Experience making your very own miso! Miso, that is a staple part of every Japanese household. Tour the production process of miso, and learn more about fermented foods. There is a strict process for bringing the miso you make back into Australia, and even after you have brought it home, it must be handled with care. Furumachi Koji Factry Miso Warehouse Entrance Original products Originally made Miso sales Originally made Pickles sales Miso Factory Entrance （Staff Only Area） Miso Aging In the factory(1) In the factory(2) In the factory(3) In the factory(4)

Sadois an island previously mined for gold. Not dissimilar to Melbourne’s history, it is a place that was inhabited predominately by outlaws. In an attempt to pursue the gold deep within the SadoKinzanGold Mine, the mountain above has become split in twoas a result of the extensive digging.This site is in the process of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And is an important cultural asset to Japan. As part of our journey, we are going to explore the depths of this great mine. A grain of gold can be extend so thin A grain of gold can be made into a 2,500 m long thread Find the gold (1) Find the gold (2)

How many Japanese lover have experienced ‘zen’ meditation first hand?In Niigata Prefecture we will experience it straight from a local Buddhist high priest. We will also enjoy a beautiful local organic breakfast here. Zen Meditation(1) Zen Meditation(2) Zen Meditation(3) Zen Meditation(4) Traditional breakfast(1) Traditional breakfast(2) Traditional breakfast(3)

Sadois an island previously mined for gold. Not dissimilar to Melbourne’s history, it is a place that was inhabited predominately by outlaws. In an attempt to pursue the gold deep within the SadoKinzanGold Mine, the mountain above has become split in twoas a result of the extensive digging.This site is in the process of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And is an important cultural asset to Japan. As part of our journey, we are going to explore the depths of this great mine. Mountain divided by gold digging It was facility for purification of gold Entrance To get to mining area Explaining old Japanese coin (Koban) Observe how miners dug gold(1) Observe how miners dug gold(2) Rest area for miners General view Daimyo Yashiki Gold coin Sado Kinzan Garden

These boats were originally used by female divers to collect sea-shells, abalone and seaweed. The Taraiboats have evolved into the shape of a laundry basket, allowing them to be operated individually. But without proper technique there is a high chance the boat will not move... We won’t be collecting abalone or seaweed but students may like to have a boat race? We will also visit an old town Shukunegi, an iconic sightseeing destination in Sado. Entrance Preparation Tarai boat experience Tarai boat experience Female diver (Ama-san)(1) Female diver (Ama-san)(2) Taiko Bridge inland sea

Experience making your very own paper-knife. How a long skinny nail transforms into a paperknife is an experience that is only possible in a blacksmithing town. The paper-knife you create can be taken home as a souvenir. Please keep in mind, we are restricted to the amount of people that can blacksmith at any one time, thus if we have large numbers, there will be a rotating system. Paper-knife Skinny long nail Scissors Professional Blacksmiths Workplace(1) Workplace(2) equipment Gas burner for heat up nails

It is a place where you can admire the beautiful NishikiKoi that the nickname of “swimming gems”. There are in beautiful Japanese gardens where carps are swimming in a gorgeous Japansepond. You can also enjoy waterfalls, Taiko Bridge and feeding to NishikiKoi. This a perfect place for school education and creature ecological integrity. Entrance Baby Nishiki-Koi fish Nishiki-Koi feeding Nishiki-Koi Japanese garden(1) Japanese garden(2) Explaining about Nishiki-Koi Owner name of Nishiki-Koi

Experience hands-on traditional Japanese drums ‘taiko’ with members of the local infamous drum entertainment group ‘Kodo'! Throughout this event you will enjoy various games playing in both small teams as well as joining forces as one grand collective and really experiencing what fun drums can be! Japanese Taiko experience(1) Japanese Taiko experience(2) Japanese Taiko experience(3) Japanese Taiko experience(4) Japanese Taiko experience(5) Japanese Taiko experience(6) Japanese Taiko experience(7) Japanese Taiko experience(8)