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Experience the Traditional Art of Sword Decoration Used by the Samurai! Make Higo Zogan Accessories - Kumamoto
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 60minutes
- Reservation Time:
- 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / English
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Person
- Participants(Max.):
- 5 People
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Price(Aged 7 years and above) USD 51.39
- Age (Min.):
- 7 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 5 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Experience making original accessories with "Higo Zogan," a form of inlaid metal work that was used to decorate the guard of the swords of the samurai in Kumamoto.
The activity is taught by a fourth-generation craftsman who carries on the tradition of making sword guards, inheriting the Higo Zogan techniques passed down through multiple generations of his family.
You can learn about the history behind Higo Zogan from traditional artisans.
Schedule
Reception
Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception.
Explanation of Higo Zogan by the craftsman & watch a video of the process
Higo Zogan Accessory-making Activity
Store tour, Q&A session
Finish
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Higo Zogan Mitsusuke
3-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, KumamotoDirections
Nearest Station:Urusanmachi Station (Kumamoto City Tram)
Directions to Nearest Station:2 minutes walk
Destination by Taxi:Higo Zogan Mitsusuke
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
- 40%
- After 3 days before date of use
- 60%
- After 1 days before date of use
- 100%
Notes
Japanese / English (optional)
[About the experience]
・Please select the pattern you would like to make when you make a reservation.
(1) Round flower pattern, (2) Kuyo crest pattern (3) Kumamoto Castle, or (4) Kumamon
・Please select the type of accessory you would like make from the following 3 options.
(1) Pendant (2) Badge (3) Phone strap
[About shipping]
The final finishing touches will be done by our craftsmen, so it will take about 2 or 3 weeks to complete.
The finished product will be mailed to you for an additional charge.
[Notes]
•This tour is for ages 7 and older.
•This plan will be conducted in Japanese.
Organizer
Regional Branding Institute/Higo Zogan Mitsusuke
3-2-1 Shinmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto