Workshop Spots in Japan

  • Furano Cheese Workshop
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    4.0
    214 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Furano Nakago-ku

    The factory is a short drive from Furano station. Thete are chesse and ice cream making classes, try it.

  • Morioka Handi-Works Square
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    4.0
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    Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Tsunagi Oirino 64-102
    This facility is home to first-rate artisan groups who craft authentic handiworks every day. It consists of the industry revival center, the handi-works square, and the “magariya” zone. The handi-works square offers visitors a chance to craft various Morioka specialty products and hosts events as well, giving people a chance to observe artisans up close and try their hand at making their own items. The local cultural site “Nanbu Magariya” is a must-see as well. It’s about 20 minutes by car from the Morioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.

    We visited here on our way back from a local Onsen and it was very interesting. You can see how local cast iron teapots are made, make your own Japanese cookie and purchase handicrafts.

  • The Glass Studio in Otaru
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    4.5
    22 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Otarushi Mogami 2-16-16
    This glass workshop surrounded by nature in the foothills of Mt. Tenguyama, displays and sells works focusing on the glass craft artist Chiyoji Asahara. Visitors can also view the production of glass crafts, as well as experience glass blowing and a technique called sandblasting. The craft experience is popular, so reservations in advance are recommended.

    As I had time to kill while waiting for the bus I popped into this studio. Amazing stuff, pity I couldn’t see myself bring it back to Australia. Looking down at the guys working molten glass was very...

  • Mataichi Salt Works Kobo Tottan
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    4.0
    9 Reviews
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    Fukuoka Pref. Itoshimashi Shimakeya 3757
    "A salt factory located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture where products such as Mataichi salt are made. Visitors can see how salt is made and purchase a variety of goods, including salt pan boiled eggs; vaunted salt bread; and the ever popular ""Hanashio Pudding,"" sprinkled with salt. In addition, the facility also sells pork cutlet sandwiches and homemade sausage hot dogs together with coffee and seasonal fruit juices."

    またいちの塩のプリンといえば糸島名物です。 とろとろのプリンにカラメルと甘さを引き立てる塩が絶妙で人気ぐあるのも納得の味です。 取り寄せてまで食べたくなるプリンとも言われていますが、実際に食べてみるとそれも納得の味でした。

  • Ryukyu Glass Kirameki Kobo
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Onnason Yamada 3111
    This Ryukyu glass studio is located in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Visitors can watch the work of a group of craftsmen lead by Ikemiyagi Yoshio, a certified Traditional Craftsman of Okinawa Prefecture. Ikemiyagi was selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2014 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The workshop also offers Ryukyu glasswork experiences in which participants can make a variety of items from such as taru glasses, saucers, and flower vases from Ryukyu glass. Visitors can also view and purchase more than 500 pieces of Ryukyu glasswork, which makes a great souvenir.

    ルネッサンスに宿泊中、雨だったので急遽連絡したところ飛び込みで受け入れて貰えました。 5歳の息子で不安もありましたが、親切な職人さんに優しく教えて頂き、写真をとるためのポージングやシャッターチャンスを作って下さいました。 本人もとても喜んで大事に使っています。 きらめき工房さんのガラスは気泡・波風のラインがとても美しいグラスで、空港でお土産のグラスが沢山並んでいるのを見ていた時も、主人が「やっぱり...

  • Curnontue
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    5.0
    13 Reviews
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    Gifu Takayama-shi Kiyomicho Makigahora 3154
    "The name of this smokehouse means something like ""How can this be so delicious?"" They make and sell dry sausages, ham, pork patties, and bacon made from Kagoshima Kurobuta pork produced by a veteran farm. The workshop is modeled after an old building in Franche-Comte's Jura area and the large smoke house has a flue at the center for use in smoking their meats. Their premium dried white cured sausage has a deep, distinctive flavor that many customers find addictive."

    お店に入るとまず最初に何種類かの燻製などをお茶付で試食させてくれます。天井にぶら下がっている白カビの熟成ソーセージが一番人気のよう。お値段はそこそこ張りますが、折角高山まで行ったなら寄ってみたいお店です。当日持ち帰るのなら大丈夫と思いますが、一泊の翌日帰りだった自分は日付指定で冷蔵便で宅配してもらいました。白カビの熟成ソーセージ、最高に美味しかったです。

  • Nagamachi Yuzen Kan
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Kanazawa-shi Nagamachi 2-6-16
    This Kaga Yuzen dyeing studio is operated by Chibeni, a dyer established some 200 years ago during the early Edo period. Here visitors can see a variety of Kaga Yuzen kimono and other craft articles made by Ikko Teranishi, the seventh head of a Kaga Yuzen dyeing family; in addition, visitors can also try actual Yuzen dyeing themselves. The facility also has a shop where you can purchase original and exclusive Yuzen-dyed items.

    The exhibits may seem faded and old, but they show an age old tradition and beauty that is the very essence of Japan. The silks are beautiful.

  • Mineya Kobo
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
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    Okinawa Ishigaki-shi Arakawa 1129-2
    This handweaving studio, which is the founding manufacturer of Yaeyama Jofu, Yaeyama Minsa and Hanaori Minsa, carries a full selection of fabrics, half and double-width obi sashes, and other items.made from traditional textiles of Ishigaki Island. The studio makes a variety of products suited to today's modern lifestyle that take advantage of the light weight and high durability of sashes made from minsa textiles, including handbags, table centerpieces, shop curtains, and business card cases. The workshop is especially proud of their fukei-ori, which depict the color of the ocean around Ishigaki Island in textiles made using traditional techniques to the fullest. The studio also offers loom weaving and vegetable dyeing experiences. Visitors can also watch the professional weavers at work.

    ツアーの人で賑わっています。みんさー織の商品を始め、色々なお土産を買う事の出来る場所になっています。夕食の順番待ちの時間に売店でお土産を購入しました。

  • Tetsupro Bolta Kobo
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Muroranshi Wanishichou 1-32-6
    A workshop which makes and sells Bolta figures located a six minute walk from JR Wanishi Station. Bolta figures are made from nuts and bolts in the steal town of Muroran City. Here you can see all manner of Bolta figures and watch workers making the figures in the workshop area. Over 100 varieties of Bolta figures are available for sale in the shop area, including figures modeled after Warring States period samurai, steam engines, and biplanes. There are also classes where you can make your own Bolta figure.

    どれもコミカルなデザインで可愛くて集めたくなります。商品は最高に良いですが、工房のスタッフ方の当たり外れがありました。閉店数分前に行ったのが悪かったのですが(一応、事前に電話連絡はしてありました…)、片付けたから売れないの様な事を言われました。片づけたと言っても、商品に布を掛けただけでしたが…結局、別な方が対応してくれて、希望の物は買えましたが、ちょっと残念な対応だったかなと思います。変わって対応...

  • Budo-Kobo Wine Glass Hall
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    3.5
    12 Reviews
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    Yamanashi Pref. Koushushi Katsunumachoukyusoku 1709
    With a rich array of natural gemstones and glass accessories like wine glasses, the Budo-kobo Wine Glass Hall includes the Grape Museum with a collection of glasses and grape-related items, and a hands-on workshop where you can make original items. It is popular for various hands-on activities, like grinder experience (using a rooter to grind glass and draw a picture,) glass picture experience (painting glass with acrylic paints,) and the handmade accessory experience (choosing from a sample and then putting the parts together.)

    ぶどうツアーで立ち寄りました。ガラス製品メインのお土産屋さんです。 食品などのお土産も多少おいてありました。また隣にぶどう販売店もあります。 ワイングラス館という名前ですがワイングラス自体はそんなに種類置いておらず、普通のグラスが大半でしたので、がっつりワイングラスを選びたい方には不向きです。 個人としてはいろいろと見て回れて楽しかったです。

  • Yubiningyo Shokichi
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Tokyo Taito-ku Yanaka 3-2-6

    千代田線千駄木駅から徒歩3分ほどの住宅街の一軒家です。上演時間は有りますが、3人集まれば随時上演。上演時間は、30分。演目は、ショートショートで11演目です。童心に帰って笑えます。

  • Adashino Mayu-mura
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Ukyo-ku Sagatoriimotoadashinocho 12-11
    A specialty mayu-doll (cocoon doll) shop in Adashino. Along with selling adorable dolls made from cocoons they also have classes and workshops on how to make your own and this is a popular school trip location. They have a wide variety of products, all of which are cocoon dolls. Come immerse yourself in a fairytale with dolls that represent the past and present.

    繭で作った土産物売場ですね、若い女性には人気出そうな場所だが・・・とても「良い」とは感じられない場所でした。いま今出来た土産物屋さんみたいで・・・以前は無かった・・・。爺さんにはどこが良いのかさっぱり・・・

  • Japacheese asahikawa
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi 7 Jodori 7-33-69

    加藤農場さんから取り寄せたミルクで、買物公園にある工房兼ショップで作られるチェダーチーズはとても優しいお味です。 外側をあぶって食べると何とも言えない美味しさ! チェダリングしているところを見学させていただきました! とても誠実なご主人さんと奥様二人で経営されている素敵なショップです。

  • Ruri Iori
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    3.0
    7 Reviews
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    Nagasaki Nagasaki-shi Matsugaemachi 5-11

    とても楽しい吹きガラス体験ができました! 次は別の体験コースを選びたいと思います! 他の方がおっしゃる従業員の態度の悪さなど皆無でしたので安心して遊びに行けると思いました! 一応すこし気になりましたのでGoogleMAPのクチコミを見てみましたが、評価も大変よく安心できました。 不安な方は他のクチコミサイトでお調べになった方が確実です。 吹きガラス体験最高でした!!

  • Daimonya
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Fujitsukamachi 124-2
    This store is located approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the JR Takasaki Station, or approximately 20 minutes from the Kan-etsu Expressway Takasaki Interchange. Foremost Daruma producer in the country, and located in Takasaki City, this store makes and sells Takasaki Daruma. It produces various types and sizes of handmade Daruma, from Fuku Daruma to Maneki Neko-shaped Daruma, in huge quantities. Apart from a few certain varieties, it is possible to have names printed on the Daruma, and while the workshop is usually off-limits to the public, there are also original eyebrow and beard-drawing experience events available. (A reservation is required.)

    I alway order a year end becouse III present for my relative. Daruma is wish our will or hope and evrything with write Darumas right eye. When your wish is granted you can write Darumas left eye.

  • Notojima Glass Studio
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Ishikawa Pref. Nanaoshi Notojimakoudamachi 122-53
    A glass studio that's a part of the Roadside Station Notojima in Koda-machi, Notojima, Nanao City. They produce glass works including their own original heat resistant Tainetsu Yohen Glass, which has a texture similar to porcelain. In the attached shop they have glass products from various creators and they also offer glass workshops including glass blowing and sand blasting.

    風鈴作りを体験しました。 予約は不要で、ほぼ待つこともなし。 手袋やエプロンは貸してもらえるので、服装を気にすることもありません。 形や色など決めると職人さんが熱したガラスの塊を持ってきてくれて、アドバイス通りに息を吹き込みます。 10分程で形が出来ました。 冷ます必要があるので、当日持ち帰りはできませんが有料で宅配してくれます。

  • Azumino Glass Studio
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Toyoshinaminamihotaka 5076-17
    Located in Toyoshinaminamihotaka of Azumino City, this Azumino Glass Workshop allows you to observe the creation process directly as well as purchase products. You can also try your hand at glassblowing, and there’s also a ceramics painting workshop aimed at groups and a seasonal experience limited to the Golden Week holiday, among other programs.

    町と多摩美の協力で発足したガラス工房。 作品販売もしていますが、吹きガラス体験もあります。体験は確か中学生以上対象だったかと。 一輪挿しや、グラス、クリーマーなどの種類と、組み込む色ガラスを選べます。 指導してくれるスタッフは若く、多摩美の学生さんかもしれませんが元気よく気持ちが良いです。 出来上がりを数日後に取りに行くか、送料追加で郵送になるので複数人で遠方の方は発送先を1箇所にまとめるのがオス...

  • Terubozu
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Kagoshima Oshima-gun Yamatoson Kuninao 73
    This log cabin-style building facing the Kuninao Coast is both a cafe and plant-based dyeing shop. You can taste the specialties of Yamato Village in an atmosphere where you can fully feel the slower atmosphere of the island. You can also enjoy the taste of nature as the vegetables used in the dishes are from their organic home-grown vegetable garden. The owner is an artist who has had a solo exhibition in New York, and the shop offers dyeing experiences besides exhibiting and selling a variety of plant-based dyed products.

    座敷席もあり子連れでも大丈夫ですが、量が少ないのでオススメしません。一人でやられているようで、デザートを食べに行くならいいと思います。

  • Tombodama Glass Beadmaking Workshop
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Ito-shi Omurokogen 3-653
    This workshop is a three-minute walk from the Risokyo Higashiguchi Bus Stop, a 20-minute bus ride from Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu-Kyuko Line. Exhibits explore the long history of glass beadmaking and in the attached workshop they hold classes where you can make your own original glass beads. During the classes you will be individually and patiently led by an instructor in the art of beadmaking making this a safe and fun experience for everyone from children to adults. In the shop you'll find necklaces and earrings made with their original beads.

    大室山の麓にあるセラヴィリゾート泉郷 ホテルアンビエント伊豆高原に宿泊したので、そのお向かいにあるトンボ玉工芸館さんにお邪魔しました。 お花がたくさん咲いている美しいお庭を入っていくと、工房があります。夏に付けるピアスが欲しくて、売店で見せて頂きましたが種類の多さに驚きました! トンボ玉はとても歴史があるそうで、工房館では古代玉の展示を見ることも出来るそうです。 とても丁寧に説明していただき、興味...

  • Higeta Indigo Dyeing Studio
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    4.5
    3 Reviews
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    Tochigi Haga-gun Mashikomachi Jonaizaka 1
    "An indigo dyeing shop that has been in business since the late 1700s. Traditional indigo and vegetable dyeing techniques are said to have once accounted for 80% of the clothing worn by the public. Here those techniques have been handed down to the present day. Popularly known as ""Japan Blue,"" indigo and its traditional dyeing methods are highly regarded around the world. The 200-year-old thatched house epitomizes Mashiko's townscape, and the 72 indigo vats arrayed inside are a sight to see. Both the building and the vats are registered as prefectural Tangible Cultural Properties."

    お盆休み中だったので、実作業は見られませんでしたが、作業場を見させてもらえます。 次回は作業をしている様子を見にいきたいです。

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