Osaka Glass Bead Workshop & Shrine Blessing Experience
- Visit Satake Glass, a long-established glass studio, and observe the process of making glass rods and beads
- Try cutting glass rods, the materials used for glass art
- Experience making your own original glass bead by melting glass rods over a flame
- Turn your handmade glass bead into a necklace and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake
- Visit Shinodamori Shrine, home to the magnificent “Chieda no Kusu,” a camphor tree designated as a Natural Monument by the city
- Receive a blessing and purification directly from the chief priest at this beloved local shrine
What to expect
At Satake Glass, which has a beautifully preserved building registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property, you can observe the fascinating process of glass rod production. After the tour, enjoy hands-on crafting as you make your own glass bead from molten glass and transform it into a unique glass bead necklace to take home as a souvenir.
For the plan including the shrine visit, you will be guided to Shinodamori Shrine, a cherished local shrine known for its sacred giant tree where, according to legend, a white fox once disappeared. Here, the chief priest will perform a blessing and purification ceremony especially for you. This tour offers a memorable opportunity to experience the beauty of craftsmanship, tradition, and Japanese culture all in one special day.
