VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

※10% of the proceeds will be donated to support the recovery efforts in the Noto Peninsula, which was unfortunately 

struck by an earthquake on January 1, 2024, and by torrential floods in late September.

What is maki-e?
Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique where gold, silver, or tin powder is sprinkled onto a lacquered surface to create intricate patterns.

During this workshop, you can freely design your own patterns and images, crafting your very own unique piece of art.
Enjoy the warmth and softness of traditional lacquerware bowls and chopsticks used during the workshop.
Please note that it will take a few days for the artist to complete your work. We kindly ask that you participate in the workshop

at least one week before you leave Japan, as that allows us enough time to ship your work to you.

Overall process of maki-e experience:
1. Draw your original design on chopsticks or a bowl using lacquer.
2. Sprinkle tin powder onto the design.
3. Polish the surface to finish.

Your work will be sent to your accommodation two days after the workshop. Please note that delivery may take a few days, depending on your location.
Perfect for a memorable souvenir!

*Please note that the lacquer may cause allergies and skin rash.

Details:

Experience fee: 

・Chopsticks   ¥24,200 for a group of 2 (additional fee of \10,000 per person)

・Bowl           ¥26,400 for a group of 2 (additional fee of ￥11,000 per person)
   ※Shipping fee included
・Minimum number of participants: 2 (Please consult with us if you are a single participant)
・Maximum number of participants: 8 (Please consult with us for larger groups)

Notes:
Please make a reservation at least one week in advance as the artist has a tight schedule.
No refunds for cancellations made less than one week prior to the workshop
We cannot ship overseas.

By taking part in these hands-on workshops, guests help contribute to creating new opportunities for up-and-coming artists working in Kanazawa. 

Japan is currently facing a nationwide crisis, as more and traditional artisans find themselves without anyone in younger generations to teach their 

techniques to. This in turn has led to the need to find and train the next generation of successors, in order to preserve Japan’s precious traditional crafts. 

We believe that participation in these workshops will also benefit artists, not only by exposing these crafts to more potential successors, but also by providing 

artists with new and unexpected experiences and influences for their work, through their interactions with various people. Guests traveling to Japan can enjoy 

the rare and precious opportunity to help contribute to the development of a sustainable society, through workshops held in private settings. These workshops 

are held at overnight accommodations facilities operated by our company. Guests can also experience the Japanese lifestyle.