• Hadano City Omote Tanzawa Outdoor Activity Center - What Makes Yosegi Zaiku Special?

1. Exceptional Craftsmanship
2. The Natural Beauty of Wood
3. A Tradition Dating Back to the Edo Period
4. Intriguing Trick Boxes and Secret Mechanisms
5. A Renowned Japanese Craft.

Visitors head to the campsite to craft a yosegi coaster in a designated house or room. Upon arrival, the coaster-making begins. Using 12 diamond-shaped wooden pieces, along with a rubber band, sandpaper, glue, and wax, participants create a distinctive coaster. Scissors and cutters are not required, minimizing the risk of injury. The process takes approximately one hour to complete. The finished coaster can be taken home for personal enjoyment or given as a thoughtful gift. After crafting the coaster, visitors explore a tea shop in Hadano City, which boasts a 72-year history.

• Material costs (wood, cork, etc.)
• Labor costs (cutting, sanding, finishing)
• Equipment and tool expenses
• Design and prototyping costs
• Packaging and shipping expenses
• Overhead costs (utilities, rent, etc.)
• Marketing and distribution costs

• Lunch
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

“Yosegi Zaiku” is a traditional Japanese marquetry technique that comes from Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. This art form involves crafting intricate geometric designs by assembling pieces of wood with various natural colors and grains.

Create your own traditional “Yosegi Zaiku” coaster! A six-year-old child enjoyed making a coaster, so rest assured, it is simple to create one.

• under 5 years old and do not make coaster, it is free

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.