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Private Aomori Handicraft Making Experience Tour

New6 hFree cancellationBy Tomio Yokouchi
Lantern making at IRODORI

About this activity

Experience traditional craft making with Guide.

Tsugaru is the eastern half of Aomori Prefecture.

In this tour you can experience three kinds of local handicrafts in Tsugaru.

We visit Kuroishi Town, famous for its old Komise Street (traditional shopping arcade street), and museums nearby.

1. Making a Paper lantern

Using the color-full Japanese paper from the local summer festival float, you can make your own design lantern by placing the paper over a prepared wooden flame.

2.Kokeshi doll or handicraft painting experience

Kokeshi doll is a local souvenir of some hot spring resorts in the northeastern region of Japan.

You can experience painting Kokeshi doll face and body.

Or you can choose other handicrafts such as tops, matryoshka or some local toys.

3.Lacquerware chopstick making

Tsugaru lacquerware is a local traditional lacquerware dating back to the samurai period.

You can experience the grinding step of chopstick making.

Make your own individual chopsticks for your daily life.

What's included

  • ✓Guide's Private car

Not included

  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Paper lantern making 3,800 JPY/person
  • ✕Kokeshi doll painting 1,500 JPY/person
  • ✕Lacquer ware chop sticks experience 2,000 JPY/person

Meeting and pickup

  • The Tourism Information Center Aomori City
  • In front of the ticket gate (2nd fllor) of JR Hirosaki Station or let me know your hotel to pick you up

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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