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Higo Inlay Strap Making Experience in Kumamoto
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Higo Inlay Strap Making Experience in Kumamoto

1 hour
Kumamoto
€41.86/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
  • Japanese-speaking guide
  • 1-hour Higo inlay strap making experience

Not included: Other personal expenses; Shipping fee; English-speaking guide

Meeting point: Address Higo Inlay Kosuke 3 Chome-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0004, Japan How to get there: 2 minutes walk from Kumamoto City Tram Urusanmachi Station

Ticket: Voucher type - Present your mobile voucher

Overview

Unlike a sword that disappears within its sheath, the tsuba (sword guard) remains visible and was cherished by samurai as a fashion statement. Hosokawa, a military commander with a deep love for art, gathered tsuba craftsmen from across the country, leading to the development of Higo inlays that adorned sword accessories, originating in Kumamoto During that era, tsuba's popularity was so profound that it became known as the essence of Higo (now Kumamoto). Mr. Osumi, the 4th generation of Mitsusuke, continued his ancestral legacy as a blacksmith, preserving the Higo inlay technique Embrace the opportunity to craft your unique Higo inlay piece under the guidance of Mr. Osumi!

Highlights

Experience crafting unique straps using Higo inlay, the art that adorned sword guards for art-loving Kumamoto samurai
Explore the art directly passed down by the fourth-generation craftsman, inheriting the ancestral Higo inlay technique
Learn about Higo inlay's history from the skilled craftsmen

What's included

Japanese-speaking guide
1-hour Higo inlay strap making experience

What's not included

Other personal expenses
Shipping fee
English-speaking guide

Meeting point

Address Higo Inlay Kosuke 3 Chome-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0004, Japan How to get there: 2 minutes walk from Kumamoto City Tram Urusanmachi Station

Higo Inlay Kosuke: 3 Chome-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0004, Japan

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

Please select an experience date
Please choose 1 from the following 4 patterns to experience at the checkout page (1) Round floral pattern (2) Kuyou crest (3) Kumamoto Castle (4) Kumamon (mascot for Kumamoto Prefecture)
[Departure] meet up at Higo Inlay Kosuke. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Address: 3 Chome-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto 860-0004, Japan. Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Higo Inlay Kosuke, Explanation of Higo inlay from a craftsman & video of the process (10 min) Higo inlay accessory-making experience (40min) Workshop tour, Q&A session (10min) [Return] at Higo Inlay Kosuke, You can choose to return at the following times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
You can choose 1 of the following 4 patterns to experience: (1) Round floral pattern; (2) Kuyou crest; (3) Kumamoto Castle; (4) Kumamon (mascot for Kumamoto Prefecture) About shipping: The final touches are done by a craftsman and will take about 2-3 weeks to complete. The finished product will be mailed for an additional fee This activity is for ages 7 and up. This plan will be conducted in Japanese.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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