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Wajima Museum of Urushi Art

Ishikawa · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 輪島漆芸美術館

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WHAT TO DOWajima Museum of Urushi Art

The museum of urushi art in Wajima. It is said to be the only museum in Japan devoted solely to urushi art.

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Ishikawa

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Overview

The museum of urushi art in Wajima. It is said to be the only museum in Japan devoted solely to urushi art.

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Field：Lacquer art, conservation exhibits

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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