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Lacquer Art in Toyama: Uozu Teaspoon Craft with Gold & Silver

Location Toyama Prefecture, Japan
$58.82
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Overview

A long-established Buddhist altar shop that has been in business for over 100 years since 1913 (Taisho 2). The 4th-generation brothers, lacquer artist Satoru Tsuji and sculptor Ryo Tsuji, carry on the family tradition. Both the second and third generations, as well as these brothers, possess master-level skills, continuing the traditional family-run handicraft business. With the spirit of “unchanging principles in a changing world,” they blend traditional techniques with new ideas in their work. For the lacquerware experience, they use a "substitute lacquer" instead of real lacquer, so even small children can participate safely without risk of allergic reactions. However, the materials used in the process are authentic, including real maki-e brushes and pure gold and silver powder. This time, the experience plan involves creating a teaspoon.
Lacquer Art in Toyama: Uozu Teaspoon Craft with Gold & Silver
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

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  • English and Japanese speaking guide
  • Experience Fee
  • Workshop Tour Fee
  • Other personal expenses

Meeting point
The landmark is a carved gold leaf sign that reads "Tsuji Buddhist Altar Shop.
Return details
The landmark is a carved gold leaf sign that reads "Tsuji Buddhist Altar Shop.

Even those who are clumsy can try lacquer art. This is a traditional craft experience where you can learn from one of the few practitioners of Uozu lacquerware, a tradition that has continued for 400 years. A picture is painted on a keyaki teaspoon with a lacquer brush, and then gold and silver powder is applied to complete the piece.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the presence of stairs, this product is not wheelchair accessible.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Lacquer Art in Toyama: Uozu Teaspoon Craft with Gold & Silver

    Location Toyama Prefecture, Japan
    $58.82
    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!
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