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A woman wearing glasses, smiling and focused, shaping a molten glass bead over a flame during a hands-on glass crafting experience at Satake Glass workshop in Osaka.
A woman bowing in prayer during a solemn purification ritual performed by a Shinto priest with a haraegushi at Shida-no-Mori Shrine in Osaka, experiencing local culture.
A woman in glasses concentrating on creating glass art, heating glass over a burner at a well-lit workbench in the historic Satake Glass workshop in Osaka, Japan.
A woman participates in a traditional Japanese shrine ritual by ringing a large bell with colorful ropes at Shida-no-Mori Shrine in Osaka, experiencing spiritual culture.
Close-up of a handcrafted purple glass bead necklace featuring three unique, iridescent beads, a cherished souvenir from the Osaka glass crafting experience.

Glass Craft Experience Course in Osaka, Japan | Satake Glass Bead Making & Shrine Prayer Experience

Japan-Kansai , Osaka , Osaka City , Izumi City
Duration:2 hour(s)
Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present your QR code on-site
  • Visit the century-old Satake Glass Workshop in Osaka and experience the charm of traditional glass craftsmanship.
  • Make your own glass beads and turn them into a unique necklace to take home for your collection.
  • Visit Shintamori Shrine to worship the Thousand Camphor Trees and experience local cultural beliefs.
  • Book through KKday and enjoy a luxurious experience.
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Cultural Experiences

Studio glass typeGlass beads making

Product Info

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—Important Information—

Meeting point:

  • Handmade Solution: Satake Glass Workshop
  • Prayer Plan: Shintamori Shrine

Departure time: 9:30

Tour Highlights: Visit a time-honored glass workshop and make your own glass bead necklace.

Suitable for: Enthusiasts of cultural experiences and prayer.

Product Introduction

• Visit a long-established glass workshop and experience making a glass bead necklace & a shrine blessing experience (the shrine blessing experience is not included in the purely handmade option).

Visit the Satake Glass Workshop, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, to witness the glass rod making process and experience creating your own unique glass bead using a glass rod. You can also take your finished product home as a souvenir.

A guided tour will take you to Shintamori Shrine, a beloved local site where a white fox is said to have once hidden. Here, the priest will personally pray for your health and happiness, and perform purification rituals. You can also experience the sacred stone located deep within the main hall, said to grant wishes simply by touching it. White fox magatama and amulets are also available for purchase at the shrine.

• Visit a long-established glass workshop and make a glass bead necklace (this package does not include shrine visits, prayer experiences, or guided tours).

Visit the Satake Glass Workshop, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, to witness the glass rod making process and experience creating your own unique glass bead using a glass rod. You can also take your finished product home as a souvenir.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

  • (Approximately 40 minutes) Visit, pray, and purify at Shintamori Shrine (not available for the Handcraft Only plan): Visit this beloved shrine where the chief priest will personally pray for your health and happiness, perform a prayer, and perform a purification ceremony.
    The majestic entrance to Shida-no-Mori Shrine in Osaka, featuring a traditional stone torii gate and stone lanterns amidst lush greenery, inviting visitors to explore Japanese culture.
  • (Approximately 20 minutes) Satake Glass Workshop: Satake Glass is a long-established workshop that holds a leading market share in the production of glass rods, a material used in glass crafts. It is also a designated National Important Cultural Property. Here, you can observe the glass rod production process up close and experience cutting glass rods yourself under the guidance of staff.
    A woman observes a skilled craftsman working with molten glass from a large furnace at the historic Satake Glass workshop in Osaka, witnessing traditional glass blowing techniques.
  • (Approximately 70 minutes) Glass Bead Making: Use flames to heat and melt glass rods, then create your own unique glass beads. Add your own unique pattern to the beads. Even first-time visitors will be able to complete their creations smoothly under the attentive guidance of professional craftsmen.
    A woman in glasses concentrating on creating glass art, heating glass over a burner at a well-lit workbench in the historic Satake Glass workshop in Osaka, Japan.
  • (Approximately 15 minutes) View the exhibits: While the glass beads cool, you can explore the gallery (and merchandise sales area) showcasing a variety of glass crafts. Not only can you admire the diverse art pieces created by professional artisans, but you can also purchase your favorite pieces to take home as souvenirs.
    A display table at Satake Glass workshop in Osaka showcasing an array of small, colorful handcrafted glass animal figurines and unique ornaments available for purchase.
  • (Approximately 15 minutes) Necklace Making: Use homemade glass beads and string to create your own original necklace, which you can take home as a souvenir.
    Close-up of a handcrafted purple glass bead necklace featuring three unique, iridescent beads, a cherished souvenir from the Osaka glass crafting experience.

Purchase Notice

  • Please be sure to strictly adhere to the travel time.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time.

Reminders

  • The event may be cancelled due to bad weather. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Please be sure to strictly adhere to the travel time.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time.

  • After your order is confirmed, you can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the event. If you cancel your reservation more than 24 hours before the event, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total order amount will be charged.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present your QR code on-site

Voucher Redemption Period

  • The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

Meeting Point

Location Name: Satake Glass Workshop

Address: 〒594-0005 Satake Glass Workshop, 11-30 Ko 2-chome, Izumi-shi, Osaka Prefecture
Meeting Time
09:20
How to Get There
This is the meeting point for the "Handmade" program. [Start Time] 9:30 AM [Experience Duration] Approximately 2 hours [Available Months] Year-round [Available Weeks] Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Location Name: Shintasen Shrine

Address: 〒594-0081 1-11-47 Kuzuhaha-cho, Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture Shinta Mori Shrine
Meeting Time
08:20
How to Get There
This meeting point is for the "Prayer Plan" program. [Start Time] 8:30 AM [Experience Duration] Approximately 3 hours [Available Months] Year-round [Available Weeks] Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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