Kyushu in Traditional culture experience

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00

This is a tea mat weaving experience at the Genta Dyeing and Weaving Studio. Just choose your favorite color of thread and weave! From small children to the elderly, even first-time weavers are welcome♪ Foreigners can also enjoy weaving with hand gestures and go home. We have received comments that it is "pretty good" as a mouse pad. Since it is an indoor activity, you don't have to worry about the weather. You can experience it in the quaint workshop inside the castle of Aya International Craft. Staff who have been weaving for nearly 50 years will teach you carefully. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Choose thread Choose your favorite color from the prepared thread. ② Staff explanation Staff will explain how to weave while demonstrating. ③ Weaving experience Feel free to weave. If you are quick, it will take about 15 minutes. ④ Finishing Staff will finish the fringe and it's finished. Please take it home and enjoy it.

• In Door Activity

• Age 13～Age 85
• Within 1 hour
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

A special experience to learn the traditional techniques of Oshima Tsumugi at the historic factory of "Megumi Kinu Orimono", a tsumugi workshop that has been in operation for three generations on Amami Oshima. You can observe and experience the representative techniques of "Kasuri mat mesh breaking" and "Surikomi", and in the Japanese-style room, you can carefully observe the differences in kasuri and weaving using a magnifying glass. You can take a peek into the deep world of Oshima Tsumugi. After the experience, you will receive an original strap. ~Schedule of the day~13:00 Learn the entire process of making Oshima Tsumugi Based on photographic materials, the production process of Oshima Tsumugi is carefully explained, from thread making to weaving. Even beginners can easily understand the whole picture. 13:20 Experience the mechanism and technique of kasuri mats While looking at the blueprint, you will learn about the structure of kasuri mats and the "me-breaking" technique, and experience "surikomi" coloring. It is a valuable time to experience the actual process. 13:40 Observe the rolls of fabric and choose a strap Learn about the types of Oshima Tsumugi rolls and observe the kasuri patterns with a magnifying glass. Finally, choose your favorite Oshima Tsumugi strap to take home.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 85
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

You can learn about and experience the charms of Oshima Tsumugi in a calm Japanese space renovated from an Oshima Tsumugi factory. Experience an Amami-like outfit that can only be found here, incorporating original Amami Bingata obi and accessories. Afterwards, head to the downtown area, Yango Street. Along with island cuisine, we offer a high-quality time for adults to freely enjoy Amami culture. ~Schedule for the day~15:00 Explanation and experience of the Oshima Tsumugi process Listen to the Oshima Tsumugi process and experience color printing, etc.16:00 Start dressing Choose your favorite Oshima Tsumugi and Amami Bingata obi and dress up18:00 Photographs and move to the dining area Photographs taken inside and outside the workshop18:30 Enjoy Amami island cuisine Taste while being explained about the ingredients while experiencing Amami culture20:30 Return to the workshop and change Change into the clothes you came in with Finish

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity