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Experience Japanese Culture
Dyeing Workshop
Yamagata
Take a journey to discover Yonezawa's landmarks and traditional crafts

Experience Yonezawa's Traditional Craft Benibana (Safflower) Dyeing & Make Original Prayer Beads (Includes a Visit to the Hot Springs and Lunch) - Yamagata

USD196.08(JPY30,000)

  • Instant Booking
  • Required Time:
    420minutes

    *Seven hours from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Reservation Time:
    May vary. Please check the calendar.
  • 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:
Adult/Child (Age 6 & up)(Aged 6 years and above) USD 196.08
Age (Min.):
6 years old
Cancellation:
No
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Yonezawa City is located at the southernmost tip of Yamagata Prefecture!

You will tour a town rich in nature, with breathtaking natural landscape in every season and a collection of hot springs.

Experience Yonezawa's traditional craft Benibana (safflower) dyeing

Safflower dyeing is easy for beginners to try, and we will provide careful guidance until your work is complete.

Original prayer bead making experience at a spiritual location, Kinoene Daikokuten

You can choose from approximately 25 types of natural stones to create your own original prayer beads.
Select stones based on your birthday, zodiac sign, desired benefits, favorite color, and more.

Relax and unwind in the historic hot spring area, which has been in existence for over a thousand years in Yonezawa City.

After the experience, enjoy a special time at Onogawa Onsen, known as the "hot spring of beauty."

Lunch is included!

For lunch, local cuisine will be served at Count Uesugi's residence.


Schedule

  • Reservation completed

    A text message (containing a link to download the electronic voucher) will be sent to your registered email address.

  • 9:30 AM: Meet up in front of Yonezawa Station (JR)

    Please present the electronic voucher on the day or your experience.

  • Start the experience

    Experience Yonezawa's traditional craft Benibana (safflower) dyeing and make original prayer beads at a spiritual location, Kinoene Daikokuten!

  • Hot spring and lunch

    After the experience, enjoy a relaxing time at Onogawa Onsen known as the "hot spring of beauty" and savor local cuisine at Count Uesugi's residence.

  • 4:30 PM: Disband in front of the ticket gate at Yonezawa Station (JR)


Included in the Fee

Experiene fee (Benibana (safflower) dyeing and making original prayer beads)
Local transportation expenses
Lunch
Insurance fee

Not included in the Fee

Other personal expenses

Meeting Place

In front of the ticket gate at Yonezawa Station (JR)

1 Ekimae, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata

Directions

Nearest StationYonezawa Station (JR)

Directions to Nearest StationJust a short walk

Destination by TaxiYonezawa Station (JR)


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Electronic Voucher

Clothes you don't mind getting dirty


Cancellation Policy

No cancellation/changes can be made

Notes

[Notes]
• Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting stained during Benibana (safflower) dyeing and while making your own original prayer beads.

[Supported Language]
Japanese

Organizer

JR EAST View Tourism and Sales Co., Ltd.

3-2-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

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Date2025/02/19
Adult/Child (Age 6 & up)(USD 196.08)
Aged 6 years and above
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