3-Day Ushikubi Pongee Studio Visit and Kaga "Onsen" Spa Experience
Description
Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Japanese traditional fabric? Ushikubi Pongee is one of the Japanese traditional woven fabrics that has been produced for over 800 years, characterized by its unique texture. It is generally used for "Kimono" and other items of traditional Japanese dress and now attracts more fans, both domestically and across the world, as it is used for Western clothes and has been used in haute couture collections in Paris. This interactive and experiential tour includes a demonstration, a short workshop,and a guided looking activity of Ushikubi Pongee. And also, we will bring you to an exploration into the samurai city of Kanazawa with all its amazing sites such as Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa castle, Nagamachi samurai district and more. Enjoy staying at luxury "Ryokan" hotel in Kaga "Onsen" resort and relax in premier "Onsen" spa as well.
Inclusions
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Ushikubi Pongee studio visit
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2 nights of accommodation at the traditional "Ryokan" hotel in Kaga with complimentary breakfast
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"Onsen" spa experience in Kaga onsen resort
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Kanazawa city tour
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Full course "Kaiseki" dinner for 2 nights (drink not included)
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English speaking private guide and transport by private vehicle
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Entrance fees
Exclusions
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Food and drinks except the breakfast and dinner mentioned above
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Gratuities (optional)
Accommodation
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2 nights of accommodation at the "Ryokan" hotel in Kaga.
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If the designated accommodation is not available, we will contact you to discuss alternative options.
Price
Please contact us
Max # of people
up to 8
Additional information
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If a child under 13 years old is accompanying you, please contact us in advance.
Tour itinerary
Day1
10am-4pm
Welcome
Our guide and driver will meet you at Kanazawa station, Komatsu airport or your staying hotel in Kanazawa.
Kenroku-en garden
Kanazawa castle
Higashi Chaya district
Travel to Kaga by a private car accross the beautiful countryside for about 1h.
Traditional "Ryokan" hotel in Kaga
Enjoy full course Kaiseki dinner and "Onsen" spa experience.
Day2
10am-4pm
Hotel pick up
Ushikubi Pongee studio visit
Ohmicho market
Nagamachi Samurai district
Traditional "Ryokan" hotel in Kaga
Enjoy full course Kaiseki dinner and "Onsen" spa experience.
Day3
10am-5pm
Hotel pick up
Please enjoy "Onsen" spa experience again in the morning. You can enjoy the daytime scenery from the baths.
Your selection
If time permitted, we will bring you to one of the following experiences.
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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
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D.T. Suzuki Museum(Zen)
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Miso brewery visit
Farewell
We will see you off at Kanazawa station, Komatsu airport or your staying hotel in Kanazawa.
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The above starting/ending time are approximate. We can modify them according to your schedule, if they are in the daytime. Please contact us.
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Please note that the itineraries and transportations may be subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances or events.
Optional tours
Following optional tours are offered to guests interested in additional experience or sightseeing to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Please contact us for more details.
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Kutani Porcelain studio visit
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Sake brewery tour (open from November to April)
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Kaga embroidery studio visit (accepted up to 4 people)
Ushikubi Pongee, or Ushikubi Tsumugi
Ushikubi pongee originated in the mid 12th century in Ushikubi Village, at the foot of the Japanese Alps, near Mt. Hakusan, one of the Japanese sacred mountains. It has been developed as an important local industry under the promotion of local Samurai lords. Ushikubi pongee has a soft feel but exceptionally strong. Since it is woven with thick silk yarn with burls, which are spun out from doupions, or "double cocoons", jointly generated by two silkworms, it is very tough and has simple and rustic beauty. It is generally used for "Kimono" and other items of traditional Japanese dress and now attracts more fans, both domestically and across the world, as it is used for Western clothes and has been used in haute couture collections in Paris.
