Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026: Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's Birth
宮沢賢治生誕130年 童話村の森ライトアップ2026
Celebrate the 130th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa with the Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026.This event has ended
Celebrating the 130th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's birth, the "Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026" is a special event held at the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village in Hanamaki, Iwate.
Highlights
About Towafura no Mori Light-up 2026: Celebrating the 130th Anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's Birth
- Washi Craft Experience: A rare chance to touch Japanese culture by dyeing your own traditional Washi lamp shade.
- Enjoy the Exhibition: Your creation will be displayed at the Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village during the exhibition period.
- Dress Code: Since dyes are used, please wear clothing that can get stained.
- Advance Booking: This workshop is a lottery-based event, so advance web registration is mandatory.
Schedule
July 6, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
29°/19°
39%
Tue
8/4
29°/16°
0%
Wed
8/5
28°/17°
2%
Thu
8/6
32°/23°
14%
Fri
8/7
30°/23°
49%
Sat
8/8
31°/22°
81%
Sun
8/9
27°/21°
60%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Payment
Please prepare 200 JPY in cash for the workshop material fee.
English Support
English language support is not provided.
Reservations
The Washi Lamp Shade Making Workshop requires advance reservation (lottery system).
Clothing
Please wear clothing that can get stained, as dyes are used during the workshop.
Items to Bring
All necessary tools for the workshop are provided at the venue.
Eligibility
This workshop is specifically for elementary school students residing in Hanamaki City.
Supervision
Children must be accompanied by a guardian during the workshop.
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