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Visit the Hand-stitched Tatami Place Inewara no Tatamidoko - Fukushima Prefecture

USD34.96(JPY5,000)
Fukushima
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    90minutes
  • Reservation Time:
    10:00 / 13:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
2 People
Participants(Max.):
10 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
General(Aged 15 years and above) USD 34.96
Age (Min.):
15 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
7 days prior by 17:00

Activity

See a large sewing machine built in the Taisho era that can make tatami mats similar to hand-stitched tatami mats

Learn about the culture of hand-stitching by seeing the machines that are only displayed here.

Experience the craftsmanship

Mr. Imagawa, is one of the few craftsmen who can make traditional hand-stitched tatami. Take a look at the technology and culture of hand-sewing traditional Japanese straw tatami mats.

Experience the biggest tatami mat in Japan, which has been designated as a National Treasure

You can actually see and touch it. Experience the feel of real tatami.

Comes with a tatami coaster

Take home a cute mini tatami coaster as a souvenir or memory.

Schedule

  • Reception

    Please present the reservation screen on My Page at reception.

  • Explanation by Kazuyoshi Imagawa (Banks Co., Ltd. Hasegawa)

    You can listen to Mr. Imagawa's tatami stories. He who passes down his techniques to other craftsmen.

  • An explanation of how hand-stitched tatami is made while observing each step

    Listen to stories about the rice plants, straw, and the differences with new tatami.

  • Experience the widest tatami in Japan

    Climb onto the biggest tatami mat in Japan and experience its softness.

  • Dismissal

Included in the Fee

Tour fee / souvenir fee (tatami coaster)

Meeting Place

Imagawa Tatami Store Yatsuyamada Factory

10-1 Shinden, Omori, Yatsuyamada, Fukuyama-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture

Directions

Nearest Station：Koriyama Station

Directions to Nearest Station：Approx. 20 min. by car

Destination by Taxi：Imagawa Tatami Store Yatsuyamada Factory

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    50%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

[Cancellations]
•Due to bad weather, the event may be canceled after the reservation is made. In that case, WAmazing Play customer support will contact your emergency contact number after 2:00 PM the day before.



[Language support]
Communication using Japanese/ body language or gestures; Communication using translators and translation apps; Communication using simple English
*If you need an interpreter, please make your own arrangements.

[Parking]
Parking lot available (free)

Organizer

Koriyama City Tourist Association / BANKS Inc.

10-1 Shinden, Omori, Yatsuyamada, Fukuyama-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture

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