Workshop of Kabuto Paper-crafting: May 5

In this workshop, you can craft a kabuto (a helmet worn by a samurai warrior), by folding a large piece of paper (78cm×78cm). The kabuto is actually wearable.
*The instruction during the workshop is in Japanese only.
*The kit for crafting a kabuto is also for sale at the workshop and our museum shop.

  • Date: May 5 (Monday, national holiday)
  • Time: (1)10:00~, (2)11:00~, (3)13:00~, (4)14:00~, (5)15:00~ *About 50 minutes for each
  • Everyone can participate. However, children under 3rd grade must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • Capacity: 10 participants for each time slot
  • Fee: 600 Yen (Pay by cash at the workshop) *Admission fee to our museum required in addition)
  • Admission: Numbered tickets are handed out on the day (9:30~) at the venue
  • Place: 11. The Sakuda House

[Materials included in the kit]
  • Paper 78cm×78cm (black, red, etc.)
  • Origami (Japanese folding paper) (1 golden color; 1 silver color)
  • Rubber band
  • Manual of how to craft