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Furuma-ya Cooking Class

Furuma-ya is a traditional thatched-roof home built in the Edo period (1603-1868), and has since been remade into a farmhouse inn.
There's a feeling of homemade warmth in the house, on which the owner worked hard to rennovate.
Perfect for those who want to step away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a more relaxing experience, here you can vegetarian food with local country vegetables and other ingredients, together with the charming owner of this popular inn.
Vegan options are also available, and Furuma-ya will also try to accomodate Halal requests.

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A Kyoto Field Trip For Grown-Ups! Make a Kyo-Kuksa Mug with Tanshu Wood & Forestry Tour

Enter the forests of Kyoto, and learn about the timber industry with a first-hand tour, from the felling of trees to their transformation into lumber at the sawmill.
Learn about Woodland Kyoto's unique forestry, enjoy lunch in the forest, and take in the relaxing surroundings.

"Tanshu timber" is the nickname given to cedar and cypress grown along the Yura River in the Chutan area. It s a high quality timber that has been traded at high prices since ages past.
The kuksa (guksi) mugs made here are a traditional handicraft of the Sami people indigenous to Finland, and it is said that the person who is gifted one of these mugs is sure to find happiness.

During this activity, participants will make their own Kyo-Kuksa mugs by filing down a mug that's about 80% finished.
By filing down the remaining 20%, you can make a mug that fits the shape of your own hand.

Experience for yourself the process by which a living tree in the forest is transformed into an object we use in our daily lives.


1. Meet up
2. Go to forest *It is preferable that you come dressed in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring work gloves.
3. See the felling of trees
4. Eat lunch on a tree stump *Please bring your own lunch.
5. Sawmill tour
6. Kuksa mug-making *You will be able to take your own kuksa mug home with you on the day of the activity.

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Tango Chirimen Kimono Experience

In northern Kyoto Prefecture, in the town of Yosano in the Tango region, people have long been producing Tango chirimen silk crepe for high-grade kimonos. Nowadays "Tango chirimen" itself is almost a synonym for luxury kimono. Along the Chirimen Kaido (or chirimen silk road), which flourished as a distribution center for the textile industry, there are still merchant family homes from the Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), and Showa (1926-1989) eras. In particular, the Former Bito Family Home combines traditional styles with modern ones, leaving a strong impression of the city's prosperity from ages past.
You can experience wearing a kimono at the Former Bito Family Home, strolling streets from a different era (guide included) in a luxurious silk kimono. All the kimono here are made from Tango chirimen, and you get to choose the kimono of your liking. Lunch is served with the same cutlery used by people from bygone eras, and includes seasonal food, with a traditional main dish of bara-zushi (a type of traditional sushi made with rice, seafood, and vegetables). After lunch, you can take part in a series of classes, including wrapping items with a furoshiki (traditional wrapping cloth), tea ceremony, handweaving, bracelet braiding, and a tour of a Tango chirimen factory.

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Miso-Making Workshop

Unlock the Japanese secret to longevity with fermented products like malted rice and miso, which date back centuries. In this workshop, you'll learn different ways to cook with these ingredients, as well as the opportunity to make your own miso to take home with you. Bring the knowledge of traditional Japanese cuisine home!
More than just good for your health, fermented foods are a way of life, and extremely delicious when prepared by the hands of artisans. Learn the secrets of miso, soy sauce, and sake from Japanese experts.

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Tamiya Raden

This family run company weaves mother-of-pearl into high quality kimono fabric, creating a work of stunning quality that has been featured during Paris Fashion Week and garnered a collaboration with Louis Vuitton. Take a tour of Tamiya Raden’s workshop, see the kimono woven with mother-of-pearl (consistently ranking as one of Japan’s top 10 kimono), and find out how this company has kept its roots and business tied to the sea.

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Yoshiwara Tour and Kamaboko Making Experience

Cycle through the fishing town of Yoshihara, take a boat ride through canals with homes built along the water’s edge, and have lunch at a local seafood market. Make your own kamaboko fish cakes at a factory using fresh seafood. This tour can also include a stay at Guest House Saikaan, a historic Japanese house.

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Japanese Washi Paper Label-Making

Design your own original sake label and stick it on a bottle of "Ayakomachi" from Wakamiya Sake Brewery, the only brewery in Ayabe, with a history of 100 years. The finished sake bottle with its label is perfect as a gift or for yourself! You can also visit the production site of Kurotani washi (traditional Japanese paper) and Wakamiya Sake Brewery.

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UNESCO San’in Kaigan Global Geopark

Stretching from Kyoto through northern Hyogo, Tottori, and parts of Shimane Prefectures, this UNESCO Global Geopark is a geologist’s dream. But even for those less enthusiastic about rocks, there are some pretty amazing reasons to visit this incredible area. The Kyoto portion of this geopark is located in Kyotango, an area well-known throughout Japan for its unparalleled quality of seafood, silk heritage, and stunning beaches.

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Barazushi

Tango barazushi is a local delicacy of the Tango Region. It is a kind of chirashizushi, which is a rice dish served in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top. The key factor that makes barazushi so unique is the sweet and salty taste of the grilled mackerel crumbled on top.

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Amanohashidate Viewland

Amanohashidate Viewland is located on top of Mt. Monju, and can be reached via cable car or chair lift. The cable car chair lift is only a short walk from Amanohashidate Station, making it an easy way to catch panoramic views of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Amanohashidate Viewland is on the south side of the Amanohashidate land bridge.
When you get to the top, you will see people bending over to view the land bridge through their legs. This is called "matanozoki" and people do it because when upside down, the bays look like the sky and Amanohashidate becomes a green dragon flying across it. There are also a variety of family friendly attractions, such as a ferris wheel, sky-rail with pedal-cars, a sky walk, and many other rides and activities.

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Chion-ji Temple

With the largest temple gate in the Tango region, Chion-ji Temple is a sacred location of the bodhisattva of wisdom, Monju, and the temple known as one of three Monju Buddhist temples in Japan. It's famous for bestowing wisdom upon those who worship at the temple. You often see students visiting in hopes of gaining an extra edge on their tests. The main temple gate, which faces Chaya Street, is a designated cultural property of the city, and is the largest Zen Buddhist temple gate in the Tango region.

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Iio Jozo Vinegar Brewery

Iio’s Fuji Vinegar (named for it’s quality) has become a staple in Michelin-star restaurants worldwide. Iio has been overseeing the entire process of vinegar making, from rice cultivation, to sake production, and vinegar creation. On top of that, they have been growing their own pesticide-free rice for nearly 60 years.

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