Kaga: Yamanaka Lacquerware Tea Ceremony in Samurai Residence, Präfektur Ishikawa

Yamanaka Lacquerware, one of Japan’s three most renowned lacquerware traditions, has preserved the art of maki-e (gold and silver lacquer decoration) since the Edo period. This exclusive experience offers an intimate encounter with the works of Shunsai Maehata, the 8th-generation master of the esteemed Maehata lacquer lineage.

Immerse yourself in the elegance of lacquer artistry, followed by a refined matcha experience using exquisite Yamanaka Lacquerware.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

Guided tour of Yamanaka Lacquerware, a legacy of Japan’s master artisans.

Exclusive matcha experience at Mugen-an, a historic samurai residence where culture and tradition come alive.

Insight into the exquisite works of the 8th-generation master lacquer artist, carrying on the traditions of Kaga maki-e.