Guide fee, factory tour fee, incense making materials (incense raw materials), mortar, pestle, apron rental, consumption tax

Non-flammable trays and fire mats for burning incense

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；Rental items: Aprons；Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes；Minimum number of participants: 2

[Hyogo/Awaji] In a town known for incense since the Edo period, learn the history and basics of fragrance from a master, then choose your own scents and shapes to create original incense.

Japón-Hyogo , Kobe

Reserva confirmada 1 día(s) después de realizar el pedido

Duración del itinerario：2 horas

Idioma(s): Inglés / japonés / coreano / tailandés / mandarín

11 días antes se puede cancelar gratis.

[Awaji Island, the birthplace of incense making: Ei]
[Coincidence? A history of fragrance]

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Product Info

Approximately 70% of domestically produced incense is made on Awaji Island. The Ei district, in particular, is a hub for manufacturers, and you can smell the pleasant aroma of incense as you walk through the town. It has even been selected as one of the '100 Fragrant Landscapes' by the Ministry of the Environment. Visit an incense manufacturer established in 1905 that preserves traditional handmade methods, learn about the history of Awaji incense, fragrance knowledge, and the manufacturing process from a 'Koshi' (incense master), and enjoy the experience of creating your own original incense. After touring an incense manufacturer on Awaji Island, which accounts for about 70% of domestic production, and learning the basics of incense from a 'Koshi' (incense master)—including the history of Awaji incense, fragrance knowledge, and traditional manufacturing processes—it is time to start making your own! Choose your incense color, place the ingredients and water in a mortar, and knead them together. Blend your preferred fragrances, knead again, and use molds to shape your incense. Take it home, let it dry thoroughly for about a week, and your incense is ready! You can enjoy the scent you created yourself at home. [Experience Schedule] 11:00 Meet up Tour the traditional incense manufacturing process at the Awaji Baikundo Ei Factory (30 minutes) 11:30 Learn the history of incense and fragrance knowledge from a Koshi (producer) and experience making incense (80 minutes) 12:50 Scheduled end time
[Awaji Island, the birthplace of incense making: Ei]
Ei, also known as Ei-ura, was a prosperous port that thrived from the early Edo period due to its shipping industry (maritime transport and commerce), making it the most prosperous port on Awaji Island. However, in winter, the port was often closed due to seasonal winds, leaving many without work. Men would leave home for about half a year to find work elsewhere. Incense making began as a winter side job for women, as it was well-suited to the climate of Ei-ura and the location was advantageous for transporting raw materials and finished products.
[Coincidence? A history of fragrance]
According to the Nihon Shoki, in the year 595 during the reign of Empress Suiko (the aunt of Prince Shotoku), a piece of wood washed ashore on the coast of Awaji Island. When residents casually burned it, a fragrant scent drifted through the air. 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 wood is still cherished today and enshrined as a sacred object at Koreki Shrine.

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

Guide fee, factory tour fee, incense making materials (incense raw materials), mortar, pestle, apron rental, consumption tax

Non-flammable trays and fire mats for burning incense

Reminders

Participant age: 5 to 100 years old
Clothing and belongings: Comfortable clothing
Rental items: Aprons
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 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 reserved time. ・Meeting place: 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

How to Get There

・For those arriving by car: There is a parking lot with space for approximately 10 cars (large buses can also be parked) to the right of the Awaji Baikundo Ei Factory (across the Awaji Sunset Line). There is limited parking space for one car on the left side of the factory (on an incline).

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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