Kaga Maki-e Craftman and Shop Visit
Tour
52,500yen/ 2 persons
14:30-16:30(2hrs)
Meeting Point:
Family Mart Kikugawa (MAP)
Language:English/Japanese/French/German/Spanish/Chinese
What's Included: English-speaking Guide, Transportation fee to Nosaku, Matcha and Japanese sweets
Tour Overview
Maki-e is a lacquer art technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto lacquer to create decorative designs. Kaga maki-e is renowned for its ability to convey depth and perspective using only gold. Through precise control of gold powder and repeated polishing, it creates designs with a striking three-dimensional quality.
Akihito Kiyose, an artist who has inherited and preserved the traditional techniques of Kaga maki-e, has dedicated many years to creating intricate works of art with exceptional attention to detail. Akihito Kiyose, born in 1969 in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, is the third-generation successor of the esteemed Ikko Kiyose. The eldest son of Ikko Kiyose II, he moved to Kanazawa City at the age of five. There, he became fascinated by maki-e after watching his grandfather, the original Ikko Kiyose, at work. At 23, Akihito began his career in the family’s maki-e studio. Since then, he has devoted himself to perfecting the opulent techniques of Kaga maki-e, while also pursuing the finesse required for more delicate expressions. Today, he continues to explore and challenge the possibilities of Kaga maki-e with creativity and dedication.
Nosaku
Founded in 1780 by Notoya Sakutaro I, the lacquerware business has been carried on by eight generations over more than 240 years. Throughout this time, the family has been dedicated not only to crafting and selling exquisite lacquerware but also to promoting the rich lacquerware culture. Alongside Kaga maki-e and Kanazawa lacquerware, they offer a carefully curated selection of outstanding pieces from Ishikawa, including Wajima and Yamanaka lacquerware.
Tour Details
52,500 yen/ 2 persons
* 52,500 yen is up to 2 persons. An additional fee of ¥5,000 is charged for each additional person.
* This price includes transportation fee to Nosaku.
*The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point (convenience store mentioned), as the workshop is the artisan's home. Please do not go directly to the workshop.
*Comme nous n'avons pas de personnel permanent parlant d'autres langues que l'anglais, un supplément sera facturé pour les visites dans une autre langue. Si vous souhaitez une autre langue, veuillez l’indiquer dans la section « Remarques » lors de votre demande d’expérience
◎Schedule
14:20 Meet
14:20-14:30 Walk to the Workshop
14:30-15:30 Workshop Tour
15:30-15:45 Transfer to Nosaku
15:45-16:30 Nosaku Tour and Tea Time
◎Payment Method : By Credit Card / PayPal
＞Payment and Cancellation Details
Number of guests required for this tour/experience to take place
Minimum number of guests*
Maximum number of guests*
2
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