Wajima-nuri ‘’lacquer-coated Inn’’

We sometimes get a rash from lacquer. But that won’t not occuer unless we touch the concentrate lacquer solution. So completely dried lacquer is a harmless natural material which won’t even irritate the skin of a baby.

Lacquer is waterproofed and antibacterial. So it has been utilized as the coating compositions for building materials since early times. In Wajima, they paint lacquer onto not only exterior wall but also the walls, floor, and interior pillars. It looks so fine and beautiful as if the whole city is a traditional craft.

This time, I would like to introduce the inn named ‘Fukasan’ where I stayed during my visit to Wajima, The entire building is coated with Lacquer.

The whole building is finished with wipe-lacquer, which adds to its appeal.

‘Wipe-lacquer’ is a traditional technique to rub lacquer into lumber that is repeated several times to ensure a nice coating which can highlight the natural woodgrain pattern.

All of the wooden materials in this inn including the walls, floor, and pillars, are finished with wipe-lacquer. They have a silky smooth touch.

Seafood and seasonal vegetables arranged on Wajima-nuri lacquerware. I enjoyed dry Sake, named ‘Noto-Hirosue’ which is made by Nakajima-Syuzo Breweries.