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Craft Kumano Fude Makeup Brush with an Expert

Hiroshima, Japanby 株式会社晃祐堂 化粧筆工房

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese

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Overview

• Tour the production site (factory) of the world's highest-quality brushes—Kumano Fude. • Learn about the history of Kumano brushes, and how both brushes and makeup brushes are crafted! • Create your own one-of-a-kind makeup brush. (You can take home the brush you made!) • The factory is equipped with multiple digital and English-language projectors, making the tour more interactive. • Inside the factory, you'll find many valuable brush samples and calligraphy pieces on display. Experience the World of Japan depicted by these brushes. •During the handmade experience, English translations of the materials are shown on a large display for explanation. •During the factory tour, we use a touchless interactive system and explain the process with English subtitles and English AI voice. •Additionally, we use Pocket Talk(Transration App) to answer questions.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Kumano Brush Meister certificate
  • The materials to create your makeup brush
  • Personalized name inscription on your handcrafted brush
  • Travel expenses to the location
  • Cost for purchased brushes and souvenirs other than the brush-making experience

Itinerary

At the Koyudo Makeup Brush Workshop, experience the full process of brush-making, from production to quality control. Discover the secret behind the soft, fluffy, comfortable, and cute designs, recognized by the world's leading brands. The experience includes creating your own custom makeup brush. (This product can be taken home.) Experience overview: • Learn about the history of Kumano's traditional brush-making industry through a slide presentation. • Write characters with an actual calligraphy brush (water brush)! • Afterwards, begin the brush-making experience! You can choose from two types of brushes. Make sure to carefully align the delicate bristles. • You will also have the opportunity to try out some makeup brushes. Compare them to what you normally use! • Afterwards, you can tour the factory. Take a peek into the secret behind producing world-class quality! *In addition to the brush you make during the experience, which you can take home, you can also purchase other products. *At the end of the workshop, you will receive a Kumano Brush Meister Certificate and a personalized brush with your name on it.

Meeting and pickup

We wait for you at the reception on the left side as soon as you enter in this building.

End point

We wait for you at the reception on the left side as soon as you enter in this building.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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