Japanese Culture
Traditional Techniques
About the experience
Experience the Craftsmanship of Thatched Roofing
Craftsmen's skills passed down from generation to generation in the satoyama
The traditional "thatched roofing" which can be said to be a symbol of Japan's original landscape has been supported by the skills of skilled craftsmen, protecting people's lives up to the present day. While touching upon the structure and history of thatched roofing, you will have the opportunity to experience roof thatching on a roof structure assembled on the ground.
Experience using craftsmen's tools to actually thatch a roof
Experience in a craftsman style wearing a happi coat and tenugui towel
You will experience thatching in a craftsman style wearing an original happi coat and tenugui towel. Using straw materials, you will use tools that actual craftsmen use to thatch a roof. You can feel the sense of achievement in thatching a roof as if you were a craftsman. You can enjoy the experience while experiencing the role sharing that takes place during actual thatching. Although it is an outdoor experience, it will be held in a facility with a roof, so it can be experienced even in rainy weather.
Workshop Description
Experience Overview
Event period
Mid-March to late November
Preferred date and time between 10:00 and 15:00
Fee
Adults 6,000 yen (6,600 yen including tax)
Elementary school students 4,000 yen (4,400 yen including tax)
※The price varies depending on the number of participants.
・For groups of up to 3 people: 20,000 yen per group (including tax, 22,000 yen).
・For groups of 11 or more, group discounts are available. Please contact us for details.
Fee includes
Experience fee (2 hours)
Rental Fee for Equipment, etc.
Insurance fee
Original guidebook
Tenugui Hand towel
Commemorative photo
Consumption tax
Things to check before making a reservation:
Things to check before making a reservation:
■Age requirement
From the third grade of elementary school
■Clothing and equipment needed for participation
Clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and can get dirty(Some rental items are available.)
■Cancellation policy
Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged if you cancel due to your circumstances:
Free up to 72 hours prior
50% from 72 hours to 24 hours prior
100% within 24 hours or on the day of the reservation
■Event cancellationIn case of expected danger due to heavy rain, typhoon, strong wind, etc., the event will be canceled.
■LunchA picnic lunch can be prepared for ¥1,300 per person (advance reservation required).
Schedule of the day
| Meeting and Reception Please check in at the Miyama FUTON & Breakfast check-in center. |
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| Explanation of the Experience After explaining the experience, watch a video. Participants will receive a guidebook, and then, wearing a hanten (Japanese jacket), and tenugui (Japanese hand towel), let's experience thatching! |
| Start of Thatching Experience Move to a specially constructed roof(on the ground) for the experience and actually thatch the roof. Even first-timers can experience it with peace of mind as the instructor will give a detailed lecture. |
| Accepting Photography and Questions Quiz Time and Break. Finally, take a commemorative photo to keep as a memory! We will also give you a certificate of completion. |
| End of the Program Disband at the site. |
Booking
Application/Inquiry
This experience is a customizable private experience.
Applications are accepted up to one week in advance. To prevent infection, this is a workshop limited to one group per session, so you can experience it with peace of mind.