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Crafting in the Heart of Nature: Nokutare Green Woodworking (Regular Course)

Crafting in the Heart of Nature: Nokutare Green Woodworking (Regular Course)

North Gifu

Tradition & History

Life & Culture

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

● 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
2025/4/1~2026/3/31
Activity Time
4 hours
Place

Wood Forum Hida

Wood Forum Hida, 165, Mikka-machi, Kiyomi-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, 506-1156.

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
13:00 - Depart Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station
⇒ Wood Forum Hida (introduction to antique tools, woodworking activity)
⇒ 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
・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
Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp

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