Experience "Date Culture" in a former castle town!

Date Masamune, the powerful samurai feudal lord who founded Sendai, was well-known for his love of Japanese and traditional culture. Even in modern times, you can find opportunities to join tea ceremonies, wear kimono, or try your hand at shaping or painting folk crafts. This collection of experience programs highlights the “Date Culture” of former castle town Sendai.

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Recommended Reservation Available

Kanegendo Tea Utensils and Antiques

Make Matcha Tea Inside an Authentic Japanese Tea Room

Experience the history and culture of Japan through the world of tea! View antique and modern teaware at our specialty shop!

11,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Rental Kimono Ume Luv

Sendai Rental Kimono & Dressing

Wear a kimono while exploring around Sendai, the former castle town of Date Masamune!

5,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Japanese Patisserie MORIYA

Traditional Japanese Sweets Making Experience in Sendai

Make traditional sweets which express the beauty of Japan's four seasons.

1,300 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Bashoen Tea Shop

🍵Matcha Green Tea Making Experience @ Historic Tea Shop🍵

Enjoy making and tasting matcha green tea! Experience the world of Japanese tea inside a traditional, family-run tea shop!

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Tabimusubi, Inc.

Date Clan Style Archery Experience

Even beginners can experience the archery of the “Date Clan Insai School” from the days of Date Masamune!

33,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Wagatsuma Kokeshi Wooden Toy Shop

Kokeshi Painting Using a Traditional Lathe

Choose your favorite kokeshi doll from various sizes and shapes, paint it and make your own original kokeshi♪ Finally, use the lathe to apply a wax finish!

500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Ganguan Kokeshi

My Kawaii Kokeshi♪ Make a cute mini-size kokeshi doll!

Make your own original kokeshi doll! Choose wood from various shapes and sizes then start painting!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Traditional Kokeshi Sato Kokeshi Shop

Kokeshi Painting Experience at Sato Kokeshi Shop

Create your own original kokeshi doll like no other in the world by using just 4 colors: black, red, yellow, and green!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai Tansu Kumanodou Workshop

Lacquering Chopsticks Experience at Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

Have fun working with your hands and experience the joy of traditional Japanese crafts!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

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Kokeshino SHIMANUKI CO.,LTD

Decorate a Miniature Kokeshi Doll

Select your kokeshi doll from 6 types then view the many samples to be filled with inspiration. Now it is time to create your original masterpiece!

900 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai Tansu Kumanodou Workshop

Cut Your Own Chopsticks at Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

Use a saw to cut your own chopsticks! Bring them home the same day.

500 JPY– (tax included)

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Kokeshino SHIMANUKI CO.,LTD

LED Candle made of Yanagiu Washi Paper

Enjoy an only-in-Sendai experience using traditional Yanagiu Washi paper from the city’s only remaining paper mill. See the legacy of a traditional craft used by the Date clan!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Tazen Co., Ltd.

Akagane Copper Workshop

In Japan, "copper" was once called "akagane". For over 400 years, Tazen's akagane copper developed along with Sendai's castle town. Experience touching and shaping raw copper with your own hands to understand its appeal.

5,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

TOHOKU KOGEI CO., LTD.

Tamamushi Lacquerware Name Stamping Experience

Experience stamping your name on lacquerware inside our "Tamamushi Lacquerware" showroom. You can bring home your original glass with your name on it the same day. Please enjoy your glass together with the sake and food of Miyagi and Tohok…

7,700 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Bashoen Tea Shop

"Pouring the Perfect Cup of Sencha Tea" Experience at Bashoen Teashop

Discover the charms of "sencha" with a tea professional inside a specialty teashop!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Atelier Seikicho

Online "Kintsugi" Workshop: Fix Broken Dishes by Yourself to Bring back Cheris…

Online courses to learn how to restore broken or cracked ceramics and potteries with “kintsugi,” a traditional Japanese technique by using URUSHI (Japanese lacquer)

17,000 JPY– (tax included)