Industrial Tourism in Japan
Inden-ya Uehara Yushichi (atelier)
Koshu-Inden is one of the oldest leather processing techniques, which has been kept for about 400 years in Yamanashi prefecture, Koshinetu-region of Japan. The most remarkable feature of Koshu Inden is its unique technique of painting the deer leather with lacquer called URUSHI. INDEN-YA is a time-honored producer of leather products designed to match modern lifestyles. The firm's long history and commitment to quality and superior craftsmanship has gained its products a respected reputation worldwide.
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Website: http://www.inden-ya.co.jp/ Category: Art, design and traditional goods Region: Chubu |
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Access
Inden-ya Uehara Yushichi Co., Ltd. (atelier)
201Aria, Kawada, Kofu, Yamanashi 400-0811 Japan
- 5 min. by taxi from JR "Isawaonsen" Station
- 5 min. by bus to "Yamanashiken Seishounen center"
- 20 min. walk from JR "Isawaonsen" Station
- 15 min. by car from Chuo Expressway "Ichimiyamisaka" Interchange
Admission
Admission fee | free |
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Working days and hours | Monday - Friday 8:50AM-5:00PM for factory tour |
Closings | Saturday , Sunday , Holiday |
Visitor capacity | 10 ~ up to 20 people |
Time required for a tour | usual course 1hr. (depends on the purpose of the visit) |
Language | Japanese only |
Reservation |
Required Please make a call and tell us the number of visitors and their information in advance. |
Other conditions |
(1) Guide is available only for a group of around ten people at a time. (2) Guide is available only in Japanese. (Attendance of an interpreter is preferable.) (3) Photography Not Allowed inside our atelier |

Contact
Tel: +81- 55-220-1660