Cultural Experience Packages

2019/03/15

1 [Hokkaido]
Explore Hakodate in a Costume! (1 day)2 [Hokkaido]
Sushi Making Experience & Hakodate Winter Romantic Sightseeing Bus Tour (1 day)3 [Ibaraki]
Meet Ninja & Samurai at EDO WONDERLAND! (1 day)4 [Tokyo]
Cultural Experience in Ginza: Tea Ceremony in a Kimono (1 day)
5 [Tokyo]
Explore Asakusa in a Kimono & Rickshaw (1 day)
6 [Tokyo]
Plastic Food Sample Making in Tokyo (1 day)7 [Tokyo]
Sumo Demonstration & Chanko-nabe Hotpot Lunch (Sumo Wrestlers' dish) (1 day)
8 [Mie]Ise Grand Shrine, Pearl Extraction Experience & Ise Shinsen Hotel (2 days)
9 [Kyoto]
Explore Kyoto in a Kimono! (1 day)10 [Nara]
Hasedera Temple & 'Sange' Drawing Experience (1 day)
11 [Nara]
Zen meditation & Kofukuji National Treasure Hall (1 day)
12 [Wakayama]
Mount Koya Tour with An English-speaking monk and guide & Stay in a Temple! (2 days)
13 [Hiroshima]
Kagura Dance Experience & Stay at Kagura Monzen Toji Village (2 days)
14 [Okinawa]
Coral Dyeing Experience in Okinawa (1 day)[Hokkaido]
Explore Hakodate in a Costume! (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Dress up in a traditional Japanese outfit (Kimono, geisha oreven samurai!) or modern Japanese/Western style outfit andexplore the romantic city of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido. Asa port city, Hakodate's fascinating streets are full of Western
influences, in particular its architecture, and is considered one ofJapan's sophisticated cities. So wander through the city whilelooking glamorous and snap plenty of memorable photos! 2.
Enjoy dinner at Hakodate Beer Hall, a lively beer-focusedrestaurant made from red bricks with a high ceiling that createsa wonderful classic atmosphere. The restaurant serves food thatcomplements the wide variety of beers on offer including brands
exclusive to the restaurant. Tuck into their original menu thatuses local ingredients where possible and of course their local
beers!
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[Hokkaido]
Sushi Making Experience & Hakodate Winter Romantic Sightseeing Bus Tour
(1 day)Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
1. Experience Nigiri-zushi and decorative sushi roll making withfresh ingredients in Hakodate！ 2. Visit the famous Goryokaku
Park, one of the leading attrations in Hakodate. You can see thestar-shaped park from the observatory at Goryokaku Tower!

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[Ibaraki]
Meet Ninja & Samurai at EDO WONDERLAND! (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. EDO WONDERLAND is a theme park with the concept ofexperiencing the history, tradition and culture of the Edo Period
in Japan (A.D. 1603-1867.) Once you enter the park, you will
step back in time to the Edo period. Please enjoy the Edo culture
through various events and programs in the park. 2. Enjoy
watching Ninja performance and Samurai experience. 3. Enjoy
train journey by Tobu Limited Express train for round trip.

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[Tokyo]Cultural Experience in Ginza: Tea Ceremony in a Kimono (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
Tea Ceremony in a Kimono! Experience the traditional andfascinating Japanese culture. ◆Not only Kimono dressing but
simple hair arrangement is also available! Small items such as
sandals and bag for Kimono are included. ◆Visitors fromoverseas are welcome! Language support in English and Chinese
is available. ◆You can experience an authentic tea ceremony.
◆After watching the demonstration, enjoy having seasonal
sweets and Matcha green tea. Furthermore, you can make abowl of Matcha tea by yourself. ◆Photo shoot in your Kimonoand a CD with the photos will be given to you! A good memoryof your travel in Japan! ◆After the Tea Ceremony, you can stroll
around Ginza in your Kimono. Please return the Kimono by 8:00
pm on the same day. *Please bring your own V-neck T-shirt
with you on the tour date which will be an underwear for theKimono.
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[Tokyo]
Explore Asakusa in a Kimono & Rickshaw (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Please select your favorite kimono design from a range ofchoices and explore Asakusa. 2. With your kimono (yukata)rental, you can also borrow zori sandals, a bag and other small
accessories. 3. Have your hair arranged by a professional! 4.
Rickshaw experience from Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). An
English or Chinese-speaking driver guides you around.
Inclusions Rental kimono (kimono under garments, zori sandals,bag・muffler), kimono dressing, hair arranging, rickshaw ride (30min)-5-PK0110 K1002 2019/03/15

[Tokyo]
Plastic Food Sample Making in Tokyo (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Looks just like real food! Why don't you try to make foodsamples, which are displayed at restaurants and cafes in Japan?
2. English interpreter is provided so no need to worry about
language barriers! 3. Making food samples of 2 tempura pieces
and 1 lettuce on this tour.

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[Tokyo]
Sumo Demonstration & Chanko-nabe Hotpot Lunch (Sumo Wrestlers' dish)(1 day)Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jpItinerary

Highlights
1. Enjoy the precious experience to watch sumo demonstration
with explanations of history, movements, training andtournament of sumo wrestling (handouts will be provided inEnglish) 2. You will have a chance to play sumo with sumo
wrestlers and take photos with them 3. Enjoy tasting “Chankonabe” which is a typical hot pot dish for sumo wrestlers. It
generally contains meatballs, various kinds of vegetables andudon noodle. It is nutritiously-balanced dish Menu Chanko-nabe・Rice・Rikishi Miso・Salad・Fried potato・Yuzu sorbet ・Oolong tea(cold・hot) or water *June onwards ⇒ Deep fried pork Bento Box(salad included) ＋ Chanko-nabe Sorbet and drinks will beserved-7-PK0117 K1133 2019/03/15

[Mie]Ise Grand Shrine, Pearl Extraction Experience & Ise Shinsen Hotel (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Travel to Ise-Shima by Kintetsu Limited Express train(reserved seat) from Nagoya. Look forward to visiting thespectacular Ise Grand Shrine and learn about the region's
famous pearl industry. 2. Pearl extraction experience Visit apearl processing shop where the pearl you take out from theoyster will be turned into an accessory by a worker! Ise-Shimais famous for its thriving pearl cultivation industry. 3. Ise Grand
Shrine on Day 2 Explore the Outer & Inner Shrines (Geku &Naiku respectively) as you please. A 1-day freepass (bus ticket)
is included for your convenience. Completing the model course
is possible. 4. Stay in a conveniently located hotel ・Stay at Ise
Shinsen in a room with an open-air bath located just a minute'swalk away from Iseshi station and 5 minutes from the Outer
Shrine (Geku) of Ise Grand Shrine (dinner/breakfast included)-8-

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[Kyoto]Explore Kyoto in a Kimono! (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
A truly special experience of wearing a Kimono through thestreets of Kyoto! You cannot get more traditional Japanese thanthat! The full rental set is included so just bring yourselves.

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[Nara]Hasedera Temple & 'Sange' Drawing Experience (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Day trip to two famous temples in Nara: Muroji temple andHasedera temple.
2. Sange picture drawing experience atMuroji temple. What is Sange? At a Buddhist memorial service,lotus flower petals were traditionally scattered from the roof ofthe temples. Nowadays, petals have been replaced by colored
Sange paper in a lotus petal shape.
Have a go at drawing apicture on Sange paper! 3. Special opening of Honbo andDaikodo at Hasedera temple. Not usually open to the public,
take advantage of this rare opporunity to see inside the Daikobo(auditorium) and Honbo (the main priest's home.) 4. Enjoy a
Nara specialty lunch using wild mountain vegetables.

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[Nara]Zen meditation & Kofukuji National Treasure Hall (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Visit Nara Hotel, referred to as the State Guesthouse ofwestern Japan, which has been visited by historical figures anddignitaries. Enjoy seeing the splendors of the building andtasting desserts specially prepared for this tour.
Nara Hotelwas established in 1909, and the main building was designed byKingo Tatsuno, an architect who also designed Tokyo stationand the Bank of Japan. Although the building has a feeling ofbulkiness and profundity, the elegance in a mixture of Japaneseand Western design has been enticing visitors for generations.
2. Try authentic Zen meditation experience at Gangoji Temple,
registered as a World Heritage Site. 3. Kofukuji Temple features
several buildings of great historic value particularly the National
Treasure Hall which exhibits part of the temple's great art
collection and the Buddhist statues. The Hall will be reserved
only for this tour. Take your time and see the national treasures.
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[Wakayama]
Mount Koya Tour with An English-speaking monk and guide & Stay in aTemple! (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp

ItineraryHighlights
This is a 2 day tour of Mt. Koya, a sacred place of Japanese
Buddhism, with an English-speaking monk and guide. Stayovernight at a visitor's lodging in a temple! 1. The monk andguide will take you around the sacred site of "Sohonzan
Kongobuji", the official name of the Mt. Koya site, which is thehome of a sect of Buddhism called Shingon. Koyasan (Mt. Koya)
and Kongobuji temple, the Issan Temple Grounds In the case ofthe main temple Kongobuji, this does not only refer toKongobuji Temple, but the entirety of Mt. Koya. Usually, a single
structure comes to mind when one mentions a temple, andthese grounds can be referred to as the temple, but Koyasan
takes the name “Issan Temple Grounds,” as temple grounds
cover Mt. Koya, and the entirety of Mt. Koya is a temple. 2.
Experience a variety of Buddhist activities: Jukai (handing downthe precepts) and meditation, a Buddhist service, a fire ritualand more. The guide will explain everything as it goes along.

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[Hiroshima]
Kagura Dance Experience & Stay at Kagura Monzen Toji Village (2 days)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
1. Watch the popular Kagura dance performance in Hiroshima
and, as a special experience, visit the rehearsal hall, see thecostumes up close and listen to the performers explain theessence of Kagura dancing. This will all be in English What is
Kagura? Kagura is a dance where performers dress in
traditional-style costumes and wear expressive masks dancing
to the beats and rhythms of the drums and flutes. It began as a
Shinto ritual praying to god for a big harvest, but today it isenjoyed by people as a local special celebratory event. 2. Day 2
includes an agricultural experience where you get to harvest
vegetables among other things.

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[Okinawa]
Coral Dyeing Experience in Okinawa (1 day)

Booking & Inquiry
DMC Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Group)

dmcjapan@or.knt.co.jp
ItineraryHighlights
Why not make dyed crafts using coral fossils? You can choose 1
item from a T-shirt, wrapping cloth and tote bag to decorate
with coral and create an original dyed souvenir! - Reservationfrom 1 person is OK! - English speaking staff are available at theshop. - Duration: 30～40 mins

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