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Traditional Kishu Lacquerware Industry Center – “Uruwashi Section”

1000-yen discount coupon

Introduction｜Traditional Kishu Lacquerware Industry Center – “Uruwashi Section”

“Kishu Lacquerware” is one of Japan’s three major lacquerwares. We introduce the charm and a 600-year history of Kishu Lacquerware here. You can find a variety of lacquerware available for purchase and learn about the manufacturing process inside. Creating your own Maki-e is also an option.

Details

1000-yen discount coupon

Instructions & Notes

The year-end and New Year holiday period is from December 27 to January 3, this voucher cannot be used.

Please pay any extra fee in cash.
If you would like to experience lacquerware Maki-e (sprinkled picture), please apply for it by phone in advance.
he fee of the lacquerware Maki-e experience varies by the lacquerware’s size.
One-time use per person (Facility reserves the right of final interpretation and decision making of the Terms of Use).

Redemption Location

📍222 Funoo, Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture

Links

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