Delve into the 200-year-old craft of Kawajiri fude making with a master artisan
1.5 hour private experience
Location: Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Learn about the history of the Kawajiri fude brush and of the studio itself. Then, under the guidance of the 4th generation master, try your hand at the beginning steps of handmaking a Kawajiiri fude brush. Finally, experience writing with various brushes of different types and qualities.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (09:00 - 10:30)
Session 2 (10:30 - 12:00)
Session 3 (13:30 - 15:00)
Session 4 (15:00 - 16:30)
Session 5 (16:30 - 18:00)
Session 6 (18:00 - 19:30)
Not available during New Year holidays.
For an additional fee, the experience may also be conducted at your hotel in Hiroshima City.
Please contact us for more information.
Who can attend
Children must be 6+
What’s included
Two traditional kawajiri brushes: One crafted by yourself during the experience and another one crafted by the Master
Access
1 hour drive from Hiroshima Airport
1 hour drive from Hiroshima Station
Brushing up History
Carefully selected goat hairs of the highest quality are separated and gathered by touch and sight, paired with many years of experience. After following more than 70 different individual steps, these hairs come together to form a fude brush of pristine quality. Produced since the end of the Edo Period, the Kawajiri fude brush has been carefully handcrafted by generations of master artisans in the Kawajiri area of Hiroshima. At this 100-year-old workshop studio, the current 4th generation artisan strives to keep the art of handcrafting fude brushes alive. Join this master in his workshop and learn firsthand the beginning steps of the fude brush-making process. Then, take up a completed brush to experience the grace and fluidity of a handcrafted fude brush.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
