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Ages of participation: 15 to 100 years old；Estimated time: Approximately 30 minutes.；Minimum number of participants: 2

【GEMBA Monozukuri Expo 2023】Tour a Sanada-himo factory that boasts over 70% of the national market share!

Japan-Ishikawa , Komatsu

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:1 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date

Learn everything about Sanada-himo!
Learn how to tie knots from a pro!
Witness the moment Sanada-himo is created

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

Product Info

The secret behind Sumiya's Sanada-himo, loved across the country Sanada-himo has been cherished by people for a long time, used for tying luggage and hanging heavy objects, thanks to its characteristics of being difficult to stretch and easy to retie. Not only has it been used continuously since the era of Sen no Rikyu to tie wooden boxes for tea ceremony utensils, but it has also recently gained popularity as shoelaces for running shoes due to its ease of tying. In this program, you can tour the factory of Orimoto Sumiya, which boasts over 50% of the Sanada-himo market share. You can see, learn, and experience firsthand how Sanada-himo—which you rarely see or touch—is woven, and discover the reason why Sumiya's Sanada-himo is loved nationwide.
Learn everything about Sanada-himo!
Many people may have heard the name Sanada-himo, but most probably do not know what kind of characteristics this cord has or what history it has followed. Orimoto Sumiya's Sanada-himo is used in various situations, such as bottle tags for local sake breweries and as straps for school backpacks. While touring the factory, please try to uncover the secrets of such beautiful and durable Sanada-himo.
Learn how to tie knots from a pro!
A professional craftsman will teach you how to tie knots, such as the 'hidari-shiho-gake' (left four-way knot) often used with Sanada-himo. Even if you find it difficult to grasp the technique from images or videos, the craftsman will teach you directly and carefully, so you will surely be able to master it. It is sure to be useful in various scenes, such as when tying gift boxes or packing fragile items!
Witness the moment Sanada-himo is created
Orimoto Sumiya specializes in weaving Sanada-himo in Komatsu City, one of Japan's leading textile production areas. Sanada-himo, often called the thinnest textile in the world, is woven by placing multiple types of cords on a single machine simultaneously due to its thinness. Please observe how colorful and beautifully patterned cords are woven all at once, and compare it with other textile factories. You can also purchase Sanada-himo cut into small pieces at the factory. Be sure to pick some up.

Purchase Notice

Important notes regarding course participation:

- Junior high school students may participate if accompanied by a guardian. - There are dangerous areas inside the factory, so please be sure to follow the instructions of the staff. - Photography is prohibited inside the factory.

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Admission fee

Reminders

Ages of participation: 15 to 100 years old
Estimated time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: 77-1 Kodera-machi Ko, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-0806

Address: 77-1 Kodera-machi Ko, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-0806

How to Get There

・Meeting Time: Please arrive before the scheduled start time. ・Meeting Point: Orimoto Sumiya Sanada-himo Factory

Experience Location

Location Name: 77-1 Kodera-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-0806

Address: 77-1 Kodera-cho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-0806

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
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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