PRE/POST CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
Experiential Tour
Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm : Bamboo Lantern Making Experience
Bamboo Lantern Making Experience
Wakayama Farm is located in Utsunomiya City, in the north of Tokyo, with about 24 hectares of fields set against the backdrop of the Nikko mountain range. For over a century, the farm has been dedicated to the mindset that "agriculture begins with cultivating the soil," practicing natural and sustainable farming methods with a focus on bamboo shoots and chestnuts.
Having faced bamboo and soil for generations, a time came when bamboo fell out of common use, and the farm became a unique space that could not be found elsewhere.
As a result, it has been utilized as a location for many film shoots, gaining attention and prompting the desire to open it up with the intention of allowing people to feel close to bamboo.
Step into the bamboo forest, enveloped by the sunlight filtering through the bamboo and the rustling of leaves, and get away from your daily life as you enjoy the tranquility.
Check Point
●Friendly Guidance for Beginners
Choose your preferred size (Small, Medium, or Large) based on the bamboo diameter and the number of pattern templates. Under the guidance of our dedicated staff, you will create your very own bamboo lantern.
Bamboo Lantern Making Experience
Due to the limited number of drills available, the maximum capacity for a single session is 20 people.
For groups of 40, we will split you into two subgroups of 20. Each group will take turns exploring the bamboo forest and crafting for about 30–40 minutes. Please note that two guide-instructors are required for this arrangement.
Estimated Time Required
Small (1 design): Approx. 30 min
Medium (2 designs): Approx. 40 min
Large (1 special design): Approx. 45 min
Pricing
Small: 1,100 yen
Medium: 1,650 yen
Large: 2,200 yen
Additional Fees
Facility Fee: 250 yen per person (Waived if you have already paid for bamboo forest admission)
Instructor Fee: 5,000 yen per group
Basic Information
- Capacity
- Up to 20 people per session
- Opening hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (For group bookings outside these hours, please contact us for consultation.)
- Address
- 2018 Takaragihoncho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
- Closed
- New Year's holidays (Irregular)
- Language Support
- English assistance available
- Contact Information
- Email: visit.wakayamafarm@gmail.com
TEL：028-665-1417
