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[Nara City, Nara Prefecture] 3-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station | Bamboo lantern making experience: Enjoy tradition and art [approx. 40 minutes]
Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:1 hour(s)
Language(s): English / Japanese
Free cancellation 8 day(s) prior to experience date
- Beginners welcome | Craft with peace of mind using processed bamboo
- A truly Nara-esque experience: Bamboo art that lets you enjoy light and shadow
- Take it home on the day! Perfect as a souvenir or gift.
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Product Info
- Experience making a bamboo lantern using bamboo, a traditional Japanese material, right in the heart of Nara. Since we use pre-processed bamboo, even beginners and children can participate with ease. You'll create a unique lantern using special tools, creating a pattern and enjoying the beautiful shadows it casts when lit. Once completed, you can take it home as is. It's a popular choice for home decor, a memento of your trip to Nara, or a gift. This quiet, indoor space allows you to concentrate and enjoy crafting. The basic plan involves making a lantern using green bamboo. You can also choose from the following bamboos (additional fees apply on-site): Shaved Bamboo Lantern: +1,000 yen; Shaved Colored Bamboo Lantern: +1,500 yen. The estimated experience time is approximately 40-60 minutes. If you require a more specific design, additional time may be required. An extension fee applies only in these cases. 30-minute extension: +1,000 yen; 60-minute extension: +2,000 yen. There is no additional charge for the standard production pace.
- Beginners welcome | Craft with peace of mind using processed bamboo
- The bamboo materials are prepared in a pre-processed state so that even first-timers can enjoy making bamboo lanterns with ease. There are no difficult steps, and the process mainly involves simple steps of creating patterns using special tools. Staff will provide careful support, so even those who are unfamiliar with making things and children can participate with peace of mind. Although it is a short experience, you can definitely feel the sense of accomplishment of having made something yourself.
- A truly Nara-esque experience: Bamboo art that lets you enjoy light and shadow
- The charm of bamboo lanterns lies in the beautiful shadows they cast when lit. The patterns you create are projected onto the walls and floor, creating a dreamy and relaxing space. They are works of art that exude a Japanese charm and fit perfectly with the atmosphere of the ancient capital of Nara. They are practical enough to be used as interior décor during the day and enjoyed lit up at night, making them a piece that will bring a touch of Nara to your everyday life.
- Take it home on the day! Perfect as a souvenir or gift.
- You can take home your completed bamboo lantern on the day of the experience. We offer lanterns that fit easily into a travel bag or backpack, so you can easily participate in the process of sightseeing in Nara. Bamboo is a light and durable material, so there is little risk of it breaking during normal transport. They are popular not only as home decor, but also as a memento of your trip or a gift for a loved one. Lighting the lantern you made with your own hands will gently bring back memories of your time in Nara.
Why not create a one-of-a-kind light that's uniquely yours?
Everyone is smiling after the experience.
We have design examples and templates available.
With the design you came up with...
We are preparing various types of bamboo.
This experience is available for individuals and groups alike.
You can experience it safely.
When you turn on the light...
Only carefully selected bamboo is used!
Various arrangements
What You Can Expect
Duration: 1 hour(s)
1 Day
- ① Explanation of the process (including how to use drills, etc.) (5 minutes) ② Bamboo lantern making (30 minutes) ③ Commemorative photo (5 minutes)
Important Info
Includes/Excludes
- Experience fee/material cost/consumption tax
Reminders
Participant age: 5 to 80 years old
About clothing and belongings: Nothing in particular.
Rental items: Nothing in particular.
Time required: 40 minutes (experience: 30 minutes)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Meeting Point
Location Name: 〒630-8224 Iseya Building 513, 26 Tsunoburicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Address: 〒630-8224 Iseya Building 513, 26 Tsunoburicho, Nara City, Nara PrefectureHow to Get There
・Meeting time:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your reservation time.
・Meeting location:
Room 513, Iseya Building, 26 Tsunoburi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, 630-8224
Nara Bamboo Lantern Workshop (Nara Station)
Experience Location
Location Name: 〒630-8224 Iseya Building 513, 26 Tsunoburicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Address: 〒630-8224 Iseya Building 513, 26 Tsunoburicho, Nara City, Nara PrefectureHow to Get There
・For those arriving by car:
There is no free parking at our facility.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use the nearby paid parking lots.
[Examples of nearby parking lots]
・Coin parking lots around Kintetsu Nara Station
・Coin parking lots around Higashimuki Shopping Street
*Parking lots are often full on weekends, holidays, and during peak tourist seasons, so
we recommend arriving by public transportation.
*Parking fees are the customer's responsibility.
・For those arriving by train:
Exit Kintetsu Nara Station at Exit 4 and walk straight south along Konishi Sakuradori Shopping Street for about 3 minutes.
The experience venue is on the 5th floor of the building where Sundrug is located (Iseya Building).
If you get lost, please feel free to contact us.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 4 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% 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.
