Aizu Lacquerware Select Shop
A select shop showcasing contemporary designs of Aizu lacquerware, a craft with 400 years of history
Aizu Wakamatsu City is one of Japan's leading lacquerware production centers. Aizu lacquerware, with a history spanning over 400 years, remains beloved for everyday use. Along Nanoka-machi Street and Omachi Street, select shops line the streets with a wide variety of lacquerware—from traditional bowls and tiered boxes to cutlery and accessory cases suited to modern lifestyles. Price points range widely, from luxury items crafted with makie and chinkin techniques to casual everyday pieces. When you hold it in your hand, you feel the distinctive warmth of lacquer. With continued use, its luster deepens, revealing a lifetime treasure of exceptional beauty.
Access
5 minutes by bus from JR Aizu Wakamatsu Station; get off at Nanoka-machi
Hours
10:00〜17:00
Budget
箸 1,000円〜、椀 3,000円〜
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