About the Kiso Lacquerware Festival
The brilliance of Kiso, a lacquerware festival
The Kiso Lacquerware Festival is an event that celebrates Kiso lacquerware, a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft. It is held every June and serves as a forum to celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of lacquerware produced in the Kiso region, as well as to widely introduce its appeal.
The festival features an exhibition and sale of Kiso lacquerware, as well as demonstrations and workshops by artisans. You can also enjoy Kiso's local specialty products and local gourmet food. Kiso lacquerware is a beautiful craft that perfectly represents the fusion of tradition and modernity, and is a part of Japanese culture.
The Kiso Lacquerware Festival attracts many tourists and lacquerware enthusiasts from both inside and outside of Japan. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the world of Kiso lacquerware, the culmination of tradition and technique, and be sure to come and experience this wonderful festival.
The annual Kiso Hirasawa lacquerware market
About 100 stores line the streets of this important traditional buildings preservation district, selling famous and rare items made with the utmost care by artisans, as well as products that can only be found on this day and items from the storehouse. Recently, creative lacquerware aimed at young people has also been commercialized. Shiojiri City Tourist Guide: Time Tour
Bargains can sometimes be found at exceptional prices that can only be found in this production area, and price negotiations are also part of the fun. We hope that many people will take this opportunity to learn about Kiso lacquerware. When you do, please stop by the [Kuradashi] Kakumaru Lacquerware Wholesaler and enjoy exploring the lacquerware, including bargains. It is located halfway down the main street.
