Hashi no Furusato Kan Wakasa

The association responsible for 80% of Japan's lacquered chopsticks.

With over 3,000 varieties of chopsticks on display, including traditional Wakasa-nuri chopsticks and casual chopstick designs, visitors are sure to find the pair of lacquered chopsticks that speaks to them at Hashi no Furusato Kan Waksa. Here, visitors can also learn about the history and origin of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks, the crafting process, their wide selection of modern chopsticks and the stories behind each of them.

Information

Address
8-1-3 Fukutani, Obama, Fukui, 917-0001
Access
10-minute drive from Obama Station (JR).
Phone
0770-52-1733
Hours
Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Sundays, Public holidays 9:00-16:00
Holidays
Thursdays, New Year holidays
*Open if Thursday falls on a public holiday.
Website
http://www.wakasa-hashi.com/