Incense making experience fee, consumption tax

Other expenses not specified, transportation costs

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 5 to 100 years old；Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing；Duration: Approximately 40 minutes；Minimum number of participants: 2

【Hyogo/Awaji】Learn from active craftsmen who preserve traditional handmade methods. Experience part of the production process of Awaji Island's traditional incense industry in a town that has continued since the Edo period.

Name: 【Hyogo/Awaji】Learn from active craftsmen who preserve traditional handmade methods. Experience part of the production process of Awaji Island's traditional incense industry in a town that has continued since the Edo period.
Brand: KKday
SKU: 561857

Japan-Hyogo , Kobe

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 hour(s)

Language(s): English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date

【Awaji Island, the birthplace of incense making: Ei】
【Coincidence? The History of Fragrance】
【Incense Manufacturing Process】

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Approximately 70% of domestically produced incense in Japan is made on Awaji Island. The Ei district, in particular, is home to many manufacturers, and you can smell the pleasant scent of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the '100 Soundscapes of Japan' by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer that has been preserving traditional handmade methods since its founding in 1905 (Meiji 38). Learn about the history of Awaji Island incense, knowledge of fragrances, and the manufacturing process from a 'Koushi' (incense master). This is a valuable experience where you can learn from and be lectured by veteran craftsmen while trying out parts of the production process yourself. At an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for about 70% of the domestic incense market, you will learn the basics of incense from a 'Koushi' (incense master), including the history of Awaji Island incense making, knowledge of fragrances, and traditional manufacturing processes. After that, you will receive a lecture from a veteran craftsman and experience part of the actual production process. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the craftsmen! *The experience includes 'Bonkiri' (tray cutting) and 'Namatsuke' (raw shaping).
【Awaji Island, the birthplace of incense making: Ei】
Ei, also known as Ei-ura, was the most prosperous port on Awaji Island, thriving with the shipping industry (maritime transport and commerce) since the early Edo period. However, in winter, the port was often closed due to seasonal winds, making work impossible. Men would leave their homes for about half a year to work elsewhere. Incense making began as a side job for women to cope with the winter season, supported by the climate conditions of Ei-ura and its advantageous location for importing raw materials and transporting finished products.
【Coincidence? The History of Fragrance】
According to the Nihon Shoki, in 595 AD, during the reign of Empress Suiko (aunt of Prince Shotoku), residents found a piece of wood washed up on the shore of Awaji Island and burned it casually. It emitted a fragrant scent, so they hurriedly pulled it from the fire and presented it to the Imperial Court. It is said that the Kannon statue at Horyu-ji Temple was carved from this fragrant wood. The fragrant wood is still cherished and enshrined as the deity of the Kareki Shrine.
【Incense Manufacturing Process】
① Mixing, Stirring, and Kneading Mix the ingredients according to the type of incense, and after stirring, knead them while strictly controlling temperature and humidity, adding dyes and water. *The base material for incense is powder from the bark of the 'Tabu' tree, a type of Lauraceae, mixed with various fragrant woods and spices. ② Making the 'Neridama' (Kneaded Ball) Form the mixture created in step ① into a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 30cm. This block-like mass is called a 'Neridama'. ③ Extrusion and Cutting Put the 'Neridama' into an extruder and push it through metal holes called 'Sugane' to make long string-like shapes. (Bonkiri: Tray cutting) Collect the string-like material on a tray and cut it using a bamboo spatula. ④ Shaping (Namatsuke: Raw shaping) Arrange the string-like material on a drying board without gaps, cut to the specified length (Dogiri: Body cutting), and straighten the shape. ⑤ Drying Move the drying board to a drying room and let the string-like material dry naturally in the west wind. Drying takes about 3-5 days. ⑥ Bundling and Packaging

Purchase Notice

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If severe weather such as a typhoon is expected on the day of the experience, we will contact you by the day before. If there is a possibility of this, the operator will contact you by the day before.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

There is a parking lot with space for approximately 10 cars (large buses can be parked) on the right side of the Awaji Baikundou Ei Factory (across the Awaji Sunset Line). Only one car can be parked on the left side of the factory (on a slope). If severe weather such as a typhoon is expected on the day of the experience, we will contact you the day before. If there is a possibility of this, the operator will contact you the day before. Cancellations will be accepted if the customer notifies us during business hours (9:00-17:00).

Includes/Excludes

Incense making experience fee, consumption tax

Other expenses not specified, transportation costs

Reminders

Participant age: 5 to 100 years old
Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes
Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: 2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-1531

Address: 2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-1531

How to Get There

・Meeting time: Please arrive at your scheduled reservation time. ・Meeting point: Awaji Baikundo Ei Factory

Experience Location

Location Name: 2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-1531

Address: 2738-2 Ei, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-1531

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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