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October's 4th Saturday & Sunday

Beschreibung

In the small village of Sekikawa, not far from the frontier that separates Niigata prefecture from Tsuruoka, linden tree bark weaving's tradition has been ongoing for many centuries.
This ancient weaving technique: the Shinaori しな織 (shina しな: linden tree, ori 織り: weave), is one of the three oldest Japanese textiles (nihon sandai kodaifu 日本三大古代布). It follows a long and arduous process before becoming weavable yarns. It takes one year between the moment the men peel the bark out of the linden trees until the grandmas transform it into a thread after boiling it and drying it several times.
The textile that results from the weaving of the shinaori threads is rustic, robust, and waterproof. Hence, it is mostly used to craft bags, hats, shoes, but also delicate items like kimono and umbrellas.
Every year, on the 4th weekend of October, the people of Sekikawa invite visitors to the Shinaori Center しな織センター for the annual Shinaori Festival, where they organize weaving classes and expositions of their newest creations.

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Free. Table coaster making experience: 1100 yen per person.

Ancient bark weave "Shinaori" Festival

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Ancient bark weave "Shinaori" Festival

Ancient bark weave "Shinaori" Festival

Sekikawa village's people open the doors of the Shinaori Center for the visitors to try themselves at creating shinaori items and learn about this ancient weaving technique.

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Chido Museum's Hinamatsuri Display

Chido Museum's Hinamatsuri Display

Chido Museum exposes its extensive collection of Hina dolls (some of them are as old as Edo period) until April 4th. Entrance costs 800 yen per adult.

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Shonai Shrine's Hinamatsuri Dolls Display

Shonai Shrine's Hinamatsuri Dolls Display

Shonai Shrine opens up its doll display until March 28th to the public. Some of the dolls are three centuries old !

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Atsumi River

Atsumi River

Atsumi River is surrounded by a hundred of cherry trees, giving a spectacular view during the cherry blossoms blooming season.

Atsumi's Rose Garden

Atsumi's Rose Garden

The 3000 rose flowers of Atsumi's Rose Garden bloom from May to October at the base of Atsumi's Kumano Shrine.

Ancient bark weave "Shinaori" Festival

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