Osaka Historical Exploration Experience | Visiting the Sites of Jadeite Magatama and Bronze Mirrors
- Explore the ruins of Ikegami Sone and experience an immersive journey into the history and culture of the Yayoi period.
- Experience the craftsmanship that symbolizes ancient power by making your own jadeite magatama and bronze mirror.
- Visit artifacts unearthed 2,000 years ago to learn about the life and wisdom of the Yayoi people.
- Enjoy the double fun of historical site tours and hands-on activities with easy booking through KKday.
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Cultural Experiences
| Activity time | Morning, Afternoon |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Location | Indoor |
| Experience type | Metalworking, DIY Workshop |
| Cultural experience type | Traditional culture experience |
Product Info
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—Important Information—
- Meeting point: Yayoi Study Center, Ikegami Sone
- Departure time: 10:00 / 13:00
- Tour Highlights: Travel back to the Yayoi period before Christ, visit the precious unearthed artifacts at the Ikegami Sone Ruins, experience making your own jade magatama and bronze mirror that symbolize power, and observe the architectural foundations, creatures and tools of the Yayoi period. It is a learning tour that provides an in-depth understanding of ancient culture and history.
- Tour duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Suitable for travelers interested in ancient Japanese archaeology, history, culture, and experiential learning.
- Itinerary -
Ikegami Sone Yayoi Academy (Meeting Point) → Visit the pillars of a large vertical column building and the actual large excavated well (approx. 15 minutes) → Jadeite Magatama making experience (approx. 45 minutes) → Bronze mirror casting experience (approx. 45 minutes) → Visit other unearthed artifacts and displays of the ecology of that time (approx. 15 minutes) → Ikegami Sone Yayoi Academy (Disband)
- Itinerary Features -
- Observe, learn, and experience life and history during the Yayoi period before Christ.
- Experience the process of polishing genuine jadeite magatama and feel the creation of a symbol of ancient nobility.
- Participate in bronze mirror casting and experience ancient metallurgical techniques
- Visit the site to see valuable archaeological artifacts, including biological remains, tools, and building foundations unearthed 2,000 years ago.
It displays unearthed artifacts and architectural remains from the Ikegami Sone site and offers hands-on activities such as magatama making and bronze mirror casting, making it an important educational facility for understanding the Yayoi period.
Using genuine jadeite, we polish it from a rough state into a lustrous jade, allowing you to experience the ancient process of making ornaments that symbolized power and status.
Experience the complexity and precision of ancient metalworking techniques by casting low-melting-point alloys in molds and then hand-grinding the mirror surface.
Important Info
Reminders
Please be sure to adhere to the scheduled travel time.
The event may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Thank you for your understanding.
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How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Ikegami Sone Yayoi Study Center
Address: 〒595-0004 2-12-45 Senhara-cho, Izumiotsu-shi, Osaka PrefectureCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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