Experience traditional craft techniques still alive in Tokyo: Edo kiriko and Edo komon

There are currently about forty different traditional crafts in Tokyo. This tour will visit two of the most representative traditions – Edo kiriko (cut glass) and Edo komon (dyeing) – both of which shine at being delicate and meticulous. Recently, modern designs and products that are unique to Tokyo are also being produced using these techniques.

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Day1

14:00-15:30

HIrota Glass

  • Experience making original Edo kiriko glass

16:00-17:30

Tomita Dyeing workshop（

  • Edo Komon　dyeing experience

Experience

Hirota Glass

●Overview: Experience the making of original Edo kiriko glass. (choose a glass and cut a traditional Edo kiriko pattern) ●Duration: 1.5h Founded in 1899, Hirota Glass is one of the oldest glass manufacturers in Tokyo. Leveraging priceless design materials that have been handed down since the company's founding, Hirota Glass continues to produce works that fit with modern interiors. The manufacturer still uses traditional manufacturing methods such as Edo kiriko and glass blowing that have been handed down from generation to generation. You can enjoy shopping at their retail store as well as experience creating your very own Edo kiriko.

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Tomita Dyeing Workshop

●Overview: Edo komon dyeing experience (bring a T-shirt or bag and choose a pattern from the provided) or experience makimg Edo sarasa scarves.　 ●Duration: 1.5h for Edo komon dyeing experience, 4h for Edo scarve making (separate plan with lunch provided) Tomita Dyeing Workshop, founded in 1914, is a dyeing studio that specializes in the dyeing techniques of Edo komon and Edo sarasa. As many as 120,000 pieces of Ise katagami (traditional paper stencils) used for Edo komon and Edo sarasa are collected here, with many modern designs among the stencils. Exclusively for Onland customers, you can experience the making of Edo Sarasa scarves or dye their own bags and T-shirts using the stencils.

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    Languages
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     Mainly in Japanese, other languages based upon request.
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    Number of participants
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     2 to 8 people
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    Meeting place
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     negotiable
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    Reservation deadline
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     14 days prior to departure
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    Payment method
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     Bank transfer, credit card
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    Clothing
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     None specified
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    Tour guide
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     Local producer or interpreter (arrangements made based upon customer’s preference)
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    Cancellation fee
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     29~15days prior to departure 5% 14~7days prior to departure 20% 6~4days prior to departure 50% 3~1days prior to departure 70% Departure day or no show 100%
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    Precautions
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     -Tour will be held even in cases of rain, except in the event of a typhoon or heavy rain warning. -All photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. -The places to be visited are not tourist destinations, and due to circumstances, there may be different processes within the factory with the machines not being in operation. -Elementary school students and younger may participate in the tour with the accompaniment of a parent or guardian. However, we cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents happening during the tour, including in the parking lot and in the workshop. -Please make sure that parents/guardians do not touch the machines, especially during the tour inside the workshop. -We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your participation in the tour. -The tour will be cancelled in the event that smooth operation of the tour becomes difficult due to the new coronavirus infection situation or other reasons. If the tour is cancelled, full amount of the tour fee will be refunded.
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