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A Trip With UNA

Crafts & Food

We offer programs to experience the cultures of Kyushu with a focus on crafts and food. UNA introduces you to a world of workshops and production sites not easily accessible on one's own.

Nativescapes

Join us to explore modern cultures rooted in local climates, histories, and traditions — what we term “nativescapes.”

Exchange

Our goal is to create a journey that inspires both visitors and those who welcome them. We invite you to be a part of our community, even if for a short time.

CRAFT & ARTS EXPERIENCES

【Fukuoka/Kokura】A Full Package 2-Day Tour to Enjoy the Charm of Kokura-ori Textile
Traditional Kokura-ori Tour: Tracing the History from Its Decline and Restoration to Its Evolution (2days)

200,000 yen（tax included）
Available Dates: November 25, 2024 – January 15, 2025

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】Dive into the World of Ikat Textiles
Kurume Kasuri Apprenticeship: Full-Immersion Course -35 Days

973,000 yen（tax included）
Available Dates: June, 2025 – August, 2025

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】Master the Fundamentals of Kurume Kasuri
Kurume Kasuri Apprenticeship: Standard Course -15 Days

487,000 yen（tax included）
Year-round

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】Introductory Course with Zodiac Motif
Kurume Kasuri Apprenticeship: Short Course - 2 Days

84,000 yen（tax included）
Year-round

【Chikushino, Fukuoka】Optional Kimono fitting demonstration is possible!
The Oldest Hakata-ori Textile Weaver, Nishimura Orimono: Factory Tour (1hr)

10,000 yen
Dates: 10:30〜、14:30〜（Closed on Sundays, national holidays and 2nd and 4th Saturdays）
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】 Indigo Dyeing Steeped in Kurume Kasuri Tradition
Make Your Very Own Indigo Art at Aizome Kasuri Kobo (2hrs)

16,000 yen
Saturday 14:00-, Sunday 10:30-
Closed until the end of March 2025. Requests are accepted from April onwards.

【Fukuoka/Yame】 Experience Yame, a Town of Crafts!
Experience the Crafts of Yame Through Matcha Tea (1hr)

3,800 yen
Monday, Thursday-Sunday from 14:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Yame】 A Spectacular View and Cafe at the Yame Central Tea Plantation!
Learn to Brew Delicious Yame Tea from a Tea Farmer and Visit the Tea Fields (1hr)

2,900 yen（tax included）
Tuesday, Friday 14:00-15:00
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Yame】Through the Streets of a Historical Machiya District
Yame Fukushima: Meet the Craftspeople Keeping Traditions Alive (1.5hrs)

8,800 yen
※Tours held by request

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】An Easy-to-Make Eco-Friendly Reusable Bag
Create Your Own Azuma Bag at Nomura Textile (2hrs）

7,800 yen
Monday-Friday: 10:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Hirokawa】 Learn about Kasuri Textiles from a Pioneering Weaver
Dye a Scarf in Indigo and Tour the Sakata Orimono Workshop (1.5 hrs)

10,500 yen（tax included）
Monday-Saturday 10:30~, 14:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Chikugo】Indigo Dyeing and Ikat Textile Introduction ・ Dye Your Own Items (Optional)
Indigo Dye a Japanese Tenugui Cloth at Tanaka Kasuri Kobo Workshop Visit and Cloth Dyeing (1-1.5hrs)

6,000 yen
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues 10:00〜, 13:00〜
※Tours held by request

【Fukuoka/Yame City】Preserving Satoyama Food Culture with Konjac Making and Local Lunch
Mountain Village Food and Daily Life "Learning the Satoyama Lifestyle " Half-Day Experience

6500 yen (tax included）
*Child price: 4000 yen (tax included)
Sat, Sun, and Holidays, 12:00〜16:00
※Tours held by request

Dye a Tote Bag or Your Own Items
Indigo Dyeing Experience at Ikeda Kasuri Kobo (1.5hrs)

6,000 yen
Mon-Sun, 14:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka/Yame】Visit an Innovative Kurume Kasuri Weaver’s Workshop
Transform Kurume Kasuri into a Scarf at Shimogawa Textile (2hrs)

7,800 yen
Weekday 14:00~, Saturday 10:00~
※Tours held by request

【Oita/Beppu】Visit art studios around Beppu! (2hrs)
Meet the Creatives of Beppu with Artist Masamitsu Katsu

5,800 yen (tax and sketch included）
Mon-Sun, 14:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Kumamoto/Yamaga】Tracing the Roots of an Art of Paper and Glue
Create Washi Paper Lamps with a Yamaga Lantern Craftsperson (2hrs)

5,800 yen
※Tours held by request.

【Oita/Beppu】Walk the City with Artist Masamitsu Katsu
Explore Beppu from an Artist’s Perspective (2hrs)

5,800 yen
Monday- Sunday, 14:00〜
※Tours held by request

【Kagoshima/Aria】Make Ryumonji Ware with a Local Craftsperson
Craft Pottery from the Clay and Glaze of Kagoshima (1hr)

6,000 yen
Monday to Saturday 10:00~
※Tours held by request.

[Saga/Ureshino]　Sake Loved by Douglas Mac Arthur! Innovating with Youthful Energy, "Azumacho"
Ureshino’s Sake Brewery, Seto Shuzo A Luxurious Sake Brewing Tour and Tasting (1.5 hours)

5,500 yen (materials and tax included)
Dates: 10:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Fukuoka City】Tour the area associated with Hakata-ori
Stroll Historical Fukuoka with a Hakata-ori Craftsperson (1.5hrs)

5,800 yen
※Tours held by request.

【Saga/Karatsu】Limited to one group per day! Private Karatsu Pottery experience and a spectacular view!
Learn to Make and Use a Wood-Fired Kiln (5.5hrs)

Group price for 1 to 4 people: 80,000 yen (tax included)
More than 5 people: +20,000 yen per additional person over 4 (tax included)
Dates: Tours by request (closed on Thursdays)

【Fukuoka/Oki】Stylish and Sustainable at Takarajima Senkou
Upcycle Clothes with Natural Indigo Dye (4hrs)

15,800 yen
Dates: 13:00~
Please send us your preferred dates.

【Fukuoka/Miyama】A Meditative Firework Experience
Create Senko Hanabi at One of Japan’s Last Workshops (3hrs)

7,500 yen
※Tours held by request.

【Saga City】 Turning Mountain Foliage into Japanese Washi
A Papermaking Experience at Nao Tesuki Washi Workshop (2 hrs)

Group price for 1 to 4 people: 140,000 yen (tax included)
More than 5 people: +35,000 yen per additional person over 4 (tax included)
Mon-Fri 13:00~
※Tours held by request.

【Kagoshima/Kirishima】A World of Spice in Kagoshima
Create Your Own Yakuzen Blend from Local Ingredients (1hr)

4,500 yen
Monday to Saturday 14:00~
※Tours held by request

【Fukuoka/Fukuchi】Take a Sugary Dive into the World of Rakugan
Make Candy Sculptures with an Expert Craftsperson (2.5hrs)

8,500 yen
※Tours held by request.

【Kumamoto/Tsunagi】Gaze Upon Art and a Former Elementary School While Riding SUP in the Sea
A World View From the Sea Art Viewing and SUP Experience (2hrs)

8,000 yen per person for parties of 2-3
7,000 yen per person for parties of 4-6
Dates: Mon-Fri, 10:00~
※Tours held by request.

Tie, Dye, and Weave in One Day
A Behind the Scenes Look at Kurume Kasuri (7hrs)

24,000 yen
Dates: Please send us your preferred dates.

[Kumamoto, Tsunagi] Fresh, pesticide-free Amanatsu citrus juice & lunch of local vegetables!
Citrus workshop with Mr. Toshikazu Iwasaki: Harvest Amanatsu Citrus in an Orchard with a Fantastic View

Dates: April 20 (Sun), 2025
Adult: 4,400 yen / Child (Elementary school and under): 2,000 yen (tax included）

【Fukuoka/Chikugo】Visit a Chikugo Orimono Textile Workshop and Fill a Japanese Jacket with Cotton!
Fill a Hanten Jacket and Tour Textile Workshop Mitsunobu Orimono (1hr)

19,800 yen（tax included）
Dates: Monday-Friday 11:00-12:00
※Tours held by request.

PACKAGE TOURS

【Fukuoka / Hirokawa Town】Envisioning the future of the Kurume Kasuri production area
Kurume Kasuri Textile Area Tour with an Expert Guide (Day trip)

22,500円（tax included）
※8 people or more, 18,000 yen/ person (group discount, tax included)
Dates: by request

made-to-order tours

Abundant crafts in Yame and Saga
Discover Kyushu’s Native Crafts (4 Nights, 5 Days)

Embark on a Sustainable Tourism Program in Fujimoto, Kagoshima
Bambooful: A Journey into the Enchanting World of Bamboo

Recommended Itinerary for First-time Visitors to Yame
Journey Through Yame, a Town of Crafts (1 night, 2 days)

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Through the study tour led by UNA Laboratories, we met Kyushu practitioners beyond our imagination and discovered a Japan we had never seen before!
（透過UNA Labs帶領的參訪旅行，我們遇見了超越想像的九州地區實踐者、發現了從來沒看過的日本！）

Dung-Sheng

Professor, National Taiwan University

We really enjoyed the pottery experience and are extremely happy with how well we were treated. Both the host and translator were very helpful and knowledgeable. The pottery making itself was great fun and we all got to make some very nice pieces. Everything was very well organized. Thank you to all involved.

Peter S.

Independent Traveler, Ireland

Rei and Megumi were incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable. They put together an impeccable tour for 16 students; every detail was considered to create the most fulfilling and smooth experience. We all left with such respect and appreciation for the craftsmen and organisers and would visit again if ever given the chance!

Charlotte S.