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Private Making your Own Unique Sunglass in Sabae Fukui
A one-hour visit and workshop at Inui Lens in Sabae: see how lenses are made, then fit lenses in your choice of colour into your own eyeglass frame to make sunglasses, finishing with coffee or soft-serve ice cream.
US$97 each · US$194 for two · Taxi ~45 min from the ship
1 / 5Photo: tour operator, via Viator
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Not at the pier: about 45 minutes by taxi
Measured from Mariyama Wharf.
Coming backAllow the same ~45 minutes back to the ship, and aim to be there an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-09-01, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- Lens material, the experience fee and a coffee or soft-serve at the Lens Park cafe are included.
- The listing lists more than 300 lens colours and describes the factory floor as rarely seen.
- It has no reviews yet, but it was open on the one upcoming Tsuruga ship day we checked on 12 October 2026.
Glasses wearers on a long Tsuruga call of ten hours or so who want something made by hand to take home.
You must bring your own eyeglass frame or buy one at the shop for an extra fee, and private transport is not included. Nobody has reviewed it yet, and the listing gives no travel time from the port to Lens Park, so work that out before you commit.
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
- Material costs (lenses only, please bring your own eyeglass frames)
- Experience Fee
- Coffee or Soft Served Ice Cream
- Private transportation
- Tour conductor
- Eyeglass frames
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Craft Invitation.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what we recommend — the “think twice” note above is there on purpose.
Before you book
Is the Private Making your Own Unique Sunglass in Sabae Fukui worth it from the Tsuruga cruise port?
A one-hour visit and workshop at Inui Lens in Sabae: see how lenses are made, then fit lenses in your choice of colour into your own eyeglass frame to make sunglasses, finishing with coffee or soft-serve ice cream. Best for: Glasses wearers on a long Tsuruga call of ten hours or so who want something made by hand to take home.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 4 hours. The tour runs 1 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 45 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. One hour plus the 90 minutes before all-aboard is 2.5 hours, rounded to 3; the listing gives no travel time from Tsuruga to the shop, so the real figure is higher.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
You must bring your own eyeglass frame or buy one at the shop for an extra fee, and private transport is not included. Nobody has reviewed it yet, and the listing gives no travel time from the port to Lens Park, so work that out before you commit.
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