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A storefront with a sign reading "kobe" and a purple awning with Japanese characters. 1
A storefront with a large wooden sign and a banner. 2
A store with a purple patterned background and Japanese text. There are various items on display including jewelry, candles, and other decorative objects. 3
A cluttered room with a large wooden sculpture, a blue pot, and various items scattered around. 4
A display of Japanese candles and incense with informational signs. 5
By Alma del Japón
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,847 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • It's the only workshop in Kobe where you can create and paint warōsoku.
    • Hand-decorated candles are super rare, even in Japan.
    • It offers a unique souvenir that can't be bought in ordinary stores.
    • Even beginners can easily understand the process.
    • It offers a balance between hands-on activity and cultural tasting.

Activity location

    • Kobe
    • Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、兵庫県西宮市阪神 今津駅 | Imazu Station is a transfer station for the Hankyu and Hanshin railway lines. The meeting point is the Hanshin Imazu station ticket office. After leaving the ticket office, the ticket sales office is on the right. We'll be waiting in that area. The guides are two petite women. We'll be waiting with a sign that says "Arma del Japón."
    • Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

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Japanese candle making experience, visit to a sake brewery, and tasting

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish
Starting time: 13:30
Price details
P 3,846.81 x 1 AdultP 3,846.81
Total
Price is P 3,846.81

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Price of the Japanese wax candle painting experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A glass of sake for tasting.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation costs to the event venue.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tasting costs from the second glass of sake.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Expenses for souvenirs, personal purchases of food and drinks, etc.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, High-heeled shoes, Littering, Making fire, Nudity, Smoking indoors, Strong fragrances
  • Not suitable for: People under 20 years, People with kidney problems, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Meet at Imazu Station on the Hanshin Line to kick off an experience that combines the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship with Nishinomiya's sake culture. This tour showcases two local treasures: traditional “wax candles” and the famous sake produced in this historic region.

The first place we'll visit is the only establishment in Kobe where you can experience both the making and painting of Japanese candles. Made with washi paper and plant fibers, these candles produce a large, soft flame and have been prized for centuries in temples and ceremonies. Their warm, artistic light differs markedly from Western candles, symbolizing Japanese aesthetics.

At the workshop, you can learn directly from local artisans. First, you'll shape your own candle while learning techniques passed down from generation to generation. Then, using special pigments, you'll decorate your candle with floral motifs or traditional designs. Hand-painted candles are quite rare even in Japan, so your creation will be a truly unique and unrepeatable souvenir. This activity is suitable for beginners and is an ideal way to get to know Japanese art.

Next, we'll introduce you to one of Nishinomiya's most prized products: sake. This city is famous for its exceptionally pure groundwater, known as “Miyamizu,” which has been used to produce the best sake since the Edo period. Blessed with this natural environment, Nishinomiya has historically been one of the most important centers of the sake industry in Japan.
We'll visit the flagship store of Ōzeki, one of the oldest sake breweries in the region. At Sekijuan, you can enjoy various types of sake, from refreshing and easy-to-drink varieties to dry sakes with a robust umami flavor and a clean finish. Guided by the motto “The pioneering spirit,” Ōzeki developed “One Cup” in 1964 as a sake that can be enjoyed “anytime, anywhere.” Plus, this shop also sells limited-edition products perfect for special commemorative gifts, like sake sweets and limited-edition bottles.

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The tour ends at this store, but you can relax and take a break in the café.

This roughly two-and-a-half-hour tour combines creativity, culture, and gastronomy. Enjoy Japan's most iconic sake in its place of origin while creating a unique handmade piece. It's an ideal experience for those who want to delve into Japanese culture through authentic activities exclusive to Nishinomiya.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kobe
    • Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、兵庫県西宮市阪神 今津駅 | Imazu Station is a transfer station for the Hankyu and Hanshin railway lines. The meeting point is the Hanshin Imazu station ticket office. After leaving the ticket office, the ticket sales office is on the right. We'll be waiting in that area. The guides are two petite women. We'll be waiting with a sign that says "Arma del Japón."
    • Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan