Experience fee (magatama making), material costs (raw silk, magatama stones), rental fees 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.

Participant Age: 6 to 90 years old；Clothing/Items to bring: Towel (handkerchief)；Duration comment: 50 minutes (40 minutes of experience time)；Minimum participants: 1 person

[Gunma/Maebashi] A touch of ancient romance! Create your own one-of-a-kind original magatama polished with rare Japanese silk! Perfect for a day trip from Tokyo!

Japan-Gunma , Maebashi

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 hour(s)

Language(s): English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation 6 day(s) prior to experience date

Beginner-friendly! Artisans will provide gentle support
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture! Polish your magatama with domestic silk!
One of a kind in the world! Perfect for travel souvenirs or school projects

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

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[Day trip from Tokyo! Time travel in Maebashi] About an hour and a half from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen or train. Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture is a historic city where the Yahata-yama Kofun, one of the largest keyhole-shaped burial mounds in eastern Japan, was built in ancient times, and which flourished as a 'Silk City' supporting Japan's modernization in modern times. We offer a special experience that the whole family can enjoy in this city full of romance! [Magatama making: Polishing with rare domestic raw silk] A special experience where you carve a 'magatama' (a comma-shaped bead that appears in Japanese history and mythology) with your own hands, and finally polish it until it shines using rare domestic raw silk! The magatama, finished to a glossy shine by the power of silk, will become your own precious, one-of-a-kind amulet. [Perfect for family memories and school projects!] You can participate empty-handed, and artisans will provide gentle support, so even small children can feel at ease. You can spend a fulfilling time that the whole family will be absorbed in while touching upon ancient romance. [The vast Yahata-yama Kofun] The national historic site 'Yahata-yama Kofun' spreads out right in front of you. It is 130 meters long. Our center is a special space where you can create things while looking out at the burial mound. You can enjoy a special time immersed in ancient romance.
Beginner-friendly! Artisans will provide gentle support
・Children, seniors, and beginners who are worried about whether they can make it well can rest assured! ・Artisans will provide careful support. ・Whether you are alone or with your family, you can enjoy the sense of accomplishment of making things with peace of mind.
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture! Polish your magatama with domestic silk!
・Once you have carved the special stone into your own shape, it is time for the finishing process. ・We use 'rare silk' unique to Gunma, which once supported Japan's silk industry, to polish it carefully. ・The moment it starts to shine is a fun experience that both adults and children will be absorbed in!
One of a kind in the world! Perfect for travel souvenirs or school projects
・Right next to the experience location, the 'Yahata-yama Kofun,' one of the largest keyhole-shaped burial mounds in eastern Japan and a national historic site, spreads out. ・The magatama you polished yourself while thinking about ancient times will become your own one-of-a-kind original amulet. ・Why not take home a special travel memory that will remain in your heart, perfect for an outing near Tokyo or for your child's school project?

Your own one-of-a-kind original magatama

The shine of the finished product

A polishing experience where you can feel the power of silk

Filing into your desired shape

The Yahata-yama Kofun spreading out before you

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 hour(s)

1 Day

13:00
Meeting & Orientation. Meeting & Orientation (explanation of magatama making) (Times are based on a 13:00 start)
13:10
Stone filing. Use a file to shape the stone little by little into the magatama shape you envision. (Times are based on a 13:00 start)
13:30
Finishing polish with raw silk. Once the shape is formed, carefully polish it until it shines using domestic raw silk. (Times are based on a 13:00 start)
13:40
Your one-of-a-kind magatama is complete! Your original, polished magatama is finally finished. (Times are based on a 13:00 start)
13:45
Commemorative photo & dismissal. Wear your magatama and take a commemorative photo. A special moment to reflect on ancient romance. (Times are based on a 13:00 start)

Purchase Notice

Regarding Cancellation:

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

Notes for participating in the course:

Stone dust may get on your hands. Please bring a handkerchief or similar item to wipe your hands after washing them.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee (magatama making), material costs (raw silk, magatama stones), rental fees for various tools, consumption tax

Reminders

Participant Age: 6 to 90 years old
Clothing/Items to bring: Towel (handkerchief)
Duration comment: 50 minutes (40 minutes of experience time)
Minimum participants: 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 Making Experience Center / Yahata-yama Silk Mill

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: 35 minutes by car (taxi) from JR Takasaki Station Parking: 1 space, Large buses: Not available ・By train: 15-minute walk from JR Maebashi-Oshima 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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