Suzuka Ink Calligraphy Experience
Mie Traditional Craft Experience: Calligraphy Workshop to Discover the Charm of Ink
Suzuka Sumi is the only ink in Japan designated as a traditional craft product and is produced in the Shirako area of Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.
Find peace of mind through calligraphy and Maneki-neko (lucky cat) painting experiences as you discover the charm of Suzuka ink, a traditional craft.
For guests staying at the hotel only.
| Event date | Refer to the activity calendar |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:00~ / 11:00~ / 13:00~ / 14:00~ / 15:00~ / 16:00~ *Reservations are accepted every 20 minutes during each time slot. *Last admission is at 16:00. *There may be some variation. |
| Venue | the CLASSIC 1F Banquet Hall Lobby |
| Maximum Occupancy | One group every 20 minutes (at :00, :20, and :40). |
| Application | Reservation required (Front desk) *Participation possible on the same day, subject to availability. |
| Participation Fee | ・Calligraphy Experience (Colored Paper): JPY 1,000 , Folding Fan: JPY 1,500 Grind ink with an inkstone and write your favorite characters or words on colored paper or a folding fan. ・Maneki-neko (lucky cat) painting experience: JPY 1,000 We will paint the Maneki-neko (lucky cat) with colored ink. |
| Calligrapher | Mr. Manabu Bandai Mrs. Koka Bandai |
| Instructor Introduction | Both spouses are calligraphers who run a calligraphy school in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, using Suzuka ink. Mrs. Koka Bandai provided calligraphy for international media at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit in 2016. They also create product logos and event titles for corporate clients. |
- Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Your sleeves or clothing may become soiled. (Disposable aprons are provided.)
- Estimated time: about 10 to 20 minutes
- The date, time, and content are subject to change without notice.
- For guests staying at the hotel only.
ACTIVITY List of Activities
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Harvest Moon Full Moon Observation Event
A starry sky guide will explain the beautifully shining moon and autumn night sky around the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
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Mid-Autumn Moonlight Yoga
A moment of relaxation for both body and mind as you soak up the power of the moon.
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Lounge Cruise Shima (Charter)
[Event Period]: May to October
Enjoy Ago Bay on a cruise plan exclusively for hotel guests, offering a lounge-like experience at sea. Choose from charter cruises or seasonal shared sailings to suit your stay.Find out more
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Ago Bay Sightseeing Cruise "Marine Cab" (Shared Cruise)
[Event Period] November to April ※Seasonal operation with shared rides
Enjoy the scenic views and the refreshing breeze of Ago Bay.Find out more
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Lounge Cruise Shima (Shared Cruise)
[Event Period] May to October ※Seasonal event
Shared operation
Enjoy the scenic views and the refreshing breeze of Ago Bay.Find out more
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Facility tour
Approximately a 40-minute historical experience.
Hotel staff will guide you through the hotel’s history, the venue of the Ise-Shima Summit, and the masterpiece "No Asobi" by painter Tsuguharu Foujita.
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Stargazing Event
Lose yourself in the night sky over Kashikojima.
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Relaxation Yoga
Morning time to refresh your mind and body. Relaxing yoga experience
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Relaxation Stretch
Start your day refreshed by taking a deep breath and relaxing your body.
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Rental bicycles (with electric assist)
Explore Shima at a relaxed pace on an electric-assist bicycle. Enjoy the ever-changing scenery unique to cycling with ease.
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Play Piano
You can enjoy playing the piano freely and spend a relaxing time.
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Play space (game rental)
We have playing cards, chess, Othello, board games, Go, Shogi, and more. We also have playmats available for young children.
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Table Tennis Room
We offer a table tennis room perfect for families and groups to enjoy. Refresh your body with a game of table tennis.
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Magic Hour and Stargazing
Experience the dramatic beauty of the sky at sunset.
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Caricature Illustration
A caricature capturing your travel and hotel stay memories in a single portrait
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Garden stroll
A natural walking path connecting the three buildings within Shima Kanko Hotel.
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Yokkaichi Banko Pottery Painting Experience
Painting experience by "Suigetsu Touen," the creator of the ceremonial sake cup used at the Ise-Shima Summit toast.
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Bag charm crafted with a pearl and abalone shell plate
We create charms by combining plates thinly processed from pearls and abalone.
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Experience making a pair of rocks from Ise cypress
Using Ise cypress wood, the craftsmen cut out the Meoto Iwa (Husband and Wife Rocks) with a coping saw and then polished them beautifully with sandpaper to finish them off.
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"Bird call" made from a Japanese winterberry tree
We will create a "bird call" that produces sounds like birds chirping.
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Chopsticks and chopstick rests made from wood from Ise Forest
Chopstick making using six types of wood, including Ise cypress, zelkova, and horse chestnut.
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Mini Zodiac Crafting with Ise Hinoki Pine
We create zodiac decorations made from Ise cypress.
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Mini Kagami Mochi Making with Ise Hinoki
We craft the essential New Year's decoration, kagami mochi, using Ise cypress.
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Ise Katagami Making
<Mie Traditional Crafts Experience> Carve stencils to dye postcards, money envelopes, and notebooks.
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Biscuit Necklace Made from Owase Hinoki
By layering and combining various designs, you can create a unique biscuit necklace. The color will deepen with extended use.
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Biscuit Necklace Made from Owase Hinoki
By layering and combining various designs, you can create a unique biscuit necklace. The color will deepen with extended use.
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Kokedama Making
Healing Green Art "Kokedama Making" Experience
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Moss Terrarium Experience
Create a miniature garden inside the glass using colored sand and moss
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Herbarium Making
Create your own original herbarium
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Kumiko Workshop
Experience the charm of Japan’s traditional woodworking technique, Kumiko
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Ise Ittobori carving
<Mie Traditional Craft Experience> Enjoy carving and painting the zodiac dragon using the Ittobori technique.
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Ise Netsuke Experience
<Mie traditional craft experience> Polish wood to create a small lotus root netsuke.
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Golf
Reservation required
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Ago-Bay Fishing
A boatman well-versed in Ago-Bay will guide you.
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