Visit the Hand-stitched Tatami Place Inewara no Tatamidoko - Fukushima Prefecture
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- 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 31.65
- 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
Meeting Place
Imagawa Tatami Store Yatsuyamada Factory
10-1 Shinden, Omori, Yatsuyamada, Fukuyama-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima PrefectureDirections
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