Handcraft Your Own Mini Tatami Mat in Kumamoto
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Ichijoyatsubo Shorumu
- Create your own original mini tatami mat (25 × 21 cm), perfect as unique home décor.
- Discover Kumamoto’s igusa traditions and learn from a local craftsman about tatami history and culture.
- Relax with Japanese tea and snacks, plus take home a handcrafted igusa coaster as a souvenir.
- Enjoy a beginner-friendly 90-minute workshop with step-by-step guidance, ideal for individuals, families, or friends.
What to expect
A One-of-a-Kind Original Tatami Mat Create a 25 × 21 cm mini tatami mat, perfect for displaying ornaments or a vase. Your handmade piece becomes a heartfelt décor to brighten your home.
Learn About Kumamoto’s Igusa Hear directly from a craftsman about tatami history, igusa cultivation, and the making process-a valuable chance to connect with Japanese tradition.
Delightful Extras Included! Receive a complimentary igusa coaster and enjoy Japanese tea, giving you time to relax after the workshop.
An Easy-to-Enjoy 90-Minute Course No skills required-our instructors guide you step by step. Perfect for beginners, families, friends, or solo travelers to enjoy a focused craft experience.
Good to know
- Seat sharing is generally expected.
- Languages available: English & Japanese.
- Solo participants are required to pay the 2-person fee.
- Standard program duration: 90 minutes.
- If you arrive late, the tour may start partway through, be shortened, or participation may be denied.
- Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes before your reserved time.
- All non-staff attendants (such as chaperones, interpreters, or photographers) must also pay the experience fee.
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