Incense Making Experience

Incense Making Experience

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

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)

You can also have fun with a beginner's round of Kumiko (incense guessing game)

Make a scented sachet to suit your own tastes

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)

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

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
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.
Related websites
https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/42
https://www.deep-exp.com/en/osaka/activity/197

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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