SUSHI × KOGEI: Experience the ultimate fusion of Toyama’s sushi and traditional crafts - Makie Experience at Shitsugei Yoshikawa

Experience the ultimate fusion of Toyama’s food and traditional crafts in one unforgettable journey.

Savor exquisite sushi prepared by a local master, elegantly served on a special plate crafted by a traditional artisan.
Let this single plate be your gateway to the region’s rich terroir, culture, and the stories of its people.
Step away from the usual tourist trails, and experience a deeper, hidden Japan.

1.Select
Begin your journey by choosing your preferred local sushi restaurant and picking out the artisan-crafted plate you wish to use.

2.Meet & Create
Visit an authentic workshop to meet a traditional artisan, witness their masterful techniques, and try the craft yourself.

3.Taste
Savor exquisite sushi prepared by a local chef, elegantly served on your chosen handmade plate.

4.Take Home
After dining, take the beautiful artisan-crafted plate home as a memorable souvenir of your trip.

I will help you book Gejo for the special dinner course, which includes a Tour-Exclusive Artisan-Crafted Sushi Plate.

Operating out of the port town of Iwase, Chef Takahiro Shimojo draws on his international experiences to bring a unique, inventive approach to Toyama’s local ingredients. Carefully selecting his rice and water, he deeply values his relationships with local producers. This discerning eye also extends to his choice of tableware, transforming his dining counter into a space where guests can intimately experience Toyama’s exquisite traditional crafts.

[Plate]
The Tateyama Mountain Range Emerging in Black Lacquer
Crafted exclusively for GEJO by Urushigei Yoshikawa, this original sushi plate features a motif of the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range.
To ensure the cuisine remains the undisputed star of the dish, the artisan deliberately restrained the striking brilliance of the rankaku (eggshell inlay) technique, choosing instead to depict the mountains in subtle black lacquer.
At first glance, the Tateyama mountains remain hidden in the darkness. Yet, as the light catches the surface or the viewing angle shifts, their majestic silhouettes quietly emerge. It is a masterpiece that beautifully expresses the profound depth unique to urushi and the elegant Japanese aesthetic of “the beauty of subtraction.”

Production:
Shitsugei Yoshikawa / Kazuyuki Yoshikawa
Material: Japanese Horse Chestnut (Tochi) wood, Urushi lacquer, Eggshell
Technique: Urushi lacquer art, Rankaku-nuri (Eggshell inlay)

Meeting Point

Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Line)

6-1 Shimozeki-cho Takaoka Toyama