Wakasa Chopsticks Hometown Museum

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Wakasa Chopsticks Hometown Museum is a very fun facility where you can see, buy, and experience the history and diverse designs of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks, boasting the top production volume in Japan. In addition to displaying beautiful chopsticks made by artisans, visitors can also enjoy creating their own original chopsticks. Deeply touching the skill and beauty of Japanese traditional handwork, find your own special piece as a wonderful travel memento.

Wakasa Chopsticks Hometown Museum
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箸のふるさと館

箸のふるさと館

Wakasa Bay Tourism Federation

Wakasa Chopsticks Hometown Museum

Address
8-1-3 Fukutani, Obama-shi, Fukui
Website
http://www.wakasa-hashi.com/
Operator
Chopsticks Hometown Hall WAKASA

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