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Japanese Chopsticks Making in Toyama with Guide
An hour making your own pair of chopsticks by hand-planing at Shogawa Wood Plaza in Tonami, a certified Shogawa woodturning town.
US$14 each · US$28 for two · Meeting point in the listing
1 / 7Making the only original chopsticks in the worldPhoto: tour operator, via Viator
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- All fees, taxes and tools are included, and you decide the length and thickness of the chopsticks yourself.
- Simple planing, so children and beginners can do it; guide in English and Japanese; 7 reviews average 4.9.
- Small: 4 travellers at most.
Families or craft-minded passengers who are already heading inland toward Tonami or Gokayama by car.
The venue is in Shogawa-cho, Tonami City, in the grounds of Shogawa Water Memorial Park, and our fact sheet has no measured time from the Fushiki wharf; it is inland beyond Takaoka, so count on a taxi or car both ways and ask the driver for a quote. Transport is not included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
- Guide languages offered: Japanese, English
- All Fees and Taxes
- 鉋、他の道具等
- Other personal expenses
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by 庄川ウッドプラザ.
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Before you book
Is the Japanese Chopsticks Making in Toyama with Guide worth it from the Fushiki–Toyama cruise port?
An hour making your own pair of chopsticks by hand-planing at Shogawa Wood Plaza in Tonami, a certified Shogawa woodturning town. Best for: Families or craft-minded passengers who are already heading inland toward Tonami or Gokayama by car.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 4.5 hours. The tour runs 1 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 1 hour plus 90 minutes is 2.5 hours; we have no measured travel time to Shogawa, so we allow an hour each way as a placeholder, which makes 4.5 hours. Fits any call if you have a car.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
The venue is in Shogawa-cho, Tonami City, in the grounds of Shogawa Water Memorial Park, and our fact sheet has no measured time from the Fushiki wharf; it is inland beyond Takaoka, so count on a taxi or car both ways and ask the driver for a quote. Transport is not included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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