We hold regular events in the workshop Room, as well as seasonal tours of a traditional Japanese teahouse building located within the museum site. Bookings are not necessary — places will be given on a first come first serve basis on each day. — we do not take bookings. We look forward to seeing you.
*Please note that the event contents and dates are subject to change without prior notice.Please review the latest information on our online schedule.
*Please note that workshop and tour explanations will be delivered in Japanese.
Workshop
A Touch of Woodworking: 1-Hour Workshop
WS1: A Touch of Woodworking: 1-Hour Workshop
This program is designed for you to enjoy woodworking in a relaxed environment.
In the 1-Hour Workshop, you can select to make one of six craft kits.
- When
- Saturday, June 1, 2024, Saturday, June 2, etc. *Other dates are listed on this page.
- Fee
- ¥300 ~¥1,700 (Price varies depending on the kit)
- Suitable for
- Varies depending on the kit.(If there is a vacancy in the participation frame on the day, you can participate.)
A Touch of Woodworking: 2-Hour Workshop
WS1: A Touch of Woodworking: 2-Hour Workshop
This program is designed for you to enjoy woodworking in a relaxed environment.
In the 2-Hour Workshop, you can select to make one of six craft kits.
- When
- Saturday, June 1, 2024, Saturday, June 2, etc. *Other dates are listed on this page.
- Fee
- ¥500 ~¥1,500 (Price varies depending on the kit)
- Suitable for
- Varies depending on the kit.(If there is a vacancy in the participation frame on the day, you can participate.)
Carpentry Tool Challenge!
WS2: Carpentry Tool Challenge!
Would you like to try your hand at using an Ink pot, Plane and Saw used by local Japanese carpenters, as well as some overseas Saws?
- When
- March 30, 31, 2024
- Fee
- Free(Bookings not necessary)
- Suitable for
- Suitable for all ages.
Try your hand at planing with a Japanese carpenter!
WS3: Try your hand at planing with a Japanese carpenter!
A workshop directed by a master carpenter, where you can enjoy wooden scents by shaving pieces of wood with a plane.
- When
- January 8, June 29, 2024
- Fee
- Free(Bookings not necessary)
- Suitable for
- Suitable for all ages.
Guided Tour
Guided Tour of Teahouse building ‘Itteki-an’ (Viewed from the outside only)
Guided Tour of Teahouse building ‘Itteki-an’ (Viewed from the outside only)
The teahouse inside the museum grounds will be specially made open to the public on these dates. *This guided tour will be provided in Japanese.
- When
- April 20th(Sat), 21st(Sun), May 25th(Sat), and 26th(Sun), 2024
- Time
- Held each day at 10:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
- Fee
- Free(Bookings not necessary / First-come-first-served basis, 10 persons per session)