A journey to Sabae, the mecca of glasses. Order a custom eyeglass straight from a craftsman
Mr. Narito Takeuchi is a glasses expert working at a frame factory for Sun Optical. He’s involved in making glasses from the very first design, and for everything from everyday dressy glasses to more artistic pairs. His work has been exhibited overseas and he has amassed a decent fan base. This activity allows you to order your very own personalized frames while talking to Mr. Takeuchi. Mr. Takeuchi is passionate about his craft, wanting nothing but to deliver his own glasses to people who want them. The activity allows you to enjoy a casual conversation with Mr. Takeuchi while you create your glasses together.
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Information
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 1 person
- Maximum Capacity
- 4 participants *However, only one order can be submitted. Up to three people can accompany you on the tour, for which there will be a charge of 1,300 yen per person payable on-site.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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SUN OPTICAL & Gallery
802-5 Sugimotocho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture - Open Period
- Year-round
- Closed Period
- See the website
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Reservations taken up to 10 minutes in advance
- Required Time Around
- Around 2 hours
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Universal accessibility
- Not accessible (due to unpaved roads)
- Parking
- Available
- Notes
- The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached or if weather conditions prevent the tour from taking place. If that is the case, our company will contact you the day before the event. In such instances, no refunds will be provided.
- Related websites
- https://craftinvitation.jp/workshop/sunoputical_orderframe/
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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