Day 7 Vlog – After Arashiyama in the morning, we had a quick lunch of Ekiben on the JR train to Shin-Kobe. There, we spent a meaningful afternoon going through every inch of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum. This museum is great for those who enjoys a hands-on experience, but definitely a heaven for those who are into architecture and woodworking.
📍Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
竹中大工道具館
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Getting there
00:35 Museum architecture and garden
01:15 Lobby and conference area
01:59 Education – Multimedia, woodshop, library
02:23 From tree to wood
03:10 Workshop of Korehide Chiyozuru
04:02 Traditional house experience
06:15 Architectural carpentry
07:11 Joinery
08:05 Evolution of carpentry tools
09:37 Locker room and gift shop
09:52 Lounge and zen garden
10:40 Epilogue
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After a refreshing morning in Arashiyama, we took the JR to Shin-Kobe. I finally got to try an Ekiben – train bento. It’s… alright. The museum is literally around the corner from the Shin-Kobe station. Here we go~ We took our time savouring the architecture and garden. Tickets and guides.
All exhibitions are in the subterranean floors. Their woodshop is impressively clean. The exhibitions start at the source – the trees. I got to touch and smell the shavings of a Sakura tree. Then we go on to the logging process. and tools. Here is a recreation of Chiyozuru Korehide’s workshop. He was a master blacksmith and former katana sword maker. All by hand. This traditional house skeleton shows construction techniques This area is all about architecture. This is my favourite section. where visitors can try locking mechanisms hands-on. Evolution history of carpentry tools.
This museum is really great for small children and big kids. with so many interactive exhibits. 2 hours flew by. It’s all in the details – even the locker keys are thought out. Gift shop is small but curated. Last but not least, we explore the resting lounge area
We’re full of gratitude for the beautiful afternoon, and in awe of Japanese dedication to craft and design again.
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Whats those eggs in 09:47?
Excuse me, I want to ask about how to visit and go inside to Takenaka Carpentry Tools Musuem, is it use a ticket? or is it free? May you help me to let me know because I've plan go to japan and i want to visit Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Thank You.