Yamanaka-nuri (Yamanaka Lacquerware)

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Developed in the Yamanaka Onsen area, Yamanaka-nuri is globally praised for its world-class woodturning techniques ("Kiji"). Artisans excel at carving wood on lathes to create paper-thin bowls or intricate decorative grooves that highlight the natural grain. Today, it evolves by blending traditional lacquer with modern lifestyles and colorful designs. Visitors can feel the warmth of the wood and the precision of the artisans' handiwork in this beautiful spa town.

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Ishikawa Prefectural Tourism Federation

Yamanaka-nuri (Yamanaka Lacquerware)

Address: I-268-2 Yamanaka-onsen Tsukatani-machi, Kaga-shi, Ishikawa
Website: https://yamanakashikki.com/
Operator: Yamanaka Urushiza (Lacquerware Museum)

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