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Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop
Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop
Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop
Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop
Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop

Yamanaka Lacquered Chopsticks Workshop


Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)
Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English
Free cancellation 4 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site

  • You can watch master artisans demonstrate Kiji-hiki (woodturning on a lathe)

  • Try making their own lacquerware Chopsticks

  • The cafe serves coffee and local Kaga tea using authentic Yamanaka Shikki cups and bowls.

  • An English-speaking guide will be there to assist you.

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeSmall Group
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Departure TimeLate Departure (After 9 am)
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler

Product Info

Kobo Jokan
A modern lifestyle shop, cafe, and open workshop dedicated to Yamanaka Shikki (lacquerware), located in Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Run by Morita Shikki, a traditional lacquerware manufacturer founded in 1909, this facility allows visitors to experience Japanese craft through all five senses.
Live Artisan Workshop
The shop features a glass-walled studio.You can watch master artisans demonstrate Kiji-hiki (woodturning on a lathe).This precise woodturning technique is the defining characteristic of Yamanaka Shikki.
Cafe and Lifestyle Store
The space is a renovated factory building filled with greenery and lacquerware.
The cafe serves coffee and local Kaga tea using authentic Yamanaka Shikki cups and bowls.

Purchase Notice

Please meet directly at the activity location, where your English-speaking guide will be waiting for you.
Access Information to Kobo Jokan:
※15 minutes by taxi from JR Kaga Onsen Station (Shinkansen)
※ It is a very short 3 to 5-minute drive from most ryokans (Japanese inns) and hotels in the Yamashiro Onsen and Yamanaka Onsen areas.
※By Taxi: Please show the Japanese address below to your taxi driver.
Address: Wa-531 Yamanaka Onsen Uehuramachi, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
※From Kanazawa Station to Kagaonsen Station:About 18 minutes by Shinkansen
※Please check here for transfer plans between Komatsu Airport and the Kaga Onsen area:https://hisvisitjapan.com/en-US/product/C-0030
Important Note on Shipping:
It takes about 2 weeks for the lacquer to dry. Your chopsticks will be shipped internationally at a later date. (Shipping fees must be paid on-site.)
Please Note:
As we use natural lacquer (Urushi), there is a risk of skin irritation or allergic reactions. Please be aware that the workshop cannot be held responsible for any skin rashes or irritation that may occur.

Reminders

  • Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

  • In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

  • Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 3 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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