Private Tour
Private Echizen Lacquer Painting Experience and Cycling Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
What‘s Included
Factory Tour fee
URUSHI(Lacquer) bike and Helmet Rental fee
English Speaking Guide fee
Workshop Experience fee
Private transportation
Lunch
What To Expect
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.
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.
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Private Echizen Lacquer Painting Experience and Cycling Tour
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