Paint yawata-uma (Hachinohe horses) and make enburi mini-eboshi (ancient noble headgear)(Nejo Castle Site)
Experience the culture of the Hachinohe region with traditional art and crafts
[Yawata-uma painting] Yawata-uma is one of Japan's three major wooden horses and is a craft born from the Hachinohe region. In this region, it is customary for a bride to ride a horse decorated with colorful harnesses at her wedding, and the pattern of the yawata-uma is said to reflect the way real horses were traditionally adorned for the wedding.At the historic remains of Ne Castle, anyone can try their hand at painting a yawata-uma, a traditional craft that is easy to do.Groups are welcome. Please contact in advance.
□ Classic Course (time required: 30 minutes) Apply Japanese-patterned stickers to the yawata-uma (red or black) and draw patterns of white bells. □ Arranged Course (time required: 90 minutes) Use rhinestones and colored pens to decorate a small white yawata-uma and create your own cute Hachinohe horse.
[Mini eboshi making] (time required: 60 minutes) Enburi, a folk performing art of the Hachinohe region, is said to have originated in medieval times to call forth spring and pray for a good harvest. You will be making a miniature eboshi hat, which is worn by the tayu, the main actor in the performance. The hat worn by the tayu represents a horse's head, and is decorated with auspicious designs such as cranes, turtles and Ebisu and Daikoku deities.
○ When: Whenever there is interest
*Information is current as of June 30, 2023
□ Classic Course (time required: 30 minutes) Apply Japanese-patterned stickers to the yawata-uma (red or black) and draw patterns of white bells. □ Arranged Course (time required: 90 minutes) Use rhinestones and colored pens to decorate a small white yawata-uma and create your own cute Hachinohe horse.
[Mini eboshi making] (time required: 60 minutes) Enburi, a folk performing art of the Hachinohe region, is said to have originated in medieval times to call forth spring and pray for a good harvest. You will be making a miniature eboshi hat, which is worn by the tayu, the main actor in the performance. The hat worn by the tayu represents a horse's head, and is decorated with auspicious designs such as cranes, turtles and Ebisu and Daikoku deities.
○ When: Whenever there is interest
*Information is current as of June 30, 2023
- Address
- 青森県八戸市根城字根城47
- Telephone Number
- 0178-41-1726
- Opening Times
- 9:00-17:00
- Prices
- □ Painting of Yawata-uma: Classic Course 2,000 yen, Arrange Course: 2,500 yen
□ Making a mini eboshi hat: 1,000 yen - Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Notes