Sewing handbags from recycled kimono fabrics while sporting kimonos Itinerary
❶ Arrive at our Japanese traditional home built more than 80 years ago to choose your favorite Kimono.and Our staff will assist you to dress in your chosen Kimono.
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❷ Learn to sew a handbag from recycled Kimono or Yukata (casual Kimono) fabrics (either hand-sewing or by machine).
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❸ With your newly created handbag, you will go for a walk in the countryside and take pictures.
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❹ Return to our traditional home and change clothes.
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❺ Finish after having tea.
Dates
Please check our activity calendars
Time
13:30～16:30 (Walks will take about 30 minutes.)
Capacity
4 people
Requirements
None (Children will wear our casual kimonos, Jinbei).
Location
Usuki Travel Guide (designated as Keres), 513 Usuki Usukishi, Oita, Japan, 875-0041
Price
8,500yen
Contact
info@kawamichi-oita.comor by phone at: 090-7190-9652
Remarks
- ●Items provided by us for tour
- We will provide all following items for your tour: Kimono and accessories（Kimono、Obi-tie、undergarments、waist string、thin fabric belt、decorative string、obi-sash、band plate, Japanese-style undershirt, socks or Japanese Tabi socks, Japanese sandals) Sewing set（recycled Kimono cloth, needle, strings and etc.）
- ●Items customers must bring with them
- Motivation to enjoy wearing Kimono
- ●Notes
- ・Walks will take about 30 minutes
- ・If you are not used to wearing Japanese sandals, please bring your own comfortable shoes.
- ・Walking tour will be substituted by tea ceremonies in case of rains.
- ・Please make payment by cash or credit card at our location. Tour reservations may be booked through Airbnb. （Airbnb URL https://www.airbnb.jp/experiences/1368825）
FAQ
- Q I don’t have Kimono. Can I join this activity？
- A Yes, we will provide kimono and accessories
- Q I would like to wear kimono with my children. Is it possible?
- A Yes. You may join this activity with your children. If children size kimonos are not available, children may wear Jinbei, our casual kimonos. Children price is 1,500 yen
- Q If we like our kimono, can we buy it?
- A Yes, some kimonos may be purchased. Please contact us for more details
- Q If I want to wear the kimono by myself, will you please show me how?
- A If all participants choose to dress kimonos by themselves, we will show all participants how to properly wear kimonos
- Q Hairdressing available?
- A Hairdressing isn’t provided, however, hair ornaments are available if you choose to use them
- Q May we rent Kimono and wear them at different locations? Will you assist me to dress?
- A Yes, you may. Please contact for more detail
- Reservation -
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