{"product_id":"kiitoskikaku202609","title":"July 17-18 Stone-Milled White Food and Handcrafts ~Making Azuma Bags and Indigo Dyeing~ (Summer Edition): Enjoy a Stay at Guest House KIITOS","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 5-part series (held in February, May, July, October, and December) where you can enjoy traditional handicrafts and Ishizurah’s seasonal food culture while staying at KIITOS, the guest house of Ishizurah Western Goods Shop that opened in November 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project is planned by Sayuri Yoshii, the manager of KIITOS who adores handicrafts and Ishizurah’s traditional cuisine!\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\u003eIshizurah sits at an elevation of around 700m, and its beauty shifts with each of the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. We hope you’ll visit Ishizurah during every season, and some months (May, July, October) align with local shrine festivals, so you can enjoy those as well.\u003cbr\/\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\/L1002133_e5efe235-86a6-496c-98b9-65bd075d005e_480x480.jpg?v=1764269839\" style=\"float: none;\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn addition to learning the art of kogin embroidery, this program also lets you fully experience autumn in Ishizurah, including making rice dumpling soup and other seasonal activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third installment in our 5-part seasonal series: the Autumn Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1050150.jpg?v=1759990618\"\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"L1050182_2.jpg__PID:375e865b-a48f-4c0b-bc47-8fba2cb801d2\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1050182_2.jpg?v=1751784961\"\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis 1-night, 2-day program lets you make your own kogin embroidery amulet while enjoying the beauty of autumn in Ishizurah.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe’ve invited Minako, who also creates embroidery for the clothing sold at Ishizurah Western Goods Shop, as our instructor to teach you how to make kogin embroidery amulets. You can add special personal touches to your amulet, such as an omamori from Hakusan Nakarai Shrine in Ishizurah or your own birthstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA fun, joyful stitching session where you can chat and make friends with fellow participants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnd of course, there will be plenty of snacks too!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e                                                                 Wouldn’t you like to spend a leisurely, unrushed time immersing yourself in handicrafts in summer Ishizurah, surrounded by the majestic natural scenery at the foot of Mount Hakusan?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\/\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEven if you’ve never tried kogin embroidery or sewing before, our staff will provide gentle, detailed guidance, so beginners can join with complete peace of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Session Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDates: Friday, October 16, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026\u003cbr\/\u003eTimes: Starts at 13:30 on 10\/16, concludes at 13:00 on 10\/17. *You can travel to the venue via public transportation.\u003cbr\/\u003eVenue: KIITOS Guest House at Ishizurah Western Goods Shop\u003cbr\/\u003eParticipation Fee: 26,500 yen (includes workshop fee, dinner, lunch, and snacks). For guests staying overnight, an additional 7,000 yen plus 1,500 yen for breakfast will be applied.\u003cbr\/\u003eCapacity: 6 participants (minimum required attendance: 4 people. *If the minimum number of attendees is not met, the session may be canceled without notice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDay 1\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00: Check-in Begins\u003cbr\/\u003e13:30  Session Opens (Greetings, Self-Introductions)\u003cbr\/\u003e14:00: Introduction to Kogin Embroidery \u0026 Stitching Time\u003cbr\/\u003e15:00  Snack Break\u003cbr\/\u003e15:30   Stitching Time\u003cbr\/\u003e17:30  Group Meal Prep \u0026 Rice Dumpling Soup Making\u003cbr\/\u003e18:30  Dinner Social Hour\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eDay 2\u003cbr\/\u003e7:30 Breakfast\u003cbr\/\u003e9:00  Hakusan Nakarai Shrine Visit \u0026 Shop Tour\u003cbr\/\u003e10:00 Stitching Time\u003cbr\/\u003e12:00 Lunch (at MAGOEMON) \u0026 Sharing Session\u003cbr\/\u003e13:00 Session Concludes (Departs from Nishidokoro Station at 13:19)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSewing Supplies (Push Pins, Thread Snips, Pin Cushion)\u003cbr\/\u003eFabric, thread, kogin needles, and round cord for kogin embroidery will be provided by the workshop organizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancellation between submission of application and 1 week prior to the session: 5% fee\u003cbr\/\u003eCancellation 6 to 3 days prior to the session: 50% fee\u003cbr\/\u003eCancellation fewer than 2 days prior to the session: Full session fee charged\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUpcoming Workshop Dates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriday, December 18 – Saturday, December 19: Ishizurah Food \u0026 Handicrafts (Winter Edition)\u003cbr\/\u003e~Make New Year’s Decorations from Hemp + Try Making Homemade Pickles (The pickles you make can be taken home as souvenirs)~\u003cbr\/\u003eYou’ll have even more fun if you join both the autumn and winter sessions back-to-back!\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~To Help You Make the Most of Your Stay in Ishizurah~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn the evening, take a dip at the nearby hot springs. And don’t forget to admire the stunning night sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOn Sunday, October 18, a shrine festival will be held at Hakusan Nakarai Shrine in Ishizurah.\u003cbr\/\u003eAt the annual autumn festival, there will be a 'gedo nage' rice cake toss, where mochi made from glutinous rice offered in gratitude for the harvest is thrown to the crowd. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—extend your stay in Ishizurah and join us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout the Venue \u0026 KIITOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a casual guest house that opened in November 2025. Please note that depending on the number of participants, you may be accommodated in a shared room during this workshop.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/pages\/kiitos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more detailed information, please visit here.\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*For travel access information, please visit here. (The schedule is designed so you can arrive via public transportation. There will be roughly two and a half hours of buffer time before the departure of the return bus.)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"石徹白洋品店","offers":[{"title":"Only the course","offer_id":53456517300524,"sku":null,"price":26500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Course + Accommodation","offer_id":53456517333292,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4355\/4185\/files\/L1120253.png?v=1787965632","url":"https:\/\/itoshiro.org\/en\/products\/thank-you-life-tote-work-july-1","provider":"石徹白洋品店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}