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LAWAKU is located in Yuda Onsen, located in the center of Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, about 30 minutes by Shinkansen from Fukuoka and Hiroshima. Here, we offer a wide variety of kimonos, hair styling services that go well with kimonos, Japanese sweets making experiences, and tea ceremony e...

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Yamaguchi City, where history, culture, nature, hot springs and many attractions and encounters await. ー Stroll while feeling the vestiges of Ouchi culture ーLet's walk Hagi Okan, the historic road ーGoing to see SL Yamaguchi ーLeisurely enjoy Yuda Onsen Enjoy the great nature of the Chugoku Mountains to the north and the Seto Inland Sea to the south. When you visit a place to which you are drawn, See it, feel it, and experience it. Let's go on a trip to Yamaguchi where you can spend your time as you please.

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About "LAWAKU (Raku, Japanese, Sky)"

~Get familiar with “Japanese” and enjoy “Japanese”~

LAWAKU is a space where you can enjoy Japanese culture and seasonal tea, such as making nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and wearing a kimono to get familiar with Japanese attire.


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"LAWAKU" trial course & price details

There are a total of 6 courses that combine experiences such as "Japanese sweets making", "Tea ceremony", and "Kimono"

① [Kiku] Japanese sweets making experience + tea ceremony experience ¥3,300 (tax included) /40 minutes

② [Tsubaki] Japanese sweets making experience + Tea ceremony experience + Kimono experience ¥6,600 (tax included) / 2 hours

③ [Plum] Japanese sweets making experience + Tea ceremony experience + Souvenir (equivalent to ¥3,500/Natural Japanese sweets experience kit or LAWAKU assortment set) ¥6,600 (tax included) /2 hours

④ [Wisteria] Kimono experience + city walk + Japanese sweets and tea included (no making experience) ¥5,500 (tax included) / 2 hours

⑤ [Nodate] Nodate set + Japanese sweets included (no making experience) ¥2,200 (tax included) / 3 hours / 2 people ~

⑥ [Flower history ~Mariage~] Experience making 3 seasonal Japanese sweets + drink ¥3,300 (tax included) / 1.5 hours

[Official website] Click here for course details

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“LAWAKU” experience flow

~Taiwanese’s first kimono experience~

The author, a Taiwanese living in Yamaguchi, recently visited LAWAKU !

When I was in Taiwan, I had the experience of wearing a simple yukata for work several times, but when I visited Sensoji Temple in Tokyo and Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto on a trip, I saw many people wearing elegant kimonos around town. I admired her attractive figure and wanted to wear it myself someday.


▶This time I tried the “Botan Course”

Kimono & Japanese sweets & tea ceremony experience + city walk ¥8,000 (tax included) / 3 and a half hours

[Jalan] Click here for details and reservations for “Botan Course”

① Putting on a kimono

LAWAKU offers more kimonos and hair accessories than I expected, so I was a bit worried at first, but the staff carefully taught me about the current trends and color combinations that would look beautiful. Ta.

Since we were planning to go see the autumn leaves on this day, she recommended a color that would stand out against the autumn leaves , and I chose a kimono with a white base and a pale green leaf pattern.

As an added bonus, I combined it with a ``retro girly'' lace collar, a pearl obi, and a cocktail hat, which are currently trendy.<br>
As an added bonus, I combined it with a ``retro girly'' lace collar, a pearl obi, and a cocktail hat, which are currently trendy.

In addition to traditional Japanese clothing, you can also choose your favorite outfit by combining parts such as belts, boots, and accessories.

This is an experience where even beginners can easily enjoy the eclecticism of costumes from the past and present, East and West!

② Making Japanese sweets “Nerikiri”

~We want small children and people overseas to enjoy safe and secure Japanese sweets~

LAWAKU 's ``Natural Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri)'' are Japanese sweets that are gentle on the body and colored with powder extracted from fruits and vegetables.

*"Nerikiri" is an abbreviation for "Nerikiri-an," which is a mixture of white bean paste and filler paste.It is an artistic Japanese sweet that expresses the changing seasons and is made by repeatedly tearing and kneading.

I'm a beginner at making Japanese sweets, so I had a hard time with the petals because I couldn't control the amount of pressure I applied properly, but the teacher taught me how to make them, and even though I'm clumsy with my hands, I was able to make them (I was impressed).

③Tea ceremony experience

The tea ceremony experience will be held in the tea room space. This cozy and relaxing space is also used as a cafe. Coffee, tea, Japanese sweets, dried fruits, etc. are on sale, and you can also enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea.

CAFE MENU (from LAWAKU official website)<br>
CAFE MENU (from LAWAKU official website)

Thanks to the staff's easy-to-understand explanations, I was able to enjoy some delicious matcha tea to accompany the Japanese sweets I had made earlier.

The Japanese sweets I made today are

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The Japanese sweets I made today are "Kiku no Hana"

④Walking around town

This time, I had my companion take the photo, but there is also the additional option of having LAWAKU staff or a professional photographer take a photo of you in kimono (additional charge/reservation required ) . Even those who are not confident in photography can easily enjoy it!

~Additional options~

Easy hair set ¥1,000

Hair set ¥3,000

Staff shooting 30 minutes ¥3,000

High-quality shooting (professional) ¥15,000

Natural Japanese sweets experience ¥500/1 piece

Tea ceremony experience ¥1,000

City walk ¥500/1 hour

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the staff at `` LAWAKU '' in Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen for making my long-held wish come true thanks to their support.

It was a very valuable experience.

Thank you!<br>
Thank you!

Trial date 2023.11.20

[Official website] Click here to make a reservation

[Official website] Contact us

[LAWAKU]

Address|13-45 Shimoichi-cho, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Phone|083-902-6454

Business hours|Weekdays 9:30~15:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30~17:00

Irregular holidays *Please see business calendar

[Spectacular view] I want to go there wearing a kimono! 5 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Western Kyoyamaguchi

So, where in Yamaguchi should I go for a walk wearing LAWAKU's cute kimono?

Please refer to the spots in Yamaguchi City with spectacular views of autumn leaves that you should visit at least once in the fall!

[Naiko-tei] North guest room: This is the room that was loved by former Prime Minister Eisaku Sato.<br>
[Naiko-tei] North guest room: This is the room that was loved by former Prime Minister Eisaku Sato.

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Yamaguchi City, where history, culture, nature, hot springs and many attractions and encounters await. ー Stroll while feeling the vestiges of Ouchi culture ーLet's walk Hagi Okan, the historic road ーGoing to see SL Yamaguchi ーLeisurely enjoy Yuda Onsen Enjoy the great nature of the Chugoku Mountains to the north and the Seto Inland Sea to the south. When you visit a place to which you are drawn, See it, feel it, and experience it. Let's go on a trip to Yamaguchi where you can spend your time as you please.

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