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Step into the world of traditional Japanese craftsmanship with an exclusive tour of the Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory. Discover the ancient art of urushi lacquerware, try the technique yourself, and take home a handcrafted souvenir.
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- Private tour of Kyoto’s renowned Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi lacquerware factory
- Learn about the history and cultural significance of urushi lacquer in Japan
- See how lacquer is used on modern items like surfboards, bicycles, and skateboards
- Apply lacquer to a pair of chopsticks using the traditional fuki-urushi method
- Take your handcrafted chopsticks home as a unique souvenir from Kyoto
Full Description
Explore the intricate beauty of Japanese urushi lacquerware on a guided tour of the historic Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory, located in the heart of Kyoto. Gain exclusive access to the private areas of the factory where lacquer is carefully refined and applied—a process steeped in centuries of tradition.
Your English-speaking guide will walk you through the fascinating history of the factory, which has remained in the same family for three generations. You’ll also discover how urushi lacquer is being innovatively applied to modern objects like surfboards, skateboards, and bicycles, keeping this ancient craft relevant in the modern world.
After the tour, participate in a hands-on chopstick lacquering workshop. Using the fuki-urushi technique, you’ll apply refined lacquer to your own pair of chopsticks. Once complete, they’re yours to take home—making for both a beautiful keepsake and a symbol of Japanese artistry.
Itinerary
Starting Location:
Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi Factory, 540番地, Kyoto
- Factory Tour – 30 minutes
- Lacquering Workshop – 1 hour
- Return to starting point
Pricing
From
¥20,000 per person
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Includes
- Private guided tour of the Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi factory
- Explanation of the history and lacquer refining process
- Hands-on fuki-urushi workshop (chopstick lacquering)
- Take-home lacquered chopsticks
- English-speaking guide
Meeting Point
Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi Factory
540番地, Inarichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 〒600-8098, Japan
Reviews
“The Urushi Factory and Lacquering experience absolutely far exceeded our expectations. We learned so much more than we anticipated. The head of the Factory, the third generation, was engaged with us throughout the tour. We absolutely loved this tour and are committed to try our hand at lacquering techniques at home. Thank you so very much!”
“This workshop was incredibly informative and interesting! Our guide Mayu walked us through the entire process of refining and using urushi in an easy-to-follow tour and patiently answered a million and one questions. We can’t wait to try urushi lacquer again at home.”
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