Oct 20 only!! The Special"Masturi" Experience in Kurashiki
Autumn festival at Achi Shrine will be held on October 19th and 20th. Achi Shrine is a representative shrine of Kurashiki with a long history. Among its festival activities, there is a curious event. It's called "Suinkyo." They dress up in traditional costumes and stroll through the town as an old man and an old woman. They are holding folding fans. Being gently tapped on the head with these fans is believed to bring happiness to the recipient. This curious event is exclusive only in Kurashiki.Let's experience something special together with members of the Kurashiki Suinkyo Preservation Society, who uphold this tradition. Choise this curious event that held only in Kurashiki just twice a year in spring and autumn! *English interpreter available as an option. Interpretation option is available for all participants who need it. One interpreter will accompany the tour.
Days of Week
Adult/Child (ages 5+)
JPY 3,500
Highlights
Highlight #1
・You can experience a curious tradition that has been continuing for long time only in Kurashiki.
Highlight #2
・You can interact in exchanges aimed at preserving and inheriting culture.
Highlight #3
・You can spread happiness to everyone.
Outline
Schedule
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Dropoff / Checkout
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集合
The history, costumes, and movements of the suinkyo will be explained at the LOGIN Kurashiki Annex. 〈LOGIN Kurashiki Annex〉 2-5-1 Tsurugata, Kurashiki City https://maps.app.goo.gl/aK3zfVBRc5LcFsKw7 *This building used to be called "Mukaimatsu Dorm".
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Explanation of "Suinkyo"
The history of "Suinkyo" (an anecdote about the birth of Suinkyo) and the costume will be explained. What is Suinkyo? Why was it created? will be explained.
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Change of clothes
Wearing the cosutumes We will change into the costume of the Suinkyo and practice the movements. The route to be circled and precautions to be taken will be explained.
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Let's be a “Suinkyo”!
We will go around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter as Suinkuo with a person who is actually working as Suinkyo. Let's pat the heads of many people with Shibu-fan and sprinkle happiness to them!
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End of Tour
Return to LOGIN Kurashiki Annex and change. Please let me know how you liked the experience.
Checkin Times / Locations
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Checkout Times / Locations
3:10
Add-ons / Transportation
Add-ons
English Interpreter
[Description]An English interpreter will accompany you. No need to worry if you do not understand Japanese. We will accompany you throughout the entire tour and interpret in English. *Interpretation option is available for all participants who need it.There will be one interpreter accompanying the tour, regardless of the number of participants.[Price]Adult/Child (ages 5+)JPY 7,000
Plan Information
What's Included
- Costume rental fee
- Tour Guide
- Insurance
What to Bring
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Minimum Participants
- 2
Cancellation Policies
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3 days before to 17:00
50%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
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