Items | Light of Nagoya Hands On Lantern Making in a Historic District
Light of Nagoya Hands On Lantern Making in a Historic District
1-chōme
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Highlights -Learn the 400-year-old tradition of Nagoya’s paper lanterns -Create your own with guidance from a skilled craftsman -Choose washi paper and assemble a keepsake -Foldable design makes it easy to carry -Experience culture in a historic district
Tour Overview Step into the world of Nagoya Chōchin, lanterns that have lit Japan’s festivals for 400 years. Backed by the Tokugawa shoguns, they are known for bamboo frames and the soft glow of washi. By the Meiji era, Nagoya was Japan’s top producer, exporting them worldwide as symbols of refined artistry.
At Wazamon Chaya in Japan Culture Village, discover this heritage and make one yourself. Guided by an artisan, choose washi, paste it...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Travel insurance
Nagoya Chōchin lantern-making workshop
Professional, English-speaking guide
All materials needed to create your own lantern
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagonoya Cafe & Hostel
Please enter the café and inform the receptionist that you are participating in the tour.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
At Wazamon Chaya in Japan Culture Village, join a hands-on lantern workshop where you select washi paper, paste it onto a bamboo frame, and create a foldable Nagoya Chōchin. Surrounded by shrines, old shops, and cafés, it’s a unique way to experience 400 years of tradition.
Recommended for those interested in Japanese culture and traditions.
Light of Nagoya Hands On Lantern Making in a Historic District
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About
Highlights -Learn the 400-year-old tradition of Nagoya’s paper lanterns -Create your own with guidance from a skilled craftsman -Choose washi paper and assemble a keepsake -Foldable design makes it easy to carry -Experience culture in a historic district
Tour Overview Step into the world of Nagoya Chōchin, lanterns that have lit Japan’s festivals for 400 years. Backed by the Tokugawa shoguns, they are known for bamboo frames and the soft glow of washi. By the Meiji era, Nagoya was Japan’s top producer, exporting them worldwide as symbols of refined artistry.
At Wazamon Chaya in Japan Culture Village, discover this heritage and make one yourself. Guided by an artisan, choose washi, paste it...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Travel insurance
Nagoya Chōchin lantern-making workshop
Professional, English-speaking guide
All materials needed to create your own lantern
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nagonoya Cafe & Hostel
Please enter the café and inform the receptionist that you are participating in the tour.
