Echizen Lacquerware and Washi Paper Craft Tour
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About the Activity
Kawada is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware began when lacquer painting was encouraged after Keitai Tenno successfully repaired his broken crown with lacquer coating. On this tour, we will visit two lacquer workshops in the Kawada area. Kinkori Lacquerware Shop is a lacquer workshop with a history of over 100 years. Kinkori Lacquerware Store is a lacquerware workshop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from your brother, Masataka Kinkori, a craftsman at Kinkori Lacquerware Store, and you will be able to try your hand at lacquering a bowl. Next, we will visit Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill, a Japanese paper-making workshop in the Imadate area. Lastly, there was a calligraphy experience with calligrapher Kason Nishiyama at an old folk house next to the workshop.8 hours
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Factory Tour fee
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Transportation from JR Fukui station to JR Echizen-Takefu satation
English Speaking Guide fee
Workshop Experience fee
Transportation amenities : On-board WiFi. WiFi on board
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Locations in the itinerary
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First, go to the main shrine of Shikiyama Shrine. At the top of the 200 steps, you can see the entire city of Kawada.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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One of only two lacquerware shrines in Japan.
It enshrines the god of lacquerware, and inside there are paintings on the ceiling painted by craftsmen.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
3
Shitsurindo
701 Nishibukurocho, Sabae, Japan, 916-1221Visit the lacquer workshop
You might be able to see the actual painting process.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Bowl painting experience at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop
Feel like a craftsman with a craftsman's brush1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
5
Traditional Japanese Cuisine at Urushi no Sato Kaikan1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
6
A visit to Otaki Shrine and Okamoto Shrine, where the god of paper is enshrined
An important place related to the history of Echizen Washi30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
7
Visit Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill, where large paper is made
Paper made is often used for Japanese paintings.
Experience the impressive paper making process and tour the workshop. Calligraphy experience using paper made at Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill.1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet in front of the dinosaur monument at the east exit of Fukui Station.View Location
End point
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This tour ends at JR Echizen Takefu station, NOT included transportation from JR Echizen Takefu station to Fukui or Tsuruga station. If you will back to Fukui or Tsuruga station, please buy the ticket by your self.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration includes the travel time from one location to another.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Craft InvitationCreated on 30 Apr 2024Created on 09 Jun 2024
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