A journey to Sabae, the mecca of glasses. Order a custom eyeglass straight from a craftsman

Recommended points

• 01
  Visit the eyeglass workshop where materials and machines are lined up all over the room
• 02
  Observing the process of polishing glasses by Mr. Takeuchi
  the frame is shiny in no time
• 03
  You can discuss your order with Mr. Takeuchi while relaxing at the cafe.

About the Tour

• Highlights
• Tour Contents
• Detailed information

• Highlights

  

  Narito Takeuchi is an eyeglass craftsman who works at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyeglass factory that makes plastic eyeglass frames. He designs a wide variety of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from fashionable ones for everyday use to artistic ones. He has also exhibited at overseas exhibitions and has attracted many fans.

   

  

  In this experience, you can order a special eyeglass frame "made just for you" while consulting with Mr. Takeuchi.

   

  “I want to deliver the glasses I made to people who really want them.”

   

  Mr. Takeuchi puts an emphasis on properly interacting with people and directs his passion towards making glasses. In the experience, you can make glasses together through a conversation with Mr. Takeuchi.

• Tour Contents

  

  When you come to Sun Optical, you will first visit the factory where glasses are made. You will see the process of making glasses, and you will get to learn about the knowledge and depth of glasses making.

   

  After the tour, we moved to the gallery & cafe's "Kijin Megane Exhibition". At the gallery, you can see and try on the various glasses Mr. Takeuchi has made.

   

  While relaxing at the cafe, you will consult with Mr. Takeuchi about what kind of glasses to make. He will help slowly guide you in the direction of your perfect pair of glasses.

   

  
  That will be the end of the experience. Once Mr. Takeuchi has an idea of what you want, you can leave the rest to him.
  For the final design, Mr. Takeuchi selects the one that suits you from among the many molds available. Now, you will have to wait about six months to see what kind of glasses you will receive and look forward to them being delivered to your home.

   

  
  When you receive your eyeglass frames, there will be no eyeglass lenses included, so please take them to an optician in your area. Then you will have a pair of special glasses just for you!

   

  
  Glasses are one of the important elements that represent a person so much that they can be said to be part of the face.
  How about asking Mr. Takeuchi about special glasses that bring out your individuality and charm?

   

  *If you are unsure of which optician to put your lenses in, Mr. Takeuchi will be happy to advise you.

• Detailed information

  • Tour Details

    code:ICD0003
    Time required: about 2 hours (time required varies depending on the number of people)
    Minimum number of participants: 1 people
    Maximum number of people: 4 people
    *However, orders can only be placed for one person.
    　Also, up to 3 attendants can be accompanied, and the tour fee of 1,300 yen per person will be paid separately on site.
    Tour conductor: none

  • Meeting place

    Meeting place	SUNOPTICAL&Gallery 〒916-0005 802-5 Sugimotocho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture
    Access	If you come by car 25 minutes from Hokuriku Expressway Sabae IC (parking available) By train 25 minutes by car from JR Takefu Station From JR Sabae Station, take the Tsutsuji Bus and get off at "Fukushin Shinmei Branch Mae" > 15 minutes walk
    Parking	Available

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  • Scheduled date

    This experience is on a request basis.
    After confirming your purchase, we will ask you for your desired date and make adjustments.

  • Course content

    1) Orientation
    2) Factory tour
    3) Consultation at the gallery

  • Included

    ・Experience fee
    ·Material cost
    　*Shipping fee will be paid locally. Tour conductors and transportation are not included.

  • Cancellation Policy

    ・Cancellation from 3 day ~ day prior of the tour date: 50% of the tour price refunded
    ・Cancellation on the day or non-participation without contact ・Cancellation after the start: No refund
    　* If it becomes difficult to participate on the day before or on the day of the experience, please contact the following experience directly.
    　　Contact: Sun Optical TEL 0778-52-8155

  • Precautions

    ・We may guide you together with people from other groups.
    ・Shipping fee is not included in the sales price, so please pay on site.
    ・ Only the frame will be made in the experience, and it is not included in the selling price.
    　Eyeglass lenses must be brought to a shop that handles lenses.
    　If you don't know which shop to take it to, please ask Mr. Takeuchi.
    ・We cannot accept cancellations after receiving an order.Please note that the fee will not be refunded.
    ・We will ask you about your preferences, but we cannot accept orders for design.
    　The design will be completely left to Mr. Takeuchi, so please be aware of this before participating.
    ・In some cases, we may refuse to accept your order.In that case, the fee will be refunded at a later date.

  • Inquiry

    General Incorporated Association SOE
    Tel: 0778-78-9967
    mail: info@soe.or.jp