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Osaka: Tour of Japan's Premier Judo Uniform Factory at Kusakura, the World's Sole Manufacturer of Judo Uniforms

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Outside of City East(Hirakata, Neyagawa, Higashiosaka)
Guided tours
Outside of City East(Hirakata, Neyagawa, Higashiosaka)

Osaka: Tour of Japan's Premier Judo Uniform Factory at Kusakura, the World's Sole Manufacturer of Judo Uniforms

Would you like to experience the workshop where the world's finest judo uniforms are crafted by the only manufacturer with over 100 years of history?
On this tour, you will carefully observe each step of our integrated production process, from fabric creation through cutting, sewing, and quality inspection, all carried out within the Kusakura factory. Experience up close the professional craftsmanship passed down through generations, as skilled artisans meticulously finish each judo uniform with care. At the end of the tour, try on the finished judo uniform and experience tying the obi belt. As a bonus, you will receive a special handkerchief made from the same fabric as the uniform!

  • hoursApproximately 90 minutes
  • Available languages: English、Japanese
  • meeting_pointStart: Textile Division of the Kusakura company
  • people2 to 6 people
  • Private
  • Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Textile Division of the Kusakura company
10 minutes on foot from the Kashiwara Station on the JR Yamatoji Line
Please be aware that the meeting point is not at the nearby Kusakura main office.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.
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Kusakura factory tour: fabric manufacture
The strong yet supple fabric forming the basis of judo uniforms is woven by densely interlacing warp and weft threads. While meeting standards for weight and strength, the fabric remains comfortable to wear.
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Kusakura factory tour: cutting
Offering a detailed range of sizes to accommodate a wide variety of body shapes, the factory takes the utmost care in cutting to ensure a comfortable fit.
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Kusakura factory tour: sewing
Learn about the meticulous sewing techniques such as adjusting the stitch width by 1 millimetre increments to create a soft collar, and ensuring the shoulder line carries no weight.
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Kusakura factory tour: Inspection, embroidery
In accordance with specifications, conduct rigorous measurements of dimensions and thorough inspections are carried out to ensure products are free from defects. After passing the inspection, the uniforms are embroidered with names in accordance with the customer orders.
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Judo uniform and obi belt wearing experience
Try on an authentic judo uniform and learn how to properly tie an obi belt.
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Comemmorative picture and gift
Take a commemorative snapshot whilst wearing the judo uniform. Take home an original handkerchief made from the same fabric as the uniform.
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Tour conclusion on site

Plan

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Tour of Japan's Premier Judo Uniform Factory

<Inclusions>
_Tour of the world's finest judo uniform manufacturing
_Judo uniform and belt experience, commemorative photo
_Original handkerchief made from genuine judo uniform fabric
_English speaking guide

<Plan Code>
D-OSK-029-1-PR

73.92USD~

Highlights

・Observe the master craftsmanship of a long-established manufacturer with over 100 years of history
・See the entire process of making a judo uniform, from fabric production through cutting and sewing to quality inspection
・Try on a judo uniform and obi belt and take a commemorative picture
・Take home an original handkerchief made from genuine judo uniform fabric as a gift

What's Included

・Tour of the world's finest judo uniform manufacturing
・Judo uniform and belt experience, commemorative photo
・Original handkerchief made from genuine judo uniform fabric
・English speaking guide

Experience details

Meeting Place

Textile Division of the Kusakura company: 10 minutes on foot from the Kashiwara Station on the JR Yamatoji Line
Please be aware that the meeting point is not at the nearby Kusakura main office.
The guide will be holding a yellow sign bearing the DeepExperience logo.

Important information

※Please be punctual.
※The tour may be cancelled due to weather.

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