Lacquer Art in Toyama: Uozu Teaspoon Craft with Gold & Silver
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Workshop Tour Fee
- Experience Fee
- English and Japanese speaking guide
What's not
- Other personal expenses
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The landmark is a carved gold leaf sign that reads "Tsuji Buddhist Altar Shop.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- 工房ヤマセン辻佛檀
- 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.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 202 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
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