Traditional Kishu Lacquerware & Nakano BC Plum Wine
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Port
Wakayama, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$300
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore the significance of art and plum wine in Wakayama culture. With a local artist leading the way, this will be an in-depth look.
You will visit the Tanioka Lacquer Craft Shop, noted for its Kishu lacquerware -- an art form that dates back 600 years. A traditional artisan will share the time-honored methods and techniques behind the painstaking manufacturing process of Kishu lacquerware. Learn how Kishu is distinguished by its simple yet sophisticated decorations, with inlays of sea shells, pearl, gold and silver foil.
Travel to the Nakano BC Brewery. This well-known sake brewery also produces tarujikomi umeshu hyakuyaku -- a liqueur made from cask-aged plum. Tour the brewery for inspiration; then, you'll attend a workshop to learn how to make your own plum wine.
Before going back to the pier, stop by Kuroshio Ichiba (Market). This bustling hub is famous for its fresh seafood. Sample a variety of local dishes or purchase local seafood and souveniers at your own expense.
Please note:
Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour sequence may vary. The coach cannot accommodate scooters. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Bring local currency, as some vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars. At the Lacquer Craft Shop, you will be required to remove your shoes. All explanations and demonstrations during the tour will take place on the second floor, so you will be required to climb 16 steps. Additionally, during the tour, floor seating or standing will be required.