SHIMOMURA KIHANThe company plans and develops a wide range of household products, including cooking utensils, kitchen knives, cooking accessories, and a wide variety of other items closely related to daily life, in cooperation with local factories.
KOUBA tour
Friday, October 27 – Saturday, October 28, 2023
(Scheduled Times) 9:30 – 16:30
*Except for 12:00 – 13:00
Experience / Workshop
Friday, October 27 – Saturday, October 28, 2023
(Schedule)
Hand drip lecture using coffee kogu (Guest: LOG COFFEE Barista Miyazawa)
(1)10:30-11:10 (2)13:30-14:10 (3)15:00-15:40 (by appointment)
Making steamed bread using a housekeeping wholesaler steaming basket
(1) 10:00~10:30 (2) 11:00~11:30 (3) 14:15~14:45 (4) 15:15~15:45
(Time required: about 30 minutes)
*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of the class.
Participation fee: 300 yen
*Reservations are accepted. Please contact us via the inquiry form on the Household Matters website or by phone.
Mountain cherry stools: 9:00 – (120 – 150 minutes)
Cutting boards: 9:00 – 12:00 (from 10 minutes)
Roasting experience with coffee kogu: 9:30 – 16:30 (reservations possible)
*Except 12:00 – 13:00
Sales: 9:30 – 16:30 *Except 12:00 – 13:00
Learning Experience: 9:30 – 16:30 *Except 12:00 – 13:00
(Contents)
(1) Hand-drip coffee making class using coffee kogu
A coffee drip class by a barista using a coffee kogu. You will experience how to brew coffee using actual tools.
(2) Coffee Drinking Comparison
Participants will be able to compare coffee from different regions and roastings.
(3) Making steamed bread using KAJIHODOYA’s steaming basket
Participants will make steamed bread using “steaming basket,” a popular product of Kaji-Whoneya.
Choose your favorite toppings to create your own original steamed bread.
(4)Roasting experience using coffee kogu
Experience roasting coffee beans outdoors. You can take home the roasted coffee beans as souvenirs.
(5) Product sales
We will sell our recommended products.
(6)Learning experience
Visitors can learn about the manufacturing process, tools, and materials through quizzes and other fun activities.
(Capacity)
Hand-drip lecture using coffee kogu: up to 6 people per lecture
Coffee drinking comparison: No Limit
Baking steamed bread using a steaming basket: up to 6 people per session
Roasting experience using coffee tools: No Limit
Sale of goods: No Limit
Learning experience: No Limit
(Price)
Hand-drip lecture using coffee kogu: 500 yen
Making steamed bread using a housework wholesaler’s steaming basket: 300 yen
Roasting coffee using coffee kogu: 500 yen
Various goods for sale
Learning experience: Free
(Notes)
Reservation method: Call 080-2299-9888 (Attn: Iwano)
Trial (1) is also available through DM on the official KOGU Instagram account.
Trial (2) will also be accepted through the inquiry form on the official “KOGU” website.
Pre-registration period: October 10 – October 25, 9:00-16:00.
Same-day applications are accepted. If there are slots available, participation without reservations on the day is also acceptable.
Please note that the contents may be subject to change.
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.