Shizuoka’s artisan skills, traditional crafts appreciation and hands-on experience

Half Day Chubushizuoka Culture

Overview

Shizuoka has been a city of craftsmanship since the Edo period (1603-1868), and has refined its craftsmanship skills.
You can actually experience delicate bamboo craftsmanship at a facility where you can fully appreciate such craftsmanship.

Itinerary

Meet with a guide at Shizuoka Station→Take a bus to Takumi Inn→Tour the facility (permanent and special exhibitions)
→Experience Suruga Bamboo Sen-suji-zaiku → Bus to Shizuoka Station → Dismissal at Shizuoka Station

Places to Visit

Takumi Inn

This is one of the largest traditional craft experience facilities in Japan, where visitors can appreciate and experience traditional Shizuoka crafts that have been handed down since the time of Ieyasu Tokugawa. There are also stores related to traditional crafts and a café using local ingredients, where visitors can spend a relaxing time.

Tour of the facility

At Takumi Inn, you will first visit the facility’s permanent exhibition. Here, traditional Shizuoka crafts are displayed in a cohesive manner, giving visitors a general overview of the area.
If there is a thematic exhibition going on, you will visit that as well.

Traditional Craft Experience

Visitors will experience Suruga Bamboo Sen-suji-zaiku.
You can choose from a variety of pieces such as a small container, coaster, wind chime, etc. by assembling thin bamboo strips. The instructor will guide you carefully, so don’t worry even if you are not familiar with the craft.
Traditional craftsmen are also present, so you can interact with them.

Enjoy cafes and stores

The site is spacious, and visitors can spend a relaxing time in the café and store. At the store, you can take home your favorite works of art as souvenirs.

Included in the Tour

  • Guide
  • Bus fare between Shizuoka and Takumi Inn
  • Beverages and sweets
  • Experience fee

Not Included in the Tour

  • Souvenir fee

Reference Amount

from 12,600 JPY / person (Price per person for 4 participants)

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