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Mr. Naoya Takayama is a fourth-generation craftsman in the Hiroshima Buddhist altar tradition, a historic craft of Hiroshima. The art of lacquering has been carefully preserved and refined over generations.
We create works that honor traditional techniques while pursuing the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship.
Despite the devastation of the atomic bomb, Edo-era craftsmanship has endured and continues to be passed down to this day.
Tour Plan
Traditional Lacquer Art
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Studio Tours
01 ** Hands-on Japanese Lacquer Art with Master Craftsman **
Learn about the history of the Hiroshima Buddhist altar and the art of lacquering, a craft that has been passed down for generations. This tradition showcases the exceptional skills of artisans and the unique character of Hiroshima’s craftsmanship. Mr. Naoya Takayama shares his insights into the creative process and techniques behind his work at the gallery. Experience the beauty of finely crafted lacquerware up close.
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View More02 ** Gold-Leaf Lacquer Coaster Workshop **
Naoya Takayama, one of Japan’s leading lacquer artists, will take you on a guided tour of his workshop, where you’ll discover the craftsmanship and techniques behind the 400-year-old tradition of Hiroshima Buddhist altar making.
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Traditional Lacquer Art
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Studio Tours
01 ** Hands-on Japanese Lacquer Art with Master Craftsman **
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02 ** Gold-Leaf Lacquer Coaster Workshop **
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□ Profile
Naoya Takayama, born on January 26, 1981, in Hiroshima City, comes from a family with a long tradition of crafting Buddhist altars and ornaments. After graduating from the Department of Buddhist Studies at the Junior College of Ryukoku University, he underwent apprenticeship training at Kyoroiro Otsuka, where he learned black lacquer techniques and engaged in the production and repair of Buddhist altars and ornaments.
At 28, he returned to Hiroshima and gained recognition for his remarkable restoration of a local temple.
In 2018, he began crafting Hiroshima lacquerware and established the Naoya Takayama brand with the vision of “blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation,” and has since won numerous awards for his work. At the request of the mayor of Hiroshima, he produced the Hiroshima lacquerware “Den/Shiosai” that would be presented to world leaders. At the request of Mrs. Yuko Kishida, wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, he created Hiroshima lacquerware “Akebono” to be presented to spouses of world leaders at the G7 Summit held in May 2023.
Hiroshima Lacquerware artist
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Studio
2-17 Horikawa-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima, 730-0033 Japan +81-82-241-5058
We meet at this building called (Takayamakiyoshi Ltd.)
