Approfondissons votre compréhension de l'amour des Japonais pour la nature et de la culture de l'ikebana ! Tout d'abord, un interprète vous expliquera l'histoire et l'esprit de l'ikebana dans un fleuriste prisé des Japonais depuis 70 ans. Ensuite, vous pourrez choisir une variété de fleurs. Ensuite, vous voyagerez du fleuriste à la salle de classe en traversant le quartier historique de Kurashiki Bikan avec un interprète. Un professeur d'Ikenobo, la plus ancienne école d'ikebana du Japon, qui compose des fleurs depuis 65 ans, vous enseignera tout, des techniques à l'étiquette. Cette visite n'est pas seulement une expérience pratique, mais aussi un tremplin vers une compréhension plus approfondie de l'ikebana et de la culture japonaise. L'esprit de l'ikebana repose sur l'idée de redonner vie à la vie en arrangeant des fleurs autrefois coupées par la cueillette. Si l’arrangement floral est une esthétique de l’addition, l’ikebana est une esthétique de la soustraction.

Pourquoi ne pas fabriquer votre unique Temari au monde ? Elle tient habituellement une boutique de lunettes, mais pour le plus grand plaisir de tous, Grand-mère Yasue vous apprendra à les fabriquer pour ceux qui viennent à Kurashiki ! Le Temari est depuis longtemps un artisanat populaire de Kurashiki. Le Temari est fabriqué en enroulant du fil autour d'un noyau rempli de balles de riz et en le brodant. Dans cette expérience, vous commencerez par broder le noyau préalablement fabriqué.

Coloriez un chat invitant non émaillé avec de la peinture acrylique pour créer votre propre chat invitant. Vous avez le choix entre trois formes : double, gaucher et rond. Vous pourrez l'emporter chez vous immédiatement après l'avoir terminé. Quels souvenirs avez-vous de votre voyage au Japon ?

[Why This Tour is Special] Go Beyond Shopping: Don’t just buy Bizen ware—immerse yourself in local life, explore historic studios, and meet artisans keeping a 1,000-year tradition alive. Exclusive Studio Access: Step inside private workshops with your guide. Hear firsthand stories about the history, unique techniques, and rarity of Bizen ceramics. [What You’ll Experience] 1. Birthplace of Bizen Meet at Imbe Station. Explore the town center, view masterpieces, and visit ancient kilns where a 1,000-year legacy began. 2. Studio Tour & Master Demo Enter a professional studio. Watch the master shape everyday pieces like plates and teacups with incredible skill right before your eyes. 3. Hands-On Crafting (Create Your Own!) Shape your unique Bizen piece under the potter's personal guidance. (Your masterpiece will be fired and shipped to your home). 4. Heritage Walk & Shopping Stroll past brick chimneys and the historic Amatsu Shrine. Visit curated shops for the perfect, authentic souvenir.

Le kirie est une technique picturale qui consiste à fixer une sous-couche teinte en noir et blanc sur un papier noir, puis à découper les parties superflues pour créer une image. Utilisé dans la culture japonaise à diverses fins, notamment lors des cérémonies divines, comme pochoir pour les teinturiers et comme forme d'art dans le théâtre yose. Naoto Umeda, professeur d'art kiri-e expérimenté en affaires depuis huit ans et lauréat de deux prix internationaux, présentera le découpage de papier japonais avant d'enseigner cet art avec soin.

Step into a small craft shop in the picturesque Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and experience the quiet beauty of sashiko stitching. Using high-quality denim from Kojima, Japan’s famous denim town, you will learn simple sashiko stitches and create your own piece with hand-dyed threads. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that has been practiced for centuries. As you stitch slowly, one stitch at a time, many people find the process calming and meditative. Enjoy a peaceful and creative moment while discovering Japanese craft culture. This workshop offers a mindful crafting experience in the heart of historic Kurashiki.

Create a poetic “Sakura Light” lantern that projects cherry blossom patterns onto the floor — a signature Rakkō (falling light) design found only in Kurashiki. Experience Japanese craftsmanship inside Saikan, a 100-year-old townhouse along Achi Shrine’s peaceful approach. Blend tradition and creativity using Kurashiki-made masking tapes and delicate paper-cut art to design your own lantern. Guided by local artisans, enjoy a mindful, hands-on workshop suitable for couples, families, and art lovers. Take home a piece of Kurashiki, a handcrafted lantern that glows with the warmth and beauty of Japanese aesthetics.

Exclusive Washi Craft & Calligraphy in Tsuyama, Okayama Booking is required at least 1 week in advance. Experience traditional craftsmanship and personalized Japanese art. Make Yokono Washi: Handcraft traditional paper at historic Kamida Studio with guidance from an artisan. Choose from standard or large-format paper-making options. Bespoke Art by Kei: With a calligraphy option, internationally acclaimed artist Kei will brush your name, a meaningful Kanji, motto, or life philosophy onto the Washi, creating a one-of-a-kind artwork. Worldwide Shipping: Your finished Washi or artwork will be carefully packed and shipped to your home. Shipping fees are paid separately at the studio.

Make Your Own Jeans at Betty Smith — Kojima, Okayama Create your one-of-a-kind jeans at Betty Smith, in Kojima, Okayama — Japan’s legendary “Denim Capital.” This patented jeans-making experience is available only here. Using patterns perfected from over 20,000 custom orders, you’ll craft your own pair from premium Japanese denim known for its beautiful texture and long-lasting quality. Choose your leather patch, buttons, and rivets, then take the riveting machine into your own hands — that satisfying clang-clang sound is pure craftsmanship joy! When finished, your jeans will be ready to take home the same day, neatly packed in an original Betty Smith tote bag — a perfect keepsake from your trip. Friendly staff will guide you through each step, so even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence. In Kojima, the birthplace of Japanese denim, spend a special moment creating your own “Made in Japan” masterpiece. Book now and experience the world’s only hands-on jeans-making adventure!

-Enjoy a relaxing time creating sounds together, surrounded by the scent of the forest -A short 45-minute workshop perfect for young children and families -Choose between two fun handmade instruments: Wooden Kazoo or Bird Call -End the session with a small family jam session—an unforgettable travel memory

The unique aspect of this tour is the fascinating experience of interacting with a current swordsmith in an actual Japanese sword-making workshop. Japanese swords are three-dimensional works of art made of iron. It is difficult to fully appreciate their allure through the glass cases in museums. By experiencing Japanese swords through your five senses, we can understand aspects such as the delicate curves, countless particles of light that form the ripples, as well as the weight and balance that we could not have grasped before. Witnessing the dialogue between fire and steel that occurs only in that moment is truly a workshop-specific experience. The heat of the forge, the sound of the hammer striking the anvil, the sparks flying—this will be a precious time to feel Japan's traditional craftsmanship through your senses.

The unique aspect of this tour is the fascinating experience of interacting with an active swordsmith at an actual Japanese sword-making site. Japanese swords are three-dimensional works of art in iron. It is difficult to fully appreciate their beauty when viewed enclosed in a museum or gallery case. The product, created through the same process as a Japanese sword, is brought to life with quenching. Experiencing the dialogue between flame and steel, which only occurs in that moment, is truly a workshop-exclusive experience. Quenching, performed at the precise moment, offers a valuable opportunity to feel Japanese traditional craftsmanship with all your senses. Basically, we will meet on-site. If that is difficult, please contact us and we will pick you up and guide you.