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Private Echizen Lacquer Painting Experience and Cycling Tour
About
The Kawada district of Sabae City is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. Tour the roots of Echizen lacquerware on a lacquered bicycle, including the Lacquerware Shrine (Shikiyama Shrine), which enshrines the god of lacquerware, and a tour of a workshop led by a craftsman.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Factory Tour fee
URUSHI(Lacquer) bike and Helmet Rental fee
English Speaking Guide fee
Workshop Experience fee
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
Meet inside the Echizen Lacquerware Hall(Urushi no Sato Kaikan) building.
Return
Kawadachō, １９−８
This tour ends at SAVA!STORE Souvenir shop.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
The Kawada district of Sabae City is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. Tour the roots of Echizen lacquerware on a lacquered bicycle, including the Lacquerware Shrine (Shikiyama Shrine), which enshrines the god of lacquerware, and a tour of a workshop led by a craftsman.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Factory Tour fee
URUSHI(Lacquer) bike and Helmet Rental fee
English Speaking Guide fee
Workshop Experience fee
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Echizen Lacquerware Hall (Urushi no Sato Kaikan)
Meet inside the Echizen Lacquerware Hall(Urushi no Sato Kaikan) building.
Return
Kawadachō, １９−８
This tour ends at SAVA!STORE Souvenir shop.
Itinerary
1
Shikki Shrine
Inside the lacquerware shrine, there are ceiling paintings made with maki-e and gilded gold by craftsmen.
An important presence in the Kawada district that enshrines the god of lacquerware.
30 minutes
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Shikiyama Shrine
Shikiyama Shrine has a lacquerware shrine in its precincts.
Climb the 200 stairs to get a panoramic view of the Kawada area, and enjoy a beautiful view.
30 minutes
3
Shitsurindo
After the shrine, we went on a tour of the lacquer workshop.
You can learn about the process of making lacquerware while observing an actual workshop.
30 minutes
4
錦古里漆器店
You will receive a direct lecture from Mr. Nishikikori at the long-established Nishikikori lacquerware store, which has been in business for over 100 years.
