【A-428】A Local Christmas in Osaka:Crafts & Coffee

Coffee Roasting Workshop

coffee

Making things

Flower arrangement

Christmas Workshop

Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making at Osaka Noen & horoku-Style Coffee Roasting at Mountain Celebrate Christmas through hands-on experiences in the historic Akutagawa Shopping Street, a beloved local shopping district in Osaka. Discover the history and charm of Akutagawa Shopping Street, then enjoy two unique local experiences: Christmas wreath making at the long-established florist Osaka Noen and coffee roasting at Mountain, Takatsuki City's oldest specialty shop for freshly roasted coffee. A highlight of the experience is roasting coffee beans using a horoku-, a traditional Japanese clay roasting tool used for generations. Discover a unique approach to coffee roasting while enjoying hands-on experiences and connecting with the local charm of Akutagawa Shopping Street. *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. *The contents of the Christmas wreath are subject to change depending on the availability of materials.

Adult
JPY 5,500

Days of Week
Sat
Duration
3h

Highlights

POINT
1
Explore the Best of Akutagawa Shopping Street!
POINT
2
You can enjoy the oldest shopping street in Takatsuki City.

13:00 - 13:00
Meeting and Registration
*The meeting point is in front of Komaoto Park, 　on the east side of Kansai Shogi Hall. 　Please arrive on time.
13:05 - 13:05
Orientation & Briefing
After a brief safety and event orientation, we will walk together to the Akutagawa Shopping Street office.
13:05 - 13:25
Learn about the history of the Akutagawa Shopping Street from the local shopping street staff.
Akutagawa Shopping Street is the oldest in Takatsuki City, featuring a 200-meter-long covered arcade. From the Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho eras, this area thrived as "Akutagawa-juku," a post town. In the early Showa era, a straight road was constructed, stretching from Takatsuki Station to a spinning mill (now the JT Biohistory Research Hall) and known as "Showa Shindo." The shopping street as it exists today gradually took shape when merchants—who had previously operated along the Saigoku Kaido road—relocated here to cater to the female workers employed at the spinning mill. Spanning the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, the area has become home to a diverse collection of businesses. Establishments that opened between the end of the Taisho era and the beginning of the Showa era now boast over a century of history.
13:30 - 14:00
Experience horoku Coffee Roasting at "Mountain"
Visit the shop and learn the fundamentals of coffee roasting.
14:00 - 15:55
Making Christmas Wreaths at "Osaka Noen"
Visit the florist and try your hand at crafting a Christmas wreath.
15:55 - 16:00
Tour ends
The tour ends on site.

Checkin Times / Locations
13:00
駒音公園
* 2 Akutagawa-cho, Takatsuki City 　A short walk from the North-West Exit (Shogi Kaikan Exit) of JR Takatsuki Station

Checkout Times / Locations
16:00
大阪農園
We will disband at the location.

Plan Information

What's Included
- material cost
Additional Info
- Please check the Open Takatsuki website or call us (+81-72-675-0081) to confirm whether the event will be held in the event of a disaster or inclement weather.
- Please note that photographs and videos may be taken during the program by event organizers or others for the purposes of documentation, publicity, and media coverage. These materials may be used for social media posts, promotional activities, and similar purposes.
- Please note that the schedule and content are subject to change depending on the situation on the day.
Minimum Participants
- 1
Cancellation Policies
- After confirmation 100%