Beyond sightseeing — experience everyday life in Japan through local people, handmade crafts, and heartfelt hospitality.
Torch LLC, based in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has launched a new cultural experience through its inbound tourism brand, Torch Experience Ise.
The new program offers international visitors something different from traditional sightseeing—a "Little Homestay Experience", where guests spend time in a small local atelier, enjoy Japanese tea and sweets, meet local people, and create a handmade hair accessory using authentic antique kimono fabrics.
Reservations open on August 8, 2026.
Experience Japan Beyond the Tourist Trail
As more international travelers seek authentic local experiences instead of simply visiting famous landmarks, Torch Experience Ise invites guests into a quiet neighborhood just seven minutes on foot from Ujiyamada Station.
There are no crowds.
No tour buses.
No commercial attractions.
Instead, guests are welcomed into a small local atelier where they can slow down, share conversations over tea, and experience a side of Japan rarely found in guidebooks.
More Than a Craft Workshop
The experience is not simply about making a hair accessory.
It is about spending time with local people.
Learning the stories behind antique kimono.
Touching fabrics that have been carefully preserved for generations.
Many of the kimono fabrics used are over 100 years old.
Every guest creates a one-of-a-kind keepsake while discovering Japanese traditions through conversation and craftsmanship.
A Little Homestay Experience
Guests often say they feel less like tourists and more like they are visiting a Japanese family.
The atmosphere is relaxed, personal, and unhurried.
Japanese tea and seasonal sweets are served during the experience, encouraging natural conversation and cultural exchange.
Our English may not be perfect, but we welcome every guest with warmth, kindness, and genuine Japanese hospitality.
Experience Includes
Private cultural experience
Handmade hair accessory using authentic antique kimono fabrics
Antique fabrics, many over 100 years old
Japanese tea and seasonal sweets
English-friendly support
Complimentary pickup within Ise City
Beginner-friendly
Optional complimentary yukata to wear during the experience
About Torch Experience Ise
Torch Experience Ise is an inbound tourism brand operated by Torch LLC in Ise, Japan.
The brand creates private experiences that connect international visitors with Japanese culture through local people, traditional craftsmanship, photography, kimono experiences, and everyday life.
Rather than simply showing Japan, Torch Experience Ise hopes to help guests truly experience it.
Reservations
Reservations open August 8, 2026.
For available dates, pricing, and reservations, please visit our Instagram or Airbnb Experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ise.
Experience Information
Experience Name Kimono Hair Accessory Workshop
Location Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Duration Approximately 75 minutes
Languages English and Japanese
Transportation Complimentary pickup and drop-off within Ise City
Participants International travelers and anyone interested in Japanese culture and traditional crafts
Company Information
Company Torch LLC
Brand Torch Experience Ise
Head Office Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Business Planning and operating cultural experiences for international travelers, photography services, and tourism-related activities.
For International Visitors
Our English isn't perfect, but we truly enjoy meeting people from around the world.
We'll do our very best to make your day in Ise comfortable, memorable, and full of wonderful moments.
Every guest is welcomed with sincerity, kindness, and genuine Japanese hospitality.
Reservations
All experiences are by reservation only.
For full experience details, availability, and reservations, please visit our Instagram.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ise.
📧 Reservations Book instantly through Airbnb if your preferred date is available. If not, please send us a DM on Instagram.
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To Japan Beyond Tourist Spots: Launching a Cultural Experience Service Like a "Little Homestay" for International Visitors.
torch LLC (Head Office: Ise City, Mie Prefecture) will launch a cultural experience, akin to a "Little Homestay," designed for international visitors under its inbound tourism brand "Torch Experience Ise," starting August 8, 2026.
The venue is a small atelier located in a residential area approximately a 7-minute walk from Ujiyamada Station.
Instead of tourist facilities, guests will enjoy crafting hair accessories using antique kimono fabrics over 100 years old, while sharing Japanese tea and sweets in a local, everyday setting.
With an increasing number of international travelers seeking to interact with local residents and experience the daily life of a region, rather than just visiting famous tourist destinations, Torch Experience Ise proposes a new cultural experience that turns "time spent in the community" itself into a travel memory.
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[Inquiries] Official Instagram: @torch_experience_ise Email: torchkeiri@gmail.com
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: サービス開始
- Organizations: Torch Experience Ise