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Highlights
- A day trip featuring Rokkaku Maki-ika (hexagonal kite) making, kite flying, and a visit to Yahiko Shrine!
- Rokkaku Maki-ika making and kite flying experience
- Experience the traditional craft of making the 'Rokkaku Maki-ika,' a cultural treasure passed down in Sanjo.
- Learn about traditional techniques and culture while crafting your very own Rokkaku Maki-ika.
- You can take your completed kite home as a souvenir of your trip.
- Experience flying a kite made by a master.
- ⛩ Visit Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine
- Head to 'Yahiko Shrine,' nestled at the foot of Mount Yahiko.
- Stroll through the historic grounds and enjoy the solemn atmosphere and rich nature of the Echigo Ichinomiya shrine.
- Recommended for those who:
- Want to experience traditional Japanese culture
- Want to see kites unique to Niigata | Sanjo
- Want to try making a Rokkaku Maki-ika yourself
- Are interested in traditional Japanese kite battles
- Want to visit Yahiko Shrine
- Want to have a memorable trip with family
- Want to enjoy a special trip with friends
- Want to experience local Japanese culture and festivals
- Want to enjoy hands-on activities rather than just sightseeing
Your Experience
This is a day trip that includes a hands-on experience of making the 'Rokkaku Maki-ika' (hexagonal kite), a traditional craft passed down in Sanjo City, Niigata, and a visit to 'Yahiko Shrine,' known as the Echigo Ichinomiya.
While engaging with Sanjo's traditional culture, you will craft your own Rokkaku Maki-ika by hand. The finished kite can be taken home as a memento of your journey.After enjoying the kite making, head to the Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine. Visit this historic shrine located at the foot of Mount Yahiko and stroll through the grounds while feeling the rich nature and history.This is a hands-on tour unique to Niigata and Sanjo, where you can not only sightsee but also 'experience traditional Japanese culture.'① Experience the traditional culture of Niigata and Sanjo
- You will actually make a 'Rokkaku Maki-ika,' which has been passed down in Sanjo since ancient times.② Craft your own Rokkaku Maki-ika
By not only learning about traditional culture but also working with your hands, you can enjoy Sanjo's kite culture more deeply.③ Take home your finished kite
- You can take home the Rokkaku Maki-ika you made yourself as a memory of your trip.④ Kite flying experience
- Let's fly a kite at the birthplace of the Rokkaku Maki-ika.⑤ Visit Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine
Visit 'Yahiko Shrine,' a historic shrine representing Niigata. Enjoy the solemn shrine buildings and the nature of Mount Yahiko.⑤ Enjoy Niigata's 'Culture, History, and Nature' all at once
- A trip that combines experiences, sightseeing, and worship, offering something different from standard tourism.
In Sanjo, there is a unique culture where kites are called 'ika.'While touching the traditional hexagonal kite, you will learn about the culture and history of the Rokkaku Maki-ika and experience making one yourself.Since you will be making it while listening to explanations from staff and instructors, even beginners can participate with peace of mind.The moment you hold the kite you made yourself, it will surely become a wonderful memory of your trip.*Details such as production content and duration may change depending on the situation on the day.After making the Rokkaku Maki-ika, head to Yahiko Shrine, known as the Echigo Ichinomiya.Yahiko Shrine, nestled at the foot of Mount Yahiko, is a shrine representing Niigata that has long been affectionately called 'Oyahi-ko-sama.'While strolling through the spacious grounds, enjoy the atmosphere of the historic shrine and the rich nature of Yahiko.You can leave your daily life behind for a while and spend a relaxing moment in the quiet shrine grounds.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Food included in the set meal
- Tour Operator Liability Insurance
- Special Travel Compensation Insurance
- Rokkaku Maki-Ika making experience fee
- Transportation costs during the tour
- Tips
- Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
- Souvenir expenses
- Personal expenses during free time
- Additional food, drinks, and service fees; other expenses not explicitly stated in the tour price
Must Know
- A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 5 day(s) before the departure date
- Please arrive at the designated location 0 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.