Our factory tour offers an insightful experience, starting with an explanation of the origins of Urushi and the Urushi tree. You will be guided through the process of how the sap from the Urushi tree is refined into black or red Urushi, with detailed insights into the steps and challenges involved, as you observe the production process firsthand.

Additionally, as an option, you can also participate in a lecture or workshop at our Urushi hub, “Und.” located on the 3rd floor of the factory. We will present our efforts in tree planting activities, our various initiatives to promote Urushi, and how we aim to expand the use of Urushi, all while showcasing visual content to help deepen your understanding. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on workshop, such as applying Urushi to a surface or learning the technique of “Fuki Urushi” (wipe-on Urushi).

Furthermore, we regularly invite external instructors to host workshops on a variety of topics, including Kintsugi, Urushi painting, woodworking, natural dyeing, and Urushi dyeing, offering an even richer experience for participants.

Tour Content & Pricing Structure

1. Factory Tour Only, (30 minutes)

Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)/1 person

Content: 1st Floor Shop and Factory Tour

2. Factory Tour + Urushi Talk (60 minutes)

Price: 8,800 yen (tax included)/1 person

Content:

• Visit the 1st-floor shop and factory.
• A lecture in the 3rd-floor workspace, with a video presentation explaining the process, history, and significance of Urushi.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the craft.

3. Factory Tour + Urushi Talk + Fuki Urushi Workshop (90 minutes)

Price: 12,100 yen (tax included)/1 person

Content:

• Visit the 1st-floor shop and factory.
• A lecture in the 3rd-floor workspace with a video presentation.
• Fuki-Urushi (wipe-on Urushi)
• Workshop: Participants will have the chance to experience applying Urushi to chopsticks.

Participants will receive their project in a bag to take home.

4. Factory Tour + Urushi Talk + Fuki Urushi Kit Workshop (90 minutes)

Price:

Domestic: ¥16,500 (tax included) per person (kit included)

International: ¥18,700 (tax included) per person (kit included)Domestic 15,000 yen (tax included) kit included/1 person

Content:

• Visit the 1st-floor shop and factory.
• A lecture in the 3rd-floor workspace with a video presentation.
• Fuki Urushi (wipe-on Urushi) workshop: Experience applying Urushi to chopsticks.

*A plan to purchase a Fuki Urushi Kit (domestic) or Urushino ippo Fuki (overseas) and continue the rest at home.

5. Student Study Tour & Group Plan (Factory Tour + Urushi Talk, 45–60 minutes)

Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)/1 person

Content:

• Visit the 1st-floor shop and factory.
• A lecture in the 3rd-floor workspace with a video presentation.

Target: High school students and above. Available only for school bookings.

6. Custom-Made Tour

Price: From 22,000 yen/person

Content:

• Custom tours based on your specific requests. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Note: If English interpretation is required for any tour, an additional fee of ¥11,000 (tax included) will apply for the entire group, not per participant.

Application

Please send an email with the following information:

1. Organisation/School Name (Note: We do not accept individual bookings)
2. Representative Name
3. Preferred Date and Time (1st choice, 2nd choice)
4. Number of Participants
5. Nationality
6. English Interpretation Required (Yes/No) (Please note that we do not offer interpretation for languages other than English)
7. Tour Type (Choose from options 1–6 above)
8. Contact Email Address
9. Phone Number
10. Additional Requests (Please let us know if there’s anything else you would like to communicate)
11. If you are requesting a customised tour, please provide specific details about your preferences.