Date(s)
November 15 (Fri), November 23 (Sat) & November 24 (Sun)
Time(s)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost
¥4,500
Look, feel and enjoy the beauty of Japanese paintings
This is a class aimed to teach you the charm of Japanese paintings and how to take care of them like a professional. The current head of the Kikuya family, who is also an art historian, will show you a selection of the family’s art collection and tell the story of each piece as you view it. It is hoped that by learning the highlights and history of the artwork, you will be able to find new ways to enjoy it and look at it from a new perspective. You will also have the opportunity to have a go at hanging up the artwork using traditional tools. The venue is a traditional tatami room built in 1934 that is usually closed to the public. Please enjoy the fall view outside, which is especially beautiful viewed from tatami rooms, and finish with a cup of matcha tea served with Japanese sweets.
Meet the Host
Yoshio Kikuya | Kikuya Family Residence
Art historian & the current head of the Kikuya Family, official merchants of the Mori Clan during the Edo period. The Kikuya Family Residence is located within Hagi Castle Town, and is open to the public, where visitors can get a glimpse into the Kikuya family’s day-to-day lives.
Come visit for a valuable experience to see, touch and enjoy the splendor of old works of art.
Schedule
- Meet at the Kikuya Family Residence
- Guided tour of the Kikuya Family Residence
- Artwork viewing and class in the private tatami room
- Enjoy a cup of matcha in the family’s tearoom
- Finish
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Collection of hanging scrolls (calligraphy and paintings), ceramics, and traditional tools
Artwork selected for the class will include flowers, birds, and seasonal scenery associated with fall.
The well-preserved residence from the Edo period
Once official merchants to the Mori clan, the beautifully reserved Kikuya Family Residence is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The residence is filled with various displays of artifacts from the family’s daily life.
The Kikuya Family’s Garden
The garden, which covers what were once two separate residences of wealthy Edo period merchants, Kikuya and Iseya, is a great place to enjoy the vibrant fall foliage.
Information
| Date(s) | November 15 (Fri), November 23 (Sat) & November 24 (Sun) |
| Time(s) | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Location | Kikuya Family Residence 1-1 Gofukumachi, Hagi-shi 758-0072 |
| Access | ・5 minute walk from the Hagi Central Park Parking Lot ・3 minute walk from the Hagi Museum Car Park ・By JR bus: Take the Super Hagi Go, departing from Shin-Yamaguchi Station (60 mins). The residence is a 10 minute walk from the Hagi Meirin Center bus stop. ・By Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Eastern Route bus and get off at the Hagi Museum bus stop. The residence is a 3 minute walk away. |
| Parking | – |
| Cost | ¥4,500 |
| Payment Method | Cash, credit card and QR code payment accepted（Paypay only） |
| Capacity | Maximum 15 people. Must be 10 years old and above. |
| What to bring | A pair of socks or tabi. |
| Please note | The class will take place in a tatami room. In order to keep the tatami mats in good condition, please do not enter the tatami room barefoot. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 4:30 pm): 0838-22-0005 ・By email: kikuyake@haginet.ne.jp There may be times when the residence is closed. Please check our website before making a reservation. |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 2 days in advance. |
| Cancelations | Same day: Must pay 50% of program cost No-show: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- friends
- couples
- those who enjoy Japanese culture & arts