Kunisaki Shichitoui craft making

Beginners welcome! Experience the rare "Kunisaki Shichito" in the World Agricultural Heritage Site

Shichitoui is a rare material that can only be harvested on the Kunisaki Peninsula, which has been designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
It is used as a raw material for tatami mats, and is produced only here in Japan.
Currently, there are only seven Shichitoui farms.

Shichitoui is strong and fragrant, and the more it is used, the more flavor it develops.

You can make accessories using this Shichitoui.

Organized by

Sichitoui artist Chika Iwakiri

Ms. Chika Iwakiri is an artist that makes products from Shichitoui grown by farmer. She produces crafts based on her desire to raise the value of Shichitoui so that Shichitoui farmers can survive. All crafts in her workshop such as round mats, bracelets, and festoons are unique.
"What's fascinating about Shichitoiui is that it looks like regular grass but its color and fragrance transform, ant its shape completely changes when it is twined, weaved, and put together."
Boosted by the GIAHS certification, chances to promote Shichitoui increased, and more efforts are being made to organize workshops were you can have direct contact with Shichitoui.
Wouldn't you love to take home your own hand made accessory as a souvenir from your visit to Japan?

Tour Availabe Days: all year long
Meeting Place: Shichitoui Workshop Nanatsumugi
Tour Fee: Instructor fee: 22,000 yen (up to 4 hours)

Experience fee: from 1,500 per person (coasters, friendship bracelets, etc.)
Number of participants: Maximum 20 people
(minimum 2 people)
Reservation: e-mail：jikuhaku@millennium-roman.jp
Application Deadline：7 days prior

Apply
Tour features: Gathering
→ Lecture on the history of Shichitoui
→ Experience (time required varies depending on what you make)
Duration: 1 hour
Starting Time: 9:00-16:00
Please let us know the date and time you would like to attend.
However, we may not be able to accommodate your request.