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Experience Private Washi Paper Mill Making in Ryozo
Visit the authentic washi making factory of RYOZO Yanase Paper Mill and get a deeper look into the world of washi making. The owners, Mr. and Ms. Yanase have years of experience and will give you knowledgeable instructions. Guests will get to tour the washi factory where they make paper fit for commercials products such as packaging for Japanese sweets. It is a rare opportunity to see such a factory. Afterwards with the instructions of Ms. Yanase, a traditional craftsman, guests will make a washi piece that is perfect as a tapestry. It is made using traditional techniques so it is a chance to experience authentic washi making.
Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour
A rare opportunity to see authentic knife making factories in the heart of the scenic Echizen area. Guests will also get to speak with real knife making craftsmen who dedicate their lives to making the world renown Echizen knives. For Japanese knife lovers, this is the perfect tour. For the tour, guests will get to check out amazing knife handles made at Yamaken Woodworks and then see how the blades are made at Ryuzen Hamono. Within the tour guests will also get to experience a part of the knife making process.
Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in a Lacquered Glass
Kubota Liquor Store is a long-established liquor store that was founded in 1914 (Taisho 3), and is the first place you should visit if you want to buy Fukui's local sake in Sabae. Here guests will get to taste locally made sakes in special lacquered glasses. Guests can try junmai sake, daiginjo sake, or both depending on the plan. Glasses for junmai sake have a wide opening so that you can enjoy the full flavor of junmai sake, whereas glasses for daiginjo sake have a slightly narrower opening to trap the aroma and has depth to its shape which is its characteristic. This experience is perfect for those who love sake as they will get in try local sake in a unique way.
Temples Silence Retreat - Speaking Monk Guided Tour
Discover the charm of rural Japan and enjoy a unique experience tailored for international travelers. Experience the serene atmosphere of a traditional temple as you are guided by an English-speaking temple priest. Quiet your mind and find inner peace through a cultural experience at a temple. This immersive journey will take you deep into the essence of rural Japanese life and foster a strong bond with rich traditions and customs. *The contents of the tour can be customized according to your wishes.
Private Making your Own Unique Sunglass in Sabae Fukui
Guests will get to learn about the lens making process at Inui Lens which produces high quality lenses. You will get to see the rarely seen behind the scenes of a lens making factory. You will then make your own sunglasses by fitting your favorite lenses into your own eyeglass frame (you'll need your own frame or you can purchase one at the store for an additional fee). There are more than 300 kinds of colors. You can make a one-of-a-kind sunglass that is suited to you. After the experience, take a break with a soft serve ice cream or a special coffee at the cafe in Lens Park!
Fukui Sake Brewery Tour and Traditional Craft Experience
Echizen chest of drawers is packed with Echizen ware, which has been designated as a Japanese heritage site as one of the ``Six Ancient Kilns of Japan,'' as well as local techniques such as Echizen lacquerware and Echizen cutlery. I changed the shape from the original chest of drawers to a box that holds my precious Echizen ware sake cups that I made myself. Also, by following the process of making local sake, you will surely fall in love with Echizen Sabae when you can connect all the stories of the chest of drawers, sake vessels, and local sake.
Private Countryside Tour from Echizen with Monk
Travel back in time to ancient dwellings and catch a glimpse of how people lived in the past. Then, visit a shrine steeped in history and pay homage to the 33 Kannon statues lined up in a row, and be captivated by the wonders of nature. Finally, take a stroll along the beautiful riverside promenade and listen to the music of nature as a gentle breeze blows through the air. Let the power of nature soothe your soul and experience a pleasant and healing journey. This enchanting cycling tour also offers the thrill of hidden suspension bridges. Cycling through the countryside will provide you with a fascinating rural experience that you cannot get in the big cities.
Private Woodworking and Lacquerware Session for Crafting Spoon
An experience where you can learn the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops, Hacoa and Shitsurindo and making your very own original lacquer spoon. Guests will get to see the process of making authentic Echizen lacquerware. Hacoa is a woodworking workshop that makes the base for many of the lacquerware craftsman in the area. Here you will get to see craftsman transform wooden blocks into commercial products. After viewing the workshop you will polish your own spoon and head over to Shitsurindo. Shitsurindo is a Echizen lacquerware workshop where craftsman paint lacquer. You will get to also see their workshop which is usually off limits. Here you will paint your spoon with lacquer.
Onigawara and Echizen Tiles Activity
Visitors can learn about the history of Echizen tiles, which have been used for a long time in Japan, a country prone to natural disasters, for their durability and safety, and see the inside of a factory, which is usually rarely seen. You can also make devil tiles, which have been attached to the edge of the roof to ward off evil spirits to protect the house and family since ancient times.
Private Art Craft Pottery Activity at Echizen
Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery. Soil that contains a lot of iron has a distinctive red-black color on its surface. This time we will take you to a workshop where Echizen ware is made. You can also view artworks by Taro Okamoto and others at the Echizen Ceramics Village, and learn about the history of Echizen ware at the Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum. Echizen Old Kiln Museum Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum is a museum that opened in 2017. In addition to the Echizen ware museum, there is also the ``Old Mizuno Family Residence,'' an old folk house from Fukui that was relocated, and a full-fledged tea room. Echizen Pottery Village A hands-on museum of Echizen ware. There are many works of art in the facility. Sometimes it's simple pottery for everyday use, sometimes it's a surprising work of art. Why not enjoy Echizen ware, which has many different faces, with all five senses?