Winter AIZU KOUGEN RESORT & SKI

Enjoy the powder snow at Aizu Kogen Resort Regardless or whether you are a Skier or Snowboarder, the 15 courses offer 5 kilometers of runs with an elevation of 700 meters; enjoyment for everyone from beginners to experts !

Samurai City Shirakawa

It takes just over an hour from Tokyo to reach the Samurai City of "Shirakawa", which is the entrance to the Tohoku region. The area is known to be where fierce battles took place during the "Boshin War", which was fought between forces that sought for ruling power in Japan around 150 years ago. It is also where one of Tohoku region's most famous castle, the Komine Castle is located, and it offers visitors a chance to wear traditional samurai armors. Tea ceremony workshops are also held in Nanko Park, which was a favored spot by the samurais of that period. This course allows visitors to experience the essence of the samurai spirit.

Samurai City Nihonmatsu

"Nihonmatsu" is one of the Tohoku region's most famous Samurai Cities, located just over an hour away from Tokyo. The area is known to be where fierce battles took place during the "Boshin War", which was fought between forces that sought for ruling power in Japan around 150 years ago. The "Nihonmatsu Castle" was once famed as an impregnable fortress, and today visitors are able to experience wearing traditional samurai armors here. The tour also includes a chopstick making workshop and lunch serving local specialties that were loved by the samurais of the period, making it a course that allows visitors to experience the essence of the samurai spirit.

SamuraiIai Workshop

This is an authentic Iai (traditional sword arts) workshop offered by the "Hogyokukai" International Iaido Organization. Easy to understand guidance of Iai arts (kata (form), Kumitachi (paired practice), and Tameshigiri (actual cutting)) is provided by an Iai master at the Hogyokukai. The Hogyokukai is a renown school of Iaido, and has been introduced on a special program on "NBC", which is one of the 3 major broadcasting networks in the U.S. that will also be nationally broadcasting the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The school also offers Iai lessons for members of the "Tokyo American Club", a top class social club in Japan.

FURISODEgirls and EDO Waterway Experience Tour

Furisode-san serve customers while performing dances and singing at banquets, bringing color to the town of Asakusa. The “FURISODE girls” are a contemporary and familiar arrangement of Furisode-san.
Regardless of the traditions of the Hanayagi world, they promote the town of Asakusa and welcome customers by participating in events or dancing and singing at banquets.
We have prepared a special tour that allows you to experience the dancing and singing of the FURISODE girls while enjoying the Sumida River.

Aizu-NikkoTour
"Going by Samurai Train    ～an overnight stay～

Tour visiting “Aizu” where Japanese ancient Samurai culture remains rich and famous world heritage of “Nikko”

Point 1:
   Going on the chartered ”Samurai Train”

Point 2:
   Available to enjoy exciting show of Samurai Artists active across the world!

Point 3:
   You can feel Japanese Samurai spirits in various places

Aizu-Yonezawa-NikkoTour Going
by Samurai Train    ～2 nights 3 days～

Tour visiting “Aizu”& “Yonezawa” where Japanese ancient Samurai culture remains rich and famous world heritage of “Nikko”

Point 1:
   Going on the chartered ”Samurai Train”

Point 2:
   Available to enjoy exciting show of Samurai Artists active across the world!

Point 3:
   You can feel samurai spirits of different era in Aizu and Yonezawa.

Making Traditional Craft with Japanese Paper in Kyoto

Wagasa, Japanese traditional umbrella, was used as a daily necessities in the middle Edo era and is used in Kabuki performance and Nihon Buyo, Japanese Traditional performance today. In this activity, you can enjoy learning how to make Wagasa. It is made of natural materials like Washi; Japanese traditional paper, bamboo and wood. Each craftsman for each process make up an umbrella carefully. You can craft one of two plans at Hiyoshiya which is the only workshop of Wagasa in Kyoto.

Enjoy Japanese culture at the old Zen temple in Miyajima

Experience Japanese culture at one of the most popular sightseeing places in Japan

Learning Japanese Calligraphy and
Make Your Unique Calligraphic T-shirt!

In this lesson, you can learn what calligraphy is and experience what is it like. In the last of the class, we make a T-shirt your calligraphy work is printed on.

Experience Japanese Event for Kids, “Shichi-Go-San” family photo shooting in Kimono!

It takes place on / around November 15th in Japan, but we offer you this special activity that you can participate in the event whenever you come to Japan.

Dressed up in Kimono and take commemorative photos first at Photo studio Nanairo, 5 min walk from Asakusa Kaminarimon. Then, like Japanese usually do, pay a visit to Sensoji Temple to pray for the healthy growth of your children.