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Nagoya Craftsmanship Lives On | Woodworking & Cloisonné Masters
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.
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Minimum age of participants is 12
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This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Highlights -Meet master Nagoya Buddhist altar and Owari cloisonné artisans shaping living traditions -Craft your own chopsticks from premium Kiso cypress using authentic artisan tools -Observe delicate cloisonné brushwork and the rare moment of kiln opening -Savor classic Nagoya regional dishes served on handcrafted lacquerware and cloisonné tableware -Take home handcrafted chopsticks and a cloisonné chopstick rest as lasting mementos
Tour Overview Nagoya’s craftsmanship still thrives today. This experience offers hands-on workshops with master artisans. Craft Kiso cypress chopsticks with seventh-generation artisan Yasuyuki Iwata of Iwata Sanpo, then enjoy a Nagoya-style lunch in lacquered ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch featuring Nagoya local cuisine
Owari cloisonné chopstick rest souvenir
Professional, English-speaking guide
Kiso cypress chopstick-making experience
Transportation to the meeting point
Drinks during lunch
Additional souvenirs or optional experiences
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
わざもん茶屋
An interpreter guide and our staff will be waiting for you inside Wazamon Chaya.
Please let the reception staff know that you are here for the tour.
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Nagoya Craftsmanship Lives On | Woodworking & Cloisonné Masters
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Highlights -Meet master Nagoya Buddhist altar and Owari cloisonné artisans shaping living traditions -Craft your own chopsticks from premium Kiso cypress using authentic artisan tools -Observe delicate cloisonné brushwork and the rare moment of kiln opening -Savor classic Nagoya regional dishes served on handcrafted lacquerware and cloisonné tableware -Take home handcrafted chopsticks and a cloisonné chopstick rest as lasting mementos
Tour Overview Nagoya’s craftsmanship still thrives today. This experience offers hands-on workshops with master artisans. Craft Kiso cypress chopsticks with seventh-generation artisan Yasuyuki Iwata of Iwata Sanpo, then enjoy a Nagoya-style lunch in lacquered ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch featuring Nagoya local cuisine
Owari cloisonné chopstick rest souvenir
Professional, English-speaking guide
Kiso cypress chopstick-making experience
Transportation to the meeting point
Drinks during lunch
Additional souvenirs or optional experiences
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
わざもん茶屋
An interpreter guide and our staff will be waiting for you inside Wazamon Chaya.
Please let the reception staff know that you are here for the tour.
Return
Itinerary
Nagoya is a city where traditional craftsmanship remains part of everyday life. This immersive experience introduces Japan’s living craft heritage through hands-on workshops and direct encounters with master artisans.
Begin with Yasuyuki Iwata of Iwata Sanpo, a seventh-generation workshop specializing in Owari Buddhist altar craftsmanship. Learn the foundations of this tradition by crafting your own chopsticks from premium Kiso cypress using authentic tools under expert guidance. Lunch features classic Nagoya dishes served in elegant lacquered boxes, complemented by locally made cloisonné chopstick rests.
In the afternoon, meet Satsuki Nonaka, a sixth-generation master of Owari cloisonné e...
