Hokuriku in Traditional culture experience
- Age 6~Age 90
- 1~2 hours /2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00
Welcome to Kanazawa! Whether it's a sunny or rainy day, you'll have fun wearing a kimono! Kanazawa is a city where kimonos look good, but it's a waste to just wear a kimono and go sightseeing! Since this is a great opportunity, why not come into contact with Kanazawa's traditional culture even just a little bit and have an experience that can only be had at that time? ``Even if you forget your lunch, don't forget your umbrella!'' It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so you might be worried about whether you'll be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll.You won't have to worry about that at all if you try making hagire art while wearing a kimono! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------<What is kimono hagire art making? >This is an experience where you carefully untie kimonos that have become unwearable due to burnt holes or stains that won't come off, cut them into small pieces, and attach them to paper patterns using kimono hagire to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. We have various patterns unique to Kanazawa, such as Kanazawa Station's drum gate, Kenrokuen's Kotoji lantern, and Kanazawa Castle, so please choose the one you like! For children, there are also simple patterns such as dinosaurs and flowers. Anyone can easily tackle it. What's interesting is that even with the same pattern, depending on the kimono haggis used, you can end up with a variety of different designs! ! You can frame your completed work on the spot and take it home! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------<Plan details> ① First, you will put on a kimono and do your hair. You can choose your favorite kimono from hundreds of types and wear it, and we also have a personal hairdresser on hand, so you can leave your hair styled using your favorite hair ornaments! ②After wearing the kimono, we will create a one-of-a-kind kimono hagire art. Choose your favorite pattern, cut the edges with scissors, and paste it with glue. Art has no answers! There are various types of creations, including those who create boldly and those who create delicately! We will give you advice on recommended color schemes, etc., and you can enjoy the experience while chatting with our friendly staff in a homely atmosphere! Since this is an experience while wearing a kimono, it may be a little difficult to work, but let's have fun! ③ Decide on the color of the frame ④ Choose the color of the frame and place the work Once completed, you can frame it on the spot and take it home. We would be happy if you could display it on your entrance or wall as one of your wonderful memories of sightseeing in Kanazawa. After the experience, leave for sightseeing in Kanazawa! Please enjoy Kanazawa to the fullest! (You can also go sightseeing in Kanazawa before the experience.) Our plans changed due to sudden rain... If that's the case, please come visit our store, which includes dressing up, hair styling, and cultural experience.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 14:00
Enjoy Kutani and the stylish tradesman culture in a retro-modern townhouse. Komatsu's old town area was formed around Komatsu Castle, which used to be here. The artist, Yukio Uchida, is the only artist in this area where the stylish tradesman culture, including Kabuki and Hikiyama, still remains, and is the only person involved in the production of Kutani ware. He is also the owner of "Toraya Ceramics Store", which has a store in a renovated building of the traditional architectural style "Komatsu Machiya". In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Uchida, Kutani ware painting of "Kutani style" will be performed in a retro-modern Komatsu Machiya. After the experience, enjoy the many furnishings and tasteful atmosphere stored in the tea room with all five senses while tasting the matcha tea that Mr. Uchida himself makes in the tea room. * For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.
- Age 1~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
A professional photographer with a wealth of topics will accompany you, and you will have fun taking photos at Higashi Chaya District, a tourist attraction in Kanazawa (1 hour).The photos taken can be downloaded from the customer's own web page. We have everything you need for kimono rental, so you can come empty-handed. Please return it by business hours on the day of rental.
- Age 6~Age 99
- 2~3 hours
- 13:30
The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.
「本当に、この道であっているのかな?」そう、今回は集合場所に到着時する前からドキドキが始まっていました。看板はあるものの、奥まった所へと車を進める事になるので到着するまで不安が募りました(集合場所を見つけた時はほっとしました)。 体験はまず、案内をしてくださるガイドの船津さんと、当主の荒谷さんの紹介から始まり、安全のための注意事項の説明、それからヘルメットの装着をしました。 準備が整うと、重ねられた石の間を通り、工具等がある小屋の間を通って採石場の入り口へ。入り口を見たときは思わず吐いた息と共に「うわぁー」と声が漏れました。 大きく開いた入り口、壁は白っぽくて幾何学的な模様が刻まれていました。私には不思議でとても美しく魅力的に見えました。 採石場の中へ入り、独特な雰囲気を感じ、まるで異世界に来たような感覚がしました(どう感じたかは上手く言葉で表現できませんので割愛で)。 実際に石を切り出す所を見せていただき、石を切る時の音の変化を感じる事もできました。 また、石の状態を探りながら採石していく技術は長年受け継がれ、歴史と凄みを感じました。 お話していただいたことや実際に体験したことは全て興味深いもので、私は参加して良かったです。 今回、参加した時期が良く、外気と採石場の気温の差を感じる事が出来なかったので、また別の季節に参加したいと思いますいます。
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