Witness the mesmerizing art of traditional Japanese woodworking and uncover a world of intricate beauty
Create Kumiko Crafts in Toyama
- Region
- Hokuriku Shinetsu
- Prefecture
- Toyama
TANIHATA, a Toyama-based company that specializes in manufacturing wooden lattice screens, offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage with the ancient craft of Kumiko woodworking. This traditional art form, dating back to the Asuka period (538–710), involves the delicate assembly of wooden pieces without nails, showcasing extraordinary precision and skill. At TANIHATA visitors can not only tour the factory and observe master craftsmen at work, but also participate in hands-on Kumiko woodworking workshops and take home the items they create as treasured souvenirs.
Highlights
- Kumiko is a delicate traditional woodworking technique that dates back to the Asuka period (538–710) and involves assembling wooden pieces without using nails.
- Tour the TANIHATA factory in Toyama City, participate in a Kumiko woodworking workshop, and create your own crafted piece to take home.
- TANIHATA is conveniently located just an 8-minute drive from Toyama Station.
Availability
Weekdays
Conditions
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- Application period
- 3 months in advance
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- Fees
- 5,000 yen/person
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- No. of participants
- 10 to 30 people
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- Time required
- 90 minutes (10-minute company slide presentation, 50-minute hands-on workshop, 30-minute factory tour)
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Information
- Supported Languages
- Japanese only (Please inquire in advance if English interpretation is required.)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Not available
Contact
- Organization/
Facility Name - Tanihata Co., Ltd. Japan
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