Fukui in Vocational experience

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Mikuni Port is considered one of the leading fishing ports in Fukui Prefecture. You can experience making your own ultimate crab bowl using two whole female Echizen crabs, Seiko crabs, purchased from Mikuni Port Market. You can enjoy the experience with the instructor while listening to lectures such as explanations of the parts and how to peel them. Since special crab scissors are used and no knives are used, even beginners and children can participate with confidence. Arrange to your liking on top of rice made with Koshihikari rice grown in Fukui Prefecture, and your original crab bowl is ready! Once completed, enjoy the crab bowl you made at the attached restaurant. The taste of the rice bowl you made yourself is exceptional! ★Procedure on the day of the experience [STEP 1] 9:50-10:00 (approximately 10 minutes) Please gather 10 minutes before the event time and complete the registration. [STEP 2] 10:00-10:05 (about 5 minutes) Guidance starts [STEP 3] 10:05-11:00 (about 55 minutes) Crab bowl making experience starts! [STEP 4] 11:00-11:45 (about 45 minutes) Let's eat at the attached restaurant!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Yamaken Mokkojo is the only factory in the production area of ​​Echizen cutlery that specializes in manufacturing kitchen knife handles. Even if you use a good kitchen knife, the handle that you hold directly is an important part. With such a handle as a starting point, we will tour the factories that make the handle and the blade. Finally, it is an experience to make your own kitchen knife from a number of repertoires.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can make your own sunglasses by fitting your favorite lenses into your favorite spectacle frames. There are more than 300 kinds of colors, frames and lenses that intersect at the end of a lot of trouble, and when you wear sunglasses that were born in that way, you will find yourself that you have not seen yet. Also, after the experience, take a break with soft serve ice cream or special coffee at the cafe in Lens Park!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 14:00

It is an experience to follow the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops. There is no doubt that the spoons that you create with your own hands contain not only attachment but also the magnificent story of Echizen lacquerware.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Children as young as 3 years old can make their own semi-custom glasses! You can make your own glasses while learning about "glasses" in the studio tour. Would you like to give your child a special experience and glasses?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00

Nishikori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr. Masataka Nishikikori, a craftsman at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop, and experience wiping lacquer on a wooden tray. The tray, which can be used for serving meals or as a tray for breakfast and snacks, will make your usual little time your favorite time. *The tray in the photo is an image. The shape of the actual experience is different.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen cutlery". One of the characteristics of Echizen cutlery, which is attracting attention not only in Japan but also from overseas, is the sharpness created by craftsmen. The tour will visit two workshops: Yamaken Mokkojo, which specializes in making Echizen cutlery handles, which are rare even in Japan, and Ryusen Hamono, which makes knives with beautiful unique ripple patterns.

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

``Imadate, the town of Echizen washi with a history of 1,500 years.'' It is said that Echizen washi began when a beautiful woman came down from the mountains and taught the villagers how to make washi. On this tour, you will walk around Imadate and visit two Japanese paper making workshops, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill and Nagata Paper Mill. The large torii gate at the entrance of Imadate is an eye-catching photo spot. Other than that, one of the pleasures of traveling is finding your own favorite points while walking around the city, such as the nostalgic townscapes with history and the mountains covered with clouds on rainy days. ▼▼▼ First of all, let me introduce you to the Japanese paper making studio, Ryozo Yanase Paper Mills. At the workshop, you can see the molds used in the technique of mold rakusui paper, and experience making Japanese paper using mold rakusui paper. (Depending on the day, we may not be able to tour the studio, and in that case we may use video to explain.) ▼▼▼ After the paper-making experience, visit the Echizen Washi specialty shop "RYOZO" attached to the studio. Let's take a peek. "In order to continue as a production area, I want people to know about the various washi papermaking workshops in this production area." With this in mind, RYOZO offers a variety of washi accessories from the washi papermaking workshops in the production area in addition to its own products. increase. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Mr. Yanase what kind of workshop they are made in. ▼▼▼ After visiting Ryozo Yanase Paper Mill, we will walk to Nagata Paper Mill. The retro workshop where you can feel the times is the workshop of craftsmen who have been making Japanese paper for generations. At the workshop, you can hear directly from craftsmen about the raw materials of washi, the role of machines, and washi made by various methods. ▼▼▼ After the tour, go to the attached shop. In a complete turn from a workshop that makes large Japanese paper, cute Japanese paper accessories that tickle the hearts of women are lined up. There are also a wide variety of items such as business card holders, torinoko notebooks, and stamp books made from Japanese paper. You may be able to find unique items that catch your eye with unisex designs. After leaving Nagata Paper Mill, walk to your next destination. ▼▼▼ At the end of the trip, visit Otaki Shrine and Okamoto Shrine, which enshrine the god of paper. Kawakami Gozen, the only god of Japanese paper, is enshrined, and the precincts have a calm and soothing atmosphere. You will be overwhelmed by the shrine building with a cypress bark roof designated as an important cultural property of the country! ▼▼▼ And the tour ends here. Finally, we will take a commemorative photo etc. Travel to Imadate, the town watched over by the god of Japanese paper, and experience the techniques and thoughts of craftsmen. Why don't you visit the production area of ​​Echizen Washi?

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 11:00

Advance reservations are required! Instructors will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and all fishing equipment and life jackets are provided! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! There are various fish you can catch, such as sea bream, sillago, horse mackerel, and filefish! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and waves, we will contact you by 5:00 p.m. the day before to cancel the event. Even if it is raining in the city, the coastal areas often have a passing shower or light rain because of the westerly winds. For this reason, in the event of light rain, we will hold the event wearing special raincoats. [About the number of rentals] For this experience, children under the age of 10 must participate in the experience with a guardian. In addition, for the use of rental sets, a reservation for a rental set is required according to the age of the experiencer. Please check the age of the experiencer and the number of rentals before making a reservation. ◎ If the experiencer is under 10 years old, one experiencer + one adult (total of 2 people) can use one set. *A guardian will hold the fishing rod together with the experience. ◎ If the participant is 10 years old or older, one person can use one set. ★ Flow of the fishing experience [STEP 1] 8:20-8:30 / 10:50-11:00 Please gather about 10 minutes before and complete the registration. Meeting place: Near 19-4-1 Saki, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui Prefecture *Please note that the meeting place is different from the dining place. [STEP 2] 8:30-8:45 / 11:00-11:15 When the scheduled time arrives, the instructor will give a guidance. (About 15 minutes) [STEP 3] 8:45-10:30 / 11:15-13:00 Enjoy fishing for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. (About 1 hour 45 minutes) [STEP 4] 11:00- / 13:30- After the experience, you can also eat the fish you caught at the affiliated restaurant "Mikuni Retirement Place". If you wish, please drive to the address below. *There may be a waiting time depending on the restaurant's reservation status. *Due to renovation work, only take-out will be available from 9/27 to 10/18. Dining location: Mikuni Retreat Address: 3-7-22 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Time required: Approximately 10 minutes by car from the experience location. Parking: There are 9 parking spaces in total, 2 in front of the store, 3 behind the store, and 4 on the back street of the store. You can also use the parking lot at the beach opposite the store. [Caution] This is a fishing class that deals with nature. There are dangerous areas at the fishing spot, so be sure to follow the instructor's instructions and follow the rules to have a fun experience! There may be cases where you don't catch a single fish, but we hope you will enjoy the slow life that you can't experience in the city while watching the various movements of nature!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 11:00

Advance reservations are required! Instructors will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and all fishing equipment and life jackets are provided! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! There are various fish you can catch, such as sea bream, sillago, horse mackerel, and filefish! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and waves, we will contact you by 5:00 p.m. the day before to cancel the event. Even if it is raining in the city, the coastal areas often have a passing shower or light rain because of the westerly winds. Therefore, in the event of light rain, we will wear special raincoats. [About the number of rentals] For this experience, children under 10 years old must participate in the experience with a guardian. In addition, for the use of rental sets, a reservation for a rental set is required according to the age of the experiencer. Please check the age of the experiencer and the number of rentals before making a reservation. ◎ If the experiencer is under 10 years old, one experiencer + one adult (total of 2 people) can use one set. *A guardian will hold the fishing rod together with the experience. ◎ If the participant is 10 years old or older, one person can use one set. ★ Flow of the fishing experience [STEP 1] 8:20-8:30 / 10:50-11:00 Please gather about 10 minutes before and complete the registration. Meeting place: Near 34-1-13-3 Shinbo, Mikuni-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui Prefecture *Please note that the meeting place is different from the dining place. [STEP 2] 8:30-8:45 / 11:00-11:15 When the scheduled time arrives, the instructor will give a guidance. (About 15 minutes) [STEP 3] 8:45-10:30 / 11:15-13:00 Enjoy fishing for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. (About 1 hour 45 minutes) [STEP 4] 11:00- / 13:30- After the experience, you can also eat the fish you caught at the affiliated restaurant "Mikuni Retirement Place". If you wish, please drive to the address below. *Depending on the restaurant reservation situation, you will be guided as soon as a seat becomes available, and there may be a waiting time. Dining location: Mikuni Retirement Place Address: 3-7-22 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Time required: Approximately 10 minutes by car from the experience location. Parking: There are 9 parking spaces in total, 2 in front of the store, 3 behind the store, and 4 on the back street of the store. In addition, the parking lot at the beach opposite the store can be parked for free except during the paid summer period. [Note] This is a fishing class that deals with nature. There are dangerous places in the fishing area, so be sure to follow the instructor's instructions and follow the rules to have a fun experience! There may be cases where you don't catch a single fish, but we hope you will enjoy the slow life that you can't experience in the city while watching the various movements of nature!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00

Advance reservations are required! The instructor will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and all fishing equipment and life jackets are provided! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! The fish you can catch are a variety of fish, including sea bream, sillago, horse mackerel, and filefish! In addition, from September to October, you can watch the beautiful sunset that is one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan. In addition, as a bonus, you will also receive a bathing ticket (one ticket per set) for "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port"! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and waves, we will contact you by 5:00 p.m. the day before to cancel the event. In addition, in the event of light rain, we will hold the event wearing special raincoats. [About the number of rentals] For this experience, children under 10 years old must participate in the experience with a guardian. In addition, for the use of rental sets, a reservation for a rental set is required according to the age of the experiencer. Please check the age of the experiencer and the number of rentals before making a reservation. ◎ If the experiencer is under 10 years old, one experiencer + one adult (total of 2 people) can use one set. *A guardian will hold the fishing rod together with the participant. ◎If the participant is 10 years old or older, one person can use one set. ★Flow of the fishing experience on the day [STEP 1] 14:50-15:00 Meeting place/reception Meeting place: Near 19-4-1 Saki, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture *Please note that the meeting place is different from the dining place. [STEP 2] 15:00-15:15 Guidance [STEP 3] 15:15-17:00 Sea fishing experience [STEP 4] 17:30- Meal (only for those who wish) After participating in the experience, you can eat the fish you caught at the affiliated restaurant "Mikuni Retirement Place". If you wish, please drive to the address below. *Depending on the reservation situation of the restaurant, you will be guided as soon as a seat becomes available, and there may be a waiting time. Dining place: Mikuni Retirement Place Address: 3-7-22 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Time required: Approximately 10 minutes by car from the experience location. Parking: 2 in front of the store, 3 behind the store, 4 on the back street, total of 9 parking spaces. In addition, parking at the beach opposite the store is free except during the paid summer period. [STEP 5] After the meal, take a bath at "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port" (only for those who wish to do so) Address: 2-18-1 Yado, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture *Please contact "Mikuni Onsen Yua Port" directly to confirm business hours, etc. [Note] This is a fishing class that deals with nature. There are dangerous areas in the fishing area, so be sure to follow the instructor's instructions and follow the rules to have a fun experience! There may be cases where you don't catch a single fish, but we hope you will enjoy the slow life that you can't experience in the city while watching the various movements of nature!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

Sweet shrimp is as popular as Echizen crab in Fukui Prefecture. You can make the ultimate sweet shrimp rice bowl using brand sweet shrimp and the legendary gasa shrimp purchased from Mikuni Port Market, which boasts the highest catch in the prefecture! The instructor will carefully support you from how to peel the shrimp to plating. You can also have fun learning trivia about sweet shrimp and gasa shrimp. Arrange the shrimp to your liking on top of rice made with Koshihikari rice from Fukui Prefecture, and your original sweet shrimp rice bowl is ready! Once it's complete, you can enjoy it at the restaurant attached to the facility! The rice bowl you made yourself is exceptionally delicious! Since you don't need to use a knife, even small children and those who are not good at cooking can enjoy the experience! There are several different ways to plate the food, so you can enjoy different ways to plate the food each time you participate. ★The flow of the experience day [STEP 1] 10:00-10:15 (about 15 minutes) Guidance begins [STEP 2] 10:15-11:00 (about 45 minutes) Amagasa rice bowl making experience begins! [STEP 3] 11:00-11:30 (about 30 minutes) Taste it at the restaurant attached to the facility!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups