When you are walking around the Gion area, you may occasionally see Maiko or Geisha. Anyone should be longing for their kind words and gestures. You can feel free to experience such a maiko. Wearing makeup and kimono and walking around the town makes you feel like Maiko. Take beautiful pictures or ride a rickshaw. Let's enjoy Kyoto in the mood of Maiko. In addition to Maiko, … [Read more...] about Studio Yumekoubou (Maiko Makeover Studio), Kyoto
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Ooedo Onsen Monogatari (Onsen Theme Parks), Tokyo
"Tokyo Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari" was opened in Odaiba in the Tokyo Waterfront area in 2003, when it was 400 years since the start of the Edo bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). This is a hot spring theme park where you can enjoy foot baths, bedrock baths, and various foods in an extraordinary space that recreates the streets of Edo. When you enter the … [Read more...] about Ooedo Onsen Monogatari (Onsen Theme Parks), Tokyo
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
"The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan) is located in the center of Osaka, just 2 subway stations from Umeda. Located at the edge of Tenjinbashisuji shopping street, the longest in Japan. If you get tired of the city or are wondering "Where do you want to go today?" The real feeling of the streets of the Edo period is beyond imagination! It is a popular … [Read more...] about The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
In the past, Samurai was said to have danced with a sword and a fan for spiritual unity and inspiration before the battle. The Samurai Kembu Theater opened in 2014 to promote the sword dance experience for foreigners that began in the local Otsu City, where the master of the sword dance school “Seiga style”, Magari Ouga. You can actually experience it. In addition to the Otsu … [Read more...] about Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
Ninja Museum, Mie
Do you know Iga Ninja? They were ninja who had a base in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, and they were ninjas who were excellent in body surgery through rigorous training since childhood. Today, Ueno Park in Iga City has a museum that conveys the culture of the ninjas. Isn't ninja a fictional entity? Maybe there are people who say. However, if you visit Iga Ninja Village even if you … [Read more...] about Ninja Museum, Mie
Bujinkan Ninja Dojo, Chiba
Atago Station of Noda City located in the northern part of Chiba Prefecture. About 5 minutes to walk from this small station. In a building located in a corner of a long residential area, there were many foreigners who worshiped at the same time. Americans, Australians, etc. "I came to Japan to come to this dojo!" "I came to practice with 'Bujinkan Ninja Dojo' with teacher … [Read more...] about Bujinkan Ninja Dojo, Chiba
Okinawa World, Okinawa
At "Okinawa World", you can experience Okinawa's traditions and gourmets at once. It is packed with activities and attractions such as walks in the village that reproduced the Ryukyu Kingdom, shows by Eisa, which is a traditional performing arts, and experiences of making "shiisa" (Okinawan guardian lions). Located in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa World is a … [Read more...] about Okinawa World, Okinawa
Edo Wonderland (Nikko Edo Mura), Tochigi
“Edo Wonderland” (Nikko Edo Mura) is a history theme park in Nikko city, Tochigi prefecture. There is a barrier at the entrance, going through the barrier and proceeding through the city, the world of Edo spreads there. If you play in Nikko Edo village all day, you should be able to join the Edo people. Let's go to the Edo period in a place that can be accessed in a little over … [Read more...] about Edo Wonderland (Nikko Edo Mura), Tochigi
Ryukyu Mura Village, Okinawa
"RyukyuMura" is located in Onna village of Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, and is a tourist facility that you can know deeply about various things in Okinawa. This is a theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional atmosphere and traditional culture. The site of "Ryukyu Mura" is divided into a free area (Station of Okinawa Chanpuru) and a pay area. The most … [Read more...] about Ryukyu Mura Village, Okinawa