(Incense crafting experience: Beginner level) Learn from current artisans of a manufacturer preserving the traditional hand-crafting process. In a town of incense that has been around since the Edo period (1603-1867), experience part of the production process of scent-making, Awaji Island's traditional industry, while hearing a lecture!
Join a valuable hands-on activity: Visit a fragrance producer that has long protected a hand-crafting tradition; learn about the history of incense-stick making on Awaji Island, scents from a koshi scent meister, and the production process; then, experience part of the production process while hearing a lecture from a veteran.
Infomation
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- (2 people) 1 group only
- Participation Restrictions
- (6 people) 1 group only
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Awaji Baikundou, Ei Factor
2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture - Tour Schedule
- Learn about the history of incense-stick making on Awaji Island and about scents from a koshi (producer) (20 minutes). Tour the traditional incense production process at the Ei Factory (10 minutes). Incense crafting experience (Bon-ita board cutting/Arrangement)(10 minutes)
- Required Time
- 40 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- The parking lot is located directly to the right (across from the Awaji Sunset Line) as viewed from the Awaji Baikundou Ei Factory. It can accommodate about 10 vehicles, including large buses. 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
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