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[Incense making experience] Around 70% of Japan's incense is made here! In a town known for aromas since the Edo period, learn from a scent meister about the history and the basics of fragrances. After learning everything you need to know, you will get to choose a fragrance and shape to make your own original incense stick
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Visit the factory where incense is still hand-made using traditional methods, learn from a master (called a Koushi) about fragrance, production methods and the history of incense on Awaji Island, then make your own original incense stick. It will make a perfect souvenir of your trip, too!
Infomation
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- (2 people: age 5 years old or over) limited to 1 group
- Participation Restrictions
- (6 people: age 5 years old or over) limited to 1 group
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Awaji Baikundou, Ei Factory
2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Open Period Closed on certain days - Tour Schedule
- Watch the process of incense being produced by traditional techniques at Awaji Baikundou Ei Factory (30 minutes); Learn about fragrance and the history of incense from a Koushi (master) and experience making incense sticks (80 minutes)
- Required Time
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- There is parking for around 10 vehicles (large buses can be accommodated) across the road from Awaji Baikundou Ei Factory on the right side (over the Awaji Sunset Line). Only one car can be parked on the left side of the factory (on a slope).
- Related websites
- https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/taiken/detail.php?id=50
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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