Enter a bustling woodworking factory and immerse deep in Kanazawa crafting culture
2.0 hour private experience
Location: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Visit Kanazawa woodworking factory led by a 3rd-generation Japanese artisan. Tour the factory for an up-close look at how the company's wood products are built. Then, get hands-on by crafting either a kumiko coaster or your own wooden chopsticks with instruction from the artisans.
Who can attend
Anyone
What to wear
Comfortable clothing is recommended
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (09:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Not available on weekends, national holidays, Obon, and New Year's holidays
Access
10 minutes by car from Kanazawa Station
14 minutes walk from Nishi-Kanazawa Station
Into the Woods
From the interlocking serenity of Buddhist temples to the sliding screens and ranma carvings adding elegance to traditional Japanese washitsu rooms, woodworking is a crafting heritage synonymous with Japan. As Japan is more than 70% composed of mountains, resulting in a rich timber industry, woodworking crafts like sashimono, carpentry, and countless others, have flourished across the centuries. While classical Japanese society certainly embraced the beauty of wood in daily life, with Edo samurai prizing finely-joined cabinetry and wood an indispensable part of Heian aristocratic architecture, modern Japan still staunchly upholds its woodworking traditions. At this woodworking studio founded nearly 70 years in the past, join a team of artisans as they carry on this legacy, tackling a wide range of products, from renovating the wooden structures of nearby Kanazawa Castle to crafting wooden furniture for kindergarten classrooms. Led by a 3rd-generation artisan, who learned carpentry skills from both family and apprenticeships, immerse yourself in the intricate, everyday art of Japanese woodworking.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 14 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
