Top Fukuoka Prefecture Classes & Workshops

Hakata Doll（博多人形）is a local art work which has as long as 400-year history. In this tour, you will visit the most famous Hakata Doll Shop in Hakata, and you can experience Hakata Doll Painting with a teacher(speaking Japanese). The only one doll in the world will be a great souvenir to yourself, with an unforgettable memory of your travel to Fukuoka!!

• Enter a real Japanese home in Fukuoka • Try your hand at Japanese home cooking • Make maki sushi rolls, tempura, and miso soup like a local

Join a sushi-making class in Fukuoka and immerse yourself in Japanese culture. A Japanese instructor will carefully guide you through preparing sushi rice, handling ingredients, and shaping both nigiri and maki sushi. Using fresh, locally sourced fish and vegetables, you’ll create your own sushi while also learning about the history of sushi, the importance of seasonal ingredients in Japanese cuisine, and the cultural significance of sushi in Japan. At the end of the class, enjoy the sushi you’ve made, accompanied by delicious Japanese tea. This experience is perfect for solo travelers, friends, couples, and families, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere to connect with Japanese culture. What makes this experience even more special is its convenient location in the heart of Fukuoka, ideal for sightseeing. The venue itself is also a highlight — a beautifully designed space that has received international design awards, offering a touch of luxury to your cultural adventure.

A craftsman will show you around the workshop. You can see the actual production site and tools in use. Through hands-on experience of the Kurume Kasuri process, you can learn about the depth and appeal of Kurume Kasuri. Take home the finished products from the craft experience as a memento of your trip! [Choice of crafting experience] 1. Dyeing a handkerchief in indigo (starts at 10:00/13:00/14:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed or Fri) 2. Making a place mat from Kurume Kasuri fabric (starts at 11:00 on Mon, Tue or Fri) 3. Weaving a coaster (starts at 13:00/14:00 on weekdays) *Each workshop will be held at a different Kurume Kasuri studio.

A Cooking Class to Experience Traditional Japanese Cuisine Catch flowing somen noodles with your chopsticks! This playful and refreshing activity is a classic Japanese summer tradition and a fun way to cool down. A Truly Hands-On Experience Instead of using ready-made equipment, you’ll build your own bamboo flume from scratch. Enjoy the craftsmanship and the sense of accomplishment that comes with creating it yourself. Perfect for Photos and Memories The sight of noodles flowing over bamboo in a beautiful natural setting is perfect for photos, making this an unforgettable memory of your trip to Japan.

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the full custom-made Chochin lantern experience, you can order a Chochin lantern in the size, color, and design of your choice • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

Through this Karate experience, you will be able to learn the karate movements. Even for beginners, this is an amazing oportunity to learn how to understand the concepts of karate. The history of karate is deeper than you can ever imagine, for Japan is known for this martial arts. The core of this experience will be to have a better understanding on karate and to learn to meditate yourself. I hope this will be an once in a lifetime opportunity for you.

• Visit a real Japanese home in Fukuoka • Make home-style Japanese dishes • Taste local specialties • Enjoy coffee and a dessert after your meal

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

Learn the Story of Japanese Products: Each item carries its own story, originating from the important process of “creating”. Learn these stories through touch and sight. Transform Wooden Offcuts Into an Original Accessory Dish: Breathe new life into a piece of wood by shaping and polishing it into a small dish. A Select Shop of Unique Products: Wood scraps from furniture and cutlery production, paper scraps from printing, unused ceramic kiln tools-find these and more at the Material Market. Meet the Kubo Design Team: This tour is conducted by a designer duo that enjoys all sorts of creative activities.

Experience authentic Japanese cuisine through hands-on cooking with a local chef. You'll master the art of "Ichiju Sansai," the foundation of Japanese meals. Learn essential cooking techniques easily replicated at home, including perfect rice preparation and katsudon crafting. Immerse yourself in Japanese culinary traditions while creating seasonal "teishoku" set meals. Customize your experience by requesting your favorite Japanese dishes to prepare. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance. Gain insights into Japanese culture through food, and enjoy travel tips and souvenir recommendations. This interactive class combines cooking, cultural exchange, and a delightful shared meal.

Local flavor and seasonal touch: Enjoy a special experience through local Fukuoka sake breweries and seasonal limited-edition sake. Sensory experience: Enjoy Japanese aesthetics through all five senses aroma, taste, color, texture, and sound (such as the sound of tea being poured). Storytelling: Learn about the differences in production regions and methods. Wellness appeal: Benefits such as caffeine and antioxidant effects. Philosophy and view of nature: Experience Japan’s unique approach to nature through space, negative space, and seasonal awareness. Create your own original work: Craft a piece that is uniquely yours. Immerse in traditional Japanese culture: Enjoy multiple aspects of Japan’s traditional arts in one experience.

Experience Japanese calligraphy, a popular cultural activity in Japan! This hands-on experience is perfect for travelers who want to explore traditional Japanese culture. Calligraphy not only improves handwriting, but also helps develop good posture and concentration. You’ll learn how to hold a brush correctly, sit with proper posture, prepare the ink, and write beautiful kanji characters with a brush. At the end of the session, you can choose a unique item — such as a shikishi board, uchiwa fan, folding fan, daruma doll, wind chime, or hanging scroll — to decorate with your calligraphy and take home as a special souvenir from Japan. The item is included in the experience fee. No prior experience is necessary — beginners are welcome!

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

Regarding the use of translation software: Our guides are proficient in everyday English conversation and basic Mandarin Chinese. However, to facilitate communication with a wider range of people, we also utilize translation devices for explanations. This enables us to overcome language barriers and foster easier communication with non-English speakers, promoting a more relaxed atmosphere for interaction.

At the kiln, the owner of the kiln himself will tell you about the history of Agano ware and its attractions. Deepen your understanding of Agano pottery through this activity of the studio, a pottery-making experience (one piece per person) and a tea ceremony at Agano pottery. Local guides who are familiar with Fukuchi Town and Agano pottery will also assist visitors. At the direct sales facilities where works from the various potteries of Agano ware are gathered, you can also talk about the characteristics of each of them.

Would you like to have a wrapping experience when you are free? Both beginners and those after a long time can concentrate and experience in a short time. First we will tell you the basics of how to tie. Then we will teach you various ways to use your furoshiki gently.

This is a Japanese culture experience program that you can enjoy casually. Origami with hundreds of ways to fold from a simple design to an artistic piece with a piece of square paper. It is said that many Japanese who have been familiar with origami since childhood have dexterous hands. Origami seems to be widely applied to space panels, robots, car airbags, and medical technology as space mathematics on how to efficiently store and deploy flat surfaces. Please face up to origami and get your hands dexterity and new inspiration ♪

It is a course to enjoy the traditional kimono dressing experience representing Japanese culture in a short time. It can be dressed in a short time, so it doesn't overwhelm your schedule. I use a WASOMI kimono that is light and does not get tired even if I wear it. You can walk freely to the Hakata area wearing kimono during 3 hours of free time.

Step into Japan's rich cultural tapestry with a unique opportunity to don authentic kimonos and period costumes in Munakata's Akamakan, Fukuoka. Choose from a diverse selection of traditional outfits, including samurai and festival attire, complete with accessories and simple hair styling. Explore the charming streets of Akama-juku at your leisure, capturing unforgettable moments along the way. Elevate the experience with optional add-ons like a hands-on matcha tea ceremony or insightful sake tasting, immersing yourself deeper into Japanese customs and flavors.

Feel free to experience calligraphy in your spare time? Both beginners and those after a long time can concentrate and experience in a short time. For beginners, we will tell you the basics of calligraphy first. It is an experience that you can write as much as you want.

In this program, you will be allowed to enter the “tsukeba”counter, where you are not normally allowed, and learn how to make sushi one-on-one from an experienced chef, giving you the feeling of being a real sushi chef. After the sushi-making experience, you can relax and enjoy the chef's omakase sushi course in the refined atmosphere of the restaurant. This is a unique program that allows you to experience both sushi making and “omakase” at the same time.

Buzen City boasts a rich cultural heritage, where the ancient art of Buzen Kagura is performed each autumn to pray for a bountiful harvest. Currently composed of six groups, the tradition faces challenges such as a shortage of successors and a growing number of people unfamiliar with Kagura. In response, young performers have established the Buzen Kagura Group "Jaraku," dedicated to sharing the beauty of Kagura through dynamic collaborations with other cultures. Join us for a magical performance in the enchanting forest of Mount Kubote, renowned for its legends of oni (demons), in collaboration with the Buzen Tengu Taiko drumming troupe. This unique cultural experience is available for booking throughout Fukuoka Prefecture and Oita Prefecture.