Wakasa Chopstick Museum
Approximately 3,000 types of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are on display, allowing visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship. The chopstick polishing experience is also popular, where you can create your very own chopsticks. The annual Chopstick Festival is held every August 4th.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Category
- Traditional Crafts Experiences Workshops
- Preferences
- Rain-friendly Credit cards accepted Family-friendly
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0770-52-1733（Hometown of Chopsticks Museum）
- Address
- 福井県小浜市福谷8-1-3
- Opening Hours
- (Weekdays) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, (Sundays and Holidays) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed
- Year-end and New Year holidays / Every Thursday
- Prices
- Admission: Free / Experience Fee: ¥700 per person (Reservations required for groups of 10 or more)
- Getting There
- 10 minutes by car from JR Obama Station Approximately 15 minutes by car from Obama IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
- Notes
- Large buses permitted to park
