Lacquerware Workshop and Gallery Insiders Tour in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture
Overview
Tour the workshop and gallery of a Japanese lacquerware artisan in Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture — the second-largest producer of lacquer in Japan (2021). Learn about the tradition, the process, and maybe have a hands-on experience yourself. Then experience the quality of the finished product, by enjoying sake or soup from a piece of lacquerware out of the artisan’s own gallery. Visit in October or November to harvest the raw lacquer yourself!
Highlights
- Visit the workshop and gallery of a local lacquerware artisan and learn all about his craft
- Dive into this traditional local industry of Daigo Town in Ibaraki Prefecture
- See the hard work and practical skill behind the scenes of Japan’s famous lacquerware
- Enjoy sake or tea and soup from the local lacquerware at the tearoom inside the gallery
- Optionally, book the “Urushi Tapping” add-on to experience harvesting the raw lacquer for yourself (Oct & Nov only)