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Kyoto Urushi Lacquer Factory Tour and Chopstick Making Experience
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$106.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
As you enter the factory store "Und.", specializing in selling items and tools for lacquerware artists, you will immediately feel the ambience of a millennial culture that has been carefully preserved by generations of artisans. Your guide will explain the entire process of collecting sap from the Japanese lacquer tree and the following process of its refinement until it can be used by craftsmen.
During the tour of the factory you will see some of the well-kept secrets of refining and coloring lacquer for the needs of local craftsmen. This is a rare and unique opportunity which will give you insight into the elaborate work of Japanese artisans.
Following the factory tour you will visit the workshop area at the top floor and apply lacquer on a pair of chopsticks using the traditional "fuki-urushi" technique. You will take them with you as a present and a memory from this factory visit. The entire tour takes about 90 minutes and is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto.
During the tour of the factory you will see some of the well-kept secrets of refining and coloring lacquer for the needs of local craftsmen. This is a rare and unique opportunity which will give you insight into the elaborate work of Japanese artisans.
Following the factory tour you will visit the workshop area at the top floor and apply lacquer on a pair of chopsticks using the traditional "fuki-urushi" technique. You will take them with you as a present and a memory from this factory visit. The entire tour takes about 90 minutes and is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto.
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Kyoto Urushi Lacquer Factory Tour and Chopstick Making Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Guide
- Tour the store and the factory
- Applying lacquer to a pair of chopsticks
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Please visit the Reception Desk located inside the Tsutsumi Asakichi Lacquerware Shop | Und. store.
Return details
Please visit the Reception Desk located inside the Tsutsumi Asakichi Lacquerware Shop | Und. store.
Kyoto's Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory refines over 70% of Japan's domestic urushi lacquer (the sap of the Japanese lacquer tree) and delivers high quality lacquer to lacquerware artisans and craftsmen around the entire country. Founded in 1909, Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory witnessed the decline of production and use of traditional Japanese urushi lacquer throughout the 20th century. The current 4th generation owner aims to reestablish the presence of urushi in everyday life by promoting the safe use of high quality lacquer not only for traditional items, but also for modern-day goods. In this experience you will have a private tour of the factory and apply lacquer on chopsticks.
Please Note:
- No large luggage storage available
- Wear clothes suitable for getting dirty
- Bookings accepted for any group size, but tour requires minimum 2 participants to operate
- If minimum not met, we may cancel by the day before, with full refund provided
- Tour conducted entirely in English
- We reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
Please Note:
- No large luggage storage available
- Wear clothes suitable for getting dirty
- Bookings accepted for any group size, but tour requires minimum 2 participants to operate
- If minimum not met, we may cancel by the day before, with full refund provided
- Tour conducted entirely in English
- We reserve the right to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Kyoto Urushi Lacquer Factory Tour and Chopstick Making Experience
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$106.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!