Koyudo
Koyudo is first and foremost a Kumano brush (traditional craft-made brushes) maker. The company also works in OEM manufacturing for other brush makers, and has trained three traditional craftsmen, all recognized by the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries for their sophisticated techniques. Koyudo has also created makeup brushes, manufactured and sold under the Koyudo brand, using advanced techniques fostered through crafting calligraphy brushes, and is actively working towards marketing these brushes globally.
Venue Information / Contact Information
- Address
- 4-4-7 Hiradani, Kumano-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture
- Access
- About 30 minutes from downtown Hiroshima City by car.
- Business Hours
- Between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Not acceptable days
- New Years, Sundays, National Holidays (exceptions may be made; please inquire directly for details)
| Program | Our tour program features a factory tour where visitors can observe the process of makeup production to quality control and learn how our brushes are made. Visitors can also try their hand at making a rose-shaped or rounded brush. While visitors tour the facilities, we’ll put the finishing touches on their brushes (including adding their names), which visitors can then take home as souvenirs. |
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| Description / Acceptance Time / Group Size / Time Required | Tour Group Size: 1 to 40 people Tour Duration: 90 minutes ・Brush making (30 minutes) ・Factory tour (20 minutes) ・Q&A session (20 minutes) ・Showroom tour/shopping (20 minutes) |
| Price / Remarks | Showroom tour: Free Brush making: Starts at 3000yen per person |
| Inquiries Regarding Use | TEL: +81-82-554-1862(Hiroshima Conven & Visitors Bureau) |
