Nagoya Craftsmanship Lives On | Woodworking & Cloisonné Masters

Nagoya Craftsmanship Lives On | Woodworking & Cloisonné Masters

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About this experience

Highlights
-Meet master Nagoya Buddhist altar and Owari cloisonné artisans shaping living traditions
-Craft your own chopsticks from premium Kiso cypress using authentic artisan tools
-Observe delicate cloisonné brushwork and the rare moment of kiln opening
-Savor classic Nagoya regional dishes served on handcrafted lacquerware and cloisonné tableware
-Take home handcrafted chopsticks and a cloisonné chopstick rest as lasting mementos

Tour Overview
Nagoya’s craftsmanship still thrives today. This experience offers hands-on workshops with master artisans.
Craft Kiso cypress chopsticks with seventh-generation artisan Yasuyuki Iwata of Iwata Sanpo, then enjoy a Nagoya-style lunch in lacquered boxes.
In the afternoon, watch live Owari cloisonné demonstrations by Satsuki Nonaka of Ota Shippo, revealing these crafts as living traditions near Nagoya Station.

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Nagoya Craftsmanship Woodworking and Cloisonne with Masters

What's included

Lunch featuring Nagoya local cuisine

Owari cloisonné chopstick rest souvenir

Professional, English-speaking guide

Kiso cypress chopstick-making experience

What's not included

Transportation to the meeting point

Drinks during lunch

Additional souvenirs or optional experiences

Guide gratuities (optional)

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance.

Minimum age of participants is 12

This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.