Tohoku in Woodworking experience

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is an experience tour where you can make an arrangement using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. MOKUKA is a unique item that allows you to feel the beauty and warmth of the wood grain. It is an aging wood flower that changes to a beautiful color over time. It is also patented! This is an experience where you can make a box arrangement using such a wood flower MOKUKA. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured. You can take the arrangement home and enjoy the memories of the experience that will never fade and MOKUKA at home! You will actually create the arrangement. (60 minutes) Use MOKUKA to arrange with all your heart while feeling the warmth of the wood! The size of the box is 120mm x 120mm. You can also take a photo with the flowers you have made. *If you have time left, you can actually experience making MOKUKA. There is also a course where you can choose up to 5 MOKUKA instead of 3 as in the regular course for an additional fee. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a more voluminous arrangement.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is an experience tour using MOKUKA, a wooden flower made by a long-established lumber store in Yamagata City. This is a special experience plan where you can make a ring pillow to be used at the wedding and a gift of gratitude to your parents. The ring pillow that you made with all your heart can be used not only at the wedding, but also displayed at home to keep the memories of the special day beautiful forever. You can also create a single MOKUKA arrangement to express your gratitude to your parents who have supported you so far, and give it to them as a one-of-a-kind gift. Wrapped in the warmth of wood, spend an irreplaceable time together and spend time expressing your gratitude to your loved ones through making a heartfelt gift. The staff will carefully explain and support you as you proceed, so even those who are not confident can rest assured ♪ You can take the completed arrangement home and enjoy the unfading memories of the experience and MOKUKA at home! Experience flow (about 70 minutes) Explanation of MOKUKA (5 minutes) We will introduce the charm of MOKUKA, where you can feel the warmth and beauty of wood. Ring pillow making (30 minutes) Use wood flowers to create a natural and elegant ring pillow. Making a gift for your parents (30 minutes) Create a MOKUKA arrangement to express your gratitude. Items to take home: 1 ring pillow, 2 gifts for your parents (for both families) Photo shoot & wrapping (5 minutes) Take a commemorative photo with the finished product ♪ The gift for your parents will be carefully wrapped and handed over to you. Perfect for a wedding! A special ring pillow made by the two of you and a gift to express your gratitude to your parents are perfect.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000 off!)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Why not experience the craft of "Kumiko," a traditional Japanese wooden latticework, in Noshiro, the city of wood? Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture is located at the mouth of the Yoneshiro River. It has a convenient port for transporting felled Akita cedar, and sawn lumber is exported both domestically and internationally, earning it the nickname "the No. 1 wooden city in the Orient." Even today, the city is home to many wood-related businesses. You'll assemble wooden "Kumiko" pieces from scratch. Although it involves some delicate work, the process of assembling the pieces together is addictive! You can enjoy the pleasant aroma of wood as you finish the work using sandpaper. *Wood material: Japanese cypress. You can choose from two types of crafts: a strap measuring approximately 5.6cm in diameter or a coaster measuring approximately 10cm (additional 500 yen). (If you would like a coaster, please select the option to "Change to Coaster"). *Includes a souvenir of mineral water (500ml plastic bottle) sourced from the Shirakami-Sanchi World Heritage Site and a specialty Noshiro confectionery. [About the experience location] If the experience is held at a facility within the city, it will be a 5-minute walk away or within the tourist information office.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

★Akita Winter Fun Discount★ From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026, enjoy 50% off on weekdays and 25% off on holidays and the New Year's holiday period (up to ¥6,000)! Please enter the four-digit coupon code [AKT1] (weekdays) or [AKT2] (holidays) to make your reservation. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. The former restaurant, Kaneyu, a symbol of Noshiro City, which once thrived as a lumber industry, is a former restaurant built with abundant natural Akita cedar and registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos inside the building and strolling around the city in a kimono. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school featured in the film, and many fans visit on a basketball pilgrimage. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the vicinity. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set, and Kumiko crafting experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, and hair styling③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair styling, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Photographic screen, folding umbrella, and self-timer shutter※All prices include tax. *Price includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta sandals, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair styling fee. *Please choose the kimono pattern on the day at the venue. *Plans 1 and 3 include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set." *The "Kumiko Making Experience" included in Plan 1 is a popular menu item that allows you to experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully instructed on how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *The "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" can be added as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Making Experience: 4,700 yen ■ [June to September only] Yukata rental plans are also available. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/55849

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

A guide will take you on a stroll through Kimimachizaka Prefectural Natural Park, a sacred place for lovers. At Koibumi Shrine in the park, you can make a wish on a heart-shaped votive plaque, or post a postcard with your feelings written on it to receive a heart postmark. After your stroll, enjoy a kumiko craft experience that will allow you to experience the history and techniques of Noshiro City, which once flourished through the processing of Akita cedar wood. You can take your kumiko home as a strap or pendant. During the tea break during the kumiko experience, you can taste Hiyama tea, the northernmost tea that has been cultivated for a long time in the Hiyama region of this area. ~Schedule~ [Morning session] 9:30 Meet at Higashi Noshiro Station 10:00 Arrive at Kimimachizaka ~ Stroll (45 minutes) 11:00 Kumiko experience *Koibumi Gallery 12:00 End [Afternoon session] 13:00 Meet at Higashi Noshiro Station 13:30 Arrive at Kimimachizaka ~ Stroll (45 minutes) 14:30 Kumiko experience *Kimikoi Cafe 15:30 End

• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Rough flow] (1) Determine the size to cut (2) Cut with an electric jigsaw machine (3) File it! First of all, work ①. Decide the size to cut while consulting with your dominant hand and taste. Place a non-patterned pattern on the selected tree and make a draft for cutting with a pencil. After cutting straight lines and curves with a jigsaw machine, polish the entire surface with sandpaper and finish by removing the surface. You can use a heat pen to add text and illustrations to each work. Finally, make a hole for the string to pass through, and pass the leather string to complete!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity