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- Marugame Uchiwa fans began to become popular as souvenirs for pilgrims visiting Konpira Shrine over 400 years ago. A distinctive feature of Marugame Uchiwa fans is that they are made using a single piece of bamboo and go through 47 processes. Currently, they are designated as a national traditional craft and account for 90% of the domestic market share. This is a special experience program where you can learn about the history and experience the five characteristic processes under the guidance of a craftsman. ~Experience Flow~ 10:00 / 13:00 Introduction of the craftsman. Registration begins 10 minutes before the experience. The craftsman will introduce himself and explain the content of the experience. ⇩ 10:10 / 13:10 Watch a PV explaining the history of uchiwa fans ⇩ 10:25 / 13:25 Weaving: Tying thread to the bamboo to weave the bristles ⇩ 10:40 / 13:40 Gluing: Applying glue to the paper and attaching it to both sides of the fan frame ⇩ 10:50 / 13:50 Demonstration of splitting and crumpling: Observing a demonstration of splitting by a craftsman and experiencing the most difficult crumpling process ⇩ 11:10 / 14:10 Finishing: Cutting the paper into the shape of a fan with a sickle and gluing the edges to finish
- A one-of-a-kind fan-making experience
- You can experience making a fan by receiving direct instruction from a craftsman, focusing on five distinctive steps out of 47 in the process. This program is not just about making a fan; it's about exploring the history of why Marugame became a center for fan production.
A one-of-a-kind fan-making experience
Purchase Notice
Questions regarding reservations:
- Question 1: Children aged 5-7 must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Question 2: Please tell us the ages of all participants.
Important notes regarding course participation:
- Ages requiring parental supervision: under 7 years old. *Please be extremely careful as some steps involve the use of sharp objects.
Includes/Excludes
- Experience fee, material costs, insurance, and consumption tax.
- Interpretation fee
Reminders
Ages of participation: 5 to 90 years old
Regarding clothing and belongings: There are no specific requirements.
Duration comment: 90 minutes
Minimum number of participants: 1
Meeting Point
Location Name: Marugame Castle, Ichibancho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture
Address: Marugame Castle, Ichibancho, Marugame City, Kagawa PrefectureHow to Get There
* Meeting Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
* Meeting Place: Uchiwa Workshop Take
The facility is located inside the Marugame Castle Tourist Information Center, at the entrance to the castle.
Experience Location
Location Name: Marugame Castle, Ichibancho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture
Address: Marugame Castle, Ichibancho, Marugame City, Kagawa PrefectureHow to Get There
* **By Car:** 25 minutes from Zentsuji Interchange, 20 minutes from Sakaide Kita Interchange. There is no parking at the facility; please use the Marugame City Museum parking lot. Parking: 50 cars, large buses: permitted.
* **By Train:** 10-minute walk from Marugame Station on the Yosan Line and Dosan Line.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 10 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 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 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.
