A knot-making experience (making shoulder straps, bracelets, and necklaces) guided by English-speaking craftsmen at the knot-making workshop "Doming"、1 set of buttons made by the customer (shoulder strap, bracelet, neck strap)、Visit to Zunyu Museum、Visit the demonstration of the bond making process、English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)、Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)、Flexible travel plans in English、Photography services using single-lens cameras、Rental of mobile power supply and mobile phone Wi-Fi、Rent AI translator、Trash bags provided

Optional items (pay on the day)

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

If you arrive late for the pre-determined meeting time, you may not be able to participate in the experience tour.；Even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time, we are unable to provide a refund. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.；This tour goes ahead regardless of weather conditions.；If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.；The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.；Image captions are for reference only.；We will contact you within 3 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.；If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.；When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go a little further away from Kagurazaka.

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"Zumi" making experience guided by craftsmen in English and a walk around Kagurazaka

Name: "Zumi" making experience guided by craftsmen in English and a walk around Kagurazaka
SKU: 161931

Japan-Kanto , Tokyo , Shinjuku

Booking confirmed within 5 working day(s)

Duration:4 hour(s)

Guided language: English / 日本語

Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date

Please present the e-voucher on-site

・We are a registered travel agency, so we provide itineraries that even women traveling alone can participate with confidence. Your tour guide will ensure you have a comfortable and safe travel experience.
・"Kisumi" is a traditional Japanese craft made using silk or cotton threads. It was introduced from China in the Nara period (710-794) and improved using Japan's unique technology.
・"Domye", where you can experience how to make a button, is a long-established workshop founded in 1652.
・Participants can take home a group strap they made themselves (choose from shoulder straps, bracelets or necklaces).
・Visit the Zunu Museum and learn about the production process of Zunu.
・Before or after experiencing the production team, a local guide who has lived in Kagurazaka for about a quarter of a century will lead you in English to hidden spots known only to locals.
・During the plum blossom and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

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

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

Tour time: about 4 hours (Group making experience: about 2 hours, walking tour: about 2 hours)
The meeting time and meeting break-up time will be informed after consultation with "Daoming" of the new workshop.
The walking tour of Kagurazaka will take place before or after the Tsumugi Making Experience, depending on the start and end time of the Tsumugi Making Experience.

・Oshi brewer's stick "Domyo" founded in 1652
Skilled craftsmen will provide instructions in English on how to make the buttons. Enjoy the valuable experience of learning traditional techniques.

・Zibutsu is a traditional craft used in samurai swords and samurai belts.
Making knots is a repetitive process, and weaving requires concentration and a Zen-like philosophy. For the samurai of the Edo period, it was also part of their psychological training.

・Kagurazaka is the most recommended spot by Shinjuku City residents to friends, acquaintances, foreign tourists, and other visitors from outside Shinjuku City.
In Shinjuku City’s ranking, Kagurazaka’s ① cultural heritage and temples and shrines (4th), ② culture, arts, and entertainment facilities (5th), 3. business, restaurants, and entertainment facilities (2nd), 4. Historical and modern architecture (4th place), ⑤ nature, parks, and urban landscapes (2nd place), 6. festivals and events (1st place), all ranked in the top 5 in these 6 categories (Source: "Shinjuku City's Charisma Research").

・Kagurazaka is a charming area with various cultural features such as samurai-machi, monzen-machi, flower streets, and shopping streets.
Kagurazaka was built in the early 1600s as a road connecting Tadakatsu Sakai's mansion to Ushigome Gate in Edo Castle. "Elder" is an official position that assists the shogun, and is the highest official position in the Edo shogunate. Since then, Kagurazaka has developed into a temple town centered on Bishamonten (Zenkoji Temple) and Akagi Shrine, and also prospered as a flower street. During the Meiji period, the area was transformed into a town for ordinary citizens after the disappearance of Buka Town. It survived the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and became known as "Yamanote Ginza", becoming one of Tokyo's main downtown areas. In 1952, the Tokyo French-Japanese Institute (now the Tokyo French Institute) was established, and due to the influence of French culture, the area is also known as Japan's "Montmartre". Based on the above, Kagurazaka is a unique city that skillfully combines traditional and modern culture.

・During the plum blossom and cherry blossom viewing seasons, we will take you to secret cherry blossom viewing spots to enjoy the blossoms with a local guide. This special tour is only available during the flower viewing season.

【Charging options】
・Rental outdoor clothing (Patagonia brand)
We can provide you with outdoor clothing rentals suitable for walking. Especially recommended for business travelers who don't want to wear a suit and want to be able to move around comfortably.
・Rental work clothes "Job clothes" are work clothes traditionally worn in Japanese Zen temples. With its calm, earthy colors and easy-to-move design, it's perfect for walking around traditional towns like Kagurazaka.

Clothing rentals with paid options can be booked on this page, and work clothes rentals can be booked on this page.

【Free option】
・Photography services using single-lens cameras

Capture the best moments of your trip or take photos with your smartphone or camera.
・Rental power bank and mobile phone Wi-Fi
No need to worry about dead batteries or unstable communication.
・AI translator tour guide will carry POCKETALK (AI translator) to support conversation. The machine supports 85 languages, enabling multilingual communication.
・Trash bags provided. The tour guide will provide trash bags. Don't worry about finding the trash can.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 4 hour(s)

1 Day

The meeting time and meeting break-up time will be informed after consultation with "Daoming" of the new workshop.
[Example of demonstration route] Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Kagurazaka (T05) Station Exit 1b (Gathering)
Go to the bonding workshop "Daoming" to experience bonding making
After the production experience, visit the Yai Noh Theater (only when available)
TOKYO AKOMEYA in la kagū
Akagi Shrine
Bishamonten (Zenkokuji Temple)
Cobblestone alleys (Cobblestone alleys such as Hyogo Yokocho)
Chikudo Hachiman Shrine
Eat while walking(*)
Ushigome Gate (Ushigome attached)
JR Iidabashi Station West Exit (disbanded)
(*) Eat while walking (you can taste various desserts such as Japanese confectionery, donuts, tofu desserts, milkyaki, etc., as well as butcher shop snacks such as croquettes, minced meat croquettes, etc., which can only be found in Delicious food that can only be tasted in Kagurazaka). But please note that fees will be calculated separately. In addition, we will take tourists to hidden spots in Kagurazaka that only locals know.

Purchase Notice

[Items to bring/clothing]
・Please wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and easy to move around.
・Clothing rental service is also available (fees apply).

Includes/Excludes

A knot-making experience (making shoulder straps, bracelets, and necklaces) guided by English-speaking craftsmen at the knot-making workshop "Doming"
1 set of buttons made by the customer (shoulder strap, bracelet, neck strap)
Visit to Zunyu Museum
Visit the demonstration of the bond making process
English-speaking local guide (non-native speaker)
Kagurazaka city walking tour (other transportation methods can be arranged for an additional fee)
Flexible travel plans in English
Photography services using single-lens cameras
Rental of mobile power supply and mobile phone Wi-Fi
Rent AI translator
Trash bags provided

Optional items (pay on the day)

Reminders

If you arrive late for the pre-determined meeting time, you may not be able to participate in the experience tour.
Even if you are unable to participate in the experience tour due to late arrival at the meeting time, we are unable to provide a refund. Please strictly abide by the gathering time.
This tour goes ahead regardless of weather conditions.
If you have allergies, please inform the tour guide one day before departure.
The itinerary may be changed depending on circumstances.
Image captions are for reference only.
We will contact you within 3 days after making an appointment. Please tell us a little bit about what you want from this trip. Our staff will plan the itinerary accordingly.
If necessary, we can also introduce you to delicious restaurants that only locals know.
When viewing cherry blossoms, we will take you to the place where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so you may need to go a little further away from Kagurazaka.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Kagurazaka (T05) Station Exit 1b

Address: 〒162-0805 Yai-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

How to Get There

Please inquire if you need hotel pick-up.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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