Workshop Details

October 19 to 27, 2025. Discover the beauty of Japanese urushi lacquer and traditional kintsugi in this rare, once-a-year cultural immersion tour. Explore the serene urushi forests of rural Japan and experience hands-on urushi tapping guided by expert foresters. Learn how to restore broken pottery with real gold and natural lacquer in a guided kintsugi workshop, gaining deep insight into this delicate and meaningful Japanese craft. This is more than a workshop—it's a journey into the heart of Japan’s disappearing traditions. Not only will you be supporting rural Japan community and Japanese traditional craft, but you'll also have the opportunity to travel to a part of Japan few get to see. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity with Goenne Japan. Book now and become part of a truly meaningful cultural adventure. Allowable group is extremely small (6 max), so sign up now! Read Terms & Conditions before booking.