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"Metal Forest", located in Mishima City, Shizuoka, is a workshop for handmade and interior goods. You can try your hand at making a terrarium by creating a moss forest inside a glass and decorating it with fairies, or a herbarium by soaking flowers in oil in a cute little bottle. The inside of the store is decorated with frogs and fairies made from various metals, creating a soothing fairy tale atmosphere.
Touching local crafts is also a fun way to spend a rainy day. There are many workshops where you can experience making things such as pottery, glass crafts, and perfume making, and if you try this as a family or couple, it will be an opportunity to discover a surprising side of your family or partner. The results were better than I expected, given the instructions from the instructor. Of course, each piece is a one-of-a-kind piece. It's sure to be a treasure.
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日光花いちもんめ
This botanical garden is about a 5-minute drive from Kinugawa Onsen Station on the Tobu Railway. In the large greenhouse begonia garden, you can enjoy beautiful begonias hanging from the ceiling all year round. There is also an outdoor garden where colorful violas and dahlias bloom from spring to autumn. Spend a peaceful moment in the rest area - admiring seasonal flowers, taking photos, and enjoying a sense of calm and tranquility.
Animal Café 百奇夜行
"Animal Café Hyakki Yakō", located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa , is a café where you can meet 70 animals representing about 40 different species. You can encounter animals such as dogs, cats, sloths, red-spotted genets, and Sundas slow lorises, and enjoy a relaxing time seeing and interacting with them. The café offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with its original dorayaki being a must-try for lunch. At night, you can savor meat dishes made from crocodile and kangaroo along with a selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a unique experience for those seeking something different in Kanazawa.
金箔屋さくだ 本店
Anyone can try their hand at applying gold leaf at the long-established "Kinpakuya Sakuda Flagship Store," located about a 3-minute walk from "Higashi Chaya District," a tourist spot that represents Kanazawa culture. Choose your favorite item from a menu of nine types, including chopsticks, round plates, compact mirrors, and hand mirrors, and complete your gold leaf work in about 60 minutes. The works are popular with people of all ages because they can be taken home right away. Held 4 times a day. Advance reservation required.
ステンドグラス工房ふぁぶりる
"Stained Glass Studio Favrile" is a stained glass workshop and experience class located just a 5-minute walk from JR and Shin-Keisei Electric Railway Matsudo Station. The studio specializes in custom-made stained glass pieces, including original design lamps, photo frames, and stained glass renditions of your favorite images or photos. The experience classes are easy to join and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, whether alone, with friends, or with family.
ラ・カスタ ナチュラル ヒーリング ガーデン
"La Casta", a hair care brand originating from Omachi City in Nagano Prefecture, operates this experiential facility. The facility features ten distinct areas designed to engage all five senses, reflecting the brand's theme of "the vitality and healing of plants." Guests can participate in perfumery workshops, allowing them to blend fragrances while surrounded by aromatic scents. Additionally, the on-site café offers a menu crafted from ingredients sourced from the company’s own farm, including a selection of herbal teas.
ART AND CAFE 青山店
"ART AND CAFE Aoyama", located approximately a 9-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Gaienmae Station, is a new type of workshop where you can enjoy various art experiences. The store's interior is filled with music that enhances the atmosphere, creating a cozy space that heightens your senses. While enjoying carefully selected wines and champagne by a sommelier, you can casually try out "Tarashikomi Art", "Texture Art", and "Alcohol Ink Art" with the attentive guidance of the instructor. All the necessary art supplies are provided, so you can come as you are. In just 120 minutes, you’ll complete a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home and proudly display.
津軽伝承工芸館
This complex in Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, showcases the traditional crafts and lifestyle culture of Tsugaru. Visitors can see demonstrations and try their hand at Tsugaru lacquerware, Tsugaru Kogin embroidery, and sakiori weaving. The facility also features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a foot bath, and a craft shop, making it a popular hub for tourism and community exchange. With a multi-purpose hall for events, it offers opportunities to experience Tsugaru culture throughout the day.
Harara Craft
"Harara Craft", located in Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, offers a wide range of adorable handmade crafts. Visitors can enjoy various crafting experiences including dome flower arrangements, herbariums, candles, and tile crafts. One of the main attractions is the opportunity to freely use the wide selection of flowers and tile materials. Visitors can participate without bringing anything, and in about an hour, people of all ages, from children to adults, can create something and take it home the same day. It’s perfect for families and couples looking to create lasting memories during their trip.
ジュエリークルール
This handmade jewelry workshop is located approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station. In a private space reserved for just one couple, you can create rings and bangles from scratch with the support of a professional craftsman. There are also plenty of options available, such as "gem setting" and "plating," making it popular for creating one-of-a-kind jewelry. The workshop takes about 2 to 3 hours, and you can take your creation home on the same day.
香源 上野店
As the seasons change or you embark on a new chapter in life, we recommend adding a touch of serenity with "living with incense." For those seeking a truly authentic fragrance experience, the best choice is a specialty store where knowledgeable staff can guide you with care. The "Kohgen, Ueno" shares the beauty of Japan’s fragrance culture and history while showcasing its timeless appeal. Inside, you can explore a wide variety of scents, with an incense concierge on hand to recommend fragrances tailored to your preferences. Don’t miss the shop on the first floor, or the "World's Smallest Incense Tool Museum" on the second floor, where rare incense implements and exquisite crafts - seldom seen elsewhere - are on display.
江戸茶寮 青山店
"Edo Saryo Aoyama", located about a 9-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Gaienmae Station, offers a workshop where you can create your own unique tea utensils. The workshop features "Edo-nuri", a blend of Tokyo's traditional culture and modern art. You can choose the shape of your utensil, mix and layer paints, add patterns, and then let it dry. Beginners are welcome to join with the kind support of experienced instructors. The shop is filled with soothing music and a calm atmosphere that awakens the senses. Once your creation is complete, unwind with a cup of tea and traditional sweets, and enjoy a relaxing, special moment.
神戸阪急
"Kobe Hankyu" has been undergoing extensive renovation work for about a year and a half, and has reopened with the slogan "It's not "Kobe Hankyu." It's "Kobe's Hankyu." The main points are strengthening and expanding the categories expected of an urban department store and establishing the unique Kobe Style World. On the lower floor, new fashion fashion items have been introduced, and the cosmetics and fashion goods departments have also been completely renovated. The middle and upper floors are filled with sales areas that offer lifestyle suggestions, imagining the lives of people in Kobe, a city where both the city and nature coexist.
アート アンド カフェ 渋谷店プレミアム
Located about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station's New South Exit, "ART AND CAFE Shibuya Premium" is in Shibuya, a center of art and culture with a cluster of live music venues and theaters. "PAINT & SIP", a new form of art, cafe, and music popular mainly in the West, offers a sensory awakening experience. Enjoy carefully chosen Burgundy wine by a former sommelier from a three-star restaurant in Ebisu, along with Delamotte, sister maison of the renowned "SALON" champagne, while immersing yourself in select music and art.
扇舞体験 かなめ
Located approximately a four-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway's Sanjo Station, "Ogibu Experience Kaname" offers the experience of Ogibu (poetry dance), a dance performed in kimono and hakama with a folding fan to the accompaniment of waka and Chinese poetry, on limited days and times. Learn etiquette and choreography, then take on the challenge of dancing with a fan. The graceful technique and beauty of the dance have earned it praise from overseas travelers as an attractive experience that allows them to experience the traditional beauty of Japan.
神戸クリスタル80
"KOBE CRYSTAL 80" is a workshop where children and adults can enjoy making original accessories such as earrings, necklaces, and other items from a wide variety of materials, including Italian Venetian glass and crystal. The shop on the first floor also sells stylish and unique accessories and miscellaneous goods that are typical of Kobe. Take home something special—for yourself or as a memorable souvenir.
長州苑
"Choshuen" is a popular tourist spot in Yamaguchi City, located in front of the "Rurikoji Temple Five-Storied Pagoda", a national treasure and one of Japan's three most famous pagodas. There is a souvenir shop offering a wide range of specialty products from Yamaguchi Prefecture, where you can try your hand at traditional crafts like doll painting and washi paper tapestries. Additionally, the store houses restaurants like "Kozan" and "5-En CAFE", which serve dishes made with local ingredients. Be sure to visit for a meal or some shopping during your sightseeing trip.
香源 名古屋本店
Founded in 1937 as an incense wholesaler, Kohgen currently operates three stores in Nagoya, Ginza, and Ueno under the name "Kohgen," which means "the source of information on Japanese incense." In addition to selling incense, fragrant woods, prayer beads, and other items, and appraising rare and valuable fragrant woods, the company also offers "Handmade Incense Workshops" where you can make incense sticks and sachets, and "Incense Wood Burning Comparison Experiences," where you can burn fragrant woods and listen to their scents (as is called in the art of incense). At the Nagoya main store, where the company was founded, you can shop on the first floor and enjoy the experience on the second floor. They also offer fragrance kits inspired by Japan's greatest heroes, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, making it the perfect experience for sightseeing in Nagoya.
MYBEAR STUDIO KOBE
"MYBEAR STUDIO KOBE", located approximately a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kobe-Sannomiya Station, is an art studio where you can enjoy the experience of making figurines. To make your own original figurine that expresses your own unique worldview, choose your favorite doll from a wide variety of figurines and paint it as you like. It is recommended as it can be enjoyed casually by both children and adults.
ART AND CAFE 原宿店
"ART AND CAFE Harajuku" is located about a 7-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station. This workshop offers a unique art experience where you can enjoy painting while sipping wine or champagne carefully selected by a sommelier. The background music is thoughtfully curated to match the mood of the artwork, featuring records, CDs by renowned artists, and original mixes. The venue also hosts special events that blend art and music, inviting acoustic performers, classical musicians, DJs, and more. No need to bring anything - just come as you are and enjoy the experience.
江戸茶寮 原宿店
Located approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station, "Edo Charyo Harajuku Store" is a workshop where you can experience Japan's traditional craft, "Edo-nuri" lacquerware. Through a unique process that incorporates contemporary art techniques, you can enjoy creating your very own teapot. Teapots, such as the tea bowl used for matcha in the tea ceremony, come in various traditional shapes, and you can choose from around 10 types of vessels to make your original tea ware. The plan, which includes enjoying tea made from carefully selected leaves with your completed tea ware, and the award-winning "Ninja Manju" as a souvenir, is highly popular. It's recommended for creating lasting memories from your trip.
Studio Suzusan
"Studio Suzusan" is an old private house located in a quaint retro townscape from the Edo period, about a 5-minute walk from Arimatsu Station on the Nagoya Railway.It is a facility where you can enjoy learning about Nagoya's traditional craft "Arimatsu Narumi Shibori" through hands-on experience. You can choose from four experience courses where you can experience the beauty, the value of handiwork, and local culture. We recommend creating your own original photo to create memories of your trip.
大宝堂藤巻印房ーTAIHODOー
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Station, "Taihodo Fujimaki Inbo" is a long-established seal shop with a history of about 80 years. While producing some of the few hand-carved seals in Tokyo, the shop also promotes Japan's traditional seal culture through hands-on classes. With expert guidance from "a first-class seal engraving technician", you can create an original seal featuring your own design and personal touch. Why not try it after work or while sightseeing in Tokyo? (Reservations required)
津軽こけし館
This facility brings together 11 types of traditional kokeshi dolls, which have been made mainly in the Tohoku region since the late Edo period. It is said that kokeshi dolls were first created when woodworkers who made bowls and other items began making wooden dolls with painted faces and patterns as souvenirs for children to sell to visitors to hot springs. The charm of kokeshi dolls, infused with new life into inherited designs, continues to captivate visitors.
東海道GLASS
"Tokaido GLASS" is located in the Tokaido Kawasaki Post ruins, about a 3-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station, and is a craft class for the traditional glass craft "Kiriko". We have designs that even beginners can easily create, and our instructor, who is a Kiriko artist and graduate of the Tokyo Glass Crafts Research Institute, will carefully teach you. Strolling along Kawasaki's historical road is fun, and it's definitely worth a visit to buy souvenirs and make memories.
山中塗 うるしの器あさだ
This facility produces and sells traditional Yamanaka lacquerware in its own workshop, and also offers hands-on experiences like painting everyday items such as chopsticks and bowls. "Urushi Painting Experience" (around 40 to 50 minutes) lets you freely decorate finished lacquerware, with friendly guides on hand to support you—making it easy even for children to enjoy. For those less confident with drawing, the Wipe Lacquer Experience is a great alternative. The beautifully crafted, easy-to-use pieces have received awards such as "2019 Good Design Award", making souvenir shopping here a real pleasure. If you’re visiting Ishikawa, this is a memorable way to engage with Japanese tradition.
夢幻庵 備前焼工房
A facility where you can freely use the extensive pottery equipment in a rich environment surrounded by nature, and enjoy everything from hand-weaving for beginners to full-fledged Bizen ware creation. After the experience, go to the attached Cafe MUGENAN+ and enjoy coffee and sweets served in Bizen ware bowls. It can be used for small groups to groups of up to 250 people, so it can be used in any situation.
西島園芸団地
This spacious tourist farm spans approximately 6 hectares and includes about 10 cultivation greenhouses. The nursery, which grows around 200 plant varieties, features ceilings covered in vibrant bougainvillea, offering a tropical setting where premium melons and watermelons are available year-round. The café is popular for desserts made with generous amounts of seasonal fruit and a fruit tomato curry, and during the peak mango season from June to early July, mango pancakes and parfaits are also served. A souvenir corner showcases local specialties from Kochi Prefecture, including special sales of fully ripened mangoes, making this a highly recommended spot.
craft jewelry karen
"Craft Jewelry karen" is a workshop located on the outskirts of Kofu City in Yamanashi Prefecture, known as the city of jewelry, and Fujikawaguchiko Town. Here, you can enjoy the experience of creating your own rings, whether it be wedding rings or matching rings, while making lasting memories. With the guidance of experienced craftsmen, you can complete your personalized ring in about an hour. It’s a wonderful opportunity to visit as a couple, married couple, or a group of friends. Why not stop by?
ぽんぽこの森ファミリーキャンプ場
Located almost in the center of Nasu Highlands in Tochigi Prefecture, one of the Kanto region's leading summer resorts, this campsite is located at an altitude of approximately 720m, with the majestic Mount Nasu in the background. The campsite is designed with steps that take advantage of the slope, so privacy is adequately maintained, and the proximity to the parking lot makes it easy to move luggage. There is also a plan for camping empty-handed, making it easy for first-timers to join in with peace of mind.
江戸茶寮 渋谷店プレミアム
"Edo Saryo Shibuya Premium" is located about a 5-minute walk from the New South Exit of Shibuya Station. In Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, where art and culture intersect, guests can enjoy a two-hour tea utensil painting experience that blends new techniques with the traditional craft of Edo lacquerware passed down since the Edo period. Relish high-quality Japanese tea in a unique tea utensil created by liberating your five senses while listening to music. Branded as a "fail-free workshop" inspired by the keywords of art, café, and music, it has become popular not only among sophisticated locals but also international visitors with a keen interest in Japanese culture.
鎌倉はんこ
In Kamakura, this historic stamp shop is famous for its handcrafted inkans (personal seals), engraved by skilled craftsmen. Believed to bring good fortune, the seals are made with shrine blessings and by appraising the strokes and direction of your name. Visitors from across Japan, including celebrities and business executives, seek these good luck seals, often waiting months for completion. The shop also promotes the cultural importance of Japanese seals and offers a popular "Make Your Own Stamp" hands-on experience.
メタルフォレスト
"Metal Forest", located in Mishima City, Shizuoka, is a workshop for handmade and interior goods. You can try your hand at making a terrarium by creating a moss forest inside a glass and decorating it with fairies, or a herbarium by soaking flowers in oil in a cute little bottle. The inside of the store is decorated with frogs and fairies made from various metals, creating a soothing fairy tale atmosphere.
三分一湧水館
At Sambuichi Yusui-kan, adjacent to Sambuichi Yusui Park, savor soba made with spring water from the southern foot of Mt. Yatsugatake. Hand-crafted using stone-ground buckwheat flour and water recognized as one of the 100 Famous Waters, these 100% soba noodles boast an exquisite, smooth texture that perfectly preserves their flavor. The facility also includes a direct-sales shop offering tempura made with locally grown vegetables and other processed products that make excellent souvenirs. Additionally, the museum features unique exhibits on the mechanism of the spring water.
THE NOTE BAR 表参道店
THE NOTE BAR Omotesando, conveniently located about a 6-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station, is a new type of fragrance shop. By linking scent and memory, the idea is to create unforgettable moments and moments that bring back feelings. To create a fragrance, choose your favorite fragrance from around 300 types of natural fragrances, and a professional perfumer will mix it based on a recipe, allowing you to create a new, original scent in about 60 minutes. Engrave your favorite name on the finished perfume. Popular as a gift for making memories for yourself, a gift for a loved one, or an experience gift.
薫寿堂
"Kunjudo" is an incense manufacturer located on Awaji Island in Hyogo. Since its founding in 1893, the company has continued to develop and manufacture better products that are in line with the times, based on the techniques it has cultivated over the past 130 years. At the showroom, you can purchase incense sticks, incense sticks, and scented goods such as fragrance sheets. The incense-making experience allows you to easily create your own original incense, and is fun for both children and adults
