Chopstick-making activity in Aguchi Shrine to learn about Japanese food culture

Chopsticks are an indispensable element of Japanese culture and food. They have existed in Japan since mythical times. In this special activity, participants will make chopsticks by hand and pray at an altar to give thanks for their daily lives and ask for good health.

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Aguchi Shrine

Making chopsticks (image)

Official shrine visit (image)

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers: 2 participants
Maximum Capacity: 5 participants
Meeting and Exchange Areas: Aguchi Shrine
2-1-29 Kainochō Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka
Open Period: Year-round
Closed Period: At certain times of the year, such as the New Year holidays and other festivals, visitors cannot be accommodated as there are other events and rituals to tend to
Meeting Times and Business Hours: From 10:00 a.m./From 1:30 p.m./From 3:30 p.m.
Tour Schedule: Preferred time. Meet up directly at the activity location. 1) Make chopsticks at Aguchi Shrine and use washi paper to make chopstick sleeves, 2) Official shrine visit, 3) Program ends once the activity is finished. *You may take the chopsticks you made home with you.
Required Time: Around 1 hour
Provision of Meals: Meals are not provided
Universal accessibility: There are some places within the shrine grounds that are difficult to walk on because of uneven surfaces, gravel, and cobblestones.
Parking: Parking: Available for standard-sized vehicles
Notes: After you make your request for a reservation, the tour will be finalized after the experience facility confirms that it can accept you. Then, the reservation is official.
Related websites: https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/49