Crafting in the Heart of Nature: Nokutare Green Woodworking Courses (Regular Course)
Introducing the world of green woodworking with natural and limitless potential of creativity. Fashion household items like spoons, butterknives, bowls and more from unseasoned wood recently harvested, as you learn about the strong bond between mountains and the people in the Hida region, and how it has shaped their life and work from the days of old. Take in the crisp scent of freshly shaved wood, and find enduring joy in creating a keepsake of your own making right in the heart of nature.
Recommended points
● Green woodwork is a special form of woodworking that uses wet or unseasoned wood that has recently been felled or harvested.
● Carve and shape wood using a variety of specialized hand tools (kezuri uma - shaving horse, sen - pig iron, etc).
● Enjoy the fragrance and texture of fresh wood. Enter a state of flow and calm as you work on an original item of your own creation.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1～2026/3/31
- Activity Time
- 4 hours
- Place
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nokutare
82 Mikkamachi, Kiyomi-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. 506-0102
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 4 people
- Reference Price
- From 24,600 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station
- Ending Point
- Takayama City accommodation
- Meeting Time
- 13:00
- Schedule
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13:00 - Depart Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station
⇒ Kiyomishisho (introduction to antique tools)
⇒ Activity venue (Nokutare)
⇒ Use prepared unseasoned wood to carve into household items like spoons, butterknives, bowls.
17:00 - Dropoff at Takayama City accommodation
・ Pickup and dropoff to and from Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station included.
*This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・You can borrow work gloves from the activity venue.
・Please wear clothing that you can easily move and work in. No shorts and short skirts.
・Please wear comfortable shoes. No sandals.
・Activities will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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