Fukui Guided Tour of Traditional Japanese Crafts with Calligraphy

1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Meet your guide at JR Fukui Station and begin your journey into the world of traditional crafts.

Explore Fukui, a renowned craft-producing region, and view traditional crafts and art pieces.

Fukui Station is located between Kyoto and Kanazawa.

From Kanazawa: About 20–25 minutes by the Hokuriku Shinkansen．

・Learn why these crafts developed in Fukui, with clear and engaging explanations of each technique. Discover the story of Shakudani Stone

・Visit to a souvenir shop featuring local crafts

・Enjoy a hands-on short calligraphy experience using Echizen Washi paper and create your own artwork to take home. Visit a souvenir shop featuring local crafts and enjoy a complimentary drink.

・If you wish to explore further, receive guidance to artisan workshops.

What's included

・Guided tour of Fukui's traditional crafts

・Hands-on mini calligraphy experience

・Complimentary drink

・Visit to a souvenir shop featuring local crafts

What's not included?

・Transportation to and from JR Fukui Station

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English
Operated by: ふくいヒトモノデザイン株式会社

Ages: Infants (3–6 years) · Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mini Calligraphy Experience (Hands-on Program)
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee, black tea, or other drinks

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Round-trip transportation to/from JR Fukui Station

Itinerary

Stop 1

1 h 30 min Admission included

After meeting at JR Fukui Station, you will head to the lounge of the Courtyard by Marriott with your guide. At the lounge, you will view traditional craft artworks while learning about the history and development of the production regions (approximately 1 hour).

Afterward, you will be introduced to Shakudani stone on the first floor of FUKUMACHI BLOCK and guided to a souvenir shop that offers traditional crafts. Finally, a mini calligraphy experience using Echizen washi paper is scheduled.