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.
・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
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~
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.
・Please inform your preferred start time when making a reservation.
・Minimum 1 participant, max 5 (consult for groups over 5)
・Japanese only.
・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.
