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Sato Yosuke (Sohonten)
An Inaniwa udon noodle restaurant and factory, visitors to the Sato Yosuke flagship store can enjoy watching their udon being made before their meal. The buildi
Kawatsura Shikki Traditional Crafts Center
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- Address
- 142-1 Odatenakano Kawatsura-cho
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- +81-183-42-2410
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- 1-12: Mon-Sun: - 09:00-17:00
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About this sight
A store and museum exhibiting traditional shikki (lacquer ware), this craft center also organizes gold-leaf painting workshops so that participants can create their own lacquer ware designs. The store stocks utensils and kitchen ware, some items of which feature seasonal motifs. Contemporary lines are also available.
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