Osaka Naniwa Tinware, a Traditional Craft

Overview

Have you ever heard of the traditional craft of Osaka Naniwa tinware?
Osaka Naniwa Tinware is metalwork made in the area around Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Using the metal tin as raw material, a variety of products are made, including Japanese and Western-style sake cups, tea utensils, flower vases, and other vessels, as well as sacred and Buddhist ritual utensils. In 1983, it was selected as a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

This tour will visit the Osaka Naniwa Tinware workshop.
You will visit the workshop and create your own tin tumbler or tin sake cup with your original design.

Meeting place

Please come to the ticket gate.3-chōme-4 Komagawa, Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 546-0043

Route

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Tinware Workshop

Tours and hands-on experience will be offered at the tinware workshop.

Details

Location Osaka
Languages English
Max participants Up to 4 people
Activity duration About 3 hours

Things to know

Please wear normal clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as this is a workshop where artisans usually work.
If the workshop is busy, the tour may be cancelled.

Keywords

Culture Experience