持っています。 この体験を通じて武士の文化を学ぶことができます。 この体験の主なイベントは、日本の剣を使った畳のカットです。 Kengoさんが慎重なガイダンスを提供しますのでご安心ください。 動画や写真撮影も喜んでお手伝いさせていただきます。 ご不明な際にはお気軽にはご連絡頂ければと思いますと思います。 16歳未満の子供はこの体験で本物の剣を使用することはできません。

You can join this tour from Kyoto, Osaka or Nara. The location is at countryside, so please check the logistics in advance. Our experience includes: • Organic farm tour • Tea picking → tea tempura • Educational factory visit • Tea flight (3 different cultivars of Sencha & Matcha) with sweets • Lunch at d:matcha cafe The tour begins after meeting in my café, “d:matcha Kyoto” then we start the walking uphill through the town’s winding streets surrounded by houses built in Japanese traditional style. The first spot to visit is the scenic Yubune tea field. We continue walking surrounded by idyllic terraced fields and stunning panoramic views of endless greenery of rice and tea plantations. As we get close to the top of Hakusan Shrine, the scenery changes, we will walk through the cedar woods, experience both the fresh air high up on the mountain and the serenity of the forest. Our destination will be at d:matcha's organic tea farm and join our tea picking activity. Finally, we will head back to our meeting point, and you will try green tea tempura made with the tea leaves you picked, after that you will have the chance to enjoy a tea tasting session and you will learn to whisk your own matcha. Tea related Lunch will be served. (We can offer vegan and gluten free food) More info is in "dmatcha" website. I recommend long pants and closed shoes especially when it rains.

「Experience KENDO」は、主に外国の方々のために、剣道についての講義と、基本動作の体験を英語で提供しています。それにより「武士道」という日本の精神文化への理解を深める機会を提供します。インストラクターの山中知義は、武士の戦闘技術であった「剣術」が、後にどのように「剣道」へと発展したか説明します。また彼の先祖にあたる、彦根藩士林義重を含む、武士たちの様々な物語を共有します。また、公平を期して、武士道の光部だけでなく、闇部についても触れます。特に日本の近代化、軍国主義化の過程において、過激化した武士道価値観が、どのような影響を日本に、また彼自身の一家庭にもたらしたか、赤裸々な体験談を交えて分かち合います。そして、それらの体験から、如何に現在の平和主義者としての生き方へと彼が到ったかお分かちします。 講義終了後は、剣道の防具を身につけて、基本的な動きを実践します。最後には、剣道の試合を行います。ワークショップを修了された方々には、美しくデザインされた修了証書を差し上げます。インストラクターは、すべて英語で指導します。Q＆Aはいつでも歓迎です。写真の撮影も自由になさって下さい。インストラクターの妻で、剣道経験豊富な、山中智子が、女性の着替えや、ワークショップ中の子供たちへの必要なケアを担います。このワークショップは、非常に安全な活動ですが、皆様の期待を裏切らないエキサイティングな内容になっています。私たちは、この種のワークショップの中では、Experience Kendoこそ、最高レベルのものであると自負しております。ぜひ期待してご参加下さい。 その他の注意事項 ワークショップ開始時間の30分前には必ず会場に到着してください。会場となる道場は、日本で最も神聖な武道場とされていますので、どうぞ礼儀正しく行動してください。

Let's hike a beautiful unknown trails to Fushimi Inari shrine, inside a big mountain chatting about old Japanese philosophy Shintoism, a well-known religion Zen Buddhism and any Japanese true things I know as a real local. I am not a foreigner. Shrine is a place to pray for Japanese people. How come we must do? I'm happy to answer any quesions about Japan as a local who knows positive sides & negative sides since I was born in Kyoto. There are so many paths including dangerous ways to higher sites. Nowadays the main roads are extremely crowded and have no peace, although it is a spiritual place…I will show you a secret way with bamboos at the backside of the shrine. Fushimi Inari shrine had been a sacred place for decades in a religious meaning until it became amazingly chaotic today. But there are still some tranquil territories that are not accessible by tourists because once tourists got lost there, it would be hard to come back. We'll take such a silent & hidden path. If you have a request for your most convenient time or date, feel free to ask me to adjust my schedule. I'll flexibly fit to your schedule. Any requests on short notice are welcome too. Other things to note 1. I recommend you have a drink before starting and wear comfortable walking shoes. 2. There are steps on the way up & down. 3. Relieve yourself beforehand since there aren't bathrooms till come back

Session 1 " Book Binding Workshop" 1. select book cover ( you can choose from our collection of old kimono textile / old cloth textile / varieties of fabrics ) 2. stitch the interior pages of the book by hand 3. cut the edge of the book to size 4. measure the book cover & other materials 5. set and arrange all paper and make book cover 6. assemble the interior of the book and book cover 7. press by hot iron with candle 8. use pressing tools to press book 9. glue on the cover of the book Session 2 ” Embossing ”　 1. choose one or two words from Name/ Date/ Kyoto. Or, one line of your expression like poem or philosophy. 2. choose letter style from letter presses ( Western or Japanese/ Kanji -old Chinese characters ) 3. design to set letter press on the back page of your book cover 4. practice the technic of embossing several times 5. try to emboss with golden leaf ( silver / other colors ) please check photos for each process. -finish Other things to note This course is best suited for adults and families with kids over 13 yrs. old. If you’d like to enjoy a more family oriented class please choose our other course Traditional Kyoto Style Bookmaking.

Learn to play the traditional Japanese musical instrument "KOTO", and enjoy tea ceremony experience, delicious green tea and seasonal Japanese sweets! ^^^^^^^^^^^^ The traditional Japanese stringed instrument, the koto, is renowned for both its healing tones and elegant shape. During this workshop, you will have a chance to play the koto and hear and feel for yourself the echoes of antiquity that ring in each note of this beautiful instrument. First, I'll explain about the history of Koto. Koto has long histroy. And I play the classical Koto song for demonstration. Next, let's learn the tuning of Koto. This instrument has various tunings of scales, but this time we will make a basic tuning together. And next, let's learn how to read the score. It is a unique score that is completely different from the Western score. Then, put the finger picks of Koto and play it together. Feel the beautiful sound you make and enjoy Japanese song! After playing the koto, you will be served matcha green tea and seasonal Japanese sweets in a tea ceremony by a master from the Urasenke tea school. It is a home-like tea ceremony, so let's relax and chat. Spend an emotionally fulfilling time with me in this calming environment to creatively explore and stimulate all five of your senses. We have prepared a variety of workshops which allow participants to explore and hone their five sense Other things to note If you can't find our house and arrive late or something happens, don't hesitate to call us 07052623770 or send the message in this site.

Please find out this tour on IG #travel.japan_together Bar hopping tour at Dotonbori & Uranamba area. "Uranamba" is the area many local Osaka people enjoy drinking. We will take you to real local bar and izakaya, difficult to find for foreigners. Also take you to some deep & hidden places you never know. This experience is not just for local foods and drinks, give you the opportunity to connect with local people. Cannot wait to show you guys around my city!! We will eat during the tour, so you don't need to eat before the tour. Let's enjoy food and drink like local! If you have special request related to place, food, date and so on, we can organize the tour up to your requests. ＜What's included＞ ○ 3 hours with a local guide ○ Admission fee is free ✖️ Alcoholic Beverages ✖️ Dinner ※We split the total amount, and 99 yen or less will be rounded up to make accounting smoother. ※If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance.

WARNING: NOT A TOUR FOR EVERYONE. (Read Reviews for a better idea) PLEASE READ↓↓ ※Send us a message before booking for Spanish/French/Private options What's unique about this tour: - Journey through the Tobita RedLight District and learn about why its the last of its kind in all of Japan. - Delve into the retro charm and bustling energy of Shinsekai, an old theme park turned local hangout spot. - Savor the authentic flavors of Osaka with our hand-picked selection of dishes paired with the perfect drink to compliment. (Izakaya hopping food tour in 2 stops) Please Note: Our food offerings are curated for the bold and adventurous. You'll be eating things you've never tried so dive in with an open heart, and let Osaka's culinary wonders amaze you! -Let us know for dietary restrictions We are a group of passionate Japanese, fluent in multiple languages, offering insights and stories that only a native local can provide. Groups will be small so we can be ultra respectful to the districts we visit. Non-compliance towards our guide's instructions may lead to guests' removal from the group. Other Notes: ※Food & drinks bill will be split among the guests ※It is 50% a food tour so please don't eat before coming ※Average spending for Izakaya is ¥3~4000 ※We will not be responsible for allergies / accidental ingestion mismatching your dietary restrictions (tell us in advance)

Information This class experience is scheduled to end in June on Airbnb.It is famous classroom both domestically ＆ internationally, and will continue to exist in Osaka ＆ Kyoto.Thank you to everyone at Airbnb. Many customers have made reservations for May 2024. Our classrooms are famous, and we have 6 classrooms in Osaka & Kyoto. Kyoto class (advance request) If Kyobashi Class (near Osaka Castle) is unavailable, you may be asked to use another class. Both are tea rooms. Other classrooms. Osaka Honmachi class,Shitennoji class,Hirakata class. Prices tend to be high in the world, but the Japan price of our classroom has not changed from the past. Upon prior request ＆ confirmation, it is also possible to experience the tea ceremony at other classrooms in Osaka or famous temples in Kyoto. (advance request） The tea ceremony masters in our classroom are tea masters with very difficult tea ceremony qualifications. In this experience . (1)A lecture by a highly qualified tea master. (2)Tea ceremony There is an additional charge for the kimono experience.(Advance request system.) Experience is experience. Tea room is Tea room.Depending on the location, there may be an additional charge for using the tea room. The organizer will not be held responsible for any trouble or injury that may occur during the experience.

Experience what it feels like to be a local! This 3-hour experience focuses on standing izakayas in Kyobashi, a neighborhood filled with small, local favorite restaurants and izakaya. Eat and drink like a local in these hidden gems while interacting with friendly Osaka locals! With me as your local host, you will be encouraged to try old-school izakaya foods and interact with locals in a way that you otherwise wouldn't. Unlike the other 'regular' food tours, you will be the one to choose which dish you'd try and order them by yourself in Japanese! We will go to 2-3 standing izakayas, and they have no English signs or menus. By the end of the tour, you'll be able to order your own next round of food and drinks! Come with me to eat and drink like locals, with locals. **PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING** FOOD/DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE (For drinks and food, it’s usually in the range of 1000 to 2500 yen pp/place.) Please know that the experience will be taken place in STANDING izakayas and they are SMOKING-FRIENDLY. This experience is NOT for those who have many food restrictions or are very specific about the dishes they want.

大阪市出身の私が行う このはしご酒ツアーは、外国人とお酒を飲みながら自然な英会話を楽しめます！ 三つのスペシャルな角打ち（酒屋さんで飲むこと）に足を運び、値段と質にうるさい大阪人が愛するお店を外国人と一緒に楽しみましょう！ 伝統的な角打ちからモダンな角打ちまでの三つのお店に出向き、たくさんの地元の人たちに囲まれて美味しすぎる食べ物やお酒は格別！ 世界中の外国人のお客様と自然な英会話をお酒と料理でご一献！一般的な英会話よりカジュアルな会話を楽しみましょう。 メニュー: お値段一例 生ビール390円 地酒300〜500円 料理100円〜500円 いくつかの角打ちでは、お店の地酒セレクションのなかからテイスティングを楽しんでいただきます。もちろんそのお酒に合う美味しいおつまみもお忘れなく！ もし気に入ったお酒が見つかればボトルをお土産として購入していただくことも可能です！ ご一緒に文化の違いなどをお話しして、あなたのライフスタイルを学ばさせてください！ その他の留意事項 食べ物と飲み物はツアー料金に含まれていません！ 歩きやすい靴が望ましいです。 もし嫌いな食べ物や制限がある場合でもお気軽にお声掛けください！あなたが食べれるものを注文いたします。

We meet in Shinsekai area, an old neighborhood of Osaka, walk around the area then head toward the Minami area, Osaka's southern city center, including world-famous "Dotonbori". Osaka is well known as the food capital of Japan, or kitchen of Japan, and you will see why once you get here. There are so many restaurants all over the city, and all kinds! I'll show you not only the variety of foods Osaka can offer but also the history of the area, Japanese culture, tradition and everyday life of local people. I'd recommend you to take my walking tour at your earliest convenience once you arrive Osaka, since I'll talk a lot about what you can do and eat here, as well as restaurant recommendations. This will be an excellent activity for you to familiarize yourself to this amazing city, and also Japan over all. I'll try my best to let you have a good time while you're in my beloved city, Osaka!! I'm looking forward to showing you the best of my Osaka!! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A FOOD TOUR, meaning no food is included in my tour. But Osaka being as a food capital of Japan, I talk a lot about food in my tour, which might make you hungry :-) Therefore try not to come join my Experience with empty stomach).

We’ll explore the entire range: 5 incredible, local establishments: 1 restaurant + 1 specialized standing bar + 1 backstreet stall + 1 izakaya (Japanese style pub) + 1 neighbourhood market (Note: We are on the upcoming season of Netflix's uber famous foodie show "Someone Feed Phil", chosen for our "authentic, delicous food & varied range of carefully chosen eateries". At the final table... guy with the beard haha, Andy might not be your guide when you come, but he represents us). Also we have been named a top 20 Food tour in the world 2022 on the worlds biggest review site. Dining on flavorsome, local Osakan food..not gourmet...and tasting Japanese drinks. We will explain ALL the ingredients of the food & drinks while tying in the deep history of the area we stroll. Example menu -Entree (Backstreet Stall): 3 x takoyaki balls, + local oden + yudofu -Taste Testing: (markets) 3 x gyoza (dumplings fill with pork and veges) + Saba. -Main course: (Standing food bar): large bowl of kitsune udon + tonpeyaki -Side Course (Izakaya pub): 1 x drink, Nikudoufu “beef and tofu stew” PLUS 2 x original yakitori skewered beef, -Desserts: (Restaurant): 1 x drink, Osakan chicken wings, Taiyaki desserts. Yes we cater for vegetarians (let us know in advance) Other things to note: Please be at Dobutsuenmae Station, exit 1, top of the stairs. Arrive at 5:20pm

・食の街大阪で人気の鉄板焼レストランでお刺身の盛り合わせ、和牛ステーキのいくつかの部位の食べ比べと日本酒の飲み比べをして頂きます。 ・季節のお刺身の食べ比べ、とそれらに合う日本酒、和牛ステーキの部位食べ比べとそれらに合う日本酒を分かりやすい解説付きで楽しんで頂きます。 ・焼き野菜、白ごはん、漬物盛りがセットでついてます。 食の街、大阪でも高級店、有名店が立ち並ぶ北新地の鉄板焼屋さんを楽しんでください。 私は10年以上和牛を扱うレストラン、ホテルで仕事してきました。 2017年に独立してからもコース料理の中に数種の和牛の部位を使用し美味しい和牛ステーキを振る舞ってきました。このツアーでも最高の焼き加減で和牛ステーキを楽しんで頂きます。もちろん部位ごとの特徴も丁寧に説明致します。 日本の魚にも詳しく、毎日市場に仕入れに行って買ってくる、季節ごとの旬のお魚を数種類刺身で召し上がって頂きます。 また、2021年には日本酒のテイスティング資格を取得しました。日本酒にはたくさんの種類があり、基本的にはどんな料理にも合わせやすいのですが、このツアーではその中でも和牛の旨味のしっかりした赤身に合う日本酒、和牛のとろけるような甘い脂に合う日本酒、お刺身も淡白な白身魚に合う日本酒、旨味や脂ののった青魚にあう日本酒をセレクトします。 それぞれの美味しさはもちろん料理とのマリアージュの奥深さも堪能して頂けることでしょう。

We will explore the non touristic areas of Shinsekai & Nishinari where you'll lift the veil of "perfect Japan" and get a real, honest & deep understanding of how Osaka really functions!! NOTE: I would NOT recommend this tour to all.....If you ARE intrepid, well travelled & seeking an unfiltered side of Osaka, this is for you:) Voted the No. 1 tour in the whole of Japan on the worlds biggest review site in 2022 First, be transported back in time to a Japan barely recognizable: jump into retro video game palors, old fashioned markets & more. After, you'll see how the locals entertain & get entertained: From unique only in Japan games, to crazy fishing restaurants to a peek at Osakan theatre. Eat at 1 or 2 side dishes at a stall here. This area is home to some of the most amazing back alleys you will ever see. There you'll breath & interact with local gatherings feeling the energy & history that is profound. You'll discover an area with untouched, abandoned properties and a Taisho Era redlight district. A surreal ambiance! NOTE: This tour exposes taboo topics such as: Yakuza, sexism, illegal gambling, prostitution, illcit businesses, homelessness, welfare system etc...we'll tell you the history, making it ALL relevant! Finally, when the tour has finished. You can choose to join us at an Izakaya restaurant free of charge. 4 dishes & desserts included. Buy your own drinks.

It's beautiful and fresh cycling along the river, which no tourists visit. We also go through local Japanese neighborhood districts, which are beautiful, cozy, and quiet. Especially hidden gems in Nara, cycling along the Saho river, which only local people visit :) With fewer tourists, no cars, and no stress, you'll feel relaxed from a busy Osaka/Kyoto stay. In Nara Park, beside the crowded and busy Todaiji-big Buddha (600 yen entrance fee), a few people visit Nigatsudo Hall on the hill. This is because the view from the Nigatsu-do hall is breathtakingly beautiful. But you've got to ride your bicycle up there, so it's a little bit of exercise. While we cycle around Nara Park, we will see many deer. There are 1,200 deer in the park. And I'll take some lovely group photos of you while cycling. I'm an excellent selfie photographer! It's downhill from Nigatsudo Hall to the station, but it's easy to return! If it rains hard, we'll get our raincoats and walk around the park. (We ride buses between the station and the park.) There is a sake brewery in town, and we can try Sake tasting if you want. (500yen Extra charge) Other things to note Please make sure that you can ride bicycles very well. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling. Please bring your cap or hat to prevent health problems caused by heat strokes.

Tomkitano . c o m IG tomkitano_photo Are you a fan of the neon lights and the Cyber Punk-esque night ambiance? Osaka is the ideal city for you to capture these captivating images. Book a candid style photography session lasting 1 to 1.5 hours as we explore Namba, and together, we'll create timeless images that will leave your friends back home green with envy. Upon finishing the session, you'll be provided with 50 high-definition photos. (JPEGS are provided. I do not provide RAW files). This photography experience follows a predefined route and specific locations in Namba and Dotonbori to maintain a consistent and structured approach. Please keep in mind, due to the format of this experience, accommodating special requests may not always be feasible. Please note: ***This experience is not private unless you make a booking for a private session. I also do not do touch ups in the editing process.

私が経営するラーメン屋の厨房を貸し切ってラーメン職人の体験をしていただきます。全ての道具は私が用意しますので、ゲストは何も用意して頂く必要はございません。体験の工程は、ラーメンの具材や器具の説明から始まり、実際にラーメンを茹でる、スープの調合、盛り付け、実食までを体験して頂きます。貸し切りなので安心して体験できます。麺を茹でる工程でガスコンロを使用する為、幼児の体験はできません。小さいお子様（6歳くらい）から体験して頂けます。最大で4人まで同時に体験して頂けます。ラーメンは下記より好きなラーメンを一つ選んで頂けます。 ①鶏白湯ラーメン ②魚介鶏白湯ラーメン（蛤出汁） ③中華そば（醬油ラーメン） ④鯛だし塩ラーメン 集合時間に遅れる場合は連絡を下さい。 15分以上遅れると、後のスケジュールに影響が出る為キャンセルとなります。ご了承下さい。

You can experience how to make Handmade Udon in the authentic Udon restaurant and enjoy the Udon you made after the class. You can also bring it back to your home if you want. Handmade udon made by ourselves is chewier and softer than udon sold in stores. Anybody who doesn’t have any skill for cooking can easily experience. Both kids and adults can enjoy the udon. We would like people from other countries to know one of the traditional Japanese food and share the joy of making it together. Our restaurant is in the Michelin guide. So after your class, our Udon chief will make Udon dish for you which tastes amazing! -Other things to note- •Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! •You need to be on time! (We will also operate regular customers for restaurant after your class.) •We shall not be responsible for any troubles. •We are not opened the class for one person (minimum from 2ppl). Please contact us before booking if you wish to join our class alone. We can advise another session that already booked. •There is possibility to you have another group in the same session. Please be aware and enjoy the company!

You will experience the Japanese art of tea ceremony (sado), Japanese calligraphy (shodo), wearing kimono in a real Japanese family home. This is a very relaxed activity for those interested in Japanese art, family life, meditation or simply if you want to avoid bad weather outside. You will also get to learn about family life in Japan. We are a bilingual family (English-Japanese), so you don't need to worry about having any language problems. Our house is quite large, so there is plenty of space for you to relax and enjoy the following activities: (1) Enjoy tea ceremony (sado) in a Japanese tatami room, where you sit on the floor. It is a form of meditation, immersing yourself in the act of preparing, serving & drinking matcha green tea (with a sweet) in an authentic environment. (2) Try out a kimono from a selection or colours and patterns. We will help you put on the kimono. You will feel how tight and how uncomfortable, yet beautiful it is to wear one. (3) Then try Japanese calligraphy (shodo), which is another form of art & mediation. You can write Chinese characters, Japanese hiragana, idioms, haiku and much more to exercise your fingers. Other things to note Ask for availability on other time/date or larger group? Our local station is 18 mins from Osaka Station by JR Train (260yen/free for JR Pass) and 23 mins (30 mins local train) from Kyoto Station (460yen/free for JR Pass). Our house is a short walk to the station.

Visitaremos lo mejor de Osaka en un día: templos y santuarios míticos, y todos esos barrios auténticos de Osaka. Comenzaremos en el gran santuario Sumiyoshi, donde prácticamente inició Japón. Tomaremos el viejo tranvía hacia Tennoji, donde visitaremos el primer templo budista de Japón, Shitennoji, y el místico Ishinji. Comeremos en Shinsekai, mi lugar favorito de Osaka y después iremos al corazón de la cultura popular, Nippon-bashi y Namba. Atravesaremos Dotonbori y terminaremos en Shinsaibashi y Amemura, barrios alternativos de Osaka. *Nota* Pueden cambiar Namba por Umeda o el Castillo de Osaka. En el caso de Umeda, moderna y vibrante, es donde nace una de las historias más famosas de Osaka y el teatro japonés: Los amantes suicidas de Sonezaki. De ir al Castillo de Osaka, nos adentramos en los terrenos de lo que alguna vez fue el símbolo de la unificación del país mientras les cuento chismes samuráis. Durante nuestro recorrido, les tomaré fotos con mi cámara para que recuerden su viaje y que ustedes son lo mejor de Osaka. 「Escríbeme si la experiencia no está disponible」