Experience the charm of Yonezawa through traditional crafts, local cuisine, and relaxing hot springs. Enjoy a safflower dyeing activity, make wrist prayer beads at Koshi Daikokuten, dine at the historic Uesugi Hakushaku-tei, and unwind at Onogawa Onsen.
Experience fee (safflower dyeing, making Original nenju bracelet, Hot spring)
Free cancellation is available up to 480 hours before the start time. A fee of 20% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 20 days of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
Free cancellation is available up to 168 hours before the start time. A fee of 30% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 7 days of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. A fee of 40% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 1 day of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
Free cancellation is available up to 0 hours before the start time. A fee of 50% of the total booking amount applies for cancellations within 0 days of the activity (before 00:00:00 local time).
The booking cannot be canceled or changed.
Itinerary
1 Chome-1-43 Ekimae, Yonezawa, Yamagata
The tour begins at JR Yonezawa Station. Please gather in front of the west exit ticket gate, where a staff member will meet the group and give a short explanation about the day’s schedule before departure.
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Yonezawa, Yamagata
Visit a local workshop to try benibana (safflower) dyeing, a traditional technique used in the production of Yonezawa textiles. During this activity, you will learn about the natural dyeing method and create your own dyed item with guidance from skilled artisans.
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1 Chome-3-60 Marunouchi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
Enjoy a relaxing meal featuring local Yonezawa dishes at Uesugi Hakushaku-tei, a historic residence once connected to the Uesugi family. The elegant setting allows you to enjoy regional cuisine while experiencing the traditional atmosphere of the building.
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2580 Onogawamachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata
Visit Koshi Daikokuten, a well-known spiritual site where many people come to pray for good fortune. Here, you will make your own wrist prayer beads using selected materials. This hands-on activity lets you create a special souvenir connected to Japanese traditions.
Yonezawa, Yamagata
End the day at Onogawa Onsen, a peaceful hot spring area known for its relaxing waters. Take time to enjoy a soothing bath and unwind after a day filled with cultural experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
This experience includes a traditional benibana (safflower) dyeing activity, a local lunch at Uesugi Hakushaku-tei, a wrist prayer bead making experience at Koshi Daikokuten, and relaxation time at Onogawa Onsen.
Lunch features local Yonezawa cuisine served at Uesugi Hakushaku-tei, a historic residence connected to the Uesugi family. The meal highlights regional ingredients and traditional flavors.
The tour operator may adjust the program if necessary. In such cases, an alternative activity may be arranged, such as a visit to the Toko Sake Brewery Sake Museum, along with a complimentary safflower-dyed handkerchief.
Participants are asked to arrive before the scheduled meeting time. Reservations may be automatically canceled if participants do not arrive on time, as the tour must follow a planned schedule.
