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Hidehira lacquer

Southern Iwate

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Crafts

    The fixtures used at Chuson-ji Temple and Motsu-ji Temple in Hiraizumi were handed down to the folk, and they are also made in Hanamaki. The lacquer from the southern region is of the highest quality in the world and is used in high-quality lacquerware. Also, as the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa, lacquerware related to Kenji's works are also made.

    Address
    Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
    Inquiries
    Craft Life Kimizuka
    Phone number 0198-24-4056
    FAX number 0198-22-3024
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