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Bashofu Museum: Bashofu Fabric Workshop Tour, Yarn Making Activity, Haori Jacket Weaving Activity (2days) - Okinawa
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 600minutes
*(Day 1: About 3 hours Day 2: About 3-7 hours)
- Reservation Time:
- 13:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / English
- Participants(Min.):
- 4 People
- Participants(Max.):
- 10 People
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 4 People
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Activity fee(Aged 10 years and above) USD 230.74
- Age (Min.):
- 10 years old
- Cancellation:
- No
- Booking deadline:
- 4 days prior by 17:00
Activity
A glimpse at the beautiful culture that has thrived since the Ryukyu Dynasty
You will see the process of creating Bashofu fabric, which is typically difficult to get a tour of.
Experience the detailed process of creating a nationally important intangible cultural asset
In addition to the tour, visitors will be able to see and experience the traditional production process.
Discover the charm of Ogimi Village with Kijyoka's Bashofu fabric as its main focus.
Have a relaxing time in Ogimi Village, known for its longevity, while also experiencing cultural resources.
Schedule
Reception at Bashofu Museum
Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk.
Day 1: Tour and activity at Bashofu Museum (about 3 hours) → Disband, end of day 1
The tour will include a video of the Bashofu Museum, explanation of the process, a tour of the Bashofu fabric workshop, and a hands-on activity of Utoshi, Kuchiwari, Uhagi, the process of making thread from fibers stripped from the stalks of the Japanese banana tree (Itobasho).
Day 2: Meet at Bashofu Museum → Tour and activity at Bashofu Museum → Lunch (Lunch is not included, please prepare on your own)
Participants will learn about Uumi, which is the process of winding two or three Karamushi (ramie) fibers around each other to produce a fist-sized ball and then connecting the threads.
Seven Waterfalls of Kijoka, Kijoka Village (not included in this activity. This is a reference route)
If you wish, you can take a walk after lunch to explore the Seven Waterfalls of Kijoka and Kijoka Village. (about 1 hour)
Tour and activity at Bashofu Museum → End of the tour
Visitors will get the opportunity to experience haori jacket weaving and learn about the exhibitions. After the activity, please visit the Roadside Station Ogimi Yanbaru Visitor Center to shop. (10 minutes by Car)
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Ogimi Village Bashofu Museum
454, Kijoka, Ogimi-son, Okinawa 905-1303Directions
Nearest Station：Naha Airport
Directions to Nearest Station：About 2 hours and 30 minutes by car (open road) from Naha Airport, about 80 minutes by car (open road) from the Kyoda Interchange on the Okinawa Expressway
Destination by Taxi：Ogimi Village Bashofu Museum
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty
Cancellation Policy
Notes
• Transportation, lodging, and meals are not included in the activity fee. Please make your own arrangements for accommodations and meals.
• During the tour of the workshop, Uhagi, and Karamushi (ramie) field activity, you may get dirty, and the juice of the Itobasho (Japanese banana tree) will not come off your clothes. Please wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
• Regarding the haori jacket activity, if foundation gets on the Bashofu fabric, it will take a long time to wash. Please wear light makeup.
• Photography may not be allowed in some locations or situations. We appreciate your cooperation.
• In the event of rain, the activities' details may be adjusted (for example, activity in the Itobasho field (Japanese banana field) may be replaced with activity in the roofed area).
• Due to the handling of knives, children under 10 years old are not allowed to participate.
[Language Support]
Communication via body language, simple English, use of translation apps on the phone
[Parking Availability]
Available at the museum
Organizer
Kijokano Bashofu Cooperative Association
454, Kijoka, Ogimi-son, Okinawa