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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the dinosaur monument at the east exit of Fukui Station.
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.
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 free -
2
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 free -
3
Visit the lacquer workshop You might be able to see the actual painting process.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Bowl painting experience at Nishikikori Lacquerware Shop Feel like a craftsman with a craftsman's brush
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5
Traditional Japanese Cuisine at Urushi no Sato Kaikan
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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 Washi
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 included
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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