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Experience Japanese Culture
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Kagawa
Discover the 400-year-old tradition of Marugame fans and learn from local artisans in Marugame City!

Create Your Own Unique Uchiwa Fan - Kagawa Prefecture

USD52.44(JPY7,500)

  • 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:
    120minutes

    *About 90-120 minutes *The drying time for the fan adhesive may vary depending on the weather.

  • Reservation Time:
    09:50 / 12:50
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / Mandarin / Cantonese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
10 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Experience fee (per person) (Aged 5 years and above) USD 52.44
Age (Min.):
5 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 7 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
30 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Explore the history and tradition of Marugame City's iconic Marugame fans!

This experience lets you not only create your own Marugame fan but also explore its rich history and tradition, offering a deeper insight into Japanese culture.

Create your own unique Marugame fan! Plus, you'll receive a cute bookmark fan as a gift!

Guided by a Marugame fan artisan, you'll have the chance to craft your very own unique Marugame fan.

Take your Marugame fan and explore the city in style!

Take your Marugame fan with you as you visit Marugame Castle and other attractions—it’ll add a fun touch to your sightseeing experience!


Schedule

  • Arrival procedures

    Show the reservation page from your My Page upon arrival.

  • Watch a video on the history and craftsmanship of fans, and listen to the artisan's explanation

    By learning about the history of Marugame fans, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the fan-making process.

  • Fan-making experience

    Create your own fan by following these steps: weaving, gluing, rubbing, tapping, edge trimming, and rim gluing.

  • Take your own Marugame fan and explore the city!

    Take your Marugame fan and visit Marugame Castle and other sightseeing spots in the city.


Included in the Fee

Fan-making experience fee (including materials), insurance fee

Not included in the Fee

Transportation costs to the facility, admission fee to other facilities

Meeting Place

(1) Uchiwa Kobo Take (inside Marugame Castle), Ichiban-cho, Marugame-shi, Kagawa Prefecture (the location of the pin)

(2) Marugame Uchiwa Museum, 25-1 Nakazu-cho, Marugame-shi, Kagawa Prefecture(The pin is placed at ①.)

Directions

Nearest Station(1) 10-minute walk from JR Marugame Station (2) 15-minute walk from JR Sanuki-Shioya Station, or 10-minute taxi ride from JR Marugame Station

Destination by Taxi(1) Marugame Castle (2) Marugame Uchiwa Museum


Cancellation Policy

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

  • After 10 days before date of use
    20%
  • After 7 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    40%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

Notes:
• Please note that the activity time may vary due to changes in the drying time of the fans depending on the weather.
• When making a reservation, please select your preferred activity location from (1) Uchiwa Kobo Take or (2) Marugame Uchiwa Museum. If you have no particular preference, please select "No preference." (Please note that your request may not be accommodated depending on availability.)
• After the experience, at (1) Uchiwa Kobo Take, you can freely explore the castle grounds. (Please note that there is an additional admission fee to enter the Marugame Castle keep.) At (2) Marugame Fan Museum, you can stroll through the Japanese garden of Nakatsu Banshoen. (An additional entrance fee applies.)
• When purchasing fans at (1) Uchiwa Kobo Take, please note that only cash payments are accepted. (The souvenir shop can accept other forms of payment.)

Cancellation Policy:
• The activity may be canceled for safety reasons due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or other various circumstances. In such cases, WAmazing Play's Customer Support or the organizer will contact the emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming calls on the day. (Estimated date/time of contact: the day before, after 2:00 PM)

Language Support:
• Communication during the experience will primarily be in Japanese. However, materials, video explanations and brochures are available in Japanese, English, and Chinese.

Parking Availability:
• Both (1) Uchiwa Kobo Take and (2) Marugame Uchiwa Museum have free parking.

Organizer

Marugame City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)

6-2 Shinmachi, Marugame-shi, Kagawa Prefecture

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Experience fee (per person) (USD 52.44)
Aged 5 years and above
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