Traditional Crafts & Master Craftsmen Trail
The Art of Shokunin
Discovering the Culture, Crafts, Traditions & Cuisine on the Takumi Road
Hokuriku Region
Upon request
3 ~ 4 days
2 ~ 4
The Hokuriku region is a land filled with cultural charm. Excellent cuisine, pristine landscape, more snowfall than almost anywhere else in the world and a remarkably vibrant and varied artisan tradition (“Shokunin” in Japanese).
Stretching from Niigata to Fukui, through Toyama, the Echizen-Ecchu-Echigo Takumi Kaido, is known as the Takumi Kaido Master Artisans Road (“Takumi” means Master Artisan). And Master Craftsmen renowned for their high-quality, long-lasting products can be found along the routes that connect these areas.
Join your private expert guide and discover the best of Japanese artisan work, including knives (Echizen and Sanjo), Takaoka copperware, washi paper, bamboo crafts, lacquerware, or Sabae, the mecca of glasses.
Experience luxurious accommodations with soothing onsen and exquisite regional cuisine, embodying the stories the Hokuriku region has to tell.
Experience Highlights
- Experience and interact with Japan’s master craftsmen.
- Learn the secrets behind Japan’s finest traditional crafts.
- Fully immerse in the cultural charm and stories of the Hokuriku region.
Recommended for people who…
- Appreciate Japanese traditional craftsmanship and want immersive hands-on experiences with master artisans.
- Value private, expertly guided journeys and wish to discover Japan’s rich heritage and artisan tradition.
- Seek luxury accommodations and regional gourmet cuisine while exploring authentic local culture.
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