Hiroshima: Learn Hyakunin Isshu Traditional Card Game

Experience Hyakunin Isshu, a traditional Japanese poetry card game. Learn the history and meaning behind the cards while enjoying a fun and beginner-friendly karuta workshop with friends and family.
Experience the traditional Japanese culture of Hyakunin Isshu at a cultural workshop located in the center of Hiroshima.
The venue is within walking distance of the Peace Memorial Park and Okonomimura, making it easy to join during your sightseeing trip.

After arriving, you will first learn about the history of Hyakunin Isshu and the tradition of classical Japanese waka poetry that has been loved in Japan for centuries.
Your guide will explain how the card game was created and how it became part of Japanese culture, education, and entertainment.

Next, you will learn about the meaning behind the poems written on the cards and discover the beauty of traditional Japanese expressions.
The rules of the karuta game will also be explained in a simple and beginner-friendly way, so even guests with no Japanese knowledge can comfortably enjoy the experience.

After the introduction, you will enjoy an authentic Hyakunin Isshu karuta game together.
Play with friends and family while experiencing a unique part of Japanese culture and traditional Japanese sensitivity.

Japanese tea will also be served during the workshop.
Relax in a calm atmosphere while enjoying this traditional cultural experience.

The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes.

This is a small-group cultural workshop, allowing you to enjoy the experience at your own pace in a relaxed environment.

Schedule

0:00 | Meet at the venue
Meet near the Peace Memorial Park and Okonomimura area and learn about Hyakunin Isshu and traditional Japanese poetry culture.

0:10 | Introduction to the history of Hyakunin Isshu
Learn about the origins of the card game and its connection to Japanese culture.

0:20 | Karuta game rules explanation
A beginner-friendly explanation of how to play and understand the cards.

0:30 | Hyakunin Isshu game experience
Enjoy playing the traditional karuta game together.

1:20 | Relax with Japanese tea
Enjoy a peaceful moment with Japanese tea.

1:30 | End of experience
Staff will warmly see you off at the end of the workshop.

Discover the beauty of Japanese poetry and language through this calm and enjoyable cultural experience.

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