YAMAMOTO

Factory Tour

Factory Tour

We offer an unforgettable factory tour experience that goes beyond just observing from a distance. It allows you to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese craftsmanship. After the factory tour, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at leathercraft and even indulge in shopping for the bags that you witnessed being manufactured. It’s a unique and engaging experience that brings you closer to the artistry behind our products.

Tour Course

Reception

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Reception

Please complete the registration at the reception desk of Nara main store and obtain a factory map.

Factory Tour

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Factory Tour

You can use the factory map to explore our factory. You can closely observe the craftsman's skills during each work process of making randoseru, along with explanations provided on the map.

Making Leathercraft

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Making Leathercraft

You have the opportunity to try your hand at leathercraft using the leather from randoseru. Once you have completed your creation, you can take it home as a souvenir.

Photo Spot

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Photo Spot

There are two photo spots available: one in front of the factory and another at the entrance of our Nara main store. These spots are specifically designed for taking memorable photographs.

Shopping

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Shopping

At our Nara main store, you can enjoy shopping for both randoseru and Kaguyamakaban. We offer a wide selection of these products for your shopping pleasure.

Highlights of
Factory Tour

  • 型入れ

    Blocking

    Blocking

    Arranging parts in appropriate positions and directions so that the product parts can be cut efficiently.

  • 裁断

    Cutting

    Cutting

    Inputting data from PC to automatic cutting machine (CAD/CAM) and cutting high-speed and high-precision with a pneumatic cutter.

  • コバ塗り

    Edge Coating

    Edge Coating

    The process of buffing and several times of varnishing and polishing is called “kobanuri” in Japanese and usually adopt in luxury men’s bag.

  • 大マチまとめ

    Sewing to Join a Main Dimension and Front Parts

    Sewing to Join a Main Dimension and Front Parts

    Sewing to join a main dimension and front parts such as front pockets.

  • キザミ

    Kizami

    Kizami

    Making nine fine folds like a kiku-flower and shaping like a fan. This is one of the traditional techniques which Japanese craftsmen are proud of.

  • まとめ縫製

    Final assembly sewing

    Final assembly sewing

    After every part joined, at last sewing the outline of randoseru with a needle as large as a pen.

Souvenir

After the factory tour, you will get a leather craft that you made and a souvenir!

Access

By Train From Major Stations

train stations

By Car

Please enter the address “899 Minamiura-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara Japan“ into your car navigation system.

map

Reservation

Please choose the date/time and tap to fill in the reservation form below.