Experience fee (zaguri, washi craft, tumulus tour), material costs (white and yellow cocoons, wooden frames, washi paper), mulberry tea, 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.

Participation age: 10-90 years old；Clothing and items to bring: Towel (handkerchief), drink；Duration comment: 3 hours 30 minutes (Experience time: 3 hours 10 minutes)；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Gunma, Maebashi] Limited to 1 group per day! Enjoy Japanese Culture: Traditional Silk Making & Yawata-yama Tumulus Tour & Origami ＜Includes Mulberry Tea & 2 Luxury Silk Frames to Take Home＞ Day trip from Tokyo OK!

Name: [Gunma, Maebashi] Limited to 1 group per day! Enjoy Japanese Culture: Traditional Silk Making & Yawata-yama Tumulus Tour & Origami ＜Includes Mulberry Tea & 2 Luxury Silk Frames to Take Home＞ Day trip from Tokyo OK!
Uploaded: 2026-09-09
Description: [Gunma, Maebashi] Limited to 1 group per day! Enjoy Japanese Culture: Traditional Silk Making & Yawata-yama Tumulus Tour & Origami ＜Includes Mulberry Tea & 2 Luxury Silk Frames to Take Home＞ Day trip from Tokyo OK!

Japan-Gunma , Maebashi

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:4 hour(s)

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

Free cancellation 6 day(s) prior to experience date

Exclusive access to a craftsman! Fully private guidance
Fully enjoy Japanese culture! Domestic cocoon zaguri experience, origami, and washi paper craft experience
Touch the romance of 'Silk x Ancient History'

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

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[Japanese Culture Experience] Maebashi is easily accessible from the city center, about an hour and a half from Tokyo Station by Shinkansen and train. In this city of silk that once supported Japan's modernization, you can enjoy a premium, fully private traditional craft experience limited to 1 group per day with exclusive access to a craftsman. [Silk Making Experience] Using rare, purely domestic 'white cocoons' and 'yellow cocoons', you will reel two types of beautiful, glossy silk thread using a traditional zaguri machine. [Washi Paper & Origami Experience] Fold origami cranes from washi paper. In addition to decorations with textured washi paper, we provide a special bag with a tag made from the silk thread you reeled yourself. You can take home your two luxury 'silk frames' in this specially crafted bag. [Tumulus Tour & Mulberry Tea] A special time to immerse yourself in ancient romance while touring the nationally designated historic site 'Yawata-yama Tumulus' right in front of you with a craftsman. Silkworms that produce cocoons are raised on mulberry leaves. You can enjoy high-quality 'mulberry tea' while thinking about the mulberry.
Exclusive access to a craftsman! Fully private guidance
[Limited to 1 group per day] A private space where you will not be with other guests. A craftsman will be by your side, carefully supporting you step-by-step from handling the hot water to reeling the thread, so beginners, children, and the elderly can experience silk making with peace of mind.
Fully enjoy Japanese culture! Domestic cocoon zaguri experience, origami, and washi paper craft experience
[Uses rare domestic white and yellow cocoons!] Reel beautiful silk thread from two types of cocoons using traditional 'zaguri'. You will also experience making 'washi paper origami cranes', a Japanese traditional culture, and decorating bags using washi paper and the thread you reeled yourself.
Touch the romance of 'Silk x Ancient History'
[The mysterious tumulus right in front of you] Visit the 'Yawata-yama Tumulus', one of the largest square-shaped tumuli in Eastern Japan, with a craftsman. A commemorative photo taken while holding up your completed thread while thinking about ancient times is the best shot. Includes 'mulberry tea' hospitality.

Thread from rare white cocoons

Also making thread from yellow cocoons

The moving experience of watching beautiful silk thread being wound

Making washi paper origami cranes

Commemorative photo at Yawata-yama Tumulus, one of the largest in Eastern Japan

A relaxing moment with mulberry tea

Take home in a special bag scented with the warmth of handmade work

What You Can Expect

Duration: 4 hour(s)

1 Day

13:00
Meeting and orientation. Meeting and orientation (Explanation of history and zaguri silk reeling)
13:15
'Zaguri' experience. Under the guidance of a craftsman, you will reel silk from white and yellow cocoons to complete two beautiful silk frames.
15:00
Washi paper craft experience. Complete a special bag by decorating it with washi paper and attaching a tag made from the silk thread you reeled yourself.
15:45
'Yawata-yama Tumulus' tour with a craftsman. Take a commemorative photo at the Yawata-yama Tumulus, one of the largest in Eastern Japan. A photo taken with your completed silk frame will be a lifelong treasure.
16:10
Relaxing 'Mulberry Tea' time. Take a break with mulberry tea. Enjoy a peaceful time before the experience ends.

Purchase Notice

Questions at the time of booking:

Question 1: If you are participating with a child, please let us know the child's age.

Regarding cancellation of the tour:

The tour may be cancelled due to factors such as the condition of the cocoons.

Notes for participating in the course:

・In case of rain, the Yawata-yama Tumulus tour will be changed to an indoor explanation, and the time for washi paper craft will be extended for you to enjoy thoroughly. ・There is a process where you will touch warm water with your hands, so please come in clothing with sleeves that are easy to roll up.

Includes/Excludes

Experience fee (zaguri, washi craft, tumulus tour), material costs (white and yellow cocoons, wooden frames, washi paper), mulberry tea, rental fees for various tools, consumption tax

Reminders

Participation age: 10-90 years old
Clothing and items to bring: Towel (handkerchief), drink
Duration comment: 3 hours 30 minutes (Experience time: 3 hours 10 minutes)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting Point

Location Name: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma

Address: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time. ・Meeting place: Maebashi Silk Craft Experience Center / Yawata-yama Seishi

Experience Location

Location Name: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma

Address: 4-7-18 Asakura-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma

How to Get There

・By car: 35 minutes by car (taxi) from JR Takasaki Station Parking: 1 space, Large bus: 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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