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【Jewelry K】Make Silver Pair Rings
【About Jewelry K】 Jewelry K handles all aspects relating to jewelry, including selling bridal jewelry, general jewelry, and semi-custom accessories, as well as jewelry remodeling and repairing. 【Plan Details】 Making Silver Rings (Silver 925) ① Choose from Either: Flat Wire 3.5 mm ・ 5 mm (Approx. 1.2 mm Thickness) OR Rounded Wire 2.8 mm ・ 2.3 mm (Approx. 1.5 mm Thickness) ② For the Finish: Mirror Surface OR Frosted OR Hammered Pattern ③ It is possible to add an engraving on the surface or inside of the ring. Our rings range in size from 1 - 30. Number of Participants: 1 ~ 4 Age Restrictions: Those 10 & Older 【Shop Information】 Jewelry K Address: Takagawara 2409-4, Takagawara, Ishii Town, Myozai District, Tokushima Prefecture HP: https://www.jewelry-k.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelryk38
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
JPY 4,000
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [Silk Stole Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original silk stole with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: Silk Stole (1) Dye a silk stole with real indigo. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed stole after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada,Tokushima City,Tokushima,779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 4,000
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [Linen Stole Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original silk stole with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: Linen Stole (1) Dye a linen stole with real indigo. This fabric is very breathable and perfect for use in summer. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed stole after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada,Tokushima City,Tokushima,779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 3,500
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Indigo Dyeing at a Traditional Weaving Company! [T-shirt Dyeing + Factory Tour]
Try your hand at "Aizome Indigo Dyeing", a traditional craft of Tokushima! ♢♢♢About Nagao Orifu ♢♢♢ A long-established weaver since 1897, Nagao Orifu handles the entire process, from dyeing, to weaving, and finally to the finishing touches. In addition to manufacturing fabrics known as "Awa Shijira-ori," which is our primary product line, we also deal in indigo-dyed products. Among them, shijiraori dyed with natural Awa Indigo Dye is called "Awa sho-an shijira-ori," and is designated as a traditional handicraft. Nagao Orifu's "Awa Shijira-ori" and "Aizome Indigo" products are created by combining the beautiful water and indigo of Tokushima and the skills of our craftsmen. Here you can dye your own original T-shirt with real indigo. Please visit us for a hands-on experience. - - - - - - - - - - - Plan Details- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♢ Indigo Dyeing Activity: T-shirt (1) Dye a T-shirt with real indigo. Our staff will help you achieve the desired pattern and color intensity. You can take home your dyed T-shirt after the activity ♢Awa Shijira-ori Factory Tour Tour the historic wooden architecture and experience hand weaving, which is a rarity in modern times. 【NAGAO ORIFU】 189 Kokufu-cyo Wada, Tokushima City, Tokushima, 779-3121
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 5,000
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pilgrimage
88 temples of Shikoku
Visit Ryozenji Temple (Temple #1) in Pilgrim's Attire!
Why not commemorate your visit to the first temple of the 1,200-kilometer Shikoku pilgrimage by putting some of the attire used by those who make the entire journey. This arduous route is said to have been created by Kukai/Kobo Daishi (774-835), the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and consists of 88 official sacred sites and numerous other historical and religious places. Monzen-ichibangai is a store that is located in front of the main gate of Ryozenji, No. 1 of the 88 temples where many people start. For this program our experienced staff will first give you a brief lecture about the pilgrimage, then help you put on the attire. Our staff will also help to take photographs. ★☆Location★☆ Monzen Ichibangai (In front of Ryozenji Temple) 29-6 Bando Nishiyamada, Oasa-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture 779-0236 ♢15 minutes by car from Naruto IC. ♢5 minutes by car from Itano IC.
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Culture
JPY 1,650
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【Ai Take no Uchi Kobo】Aizome Indigo Dyeing
【About Ai Take no Uchi Kobo】 The owner, Yoshiko Takeuchi, is in her 80s and still pouring her heart into indigo dyeing. Come and visit, and enjoy indigo dyeing with a warm-hearted grandmother who knows a lot about history! Yoshiko's mother-in-law, Akiko Takeuchi, was born in 1919 and was designated by the prefecture as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage (Art Techniques) on March 3rd, 1982. In her youth, she worked as a roketsu dyer, and in 1973 she studied under Shokichi Watanabe, a dyer in Gifu Prefecture, and learned techniques for indigo dyeing and researched indigo dyeing methods. The indigo dyed by Akiko Takeuchi was truly fitting for the prefecture of indigo - Tokushima. Continuing on the dream of her mother-in-law, Yoshiko Takeuchi reopened the workshop "Ai Take no Uchi Kobo" in 2017. 【About the Aizome Indigo Dyeing Activity】 Guests will dye either a cotton handkerchief, gauze towel, or cotton bandana. Prices per Person: Handkerchief (Cotton): 2,100 Yen Towel (Gauze): 2,600 Yen Bandana (Cotton): 2,700 Yen Necessary Time: Approximately 2 Hours Number of People: 1 ~ 5 【About the Company】 Ai Take no Uchi Kobo Address: Eguchi 38-5, Nakamura, Kitajima Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture HP: https://aitakenouti.jimdofree.com/
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 2,100
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Indigo Dyeing
Indigo Dyeing (Hand Towel)
The town of Kamiita is the number one producer of "sukumo", a raw material needed for indigo dye, in Japan. At the Waza no Yakata, visitors can try indigo dyeing via a natural lye fermentation method. The size of the hand towel is 25 cm × 25 cm. The towel fabric and size makes it easy to carry and is perfect for everyday use. It can also be a perfect gift or souvenir. Rubber bands or clothespins are used to apply various patterns to the plain hand towel. When you have finished applying the pattern, you are ready to dye with indigo. ♪ Through this activity, please experience the beauty of colors and the joy of indigo dyeing. This activity is perfect for beginners and young children! The instructor will carefully teach you how to apply the pattern and dye the fabric. Make a one-of-a-kind hand towel at the Waza no Yakata! *The maximum number of spots per reservation is 6 people. 【Location】 Waza no Yakata 32-4, Harahigashi, Izumidani, Kamiita-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima, Japan (15 minutes drive from Itano IC, 10 minutes drive from Donari IC)
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 1,450
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Indigo Dyeing
Indigo Dyeing (Bandana)
The town of Kamiita is the number one producer of "sukumo", a raw material needed for indigo dye, in Japan. At the Waza no Yakata, visitors can try indigo dyeing via a natural lye fermentation method. The size of the bandana is 55 cm x 55 cm. Rubber bands or clothespins are used to apply various patterns to the plain bandana. When you have finished applying the pattern, you are ready to dye with indigo. ♪ Through this activity, please experience the beauty of colors and the joy of indigo dyeing. This activity is perfect for beginners and young children! The instructor will carefully teach you how to apply the pattern and dye the fabric. Make a one-of-a-kind bandana at the Waza no Yakata! 【Location】 Waza no Yakata 32-4, Harahigashi, Izumidani, Kamiita-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima, Japan (15 minutes drive from Itano IC, 10 minutes drive from Donari IC)
Tokushima (City Center)・Naruto
Hands-on Crafts
Traditional Crafts
Culture
JPY 1,450
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Potholder Made From Rice Straw Crafting Activity
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Those who live in the mountains use plants that grow around them to make a variety of items. Through this plan, you can experience making one of these items that has been passed down and used in daily life. The rice straw leftover after harvesting rice was once an important item as it was used to bind together items, such as sandals or bags. This activity uses that same rice straw to make a potholder! Necessary Time: Approx. 2 Hours Price: 1,000 Yen Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Reservations should be made at least 3 days in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Fly Swatter Made from Chinese Palm Leaves
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Those who live in the mountains use plants that grow around them to make a variety of items. Through this plan, you can experience making one of these items that has been passed down and used in daily life. Chinese palm trees are found in many yards and fields. The bark is peeled to make ropes, brooms, and more. Through this activity, you can make a fly swatter using the leaves from these trees! Necessary Time: Approx. 30 Minutes Price: 500 Yen Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Reservations should be made at least 3 days in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Covered Button Making
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 For this activity, we will reuse old koi carp streamers and kimono scraps from Kuru Kuru Kobo. The resulting button will change depending on which place you decide to cut the scraps from, so you can enjoy making your own original piece! It's a great chance to learn and think about how you can reuse old items. Necessary Time: Approx. 10 Minutes Price: 300 Yen (1 Button + Option※) Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Options include a hair band, strap, or magnet. ※ 1 Additional Covered Button + 100 Yen 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Dragonfly Made From Rice Straw Crafting Activity
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Those who live in the mountains use plants that grow around them to make a variety of items. Through this plan, you can experience making one of these items that has been passed down and used in daily life. The rice straw leftover after harvesting rice was once an important item as it was used to bind together items, such as sandals or bags. This activity uses that same rice straw to make a dragonfly! Necessary Time: Approx. 1 Hour Price: 500 Yen Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Reservations should be made at least 3 days in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Scrubbing Brush Made From Rice Straw Crafting Activity
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Those who live in the mountains use plants that grow around them to make a variety of items. Through this plan, you can experience making one of these items that has been passed down and used in daily life. The rice straw leftover after harvesting rice was once an important item as it was used to bind together items, such as sandals or bags. This activity uses that same rice straw to make a scrubbing brush! Necessary Time: Approx. 1 Hour Price: 500 Yen Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Reservations should be made at least 3 days in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Saori Weaving Activity
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Saori weaving has no set rules, allowing you to freely work as you please. This plan allows you to make your own completely original piece through Saori weaving. Necessary Time: Starting from 1 Hour (※ Depends on the item.) Price: 2,000 Yen + Material Fee (※ Depends on the item.) For Example... A Lunch Mat: Necessary Time: 3 Hours Price: 2,000 Yen + 500 Yen (Material Fee) ※ Reservations should be made at least 1 week in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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【Kamikatsu: Kuru Kuru Kobo】Mini Broom Made From Indian Millet Crafting Activity
【About Kuru Kuru Kobo】 At Kuru Kuru Kobo, we take items that would otherwise be thrown away and give them a new life as a different item. There are approximately 30 different artists who create and sell their products at Kuru Kuru Kobo, ranging from those who do sewing as a hobby, to those whose job is sewing. 【About the Activity】 Those who live in the mountains use plants that grow around them to make a variety of items. Through this plan, you can experience making one of these items that has been passed down and used in daily life. "Indian Millet" is a type of grain. The grains are ground into a powder, and made into a "dango shape" that is used for soups. The remaining, fine portions can them be used to make a mini broom! Necessary Time: Approx. 1 Hour Price: 1,000 Yen Number of Participants: 1 - 4 ※ Reservations should be made at least 3 days in advance. 【Business Information】 Hidamari (Kuru Kuru Kobo) Address: Shimohiura 94-4 Fukuhara, Kamikatsu Town Katsuura District, Tokushima Prefecture TEL: 090-7627-4455 Activity Times/Days: Mondays (Afternoons), Tuesdays, Wednesdays (9:00 - 17:00) ※Reservations may be unavailable even for the above times depending on the circumstances.
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