Gujo Kanzarashi Festival 2026

Service Description

Step into the river and join the fascinating work of cleaning Koinobori (fabric carp) during Gujo Hachiman’s Winter Festival! With 450 years of dyeing history and the 15th-generation artisan, this is a unique day up close with Japanese craftspeople in the Water City on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. ◆Only 5 spots available! ◆Program – Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (We recommend staying overnight in town on January 19 to enjoy the special illuminations) 09:00 – Meeting at the bus stop “Gujo Hachiman Castle Town Plaza 郡上八幡城下町プラザ” 09:15 – Guided walk through the city center 10:00 – Watch the start of the Shinto ceremony blessing the artisans by the priests 11:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant 13:00 – Observe the first Koinobori wash from the riverbank 13:30 – Put on the provided waders and meet Mr. Watanabe, 15th-generation artisan, who will explain his creation process 14:00 – Your turn to wash a gigantic fabric carp in the cool 15:00 – Well-deserved coffee break 16:00 – Visit the artisan’s workshop 16:30 – End of the tour ◆Price Includes: ・Guided tour in French/English ・Lunch ・Wader rental ・Hands-on experience ◆Price Does Not Include: ・Travel to the meeting point ・Drinks or snacks IMPORTANT:　Due to technical limitations (wader sizes), children under 12, people with shoe size above EU 43 (French size) or waist size above 120cm **cannot participate**. ◆◆◆HOW TO BOOK◆◆◆ Please send your request by email to: secretsdartisans.info@gmail.com Copy/paste this template: ------------------------------------------------------ First Name: Last Name: Country: Phone Number: Number of Participants: Shoe Size: Allergies / Medical Conditions: --------------------------------------------------------- Cancellation & Refund Conditions: https://www.secretsdartisansjaponais.com/cgv