Experience the traditional craftsmanship of Hita city in Oita Prefecture by personally fitting the straps (hanao) on wooden geta sandals, a skill passed down since the Edo period. Choose your favorite hanao and create a unique pair of geta with guidance from expert artisans.
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Geta Strap-Fitting Experience
The Highlight
・Hands-on activity to fit hanao straps onto geta wooden bases (approximately 1 hour)
・Observe and learn techniques directly from skilled craftsmen
・Take home your completed pair of geta sandals as a special souvenir
The Experience
Price： Geta Strap-Fitting Experience...7,200yen
Duration: 40min～1 hours
Size of Geta: Lady’s geta...23.0cm～27.5cm Men’s geta...25.0cm～29.0cm
Available: ①10:30～ ②13:30～ ③15:30～
Please let us know your preferred start time.
Included in the Price： ・Experience fee ・Geta and Strap fee
Not Included：
・Expenses not mentioned
Address： 1080-3 Miyoshi kobuchi-machi, Hita City, Oita Prefecture, 877-0036 Japan
Access： By train: About 11 minutes on foot from JR Kyūdai Line Bungo-Miyoshi Station. By car:About 12-minute from the Hita Interchange on the Ōita Expressway. ※Depending on your car navigation system, entering the address “1080-3, Oaza Hidaka, Hita City” may provide more accurate directions.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved time.
- Basic-shaped geta are prepared for you. Please choose your favorite strap pattern and attach it to the geta.
- After the experience, please take your own pair of geta home with you.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
・Please inform your preferred start time when making a reservation.
・Minimum 1 participant, max 5 (consult for groups over 5)
・Japanese only.
Important Booking Information
・Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reserved time.
・Please be sure to contact the office in case of delay or inability to arrive at the reserved time.
・Smoking is not permitted inside the building.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 3 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 2 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)