[SEKIYA RESORT] Make Your Own 'Lucky Souvenir'. Beppu's Traditional 'Bamboo Bell Making Experience' Begins
SEKIYA RESORT's 'Terrace Midoubaru' will launch a traditional Beppu 'bamboo bell making experience' from mid-April 2026. Guests can make their own bamboo bells and take them home as a memorable souvenir of their trip.
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SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) announced that it will launch a hands-on activity where guests can create their own 'Take-suzu' (bamboo bells), a traditional craft of Beppu, at its 'Terrace Midoubaru' facility starting from mid-April 2026.
Make Your Own Traditional Beppu 'Bamboo Bell'
Bamboo craftsmanship has been popular in Beppu since ancient times, evolving into daily tools and craft items. Bamboo bells are one such craft item born from this bamboo culture, characterized by the soft sound resonating within the bamboo and the rustic texture unique to natural materials. They are cherished as lucky charms that bring happiness and are now widely known as one of Beppu's representative souvenirs.
In this activity, our staff will carefully instruct guests step by step, allowing them to create bamboo bells with their own hands. By engaging in the hands-on process, guests can experience the background and charm of this craft, and gain a closer connection to the deeply rooted local culture.
A Gentle Experience to Enrich Your Journey
Through this experience, guests can engage with the traditional culture rooted in Beppu by finishing a bamboo bell with their own hands. The time spent immersed in this hands-on activity provides a moment to reset and brings a gentle pause to their journey.
The completed bamboo bell can be taken home, allowing guests to cherish the memories of their trip with its sound even after returning home. Additionally, this activity is scheduled before dinner, making it easy to incorporate into sightseeing or travel schedules. The view of Beppu town and Beppu Bay from Terrace Midoubaru, situated on a hill, combined with the refreshing breeze and the time spent making bamboo bells, will bring a pleasant lingering impression to the entire stay with its sound.
We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy a moment touching Beppu's unique culture.
SEKIYA RESORT Official Website here:
https://www.sekiyaresort.jp/
Terrace Midoubaru Reservations here:
https://beppu-midoubaru.jp/
■About SEKIYA RESORT
GALLERIA MIDOBARU, Terrace Midoubaru, Bettei Haruki
SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd., based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, builds on over 120 years of history in the accommodation business. Under the philosophy of 'brightening the world and people through travel,' it develops and operates ryokans, hotels, and new businesses.
Representative Director Taichiro Hayashi has pioneered a new style of accommodation in Beppu by opening 'Bettei Haruki,' a designer ryokan, free from the constraints of traditional hot spring ryokans. He has grown sales by over 30 times since joining the company, creating new value for the region.
Currently, the company operates three facilities in Beppu City: 'Bettei Haruki,' 'Terrace Midoubaru,' and 'GALLERIA MIDOBARU.' Each facility has a different concept and has gained support from many guests. 'GALLERIA MIDOBARU' has received domestic and international design awards, and 'Terrace Midoubaru' was selected as the top company among approximately 1,500 companies nationwide in the '5th Ryokan Koshien Grand Prix.'
Furthermore, it has been selected as a 'Best Company' in the 'Great Place to Work® Institute Japan' rankings.
Additionally, the company is engaged in new businesses such as the development, sales, and operation of the hotel condominium '100 Year Villa™' series, challenging to expand the value of travel itself.
SEKIYA RESORT will continue to create value that brightens people and the world through travel, while growing with the region.
■Company Overview
Company Name: SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd.
Representative: Taichiro Hayashi
Head Office Address: 5-57 Hottacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture 874-0831
Established: June 8, 1965
Business Activities: Operation of ryokans/hotels, ownership and management of real estate and ryokans/hotels, aquaculture, catering, etc.
Make Your Own Traditional Beppu 'Bamboo Bell'
Bamboo craftsmanship has been popular in Beppu since ancient times, evolving into daily tools and craft items. Bamboo bells are one such craft item born from this bamboo culture, characterized by the soft sound resonating within the bamboo and the rustic texture unique to natural materials. They are cherished as lucky charms that bring happiness and are now widely known as one of Beppu's representative souvenirs.
In this activity, our staff will carefully instruct guests step by step, allowing them to create bamboo bells with their own hands. By engaging in the hands-on process, guests can experience the background and charm of this craft, and gain a closer connection to the deeply rooted local culture.
A Gentle Experience to Enrich Your Journey
Through this experience, guests can engage with the traditional culture rooted in Beppu by finishing a bamboo bell with their own hands. The time spent immersed in this hands-on activity provides a moment to reset and brings a gentle pause to their journey.
The completed bamboo bell can be taken home, allowing guests to cherish the memories of their trip with its sound even after returning home. Additionally, this activity is scheduled before dinner, making it easy to incorporate into sightseeing or travel schedules. The view of Beppu town and Beppu Bay from Terrace Midoubaru, situated on a hill, combined with the refreshing breeze and the time spent making bamboo bells, will bring a pleasant lingering impression to the entire stay with its sound.
We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy a moment touching Beppu's unique culture.
SEKIYA RESORT Official Website here:
https://www.sekiyaresort.jp/
Terrace Midoubaru Reservations here:
https://beppu-midoubaru.jp/
■About SEKIYA RESORT
GALLERIA MIDOBARU, Terrace Midoubaru, Bettei Haruki
SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd., based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, builds on over 120 years of history in the accommodation business. Under the philosophy of 'brightening the world and people through travel,' it develops and operates ryokans, hotels, and new businesses.
Representative Director Taichiro Hayashi has pioneered a new style of accommodation in Beppu by opening 'Bettei Haruki,' a designer ryokan, free from the constraints of traditional hot spring ryokans. He has grown sales by over 30 times since joining the company, creating new value for the region.
Currently, the company operates three facilities in Beppu City: 'Bettei Haruki,' 'Terrace Midoubaru,' and 'GALLERIA MIDOBARU.' Each facility has a different concept and has gained support from many guests. 'GALLERIA MIDOBARU' has received domestic and international design awards, and 'Terrace Midoubaru' was selected as the top company among approximately 1,500 companies nationwide in the '5th Ryokan Koshien Grand Prix.'
Furthermore, it has been selected as a 'Best Company' in the 'Great Place to Work® Institute Japan' rankings.
Additionally, the company is engaged in new businesses such as the development, sales, and operation of the hotel condominium '100 Year Villa™' series, challenging to expand the value of travel itself.
SEKIYA RESORT will continue to create value that brightens people and the world through travel, while growing with the region.
■Company Overview
Company Name: SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd.
Representative: Taichiro Hayashi
Head Office Address: 5-57 Hottacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture 874-0831
Established: June 8, 1965
Business Activities: Operation of ryokans/hotels, ownership and management of real estate and ryokans/hotels, aquaculture, catering, etc.