Experience Hana Chozu flowers at Oshijo!

You can create it with your favorite flowers, and English guidance is also available! ♪

2H ￥8,000～ Nature Culture Recommendation

1H from Tokyo

Embark on a unique journey as you craft "Flower Hana Chozu" at Oshijo, a location featured in novels and movies♪ Choose your favorite flowers to create this art piece and capture a memorable photo with your creation! Join us for this exclusive experience you can only find here. For our international guests, we provide English-speaking guides. [What is Hana Chozu? ] It's a Hand Washbasin replaced with floating flowers.

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How to get there

【SET】
Meet with your guide at the Buratto Gyoda Tourist Product Center.

【Buy your favorite flowers】
Select and purchase your preferred flowers at a nearby flower shop.

【Creation experience】
Discover the art of crafting "Hana Chozu" at the Oshi Castle and capture a commemorative photo with your creation!

Due to the arrangements required for the Tour Guide,

please make your reservation at least five days in advance.

Profile

Gyoda Omotenashi Tourism Bureau：Norikazu Tomiyama

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition of ‘Hana Chozu,’ or flower hand-washing, quickly spread across the country. At this point, it’s safe to say that most travel enthusiasts are familiar with it. However, the ‘Hana Chozu’ in Gyoda is something truly unique. You’ll find it in about 100 different locations throughout the town – from Oshi Castle to shrines, shopping streets, and even private residences. Throughout the year, the town is adorned with a variety of colorful flowers, creating a picturesque ‘Hana Chozu’ town that’s a designated Japanese heritage site, the only one in Saitama Prefecture. Why not take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets, camera in hand, seeking out the historical Tabi-Shoes merchant houses and the ‘Hana Chozu’ spots?

Additionally, we’d like to introduce you to the art of making ‘Hana Chozu’ at Oshi Castle, one of the seven famous castles in the Kanto region. Challenge yourself to create a one-of-a-kind ‘Hana Chozu’ that promises to bring happiness to those who visit.

Address

2-1-8　Oshi, Gyoda City, Saitama 361-0077 Japan(Gyoda City Commerce and Industry Center 1F)

Access Information

6-minute walk from Gyodashi Station

Phone number

048-577-8442

Official URL

https://en.activityjapan.com/publish/review/6653

Business hours

10:00 AM or 1:30 PM
Please arrive at your reserved time, and be sure to allow ample time for your journey on the day of your visit.

Regular holidays and closed days

Closed Every Tuesday

Charges

Group 1: Set price at 8,000 JPY
Up to 4 individuals can join each group.

Parking Information

Parking is available, and reservations are not required.

Remarks

When a cancellation is made by the customer's convenience, please be aware that the following cancellation fees will apply:
Up to 2 days before the date of use: Free of charge.
1 day before the date of use, on the day of use, or in case of a no-show without prior notice: 100% of the fee.

Tourist route including this experience

Immerse Yourself in Nature and History with a Full-Day Gyoda Tour!

5-8H

A sightseeing course that tours around Gyoda City, a city with new attractions! Gyoda City, which is said to be the birthplace of place names in Saitama, has many historical resources and heritage. You can enjoy a day of experiencing Hana-Chozu (flower water ceremony) and Tabi (split-toe sock-like Shoes) in this historic town. You can take a commemorative photo with the colorful flower water and the historic Oshijo Castle. A retro town walk including a Tabi Shoes warehouse visit is included.

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