BUNACO Nishimeya Factory- Factory & Workshop -
At the Nishimeya factory, we offer crafting experiences.
Located next to Hirosaki City, Nishimeya Village serves as the gateway to Shirakami-Sanchi, a World Heritage site known for its vast beech forests.
We invite you to visit this rich natural area and take part in a one-of-a-kind BUNACO crafting experience.
Experience the Nishimeya Factory
About Crafting Experience
Morning session: Starts at 10:00 AM
Afternoon session: Starts at 2:00 PM
*Available on factory operating days only (Reservations are given priority)
We offer hands-on craft workshops that include a factory tour.
Workshops are available for groups of 1 to approximately 40 participants.
- For groups of more than 40 people, please contact us for further details.
We offer a variety of workshop plans, including the Craft Workshop Plan, where participants create a 24 cm diameter bowl with a professional product finish, and the Mini Workshop Plan, where participants make a smaller item using 15 cm strips of wood.
For more information about each workshop plan, please see “Learn More” below.
About Factory Tours
On regular business days, we do not offer factory tours for individual visitors as a standalone activity.
For individual visitors, we offer a free “Open Factory Day,” while groups can join a paid Guided Factory Tour by advance reservation.
For more information, please see “Learn More” below.
Note: Factory tours guided by our staff are included in our workshop programs for both individual and group participants.
- The exhibition area on the first floor is open to all shop visitors free of charge. Please feel free to look around.
First-Floor ExhibitionFactory Shop
Our factory shop offers a variety of BUNACO products.
The shop is open on factory business days, so please feel free to stop by during your visit. We also offer shipping throughout Japan and overseas.
On days when the factory is closed, please visit the BUNACO Showroom BLESS or our online shop.
BUNACO Café
Open approximately once a month on Open Factory Day only.
Located inside the factory, BUNACO Café is surrounded by BUNACO lighting and tableware.
As a little treat during your visit, you can enjoy a Mont Blanc made with Japanese chestnuts from Nishimeya.
The café is open only on Open Factory Day.
Please check the factory calendar for upcoming dates.
Media & Corporate Visits
If you are interested in visiting the factory for media coverage, corporate visits, or other business-related purposes, please contact the Nishimeya Factory in advance.。
BUNACO Nishimeya Factory
| Address | 196 Tashiro Aza Inamoto, Nishimeya Village, Nakatsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, 036-1411, Japan TEL. 0172-88-6730 FAX. 0172-88-5567 |
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| Business Hours | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Last admission: 3:00 PM) *Lunch break for artisans: Around 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
| Payment Methods | Cash, credit cards, and various electronic payment methods are available for workshops, the Factory Shop, and BUNACO Café. For group payments, please contact us in advance.  |
| Discounts & Special Offers | The Factory Shop offers a 10% discount on BUNACO products for eligible visitors who present a valid membership card or ticket. |
| Parking | Approximately 20 cars and 2–3 large buses can be accommodated. Notice: The factory is located next to a school and preschool, and the surrounding roads are used as school routes. Please drive slowly and take extra care when visiting. |
BUNACO Nishimeya Factory Business day calendar
Irregular holidays; please check the business day calendar.
Business days are subject to change without prior notice.
If it does not appear, please click here. Business day calendar
Map
Access
| By Car / Rental Car | Approximately 40 minutes from the Owani-Hirosaki Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway Approximately 30 minutes from JR Hirosaki Station |
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| By Local Bus | Approximately 50 minutes from Hirosaki Bus Terminal on the Hirosaki–Nishimeya Village Office Line. Get off at Nishimeya Village Office and walk approximately 3 minutes. * Please take the Nishimeya Village Office Line when traveling by bus. - * Buses can also be boarded at Hirosaki Station, Dotemachi, Hirosaki City Hall, Hirosaki Apple Park, and other stops. |
| Other Transportation | For information on traveling by air, Shinkansen, and other means of transportation, please see “How far is it to get to BUNACO Nishimeya Factory?” in our FAQ. |
