Easily Experience the Japanese Culture of "Somemono" - Dyeing a Stole in the Yama no Sachizome Method

Product Code: 518776

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Enjoy a Japanese somemono experience in only two hours
    • Happiness Color Mats are used which is environment-friendly
    • Introduced in the media, on television and magazines
Tour Code
518776
Duration
1 day
Departure City
Tokyo
End City
Tokyo
Tour Type
Culture
Language
English, Japanese
Available options
Itinerary

Schedule:
Arrival→Sachizome experience→Finished→End

Activity Details:
1.Choose your favorite color
First choose your favorite color of the stole and the color of your paint (Paper type dye Happiness Color Mats). Happiness Color Mats that are used here are environment-friendly and it is a way of dyeing that does not pollute water and air because you do not need fire or water to dye. Depending on the color, the atmosphere of the somemono will completely change. Pale colors are easy to use when it comes to fashion but strong colors can be used as an accent color. You can choose from many colors, so please choose a new one.

2. Sachizome experience
Next you will choose your own design which is either flower motifs or leaves. In Japan, is said that the leaves of trees are a charm for longevity and for each design, there is a different meaning. Choosing your design while listening to the explanation is interesting. When you have a chosen design, follow the process and dye the material with Happiness Color Mats using the heat of an iron.

3. Finished
If you have completed the dyeing along with the design, you work is done. Sachizome is strong against machine washing and rubbing, so there is no need to worry about losing the colors. A stole with Japanese somemono is very popular in Japan and it is often given as a gift to mothers. Please try to give a Japanese stole as a present to your family and friends!

Trivia:
Since ancient times, the traditional colors of Japan are often given names derived from plants of the four seasons, flowers, birds, and animals. It is said that there are about 1,100 traditional colors in Japan and every color has a meaning and the impression is different as well. These colors have always enriched the hearts of the Japanese people and have been developed over the changing times. The technique [Yama no sachizome] that you can learn is a technique that is born with the desire to convey the true beauty of nature.

Nearby area introduction:
In the Edo period, Kagurazaka was located in the center of commerce at the Bishamonten Zenkokuji, where many visitors came from all over Japan. Furthermore, Kagurazaka was also the center of culture and poets and artists from Meiji liked it there and wanted to live there. Right now, Kagurazaka is also called the Paris of Japan because there are so many alleys and slopes and scenic views. It is the center of classical performing arts and the geisha world and it is famous as the city where you can enjoy Japanese traditional arts. Kagurazaka is a stylish town with a charm while still retaining an Edo feel.

Tips:
Time:120 min./1 person Meeting point:Happiness Kagurazaka 6-chome 74, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Access: 1.Get off at Kagurazaka station on the Tozai line. Walk around for 5 minutes from exit 1 in the Kagurazaka direction. Get off at Kagurazaka station (T05), leave the station from exit 1 in the Kagurazaka direction. Go to the left for around 230 meters. When you see the Risona bank on your right, go right at the Family Mart building and enter a narrow street which is around 100 meters. Shiawase Culture Happiness Salon is a red brick building. 2.Get off at Ushikari Kagurazaka station on the Oedo line. Walk around for 3 minutes from exit A3 in the Kagurazaka direction. Get off at Ushikari Kagurazaka station on the Oedo line (E05), leave the station from exit A3 in the Kagurazaka direction. Go to the right and walk for 60 meters. In Kagurazaka, go to the left at a big crossroad (Coco Karafine Pharmacy) and walk for 40 meters. At the Family Mart (next is the Risona bank), go inside the narrow street on the left and walk for around 100 meters. Shiawase Culture Happiness Salon is a red brick building. 3.Get off at the JR line Iidabashi station. Walk around for 10 minutes from the Kagurazaka shimo exit. Get off at the JR line Iidabashi station, Kagurazaka direction. Get out from the west exit and walk straight ahead for 100 meters. Cross the bridge on the right of a crossroad with a koban (police box) and go to the direction of Kagurazaka for around 650 meters. At the Family Mart (next is the Risona bank), go inside the narrow street on the left and walk for around 100 meters. Shiawase Culture Happiness Salon is a red brick building. Get off at Iidabashi station (subway)(T06/Y13/N10, leave from exit B3 and go to the right for about 500 meters. At the Family Mart (next is the Risona bank), go inside the narrow street on the left and walk for around 100 meters. Shiawase Culture Happiness Salon is a red brick building.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Material cost
  • Course fee
  • 8% Japan consumption tax
  • Free Wi-Fi

Package Excludes

  • Optional materials etc.

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  • Participation requirements:10 - 15 years old should be accompanied by a guardian
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