Experience fee (zaguri, amulet stone making, prayer of connection), material costs (cocoons, stones, LED power source or candles for the lamp), rental fee for various tools, consumption tax

Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 4 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 70% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Age range: 6-90 years old；Clothing and items to bring: Towel (handkerchief)；Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (experience time: 2 hours 10 minutes)；Min. people to depart: 1 person

[Gunma/Maebashi] [Exclusive Private Session, 1 Group per Time Slot] Make your final wish here. 'Prayer of Connection' illuminated by an ethereal handmade silk lamp and amulet stone making with silk polishing

Japan-Gunma , Maebashi

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 6 day(s) in advance

Have the artisan all to yourself! Fully private guidance limited to 1 group per time slot
Enjoy Japanese culture! Ethereal silk lamps handmade from cocoons and natural stone silk polishing
'Prayer of Connection' through light and water to soothe your heart, and the mysteries of the ancient world

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Cultural Experiences

Activity time	Morning, Afternoon
Transportation method	Get there on your own
Location	Indoor
Activity level	Beginner
Experience type	Textile design, DIY Workshop
Minimum participant requirement	1 traveler
DIY type	Lampshade making

Product Info

[Japanese Culture Experience - Exclusive Private Session, 1 Group per Time Slot]Maebashi, the 'City of Silk,' is easily accessible from Tokyo in about 1.5 hours by Shinkansen and train. Enjoy a special, one-of-a-kind retreat experience in a private space where you can have the artisan all to yourself, limited to one group per time slot.[Making Silk Lampshades from Cocoons]Use rare domestic cocoons to create beautiful silk thread with a traditional reeling machine. Use the thread you reeled to handcraft a one-of-a-kind 'silk lampshade' that emits a gentle, ethereal glow.[Polishing 'Amulet Stones' with Rare Domestic Silk]Choose your own natural stone and carve it into shape. For the finishing touch, polish it until it shines using rare domestic silk. The stone, polished to a glossy finish by the power of silk, becomes a special amulet that holds your wishes.[The 'Prayer of Connection' through Light and Water]Quietly face your wishes in front of a water basin while wrapped in the warm glow of your handmade silk lamp. When you float your heartfelt wishes written on special paper onto the water's surface, the letters are released and beautifully dissolve into the water and light. This is a mystical time of prayer to deliver those final wishes you have kept in your heart.[The Vast Yahata-yama Kofun]The national historic site 'Yahata-yama Kofun' stretches out right in front of you. It is 130 meters long. Our center is a special space where you can create crafts while gazing at this ancient burial mound. Pour your wishes into the mysteries of the ancient world.
Have the artisan all to yourself! Fully private guidance limited to 1 group per time slot
[Private space with no other guests]Spend your time at your own pace without worrying about other guests. An artisan will be by your side to carefully support you from reeling the silk from cocoons, making it perfect for beginners or those who want to spend their time meaningfully.
Enjoy Japanese culture! Ethereal silk lamps handmade from cocoons and natural stone silk polishing
[A special, one-of-a-kind craft experience]Reel beautiful silk thread from rare domestic (Japanese) cocoons using the traditional 'zaguri' method. Use this thread to handcraft a 'silk lampshade' that emits a gentle light. Furthermore, carve a natural stone with your own hands and polish it to a brilliant shine using the power of domestic silk to complete your 'amulet stone'.
'Prayer of Connection' through light and water to soothe your heart, and the mysteries of the ancient world
[A mystical time of prayer to make your final wish here]Experience the 'Prayer of Connection,' where you float your wishes on a water basin while wrapped in the warm light of your handmade lamp. Additionally, the 'Yahata-yama Kofun,' one of the largest in eastern Japan, spreads out before your eyes, making for a special moment where you can feel the romance of the ancient world.

Complete the silk lampshade

Thread from rare domestic cocoons

The moving experience of watching beautiful silk thread being reeled

First, shape your amulet stone however you like!

Polishing experience where you can feel the power of silk on your skin

'Prayer of Connection' through light and water

What You Can Expect

Duration: 3 hour(s)

1 Day

13:00
Meeting and orientation. Meeting and orientation (explanation of zaguri and the process). (Example time for a 13:00 start)
13:10
'Zaguri' experience. Under the guidance of an artisan, manually reel delicate silk thread from authentic domestic cocoons. (Example time for a 13:00 start)
13:50
Making 'amulet stones' polished with silk. Shape the stone that will receive your wishes with your own hands, and polish it diligently using domestic silk. A surprisingly brilliant luster is created. (Example time for a 13:00 start)
14:50
Completion of the silk lampshade and amulet stone. Turn off the room lights and turn on the finished handmade silk lamp. Enjoy the ethereal atmosphere wrapped in the light of the lampshade. (Example time for a 13:00 start)
15:00
'Prayer of Connection' through light and water. Spend an ethereal time of prayer, floating 'your own thoughts' on the quiet water surface of the basin and facing yourself deeply. (Example time for a 13:00 start)

Purchase Notice

Regarding tour cancellation:

We also conduct sericulture at this center. Therefore, the tour may be canceled at short notice due to unavoidable circumstances such as the growth status of the silkworms.

Notes for participating in the course:

- There is a process where you will use your hands to touch warm water, so please wear clothing with sleeves that are easy to roll up.- Stone dust from carving may get on your hands. Please bring a handkerchief or similar item to wipe your washed hands.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee (zaguri, amulet stone making, prayer of connection), material costs (cocoons, stones, LED power source or candles for the lamp), rental fee for various tools, consumption tax

Reminders

Age range: 6-90 years old
Clothing and items to bring: Towel (handkerchief)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (experience time: 2 hours 10 minutes)
Min. people to depart: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Address: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

How to Get There

- Meeting time: Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time.- Meeting point: Maebashi Silk Craft Center / Yahata-yama Seishi

Experience Location

Location Name: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Address: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

How to Get There

- By car: Approx. 35 minutes by car (taxi) from JR Takasaki Station. Parking: 1 space, large buses: not allowed.- By train: Approx. 15-minute walk from JR Maebashi-Oshima Station.- Other methods: Approx. 10-15 minutes by car (taxi) from JR Maebashi Station.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 4 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 70% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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