VISIT KANAZAWA, JAPAN - Official Travel Guide

IWAMOTO KIYOSHI STUDIO

This woodcraft studio opened in 1913 and has specialized in wooden crafts made from paulownia wood (known as kiri-kougei in Japanese) ever since. While hibachi (a traditional Japanese brazier) was their main product when they first started, they have since branched out into various wooden items. As part of the experience, you will get to step inside their workshop and learn about the various tools and machinery used to craft the products.

OVERVIEW

1. Using a gas burner, char the outer surfaces of a paulownia wood coaster
2. Buff the surfaces with the buffer machine inside the studio
3. Carve a logo onto the buffed coaster with a branding iron

Don't forget to visit the shop as well!

DETAILS:

Fee: Starting fee of 13,200 yen for 1 guest, plus an additional 10,000 yen for each person after that 

Maximum of 6 participants (Please consult with us for larger groups)

IMPORTANT NOTES 

・It will take around a day for the artisan to apply a coating and finish your work. Your work will then be shipped to your accommodation after that, and this will take around 1-3 days depending on the location. For this reason, we kindly ask that you participate in this workshop at least 4 days before you leave Japan so that we have enough time to get your work to you. Please also note that we cannot ship overseas.
・Since we will be using fire in this workshop, children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult
・Please wear comfortable clothes that you can easily move in and that you don't mind getting dirty. Rubber gloves will be provided

※If you are interested, please contact us using the information provided below, or through the form on this site