[List of Traditional Industry Experiences] Factory tours and craftsmanship experiences in southern Osaka and Wakayama

• Table of Contents
• What is Industrial Tourism?
• What is the Standard Plan?
• Recommended for:
• About the viewing area
• [Experience Introduction] Tenugui Making
• [Experience Introduction] High-precision spinning top making workshop
• [Experience Introduction] Japanese Tea
• How to contact us
• Recommended Articles

What is Industrial Tourism?

Industrial Tourism is a unique travel style that allows visitors to experience and learn about local industries and manufacturing sites as tourism resources. Through factory tours, traditional craft workshops, and agricultural or fishing experiences, travelers can discover how products are made and appreciate the craftsmanship behind them. In recent years, Japan’s tourism authorities and local governments have actively promoted industrial tourism, with experiences such as knife forging workshops, sake brewery tours, and visits to local craft studios gaining popularity.

These experiences provide visitors with the value of "knowing, learning, and experiencing," deepening their understanding of the region's history and culture, and providing a special time that increases the satisfaction of their trip.For those who want to enjoy industrial tourism casually, we recommend the "Standard Plan."

What is the Standard Plan?

Behind the scenes of Japanese manufacturing

Kansai is where products that showcase the skills of Japan's proud artisans are born. You can experience a wide range of manufacturing, from traditional handicrafts to machine-made products.

Sakai

You will be able to sneak into the factory where Made in Japan brands are made. If you're lucky, you might even get to talk to the craftsmen!

For inquiries, please click here (Japanese, English)

Recommended for:

✈️ Airport users and those staying for a short time Those who want to make effective use of their free time after arriving at Kansai Airport or before departing

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Those who want to experience Japanese and Osaka culture with their families Those looking for sightseeing that can be enjoyed while learning with their children Those who want to experience Japanese craftsmanship with their children

🎓For those who want to take an educational trip with a student group. For those who want to learn about Japanese industry and SDGs with a student group. For those who want to gain practical learning through university/high school seminars or study trips.

🧳 People looking for a safe and authentic traditional industry experience. People looking for a trip where they can interact with local people.

🌱People who are interested in sustainable tourism People who are interested in sustainable tourism rooted in the local community

📸People who love culture and photography. People who want to experience the "real Japan" outside of tourist spots.
Those who want to capture Japanese craftsmanship and factory scenes in their photos

About the viewing area

The inspection area we will introduce is located in southern Osaka.
Located between Kansai International Airport and Namba, the center of Osaka, it is an attractive area for sightseeing in Osaka.

[Experience Introduction] Tenugui Making

Sakai 's "Washarashi"

Japanese bleaching is a traditional industry that has been in existence in Sakai , Osaka for over 400 years.

"Wazarashi" is a type of fabric that has been bleached to remove impurities from cotton, and has been produced in large quantities along the Ishizu River, which has abundant water, since the early Edo period. The fabric is cooked in a large cauldron for approximately 28 hours.

It has a gentle feel without losing the natural texture of cotton. The more you wash it, the softer it becomes, making it ideal for bedding.

It is a safe and reliable fabric that has long been used for gauze, baby underwear, diapers, and more.

Tour Details

Why not try making your own original tenugui that is one of a kind?

We will start by folding the original Tenugui cloth into a triangle. We have about six colors of dyes available, so you can choose your favorite color and try your hand at dyeing.

Takeaway on the day is OK! Children are welcome too!

Our staff will provide thorough, direct instruction, so even if you have no experience, there is no need to worry. We hope you will experience the joy of dyeing and the joy of holding a dyed tenugui cloth in your hands.

"Fee"
Starting from 2,300 yen per person (tax included)
*Prices vary depending on the course.

《Number of people》
From 1 person

"time"
30-60 minutes

《Contents》
Tenugui tie-dyeing experience
*In addition to the trial course, we will also guide you around the factory for an additional 1,300 yen per person.

Up to 2 months in advance

《For more details, click here↓》

[Experience Introduction] High-precision spinning top making workshop

About Metal Processing Company

We receive a wide variety of requests from our customers every day.

We have been in business for over 40 years, and while inheriting the recipes of our manufacturing over the past 40 years, we are constantly pursuing profound manufacturing by creating "one size fits all" products.

We put our heart into each and every product.

Workshop Details

Why not try making your own traditional Japanese toy using metal?

In this experience, you will attempt to create a high-quality top with an accuracy of 1/100 mm, where even the slightest deviation is not allowed. Experience the joy of creating an amazing top that appears to be still even though it is moving. Come experience making a one-of-a-kind traditional toy with your own hands!

High-precision top

"Fee"
2,300 yen

《Number of people》
1 to 10 people

"time"
Approximately 60 to 90 minutes

《Contents》
Factory tour and toy making experience

Up until one week before

《For more details, click here↓》

[Experience Introduction] Japanese Tea

Our goal is to always serve delicious tea.

This company was founded in Sakai in 1850 (Kaei 3) at the end of the Edo period. For over 170 years, based on the belief that "tea connects people," they have been providing high-quality, fresh, safe, secure, and affordable tea as "tea for everyday life." Furthermore, based on the belief that tea contributes to health, they were one of the first to independently research deep-steamed tea and oolong tea, and are supported by customers not only in Sakai but throughout the country.

Experience the profound world of tea at this long-established tea shop, founded over 170 years ago in Sakai, the hometown of Sen no Rikyu, where tea culture flourished. Tea masters will carefully select tea leaves from various regions, roast them, and blend them together in a clear and easy-to-understand guide. After roasting tea leaves, you will learn how to brew delicious tea. Afterward, enjoy a tea porridge lunch, condensed with the flavor of tea.

Experience Overview

"Fee"

9,200 yen (per person/tax included)

《Number of people》

1-8 people

"time"

Approximately 90 minutes of experience + tea porridge lunch and dessert

《Contents》

Experience, tea porridge lunch, dessert

1. It may be difficult to hold the event on Thursdays and Fridays. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.
2. Please note that it will take some time for your order to be finalized.

How to contact us

1. Please fill out the necessary information in the form below and contact us.
2. We will contact you from "industrial.tourism@nankai.co.jp" within 3 business days.

For inquiries, please click here (Japanese, English)

Please feel free to contact us for any enquiries about available dates or detailed tour information!

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