World Masters Games 2021 KANSAI
Special activity plans
*The dates you can make reservations and the release dates vary depending on the plans.
Please check the page of each plan. For dates, please check the May 2022 calendar on the page of each plan.
For everyone who visits during this period, we have prepared a Special activity plans filled with local attractions. After enjoying the competition, be sure to find your favorite area in Kansai.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy the special plan that has been created by the community. We look forward to your visit.
Search by theme
You can choose a theme according to your desires. Please look for a lot of attractive plans that you can experience in Kansai.
More than thousand years, Kansai has been at the center of Japan and treasure trove of tradition and culture. We prepare a selection of experiences that can only be enjoyed at the local roots.
TRADITIONS
& CULTURE
Enjoy traditions and culture
Recommended special activity plans
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Wakayama Pref.
Antique costume wearing experience (Japanese Armor/Ninja)
Try on Japanese armors or ninja outfits, and take a walk in Wakayama Castle. Enjoy the feeling of becoming a real ninja or a Sengoku war lord.
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Tottori Pref.
"Taketouro-kobo" Bamboo Craftsmen
Experience making "longevity chopsticks" and "happiness chopsticks" while wishing for a ginkgo tree that has the language of longevity.It is possible to have a name or a message engraved to make it as a special souvenir for yourself or your loved one.
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Sakai City
Personal Knife making experience
The tradition of 600 years.You can experience the sharpening and patterning of knives with the artisan of Osaka Sakai.The finished kitchen knife can be taken home as a souvenir.
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We will provide you with a special experience of the local cuisine. Discover new gourmet by experiencing and learning about it.
CUISINE
Enjoy rich food
Recommended special activity plans
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Osaka Pref.
Japanese sweets & Tea ceremony experience ～Japanese culture in Hanazono Rugby Stadium～
Enjoy Japanese tea ceremony, eating Japanese sweets and drinking japanese "Green tea" with experts, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium special room.
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Nara Pref.
Umenoyado Sake Tasting and Sake Kasu Packing Experience.
You can learn about how sake is made, then taste sake and water. Includes an original “choko” cup as a souvenir.
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Kyoto City
A plan to enjoy the special Kyoto cuisine and taste matcha green tea in the tea ceremony house surrounded with greenery.
Exceptional experience to taste Kyoto cuisine and green tea at Old Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa(Important Cultural Properties of Japan) which is not usually open to the public. Enjoy your time in the quiet and peaceful tea-ceremony room surrounded by lush garden.
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You can enjoy various activities against of great nature. Experience your favorite activities in the impressive scenery of the area and view your travel memories more vividly.
NATURE
Enjoy outdoor activities
Recommended special activity plans
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Wakayama Pref.
Kada Buggy Experience
Explore the streets of Kada City while riding the buggy.You can feel the sea, mountains and history of Kada.
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Shiga Pref.
Shower climbing
An exhilarating activity that will give you a sense of achievement. Using a harness (safety belt) and a rope, you will climb a waterfall as you look up into it.
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Tokushima Pref.
Temple Visit and Riding the Ropeway at Tairyuji Temple
Enjoy the Tairyuji Temple Ropeway that boasts the longest structure in western Japan with a length of 2775 meters.Reach an elevation of 602 meters as you go over the mountain,you can get excitement and thrill of the view expanding beneath your eyes.A guide will explain various sections of Tairyuji which is the 21st temple on the Shikoku 88 temples route.
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We will provide you relaxing plan where you can enjoy the great nature of Kansai. Enjoy a refreshing time full of extraordinary feelings away from the daily hustle and bustle.
RELAXATION
Enjoy the comfort of nature
Recommended special activity plans
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Fukui Pref.
Fukui Takahama Beach Activity Feel the ocean through BEACH YOGA
Start your day with a morning yoga class on our beautiful BLUE FLAG beach. Refresh your mind, body and soul with a yoga and meditation experience.
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Hyogo Pref.
Serene Satoyama Experience
Admire the beauty and nature of the Japanese countryside. Enjoy a healthy and locally produced vegeterian lunch. Meet and interact with the locals and nature.
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Nara Pref.
Yoshino Town Forest Therapy Experience
Leisurely walk for 3-7 kilometers and experience various Forest Therapy activities (forest walking, meditation, breath exercises, and more).
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Excursion tour full of highlights. We will guide you through the local attractions efficiently.
TOUR
Enjoy various tourist attractions
Recommended special activity plans
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Hyogo Pref.
Enjoy to make the mountain experience to the fullest
You can get to know the mountains of Japan and take the wild vegetables in the mountains. (2 days and 1 night)
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Tokushima Pref.
Whirlpools & Otsuka Museum of Art
You can experience riding on a Whirlpool Boat and visiting the Otsuka Museum of Art. You can also enjoy a lunch buffet of Awa cuisine.
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Shiga Pref.
Zazen Experience in Miidera Temple and Take a stroll around a Tokaido post town
Zen Priests guide you to practice Zen in Miidera Temple, then the tour guide will take you around the local post station town (Shukuba-machi) .
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Search by host city
You can choose the plan from the host city of the competition. Find your favorite plan near the host city and accommodation.
Fukui Pref.
This "food treasury" has so much of the fruits of the sea, mountains, and countryside including "Wakasa fugu", the king of puffer fish. There are also a lot of spots where you can tour history and culture.
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Shiga Pref.
Shiga's Lake Biwa is amid abundant nature and eternal history. Be sure to experience the profound charm nurtured by our ancestors that has been passed down to us.
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Kyoto Pref.
Kyoto, one of Japan’s ancient capitals, has kept alive its history and traditions. Throw yourself into beautiful nature and good old-fashioned culture, and feel the true spirit of Japan.
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Osaka Pref.
Fully enjoy Osaka's world-class food culture that has been called "gourmet" with okonomiyaki, takoyaki, skewers, udon noodles, and more.
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Hyogo Pref.
Starting with the World Heritage site of Himeji Castle, there are over 1,000 castle sites, and 22 nationally designated historic landmarks in Hyogo. Enjoy magnificent local culture and beautiful scenery.
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Nara Pref.
Experience Japan’s beginnings as a country in the ancient capital of Nara, a city that boasts roughly 1,300 years of history.
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Wakayama Pref.
On the Kii Peninsula that has even been selected among the 10 places in the world you should visit, there are the World Heritage sites of Mount Koya and Kumano Kodo, and other tourist attractions, hot springs, and local food that are the real pleasure of a trip.
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Tottori Pref.
In addition to the Tottori Sand Dunes with majestic views and activities you can enjoy, there are also various other attractions such as hot springs, and local food that uses the fruits of the sea and land.
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Tokushima Pref.
The Naruto Whirlpools named one of the three best whirlpools in the world, and the Awa Odori Festival that displays vivid traditional culture are both famous. Enjoy Tokushima's attractions to the fullest.
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Kyoto City(Kyoto Pref.)
Other than Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha, there are many other profound attractions you're not familiar with like Sanzen-in Temple, Fushimi, and Takao.
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Osaka City(Osaka Pref.)
The latest trends are displayed in the north, and the downtown area spreads out in the south centered on Nanba. Even if you're in the same city, you can experience totally different things.
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Sakai City(Osaka Pref.)
This area has the Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, and this is where Sen no Rikyu was born. Including traditional industries involving cutlery, incense, and bicycles, this area is also rich in historical culture.
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Kobe City(Hyogo Pref.)
With its history as a port city and being blessed with its natural scenery, there is a lifestyle unique to Kobe that has been fostered from things like fashion and local cuisine.
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Accommodation
