ACTIVITY&CULTURE

In Nagoya, you can find many places where you can feel the majestic nature just a short walk away!
Delicious food, interactions with people, and experiences in nature. To help you enjoy all of this,
Nagoya JaLS organizes many activities after school and on weekends.

ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Activities

Nagoya is a unique city where historical landmarks such as castles and temples blend seamlessly with modern technology. Come and experience both sides of Japan in Nagoya!

Spring: Mountain climbing, Tea picking, Cherry-blossom viewing, etc.

Summer: Fruit picking, Canoeing, Rafting, etc.

Autumn: Leaf viewing, Vegetable harvest experience, etc

Winter: Trolley trains, Making mochi, etc

Gourmet Activities

Many people from all over the world visit Nagoya. You can experience a lot of traditional and region-specific food culture. Enjoy the unique flavours of Nagoya!

Nagoya is known for good place to enjoy “MISO” – Miso Gourmet Tour
Tour of recommended ramen shops not listed in guidebooks
Nagoya’s ‘hitsu-mabushi’, a must-try at least once.
Taste of the common people, okonomiyaki and takoyaki
And more…

Tour Activities

At Nagoya JaLS, we run many day trips, and even overnight stays. Throughout the year, there are also many local festivals to enjoy in Nagoya.

Gifu(Shirakawago)
Ise shrine
Kyoto temple
BBQ at Mikawa Bay Side
And more…

CULTURE

Taiko Drumming: Explore the traditional style of Japanese drumming that is so famous all over the world and try your own hand at keeping rhythm and perfecting your technique.

Tea Ceremony: Enjoy one of the most classically renown Japanese cultural experiences and begin to understand the meanings behind the deep tradition.

Kimono: Enjoy wearing traditional Japanese clothing and learn how to wear for yourself. Afterwards, enjoy photo opportunities and some local sightseeing in full kimono!

Sushi Making: Learn how to make the most famous of all Japanese foods: sushi! It’s a lot harder than it looks, but a lesson from a professional will help you to go a long way.

Fan & Seal Printing: Make traditional Japanese crafts to take home and create a memory that will last far after your trip has finished. In this session we learn the classical art of creating a family seal and printing for yourself.

Kendo: Enjoy one of the most loved Japanese martial arts and take part in a basic kendo class. Learn the foundational skills you need to keep progressing in the future too.