Echizen Lacquerware and Washi Paper Craft Tour

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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.

Factory Tour fee

Transportation from JR Fukui station to JR Echizen-Takefu satation
English Speaking Guide fee
Workshop Experience fee

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.