Yamagata, Japan | Yonezawa Traditional Crafts: Safflower Dyeing & Rosary Bead Making Experience | Including Hot Spring Experience & Lunch
- This includes two experiences: "Yonezawa Safflower Dyeing" and "Koshi Daikokuten Honzan Hand Beads." If you love handicrafts, you can't miss it!
- After the crafting experience, relax in the Onogawa Hot Springs and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Uesugi Count's residence.
- Book your trip through KKday and travel hassle-free without having to arrange transportation yourself!
Package Options
Cultural Experiences
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Location | Indoor |
| Experience type | Textile design, Jewelery making, DIY Workshop |
| Cuisine type | Japanese cuisine |
| DIY type | Natural dyeing experience |
Product Info
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 09:30Meet in front of the JR Yonezawa Station ticket gate
- 10:00Experience the traditional textile culture of "safflower dyeing" in Yonezawa
- 11:00Lunch
- 13:00Experience making rosary beads at Jiazi Mahakala, choose your favorite natural stone, and make a rosary that is unique to you!
- 14:00After the handcrafting experience, continue to Onogawa Hot Springs and enjoy traditional Yonezawa cuisine at the residence of Count Uesugi.
- 16:30Happy return, return to the JR Yonezawa Station ticket gate and disperse
Purchase Notice
- On the day of the activity, we recommend that you wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or that are suitable for handicraft activities.
- If you have any food allergies, please inform us in the order notes.
- The event cannot be cancelled after it starts.
- Please arrive on time and staff will greet you.
- If you do not arrive at the designated time, your appointment will be automatically cancelled. Thank you for your understanding.
- You can take home the safflower-dyed bracelets and bracelets you made during the experience.
- The content of the experience is subject to change. If so, we have prepared an alternative plan: a visit to the Toko Sake Brewery's sake museum and a free safflower-dyed handkerchief.
Includes/Excludes
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: In front of the ticket gate of JR Yonezawa Station
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 21 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
- For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- 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.
FAQ
The Yonezawa Safflower Dyeing experience allows participants to engage in the traditional craft of dyeing using natural safflower pigments. You will learn about the history and techniques unique to Yonezawa, creating your own vibrantly colored textile item as a souvenir. This hands-on activity provides insight into the local cultural heritage.
During the Koshi Daikokuten Rosary Bead Making experience, participants will learn the art of assembling prayer beads at the renowned Koshi Daikokuten temple. You will be guided through the process of selecting and stringing beads, understanding their significance. Each participant will craft a unique rosary bead bracelet or necklace to take home, reflecting a spiritual and creative journey.
This Yonezawa traditional crafts experience is suitable for individuals and groups interested in cultural immersion and hands-on activities, including families, couples, and solo travelers. No prior crafting experience is required, as instructors will guide you through each step. The experience is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants.
The Onogawa Onsen visit includes a relaxing soak in its renowned hot springs. Onogawa Onsen is particularly famous for its skin-beautifying properties, offering a rejuvenating and soothing experience. After your craft activities, you can unwind in the therapeutic waters, which are known for leaving skin feeling refreshed and soft.
As part of the experience, a delicious local lunch is served at Count Uesugi's residence. This meal features regional specialties, offering a taste of Yamagata's culinary heritage in a historic and elegant setting. You can savor authentic Japanese flavors while enjoying the ambiance of this significant location.
The entire Yonezawa traditional crafts and leisure experience is designed to be a comprehensive day trip. It includes dedicated time for both the safflower dyeing and rosary bead making activities, followed by leisure time at Onogawa Onsen and lunch at Count Uesugi's residence. The schedule is structured to allow for a relaxed yet fulfilling cultural immersion.
Yonezawa Safflower Dyeing is unique due to its historical significance and the distinctive vivid red hues achieved from the safflower plant, which has been cultivated in the region for centuries. The traditional methods passed down through generations result in rich, nuanced colors that are difficult to replicate, offering an authentic glimpse into Japan's textile artistry.
Yes, the Koshi Daikokuten Rosary Bead Making experience is well-suited for beginners with no prior crafting skills. Knowledgeable instructors provide clear, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process, ensuring that everyone can successfully create their own rosary beads and enjoy the cultural activity.
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