Craft Tradition, Weave the Sacred Rope of Japan

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Shimenawa ( Sacred Rope) making experience

Step into a sacred tradition and create your own Shimenawa—the sacred rope used to purify and protect in Shinto rituals. Discover the meaning behind this timeless craft and connect with Japan’s spiritual heritage.

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Adult (13-99)
Child (3-12)
Infant (0-2)

Highlights

  • Experience hands-on crafting of Shimenawa, a traditional Japanese sacred rope.
  • Choose from four unique courses to match your preferences and skill level.
  • Use the same rice straw as the massive Shimenawa at Izumo Taisha’s Kagura-den.
  • Learn from experienced craftsmen who have been preserving this art for decades.
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Description

In this workshop, you’ll craft a Shimenawa rope with the guidance of skilled craftsmen. Starting with a brief introduction about Shimenawa’s significance in Shinto and Japanese culture, you will select decorations and colors to personalize your rope. Then, step by step, you’ll learn the traditional techniques of binding and shaping rice straw into a sacred rope.

This hands-on experience concludes with a casual chat, where you can ask questions about the craft and the local culture.

Itinerary

1 Introduction to the Shimenawa Hall, its importance to the region, and why Shimenawa (sacred ropes) are made here.
2 Select decorations and colors, including Omamori (amulets), to personalize your rope.
3 Step-by-step crafting of your Shimenawa with expert guidance.
4 Casual chat with the craftsman and Q&A session.

Overview

  • Price per person (tax incl.)

    Please inquire about the price

  • Set Dates

    Year-round availability

  • Excluded Dates

    New Year’s holidays

  • Duration

    30–90 minutes (varies by course)

  • Min/Max Number of participant

    Min 2/ Max 40

  • Language support

    English interpreter staff （fee not included）

  • Meeting Place & Time

    Oshimenawa Museum and Creation Studio

What’s included

  • All materials for making Shimenawa, including rice straws and decorations.
  • Hands-on guidance from experienced craftsmen.
  • Souvenir Shimenawa crafted by you

Travel planning and implementation

Tabikala Co., Ltd.
TEL:050-3559-0222
Registered Travel Agency with the Governor of Shimane Prefecture: Region – 106
Shimane Governor-registered travel service arrangement business: No. 5- Other

Cancellation Policy

Full refund 8 days prior to your tour, excluding a 5% transaction fee.
* Must be made 8 full days prior to 12:00 AM (JST), the day of your scheduled tour. For example, if your tour is scheduled for Friday, cancel before Friday of the previous week for a full refund minus a 5% transaction fee.

If you cancel within 7 days, our cancellation charges (incl.5% transaction fee) are as follows:
•4-7 days prior:15%
•3 days prior:25%
•2 days prior:35%
•The day prior:55%
•On the day :100%
•No show:100%

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