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Weave your own sanadahimo cord on a loom.
Discover Kudoyama’s history and culture through a hands-on sanadahimo weaving experience at Sanadahimo Workshop. Sanadahimo is a narrow woven cord made with warp and weft threads, known for its strength and resistance to stretching and twisting. Originally used to tie bundles, it later became valued for securing wooden boxes used to store tea ceremony utensils.
There are several theories about the name’s origin. One holds that it came to be called sanadahimo because Sanada Masayuki and his son Nobushige (Yukimura) made cords to earn a living while residing in Kudoyama.
The experience requires an advance reservation and uses a foot-operated loom with the threads already set up. You use the pedals to raise and lower the warp threads, passing the weft thread through to weave one row at a time. The process is simple but requires concentration, and watching the pattern gradually emerge is part of the fun. Once your sanadahimo is finished, metal fittings are attached so you can take it home—a fitting keepsake of your encounter with Kudoyama’s history.
Staff guide you through each step, making it easy to try even if it’s your first time
The cord gradually takes shape as you repeat the process of passing the weft thread through and alternating the pedals
Attach the metal fittings and secure them with a hammer to complete your very own sanadahimo
You can take your finished piece home right away as a memento of your visit to Kudoyama
Items made with sanadahimo, including keychains, are also available for purchase
The nostalgic exterior blends into Kudoyama’s townscape
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available on-site?
No.
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Are there coin-operated lockers?
No.
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Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms with flush toilets are available.
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Is there a smoking area?
No.
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How long does the experience take?
About 30–60 minutes per person. There are 2 looms, so 2 people can finish in the same amount of time.
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Can you accommodate groups?
Please contact us to discuss arrangements. This depends on the number of participants.
