Overview Why not get in touch with nature by burying, playing with, whittling, and building with different types of wood while surrounded by the earthy smells of a forest?
*Please be sure to check this website for possible changes or cancellations in schedule.
Event 1 ■“Play with Building Blocks and Jump into a Pool Filled with Wooden Balls!”
Children can use a variety of rectangular wooden blocks to either pile them up by themselves or work together to build something bigger. Parents are welcome to join in and try their hand at making all sorts of things, too!
And not just building blocks, we will have a pool filled with small wooden balls, too. Children can enjoy sensory play by touching them, grabbing them, and seeing how it feels to burrow into actual trees!
*No shoes allowed inside the event space.
Date
Saturday, July 6th – Sunday/National Holiday, July 7th, 2024
①Morning Session (10AM-11:30AM), ②Afternoon Session (1:30PM-3PM)
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, 1F Special Event Hall
Fee
Free (Museum Admission Fee required)
Capacity
The first 10 groups over the age of 3 for each session
(Advance registration prioritized, up to 3 people per group)
*Children aged 12 and below must have at least one adult with them, up to 2 children per adult.
Deadline
Ends once all spots are filled
*If there are spots remaining, same day participation is welcome.
How to Reserve
*End of the event
Event 2 ■“Special Hand Planing Challenge!”
Want to try and shape wood with a hand planer while enjoying the smell of lumber? We’ll even have a pool to collect all the shavings from the planers!
>Important Notes:
Please come in clothing that is easy to move in. We ask all participants to avoid wearing sandals or other clothing that could lead to injuries.
Date
Saturday, July 13th – Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Any time between 10AM-12PM, 1:30PM-4PM
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Basement 2F Workshop Room
Fee
Free (Museum Admission Fee required)
Capacity
Free to everyone
Reservations
Not required
*Entry may be restricted in case of large crowds
Event 3 ■“Children’s Building Experience”
A master carpenter staff has specially prepared a building experience just for this event! Come and join us as we tighten our tenugui cloths, put lumber together, and build some pillars to make our very own building!
Afterwards you can wear a traditional happi coat and take a memorable picture!
>Important Notes:
Priority will be given to those who register in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis, but participants can attend on the day if spots are still available.
　　- Please note that advance registration is only possible via the registration website.
　　- If there are spaces available, you can register at the event entrance. Please arrive before your preferred opening time.
>Request:
1) Please refrain from attending if you or your child has any symptoms of a fever or cold or is otherwise feeling unwell.
2) Participating children must wear a helmet.
Date
Saturday, July 27th – Sunday, July 28th, 2024
①Morning Session (10AM-12PM), ②Afternoon Session (1:30PM-3:30PM)
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, 1F Special Event Hall
Fee
1,500 yen per group (Includes 1 tenugui cloth, museum admission fee)
Capacity
Up to 10 groups per session (1 child and their guardian count as 1 group)
Deadline
Ends once all spots are filled
*If there are spots remaining, same day participation is welcome.
How to Reserve
Please click the button below to reserve.
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>Please select your desired date from the calendar at the bottom of the booking page and proceed with your reservation.
Regarding Cancellations If you wish to cancel, you can cancel from the reservation confirmation email. If the cancellation deadline has passed, or you did not receive an email, you can contact us at 078-242-0216 or event@dougukan.jp
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