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Last update:September 6,2024
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Fukui Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Environment / recycling / energy | Fugen Decommissioning Engineering Center (Fugen), the Japan Atomic Energy Agency | Visitors can listen to an explanation of Fugen and observe the outside of the building. |
| Environment / recycling / energy |
Fukui-Sakai Municipalities Broad Regional Administrative Association Solid Waste Disposal Center | General waste treatment facilities (process of combustible waste, from the carry-in treatment facilities of non-combustible waste incineration, until fracture) |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | MEGANE MUSEUM |
WORKSHOP: You can make eyeglasses frame(s) only for you with craftsmen.(However
you must make a reservation.) MUSEUM: You can see many old eyeglasses frame(s) and tools, which had been used actually by some craftsman in this city. SHOP: You can see a kind of the newest eyeglasses frame(s), made in Japan, and buy it. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum | Gallery: Exhibitions of food history, culture and local cuisine of
Wakasa Obama. Kitchen Studio: Cooking workshops and food tasting of local cuisine. Wakasa Craft Center: Hands-on experiences of traditional crafts such as Wakasa-nuri lacquered chopsticks, Wakasa agate, and Wakasa handmade paper. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | TAKEFU KNIFE VILLAGE | Factory: You can look around inside of our factory. Store: You can buy kitchen knives and tools, gardening tools, etc. We can accept credit card, and do tax free. Workshop: Kitchen knife making class Special guide tour with forging experience Sharpening class |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Echizen Washi Village | A traditional craft of Fukui, there's a complex where you can learn about
Echizen Washi. Papyrus House:You can experience paper making. Decorate as you like and make your own Washi paper. There's also a shop inside the building that sells products made using Japanese paper. Udatsu Crafts Museum:You can watch how Japanese paper is made using the traditional process. Paper Culture Museum:You can learn about the origin and history of Echizen Washi. We also hold special exhibitions about Japanese paper. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | EIGHT RIBBON | Factory tour & manufacturing experience This is the only Jacquard Ribbon Factory in Japan that uses old-style looms (shuttle looms), where you can observe the Tyrolean ribbon manufacturing process. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Echizen Knife Center | Visitors can see display of Echizen Knife. At a shop, you can buy a knife for home and professional use. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | Fast Breeder Reactor Research and Development Center Monju, Japan Atomic Energy Agency | Brief introduction of Monju and facility tour |
| Fiber/Fashion | Textile Factory Memorial Hall Yume Ole Katsuyama |
The building that is now the Yume Ole Textile Factory Memorial Hall was once
one of the main textile production facilities in Katsuyama,operating from
1905 until 1998. This building is a designated cultural asset in Katsuyama
city, and was recognized as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization site.
Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of silk fabrics 'habutae'. (During the Meiji period, 'habutae' was the main item among silk fabrics exported from Japan.)Visitors can view rich displays and authentic machinery that will make you feel as if you have gone back in time to a traditional textile factory. hand-weaving experience craft experience of the cocoon the café and the local merchandise shop |
Shiga Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Kawashima Sake Brewery |
Visiting the sake brewery. -Brewing process might be seen in winter(Dec - Mar) -Visiting waterside area and learning water environment. -Tasting and shopping. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Kirin Shiga Oishisa-taikan factory | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of "Kirin Ichiban Shibori" and " Gogo-no-Kocha" |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Yanmar Museum | Based on the concept “Give it a try! The exciting future challenge”, the Museum offers a place to nurture pioneer mindset through exciting experiences for the children who will lead the future society. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Lake Biwa Museum | Exhibitions viewing about Lake BIWA (Natural history, the history, environment, aquatic animal ) |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Aqua-BIWA |
Visitors can learn about Lake BIWA and water through various experiences. The room experiencing rain is popularity. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | ZEZE-YAKI Museum | Zeze-ware is pottery for the Japanese tea ceremony. They were produced by Kobori Enshu ,an artist of many talents during the Edo period, but they all about disappeared in short term. In 1919 Iwasaki Kenzo revived Zeze-ware. The museum exhibit ancient Zeze-wares and another tea utensils. Visitors can all purchase Zeze-wares in an adjacent pottery "Kagerouen". |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Inoue Butsudan, the Buddhist Altar Maker |
Butsudan is a Japanese Buddhist Altar. Making this Butsudan (Buddhist Altar) is a Japanese traditional craftwork and needs 7 different types of well-skilled artisans. It is considered the pinnacle of Japanese craftwork to make a Butsudan. Our recommended course is to see the workshop of Japanese traditional craftworks and do making some craftwork experience (it takes about 2hours in total) It will be a great to see and feel the Japanese craftsmanship. We have several courses such as Kinpaku-Oshi (covering with gold leaf) experience, Makie (gold lacquer work) experience or Urushi-Nuri(lacquering) experience. You can choose one of these experiences you want to see and try but all the participants are supposed to take the same experience. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Echigawa Bintemari Museum | Inside a glass flask is a decorative thread ball(temari) that is somehow larger than the flask opening. The museum exhibits these bottle-crafted temari along with panels and videos explaining their history and fabrication process. There are also displays on the various handicrafts involved in making the bottled balls, and on the history and culture of the area. (The museum is affiliated with the park and library.) |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Ltd.Kurokabe |
Sale, Exhibition, Product demonstration of Glass |
| other | KOKUYO Product Shiga Co., Ltd |
Visitors can see part of the production line of notebooks. Visitors can realize our quality of notebook through some attractions. Visitors can get a souvenir. |
Kyoto Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Sake no Yakata | Visitors can observe a brewery and a tea house. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Fukujuen CHA Experience Park |
It is a tea theme park, where you can enjoy learning about teas that
have been loved by people of the world for ages. Please also enjoy our tea gardens, various tea products and unique facilities. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | MARUKYU KOYAMAEN |
Matcha, Powdered Green Tea: Factory tour in Uji 1. Screening of video about Matcha production, Japan's finest green tea 2. Touring Matcha tea processing facilities 3. Visiting a traditional tea room (chashitsu) 4. Learning how to prepare and then enjoy your bowl of Matcha tea |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Suntory Kyoto Brewery | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of Suntory beer. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum | Display of history of sake production in Fushimi, each stage of the process, around 400 sake production items,period materials dating back to Gekkeikan's founding. Visiters can taste Ginjoshu and other sakes in the lobby. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Cosaien Taneda Kyoto | The experience classroom of making the beanbag of Kyo-Kanoko shibori (tie-dyeing). |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kyoto Handicraft Center | Demonstration of manufacturing of traditional craftwork and display and sale of craft products. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Shoyeido(Manufacturing Process of Incense Sticks) | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of incenses and tools for making them. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Marumasu Nishimuraya Yuzen Kobo workshop | Visitors can experience Kata-e-zome of Kyo-Yuzen (stencil-printed Yuzen). |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Nishijin Textile Center | Visitors can observe a demonstration and make Nishijin-textile, purchase products and observe the historical data room. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kyoto Montsuki Co., Ltd. | Visitors can watch a film showing the manufacturing processes. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Inui Shikki | Visitors can experience Kyo-maki-e work (gold-relief lacquer). (Observation only is not acceptable.) |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts |
Visitors can see display of Traditional Arts & Crafts Visitors can see demonstration of manufacturing of Traditional Arts & Crafts |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kyoto Shibori Museum | Visitors can observe Shibori (tie-dyeing) work and listen to an explanation of the manufacturing process. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Ikkanbari Yumehitori | Visitors can experience and observe the processes of making Ikkanbari (bamboo craftwork). |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Yokoyama Bamboo Products(TAKENOKO) | The experience classroom of making the chopstick basket and traditional tea spoon of Bamboo. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kyoto Unraku-gama |
Visitors can observe teori(handwoven tie)work and listen to
an explanation of the manufacturing process. Visitors can experience of making a place mat only for you with craftsman. Visitors can learn about textile through the work shop. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | KUSKA |
Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of Kiyomizuyaki-pottery Visitors can experience of making Kiyomizuyaki-pottery Visitors can see display of Kiyomizuyaki-pottery |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design |
This museum introduces 74categories of Kyoto traditional
crafts, from dyeing and weaving to various crafts,and their
background. In addition to videos of the production processes and commentary, you can also enjoy the process,technologies and tchniques,such as a space where you can actually experience the product by touching it. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Shunzan-gama | How about visiting Kiyomizuyaki(Kyoto style pottery) studio to learn about traditional craft techniques inheritated over 400 years and to make your own unique pottery ? We held some trial lessons "Raku firing course", "Wheel throwing course","Hand building course" and "Painting course". Reservation is required. |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Gomei Gold Foil Handicraft | Experience:Experience Of Pasting Gold Foil By Gomei |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Kyoto Korin | Visitors can experience juzu(JapaneseRosary) or bracelet making. And visitors can observe manufacturing processes of juzu |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Enstol | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of furniture. |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components |
The Kyocera Museum of
Fine Ceramics The Inamori Library The Kyocera Gallery |
Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of Fine
Ceramics. Visitors can experience Characteristics of Fine Ceramics. Visitors can see 「Kyocera’s Technology and Product Evolution」「Fine Ceramics Help Expand the Boundaries of Scientific Research」「History of Ceramic Packages in the Semiconductor Industry｣. |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Nango Co.,Ltd. | The company is located in Uji City. Uji City is famous for the Byodoin Temple(the World Heritage, established in 10th Century). Uji City is a town that keeps its tradition and continues to evolve as a bridge to the future. The company has craftsmen who are familiar with metalworking. Metal parts are carefully finished one by one. The company has excellent technical proposal ability. We will respond to client requests with sincerity. We obtained a patent right with our unique precision micromachining technology. We have successfully achieved technology from a two-dimensional stereogram into a three-dimensional world. The name is Nango-bori. http://nango-bori.com/ In this factory tour, you can see < Technology> and < Nango-bori > of craftsmen working at the manufacturing site. Please drop by at your convenience. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Sustaina Kyoto (Environmental Education Facility, Kyoto South Clean Center) |
Visitors can observe our waste treatment facilities and
learn a wide range of themes such as waste reduction, global
warming countermeasures, biodiversity, renewable energy, and
the history of the region from an environmental perspective. Visitors can also enjoy the scenery from our 66-meter-Lookout. Visitors can attend some events and lectures related to an environment. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Kankyo Fureai Hiroba | -Garbage treatment facility tour -Reused product shop -Display of Environment issues |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | Kansai Institute for Photon Science, The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology / The Kids' Science Museum of Photons | Visitors can observe a laboratory studying photon science and The Kids' Science Museum of Photons. |
| Mass media/publishing | Asahi Shimbun Kyoto Plant (Tohshi Printing Service Co.，Ltd.) | Visitors can observe
printing and packing newspaper and loading to trucks. Visitors get a commemorative newspaper with a visit photography. |
| Fiber/Fashion | Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co,Ltd Kawashima Textile Museum | Exhibits historical materials of textiles which the company has produced for more than 170 years and episode of historical projects it has handled. |
| other | Museum and Archives, Kyoto Institute of Technology | The museum is founded in 1980. We have several galleries for the special exhibition and our permanent collection. The exhibits are mainly the teaching materials for the design education that contributed to the modernization of Japanese industry. |
Osaka Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Foods | Konpeitou Museum (Yao, Sakai) | Visitors can observe and experience making Konpeitou (sweet confectionary) . |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Daimon Sake Brewery Co. Ltd. | Visitors can observe the brewery and can taste sake and cuisine pairing |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Suita Brewery, Asahi Breweries, Ltd. | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of beer. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Suntory Yamazaki Distillery | Visitors can observe the manufacturing processes of Suntory whiskey and learn about its history. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Katashimo Winery |
Visitors can observe the winery, vineyard, and learn about its history. (We have a tasting room on the second floor of the storage house designated as a national cultural property, where visitors can get a taste of our wine. In Heritage Tasting Room, we have brewing tools from dating back to the Meiji and Taisho periods on display. A very delightful experience can be had, by having wine suited to your tastes by learning about grape types and the making process |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Naniwa Sake Brewery | Visitors can look facility |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Toothpick Gallery | Visitors can observe the history, culture, and manufacturing process of toothpicks. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Baieido Co., Ltd. (Show room & Manufacturing process of Incense Stick) | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of incense and tools for making them. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Sakai City Traditional Crafts Museum | A facility to learn about the Sakai's traditional industries including world-renowned Sakai forged knives. The demonstrational and instructional space is on the first floor and the cutlery museum is on the second floor. You can also purchase the products at the museum. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | SATAKE GLASS MFG. CO., LTD. |
SATAKE GLASS MFG. CO., LTD. is the only glass factory in Japan that has
produced color glass rods for glass craft supplies since the prewar periods. Our building has been designated as a tangible cultural property of the country. Visitors can do the factory tour. We have Classes and Workshops to Lampwork (glass bead making) for beginners. Visitor can buy the glasswork and accessories in the shop. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Food replica specialty shop Design Pocket Osaka Main Store |
experience: Food Replica Workshop display of Food Replica Goods |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Osaka Craftsmanship Tourisｍ Promotion Association |
We offer people a chance to learn about the true
roots of craftsmanship through touring local
factories in Higashiosaka and surrounding area where
the Kawachiimoji trade group tradition of metal
shaping, which made the Daibutsu of Todaiji temple
handed down. About 70 facilities are our member and we will arrange the schedule and locations so as to achieve a mutually agreeable fit between participants' preference and the convenience of the factories. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Suita resources recycling center (Kuru-kuru plaza) |
【Crushing and sorting factory】 Visitors can observe crushing and sorting the garbage. 【Kuru-kuru plaza】 Visitors can observe studio for recycle. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Maishima Incineration Plant |
Visitors can observe incineration processes of
combustible wastes and disposal of incombustible
bulky wastes. Visitors can experience claw machine & power generation. |
| Fiber/Fashion | FUKAKI WOOLLEN TEXTILE CO.,LTD. |
･Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of cashmere. ・It is only here in Japan to manufacture cashmere from row materials to products. ･Visitors can see the company lay emphasis on the protection of natural environments and the safety and hygiene. ･Visitors can see display of historical materials about woollen textile and Fukaki Woollen Textile. |
| Fiber/Fashion | Izumiotsu city ORIAMU Museum | Learn about the blanket industry of izumiotsu. |
| Fiber/Fashion | Smileyearth Cooporation | （Visitors can observe） manufacturing processes of Eco cyicle towel prodaction prosess |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | OSTEC Exhibition Hall | Exhibition about the technology of the main company and authorities of Kansai. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | JT Biohistory Research Hall | Exhibitions on DNA, cell, genome, ontogeny and evolution demonstrate a view of living world. The exhibition including the specimens of egg and embryo, illustrations, movies , CG , and living lungfishes etc. The illustration gaining ground of living things 500 million years ago welcome you in the gallery. Please visit and enjoy our exhibition hall. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | R&D Center for Plant Factories of Osaka Metropolitan University | Visitors can observe the actual site where 6,600 leaf lettuce plants are and demonstrations of ecological friendly recycling-oriented food production technologies, such as aquaponics. |
| other | Japan Mint | We provide guides to give you a general explanation of coin production. |
| other | Kawamura Gishi Co.,Ltd. | Our tour includes: -An introduction to our company's initiatives -Manufacturing processes of prosthetic limbs and orthoses -Historical gallery that displays the oldest prostheses till the current ones along with valuable documents -Showroom for welfare assistive products and wheelchairs Also, we can offer you a tour upon your request or purpose. |
| other | Osaka Exchange |
Facility to study about equities and derivatives (futures and options). You can simulate buying and selling of stocks, future and options with PC. |
| other | The Entrepreneurial Museum of Challenge and Innovation | A facility where one can learn of the achievements of 105 entrepreneurs who have made Osaka the stage of their activities, including Konosuke Matsushita of Panasonic and Momofuku Ando of Nissin Food Products. In addition to the main exhibit that symbolizes Osaka, the “City of the People”, which has contributed to socioeconomic growth and improvement of life through a bold challenging spirit and diligent innovation, the museum also presents a number of informational materials such as corporate histories, autobiographies/critical biographies of entrepreneurs and videos of interviews. Exhibitions and audio guides are provided in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. |
| other | Tsunami/Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station | Open to public, helps visitors gain knowledge of tidal surges that struck Osaka in the past as well as the Tonankai / Nankai Earthquakes and tsunamis that are likely to hit Osaka in the near future. Displays in the building also enable you to learn how to react when an earthquake or tsunami occurs. |
| other | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Historical Museum |
*History and activities of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma,
the oldest pharmaceutical company in Japan, since
the foundation in 1678 *History and culture of Doshomachi Street, where Japanese pharmaceutical industry originated |
| other | KANSAI GATEWAY VISITOR TOUR | Kansai Gateway Visitor Tour offers the experience to see scheme of TA-Q-BIN, our equipment, systems, and vision of Yamato Group. |
| other | Kansai International Airport Observation Hall SkyView | Exhibits related to aviation and airport Observation Deck |
| other | Takashimaya Archives | Takashimaya Archives has amassed a collection of 50,000 items, including historical documents since the establishment of Takashimaya Department Store as a second-hand cotton clothing merchant in Kyoto in 1831, artwork, and kimonos, which are on display to the public. First opened in 1970, the Takashimaya Archives was renovated and reopened in 2020. |
Hyogo Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Foods | TOKIWADOSEIKA CO.,LTD | Visitors can observe the manufacturing processes of local traditional sweet. |
| Foods | HATOYA Corp. | Visitors can observe the kamaboko and chikuwa (fish paste) manufacturing process and experience fish paste making. |
| Foods |
Hanshin Yuai Foods.Co.Ltd. ※Currently, we don't provide the factory tour. |
･Visitors can observe packing process of boiled agricultural
products. ･Visitors can observe the job training to the handicapped persons. |
| Foods | Yamasa Kamaboko | Visitors can observe manufacturing process of Kamaboko and Chikuwa. Visitors can experience making Kamaboko and Chikuwa. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Kobe Shu-Shin-Kan Breweries | Visitors can observe a traditional way of making sake in Nada. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Rokko Brewery | Visitors can observe a brewing process and tanks. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Nadagiku Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. | Visitors can observe unspoiled breweries and sake storage and taste sake. There is also a restaurant. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Sawanotsuru Sake Museum SAKAGURA | Visitours can see the
process as well the tools for Sake brewing in old days. We show the video in English /Chinese about traditional Sake brewing. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | TOKIWA Co., LTD. | ･The visitor can observe a manufacturing process through a window. ･Company PR DVD viewing. ･Shopping. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | HAKUTSURU Sake Brewery Museum | Visitors can see a display of the traditional sake making. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | TAJIME General Partnership | Visitors can observe the brewery for "CHIKUSEN". We continue protecting the manufacturing method of the brewing more than 300 years. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake | Visitors can see display of every step in the traditional Sake and various exhibits relating to sake. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | KIKU-MASAMUNE Sake Brewery Museum | Visitors can find various sake brewing tools and careful reproductions of shops, storage areas and other old style facilities for sake-brewing. Here you can explore the essence of Kiku-Masamune and “Kimoto Zukuri” through the displays focusing on three basic themes: Time, Places and People. Visitors can sample freshly brewed sake and experience tasting. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Nishiyama Shuzojo Co.,Ltd. | Visitors can observe the brewery and can taste sake. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Tatsuriki Honda Shoten Co., Ltd. | Brewery touring → Sake Tasting→ Sake Selling |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | KASUMI TSURU Co.LTD | Sake brewery tour of KASUMITSURU(May-Sep.) Sake tasting/Shopping(year-round).Display of Sake rice and Old tools. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Kirin Brewery Kobe | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of "Kirin Ichiban Shibori" |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture (I/M) Former Okada Residence (Sake Brewery) | Visitors can see display of the remains of sake brewery in Japan.（There is no sake brewing here.） |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | KYOEI-GOLF Industry Co., Ltd. | Visitors can observe the finishing process of iron heads. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | KOYO SEIGA CO.,LTD. | Visitors can learn the traditional roof tile manufacturing and also experience roof tile making with artisans' instruction. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks |
Awaji Baikundou CO., LTD. (Ei factory) |
Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of incense stick. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kobe lampwork glass museum | Visitors can observe the making processes of lampwork glass beads. Visitors can make their own lampwork glass beads. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Sugihara Paper Institute | Visitors can observe manufacturing processer of Sugihara-gami〈washi〉. Visitors can experience of the Kamisuki 〈paper making〉. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Shosha Art & Craft Museum | Visitors can see display of the traditional arts and crafts of the Himeji area. Visitors can experience painting Hariko (paper mache)and Koma(spinning tops) |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | GENBUDO MUSEUM |
Museum is located at the foot of Genbudo Cave,
San'in Kaigan National Park. Experience of making baskets, Exhibition of the history of the traditional Kiryu Craft (Wicker Work) and rocks, minerals and fossils. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Ojiyama Ceramic Factory （Ojiyama Toukisho） |
Visitors can see the making of Ojiyama-yaki (ceradon) andou display of Ojiyama-yaki in our gallery and a climbing kiln. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | FUKIMODOSHINOSATO CO.,LTD.. |
Visitors can experience of making a FUKIMODOSHI
(Party blowout). Visitors can see display of speccial FUKIMODOSHI (Party blowout). -Production experience and shopping. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture (I/M) Itami Gocho Craft Shop | Visitors can see and buy fine craft works of around 100 active artists from all over Japan. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo (Please select your language.) |
Display of Ceramics Art |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Tatsumi Inc. | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of Onigawara. Visitors can see display of Onigawara. *Onigawara is a traditional Japanese roof tile. |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Pelletteria | -Tour a factory of the leather industry -View historical materials -Display of leather and leather products -Manufacturing processes of leather products -Experience making leather products |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Miki City Hardware Museum | Visitors can see how to make tools in old days and imagine the old days when craftsmen, blacksmiths of village, worked hard using tools. |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Tokai Spring industries, Inc. | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of springs. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Kobe Power Plant | Visitors can listen to an explanation of coal fired power generation and observe the power plant. |
| Environment / recycling / energy | Toban Seaside Wide-area Clean Center | Waste treatment facility tour |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | The Advanced Materials Processing Institute Kinki Japan (AMPI) | Visitors can listen to an explanation of overviews and observe various machines systems. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | SPring-8, synchrotron radiation facility / SACLA X-ray free electron laser facility | Visitors can see display of models and panels regarding Synchrotron radiation facilities and research result. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center | The Bridge Exhibition Center offers the opportunity to learn about the bridge-building technologies used to construct the Honshu-Shikoku Bridges, including the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, through scale models, videos and panel displays. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | AKO MARINE SCIENCE MUSEUM | Visitors can learn marine science, history of making salt, and nature
of Ako. They can also experience the process of making salt. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology(NICT), Kobe Advanced ICT Research Center (KARC) | Research and development activities for advanced biological/nano information and communications technologies. |
| Transportation / logistics / distribution | KOBE CUSTOMS | Visitors
can learn Japan Customs' role. Visitors can see display of import-prohibited good, etc. |
| other |
OKUMURA BOATS Co., Ltd ※Currently, we don't provide the facility tour. |
Visitors can observe the manufacturing process of FRP yachts and also learn rope knots through experience. |
| other | The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution | This Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake caused massive damage to the area around Kobe City and southern Hyogo Prefecture, and shocked people around the whole world as well as in Japan. |
| other | THE OSAMU TEZUKA MANGA MUSEUM | Visitors can see
display of Osamu Tezuka World. Visitors can experience animation workshop. |
| other | Nadahama Science Square | Visitors can experience the wonders of science through fun activities based on the themes of Iron-making, Power Generation, Energy and the Environment. |
| other | ASICS SPORTS MUSEUM | ASICS SPORTS MUSEUM where you will experience the evolution of sports. |
| other | Kako Lighting Museum | Visitors can see the
display of oil lamps and the Japanese lamps (the Edo era). Visitors can see demonstration of lighting a lamp. Visitors can see demonstration to make a fire. Experience lantern picture charge account classroom (Summer vacation child lesson.) |
| other | TAKENAKA CARPENTRY TOOLS MUSEUM | Visitors can see display of carpentry tools. |
Nara Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor / tea / drinks | YAGISYUZO CO.,LTD | Visitors can observe & Sake tasting. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Umenoyado brewery | *Brewery tour (Guide to the sake manufacturing process) *Tasting (Japanese sake , liqueur etc) |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Kinkouen | Visitors can attend a mini class introducing the attractiveness of raw Japanese ink (warmness and softness). |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Akahada-yama Motogama Pottery Gyozo Furuse | Visitors can observe the former workshop, the exhibit hall and climbing kiln (registered tangible cultural properties). |
| Traditional industries / craftworks | Hakomotokan Konya | Experience indigo dyeing, and display of the work that has a goldfish motif. |
| Traditional industries /craftworks |
CHIKUMEIDO
SABUN , TAKAYAMA CHA-SEN (Master Craftsman of Traditional Bamboo whisk for The Tea ceremony) |
Lecturing The History of Takayama Cha-sen and The
Japanese Tea ceremony. Observing and trying to make a simple bamboo tea goods by yourself. |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Nara Crafts Museum |
Visitors can see display of Nara Arts and Crafts. Visitors can get a souvenir(an exhibition sale of Nara Arts and Crafts). Craft Experience(Reservation needed and not always Vsisitors can Experience) |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Akashiya | Writing brush making experience |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Naramachi Karakuri Toy Museum | The Naramachi Karakuri Toy Museum is a hands-on facility where you can touch and play with old-fashioned reproduced toys, which were played during the Edo period, in the space of a traditional townhouse in Naramachi. |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Akahada Ware Kamamoto Oshio Shozan | Vistors can observe manufacturing processes of Akahada Ware. Visitors can experience making Akahada Ware. |
| Metals / machinery / electronic components | Sharp Technology Innovation Museum | This facility traces the highlights in Sharp's history, such as the fact the company name comes from the invention of the Ever-Sharp Pencil and the first radio made in Japan was from Sharp. The latest technologies for protecting the environment are also on display. Visitors can experience time travel through over 100 years of evolution. |
Wakayama Pref.
| Category | Facility Name | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Foods | Nakata Foods Co., Ltd. | Visitors can observe the factory producing pickled ume, etc. |
| Foods | Kishu umeboshikan | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of umeboshi. |
| Foods | Plum Koubou | Visitors can experience processing of pickled plums. Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of pickled plums. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Nakano BC Co., Ltd. |
Visitors can see a part of our brewing process. Visitors can tasting our sake and plum wine. Visitors can see our Japanese garden. |
| Liquor / tea / drinks | Nagisa Beer | Visitors can observe manufacturing processes of craft beer. |
| Traditional industries /craftworks | Kishu Lacquerware Traditional Industry Association (Uruwashi-kan) | Lacquer-ware making tools & lacquer work exhibit, lacquer-ware on sale, lacquer-ware maki-e experience. |
| Science & Technology / laboratories | Shirahama Aquarium, Kyoto University | This aquarium features exhibits of local marine fauna of Nanki Shirahama, especially fish and invertebrates. More than 500 species of marine animals are on the display throughout the year. |
Contact information about this page
(When you want to visit the facilities introduced
in this list, please apply to each facility directly.)
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Investment Promotion Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone：+81-6-6966-6033
E-Mail:bzl-kin-kansai-technical-visit[atmark]meti.go.jp
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