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Accessory-Making
Tokyo
Includes a luxurious set of Arenca hairpins and a special photo frame as a souvenir!

Craft Elegant Edo Tsumami-Zaiku Kanzashi Hair Ornaments with Traditional Techniques from the Edo Period - Tokyo

USD148.98(JPY22,000)

  • 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:
    80minutes

    *Depending on your pace, the activity may finish slightly earlier than scheduled.

  • Reservation Time:
    10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
4 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Experience fee(Aged 10 years and above) USD 148.98
Age (Min.):
10 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Tsumami Kanzashi hair ornaments don't just celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime moment—they continue to brighten your life. Experience the timeless charm of craftsmanship in Mukojima!

Kanzashi Sugino is a long-established manufacturer founded 77 years ago, located in Mukojima, near Tokyo Skytree, in Sumida ward.

Experience making Tsumami Kanzashi, a traditional craft from Tokyo that has been around for 250 years since the Edo period (1603-1868)

This is a valuable experience where you will receive direct instructions from the third-generation proprietress and president, who are also master craftsmen.

Complete your one-of-a-kind original work!

Experience the history and value of traditional crafts, and create a one-of-a-kind piece with your own hands.

Arenca hair ornaments add color to everyday life

Arenca hair ornaments can be enjoyed in many ways: worn as a hairpin, displayed as interior décor, such as a flower bouquet, or placed in a special photo frame to add a touch of elegance to memorable photos.


Schedule

  • Arrival procedures

    Show the reservation page from your My Page upon arrival.

  • See an introductory video about Edo Tsumami Zaiku (Japanese pinching craft)

    A 5-minute video showing the history and making process will be shown.

  • Choose your favorite Arenca Miwaka hairpin set as a souvenir from 6 available colors

    Choose your favorite color and create a five-petal plum blossom kanzashi to match it. The Arenca hairpin set you select will be yours to take home as a souvenir.

  • Edo Tsumami Zaiku Experience

    Using the basic "marutsumami" technique, you'll create a beautiful five-petal flower. First, choose five pieces of fabric from a selection of about 70 different patterns. Then, experience the traditional tsumami zaiku craft techniques passed down since the Edo period. Spread starch paste evenly on a board, place your chosen fabrics on top to absorb the glue, and finally arrange them onto the hairpin base to complete your five-petal flower.

  • Tour the workshop and try on a Kanzashi hair ornament at the photo spot

    During the workshop tour, you'll get to see the artisans at work. Afterward, you can pick your favorite pre-made hairpin and take photos at the designated photo spot. Plus, anyone who shares their photos on social media will receive a cute kanzashi charm as a gift on the spot!


Included in the Fee

• Kanzashi (hair ornament) workshop, material fees, kanzashi wearing experience, workshop tour
• Souvenirs (Arenca Miwaka set of hairpins, photo frame) *See the last photo in the carousel at the top of the page

Not included in the Fee

• Round-trip transportation to the facility, parking fees, souvenirs for accompanying guests (Arenca Miwaka hairpin, photo frame)

Meeting Place

Kanzashi Sugino

3-20-7 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Directions

Nearest StationOshiage Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Toei Subway Asakusa Line, Keisei Oshiage Line)

Directions to Nearest Station6-minute walk from Exit A3


Cancellation Policy

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

  • After 60 days before date of use
    10%
  • After 30 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    50%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

Notes:
• If you are late for the meeting time without prior notice, your reservation will be cancelled.
• Due to the use of wheat starch glue, please note that for safety reasons, people with wheat allergies are not allowed to participate.
• Children aged 0-9 have to be accompanied by an adult (free of charge).

Cancellation Policy:
• The experience may be canceled for safety reasons due to bad weather, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances. In that case, WAmazing Play's customer support or the organizer will contact you using the emergency details you have provided. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming calls on the day. (Notifications are typically sent after 2:00pm on the day before the event.)

Language Support:
• Videos and instructions are available in both Japanese and English
• Translation devices and apps will be used for any additional communication needs

Organizer

Kanzashi Sugino (Sugino Shoten Limited Company)

3-20-7 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

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Experience fee(USD 148.98)
Aged 10 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Unavailable:(Closed during New Year holidays, Obon, and national holidays)
Optional Extras
Add 1 participant(+ USD 37.25)
Experience only (excluding Arenca hairpin set and photo frame souvenir)