You can make a cute paper balloon in just 60 minutes! Take it home.
You can make mini paper balloons using traditional Japanese washi paper. It takes about 60 minutes and is perfect for decorating your room or as a souvenir! You can make them at the tourist information center in front of Kakunodate Station, so please stop by when you visit Kakunodate. You can make a reservation by simply selecting your desired date and time from "Book an Experience".
In this experience, you can make a mini paper balloon made from Kamatari washi paper. [Why paper balloons in Semboku City?] Every year on February 10th, the “Kamihikinai Paper Balloon Festival” is held in Nishiki-cho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. This is a New Year’s event where over 50 giant paper balloons, each lit with a samurai or beautiful woman painting, are released into the midwinter night sky, carrying wishes for “good health,” “a bountiful harvest,” and “family safety. ” >Learn more about the “Kamihikinai Paper Balloon Festival”< (Opens the Semboku City website) [What is Kamatari Washi Paper?] Kamatari washi paper is a type of washi paper that has been passed down in the Kamatari district of Oyamada, Nishiki-cho since ancient times. The production of this paper once ceased, but it was revived thanks to the efforts of local people. The “Hanaha-shu,” an important cultural property of Akita Prefecture, which uses Kamatari paper, is said to show no signs of insect damage or other damage even after more than 200 years. >Learn more about “Kamatari Washi”< ( This will open the Katakuri-kan website) ==
This product uses the “STAYNAVI” system. Therefore, you need to register as a STAYNAVI member to make a reservation. When you click the reservation link, you will be taken to this screen. Please register your email address via “Register as a Member,” and enter your name, address, payment method, etc.
| address | 394-2 Kamigasawa, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture 014-0369 |
|---|---|
| 電話番号 | 0187-42-8280 |
| FAX | 0187-42-8290 |
| 営業時間 |
The mini paper balloon making workshop starts between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (you can enter your preferred start time on the reservation form). |
| 定休日 |
April 15th to May 5th (Cherry Blossom Festival period) September 6th to September 10th (Kakunodate Festival period) |
| 価格帯 |
2,500 yen (same price for adults and children) |
| 駐車場 | none |
| Wi-fi | Senboku City Wi-Fi |
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