Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods in Japan
- Age 5~Age 90
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30
We will make a key chain using Kyoto twisted tassels. Braid "Kumihimo" like "Your Name". Choose up to 2 colors of thread by yourself and make a set of four. Tie a knot and attach it to the tassel to make a key holder. Kanae-musubi is a type of knotting method that has been used for a long time in the field of Kyoto Kumihimo as a way to make wishes come true. The price may change depending on the type of twisted tassel. (5 00 yen) The charms shown in the photo can be attached separately for a fee (200 yen to 500 yen). Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.
I went with my friend and we had a lot of fun doing this activity! It was too short though I would have love to do it longer with more threads but it could have get too hard so I understand why it wasn't. I still had fun and I'm bringing back a nice souvenir I did myself!
- Age 8~Age 80
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30
It is a one-of-a-kind bracelet (anklet) making experience that is a collaboration between a braided bracelet and a power stone. The braided cords are made using a platform called Marudai, which is used in the movie. You can choose 3 power stones from about 15 types. There are about 30 types with additional charge (200 yen or 300 yen per piece). There are about 9 types of metal parts to put in between. There are about 20 types with additional charge (150 yen or 200 yen per piece). You can choose 2 colors from about 30 kinds of threads. You can choose from four types of clasp: hook, new hook (100 yen), magnet (300 yen), mantel (150 yen). Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.
親子3世代で体験させていただきました。 紐選び、石選び、紐の長さ選び、留め具選びととてもワクワクしながら作ることが出来ました。 5人それぞれ違う材料で、その人らしい組紐ブレスレットができました、 紐の色や石の種類などは違っていても、組紐のブレスレットは、家族の絆の証となりました プライベートではいつもつけています また機会がありましたら体験したいと思います ありがとうございました
- Age 7~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not try painting an auspicious papier-mâché doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Papier-mâché is a doll made by creating a frame out of wood and pasting washi paper on it. It originally originated in China, but is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. There are many different shapes, but many of them are in the shape of animals, and they have become treasured as lucky charms. First, choose your favorite plain body. Once you have decided on the body, use your imagination and paint your ideas with paint. Our staff will support you, so even beginners can have fun creating. Papier-mâché dolls are hollow and very light, so they are very popular as travel souvenirs. [Types of bodies to choose from] ▶ Daruma dolls "Daruma dolls" have a rounded shape and the fact that they "get up no matter how many times they fall down," and they have been treasured as talismans and lucky charms since ancient times. Papier-mâché daruma dolls are used for all kinds of wishes, such as warding off evil, making the family happy, and making wishes come true, so they are used for prosperity in business and winning. ▶Lucky catsLucky cats used to be a lucky charm for sericulture because they exterminate mice that eat crops and silkworms, but since sericulture has declined, they have come to be seen as a lucky charm for business prosperity. There is a theory that lucky cats were originally made using the "Imado ware" pottery technique that was produced around Imado-cho in Asakusa. *There are various theories*Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.
- Age 7~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, especially related to Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred beings in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshiped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals. First, choose your favorite fox mask and paint your favorite colors and designs on the white mask. Use various paints, from acrylic paints, to paint your ideas with paint. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. The traditional atmosphere of Asakusa and the mysterious elements of the fox mask combine to create a special experience. [Types of fox masks to choose from] ・Full (fox mask) ・Half (fox mask) ▶Fox masks Fox masks are used in Nohgaku (a general term for Noh and Kyogen) and Kagura (dance and song performed to worship the gods). They are often considered to be auspicious, as they are enshrined as messengers of the gods at Inari Shrine. In addition, fox masks are said to bring good fortune such as bountiful harvests, prosperity in business, and safety in the home. *Depending on the stock situation, we may not be able to provide the body you want.
The host is friendly and helpful, but no guidelines were given and you're pretty much on your own. Does not feel like it was worth 4000 yen per person. Would be 5 stars if the price was twice lower though.
- Age 8~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not make your own original art fan or fan at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Choose from the traditional Japanese crafts of "fan" or "uchiwa", decorate it with your own ideas, and make your own unique fan or fan. You can easily enjoy decoration using stamps, markers, watercolors, etc. No special skills or drawing skills are required. You can create your own unique fan or fan by freely choosing the type and color of stamps and applying an original design. By incorporating modern stamp art into a traditional fan, a new art piece that combines tradition and modernity is born. The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. Your original fan will be a special item that you made yourself and will be a memorable and important item. It is also popular as a personal favorite item. *This experience is an experience where you paint a plain fan or fan yourself.
体験料3500円に見合わない。机の上に紙とスタンプ、絵の具、クレヨンなどの用意がされていましたが、説明はわかりきったことをほんの10秒程度。どんなやり方があるか例を聞くと「うちのインスタ見て下さい」と。インスタを見ると扇子の投稿は1〜2のみ。実物の見本もありましたが、子供さんのお絵描き程度のものです。スタンプは種類も少なくスタンプ台の色は出ず、筆はバサバサ、扇子の下に当てるゴム台もサイズが全く合っておらず小さくて、段ができてスタンプもうまく押せませんでした。道具は汚れていて扇子にも付着してしまい残念としか言いようがない体験でした。
- Age 8~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Why not make your own original goshuincho at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Goshuincho are used by worshippers to keep a record of their travels and pilgrimages and visits when they visit Japanese temples and shrines. First, you can make an upcycled goshuincho that is kind to the earth, using recycled materials such as scraps from the kimono manufacturing process, used paper bags and wrapping paper. Choose your favorite pattern from the materials and make your own favorite goshuincho! The staff will support you, so even beginners can enjoy creating. If you visit shrines and temples with your handmade goshuincho, it will become a deeper memory. ●What is upcycling? It is to give new added value to things or unnecessary items that would otherwise be discarded, upgrade them into new products, and reborn them. In order to switch from a consumer society in which things are mass-produced and consumed to a sustainable society, the keyword upcycling is very important.
- Age 5~Age 90
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30
It is a handmade experience of rosary. It is an experience to make an informal rosary that can be used widely in general. Assemble your own wooden balls and precious stones (crystal, jade, etc.), thread them into a string, assemble the braid yourself, choose a tassel, and attach it yourself. . You can make one rosary in the world and take it home. Please take this opportunity to make a rosary that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as for yourself or as a souvenir for your family. When visiting temples and other places during your trip to Kyoto, take it out of your bag and visit, and it will look very elegant. If you make it with only precious stones, it will be from 6,000 yen. There is also a paid option (1,000 yen) for twisted bunches. Please wear a mask for customers. Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.
母はブレスレット、私と娘はお念珠作りを体験しました。成人になった息子のお念珠も娘のお念珠も妥協なくオプションを選びイメージ通りの素敵な物が仕上がり大満足です。末永く使うお念珠ですので心をこめて手作りできて良かったです。
- Age 0~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 / 17:30
The smell bag has a long history, Nara It has been used by people since the time. Natural fragrance is also excellent in insect repellent, and you can easily enjoy the scent by placing it in a bag and putting it in a bag as a worry that you cannot see. You will make a fragrance bag by blending fine chips of fragrant wood and making your own scent and putting it in a small bag of gold crab. Kyoto As a souvenir On the day You can take it home. There are many temples and shrines nearby and it is convenient for sightseeing area So please drop in for your memories of your trip ♪
天然の香木を使った、優しくて上品な香りの匂い袋作りを楽しめます! 袋の柄もパワーストーンも、可愛いものがたくさんある中から選べます。 二条城が近く、金閣寺や龍安寺のあるエリアにもタクシーで15分くらいで行けるので、観光の前や合間にピッタリだと思います。 作り方を優しく教えてくださり、場所の歴史も教えていただいて、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました☆
- Age 7~Age 75
- Within 1 hour
- 10:30 / 13:30
You can choose up to three letters of your choice from the alphabet from A to Z. Additional letters can be added for a fee (180 yen each). You can choose up to four colors from 20 colors for the braided strings and braid them. You can also add charms for a fee. It can be used for various purposes such as for your favorite idol or as a gift for a special person. If you would like to make two, one for a stuffed animal, etc., please write this in the comments section when making your reservation.
- Age 3~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00
Nara Why don't you try to make traditional handicrafts and roosters at the tile factory located in a culture-rich land? The size is adult Mini size of about fully spread out one's hand. About three weeks later, I can meet the surface of the finished oni tile for the first time. After creation, it is thoroughly dried and baked, and the power of evil demons is stored and delivered.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour /1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00
Welcome to Kanazawa! You can have fun on both sunny and rainy days! 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? It rains a lot in Kanazawa, so I was worried about whether I would be able to wear a kimono and take a leisurely stroll.If you experience making kimono hagire art, you don't have to worry about that at all! ! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------<What is kimono hagire art making? >It is an experience to carefully untie kimonos that are no longer wearable due to burnt holes or stains that will not 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 a variety of patterns available, such as Kanazawa Station's Tsuzumimon, Kenrokuen's Kotoji Lantern, and Kanazawa Castle, so please choose the one you like! Don't worry, there are also simple designs for children, such as dinosaurs and flowers. It doesn't require any special skills, so anyone can easily do 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! ! Once completed, you can put it in a frame and take it home. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------<Plan details>① Reception Our store has a very homey atmosphere and friendly staff. (He is so friendly that he always gets along with the customers...lol) will guide you. ② We will create the only one-of-a-kind kimono hagire art in the world.Create your own special piece! Art has no answers! There are various types of creations, including those who create boldly and those who create delicately! The best part is thinking about the color arrangement and cutting it into the shape you want, so you can enjoy the experience while chatting with the staff in a friendly atmosphere! 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. If your plans change due to sudden rain, why not have some fun and experience some culture? All of our staff are looking forward to meeting you.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:45 / 17:00 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room. ☆ It is a course that you can make one work in 90 minutes lesson. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:30 / 19:30
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Enjoy your daily outings with the finished accessories ♪ You can make glitter glass accessories by hand using a technique called fusing, which combines colored glass and bake it in a kiln to weld it. ☆ You can take the completed work home on the day of the experience. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00
“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ This is a painting course where you draw pictures and letters on unglazed fabric. ① Hot water only (small) 2 customers ② Bowl 1 customer ③ Mug cup 1 customer ④ Bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ⑤ Cat-shaped "Mermon-chan cup" 1 customer (+660 yen including tax) ) you can choose one of your favorite vessels and paint it. ☆ You can use brown and navy blue, two calm underpaintings. 8 colors of paint are available as an option ☆ Colorful painting is also possible ♪ ☆ The completed work will be handed over about a month to a month and a half after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00
At the “AKARI Design Studio”, handmade Japanese paper lighting experiences are held as needed. The “Standard Course” has 3 to 4 types On the day You can choose and produce it. Price: 5000 per person yen/ 6000 yen* Varies depending on the shape to be manufactured. On the day Please decide after looking at the sample. I want to challenge making full-blown Japanese paper lighting. Take your time Kyoto I want to have a unique experience! Recommended for those who (^ _-)-☆ You can make shapes and patterns yourself, so you will definitely be satisfied! Of course, carefully Explanations We will also participate, so please participate with peace of mind (^ ^ ♪ Works On the day Completed and can be taken home. It can also be delivered to your home at a later date.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a painting course where you paint pictures and letters on the finished unglazed clay with a brush. ① 2 small teacups ② 1 bowl ③ 1 mug ④ 1 bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" (+660 yen tax included) ⑤ 1 cat-shaped "Merumon-chan cup" (+660 yen tax included) You can choose one of the following and paint it. ☆You can use two calm colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. We also have eight colors of paint available as an option. ☆You can also paint colorfully. ☆The finished work will be kept and fired, so it will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆If you have any concerns about the production of the work, please feel free to contact us.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
Tie-dye is a dyed product in which the fabric is tied up (Tie) and dyed (Dye). A variety of patterns are created by folding and tying the fabric before dyeing. Because they are dyed by hand, no two pieces have the same design. [Experience details] Tie the T-shirt in your favorite way and dye it in your favorite color. We will guide you carefully so everyone can enjoy it. Price: ¥5,000 per person (1 T-shirt included) Time: Select from 9:00-11:30, 13:00-15:30 Number of participants: 2-5 people Age: Elementary school students and above are welcome to bring: Hanger ☆The dye may splash onto your clothes and shoes, so please come in clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.☆T-shirt sizes are available from 90cm to XXL. Please let us know your size when making a reservation ☆ If you bring a T-shirt, you will receive a ¥500 discount. ☆The second T-shirt will be sold for ¥1,000 each. ☆Additional ¥500 will be charged for the second T-shirt you bring in.
- Age 5~Age 60
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00
Chopstick making experience using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ ★Chopstick making experience recommended for couples and families★ A chopstick making workshop using a plane. You can have fun making your own chopsticks with your family, couples, or friends ♪ ◆ Process ◆ 1. Choose the wood (12 types) 2. Choose the length of the chopsticks (2 types) 3. Set the chopsticks on the stand and use a plane to sharpen them 4. Use sandpaper to smooth the tips and corners of the chopsticks 5. Coat with oil and it's done *You can take them home on the day The estimated time required is 30 to 40 minutes. Children under 9 years old should be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if any injuries occur, you will be held responsible. You can have your name engraved as an option! *An additional fee of 1,100 yen will be charged This is a very popular service! Please take a look at the photos from the reviews! English-speaking staff are always on hand, so foreigners are also welcome ♪
We had such a wonderful time crafting our own unique chopsticks. Our Sensei was so kind, helpful and nice, we felt very welcome and comfortable. Making our own chopsticks including laser grooving of our names in Japanese letters was a very special experience and definitely one of our highlights in Tokyo. The shop was super cute, we were alone with our Sensei the whole time and she was the perfect host and instructor. Thank you so much for this special day!
- Age 5~Age 80
- Within 1 hour
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
The length and thickness you like ... Original My Chopsticks! ! Only bamboo carefully selected from the local bamboo forest is used. Because you use it every day and put it in your mouth, you need something safe and secure ...
- Age 8~Age 75
- 1~2 hours
- 09:30 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 16:30
W (double) version of braid and power stone bracelet. One can be made with braids and power stones, and one can be made with only braids. There are about 14 types of power stones within the price, and you can choose 3 from about 20 types for an additional charge. You can choose from four types of metal fittings: hook type, new hook (extra charge), magnet (extra charge), mantel (extra charge). Adjust the size to suit you. Visitors are limited to one person per experience. Thank you.
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:30 / 18:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a "lesson you want to make this" that you can choose from the following 4 items. 1 Mug / Beer Mug Course Turn the hand-cranked potter's wheel to make a mug or beer mug ♪ 2 Donburi / Noodle bowl course A lesson to make a large bowl for eating udon or donburi using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. 3 Pasta plate / Western bowl course A large plate that is perfect for placing pasta. Stretch the soil and place it on a mold to make an oval shape. 4 Platter course Make a large plate using the hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
First time to do a workshop at this shop and the staff in charge was friendly and helpful. She also demonstrated the steps and let us try on our own. I enjoyed making my own plate and I would like to try other courses next time.
- Age 6~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 10:00 / 14:00 / 15:30
The "Washi Candle Lamp Course" is based on a glass candle holder, pasted with colorfully dyed ultra-thin Japanese paper, and cut out your favorite pattern with a wide variety of cutout punches! Anyone can easily do it. A nice Japanese paper lamp is completed. It's not just a candle, but a very soft light that wraps around the space because it passes through Japanese paper. Since it is a candle type that does not require a cord, it can be easily placed anywhere. You can use it as soon as you take it home, so it will be your favorite healing item from that day (^ _-)-☆ You can use it for yourself or as a gift. Great for Christmas and other home parties! I want to experience something unique to Kyoto! If you think that, please feel free to challenge. You can make your own light (table stand lighting) using Japanese paper. of course! We will explain it carefully, so anyone can feel free to join us, including families, couples, and women. The moment when the completed Japanese paper light lights up is a truly moving experience! (*'▽')
- Age 4~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ In the experience, we will use a hand-cranked potter's wheel, but we will lecture on the same "watering" technique as the electric potter's wheel. You can make a work that is the same as an electric potter's wheel even with a hand-cranked potter's wheel. ☆ You can also paint with Tetsusai hands. If you think about the painting design to draw on the container in advance, you will have a nice container. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
ひとりで参加しましたが、同席したグループの人たちとの会話もとても楽しく、先生の説明もとてもわかり易かったので、とても楽しく体験できました。小鉢を作りましたが、次回はまた違う器を作りたいです。
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 16:45 / 19:00
“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. Choose your favorite item from a total of 4 types, 2 types of bangles and 2 types of key chains, and create an original leather craft. You can engrave a pattern or engrave your own illustration or message. Once you dye the leather surface and assemble it, it's complete♪You can enjoy every day with the finished leather craft♪You can take your work home with you on the day of the course, so even those who come from afar can feel free to experience it♪☆The completed work will be available on the day of the workshop. You can take it home on the day. ☆If you have any concerns about the work, please feel free to contact us.
初めてのレザークラフト体験でした。 沢山の型押しを目の前にワクワクしながら下絵を描いてイメージを革に移してゆく。 色を着け、コーティングして。 すぐに使う事が出来る。私はその場で鍵につけ愛用しています。 大変楽しく、嬉しい体験でした。 先生の優しい雰囲気に居心地良く、自分らしい作品を作る事が出来ました。 ありがとうございます
- Age 4~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
- 11:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:30
"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create a work in a 45-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience where you can choose from a plate-making bean plate course and a cat chopstick rest painting course.・ Bean plate course for making plates One bean plate with a diameter of about 10 cm is produced. You can make white makeup and paint with iron.・ Cat chopstick rest painting course You can freely paint on two cat-shaped unglazed doughs. ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.
会社のチームビルディングで利用させていただきました。 講師の方に「こういう風にしてみたい」と話しかけると、わかりやすく指導してもらえました。制作を通してメンバーとの交流も深まり楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。またぜひ受講したいです!
- Age 10~Age 100
- 3~4 hours
- 09:00 / 13:00
A swordsmith will teach you how to make Japanese knives using blacksmith techniques. Using the same material as Japanese swords, Tamahagane, the forged iron is shaped with a hammer. You can make your own clay holder and add a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, and sharpen it to complete it. Although it is a physically demanding job, the swordsmith will be happy to assist you, so don't worry if you are not confident in doing the heavy lifting, such as children or women. You can take photos and videos while working! The trial fee is for one Japanese knife. You can also make one book for two or more people. In that case, please let us know how many people will be participating in the experience when making a reservation. If you are making a reservation for three or more, it will take a little longer. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the closing time. We may be able to move the start time forward, so please contact us.
We had an awesome time at the knife making experience in master Masaya Yoshidas workshop. One of his apprentices, Robert, a native English speaker, instructed and helped us all the way to the finished product. We love the knife and now use it in our Kitchen on a daily basis. Robert also answered every question we had about the rich history behind the craft of Japanese sword making and we got to observe and chat with the master too. Your knife is made from the same Tamagahane steel as a Katana, so it's a really cool and practical souvenir. Thank you so much for having us! Great memories!
- Age 12~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
- 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00
What you'll doYou have an experience of Sashiko embroidery stitching through making "Sashiko fukin"."Sashiko fukin" is known as dish towel in Japan and very popular Sashiko learning item for novices. This item is very practical. After finishing to make, you can use it as handkerchief, lunch mat, wrapping something like sandwich, flower base mat etc.The size is approx. 33cm×33cm.Although you cannot finish the stitching during the experience, you will get knowledge and skill how to complete it by yourself. Therefore you can enjoy the stitching even at home.Step 1: Choose a Sashiko pattern and a thread color.I've provided you with many sort of Sashiko cloths which is printed on a fabric and thread colors. Please enjoy picking your favorite one out.Step 2: Preparation.I introduce how to treat for a fabric and a thread before doing stitch.Step 3: Do Sashiko stitching.After showing my demonstration to you, you will start stitching on the cloth you chosen. This time makes you enjoy and relax!Step 4: Explain Sashiko basic role and tips.Before closing the session, I explain about general order of stitching, things to watch out for, tips and so on.
- Age 10~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
A swordsmith will teach you the techniques of Japanese sword making and spend a whole day making a short sword with a blade length of less than 30 cm. During the experience, charcoal cutting, tamaheshi, tsutsubokashi, forging, unbending, fire making, soil placement, quenching, and blacksmith sharpening will be performed. The sword will then be registered and sharpened at a later date, and will be shipped to your home along with a registration certificate. If you select an option, you can also choose a Japanese sword such as a wakizashi (large) (small), katana, or tachi. Registration, packaging, and shipping fees are all included in the price. *Due to the Firearms and Swords Possession Control Act, the swordsmith will engrave the swordsmith's name on the sword. It is possible to engrave the participant's name as well. In addition, registration and sharpening are required, so it will take 6 to 9 months to deliver the sword. *The address, name, and phone number are required for the owner's details for the registration review and for shipping the finished product. If they are different from those registered with Activity Japan, please be sure to contact us here. If there is no contact, we will register and ship the sword as is. *If shipping overseas, please check for yourself whether the country can receive Japanese swords. In addition, export procedures, packaging fees, and shipping fees will be required separately. The amount varies depending on the country, so please contact us in advance. Payment will be made in cash on the day. *Damaged or scratched acrylic cases cannot be repaired, so please handle them carefully.
Made a Tanto with Yoshida Masaya shishou and apprentice Robert. Had an amazing time and actually planning on coming back to make full sword. Highly recommend the experience to all.
- Age 10~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 09:00
You will spend a whole day making a small scale attached to the Japanese sword. The material is the same as the Japanese sword, and the world's highest grade iron (tamahagane) is used. You can make a soil holder by yourself and insert a blade crest. Attach the blade, cut your name on it, make a scabbard, and sharpen it to complete it. Only at our studio can you experience making a small pattern and sharpening it. You will learn how to make a Japanese sword while working, and you will not know until you experience the work of striking iron to change its shape and create ripples, so I think it will be a great learning experience. We will proceed according to the ability of the person who will experience it, so there is no need to worry about minors and women. Photos and videos can be taken during production! The fee will be the experience fee for one Kozuka. Two or more people can make one. In that case, please let us know when you make a reservation. If you make a reservation for two or more, it will take about an additional hour for each one after the second one. Please join us with plenty of time before the end time. It is also possible to advance the start time, so please contact us. ★We have someone here who can explain things in English, so you don't need an interpreter.
今回、初節句の祝いと自分の趣味を併せて体験させていただきました!言葉の語源は刀鍛冶から来ているものが多い事や由来や奥深さを改めて痛感いたしました。師匠はじめ、弟子の方々の丁寧な説明と和やかな中で体験できました。
- Age 8~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 11:00 / 14:00
[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Bring in your red iron dyeing at the workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families♪ ‥Red Gara dyeing is a natural dye that can be removed from the soil and turned into soil. It is an energy-saving dyeing method that requires only a small amount of water. Please bring in one item of cloth, T-shirt, or other item you would like to dye using Red Garla dye and have it dyed freely. You can choose your favorite color and do tie-dye or gradation. Our staff will explain everything in detail, so it's safe for first-timers, children, and women! ‥∵∴‥∵‥∴‥∵‥∴‥∴‥★Please bring anything you would like to dye. Up to 1 item (200g). ★Things to be dyed You can dye one item of your choice, such as cloth or a T-shirt. ★ [Drink included] After the experience, you can take a hot breath while drinking a drink. It's good to have fun with everyone, or it's good for two people to relax together.
小学三年生の娘がベンガラ泥染めのエコバッグを体験しました。 親切丁寧に説明してくれて、分かりやすかったです。 かなり力が必要でしたが、手助けしてもらいながら綺麗に染めることが出来ました! 藍染も出来るみたいなので、次体験するなら藍染めをしてみたいです!
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