Date(s)
November 2 (Sat)
Time(s)
① 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
② 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost
¥2,500 (Pine incense materials, tea service and entrance fee included)
Create your own pine-scented incense and experience the world of Noh theatre.
Welcome to the residence of the Kumaya Family, once wealthy merchants employed by the Hagi Domain. The Kumaya Family garden features a magnificent Japanese pine tree, estimated to be over 300 years old. In the past, this tree was revered as a deity and served as the backdrop for Noh theater performances during visits by the domain lord. Through this program, visitors can gain insight into the significance of pine by viewing an exhibition of artifacts from that era, experience the aroma of pine by making their own incense, and finish with a cup of tea made from pine needles.
Meet the Host
Sayaka Hamada | Kumaya Art Museum
Concept designer. Moved to Hagi this spring. Currently researching about plants, stars and the relationship between humans.
Come for a detox and retreat and experience the power of pine.
Schedule
- Meet at Kumaya Art Museum
- Make your own Japanese pine-scented incense
- Light your incense and admire the 300-year-old sacred pine tree
- Chat over a cup of pine needle tea and light snack
- Finish
- Feel free to also view the special exhibitions, “Fushi to Kehai” and “Chokumen – HITAMEN“, currently on display at the museum
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The 300-year-old pine tree in Kumaya Family’s garden
This sacred tree is known as Yogo no Matsu, a name for pine trees that are revered as the incarnation of gods or Buddha.
Artifacts used for Noh performances during the domain lord’s visits
Included is the cloth used to cover the Noh costumes, embroidered with children sweeping up pine needles.
The family’s incense clock from the Edo period
A fascinating glimpse into how time was told. Incense was placed in a line on the clock’s wooden frame, and the time was measured by how quickly the incense burned.
Information
| Date(s) | November 2 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | ① 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ② 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Location | Kumaya Art Museum 47 Imauonotanamachi, Hagi-shi 758-0052 |
| Access | Using JR services: 19 minutes on foot from Tamae Station. Using the Hagi City Circular Hop-on Bus: Take the Eastern Route to Kumaya Museum (E19) bus stop. We are located next to the Kinuya Kikugahama store. |
| Parking | Available |
| Cost | ¥2,500 (Pine incense materials, tea service and entrance fee included) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 1 to 12 people |
| What to bring | Tupperware or small box to take incense home. |
| Please note | – |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-25-5535 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm, except Wednesday and Thursday) ・Via SNS: @kumaya_artmuseum (Instagram) ・Via our website: https://kumaya.art/ |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve by October 31. |
| Cancelations | Day before: Must pay 50％ of program cost Same day: Must pay 100％ of program cost |
Recommended for…
- those who love nature
- those interested in Japanese pine
- solo travellers
- friends
- couples