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A visitor holds a finished Kumiko woodworking craft, its intricate pattern casting a beautiful shadow on a sunlit wall inside Fukuoka's historic Old Yoshiwara Residence.
The grand traditional Japanese wooden gate of Fukuoka Okawa's Old Yoshiwara Residence, featuring a tiled roof and brick walls, hinting at the lush garden within its 200-year history.
Inside Fukuoka Okawa's Old Yoshiwara Residence, a wooden display board provides detailed historical context and a precise architectural floor plan of this 200-year-old traditional Japanese mansion.
A spacious traditional Japanese room with tatami mats and intricate sliding shoji doors inside Fukuoka Okawa's Old Yoshiwara Residence, featuring beautiful wooden carvings above, highlighting master craftsmanship.
A serene traditional Japanese room in Fukuoka's Old Yoshiwara Residence, with open sliding doors offering a view of a lush Japanese garden, creating a peaceful setting for cultural experiences like matcha tea.

Traditional Experience in Okawa, Fukuoka: Kumiko Workshop and Matcha in a Historic Mansion


Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)
Duration:1 hour(s)
Guided language: 日本語
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site

【Historic Setting】
Experience Japanese traditions inside the Former Yoshihara Residence, a 200-year-old mansion once used by feudal lords of Yanagawa Domain. Admire the exquisite wooden craftsmanship and architectural beauty.

【Kumiko Woodcraft Workshop】
Learn about the history of Okawa woodcraft and create your own Kumiko craft art piece with guidance. Take home your handmade work as a lasting memory.

【Matcha Tea Ceremony】
Whisk and enjoy your own bowl of matcha green tea paired with a traditional sweet. Even if you cannot sit on tatami, chairs and tables are available.

【Personal Cultural Connection】
Through “Kumiko” and “Matcha,” experience the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and ichigo ichie (“one-time, one-meeting”) hospitality.

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

Package Options

Cultural Experiences

Transportation methodGet there on your own
LocationIndoor
Activity levelBeginner
Experience typeWoodworking
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler
Cultural experience typeJapanese tea ceremony

Product Info

Price: 4,200yen
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Time Slots
①10:00~
②13:00~
③15:00~
Please let us know your preferred start time.
Included in the Price:A short tour of the Former Yoshihara Residence guided by staff、Kumiko and Matcha Experience Fee
Not Included: Parking Fee
Address:136-17 Obo, Okawa-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture, 831-0000,
Access: 
・By Bus...From Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station, take the Nishitetsu bus bound for Saga Station Bus Center and get off at "Nakabaru Takagi Hospital-mae" bus stop. The bus ride takes about 19–20 minutes, then it is about a 10–15 minute walk to the Former Yoshihara Residence.
・By tax...There is a taxi stand at Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station. The distance to the Former Yoshihara Residence is about 9 km, and the fare is approximately 2,600 yen one way.
・By Car Hakata or Tenjin... About 60min

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 hour(s)

1 Day

  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved time.
  • The staff at the Former Yoshihara Residence will give you a brief guided tour.
    A prominent wooden display board inside Fukuoka Okawa's Old Yoshiwara Residence showcases the intricate architectural layout and comprehensive historical details of this 200-year-old cultural heritage site.
  • Please enjoy Kumiko woodcraft workshop and Matcha tea ceremony
    Participants at Fukuoka Okawa's Kumiko woodworking workshop in the historic Old Yoshiwara Residence carefully join precisely cut wooden pieces under guidance, learning to create unique traditional Kumiko art.
  • Please return home on your own after the activities.

Purchase Notice

・Minimum 1 participant, max 10 (consult for groups over 10)
・Japanese only, with visual aids and translation tools available

Includes/Excludes

  • Experience fees
  • Expenses not mentioned

Reminders

  • ・Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved time.

  • ・Former Yoshihara Residence is an old building, temperature may vary – dress accordingly

  • ・Shoes must be removed before entering the residence

  • ・Smoking is not permitted inside the building

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Experience Location

Location Name: 旧吉原家住宅

Address: 〒831-0041 福岡県大川市小保


Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 1 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 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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