Making Shime-Nawa, a Japanese Custom in Tokyo

Come join us and make your own shimenawa, a special Japanese decoration for good luck. The class takes place at a nice café just 2 minutes from JR Keihin Tohoku Line and Tokyu Oimachi Line. You will use a rope made from sweet-smelling rush grass and decorate it with pretty artificial flowers, a paper crane, and colorful cords called mizuhiki. We’ll also add lucky items like pine, bamboo, Senryo (which means wealth), dahlias, and mums.

This activity is simple and fun, even for kids. You don’t need any experience—just stick the parts on to make your own design. You can follow a sample or create something new. We’ll show you how in a video, and our staff will help you if needed. At the end, you’ll have a beautiful handmade decoration to take home. A cup of coffee is included, so you can relax and enjoy the moment.

What’s Covered

• All craft materials

• Step-by-step video guide

• Help from friendly staff

• One drink (coffee included)

• Take-home handmade ornament

What’s Extra

• Extra drinks or snacks

• Gift wrapping (optional)

Good to Know

• The experience lasts around 2 hours.

• A minimum age of 12 is required to join.

• An English-speaking guide will be there to support you.

• Infants must be held by an adult during the session.

• Strollers and wheelchairs cannot be accommodated.

• Infant seats are not available on-site.

• Not suitable for guests with back issues.

• Pets are not allowed in the venue.

• Easy access by nearby public transportation.

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