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Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$139.34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Tatami Crafting Experience at the Kanai Tatami Store offers a deep dive into the traditional Japanese culture that has thrived for over 1300 years. Participants will engage in hands-on crafting while witnessing the skills of a master tatami craftsman.

  • 🪡 Witness a live demonstration of traditional tatami-making techniques by a 4th generation tatami craftsman.
  • 🎨 Craft your very own unique mini tatami, made from pure domestically sourced tatami material from Kumamoto Prefecture.
  • 📏 Enjoy a customizable mini tatami size, approximately the size of an iPad mini (20.5cm × 13.5cm × 1.5cm).
  • 🌈 Choose from a variety of colors and patterns for the tatami edging to make your piece truly unique.
  • 🍵 Use your mini tatami as a decorative tray for serving tea and sweets or as a charming accent under miscellaneous items.
  • 🚌 Transportation expenses to the experience venue are included, making your visit hassle-free.
  • 👨‍🏫 An English-speaking professional guide will guide you through the experience, ensuring a rich understanding of tatami culture.
  • ⏰ The entire experience lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, providing ample time for crafting and learning.
  • 🚉 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the venue.

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Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
  • Tools and materials used for the experience
  • Mini tatami
  • Experience fee
  • Guide fee
  • Transportation expenses to the experience venue

Meeting point
We are waiting for you in front of our workshop on the first floor. ・Toei Asakusa Line - Asakusabashi Station: 3 minutes on foot from Exit "A4" ・JR Sobu Line - Asakusabashi Station: 5 minutes on foot from the east exit ・Toei Oedo Line - Kuramae Station: 10 minutes on foot from Exit "A3"
Return details
We are waiting for you in front of our workshop on the first floor. ・Toei Asakusa Line - Asakusabashi Station: 3 minutes on foot from Exit "A4" ・JR Sobu Line - Asakusabashi Station: 5 minutes on foot from the east exit ・Toei Oedo Line - Kuramae Station: 10 minutes on foot from Exit "A3"

◆About the Mini Tatami Crafting Experience:

Centered around the theme of "Choose, Create, Feel," participants can experience the creation of a simplified tatami. This hands-on experience allows you to understand the difficulty and structure of making tatami, going beyond what can be conveyed through observation alone.

〇Mini Tatami Overview:
Made from pure domestically sourced tatami material (natural igusa from Kumamoto Prefecture).
Size: iPad mini (20.5cm × 13.5cm × 1.5cm) *Size can be customized.
Choice of color and pattern for the tatami edging.

〇Usage Ideas:
Use it as a substitute for a tray to serve tea and sweets.
Place it under miscellaneous items as a decorative tatami.
Also available for purchase as a souvenir from Japan.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Iterms to bring:Nothing
  • Clothes:Come dressed as you please.
  • Participation requirements:Because of the handling of blades, the minimum age for hands-on experience is 6 years old.
  • Those under 6 years of age may participate in the workshop as long as they only observe. Please contact us if you wish to participate. Parents are responsible for their children's safety.
  • This plan is a reservation upon request.
  • Please note that it may not be available based on availability and the number of participants. In such cases, we may provide information on alternative dates. Thank you for your understanding.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Observation of Tatami Craftsmanship and Make Your Own Mini Tatami

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $139.34
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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