TRADITION &
CULTURE
Connecting travelers with the local community — Learning about local traditional crafts and culture
We regularly offer “koto-experience” services that allow guests to explore the traditional culture of the region, connecting travelers with the local community and making their travels all the more enjoyable through experiences that expose them to the traditional culture and values unique to the region.
Craft Experience
We provide handmade kits for making traditional, cultural crafts that you can try at any time during your stay or at home. We recommend these as a souvenir or a memento of your trip in discovering the charms of Tokyo. You can try it at your convenience.
■ Hotel Event
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EventGRANVISTA Candle Night 2026: A Refreshing Summer with Washi Glow
Date & Time: July 4 (Sat), 2026, 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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EventINTERGATE Local Relation @Tokyo — A Week of Fragrant Japanese Tea and Traditional Sweets —
Period: May 18 (Mon) – May 24 (Sun), 2026
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EventGuided Walking Tour ―Feel the History and Culture of Tokyo―
Dates: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month
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EventSpecial Event: An Evening of Edo Spirit – Sumo & Chanko-nabe
Date & Time: April 4 (Sat), 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
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EventGuided Walking Tour －Feel the History and Culture of Tokyo－
Dates/2nd and 4th Sunday
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WorkshopThe Art of Kabuki Lettering: A Lucky Greeting Card Workshop
Date & Time: January 10 (Sat), 2026 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
MOVIE
Local Charm Discovery Channel — Let’s go to a journey to discover local attractions!
The “Local Charm Discovery Channel” introducing the traditional culture of each region is available on the official Youtube channel of GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts. The videos focus on the traditional culture passed down in each region, with people engaged in traditional industries sharing their cultural history, their passion for crafts, as well as their deepest thoughts about tradition and culture.
Kumiko Design Advanced, Precision Technology / Hideo Yamakawa, Yamakawa Tategu
Kumiko Design is a unique Japanese traditional craft imbued with high technology and delicate design.
Kumiko Design craftsman, Hideo Yamakawa of Yamakawa Tategu Ltd., will introduce the beauty and craftsmanship of Kumiko Design.
