Come and Join Us in Nagoya's Unique Hands-on Experience

-"Spirit" and "Techniques" Passed Down from 300 Years Ago-
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Nagoya Karakuri Robot Experience

We introduce everyone in Japan and overseas the spirit and techniques of Karakuri (traditional mechanical puppet) – the pride of Nagoya’s traditional Japanese culture.
The presenters are experts in introducing the characteristics of Japanese culture and industries to our visitors from abroad. For over 10 years, we have been introducing Japanese culture and industries at international training institutions and private companies to more than 600 corporate owners and managers from all around the world.

Nagoya and the Karakuri Culture
The Karakuri technique was developed in the mid-17th century, during the period of peace and stability that came after a world of long warfare. During the festivals in Nagoya of that time, the festival parade floats were a large attraction. Every town prepared its own float and competed in float decoration contest and also competed in Karakuri Puppet mechanical sophistication contest. As a result, Nagoya became the center of Karakuri culture, and further developed as a manufacturing culture center, supporting the “Made in Japan” brand.
Tea-Serving doll
The most famous Zashiki Karakuri (Salon puppet) is the tea-serving puppet. In the Edo period, daimyo and wealthy merchants used to pride themselves in gaining popularity by entertaining visitors with these mechanical puppets. Behind the charming face of the puppet is the state-of-the-art technology, incorporated throughout the Karakuri puppet, which was developed some 300 years ago to entertain guests.
Karakuri doll and AI Robot Demonstration
The heart of hospitality to entertain guests is inherited from the tea-serving puppet invented 300 years ago to the modern day cutting-edge AI robot. After the demonstration, you can take part in an opportunity touch and move the puppets and robots with your own hands.
Karakuri doll and AI Robot Demonstration
The heart of hospitality to entertain guests is inherited from the tea-serving puppet invented 300 years ago to the modern day cutting-edge AI robot. After the demonstration, you can take part in an opportunity touch and move the puppets and robots with your own hands.
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Under the current Covid-19 pandemic, we are prepariing for new demonstration style which makes our guests feel safe as well as enjoyable.

Activity menu of hands-on experience

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(first half -20 minutes-)
Demonstration and Interaction with 
Tea serving Karakuri doll

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(second half -20 minutes-)
Dance, Sing, and Conversation with AI Robot

Highlights of our hands-on experience

See and play with both traditional Japanese robots and the latest AI robot. The traditional mechanical doll walks and carries a cup of green tea for you by using 300 years-old traditional technology. Your personal guide will explain to you how the wooden doll work without using any battery and sensor or other modern technology.  After enjoying the traditional doll, you will be surprised by seeing a cute AI robot that uses cutting-edge technologies. On your verbal command in English, the AI robot will sing and dance on a table and even take a photo of you.

*All courses are conducted as a private tour in English
*Taking pictures or filming during the performance are allowed

2 courses
of Karakuri Robot Experience
Which do you choose?

1. Premium course
which is conducted in traditional Japanese architecture and garden.
After the Karakuri demonstration, you are served with Matcha green tea
2. Casual course
which is conducted in a seminar room in downtown Nagoya
2. Casual course
which is conducted in a seminar room in downtown Nagoya
Reservation and Inquiry

 1. The premium course  
conducted in a traditional Japanese architecture & garden

Visit a traditional Japanese house in a quiet residential area of Nagoya. Enjoy the special demonstration of Karakuri doll & AI robot in a SUKIYA style architecture which is designed for tea ceremony.  After the demonstration, you are served with Matcha, powdered green tea while appreciating beautiful Japanese style garden and architecture.

◆Time Required 
60-80 minutes

◆Starting Time
①11:00am, ②1:00pm, ③2:00pm

◆Fee
4,000 yen for adults
   3,500 yen for college & high school student
   3,000 yen for 13 to 15 years old
   1,000 yen for 12 years old and under

◆Notes
・2 adults are minimum for this course
・Every Monday is closed
・The premium course may be closed upon the schedule of the museum.

Access
for the premium course

◆Demonstration & meeting place：
Tamesaburo Memorial Museum 
    (annex museum of Furukawa Art Museum)

Notes: For any inquiry, contact us by reservation form below. 
           Do not contact the museum directly.
◆Address: 2-50, Ikeshita, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
◆5-minute walk from Subway Ikeshita station
　　　(12 minutes from Nagoya station by subway)
See more about the demonstration site of the premium course
Entrance
SUKIYA-style architecture designed for tea-ceremony
Matcha green tea
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Tea serving doll
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SUKIYA style arichitecture
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Tea room & Alcove
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Matcha green tea
(image photo)
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 2. Casual course  
conducted in a meeting (seminar) room

  • Time Required: 60 minutes:（From gathering till dismissal）
  • Starting Time : ①11:00AM,  ②1:00PM,  ③3:00PM  
  • Fee: Adults 2,000 Yen (500 Yen for children under 16 years old)
  • Notes: No drink service after the demonstration

Access
for Casual course

Meeting Place for casual course
(Exit 5, Subway Fushimi station)

◆Meeting Place for casual course
In front of  Exit 5  of  Subway Fushimi station 
                             (Just 1 stop from Nagoya station by subway)

＊The demonstration site is a seminar room where is located in a 5-minute walk from the meeting place

Reservation Procedures

 Step.1 
Please send upon completing the reservation form below.
For inquiry also, fill in the reservation date tentatively and your question in the inquiry box.
 Step.2 
An automatic reply message will be sent to your mailbox
 Step.3 
When a reservation is available, an e-mail and a PayPal invoice will be sent to your mailbox within two days. Please complete the payment upon receiving the notification.
 Step.2 
An automatic reply message will be sent to your mailbox
Attention
Your reservation will only be completed when the payment is made through PayPal. If you are not familiar with PayPal, please feel free to contact us.

Those who come directly without a reservation will not be able to participate.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to fill out the form below.


Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 5 days before your reservation day: 100% of the fee will be charged.
Cancellation 2 days before your reservation day: 50% of the fee will be charged. 
Cancellation less than 2 days of your reservation day: 0% of the fee will be charged.

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