Enjoy Japanese culture in this mini tatami-making experience
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Come and experience Japanese culture in the historical district of Sakai, where Japanese traditions are still preserved. Listen to a tatami craftsman talk and try your hand at making mini tatami mats. Although they are small in size, the materials are the same as real tatami. Choose the tatami's color and materials, as well as the color and pattern of the border (Sakai's unique kofun burial mound motif) to complete the mini tatami to your liking. The size of the completed tatami mat is 18 by 25 cm.
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An activity to experience tatami mats, a symbol of Japanese culture
Select the size and material of the mini tatami mat, as well as the pattern of the border, and start the activity
All you need to do is follow the craftsman's directions, and your mini tatami mat will be complete
The final product would work well as a stand for small items or a cute little mat (image) *The souvenir is the mini tatami alone
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 participant
- Maximum Capacity
- 8 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Ooe Tatami Shop
2-1-6 Minami Hatagochonishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Closed on weekends and holidays. Closed during the Golden Week holiday, summer holiday and New Year’s holiday.
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- 10:30 a.m.
- Tour Schedule
- 10:30 a.m. Meet up directly at Ooe Tatami Shop > Select the color and materials of the mini tatami (soft rush or washi paper) and the pattern and color of the border > Make the mini tatami (finish up with a large stapler) > Original mini tatami is complete! > In addition to the activity, you can watch as the craftsmen in the workshop use professional tools. > Around 11:30 a.m., after the activity, the program ends at Ooe Tatami Shop
- Required Time Around
- Around 1 hour
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- The workshop floor is uneven, and there are tight spaces.
- Parking
- Not available
- Notes
- After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
- Related websites
- https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/158
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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