Watch a Unique Japanese Karakuri Doll Performance & Wear an Authentic Kimono
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Inuyama-shi, Aichi
- Product code: EN-AIC-7170-71700-S
【STORY】Experience the captivating charms of historic karakuri dolls while wearing an authentic kimono. Karakuri dolls are said to have been the inspiration for the automatic loom, automobiles, and robots. The only craftsman that can make karakuri dolls is located in Inuyama city. This experience was created from the desire for more people to understand the historical value of karakuri dolls by allowing visitors to see the workshop and the materials from which they are made. After experiencing the wonders of karakuri dolls, travel back in time by exploring Inuyama castle and the surrounding castle town.
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[title]HIGHLIGHTS[/title]
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・Fall in love with Inuyama's streets and discover the exciting world of Japanese Kararuki mechanical dolls. [br]
・Learn about the mechanisms and ancient systems that inspired Japan's most advanced technologies, such as cars, planes, and robots. [br]
・Witness a unique performance by our craftsmen with authentic Karakuri dolls. [br]
・Walk through the historic streets of Inuyama accompanied by our local guide. [br]
・Witness the breathtaking views from the top of Inuyama Castle, one of only five castles deamed a national treasures.[br]
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[start]10:00[/start]
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First, we will visit the Donden Hall, located at the entrance of Inuyama Castle Town.[br]Floats for the town festival are on display at the Donden Hall.[br]
Then you will change into a kimono and walk through the historic castle town. [br]
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[start]11:00[/start]
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Next, you will go to Karakuri Exhibition Hall.[br]At the Karakuri Exhibition Hall, you can see demonstrations of Karakuri dolls, which are said to have been the beginning of automatic looms, automobiles and robot technology. [br]
During the demonstration, you will be able to see the artisans whose works are also displayed in the British Museum. [br]
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[start]12:30[/start]
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You will have a break for lunch.[br]
After you finish lunch, you will change back into your clothes. [br]
You have the option to visit Inuyama Castle. [br]
On a sunny day, you can see the beautiful Kiso River and the castle town from the top of the castle and imagine older times.
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【Time】[br]
4.5 hours[br]
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【Meeting point】[br]
Inuyama tourist information centre / Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama-shi, Aichi-ken[br]
【Access】[br]
Take Meitetsu Inuyama Line Limited Express from Meitetsu Nagoya Station and alight at Inuyama Station.
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【Language support】[br]
English, Japanese[br]
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【Included】[br]
Entrance fee, demonstration fee by the craftsman, dressing fee料[br]
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【Not Included】[br]
Transportation fee[br]
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【Free Wi-Fi】[br]
× [br]
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【Toilet】[br]
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【Other things to note】[br]
Please handle the dolls with great care. (Some dolls are as expensive as a car.)[br]
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7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price[br]3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price[br]
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price[br]
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.[br]
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.[br]
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