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Last update:April 25,2025
Lacquer-ware making tools & lacquer work exhibit, lacquer-ware on sale, lacquer-ware maki-e experience.
We have both an exhibit of lacquer-ware making tools & other
materials and of lacquer work, and direct sales of lacquer-ware
available at all times.
The “Maki-e Experience House” is open on Saturdays & Sundays (paid,
reservation required).
You can also view a video introducing the history of the area and the
production process.
642-0001
222 Funo , Kainan City , Wakayama
Kishu Lacquerware Traditional Industry Association (Uruwashi-kan)
Approx. 5 mins by train from JR Kainan Station, and then 20 mins walk
from JR Kuroe Station
Approx. 8 mins by car from Hanwa Expressway Kainan IC.
Approx. 5 mins by car from Marina City
Approx. 5 mins walks from Wakayama Bus Kuroe bus stop
Available for 5 cars and 3 buses
10:00 am to 4:30 pm/ Closed year-end New Year holidays
Maximum100(Maki-e Experience:10-40)
Please be advised that we do not have elevators installed (the maki-e experience is held on the 3rd floor)
Tour only, 30-40 minutes (the maki-e experience is 1-2 hours)
Only admission is free(Maki-e Experience:\2,000~\3,000)
We can manage simple English, but if possible please visit together with an interpreter.
Brochure in English and Chinese. Kishu lacquer-ware video viewing (English language, around 20mins)
Kishu Lacquerware Traditional Industry Association (Uruwashi-kan)/
Kishu Lacquerware Cooperative
TEL: 073-482-0322
FAX: 073-483-2341
E-mail: sikki@flute.ocn.ne.jp
For group tours and for the maki-e experience, please make a
reservation by telephone or e-mail no later than 3 weeks in advance.
(Days with many applications will handled on a first come, first served
basis)
*Please download the application form from our website.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Investment Promotion Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone:+81-6-6966-6033