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Kobe Akoya Pearl Jewelry Making: Kitano Medium
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- Make your own Akoya pearl necklace, ear cuff or brooch and take it home the same day
- Pick high-quality Japanese Akoya pearls and fittings, then drill and assemble them yourself with dedicated machines
- Choose the Blue Pearl package for rare blue Akoya pearls, a Kobe pearl history talk, dessert and drink
- Craft inside Kitano Medium, the oldest Ijinkan in Kobe's Kitano district, and see its pearl workshop
- Follow illustrated instructions in English, Chinese and Korean, with staff on hand to help beginners
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Cultural Experiences
| Activity time | Morning, Afternoon |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Location | Indoor |
| Activity level | Beginner |
| Experience type | Jewelery making |
Product Info
What kind of place is Kitano Medium in Kobe?
Kitano Medium is a pearl house inside the oldest Ijinkan (former foreign residence) in Kobe's Kitano district, with over 135 years of history.
- Why pearls in Kobe: Kobe is a world-known center for processing and trading pearls, with a long pearl culture
- What you see: the pearl workshop and the historic building
- What you take home: a piece of Akoya pearl jewelry you made yourself, ready to wear the same day
- Where: in the Kitano Ijinkan area, about 15 minutes on foot from Sannomiya
How does Akoya pearl jewelry making at Kitano Medium work?
You turn natural Akoya pearls into one finished piece, doing every step yourself.
- Choose your piece: 1 necklace, ear cuff or brooch
- Pick your pearls: select the Akoya pearls and fittings you like
- Drill: drill the pearls with a dedicated machine
- Assemble: put the pearls and fittings together into your finished piece
- Help on hand: illustrated instructions in English, Chinese and Korean, with staff beside you, so first-timers can do it easily
Standard or Blue Pearl: which Kitano Medium package should I choose?
Both packages include admission, the full making process and 1 piece to take home; they differ in pearls, time and extras.
- Standard (about 30 minutes):
- Natural Japanese Akoya pearls
- Best if your Kobe schedule is tight and you want a quick hands-on session
- Blue Pearl (about 60 minutes):
- Rare blue Akoya pearls for a more premium piece
- An in-depth introduction to the history and culture of Kobe and its pearls
- A mini dessert and 1 drink, for a relaxed tea break inside the Ijinkan
Important Info
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Children aged 5 and under are not eligible to participate.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Pearl Museum Kitano Medium
Address: 2-9-19 Yamamoto-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0003, JapanHow to Get There
1F Entrance of the Former Stadnic Residence
Access:
- Take the City Loop bus and get off at Kitano-zaka Bus Stop or Kobe Kitano Ijinkan-gai Bus Stop, then walk for about 5 minutes.
- About a 15-minute walk or 6-minute taxi ride from Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station, JR Sannomiya Station, or Subway/Port Liner Sannomiya Station.
- About an 8-minute taxi ride from Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Kobe Station.
Business Hours
Opening Hours:
- Weekdays: 12:00-18:00
- Tuesdays: 12:00-15:00
- Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese National Holidays: 12:00-18:00
- Closed: Wednesdays and during the year-end/New Year holidays
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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.
