Crafting in the Heart of Nature: Green Woodworking (Regular Course)
Introducing the world of green woodworking with limitless natural creativity. Split and shape freshly cut wood using hand tools to craft chopsticks and chopstick rests, items essential to daily life in Japan, through this very special course. Engage your senses as you take in the crisp scent of freshly shaved wood, feel the smooth texture of its surface, and watch as your handmade item takes shape while time flies by. Learn about nature and the history of the way of life up here in the splendid mountains of the Hida region while viewing the different materials and tools on display. Experience the living wisdom and thriving woodworking culture of the "Hida no Takumi", master craftsmen of the Hida region, famous for its prestigious carpentry. Find enduring joy in creating a keepsake of your own making right in the heart of nature. This course includes a pick up and drop off service as well as an English-speaking guide.
Recommended points
● Carve and shape freshly harvested wood in this authentic green woodworking activity.
● Use a variety of specialized crafting hand tools (kezuri uma - shaving horse, zuku - pig iron, etc).
● Enter a state of flow and calm, engaging your senses as you enjoy the fragrance and texture of fresh wood while working on an original item of your own creation.
Overview
- Season
- 2026/4/1～2027/3/31
- Activity Time
- 4 hours
- Place
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Kiyomi-cho
Kiyomi-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, 506-1156.
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 4 people
- Reference Price
- ※ Please contact us for further details.
※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Starting Point
- Takayama Station
- Ending Point
- Takayama City accommodation
- Meeting Time
- 13:00
- Schedule
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13:00 - Takayama Station ⇒ Wood Forum Hida
13:30～16:30 - Green woodworking activity. Use hand tools to fashion unseasoned wood into chopsticks and chopstick rests.
Wood Forum Hida ⇒ Takayama City accommodation by 17:00
*This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・You can borrow work gloves from the activity venue.
・(Clothing) Please wear clothing that you can easily move and work in. No shorts or short skirts.
・(Footwear) Please wear comfortable shoes. No sandals.
・Activities will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
- Contact Information
- For personal bookings and inquiries: Please click on the "List of affiliated DMC partners" on the upper right corner of the website, and contact the relevant affiliated DMC partners listed with your booking or inquiry.
