A three-day, two-night stay in a small fishing village nestled in a sacred mountain, where you can immerse yourself in the craft of sakiori weaving, a craft that captures time (Ehime)

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The Sada Misaki Peninsula is the longest and narrowest peninsula in Japan. Stretching from east to west, the peninsula stretches for approximately 40km. At its narrowest point, it's only about 700m wide, offering ocean views on both sides. The tides are so strong that it's nicknamed "the town where the sea flows." The peninsula's unobstructed flow allows for abundant breezes, driving windmills. This tour's base is a small fishing village near the peninsula's tip. Here, participants will learn the peninsula's traditional craft, "Sakiori," and immerse themselves in the art of craftsmanship. Sakiori is a sustainable craft in which unused kimono fabric is torn into thread, which is then woven into new fabric. Participants decide what they ultimately want to create and begin weaving the fabric. Examples include haori, teddy bears, notebooks, and obi sashes. The amount of fabric needed is determined by the item they wish to make; the larger the item, the longer the weaving time. Participants can freely choose to "weave everything themselves" or "weave only a portion and leave the rest to the instructor." It's a good idea to discuss the length of their stay and what they want to create when booking.
*Please bring any clothes you no longer use or can no longer wear. We recommend bringing along any fabric you may have cherished but can no longer wear, such as clothes you wore when you were little or a keepsake from your grandmother, and have it remade.
During your stay, you can spend the whole day working in the workshop, but we also recommend taking a break by strolling around the small town or trekking in the sacred mountain.
When you stroll around the town, you can enjoy fishing at the port, which is just a short walk away.
The mountain trekking aims for the summit of Mount Garan, which stands 413m above sea level and towers over the village. Originally a mountain for ascetic practices, there are plenty of sights to see along the way, including caves filled with stone Buddha statues.
All experiences will be guided by Sakiori teacher Hashida-san. Although Hashida-san is Japanese, he lived in London as a child and can speak English. He is also familiar with the area, so you can rest assured.

At night, the space adjacent to the workshop becomes a restaurant. It's an izakaya that is frequented by village residents. The owner is Mr. Hashida, so it's nice that he also acts as a bridge between you and the locals. You'll be able to interact with locals almost every night during your stay, so this is a recommended stay for those who want to immerse themselves in the local area.

For lodging, you can rent out the entire house, which is a renovated Japanese house that was once a sake merchant's house and is over 100 years old.
It is located in an alleyway in a small fishing village, so during your stay you will feel as if you have your own home in the village.

The appeal of this package is that Hashida-san, who is also a sakiori teacher, acts as a local liaison, facilitating smooth interaction with the local people. It is rare to find a guide who can speak English and act as a bridge between the locals and the various villages in Japan. This is a recommended stay plan.