【May 19th Limited！】The Rare experience a curious event only in Kurashiki.
Spring festival at Achi Shrine will be held on May 18th and 19th. 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 shibu-fans*. Being gently tapped on the head with these shibu-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! *A fan coated with persimmon tannin. Brown and sturdy. *Accompanied by English interpreter
Days of Week
Sun
Duration
3.5 hours
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 15,000
Child (ages 5-12)
JPY 15,000
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
Pickup / Checkin
Dropoff / Checkout
10:30 - 11:00
Meet-up
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".
11:00 - 12:00
Wearing the cosutumes/Lunch
We will change into the costume of the Soukakurei and practice the movements. The route to be circled and precautions to be taken will be explained. Afterwards, everyone will have lunch together on the spot.
12:00 - 13:30
Let's be a “Suinkyo”!
We will go around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter as a hermit with a person who is actually working as a hermit. Let's pat many people on the head with a shibu-fan* and sprinkle happiness to them! *A fan coated with persimmon tannin. Brown and sturdy.
13:30 - 14:00
End of program
Return to LOGIN Kurashiki Annex and change. Please let me know how you liked the experience.
Checkin Times / Locations
10:30
Checkout Times / Locations
11:00
Plan Information
What's Included
- Costume rental fee
- Translator fee
- Guide fee (Japanese)
- Lunch fee
- Insurance
What to Bring
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Additional Info
- Please inform us in advance if there are any foods you cannot eat due to allergies, etc.
Minimum Participants
- 2
Cancellation Policies
0%
3 days before to 17:00
50%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date