Red urushi lacquer bowls and trays
Local Experience · Kyoto

Urushi Lacquer Pen Workshop

From ¥90,400 for up to 2 guests · 1.5 hours

Tour a lacquer workshop that has traded since 1909 and decorate a fountain pen with urushi.

Where
Kyoto
Duration
1.5 hours
Group size
1–4 guests

On a private tour of a lacquer workshop established in 1909, normally closed to the public, you see how urushi, Japanese lacquer, is worked.

With a master craftsman you then decorate a fountain pen with lacquer to take home. The workshop takes just four guests a day.

What is included

  • Behind-the-scenes workshop tour
  • Lacquer decoration of a fountain pen
  • Your pen to take home
  • English-speaking host

Host and place

Hosted by A lacquer craftsman

Meeting point Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed

Cancellation policy for this experience

Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:

Free cancellation up to 15 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.

We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.

Good to know

How long is Urushi Lacquer Pen Workshop?

Urushi Lacquer Pen Workshop lasts 1.5 hours.

How much does Urushi Lacquer Pen Workshop cost?

From ¥90,400 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 4 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.

What is the cancellation policy?

Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 15 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.

How many guests can join?

This experience takes 1 to 4 guests, so it stays small and personal.

Where does it take place and where do we meet?

The experience takes place in Kyoto. Meeting point: Kyoto — exact address sent once confirmed.

What is included?

Behind-the-scenes workshop tour, Lacquer decoration of a fountain pen, Your pen to take home and English-speaking host.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.

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