{"product_id":"kiitoskikaku202612","title":"12\/18-19 Food and Handcrafts of Ishitohaku ~ Make New Year Decorations with Makomo + Let's Try Making Pickles ~ (Winter Edition) Enjoy While Staying at Guest House KIITOS","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWinter.\u003cbr\/\u003eA pure white world blanketed in snow.\u003cbr\/\u003eImmerse yourself in craftwork within quietude.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5-part series (February, May, July, October, December) that lets you stay at KIITOS, the guest house of Itoshiro Yohinkan which opened in November 2025, while enjoying \"craftwork\" and \"seasonal food culture of Itoshiro\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am Sayuri Kii, manager of KIITOS, who deeply loves craftwork and traditional Itoshiro food — I am the one organizing this series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/fc3f8409df0009d0acd2c6db4b0c11e7_480x480.jpg?v=1764184815\" style=\"float: none;\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItoshiro sits at an elevation of about 700m, and each season (spring, summer, autumn, winter) has its own unique beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis time, the charm of the series is that you can fully enjoy winter in Itoshiro while connecting with local life and food culture, including making \"New Year decorations with makomo\" as well as \"pickling\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis time, as the fifth installment of our 5-part seasonal series, it is the \"Winter Edition\" 🍂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2025aw-02.jpg__PID:f56cd333-27fa-4408-8096-61057039e48f\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/2025aw-02.jpg?v=1760331448\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2025aw-25.jpg__PID:3292b50b-29de-4fef-9cf6-9dabd82be578\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/2025aw-25.jpg?v=1760348296\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn Itoshiro, now that winter has arrived\u003cstrong\u003e\"Making New Year decorations with makomo + Let's try pickling\"\u003c\/strong\u003eis a 1-night, 2-day program to enjoy.\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cWhy New Year decorations with makomo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/5_a50de16c-a57d-49ce-b562-fd2b7352e404.png?v=1789895968\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect with Itoshiro's history and way of life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTime for winter craftwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not experience handcrafted work and the time-honored daily living wisdom passed down through generations in Itoshiro, Gifu Prefecture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you know the plant called \"makomo\"?\u003cbr\/\u003eIn Japan, since ancient times, it has been part of people's lives in various forms: as food, household tools, and for Shinto rituals.\u003cbr\/\u003eThe makomo we will use this time is a precious variety lent to us by Ms. Kurumi, who grows makomo in the \"Takasu\" area below the Itoshiro Pass (she is our instructor for this event!)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen making these New Year decorations, we will use this carefully grown makomo to reflect on the wisdom of our ancestors, creating decorations to welcome the new year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/R0001482.jpg?v=1789895641\"\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cPickling with the Itoshiro turnip, a local heirloom variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd another craftwork is making pickles using the Itoshiro turnip, a local heirloom variety that has been passed down in Itoshiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe pick vegetables grown in that land according to the season, preserve them, and cherish them. This is full of the wisdom and ingenuity of people who have lived in harmony with nature. When we ask local grandmothers, they say the taste changes depending on \"the hands\" that make it — pickling is a very profound craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCome join us in craftwork in Itoshiro!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePicking up makomo, feeling the history of our ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouching the Itoshiro turnip, savoring this land's unique food culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just about making things — it's a time to reflect on the land's memories and the efforts of people who have kept this way of life alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep away from your busy daily life, get your hands moving, and let's enjoy winter in Itoshiro together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 6 people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe hope you can join us for a small, relaxed moment to connect with this land's culture and craftwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e[Charm of This Workshop]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakomo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about makomo culture and make your own New Year decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about Itoshiro turnip food culture\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse heirloom varieties passed down in the region to make winter pickles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel the season through craftwork\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience preparations to welcome the new year and preservation wisdom that supports winter food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with a small group at your own pace\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a capacity of 6 people, we can focus on every task and conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n　\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Who This Is For]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* People who love craftwork\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* People interested in long-standing ways of life, local culture, and food culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* People who want to spend time slowly moving their hands in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e[Instructor Introduction]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nInstructor: Ms. Kurumi Taniguchi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/4e850a8ed8a0043153c3e44c29f89248.png?v=1743470922\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShe practices an agriculture-focused lifestyle in Takasu Town, Gujo City. She works on a wide range of earth-connected craftwork, from growing hemp and makomo to making shimenawa (sacred straw ropes) with makomo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchedule: December 18 (Fri) – 19 (Sat), 2026\u003cbr\/\u003eTime: Starts at 13:30 on 12\/18  , Ends at 13:00 on 12\/19 * You can come via public transportation.\u003cbr\/\u003eVenue: KIITOS, the guest house of Itoshiro Yohinkan\u003cbr\/\u003eParticipation fee: 26,500 yen, includes 2-day course fee, dinner, lunch, and snacks.\u003cbr\/\u003e　　　　\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e* For those staying an extra night, it is 7,000 yen plus an additional 1,500 yen for breakfast.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eThis course offers the following options:\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e* Participate in 2 days with accommodation (¥26,500)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e* Participate only in Day 1's New Year decoration workshop (¥6,000)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e* Participate in Day 1's New Year decoration workshop and Day 2's pickling workshop without staying overnight (¥6,000) — choose the style that suits you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(15, 15, 15);\"\u003e　　　　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eCapacity: 6 people (minimum required for holding the event: 4 people)\u003cbr\/\u003e* If the minimum number is not met, the event may be canceled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e〈Day 1〉\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00 Check-in starts\u003cbr\/\u003e13:30  Start (greetings, self-introductions)\u003cbr\/\u003e14:00 Explanation of New Year decorations \u0026 pre-work prep time\u003cbr\/\u003e15:00  Snack time\u003cbr\/\u003e15:30  Craft time\u003cbr\/\u003e17:30  Group meal preparation\u003cbr\/\u003e18:30  Dinner social gathering\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e〈Day 2〉\u003cbr\/\u003e7:30 Breakfast\u003cbr\/\u003e9:00  Visit to Hakusan Chukyo Shrine, talk, and store tour\u003cbr\/\u003e10:00 Pickling workshop\u003cbr\/\u003e12:00 Lunch (at MAGOEMON) \u0026 sharing time\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00 End (departure from Nishi Zaisho: 13:19)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003cbr\/\u003eApron (if you have one)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellations from after application up to 1 week before the event: 5% fee\u003cbr\/\u003eCancellations from 6 days to 3 days before the event: 50% fee\u003cbr\/\u003eCancellations after that: Full amount\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the Venue: KIITOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a casual guest house that opened in November 2025. Please note that depending on the number of participants, you may be sharing a room during this workshop.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/pages\/kiitos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee here for details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/ai_33b53ce9-ba6a-49e5-bc77-0a09e20f191b_480x480.jpg?v=1764188506\" style=\"float: none;\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/pages\/store\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e* See here for access details. (This schedule is set so you can come via public transportation, and there is about 2.5 hours of buffer before the last bus for your return.)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54091444912428,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/5_29aa84e1-8ebc-4f01-9586-b01faa311962.png?v=1789896803","url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/products\/kiitos-planning-202612","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}