MARUNAOManufactures chopsticks made of ebony, rosewood, snakewood, and other woods with high precision and beautiful workmanship. The octagonal shape of the chopsticks makes them easy to grasp, and the ultra-thin tips provide a unique feel in the mouth.
product:KOUBA tour
Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, October 29, 2023
You can visit the factory while it is in operation.
(No Appointments Required) 9:00 – 17:00
*Except for 12:00 – 13:00
Experience / Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 2023
(Schedule)
Chopstick making experience: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
Spoon making: 12:00 – 13:00 *Reservations required for high school students and older
(Contents)
(1) Chopstick Making Experience
Using a planer made in Tsubame-Sanjo, visitors can make two types of chopsticks in one hour: square chopsticks made of cedar and octagonal chopsticks made of ironwood.
(2) Spoon making experience
Using a rare wood, “sandalwood,” and making full use of opportunities actually used by craftsmen, you can create one of your own original spoons.
(Capacity)
Chopstick making experience: 10 people
Spoon making experience: 5 persons
(Price)
Chopstick making experience per person : 2,750 yen (tax included)
Spoon making experience : 3,300 yen (tax included)
(Notes)
Cash only. Please keep as much change as possible.
Friday, October 27, 2023
(Schedule)
Chopstick making: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
Spoon making: 12:00 – 13:00 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
Moss ball making: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
(Contents)
(1) Chopstick Making Experience
Using a planer made in Tsubame-Sanjo, visitors can make two types of chopsticks in one hour: square chopsticks made of cedar and octagonal chopsticks made of ironwood.
(2) Spoon making experience
Using a rare wood, “Shidan”, and making full use of the opportunities actually used by craftsmen, you can make one of your own original spoons.
(3) Moss ball making experience
Mr. Masato Hatakeya of “Ai Niwa,” a Sanjo City-based company, will be invited as an instructor to make a large moss ball of deciduous wood while sharing stories about nature and the local community. A sandalwood moss ball stand made from scrap wood will also be given as a gift. (Time required: 1 hour)
(Capacity)
Chopstick making experience: 10 people
Spoon making: 5 people
Moss ball making: 8 people
(Price)
Chopstick-making experience per person: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Spoon making experience: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Moss ball making experience: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Saturday, October 28, 2023
(Schedule)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 14:00 – 15:00 *Reservations required for those 10 years old and up, elementary school students accompanied by a parent or guardian
Chopstick making: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
Moss ball making experience: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
(Contents)
(1) Making Mizuhiki chopstick rests
Ms. Takako Kinebuchi, a mizuhiki artist from Niigata Prefecture, will be our lecturer to make mizuhiki chopstick rests.
(2) Chopstick making experience
Using a plane made in Tsubame-Sanjo, participants will make two kinds of chopsticks in one hour: square chopsticks made of cedar and octagonal chopsticks made of ironwood.
(3) Moss ball making experience
Mr. Masato Hatakeya of “Ai Niwa,” an artist active in Sanjo City, will be invited as an instructor to talk about nature and the local community while making large moss balls from deciduous trees. A sandalwood moss ball stand made from scrap wood will be given as a gift. (Time required: 1 hour)
(Capacity)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: 6 persons each
Making chopsticks: 10 persons each
Making moss balls: 8 persons each
(Price)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Spoon making experience: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Moss ball making experience: 3,850 yen (tax included)
(Notes)
Please contact Marnao regarding reservations.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
(Schedule)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: (1) 11:00 – 12:00 *Reservations required for those 10 years old and up, elementary school students accompanied by a parent or guardian
Chopstick-making experience: (1) 11:00 – 12:00, (2) 13:30 – 14:30 *Reservations required, ages 10 and up
(Contents)
(1) Making Mizuhiki chopstick rests
We will invite Mizuhiki artist @takako_kine_ from Niigata Prefecture as an instructor to make Mizuhiki chopstick rests.
(2)Chopstick making experience
Using a plane made in Tsubame-Sanjo, participants will make two kinds of chopsticks in one hour: square chopsticks made of cedar and octagonal chopsticks made of ironwood.
(Capacity)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: 6 persons each
Chopstick-making experience: 10 people each
(Price)
Mizuhiki chopstick rest making: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Spoon making experience: 3,300 yen (tax included)
(Notes)
Please contact Marnao regarding reservations.
Notes & Rules
KOUBA Tours and Experiences have age and clothing restrictions. Please be sure to read the following in advance.
In KOUBA
Those under junior high school age must be accompanied by a guardian. (Please refrain from attending if you are a preschooler.)
Those under the drunkenness of alcohol are not allowed to participate.
Please follow the instructions of the staff in KOUBA.
Please never touch the equipment or products in KOUBA.
Smoking is completely prohibited in KOUBA.
Before taking photos, please get permission from each KOUBA staff. And, please refrain from using flash.
In advance, please check reservations is required or not.
KOUBA has a limited capacity, so if you have more than 10 people, please contact each KOUBA in advance.
About clothes
Please wear clothing that is no problem even if it gets dirty and shoes that are easy to move.
Please refrain from wearing sandals, high heels, platform shoes, etc. They may cause you falling.
Please refrain from wearing skirts or baggy clothing as there is a risk of getting caught in the machine.
Visit by car
When coming to KOUBA by car, please use each KOUBA parking area or a nearby temporary parking area.
Please note that you may not be able to use the parking area if it is full.
If you do not follow the rules above, we may refuse your participation. Additionally, the organizer and each KOUBA will not take any responsibility for any accidents caused by your fault within the factory.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in order to ensure a safe tour and experience.