Kyoto Cultural Experience Inside the World of Urushi Lacquer

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Welcome to the World of Urushi
Guided Tour of a 100+ Year-Old Lacquer Factory
Experience urushi — Japan’s precious natural lacquer — at our historic refining factory, founded in 1909.The tour begins with a clear introduction to urushi and the urushi tree (excluding Fuki-Urushi Workshop).
You’ll then watch skilled artisans refine raw sap (ki-urushi) into deep black and vivid vermilion urushi in the normally closed workshop, learning the delicate techniques and timeless craftsmanship.For more depth, join optional programs at “Und.” on the third floor:
Visually rich talks on tree-planting, cultural preservation, and modern urushi use, followed by hands-on workshops — apply urushi to chopsticks or try traditional “Fuki-Urushi” (wipe-on) technique.
Special guest sessions in kintsugi, urushi painting, woodworking, and natural/urushi dyeing are offered periodically.More than a tour — a rich journey blending tradition, sustainability, and contemporary craft.Feel authentic urushi at its source.

What's included

  • Factory Tour, Urushi talk, Fuki-Urushi, Kit workshop fee

What to expect

FACTORY TOUR + URUSHI TALK + FUKI-URUSHI KIT WORKSHOP
You will experience
• Factory & shop tour
• Lecture with video presentation
• Fuki-Urushi (wipe-off) workshop
• Take home a kit to continue at home

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go to the facility directly by yourself before an activity starts.

End point

Please go to the facility directly by yourself before an activity starts.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is no elevator available. We kindly ask that wheelchair users or those with strollers who are unable to walk up to the upper floors on their own refrain from participating.
  • Participation is available from age 6 and up.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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