We hold regular events in the workshop Room, as well as seasonal tours of a traditional Japanese teahouse building located within the museum site. — 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
- The dates are listed in the Date & Time 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
- The dates are listed in the Date & Time 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
- July 27th (Sat.), July 28th (Sun.), August 11th (Sun./national holiday), August 12th (Mon./holiday), October 12th (Sat.), October 13th (Sun.), 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
- June 29th (Sat.), August 14th (Wed.), September 14th (Sat.), September 15th (Sun.), November 23rd (Sat./National Holiday), November 24th (Sun.), 2024
- Fee
- Free(Bookings not necessary)
- Suitable for
- Suitable for all ages.
Special Exhibition Commemorative Lecture
Lecture: Decorating Nikko’s Structures: Lacquering & Coloring
Audience available in English. Please fill in the information on the application page.
- Date & Time
- Sunday 4 August 13:30~15:00(Doors open at 13:00)
- Speaker
- Lacquer craftsman, Noritake SATO
- Capacity
- 80 seats *Lottery will be held if there are a high number of applicants.
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
- October 19th(Sat.), 20st(Sun.), November 23th(Sat./National Holiday), and 24th(Sun.), 2024
- Time
- Held each day at 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 13:00, 14:00
- Fee
- Free(bookings are required, First-come-first-served basis, 10 persons per session)