Washi-Covered Wagasa Workshop
Design & paste Japanese paper onto your own umbrella, then receive the finished piece at home
QUICK FACTS
| Price |
¥130,000 per umbrella(one umbrella = one maker) Examples• 2 guests making one umbrella together → ¥130,000 total• 2 guests making one umbrella each → ¥260,000 total |
| Duration | ≈ 120 min |
| Language | Japanese with English interpreter |
| Meeting Point | Mikairi-Yanagi willow tree, Higashi-Chaya (staff holds a wagasa) |
| Studio | Wagasa Kasamori 〈Higashiyama 1-4-33〉 |
| Group Size | 1 – 3 guests （larger on request） |
| Age | 12 yrs + （under-18s with adult） |
| Payment | Advance credit card (JPY) |
HIGHLIGHTS
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Private lesson with artisan Ayako Morita in a renovated machiya studio.
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Choose 3 hand-dyed washi colours (yellow / red / blue) & 5 silk-thread colours (red / blue / yellow / white / green).
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Paste the washi onto a bamboo frame to create a one-of-a-kind rain umbrella or parasol.
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Close-up demonstration of traditional techniques before your hands-on session.
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Photo shoot with display umbrellas outside the atelier—perfect Higashi-Chaya backdrop.
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Finished wagasa is lacquered by the artisan and shipped to you about 2 months later (worldwide shipping included).
ITINERARY
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Meet at Mikairi-Yanagi → short walk to studio
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Introduction & demo – history, tools, materials
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Choose washi colour
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Hands-on pasting – attach washi under the artisan’s guidance
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Select thread colour & set inner décor
-
Photo time outside the shop
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Finish & depart – umbrellas stay for final lacquer / assembly
INCLUDED
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Private workshop, all materials & tools
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English interpretation throughout
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Photo assistance
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Worldwide shipping of completed umbrella (≈ 2 months)
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Note: Remote islands / certain regions may require extra shipping; we will quote after booking.
BOOKING & ARRIVAL
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Reserve at least 14 days in advance.
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Sessions: Mon–Fri 10:30–12:30 / 13:30–15:30
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Access – 10 min taxi from Kanazawa Station / 5 min walk from “Hashiba-machi” bus stop.
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Your booking is confirmed only after you receive a confirmation e-mail.
CANCELLATION POLICY
| Timing | Refund |
|---|---|
| ≥ 8 days before (17:00 JST) | 100 % |
| 2 – 7 days before | 80 % refund (20 % fee) |
| 1 day before | 50 % refund |
| Same day / no-show | 0 % |
| If the workshop must cancel, a full refund is issued. | |
| Schedule or guest-number changes after the penalty window are not possible; please cancel and re-book. |
NOTES
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Choice of umbrella type: • Rain Ø 107 cm / L 74 cm • Parasol Ø 94 cm / L 75 cm
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Wear clothing that can handle a little glue.
-
Non-participating companions must be arranged in advance (space is limited).
Washi-Covered Wagasa Workshop
Design & paste Japanese paper onto your own umbrella, then receive the finished piece at home
QUICK FACTS
| Price |
¥130,000 per umbrella(one umbrella = one maker) Examples• 2 guests making one umbrella together → ¥130,000 total• 2 guests making one umbrella each → ¥260,000 total |
| Duration | ≈ 120 min |
| Language | Japanese with English interpreter |
| Meeting Point | Mikairi-Yanagi willow tree, Higashi-Chaya (staff holds a wagasa) |
| Studio | Wagasa Kasamori 〈Higashiyama 1-4-33〉 |
| Group Size | 1 – 3 guests （larger on request） |
| Age | 12 yrs + （under-18s with adult） |
| Payment | Advance credit card (JPY) |
HIGHLIGHTS
-
Private lesson with artisan Ayako Morita in a renovated machiya studio.
-
Choose 3 hand-dyed washi colours (yellow / red / blue) & 5 silk-thread colours (red / blue / yellow / white / green).
-
Paste the washi onto a bamboo frame to create a one-of-a-kind rain umbrella or parasol.
-
Close-up demonstration of traditional techniques before your hands-on session.
-
Photo shoot with display umbrellas outside the atelier—perfect Higashi-Chaya backdrop.
-
Finished wagasa is lacquered by the artisan and shipped to you about 2 months later (worldwide shipping included).
ITINERARY
-
Meet at Mikairi-Yanagi → short walk to studio
-
Introduction & demo – history, tools, materials
-
Choose washi colour
-
Hands-on pasting – attach washi under the artisan’s guidance
-
Select thread colour & set inner décor
-
Photo time outside the shop
-
Finish & depart – umbrellas stay for final lacquer / assembly
INCLUDED
-
Private workshop, all materials & tools
-
English interpretation throughout
-
Photo assistance
-
Worldwide shipping of completed umbrella (≈ 2 months)
-
Note: Remote islands / certain regions may require extra shipping; we will quote after booking.
BOOKING & ARRIVAL
-
Reserve at least 14 days in advance.
-
Sessions: Mon–Fri 10:30–12:30 / 13:30–15:30
-
Access – 10 min taxi from Kanazawa Station / 5 min walk from “Hashiba-machi” bus stop.
-
Your booking is confirmed only after you receive a confirmation e-mail.
CANCELLATION POLICY
| Timing | Refund |
|---|---|
| ≥ 8 days before (17:00 JST) | 100 % |
| 2 – 7 days before | 80 % refund (20 % fee) |
| 1 day before | 50 % refund |
| Same day / no-show | 0 % |
| If the workshop must cancel, a full refund is issued. | |
| Schedule or guest-number changes after the penalty window are not possible; please cancel and re-book. |
NOTES
-
Choice of umbrella type: • Rain Ø 107 cm / L 74 cm • Parasol Ø 94 cm / L 75 cm
-
Wear clothing that can handle a little glue.
-
Non-participating companions must be arranged in advance (space is limited).
Wagasa Kasamori Studio, Higashi-Chaya District, Kanazawa