Highlights
Create a Sanpo using the traditional Hikimage technique
Learn about the 700-year history of Sanpo crafting
Experience a hands-on workshop in traditional Japanese crafts
The Sanpo or accessory case you create can be taken home on the same day
Recommended for those interested in Japanese culture and traditional crafts
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Overview
Nara
1 hour(s)
Available Sat
Pick-up not available
189646
10020
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What to expect
Let's create a Sanpo or an accessory case using the unique "Hikimage" technique, which involves making cuts in pieces of cypress wood to bend them. You can also learn about the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Sanpo.
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Package Details
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Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child
USD 22.09
Total:
Adult/Child
USD 22.09
Price per Adult/Child :
Overview
Morning, Afternoon
1 hour(s)
Available Sat
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Experience fee / Material fees / Workshop tour
Schedule
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Start time :
10:00
Check-in at Yoshitani Woodworks
Explanation (Approx.30 min)
We introduce the traditional "Hikimage" technique that has been passed down for 700 years. We will also explain the significance and uses of the Sanpo shape, as well as the fact that over 80% of domestic production takes place in Shimoichi Town.
Workshop Tour
In the woodworking shop filled with the gentle aroma of cypress, you can tour the manufacturing process of Sanpo. The sight of numerous Sanpo stacked up to the ceiling is truly impressive! You can closely observe the craftsmen processing the wood and the assembly of the Sanpo.
Start of Experience (Approx. 30 min)
You can create either a Sanpo or an accessory case. Please let us know your preferred experience when making your reservation.
A [Sanpo Making Experience]
Experience the creation of Sanpo, an essential part of traditional Japanese living. Try making a Sanpo using the unique "Hikimage" technique, which involves making cuts in pieces of cypress wood to bend them.
■What is a Sanpo?
A Sanpo is a stand used for carrying offerings or gifts. It is commonly used to hold kagami mochi during New Year's or as a platform for offerings in a household Shinto altar.
B [Accessory Case Making Experience]
This is a hands-on crafting experience that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy. Using the "Hikimage" technique, try making a small container. The container you create can be used to store accessories or small items. Experience the joy of handcrafting everyday items!
11:00
Activity Ends
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Location, direction and description
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For Public Transportation Users:
-From Kintetsu Shimoichiguchi Station, take the Nara Kotsu Bus and get off at Sengokubashi Minamitsume, then walk for 5 minutes.
-It's about a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Yoshino Line Shimoichiguchi Station.
For Those Arriving by Car:
It's a 20-minute drive from the Gosho Minami IC on the Keinawa Expressway.
*Please park in the parking lot in front of Yoshitani Woodworks.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Restrictions
- Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
- The activity will be conducted in Japanese.
- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
Additional notes
- The Sanpo or accessory case you create can be taken home on the same day, packaged in a bag.
- Parking is available. Microbuses can be parked near the shop. For small, medium, or large buses, please contact us for more information.
- The size of the Sanpo made in the workshop may differ from the one shown in the photo.
Required items to bring & attire
- During the workshop tour, wood shavings may be in the air, so please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- It is expected to be cold during the winter, so please dress warmly.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
Activity Provider Shimoichi town
Activity Provider
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 00:00 local time, 7 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 15% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 7 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 1 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Changes to your reservation (such as the date, time, plan, number of participants, etc.) are subject to the same conditions as the cancellation policy, and change fees will apply.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between the booking confirmation date to 00:00 local time, 7 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 15% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 7 business days to 00:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 00:00 local time, 1 business days to 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 23:59 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Changes to your reservation (such as the date, time, plan, number of participants, etc.) are subject to the same conditions as the cancellation policy, and change fees will apply.
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Restrictions
- Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
- The activity will be conducted in Japanese.
- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
Required items to bring & attire
- During the workshop tour, wood shavings may be in the air, so please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- It is expected to be cold during the winter, so please dress warmly.
Additional notes
- The Sanpo or accessory case you create can be taken home on the same day, packaged in a bag.
- Parking is available. Microbuses can be parked near the shop. For small, medium, or large buses, please contact us for more information.
- The size of the Sanpo made in the workshop may differ from the one shown in the photo.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a minimum of 1 and maximum of 20.
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Japan Sanpo and Accessory Case Crafting Experience <Japanese language only>
Let's create a Sanpo or an accessory case using the unique "Hikimage" technique, which involves making cuts in pieces of cypress wood to bend them. You can also learn about the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Sanpo.
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