Nanamagari Tour and Workshop of Japanese Traditional Crafts

Try one of three craft types: Urushi lacquered chopsticks, gold leafing, or gold powdering

Try one of three craft types: Urushi lacquered chopsticks, gold leafing, or gold powdering

A butsudan is a cabinet used to store Buddhism related items in Japanese homes. Here, you can experience three of the processes used to make these glorious items for yourself: gold leafing, gold powdering, and making lacquered chopsticks. Under the instruction of master craftsmen, see your creation come to life and take it home with you as memorabilia of your visit. Each experience only takes around an hour, and you can make reservations for your desired time from the official home page.

Information

Address
50 Shigancho, Hikone, Shiga, 522-0031
Access
20-minute walk from Hikone Station (JR).
10-minute walk from Hikone Serikawa Station (Omi Railway).
Phone
0749-22-158 (Inoue Butsudan Ten)
Hours
13:30 Start
*(Required time: 2 hours)
Holidays
Tuesdays
New Year holidays
Obon festival (mid August)
Golden Week (early May)
Admission
Varies by number of participants.
*For details, please check the website listed.
*Reservation required 1 week in advance.
Website
http://www.craft-workshop.jp/