Kichijoji in Tokyo has always been a good place for shopping and shopping recommended by Japanese travellers in the community. Is there any itinerary that can be interspersed to make free travel more interesting and experience local culture?This trip to Tokyo and my sister went online to find two handicraft trips, one of which isVeltra.comThe glass craftsmanship, follow us to see how fun it is! (→ querySandblasted glass craft experience price)
There are diversified choices of local travel itineraries in Japan, so you might as well start with the guide in Chinese.
In the past, I wanted to find some local itinerary experiences to see different travel methods. Most of them were arranged by the local travel agency Day Tour or commissioned by travel agencies. Thanks to the emergence of new innovative services, these one-day itineraries and single-course online orders began to be placed. The Chinese interface is even more worry-free, because Anya can only speak basic Japanese, and you still have to ask Google Translate if you don’t understand the language interface.
Veltra.comIt's a Japanese travel website that previously only offered a Japanese interface. Around the end of 2015, it launched a Traditional Chinese website, allowing Chinese-speaking customers to experience more in-depth itineraries.KlookCompared to KKDay, KKDay has the advantage of being located locally, offering more in-depth, cultural, and hands-on itineraries, and is not limited to the sale of transportation tickets.
I previously introduced Owl Family Owl Coffee Shop. Originally, this brand only had on-site registration as a waitlist. However, after Taiwanese tourists started the craze, they also handed over the payment for online reservations.Veltra.com, Anya feels that this will reduce the inconvenience of travelers and improve to ensure the on-site consumption. I am very grateful for these travel services, so that the journey can be more diversified. In addition to shopping and food feasts, it further explores the beauty of Japanese travel.
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How to order itinerary service through Veltra.com?The operation steps and precautions are compiled.
Engaged in work related to the Internet industry, focusing on the smooth flow of the website, the security of the cash flow mechanism and the transparency of the customer service center information. The current travel service website simplifies the cumbersome ordering process and strengthens the encryption of credit card payment transactions due to user experience. Can be more assured.My sisters and I like to do it ourselves. After seeing some cultural experience itineraries, we selected[Creative hands-on] Kichijoji・Sandblast glass craft experience, The consideration angle is:
1. Located at "Kichijoji" Station on JR Chuo Line in Tokyo, 3 minutes walk from the station
2. Have Chinese service (although the eldest sister can speak Japanese, but I don’t know...)
3. The course time is about 2 hours, not too long
4. After the class at 10:30 in the morning, you can go shopping in Kichijoji or go to Shimokitazawa, which is a good choice for the trip
For readers planning a trip to Tokyo, the following steps will not be difficult, and they can be easily completed by themselves.
Step XNUMX: Go to Veltra.com >> Tokyo >> Kichijoji sandblasting glass craft experience
▲ On the homepage of Veltra's official website, click on "Tokyo".
▲ There are 181 itineraries in Tokyo. People who are not familiar with Japanese like me can directly choose the itinerary with Chinese service.
▲ After seeing 36 Chinese service itineraries, I chose the hand-made course of sandblasting glass.
Step XNUMX: Read the introduction and description of the itinerary carefully, and select the course date and number of people.
▲ Reminder: Closed on Sunday.
▲ Select the date and number of people, and press "Next".
Step XNUMX: Choose the course time.
▲ I recommend the morning class. After the end, you can continue the one-day tour of Kichijoji.
Step XNUMX: Fill in the phone number for contact.
▲ When you arrive in Japan, you will usually change your Sim card. It is recommended that you can also fill in the hotel phone number.
Step XNUMX: Confirm that the order information is correct, enter the credit card to complete the payment.
▲ Remember to check the website cancellation policy and arrive in the classroom on time!
How do I get to the sandblasted glass classroom in Kichijoji, Tokyo?
Our hotel is located at Daimon Station on the Toei Oedo Line. The class time is scheduled for 10:30 in the morning on the same day. My sister suggested that we might go out early and have breakfast near Kichijoji Station. After entering the station, take the Oedo Line Shinjuku and leave the station. Then transfer to JR Chuo Line to Kichijoji Station. It takes only 39 minutes and a fare of 440 yen.
After exiting the station, head towards the Tokyu Department Store. The classroom is next to the alley, making it easy to identify.
▲ My sister suggested to go to the department store after the course.
▲ The location of the classroom.
▲ Walk up to the third floor from the side stairs, the blue sign is also the sign of the classroom.
▲ Let's go!
The experience of sandblasting glass in Kichijoji in Tokyo is taught by the teacher carefully, and the operation is interesting and not difficult.
Entering the classroom, there are already several teachers and students gathered together. We greeted our two tourists and students enthusiastically. Although the teacher is Japanese, he speaks Chinese very well. In addition, my sister can speak Japanese, so the whole process is smooth. .The teacher first asked us to fill in the information and choose the cup style, color, etc., mine is a blue chrysanthemum flower, and my sister is a pink cherry blossom. She will lead one step by step to complete.
Sandblasted glass is used in common household utensils, and can also appear in decoration design, such as large-area glass windows, door panels, etc. The principle of construction method is to transport sand and high-pressure spray on the surface of flat glass to cause erosion, and then form a translucent matte surface effect.We first paste colored adhesive paper on the cup, remove the blanks one by one with a paper carving knife, and then enter the sandblasting box to make it atomized.
It took about three hours to complete, mainly because my sister chose a super super super complicated cherry blossom pattern. Just wait for her to finish carving it and spend two hours!But on the contrary, the sandblasting project is simpler than mine. It will be done in one click. We all chatted while operating and felt that time passed very quickly.
▲ The above is the finished product made by teachers and students, exquisite and beautiful.
▲ Chunhua, flower language: graceful without being arrogant.
▲ The teacher explained it in perspective to let me know that there will probably be a variety of colors.
▲ Paste the stickers with patterns on the bottle one by one.
▲ Carve out the green blanks between the flowers.
▲ After putting on double gloves, prepare for sandblasting.
▲ The sandblasting process will be guided by the teacher, and I am not too worried about soiling the clothes.
▲ The bottle body needs to be slowly sandblasted and atomized with patience.
▲ Semi-finished products after sandblasting.
▲ The original blue color has been atomized, and the blue glass is kept in the cover of the sticker.
▲ The teacher treats the bottle with syrup to prevent fingerprints from sticking after placing it.
▲ My work is complete!Quite a sense of accomplishment!
▲ The cherry blossom pattern chosen by my sister.
▲ It is not difficult to carve this pattern, but the difficulty is patience and carefulness.
▲ My sister's cup is another method. Only the cherry blossoms need to be atomized, and the others are kept transparent.
▲ Tear off the adhesive tape.
▲ Sakura cup made by yourself!If you are going to come to Tokyo to enjoy the cherry blossoms, this itinerary is very suitable.
▲ The teacher helped us pack the cups so that we can take them back to Taiwan.
Classroom episode.
There were many teachers’ mothers and students. They were kind and talkative. They brought refreshments such as famous senbei, dorayaki, etc., and we shared them and chatted together.The teacher himself speaks Chinese very well, and also acts as an interpreter for both parties. If they talk about the common topic "Japanese drama, Japanese entertainment", they will be able to smile at each other even more knowingly.Because it was the time when SMAP was disbanded, one of the mothers asked, "Which member do you like best?" and answered "Kimura Takuya" when everyone understood. (laugh)
The teacher watched a lot of Chinese dramas by herself, and one of them was praised by her... that was the "Langya Bang". She believed that the script and the actors were all a temporary choice, and we also discussed a number of dramas together.Everyone, guess which Chinese male star is the teacher’s idol?
"Andy Lau."
It turns out that she liked Andy Lau a long time ago. For example, her early record works and the movie "Infernal Affairs" that won the actor, she thinks that he is a very gentle male representative.The teacher learns Chinese or learns about entertainment related topics through some dramas and Youtube. We really like her!If you have come here to experience hand-made courses, you might as well share your preferences with her.
※ Brief introduction of Mr. Toshieko Murai
The teacher’s glass craft classroom MAKERAFT was opened in Kichijoji in 1996. What she hopes to provide to students is not only skill learning, but also the warmth of home and the teacher’s kind encouragement and support, so that glass craft learning is no longer a lofty goal. Course.
Kaohsiung Rural Meinung Field Learning Society, Executive Board Director
– Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
– Used to work in Japan Airlines
– Chief Lecturer on behalf of MAY CRAFT Kichijoji
– With 20 years of experience in glass craftwork production and guidance
– Standing member of Asia Art Association
▲ Have fun tasting these delicacies together.
▲ The teacher's work!And ask us if there are flying fish in Taiwan.
▲ Enthusiastic group photo!I am very happy to meet the teachers and mothers.
◎Kichijoji・Sandblasting glass craft experience (Chinese service)
-Official website:www.veltra.com/tw
-Itinerary order:http://www.veltra.com/tw/asia/japan/tokyo/a/130891
