See how glass rods are made at the Satake Glass company, located in a building designated as National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. The finished glass rods are then used to make unique and original glass beads. Only on this tour can you use those very same beads to create a one-of-a-kind bead necklace that you can take home with you.

Additionally, the shrine prayer package includes a visit to the beloved local Shinodanomori Shrine, renowned for its giant tree where a white fox is said to have hidden. Here, the chief priest himself will perform prayers and purification rites for you. This tour is packed to the brim with contents, from history and culture to arts and crafts and is sure to become the basis of unforgettable memories.

2 hours / 3 hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
2 to 4 people
Private
Full Refund Up To 2 Days Prior

Itinerary

Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory（2 hours）

Satake Glass company

Address

〒594-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Izumi, Saiwai 2-11-30

Access

10 minutes on foot from the Shinodayama Station on the JR Hanwa Line

Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory and shrine prayer experience（3 hours）

Shinodanomori Shrine

Address

〒594-0081 Osaka Prefecture, Izumi, Kuzunohacho 1-11−47

Access

5 minutes on foot from the Kita Shinoda Station on the JR Hanwa Line

Prayer and purification at the Shinodanomori Shrine

Visit a shrine beloved by the local community and have the chief priest himself offer prayers and perform a purification ritual for you, wishing you health and happiness. *Not included in the package without guide

Satake Glass company: Observe the glass manufacture process

Sata Glass is a long-established company holding a share in the production of glass rods used as material for glasswork nationwide. At the workshop, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, you will be able to observe the glass rod manufacturing process up close. You can also experience the glass rod cutting step of the process, under the guidance of the staff.

Satake Glass company: Glass bead manufacture

Make your own glas beads by melting the glass rods. You can create your preferred patterns on the molten glass beads. With professional guidance by the master artisan, even a complete amateur can safely enjoy this experience.

Satake Glass company: View the exhibited works

Visit the factory gallery displaying various works of glass art while your beads cool down and dry. Not only can you enjoy the many various artworks on display by true professionals, you can also purchase some of the artworks should you wish to do so.

Satake Glass company: Necklace making

Using the finished glass beads as a base, thread them onto a cord to complete the necklace and take home a unique, one-of-a-kind necklace.

Tour conclusion on site

Plan

Immediate Booking　Request Booking

Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory（2 hours）

Use glass rods to create a one-of-a-kind glass bead necklace.

＜Includes＞
・Tour of the long-established glass workshop: Satake Glass company
・Glass rod cutting experience and glass bead making
・Take home your handmade glass bead as an original necklace

＜Plan Code＞
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67.80USD～

Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory and shrine prayer experience（3 hours）

Use glass rods to create a one-of-a-kind glass bead necklace. Explore a local shrine and receive a special blessing.

＜Includes＞
・Tour of the long-established glass workshop: Satake Glass company
・Glass rod cutting experience and glass bead making
・Take home your handmade glass bead as an original necklace
・Shrine visit, prayer and purification by the chief priest
・English speaking guide

＜Plan Code＞
D-OSK-022-1-PR

122.04USD～

Highlights

・Observe how glass beads are made at the Satake Glass factory.
・Try your hand at cutting the glass rods, which are the basis of glass crafts.
・The main part of the experience includes melting the rods and making unique glass beads.
・Turn the beads you made into a one-of-a-kind necklace and keep it as a souvenir!
・Explore the Shinodanomori Shrine, home to the “Camphor of thousand branches” with your guide.
・Have the chief priest perform a prayer and purification ceremony for you at this locally beloved shrine

What's Included

＜Glass factory tour with necklace making＞
・Tour of the long-established glass workshop: Satake Glass company
・Glass rod cutting experience and glass bead making
・Take home your handmade glass bead as an original necklace
*Guide not included

＜Glass factory tour with necklace making and shrine prayer experience＞
・Tour of the long-established glass workshop: Satake Glass company
・Glass rod cutting experience and glass bead making
・Take home your handmade glass bead as an original necklace
・Shrine visit, prayer and purification by the chief priest
・English speaking guide

Meeting Place

＜Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory（2 hours）＞

Satake Glass company

Address

〒594-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Izumi, Saiwai 2-11-30

Access

10 minutes on foot from the Shinodayama Station on the JR Hanwa Line
＜Glass bead necklace at a long-established glass factory and shrine prayer experience（3 hours）＞

Shinodanomori Shrine

Address

〒594-0081 Osaka Prefecture, Izumi, Kuzunohacho 1-11−47

Access

5 minutes on foot from the Kita Shinoda Station on the JR Hanwa Line

Important information

※Please be punctual.
※The experience may be cancelled due to weather.
※This product offers two separate packages, with one package including a visit to the shrine and a guide, while the other does not include neither. Please be advised that the starting location of the tour differs per package.