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We meet at Kintetsu Nara station of Kintetsu railway at 9:30 AM. (1)Begin the tour with the statue of Gyoki. (2)Enjoy walking shopping street and explore Nara famous food and Nara souvenir. (3)Enjoy Yomogi-Mochi at famous sweets shop (If it's closed, we enjoy another sweets) (4) Kohfukuji Temple(world heritage) (5)Walk through Nara Park (6)Visit places, not only world heritage sites but also hidden places that only locals know. I explain the habit of visiting temples and shrines and how Japanese pray, the difference between temples and shrines. Discover old city Nara & real Japan. Explore the basis and background they have. (7)Sagiike pond (8)The shrine with the god of love ( my favorite and important place) (9)Kasuga Taisha shrine (world heritage) (10)Break for lunch at a nice Japanese Udon noddle restaurant (11)Wakakusayama Hill Some buildings of Todaiji Temple (world heritage) (12)Nigatsudo-hall of Todaiji Temple (13)Let's enjoy Origami if time allows. I will bring Origami paper for you. (14) Belfry (Great bell ) of Todaiji Temple Tour ends in front of Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple at around 3:00 PM. I highly recommend you to see the Great Buddha after we say good bye. Notes: If you are vegetarian, ask me before you book, please. Other things to note We walk 5.5 km or more with steps. If you have children, elderly, please understand. Tour might be shorter or longer than expected based on the pace of the group. If it rains, the ceremony is held, I might change the route. If you are a vegetarian, ask me before you book, please.

First I explain a little about what is special about “Akahada-yaki”. Then I hand over the raw clay to guests for appreciation and touching.Imagine this clay will be given life and become a work in your daily life! Have in your mind a image of your own design. Eg. If you participate with your partner, making same teacups for each other might be a memorable experience! I will also advise for your design from easiness of making or solidity in use. When design is finished, then we start building and shaping by wheel throwing. (See my demonstration!) It’s really a fun to turn a wheel! You can either concentrate in your work, or get more inspiration watching at my works in the gallery. Final step is to scrape and write your name at the bottom of your work. That’s how it works! And let’s have a tea break and Japanese sweet over imagining the finished condition of your work. I will dry and bake your work, then duly pack it , which takes 2 to 3.5 months in total till dispatching for shipment. (International shipment cost should be additionally paid at the class. For some countries shipment may not be possible, please ask.) Other things to note If you would like our international shipment of your completed pottery, please check with us the cost and delivery acceptability by country.

Come and join us to learn the ancient tradition of Japanese Scarf Dyeing. We are experts in the traditional Japanese Dye called "Bengara". Bengara is the name of rust-type color made of red iron-oxide, and this dyes don’t fade, even in prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Traditionally in Japan, Bengara has been used for many types of materials in as house construction, coloring textiles and wooden handicrafts, etc. In our class, not only you can create your own colors and patterns, also you can select traditional colors from Nara era=around 8C (see the dye color sample chart). We are excited to have make your own fantastic scarf with us, and you can take it home! During this experience, we will share our own long experience of crafting with you as we guide you through each step amongst an enjoyable atmosphere with smiles.As we take you through each step, we will tell you about the knocks of actions for coloring , wringing, and drying, etc. as if you were in a cooking class! Although our English is not so fluent, you can ask us anytime when you are not sure as we are always happy to share our advice. We have much experience and love doing this with so many guests from around the world! Other things to note Normally your clothes will not get dirty by dye colors. Can also prepare for you an apron on request. Total time may become shorter or longer (max approx. 30minutes) depending on total # of guests.

We'll first show you our showcase of our original designed sweets before we start class! Then "Ta-da!" I invite you to enter my atelier normally customers cannot come in & here we go! A local fluent translator Atsuo will help me in explaining details about wagashi ingredients, motifs, and technique! First you will learn about basic ingredients, materials and tools for making wagashi using visual chart, and I will demonstrate the basic skills step by step for you to follow and do the same way by modelling, moulding, and shaping your own Japanese sweet. You can learn not only the basic skills of making, but also the beauty of Japanese traditional colours used and how I express seasons in the design of the "sweets". Don't worry, you can take your time at your own pace, and focus on getting inspiration and enjoying the making! There are some difficult techniques where I will help you.　:-)　 Also, you can ask me to take photos of your making as you have to keep your hands clean! Making will be about 40 minutes, and when finished, we will have a matcha tea time to taste your own wagashi. My wife will also pack the remaining wagashi for your taking out! Ingredients are red beans(azuki), white kidney beans, sugar, yam potato, agar, and edible colors from vegetables and plants. Sometimes I may use egg yolk or rice powder, which I can avoid to use if you ask me in advance. Other things to note After the experience, we will serve you matcha tea (included in the price), and you can eat your own sweets you made through your experience. For wagashi you will make I only use natural edible colors from vegetables and plants.

Enjoy 1.5hours with Michiko and Toshiko by making traditional “kumihimo” silk braid with your only-one design and colors, and complete it into your own bracelet, key fobs, or misangas! First choose your favorite design from two beginner- level patterns we prepared. Choose four color threads either by your own choice, or by our combination recommendation. Then we will help you to set the threads to the classic tool for braiding called “Marudai” (as you saw in the famous movie "Your name") and now you are ready! The kumihimo braid is created by moving the weighted spools of thread in a clock-wise fashion along the circular wooden board. The kumihimo is then produced through the center hole of this tool. Hosts will help you challenge how to braid for about 30-40minutes and gradually you may feel yourself like the anime heroine. Halfway, decide the length of braid by choosing which accessory you want to make, and finish your braid! Last step is to attach the parts for the accessory you have chosen. Make your own fantastic souvenir of Nara! (Please note that technically you cannot make exactly the same bracelet as in the movie...) Other things to note Delay for more than 30 minutes may be treated as unrefundable cancellation.