Experience the artistry of Yamanaka Shikki, one of Japan’s most prestigious traditional crafts. This immersive program offers a rare, close-up look at the intricate production process, accompanied by an insightful guide to its rich history and time-honored techniques.
After the tour, unleash your creativity with a hands-on painting session using authentic urushi (lacquer). Unlike standard workshops, this special program allows you to use a variety of vibrant colors. Whether you choose to recreate timeless Japanese motifs or design something entirely original, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of tradition and self-expression.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Wa-531 Yamanakaonsen Uwabaramachi
You can find our shop behind Morita Shikki, close to the Uwabara Shikki Industrial Area traffic light.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Here, lacquerware artisans work every day. In this experience, you will first observe their work up close and learn about the process of making traditional Japanese lacquerware.
Next, you will paint your own illustration on a Yamanaka lacquerware plate using colorful natural lacquer. This allows you to experience the techniques of a maki-e (lacquer decoration) artisan.
Working with lacquer can be challenging, but you can freely choose your own colors and designs, making the experience creative and enjoyable. Our staff will carefully support you throughout the process, so you can complete your piece by yourself until the very end.
After the workshop, you can relax at our café, where you ca...
Yamanaka Lacquerware Painting Workshop
About
Experience the artistry of Yamanaka Shikki, one of Japan’s most prestigious traditional crafts. This immersive program offers a rare, close-up look at the intricate production process, accompanied by an insightful guide to its rich history and time-honored techniques.
After the tour, unleash your creativity with a hands-on painting session using authentic urushi (lacquer). Unlike standard workshops, this special program allows you to use a variety of vibrant colors. Whether you choose to recreate timeless Japanese motifs or design something entirely original, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of tradition and self-expression.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Wa-531 Yamanakaonsen Uwabaramachi
You can find our shop behind Morita Shikki, close to the Uwabara Shikki Industrial Area traffic light.
