Yosegi Zaiku Craft Experience in Hakone
Discover the timeless beauty of Yosegi Zaiku, a traditional woodcraft that has flourished in Hakone for over 300 years. Create your own masterpiece and immerse yourself in this delicate and intricate art form that reflects the natural wonders of the region.
📍Meeting point: In front of Hakone-Yumoto Station ticket gate. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 40 minAdmission includedThe tour starts from Hakone-Yumoto, a peaceful hot spring resort. The bus will take you to the village of Yosegi-zaiku (marquetry). After the experience, you will return to Hakone-Yumoto.
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minHata-juku is a historic post town in Hakone, once a bustling stop for travelers during the Edo period. Today, it retains the tranquil charm of the past, nestled in a peaceful mountain landscape. In this serene setting, you can experience the local culture and nature of Hakone while also connecting with the traditions that gave rise to crafts like Yosegi Zaiku.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 30mAdmission includedYosegi Zaiku is a stunning traditional craft born in Hakone, known for its intricate patterns and beautiful wood inlays. The technique of combining wood pieces from different trees creates unique, vibrant designs that reflect the natural beauty of the region, making it one of Japan’s most celebrated crafts.
What’s Included
- ✓Guide fee
- ✓Artistic and delicate marquetry experience
- ✓Professionally created marquetry can be seen and purchased.
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Drinks & Food
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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$176.2