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Hiroshima:Private lacquer workshop experience tour(gift included)
- Duration2 hours
- GroupShared · max 6
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesJapanese, English
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
A workshop and lacquer experience with Hiroshima's foremost artist Naoya Takayama. He pursues Japanese beauty while exploring new ways to pass on tradition by applying the lacquering craftsmanship honed at Hiroshima Buddhist altars to the tableware we use every day. Let's get a chance to learn the origins and techniques of the traditional craft Hiroshima Buddhist altar by his instruction and have an experience of Lacquer painting!
About the tour instructor: Naoya Takayama He learned the traditional techniques of Kyoto lacquer painting, further refined his lacquering skills, and incorporated the roiro (wax color) technique to create highly original pieces.
Inheriting the skills and spirit of Kiyoshi Takayama, the founder of the company, for traditional techniques, he has received numerous awards and his works were selected as a gift at the G7 Summit.
Lacquerware for everyday use uses only natural materials and expresses the refined texture of lacquering.
What you will do
1. Learning the origins and techniques of the traditional craft Hiroshima Buddhist altar by instructor(Artist name: Kiyoshi Takayama) 2. Get to know the current state of decline in traditional crafts, techniques and ideas for sustaining 3. Introducing the award-winning Hiroshima lacquer technique of Naoya Takayama's works, which were selected as a gift at the G7 Summit. 4. Experience Lacquer painting experience 5. Receive a gift of works made by instructor
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We meet at this building calls "株式会社高山清(Takayamasei Ltd.)
End / drop-off
We meet at this building calls "株式会社高山清(Takayamasei Ltd.)
What's included
Included
- Guide fee, experience fee, tour fee, souvenir fee, insurance fee
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (0–17), Adult (18–99)
Languages
- Guide
- Japanese, English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 310651P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (5) and Tripadvisor (14).
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