Nagano to Suwa District watch Making Activity

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Nagano to Suwa District watch Making Activity

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

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Overview

Discover the art of Japanese watchmaking in the historic Suwa region with this exclusive one-day tour. Engage in a hands-on experience under the guidance of master artisans, where you will craft your very own mechanical watch. Your journey begins with a visit to Konjakukan, followed by an immersive 5-hour workshop at Gishodo, where you'll learn intricate techniques and assemble your timepiece. Enjoy a delightful lunch featuring local cuisine before completing your watch and taking home a certificate of achievement. Perfect for watch enthusiasts and those seeking a unique cultural experience.

Hands-on mechanical watchmaking workshop led by expert artisans
Small group size for personalized guidance (1:2 instructor-to-guest ratio)
Includes round-trip transportation from Nagano or Matsumoto and local lunch
Take home your handcrafted watch and a certificate of achievement

ONLY AVAILABLE ON THESE DATES: 3/9, 22/10, 6/11, 13/11, 26/11

Activity location

Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya
- 3289 立町
- 393-0000, Shimosuwa, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Station
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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What's included, what's not

Please contact us if you have any diet preferences (Vegetarian and other options available))
English-speaking guide, Translation services
Full watchmaking experience (all materials provided), Guided museum visit at Konjakukan
To and From Nagano station, To and From Matsumoto station

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity itinerary

Join a full-day journey into the world of Japanese craftsmanship in Shimosuwa — the historic heart of Japan’s watchmaking industry. After meeting your guide at Nagano Station, you’ll head to the Gishodo Watch & Clock Museum, where expert local artisans will welcome you into their workshop. You’ll spend about 5 hours hands-on, assembling your very own mechanical wristwatch from professional-grade components — no prior experience needed! Step by step, you’ll learn how precision and patience come together in traditional Japanese watchmaking. Enjoy a relaxing local lunch, take a walk through the charming Shimosuwa streets, and return to complete your timepiece. By the end of the day, you’ll go home with a functioning mechanical watch and a certificate of achievement, as a unique reminder of your journey into real craftsmanship.

Location

Activity location

Shimosuwa Konjakukan Oideya
- 3289 立町
- 393-0000, Shimosuwa, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nagano Station
- Kurita
- 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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