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.
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
- Detail
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[Departure point] Takayama city
[Destination] Takayama city
[Meeting time] 13:00
[Number of participants] 2 to 4 people
[Detailed Schedule]
13:00-17:00 (4 hours)
Use prepared unseasoned wood to carve into household items like spoons, butterknives, bowls.
Pickup from Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station at 13:00 ⇒ Kiyomishisho (introduction to antique tools)
⇒ Activity venue (Nokutare) ⇒ Dropoff at Takayama City accommodation or Takayama Station at 17:00
* This itinerary is an example
[Reference price] From 24,600 yen per person
[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.
[Contact Information]
Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
- Precautions
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Work gloves will be provided by the facility.
Please wear comfortable work clothes (no shorts or skirts that expose a lot of skin) and comfortable shoes (no sandals).
This event will be held regardless of weather.