Incredibly fun art of “mizuhiki”! [Making a Shimenawa]
"Mizuhiki" Shimenawa (sacred rope) as as a souvenir for your trip in Kanazawa
Discover the neat and incredibly fun art of “mizuhiki” in a specialized shop in the center of Kanazawa!
Specialized in Mizukihi for 49 years.
Located near Oyama Shrine, only 7-minute walk from Omicho Market.
■Access
●By bus: 2 minutes walk from "Minamimachi/Oyama Shrine" stop
●Others: Walk along Route 157 from Musashigatsuji towards Katamachi.
At the Minamimachi intersection, turn left at the corner of Hokuriku Bank Kanazawa Branch, and you will find us on the right side of the street.
You are welcome to attend the very popular “mizuhiki” workshop under the guidance of the very friendly and affable owner of the shop. After choosing the colors of the paper strings you will be using to create 'Shimmenawa', a lucky charm, you will be taught the nuts and bolts of knot-tying and especially the common patterns that are very specific to the approach of this art in the Kanazawa region. Don’t be intimidated by the incredible figures that are on display in the shop, this is much less tricky than it may look at first. Whether it’s too hot outside or raining and pouring, Hiraoka Yuinou-ho is a great place to stop by and attend a fun and relaxing hands-on, especially if you are traveling with children. So, enjoy the chat and take your time to finish a cute and colorful piece you will keep with you as a souvenir of Kanazawa.
Information
- Organizer
- [Kanazawa Mizuhiki] Hiraoka Yuinou-ho
See All Plans Run by this Travel Operator - Price
- 3,500 yen
- Inclusions
- Materials and guidance from an experienced artist to make 'Shimenawa' a lucky charm
- Date
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
- Notes
- *Closed on Tuesdays
- Time
- Workshops start at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Location
- [Kanazawa Mizuhiki] Hiraoka Yuinou-ho
10‐11 Oyamamachi,Kanazawa,Ishikawa prefecture
https://www.hiraokayuinouho.com - By Public Transportation
- Take a Kanazawa Loop Bus, get off at "Minamicho・Oyama jinja", and walk 2 minutes
- Parking Capacity
- 0
- Capacity
- Up to 8 people
- Minimum Participants
- 1
- Reservation
- Required
- Reservation Period
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Cancellation
- In the case of cancellation, please be sure to contact Kanazawa Mizuki Hiraoka Yuinou-ho by phone as soon as possible.
- Website
- Hiraoka Yuinou-ho official website
Organizer
- Address
- 10-11 Oyamamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
- Business Day
- Closed on Tuesdays
- Business Hours
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Phone
- 076-231-6770
- Website
- https://www.hiraokayuinouho.com/
Map
[Kanazawa Mizuki] Hiraoka Yuinou-ho
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