Incense Making Experience
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Old Sakai Harbor flourished as an international trading city from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In addition to various commodities, precious aromatic woods and medicinal herbs were traded here and were introduced to the population through the cultured people of the time. The culture of incense continues to evolve as a local industry in Sakai, adding color to our daily lives. Come and find your own personal fragrance. [Itinerary] 1. Introduction to Sakai and the history of incense, 2. Introduction to the incense guessing game Kumiko. 3. Making scented sachets: Select your preferred incense from among flowery, fruity, and other types, and make a scented sachet. 4. Making inko (stamped incense) with the same ingredients used for incense. *You will make several types of small bits of incense in the shapes of cherry or plum blossoms, autumn leaves, hearts, etc.
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Enjoy Kumiko (incense guessing game), scented sachet-making, and stamped incense-making
You can also have fun with a beginner's round of Kumiko (incense guessing game)
Make a scented sachet to suit your own tastes
Select from among several types of incense and patterns on the bags to make a personalized scented sachet (image)
You can make your inko stamped incense in the shape of flowers and beloved characters as well
Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 5 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 10 participants
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Okuno Seimeido Headquarters *The venue might be changed to a nearby related facility, depending on the circumstances
6-2-15 Ichinocho Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- Closed on Thursdays. Closed during the Golden Week holiday, summer holiday, and New Year’s holiday.
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- From 10:00 a.m./From 2:00 p.m.
- Tour Schedule
- 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Meet up directly at the activity venue. 1. Introduction to Sakai and the history of incense, 2. Introduction to the incense guessing game Kumiko. 3. Making scented sachets: Select your preferred incense from among flowery, fruity, and other types, and make a scented sachet. 4. Making inko (stamped incense) with the same ingredients used for incense. *You will make several types of small bits of incense in the shapes of cherry or plum blossoms, autumn leaves, hearts, etc. Program ends after the activity
- Required Time
- Around 1–1.5 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- Some of the venues have stairs, steps, etc.
- Parking
- Unavailable (metered parking available nearby)
- Notes
- Please contact us if your group has 5 or more participants. After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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