Kuroe Lacquerware Town
In Japanese: 黒江の町並み
A home of Kishu lacquerware for over 400 years. Craftsmen's houses stand at an angle to the street in a "saw-tooth" pattern, and some townhouses keep Kyoto-style lattice fronts.
Nearby
- Kimiidera Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Wakanoura Bay (Furo Bridge, Kankaikaku) ≈ 20 min by car
- Kishu Toshogu Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Bandoko Garden ≈ 25 min by car
- Chohoji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min walk from Kuroe Station (JR Kinokuni Line)
- Fee
- Volunteer storyteller guide from ¥1,000 per hour (book a month ahead)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info