Hyogo in Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Craft Infinity opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. They have a lineup of dyeing experiences for crust leather sneakers! Dyeing shoes in your own color is fun because it allows you to create your own original items. Just thinking about what color to dye them in and how to dye which parts will stimulate your creativity. In addition, since the dyeing process is done by hand, the sense of accomplishment when you finish is great depending on how much time and effort you put in. Wearing shoes dyed in your favorite color allows you to feel self-expression and self-satisfaction. This is a recommended plan that even beginners can easily try. Leather sneakers dyed in your own color are one of a kind in the world♪☆ The experience time is about 3 to 4 hours, so even those who come from far away can feel free to try it. ☆ If you are worried about whether you can do it for the first time, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 15～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

Craft Infinity opened in Sannomiya, Kobe. A lineup of dyeing experiences for natural leather ballet shoes! Why not try dyeing natural leather ballet shoes in your favorite color? Experience the fun of making your own original items. Just thinking about what color to dye and how to dye which parts stimulates your creativity and spreads excitement. The manual dyeing process also goes surprisingly smoothly, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you finish. Even beginners can easily try it, so please take this opportunity to try it. Get your own special ballet shoes. Leather ballet shoes dyed in your own color are one of a kind in the world♪☆The experience time is about 1 to 2 hours, so even those who come from far away can feel free to try it. ☆If you are worried about whether you can do it for the first time, please feel free to contact us with any questions. Basically, you can take your work home on the day of the experience. *Depending on the content of the option, it may be shipped at a later date due to time constraints.

• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

The Yabu City Tourism Association Bamboo Lantern Project is an experience menu that was started to reduce the damage caused by bamboo due to the increase in abandoned farmland as the population ages. You can learn about the damage caused by abandoned bamboo and how to use the cut bamboo. The items you create are used as bamboo lanterns, and this sustainable experience menu is expected to have a healing effect by turning the bamboo damage into a gentle light.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience making incense sticks by choosing the scent and shape using rare sandalwood. After molding, dry it at home and light it or enjoy it as a room fragrance. The northern part of Awaji Island, where Parche Fragrance House is located, is known as a town of fragrance because of the concentration of incense manufacturers. You can experience making incense sticks using the rare sandalwood that is unique to the town of fragrance. It is a time to learn about the ingredients of incense, experience the manufacturing process, and learn about incense. Take it home, dry it, light it, and enjoy it as a room fragrance! The experience schedule is as follows. ● Meeting place / reception Fragrance House (please come to the photo) ● Incense making experience (50 minutes) ① Explanation of the experience ② Choose one of four types of fragrance. ③ Put the ingredients in a mortar and knead it with a pestle until it becomes clay-like. ④ Use a stick to stretch it to a uniform thickness. ⑤ Cut it into your desired shape. ⑥Arrange the removed incense sticks on the cardboard, stack the cardboard boxes, secure them with rubber bands, and put them in a bag to take home. ⑥Finished! Once you get home, let the incense dry (for about 2-3 days).

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity