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Shogawa-cho in Tonami City is home to Shogawa Woodturning, which has been certified as a Tonami brand. This is an experience themed around wood in this town of trees! You can freely decide the length and thickness of your chopsticks, so you can make chopsticks that are just right for you! It's a simple process of planing, so even beginners and children can enjoy the experience with peace of mind!
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We have prepared a special plan in collaboration with restaurants in the Unazuki Onsen town, combining a "Food Stroll Ticket"—allowing you to easily enjoy local specialties and sweets at various shops—with a ticket for the Kurobe Gorge Trolley Train!
Before or after your ride, you can freely explore the onsen town, taking a leisurely walk while savoring delicious local flavors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy both the charm of the railway journey and the onsen town all in one trip!
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KINKATOU is said to be a rarity confectionery with few craftsmen manufacturing it even in Japan. By all means, please color KINKATOU with your sensitivity. The original KINKATOU that you colored will be a great souvenir of your trip to Japan. After the coloring experience, please enjoy our proud seasonal Japanese sweets with tea.
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First, let's choose your favorite kimono or obi. There are various colors and patterns available. Once you change into your kimono, you will blend into the atmosphere of the Uchikawa River and have a truly wonderful time. During the matcha tea ceremony, you can experience traditional Japanese etiquette. You can also enjoy strolling along the Uchikawa River or take many photos inside the retro-style shop from the Showa era. Have a fun and enjoyable time!
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You can experience the famous glass production in Toyama Prefecture. You can experience the delicate techniques of the Japanese from the glass production of the burner work, and you can take it home as a memory of that time. Please enjoy the world of glass made with 2500-degree flames that you can't usually feel.
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Discover the art of Japanese craftsmanship in our unique 'Suzugami' making workshop, a treasure trove of tradition since 1909. This experience is not just a craft lesson; it's a cultural voyage where you'll learn from a master craftsman. Create your own 'Suzugami', blending age-old metalworking skills with contemporary design. Ideal for all ages, this workshop allows you to take home a handcrafted souvenir, a personal memento of your time in Japan.
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We offer a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing experience.
Here, the dye is made from seeding and growing. We also guide those who want to go to the field. It is very rare for studio to do this consistently.
You can have a special experience, not just dyeing.
Let's make one and only original item in the world!
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Would you like to experience making kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique? After learning about the history of Japanese architecture and the meaning behind the kumiko patterns from a master craftsman, you will enjoy a hands-on kumiko making experience. You can choose one from the two or three kumiko designs we have prepared. After the workshop, you will have the opportunity to tour a traditional Japanese shoin-zukuri room, where you can admire traditional Japanese woodwork and kumiko craftsmanship in the building's fixtures.
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A long-established Buddhist altar shop that has been in business for over 100 years since 1913 (Taisho 2). The 4th-generation brothers, lacquer artist Satoru Tsuji and sculptor Ryo Tsuji, carry on the family tradition. Both the second and third generations, as well as these brothers, possess master-level skills, continuing the traditional family-run handicraft business. With the spirit of “unchanging principles in a changing world,” they blend traditional techniques with new ideas in their work. For the lacquerware experience, they use a "substitute lacquer" instead of real lacquer, so even small children can participate safely without risk of allergic reactions. However, the materials used in the process are authentic, including real maki-e brushes and pure gold and silver powder. This time, the experience plan involves creating a teaspoon.
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Emphasize the traditional approach to mochi-making using a mortar and pestle, the festive, communal atmosphere ideal for families and large groups, and the use of high-quality local ingredients like Shin Taisho rice and water from the Tateyama Mountain Range. This experience not only offers a taste of authentic Japanese culture but also the joy of creating and tasting your own mochi.
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Our trip through the backstreets of Toyama will begin with a ride on the local bus through the city to the riverside neighborhood. After arriving at our stop we will start our walk along the river past jizo statues and gardens tended by the residents. When we reach the spring water source we can bottle and drink the cold fresh water and learn about the history of the spring. In fact, locals come at all hours to bottle this water for use at home. We will continue our walk to the shopping street and stop by the grocery store to buy local vegetables for lunch and see what the seasons have to offer. Afterward, we will continue our stroll and arrive at our final destination, a guesthouse where we will learn how to make onigiri with a variety of fillings. Then you can enjoy your handmade onigiri with miso soup for lunch. The rice and miso soup will be made with spring water and local vegetables.
This tour is a perfect chance to see a different side of Japan: the Toyama slow life!
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We have prepared a special plan in collaboration with restaurants in the Unazuki Onsen town, combining a "Food Stroll Ticket"—allowing you to easily enjoy local specialties and sweets at various shops—with a ticket for the Kurobe Gorge Trolley Train!
Before or after your ride, you can freely explore the onsen town, taking a leisurely walk while savoring delicious local flavors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy both the charm of the railway journey and the onsen town all in one trip!
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