Travel through Kawada in Sabae, one of Japan’s leading lacquerware-producing communities, and follow the making of an Echizen lacquerware bento box across a network of specialist artisans. In a single day, visit three makers responsible for different stages of production and take part in selected processes under their guidance.
The experience reveals how woodworking, lacquering, and decoration are layered together through collaboration rather than completed by one person alone. After the artisans finish the remaining work, your bento box will be shipped to you for use in everyday life.
Echizen Lacquerware Bento Box Journey
Process
- Visit the Woodworking Studio
See how the wooden base of an Echizen lacquerware bento box is made.
- Lacquering
Learn how the surface is polished and built up through layers of lacquer.
- Decoration
Add a chosen design with guidance from the craftspeople.
| Venue | Kawada in Fukui The exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed. |
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| Duration | 7 hours |
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Application
Your group
Experience400,000 JPY / group
Number of ParticipantsInterpreter40,000 JPY / group
This expert communicates in Japanese only, so an interpreter is required for the experience. If you will bring your own interpreter or can communicate in Japanese, please note this in the preferred dates and message field below so that we can adjust your invoice.
Preferred dates and message
This experience will be arranged based on your request. Please let us know your preferred dates. Questions or special requests are welcome here as well.
We will respond via email, usually within 24 hours.