[Saga] Traditional Experience in Okawa, Fukuoka: Kumiko Workshop and Matcha in a Historic Mansion

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Overview: 【Historic Setting】
Experience Japanese traditions inside the Former Yoshihara Residence, a 200-year-old mansion once used by feudal lords of Yanagawa Domain. Admire the exquisite wooden craftsmanship and architectural beauty.

【Kumiko Woodcraft Workshop】
Learn about the history of Okawa woodcraft and create your own Kumiko craft art piece with guidance. Take home your handmade work as a lasting memory.

【Matcha Tea Ceremony】
Whisk and enjoy your own bowl of matcha green tea paired with a traditional sweet. Even if you cannot sit on tatami, chairs and tables are available.

【Personal Cultural Connection】
Through “Kumiko” and “Matcha,” experience the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and ichigo ichie (“one-time, one-meeting”) hospitality.

What to expect: Welcome to Okawa City, Fukuoka—the birthplace of woodworking in Japan. At the nationally designated Important Cultural Property Former Yoshihara Family Residence (built over 200 years ago), you will step into history and experience two of Japan’s cherished traditions: a hands-on Kumiko woodcraft workshop and an authentic Matcha tea ceremony. This cultural experience offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese craftsmanship and hospitality under the same historic roof.