This programme offers a chance to deepen your understanding of history and archaeological sites by travelling back in time to the Yayoi period BC. You will view precious artefacts unearthed at the Ikegami-Sone archaeological site while experiencing the crafting of jade magatama pendants and mirrors, symbols of power.

Approximately 2 hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
Start: Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center
2 to 6 people
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center

Meet your guide at the entrance to the Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

View the actual pillars of a large post-and-beam structure and a large hollowed-out well

See various valuable exhibits including the actual pillars from a large post-and-beam structure dating from the middle Yayoi period, excavated at the Ikegami-Sone archaeological site, and a large hollowed-out well.

Crafting jade magatama

Genuine jade, pre-shaped into a magatama form, will be provided for your polishing experience. Starting from a rough, dull state, polish it with a file to create a lustrous magatama.

Mirror Casting Experience

Pour a low-melting-point alloy into the mould and polish it with a sandpaper or abrasives to create a beautiful mirror finish.

Viewing exhibits of excavated artefacts and the ecosystem of Yayoi period

Tour conclusion at the Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center

Plan

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Jade magatama and mirror crafting workshop with a tour of authentic ancient historical sites

＜Includes＞
・Viewing of artefacts excavated from the Ikegami-Sone archaeological site within the museum and exhibition halls
・Magatama and mirror craft experience at Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center
・Magatama necklace and mirror decoration you made
・English speaking guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-030-1-PR

176.28USD～

Highlights

・Learn about and experience the history of the pre-Christian era Yayoi period
・Craft experiences with jade magatama and mirrors, symbols of power
・View artefacts such as creatures and tools excavated 2,000 years ago
・See the genuine ancient foundations and pillar bases

What's Included

・Viewing of artefacts excavated from the Ikegami-Sone archaeological site within the museum and exhibition halls
・Magatama and mirror craft experience at Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center
・Magatama necklace and mirror decoration you made
・English speaking guide

Meeting Place

Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center: Meet your guide at the entrance to the Ikegami Sone Yayoi Learning Center.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.