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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
-Explore Satake Glass, a historic glass studio in a nationally registered cultural property, and watch skilled artisans create glass rods and beads.
-Try hands-on techniques by cutting glass rods—the essential material used in glass art.
-Craft your own original glass bead by melting glass over an open flame and shaping it with your own hands.
-Transform your handmade bead into a necklace, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake to take home.
-Visit Shinodamori Shrine, admire its sacred camphor tree, and receive a special blessing and purification from the chief priest. (not included for the option without the shrine blessing experience)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
[Important Notice] Guests without the shrine blessing experience: Meeting point: Satake Glass Studio, 2-11-30 Saiwai, Izumi City, Osaka 594-0005 Guests with the shrine blessing experience: Meeting point: Shinodamori Shrine, 1-11-47 Kuzunoha-cho, Izumi City, Osaka 594-0081
What to expect
Visit the local shrine and take part in the worship. The chief priest will personally offer prayers and purification for your health and happiness.
(This is Only for Shrine Bless Plan)
・Satake Glass Studio: Observation of the Production Process (20 mins)
Satake Glass is a long-established glass studio, at this historic studio (National Important Cultural Property), you can observe the glass rod production process up close. You will also have the chance to experience cutting glass rods under the guidance.
・Satake Glass Studio: Glass Bead Making (70 mins)
Melt glass rods to create your own glass bead, and design your own patterns on the molten bead.
Even beginners can enjoy, professional craftsmen will guide you through each step.
・Satake Glass Studio: Exhibition Viewing (15 mins)
While waiting for your glass bead to cool, you can visit the gallery area where various glass artworks are displayed. The works made by professional artisans, and available for purchase.
・Satake Glass Studio: Necklace Assembly (15 mins)
After your glass bead is ready, thread it with a cord to complete your necklace.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
- "Necklace making plan" does not include a shrine visit or blessing experience.
- "Necklace making plan" does not include a tour guide.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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