Deep Dive in Wajima

Wajima is one of the most wellknown cities in Noto peninsula because of the worldly known Wajima Lacquer crafts, UNESCO World Heritage site, Shiroyone Senmaida, and the traditional Ama divers to name a few.

This tour is for the visitors like you who want to experience them all in an authentic way.

You will have an artistic experience with a Wajima craftsman at the private workshop, talk with Ama divers on a private tour, and learn the diversity of local foods from a Michelin chef! You will also have a private guide to understand the history and many unique traditions of Wajima.

Information

Duration	2 days 1 night
Period	April to September
Area	City Center of Majima

Quality

Ama Diver Private Tour

This is a 2-part tour in Wajima to meet traditional Ama divers. You will talk with the divers and tour the port, then watch them dive from a boat the next morning. Depending on the season, you may also receive fresh shellfish, like abalone, or seaweed.

Chinkin “Sunken Gold” Experience

Visit the workshop at the home of a Wajima lacquerware craftsman, and learn how he uses a blade to carve patterns into the lacquer surface and inlays gold powder.

DAY 1

Guided Tour at Wajima Lacquer Museum

Learn the history of Wajima Lacquer and understand the process of creating this traditional craft.

Chinkin “Sunken Gold” Experience

Decorate Wajima Lacquer plate with gold. The local artisan will teach you step by step!

Ama Diver Private Tour Part 1: Talk & Walk Tour with Ama Diver

Walk around Wajima Port with Ama divers and learn their unique work and life styles.

DAY2

Ama Diver Private Tour Part 2: Private Boat Tour

Sail from Wajima Port to see the Ama divers in action.

Shiroyone Senmaida Guided Tour

Walk along the rice field with a guide to learn history and many interesting stories.

From Field to Table with a Michelin Chef

Catch the crab and fish from the local river and eat beautifully prepared lunch by a local Michelin chef.

Information

Quality

Ama Diver Private Tour

Chinkin “Sunken Gold” Experience

DAY 1

Guided Tour at Wajima Lacquer Museum

Chinkin “Sunken Gold” Experience

Ama Diver Private Tour Part 1: Talk & Walk Tour with Ama Diver

DAY2

Ama Diver Private Tour Part 2: Private Boat Tour

Shiroyone Senmaida Guided Tour

From Field to Table with a Michelin Chef

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