Special Grand Opening Sale: Enjoy 50% OFF all workshops through December 31, 2026!
Hosted inside the newly opened HIS Travel Agency branch within SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto—the exact same complex as the Kumamoto Airport Limousine Bus terminal—this indoor cultural workshop offers effortless access and trusted hospitality, rain or shine. With our on-site luggage storage service, you can store your suitcases before or after hotel check-in, making it easy to enjoy sightseeing hands-free. Choose from four hands-on experiences: Chopstick crafting, Daruma painting, Calligraphy, or Matcha making.
Options
【Opening Sale | 50%OFF 60min】Chopstick Making Experience
【Opening Sale | 50%OFF | 60min】Daruma Painting Experience
【Opening Sale | 50%OFF 60min】Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience
【Opening Sale | 50%OFF 60min】Matcha Making Experience
【60min】Chopstick Making Experience
【60min】Daruma Painting Experience
【60min】Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience
The Highlight
- Hands-on Cultural Immersion in Kumamoto: Experience four iconic Japanese traditions in an authentic, welcoming setting—no prior experience required.
- Create Your Own Unique Souvenir: Take home your hand-painted Daruma, calligraphy artwork, or custom-crafted chopsticks as a memorable gift from Japan.
- Unbeatable Access Inside Sakuramachi Bus Terminal: Located in the same building as the Kumamoto Airport Limousine Bus stop and major city bus routes—easy to find for first-time visitors.
- 100% Indoor & Rain-or-Shine Activity: Enjoy a comfortable cultural experience regardless of the weather, making it ideal for rainy days or transit time before/after your flight.
- On-Site Luggage Storage Service : Store your suitcases safely at our reception—ideal for hands-free sightseeing before hotel check-in, after check-out, or before/after your flight.
The Experience
Handcrafted Wooden Chopsticks Making Craft a pair of custom wooden chopsticks tailored to your own hands. Choose your favorite natural Japanese wood, shave and shape it using traditional woodworking tools, polish it smooth with sandpaper, and personalize it with your name in Japanese characters before finishing with natural oil. Practical, lightweight, and deeply rooted in Japanese daily culture, your handmade chopsticks make an unforgettable keepsake to take home the same day.
Traditional Daruma Doll Painting Design and paint your very own Daruma—Japan’s iconic lucky charm symbolizing perseverance, good fortune, and the fulfillment of wishes. Starting with a blank white Daruma as your canvas, you can paint and decorate it freely with no strict rules. Learn the cultural meaning behind painting one eye when making a wish and the other when it comes true, then take your finished Daruma home as a meaningful keepsake from your trip to Kumamoto.
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience Experience the expressive beauty of Shodo, the traditional Japanese art of brush calligraphy. Learn how to hold a calligraphy brush, prepare black ink, and master basic brushstrokes before writing your favorite Kanji character—such as "Love," "Harmony," or your own name translated into Japanese characters—on traditional Japanese washi paper. You can take your finished calligraphy artwork home with you the same day as a special souvenir of your journey in Kumamoto.
Matcha Making Experience Discover the serene art of Japanese tea culture in Kumamoto. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to properly whisk rich, aromatic matcha green tea using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen) and enjoy it alongside a seasonal Japanese sweet (wagashi). At the end of the session, feel free to take commemorative photos in our traditional setting. It is a relaxing, authentic experience that lets you savor the flavors and hospitality of Japan.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Access & Location: The venue is located inside the SAKURA MACHI Kumamoto complex (directly connected to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, the same building as the Airport Limousine Bus stop).
- Arrival Time: Please arrive at least 5–10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
- Group Format: This is a shared group session with other guests.
- Free luggage storage during your workshop (extended storage before/after available for an additional fee)
- Food Allergies (Matcha Plan): Traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) are served with the Matcha experience. Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Age & Supervision: Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Important Booking Information
- Punctuality & Late Arrivals: Please arrive promptly at your designated meeting time. If you arrive more than 10/15 minutes late, your session may be shortened or canceled without a refund so as not to delay subsequent sessions.
- No-Show Policy: Refunds will not be issued if you fail to arrive at the venue on time (no-show).
- Valuables: Please manage your valuables personally at all times. We are not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings, including items left in stored luggage.
- Weather & Force Majeure: As this is a 100% indoor experience, sessions operate rain or shine. However, in the event of severe natural disasters (such as typhoons or earthquakes) where public transportation is suspended or the facility closes, the session will be canceled and a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 1 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)