Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art

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Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art is the only museum specializing in lacquer art in the world, displaying the history and charms of the world-famous Wajima-nuri. You can enjoy the world of delicate and beautiful lacquerware and experience the depth of traditional crafts in an intellectual and special place.

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Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum

Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Museum of Lacquer Art

Address: 11 Shijukari, Mizumori-machi, Wajima-shi, Ishikawa
Website: https://www.art.city.wajima.ishikawa.jp/
Operator: Ishikawa Wajima Urushi Art Museum

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