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Crafts Experience
Over 10 different hands-on Activities are available for you at Hida Takayama Crafts Experience Center!
Come & apply at any time during opening hours! (No reservation required)
Facility

Facility | Hida Takayama Crafts Experience Center |
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address | 436 Kamiokamotomachi,Takayama-shi, Gifu-ken 506-0055 Japan |
Open | 10:00~16:00 |
Closed | Thursdays |
Access | A 10-minute bus ride from Takayama Bus Center |
information (Common with Hida-no-Sato)
TEL | +81-577-34-4711 |
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info@hidanosato-tpo.jp |
Experience Menu
Tax Included
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FOLK CRAFTSUntil 12/25, Limited Time Offer "X'mas SARUBOBO DOLL"
3,800yen(Set of 2)
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FOLK CRAFTSSARUBOBO making
1,700 yen
Sarubobo means “monkey’s baby” in Hida dialect. In olden days, mothers made it hoping for their children’s happiness.
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FOLK CRAFTSA cute, palm-sized Sarubobo juggling ball rests in the palm of your hand. Choose two favorite colors and create it.
1,600yen
Create a cute, palm-sized Sarubobo juggling ball.
Choose two colors from the popular six colors, and add three smoky colors exclusive to the experience center, making a total of nine colors. Stuff beads into the body with your chosen colors. This sewing experience, using a needle and thread, is a simple activity even suitable for elementary school students.
You can decorate your entrance or room with these colorful and adorable Sarubobo, sitting charmingly wherever you place them.
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FOLK CRAFTSRABBIT doll making
1,800 yen
The fortunate rabbit, treasured as a charm for good luck.
Handmade to bring fortune to your home!
Choose from two colors: pink or blue.
(Note: Needle and thread will be used in the process.)
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FOLK CRAFTSPainting Kit for "Tatsu" (Dragon)
1,600yen
You can paint on an unglazed dragon using pens—perfect for everyone, from young children to adults.
The ascending dragon symbolizes rising energy and luck, while the descending dragon brings happiness and good fortune. Considered the source of all energies, the dragon is an auspicious charm associated with harmonious family life, good health, love, and financial fortune.
Paint your original design with the wish for happiness.
*Note: The last reservation for the painting experience is at 3:00 PM.
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PAINTING CLAYPainting of pottery Luckey-cat clay
1,600 yen
You can paint on the cute beckoning cat as you like.
Choose from glittering paper and stickers.
After painting, you can use it as a piggy bank.
The last entry for painting is at 15:00.
Kits only are also available.
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PAINTING CLAYPaint on the cute rabbit
1,600yen
You can paint on a cute unglazed rabbit as you like.
You can choose a paper mat and stickers.
Rabbit is a lucky animal.
Let’s paint a cute rabbit and invite good luck!
The last entry for painting is at 15:00.
Kits only are also available.
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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTSAn eco-friendly experience using leftover wood scraps, primarily from the Hida region. Enjoy a fun and environmentally conscious activity.
1,600yen
Enjoy an eco-friendly experience by making key chains and magnets from wood scraps,mainly from Hida trees.
You can make your own unique key chain from various shapes and colors to choose from.
※Takayama city has been selected as a SDGs Future City in 2021.
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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTSMaking a wood puzzle using scrap wood♪
1,600yen
This is an eco-friendly experience made from various wood scraps.
You can choose a piece by piece by looking at the colors and grains of the wood.Find your own way of use like a decoration, a flower stand, etc…
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FOLK CRAFTSSnow dome
1,800 yen
Make your own snow dome with handmade figurines.
You will wait 3-4 days, then fill it with water and glitter at home.
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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTSChopsticks & a case
1,600 yen
Make chopsticks of cypress grown in Hida region by filing with sandpaper, and stencil your own case.
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FOLK CRAFTSHanging mobile with a SARUBOBO
1,700 yen
Make a hanging mobile with sarubobo & lucky charms in Japan.
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FOLK CRAFTSBaking Rice Crackers
800 yen(8 pieces / per person)
Bake rice crackers in a kiln.They taste of salt & soy sauce.
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FOLK CRAFTSBraided Cords
1,600 yen
Braided cords were used as an important item in a famous animated film set in this area.You can choose one set of cords in three different colours.
Let’s braid your memory in it, too.
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GLASS CRAFTSKaleidoscope
1,600 yen
Make a personalised kaleidoscope by using coloured glass particles, and decorate the case with sarubobo paper.
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FOLK CRAFTSSARUBOBO beads-strap
1,600 yen
Make an original strap with beads.
There are six colours of sarubobo to choose from.
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GLASS CRAFTSPhoto frame making
1,600 yen
Let’s make a photo frame with original stickers like Sarubobo and with lead wires.
You can choose a glass or a wooden photo frame.
The wooden frame is made from a cypress tree in this area.
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FOLK CRAFTSPainting on a SARUBOBO clay-bell
1,600 yen
In Japan, it is said that the sound of clay bells expels evil spirits.
You can enjoy painting on a sarubobo shaped clay bell.
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PAINTING CLAYPainting of pottery Luckey-cat clay (small size)
800 yen
You can paint on the cute beckoning cat as you like.
Choose from glittering paper and stickers.
The last entry for painting is at 15:00.
Kits only are also available.
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PAINTING CLAYWard off evil spirits! Pray for a safe childbirth! Paint a rabbit for good luck.
800 yen
Original kit by Mika Yasue, a beckoning cat artist from Hida Takayama.
You can freely paint on an adorable unglazed forward-facing rabbit. Choose from various options such as base papers and shrine-style seals.
The forward-facing rabbit is believed to be a protective deity guarding buildings from fires, and rabbits, known for having many offspring, also symbolize safe childbirth.
*Note: The last reservation for painting experience is at 3:00 PM.
*The kit is also available for purchase separately.
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SEASONALSeasonal Paintings
1,300yen
Seasonal Paintings♪
Paint an unglazed pottery.
You can take it home on the day.
※Use as a Piggy Bank
※Last call for paintings : 15:00
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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTSJapanese-style tapestry
1,600 yen
Try making an original tapestry with beautiful kimono patches & washi paper.
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SEASONALPaint The Glass Wind Chimes
1,600 yen
Even if you are not good at painting, you can draw pictures using patterns.
The beautiful sound will heal you.(Seasonal program from May to September.)
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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTSPainting on a Japanese ceder fan
800 yen
Stencil on a Japanese cedar fan !
※ available summer only.
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SEASONALSeasonal Paintings
1,300yen
Seasonal Paintings♪
Paint an unglazed pottery.
You can take it home on the day.
※Use as a Piggy Bank
※Last call for paintings : 15:00
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SEASONALSeasonal Paintings
1,300yen
Seasonal Paintings♪
Paint an unglazed pottery.
You can take it home on the day.
※Use as a Piggy Bank
※Last call for paintings : 15:00
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SEASONALSeasonal Paintings
1,300yen
Seasonal Paintings♪
Paint an unglazed pottery.
You can take it home on the day.
※Use as a Piggy Bank
※Last call for paintings : 15:00