Niigata Sanjo | Rokkaku Maki-Ika (Hexagonal Kite) Making & Flying Experience | A Day Trip to Explore the Traditional Culture of Niigata Sanjo and Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine (Includes Lunch)

This is a day trip that includes a hands-on experience of making the 'Rokkaku Maki-ika' (hexagonal kite), a traditional craft passed down in Sanjo City, Niigata, and a visit to 'Yahiko Shrine,' known as the Echigo Ichinomiya.

• While engaging with Sanjo's traditional culture, you will craft your own Rokkaku Maki-ika by hand. The finished kite can be taken home as a memento of your journey.
• After enjoying the kite making, head to the Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine. Visit this historic shrine located at the foot of Mount Yahiko and stroll through the grounds while feeling the rich nature and history.
• This is a hands-on tour unique to Niigata and Sanjo, where you can not only sightsee but also 'experience traditional Japanese culture.'

① Experience the traditional culture of Niigata and Sanjo

• You will actually make a 'Rokkaku Maki-ika,' which has been passed down in Sanjo since ancient times.

② Craft your own Rokkaku Maki-ika

• By not only learning about traditional culture but also working with your hands, you can enjoy Sanjo's kite culture more deeply.

③ Take home your finished kite

• You can take home the Rokkaku Maki-ika you made yourself as a memory of your trip.

④ Kite flying experience

• Let's fly a kite at the birthplace of the Rokkaku Maki-ika.

⑤ Visit Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine

• Visit 'Yahiko Shrine,' a historic shrine representing Niigata. Enjoy the solemn shrine buildings and the nature of Mount Yahiko.

⑤ Enjoy Niigata's 'Culture, History, and Nature' all at once

A trip that combines experiences, sightseeing, and worship, offering something different from standard tourism.

• In Sanjo, there is a unique culture where kites are called 'ika.'
• While touching the traditional hexagonal kite, you will learn about the culture and history of the Rokkaku Maki-ika and experience making one yourself.
• Since you will be making it while listening to explanations from staff and instructors, even beginners can participate with peace of mind.
• The moment you hold the kite you made yourself, it will surely become a wonderful memory of your trip.
• *Details such as production content and duration may change depending on the situation on the day.
• After making the Rokkaku Maki-ika, head to Yahiko Shrine, known as the Echigo Ichinomiya.
• Yahiko Shrine, nestled at the foot of Mount Yahiko, is a shrine representing Niigata that has long been affectionately called 'Oyahi-ko-sama.'
• While strolling through the spacious grounds, enjoy the atmosphere of the historic shrine and the rich nature of Yahiko.
• You can leave your daily life behind for a while and spend a relaxing moment in the quiet shrine grounds.