Enjoy Japanese culture in this mini tatami-making experience

Enjoy Japanese culture in this mini tatami-making experience

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

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

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

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

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
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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