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[Experience scented bag-crafting] Producer of 70% of Japan's incense sticks! In a town known for aromas since the Edo period, learn from a scent meister about the history and the basics of fragrances. Craft a scented pouch of your liking with the knowledge of scents you gain from a fragrance producer that has long protected this hand-crafting tradition
Visit a fragrance producer founded in 1905 that has long protected a hand-crafting tradition. Learn about the history of incense-stick making on Awaji Island and about scents from a Koshi scent meister and the production process, then experience a crafting activity where you craft an original scented bag.
Infomation
- Minimum Number of Passengers
- 2 participants
- Maximum Capacity
- 6 participants
- Participation Restriction
-
Available for those 5 years old or over
Meeting and Exchange Areas Awaji Baikundou, Ei Factory
2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture - Open Period
- Closed on certain days
- Tour Schedule
- Observe the traditional incense-stick-making process inside Awaji Baikundou's Ei Factory. Learn about scents and their history from a Koshi producer, then join a scented bag-making activity (50 minutes).
- Required Time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Parking
- From Awaji Baikundou's Ei Factory (across from the Awaji Sunset Line), there is a parking lot to the right that can fit around 10 vehicles (a large bus can also park here). Parking on the left side of the factory is restricted to only one vehicle.
- Related websites
- https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/taiken/detail.php?id=50
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