Japanese New Year Craft: Shimekazari Making

Welcome the New Year 2026 with your own handmade Shimekazari!
Shimekazari is a traditional Japanese New Year’s decoration placed at entrances to invite the gods—especially the Toshigami (New Year deity)—into the home. It symbolizes purification and protection. Made from sacred rice straw (shimenawa), it is adorned with auspicious items such as folded paper (shide), pine, and bitter orange (daidai).
This is a limited-time cultural experience unique to the New Year season.

Duration

30 minutes

Period

December 13 (Saturday), 14 (Sunday), from 22 (Monday) to 28 (Sunday), 2025

Opening Hours

Morning Session: from 10:00 AM
Afternoon Session: from 2:00 PM

Location

APPI ExPlore (ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen 1F)

Pricing

3,200 yen

Capacity

4 participants/session

How to Participate

Reservations are required.
Same-day registration may be available if participant slots are open.

Inquiry

APPI ExPlore (ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen 1F)
TEL：0195-73-6228（9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Remarks

*Reservations are required. Same-day registration may be available if participant slots are open.
*Please note: Even during the event period, the experience may end early if materials run out.