Notice

2024.12.12Notice The break room will not be available after 16:00 on December 22 (Sun) due to circumstances.

2024.12.11Notice Temporary closure at the end of the year and New Year holidays

2024.12.01Event Information on Workshops and Events for the First Half of 2025 (January to June) (PDF)

2024.12.01Announcement of the PR magazine "Do-gu-bako Vol.52" (January-June 2025) (PDF)

2024.10.29Lecture on the 40th Anniversary of the Planning and Development Center “Nikko Building Decoration, Lacquer Painting and Coloring” was released on YouTube.

2024.10.24Kobe Venue Photo Report has been updated on the special site of the special exhibition "The Colors and Metalwork of Nikko".

2024.10.23Notice "Akinori Abo's House Building feature version of Kigumi House Carpenter Abo" has been released on YouTube with Japanese subtitles and barrier-free subtitles.

2024.10.13Announcement (English) We have added English subtitles to the “Visualize and Awaken” – Japan as a Resource for the Future” currently available on YouTube.

2024.10.11The video of the venue for the 40th anniversary exhibition "The Colors and Metalwork of Nikko - Revealing the mystery behind the architectural beauty of its shrines and temples" was released on YouTube.

2024.10.01Announcement The program on the 40th anniversary page of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum has been updated.

2024.09.14The exhibition "The Colors and Metalwork of Nikko - Revealing the mystery behind the architectural beauty of its shrines and temples" (September 14-December 15) has started.

2024.09.12Announcements We support KOBE Sightseeing Day (October 3).

2024.09.09Notice [Information on the 1st floor lobby] From September 10 (Tuesday) to 13 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2024.09.01Notice Kenya Hara, a lecture commemorating the 40th anniversary of the opening of the museum, "Aware of how I didn't know-Japan as a future resource" was released on YouTube (for a limited time).

2024.08.30Notice Regarding the response to the approach of Typhoon No. 10

2024.08.07Notice of suspension of browsing of important websites / Announcement of website suspension period

2024.08.01Notice Opening during the Bon Festival period (August 13-16)

2024.07.12The English page of the 40th anniversary event has been released.

2024.07.02Announcement Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 40th Anniversary Page

2024.07.01[Information on rest rooms] After 16:00 on July 21 (Sun), the rest room will not be available due to circumstances.

2024.06.01Notice In July 2024, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum will celebrate its 40th anniversary.

2024.06.01Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2024 (July to December) (PDF)

2024.05.21Today, 5/21 (Tuesday), we support "International Museum Day" and are free to enter.

2024.05.03“International Museum Day” Sponsor: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 will be the free admission date.

2024.03.29[Apology and Correction] An error in the catalog of the exhibition "Making a plane stand-the formation and development of a platform in Tokyo" (Updated 03.29)

2024.03.22[Apology and Correction] The error in the catalog of the exhibition "Making a plane stand-the formation and development of a platform in Tokyo": Errata

2024.03.17[Exhibition to make a plane stand] Venue video has been released.

2024.03.12[Exhibition to make a plane stand] A photo of the venue has been added.

2024.03.02[Plan Exhibition] "Make a plane stand-the formation and development of a stand in Tokyo" (3/2-5/19) has started.

2024.01.31[YouTube] The English subtitle setting for feature film "Techniques of INAMI Wood Carvings; Making Carved Ranma Transom: Making Sculpture Ranma" has been completed.

2024.01.30[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From February 27 (Tuesday) to March 1 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2024.01.17[Important] Museum Shop: Notice of Price Revision (From February 1, 2024)

2024.01.14[Application for Visiting] Other Visiting Applications including Group Commentary and Free Tour (2024.1.14)

2024.01.10[Plan Exhibition] "BUDDHA PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL 20TH ANNIVERSARY 2003-2023" (1/10-1/28) has started.

2023.12.20[Information on the 1st floor lobby] The 1st floor lobby is not available from January 7 (Sun) to January 8 (Mon / holiday).

2023.12.15[Information on rest rooms] On December 17 (Sun), the rest room will not be available from 16:00.

2023.12.05[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Fri) to January 3 (Wed).

2023.12.01Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2024 (January to June) (PDF, approx. 2MB)

2023.12.01Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum NEWS No.50 has been published.

2023.11.22[Recruitment of volunteers] We are looking for "workshop" volunteers (application deadline 12/28)

2023.10.20About Kansai Culture Day

2023.10.14[Inami Sculpture Exhibition] A photo of the venue has been added.

2023.10.13[Inami Sculpture Exhibition] Venue video has been released.

2023.10.05[Inami Sculpture Exhibition] Related video "Techniques of INAMI Wood Carvings; Making Carved Ranma Transom: Making Sculpture Ranma" has been released.

2023.09.30[Planning Exhibition] "Sculpture the Inami Sculpture Story" (September 30-December 3) has started.

2023.09.22We support KOBE sightseeing day (October 3).

2023.09.06[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From September 26 (Tuesday) to September 29 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2023.09.02[Planning Exhibition] "The 13th Sitting / Comparable One-Pod Exhibition + (Plus) 2023" (September 2-September 18) has started.

2023.08.26[Notice of Resale] The Kigumi Exhibition Catalog "I tried to decompose Kigumi" has been added.

2023.08.13Possibility of temporary closure due to the approach of a typhoon

2023.08.12[YouTube] "AA Visiting School Kobe 2023: Re-imagining and Constructing a Japanese Pagoda" has been added.

2023.08.09Notice regarding the recovery of system failures

2023.08.04Notification of system failure

2023.08.01[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From August 29 (Tuesday) to September 1 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2023.07.12[Information on rest rooms] On July 23 (Sun), the rest room will not be available from 16:00.

2023.07.05[YouTube] English subtitle version of Maintaining Tools's 'Natural Sharpening Stone-Kyoto Nikkosan' / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library' has been added.

2023.06.30[Reopening] Announcement of resumption of group commentary and other applications for visits, including free tours, etc. (2023.6.30)

2023.06.21[YouTube] English subtitle version of Skills of Craftsmen's "Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added.

2023.06.07English subtitle version of "Skills of Craftsmen" Growing Kitayama cedar trees in Kyoto "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added.

2023.06.01Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2023 (July to December) (PDF, approx. 2MB)

2023.05.23[The 19th Traditional Crafts Tree Bamboo Exhibition] Venue photos have been released.

2023.05.13[Planning Exhibition] The 19th Traditional Crafts and Bamboo Exhibition (3rd Kobe Exhibition) Exhibition (5/13-6/18) has started.

2023.05.11On May 18, 2023 (Thursday), admission will be free to commemorate the International Museum Day.

2023.05.04[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From May 9 (Tuesday) to 12 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2023.04.16[A Touch of Woodworking] From May 13, we will resume "A Touch of Woodworking" by renewing the participation method, including reservation priority system and first-come-first-served basis. For more information, please refer to the following website.

2023.03.30[Isamu Noguchi TOOLS Exhibition] 3D / VR video has been released.

2023.03.24[Isamu Noguchi TOOLS Exhibition] Venue video has been released.

2023.03.22April 2023 [Advance application system (web only) ・ First-come-first-served basis] event has been updated.

2023.03.09[Isamu Noguchi TOOLS Exhibition] Venue Photo Report has been released.

2023.03.07[Isamu Noguchi TOOLS Exhibition] Photo of the venue has been released.

2023.03.04[Planned exhibition] "Isamu Noguchi TOOLS" exhibition (3/4-5/7) has started.

2023.03.03[Important] Requests to Visitors (Updated 2023.03.03.03)

2023.02.01[Event] Due to the cancellation of "Kumiki, Girls' Festival B" on February 12 (Sun), we will recruit with a first-come-first-served application system.

2023.02.01[Recruitment of volunteers] We are looking for "commentary" and "workshop" volunteers (application deadline 2/28)

2023.01.24[Information on parking lots] From March 17 (Fri) to 19 (Sun), parking lots cannot be used due to in-house events.

2023.01.23[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From February 28 (Tuesday) to March 3 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2023.01.13[Event] January 19th (Thursday) "Knives Sharpening Classroom" has been canceled, so we will recruit them on a first-come-first-served basis.

2023.01.04[Important] Requests to Visitors

2022.12.04[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Thu) to January 3 (Tue).

2022.12.02Notification of system maintenance / Announcement of system maintenance

2022.12.01Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2023 (January to June) (PDF, approx. 3MB)

2022.11.30[Museum at Home] The English subtitle version of Permanent exhibition's commentary "Making the Most of Wood" by curators has been released (YouTube).

2022.11.23[Museum at Home] The English subtitle version of Permanent exhibition's commentary "The Traditional Beauty of Japanese Wa" by curators has been released (YouTube).

2022.11.17[Museum at Home] The English subtitle version of Permanent exhibition's commentary "Tools Around the World" by curators has been released (YouTube).

2022.11.13[Spring Ishii Exhibition] Venue video has been released.

2022.11.10[Museum at Home] The English subtitle version of Permanent exhibition's commentary "Tools and Handwork" by curators has been released (YouTube).

2022.11.02[Museum at Home] The English subtitle version of Permanent exhibition's commentary "Learning from a Master Carpenter" by curators has been released (YouTube).

2022.11.01[Spring Ishii Exhibition] Completed works (several examples) have been added to the event report.

2022.10.26[Spring Ishii Exhibition] The video "The Relationship between Architecture and Art Connected by Haru Ishii and Azlejo" has been released. （YouTube）

2022.10.22[Spring Ishii Exhibition] Event Report has been released.

2022.10.14[Spring Ishii Exhibition] Venue photo report and venue photo have been released.

2022.10.13The English subtitle setting of the feature film "The Master Sawsmith, Tetsunosuke Miyano" has been completed (YouTube)

2022.10.04[Spring Ishii Exhibition] Mutual discounts with Inax Live Museum

2022.10.01[Planning Exhibition] "Spring Ishii Azlejo and Space" exhibition (10/1-12/4) has started.

2022.09.25[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From September 27 (Tuesday) to 30 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2022.09.19[Important] Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 14, it will be closed today at 15:00. (Updated 11:30)

2022.09.19November and December 2022 [Advance application system (web only) ・ First-come-first-served basis] event has been updated.

2022.09.18[Event cancellation] September 19 (Mon./holiday) Announcement of event cancellation

2022.09.18[Important] Responses to the approach of Typhoon No. 14 (temporary closures, etc.)

2022.09.10[Information on the 1st floor lobby] On September 9th (Fri), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2022.09.10[Planning Exhibition] "The 12th sitting and comparing one leg exhibition + (plus) 2022" exhibition (September 10-25) has started.

2022.08.30[Museum at Home] "Maintaining Tools" Natural Sharpening Stone-Kyoto Hishozan Ato "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2022.08.24[Information on rest rooms] Rest rooms are not available from 10:00 to 13:00 on September 8 (Thursday).

2022.08.04[Museum at Home] "Skills of Craftsmen" Kinma-Mountain Transport-" / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library has been added (YouTube).

2022.08.02[Advance application system (web only), first-come-first-served basis] event in September and October 2022 has been updated.

2022.06.28[Museum at Home] "Skills of Craftsmen" Growing Kitayama cedar trees in Kyoto "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2022.06.02[Important] Requests to Visitors

2022.06.01Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2022 (July to December) (PDF, 3MB)

2022.05.04On May 18, 2022 (Wednesday), you can enter the museum at a group discount rate as a sponsor of "International Museum Day". In addition, the first 100 visitors will receive a souvenir (original sticky note) one by one.

2022.04.22The video of the venue has been released. （YouTube）

2022.03.26[Dried sword exhibition] commentary video "Anding for Chiyozuru Zehide-Genno Blacksmith, Kosaburo Hasegawa-" has been released.

2022.03.24[Cuting sword exhibition] commentary video "Interaction with sculptor Fumio Asakura" has been released.

2022.03.21[Dried sword exhibition] commentary video "Chiyozuru Zehide and Kiya-What you can see from the Kiya Delivery Book-" has been released.

2022.03.19[Cuting sword exhibition] Commentary video "Thoughts included in" self-esteem "" has been released.

2022.03.17[Cuting sword exhibition] The commentary video "People who influenced the style" has been released.

2022.03.15[CLT Exhibition] You can download the catalog "CLT-Innovation of Trees to Create the Future" for free from the ETH Library. （Full Text PDF, 25.77Mb)

2022.03.11[Driving Sword Exhibition] Related video "Kiridashi-Kogatana made by Korehide Chiyozuru - Ask Noboru Tsuchida, the Narrative of Knives-" has been released.

2022.03.09Photo of the venue has been released.

2022.03.05[Planning Exhibition] "Cutcut sword-Thoughts with carpentry blacksmithing" exhibition (3/5-5/8) has started.

2022.02.08[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From March 1 (Tuesday) to 4 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2022.02.01[Important] Notice of Price Revision (From April 1, 2022)

2022.01.01[Important] Requests to Visitors

2021.12.24[Reopening] Notice of resumption of group application acceptance

2021.12.12[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Wed) to January 3 (Mon).

2021.11.30[Exhibition to challenge Tenpyo's Takumi] Venue photo report has been released (PDF).

2021.11.26[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Kanna - Special Cancer 2 "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.11.22[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] Two images of "Thin Shaving Approaching Takumi's Sugo Skills" and "Mortised Rabbeted Oblique Splice Approaching Takumi's Sugo Skills" have been released (YouTube).

2021.11.19[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Kanna - Special Cancer 1 "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.11.18[Exhibition to challenge the Takumi of Tenpyo] Lecture video has been released (YouTube).

2021.11.12[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Kanna - Hiraganna "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.11.05[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] [Workshop at Home] We have started accepting applications for making Kumiko Coasters.

2021.11.05[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Kiri "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.11.05[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] A video of Kumiko Coaster making has been released (YouTube).

2021.10.30[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] Venue Photo Report has been released.

2021.10.29[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools's Sculpture Only and Sculpture" / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library has been added (YouTube).

2021.10.22[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Only - Finishing Only and Special Only" / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library has been added (YouTube).

2021.10.22[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] Venue Video has been released.

2021.10.21[Exhibition to challenge the Takumi of Tenpyo] Venue photo has been released.

2021.10.21[Exhibition to challenge the Takumi of Tenpyo] Venue video has been released.

2021.10.20[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] Venue Panorama has been released.

2021.10.16[Planning Exhibition] "Challenge Tenpyo's Craftsman-Ancient Wisdom vs Contemporary Technology" (October 16-December 12) has started.

2021.10.15[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools's 'Mino-Takimi no Toori only' / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.10.13[Joint exhibition] The Tokyo venue (10/13-11/24) has started.

2021.10.08[Museum at Home] "Assembling Woods" Kyoro Framing Sytem "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.10.08[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From October 12 (Tuesday) to 15 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2021.10.01[Museum at Home] "Assembling Woods" Daimochitsugi "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.09.24[Museum at home] "Assembling Woods" Kanawa Tsugu "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.09.24[Cancel / Postponement] Events associated with the extension of declaration of a state of emergency (Updated in 09.24)

2021.09.23[Planning Exhibition] "The 11th sitting and comparing one leg exhibition + (plus) 2021 Shape born from Rokko Trees" (September 23-October 3) has started.

2021.09.17[Museum at Home] "Assembling Woods" Koshikake Kamatsugu "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.09.14[Kigumi Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] Information on the venue has been updated.

2021.09.12[Cancel / Postponement] Events associated with the extension of declaration of a state of emergency (Updated in 09.12)

2021.09.10[Museum at home] "Assembling Woods" Koshikake Oharitsugi "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" was added (YouTube).

2021.09.08[Museum at Home] "The Use of ToolsTakenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.09.01[Exhibition to Challenge the Takumi of Tenpyo / Tokyo Venue] Venue Panorama has been released.

2021.08.27[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Nokogiri - Basicoko "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.08.22[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Masakari and Chona "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.08.18[Cancel / Postponement] Events associated with the departure of declaration of a state of emergency

2021.08.13[CLT Exhibition] Venue Photo Report (PDF) has been released.

2021.08.13[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools's Japanese Stereotomy - How to Use Sashigane / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.08.11[Museum at home] "The Use of Tools" Drawing Board "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been added (YouTube).

2021.08.01[Museum at home] Due to its popularity, limited-time release has been released at all times.

2021.07.30[Museum at Home] "The Use of Tools" Kebiki "/ Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been released on YouTube.

2021.07.25(English) 【YouTube】“The Use of Tools ‘Inkpot and bamboo Pen’ / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library” has been added.

2021.07.25The Use of Tools's "Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been released on YouTube.

2021.07.24[Planned Exhibition] "CLT-Innovation of Trees to Create the Future" (July 24-September 20) has started.

2021.07.16[Museum at home] "The Use of Tools" Jogi | "Ruler" / Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Video Library" has been released on YouTube.

2021.07.13[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From July 20 (Tuesday) to 23 (Friday / holiday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2021.07.06[Commemorative Lecture Postponement] "Technology and Heart" Seminar 100th Anniversary Lecture "Community Skills and Foster People" Notice of Postponement (Updated 07.06)

2021.06.24[Important] Requests to Visitors (Updated 06.24)

2021.06.15[Information on the advance of closing time] June 22 (Tuesday) will be closed from 16:00 due to circumstances (final admission: 15:30).

2021.06.01[Cancel / Postponement] Events associated with the extension of declaration of a state of emergency (Updated in 06.01)

2021.05.30[Events] We have started accepting applications for summer vacation events. ※Advance application system (WEB only) ・ First-come-first-served basis

2021.05.15[Planning Exhibition] "The 18th Traditional Crafts and Bamboo Exhibition (2nd Kobe Exhibition)" (May 15-June 20) has started.

2021.05.13[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-Making the Most of Wood" has been released on YouTube.

2021.05.12On May 18, 2021 (Tuesday), you can enter the museum at a group discount rate as a sponsor of "International Museum Day". In addition, each visitor will receive a souvenir (original sticky note).

2021.05.11[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From May 12 (Wed) to 14 (Fri), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2021.05.11[Notice of resumption] About reopening from May 12 (Wednesday)

2021.05.11[Event cancellation] Notice of cancellation of tea room "Ichidropan" special release (only from outside)

2021.05.11[Important] Requests to Visitors (Updated 03.31)

2021.05.06[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-Exquisite Works of Master Craftsmen" has been released on YouTube.

2021.04.28[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-The Traditional Beauty of Japanese Wa" has been released on YouTube.

2021.04.25[Cancel] Notice of cancellation of events during GW period

2021.04.25[Important] Notice of temporary closure due to preventive measures in COVID-19 infection

2021.04.22[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-Tools Around the World" has been released on YouTube.

2021.04.15[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-Tools and Handwork" has been released on YouTube.

2021.04.08[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-Learning from a Master Carpenter" has been released on YouTube.

2021.04.04[Museum at Home] "Explanation by Curator-A Journey through History" has been released on YouTube.

2021.03.31[Important] Requests to Visitors (Updated 03.31)

2021.03.23[Events] We have started accepting applications for events during GW period (5/1 to 5/5). (Updated 03.23)

2021.03.23[Important] Requests to Visitors and Opening Time (Updated 03.23)

2021.03.20[Publications] About the online journalization of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Research Bulletin

2021.03.18[Event Cancellation] Announcement of cancellation of events related to the exhibition "Japan as seen by Philip Wise Becker"

2021.03.11[Events] We have started accepting applications for events during GW period (5/1 to 5/5).

2021.03.03[Japan seen by Philip Wise Becker] Venue Photo Slide Show has been uploaded (Youtube).

2021.03.02[Important] Notice of Admission Fees, Membership Fees and Revision of A Touch of Woodworking Participation Fees

2021.02.14[Japan seen by Philip Wise Becker] Talk show video "The World of Philip Wise Becker's Works" has been uploaded (Youtube).

2021.02.13[Planning Exhibition] "Japanese carpentry tools, freshly made things, everyday items seen by Philip Wise Becker" (2/13-5/9) has started.

2021.02.03[Cancellation] WS “Introduction to Woodworking Classes for Adults (3 times in total)” and “Let's Make a Kumiki Puzzle Hina doll”

2021.01.26[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From February 9 (Tuesday) to 12 (Friday), 2021, the lobby on the 1st floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2021.01.22Postponement of WS "Kitchen knife sharpening class" and "Let's Make a Hina doll of Kumiki Puzzle" (Updated 01.22)

2021.01.15Postponement of WS "Kitchen knife sharpening class" and "Let's Make a Hina doll of Kumiki Puzzle"

2020.12.24[Important] Requests to Visitors and Opening Time (Updated 12.24)

2020.12.10[News of New Year's holidays] The museum will be closed from December 28 (Mon) to January 4 (Mon).

2020.12.08[Limited time] Notice of reservation sale of woodworking kits for winter vacation

2020.11.25[Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Exhibition] The talk show "The World of Philippe Wise Becker's Works" has been unified.

2020.11.06[Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Exhibition] We shared the third and fourth parts of the talk show "The World of Philippe Wise Becker's Works".

2020.10.21[Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Exhibition] We shared the second part of the talk show "The World of Philippe Wise Becker's Works".

2020.10.21[Information on rest rooms] From 9:30 to 14:00 on October 25 (Sun), the rest room is not available due to circumstances.

2020.10.16[Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Exhibition] We shared the first part of the talk show "The World of Philippe Wise Becker's Works".

2020.10.15[Tetsunosuke Miyano Exhibition] The feature film "The Master Sawsmith, Tetsunosuke Miyano" shown at the venue has been released.

2020.10.10[Planning Exhibition] "Tetsunosuke Miyano-Saw Blacksmithing that trained ball steel" (10/10-12/13) has started.

2020.10.06'gallery space Video' at the Tokyo venue was shared.

2020.10.03[Piippe Weisbecker Inside Japan Exhibition / Tokyo Venue] "Wise Becker's Atelier" screened at the venue has been released.

2020.10.02[Touring Exhibition] "Philippe Weisbecker Inside Japan" Tokyo venue (10/2-11/20) has started.

2020.09.15[Touring Exhibition] "I tried to break the wood group" Sapporo venue (9/15-10/25) has started.

2020.09.08[Planning Exhibition] The "10th Sitting / Comparable One-Pod Exhibition + (Plus) 2020" exhibition (September 8-September 22) has started.

2020.09.06[Museum at home] <Kigumi Exhibition at home> has been compiled into <Museum at home>.

2020.08.13We have released a video on how to make a woodworking kit "Lursylophone" sold for a limited time.

2020.07.23[Limited time] We have started accepting reservations for summer vacation woodworking kits.

2020.07.18[Touring Exhibition] The Hiroshima venue (July 18-September 6) has started.

2020.07.12[Important] Announcement of Opening and Requests to Visitors (Updated in 07.12)

2020.07.07[Limited time] Notice of reservation sale of woodworking kits during summer vacation　※12:00 on July 23 Reservation sales start

2020.06.24[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] We shared another version of the original play music "home" of "Kigumi House".

2020.06.23[Event suspension] Events associated with COVID-19 infection (Updated June 23)

2020.06.23(English) Notice of event suspension

2020.06.19[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] We shared the original play music "home" of "Kigumi House".

2020.06.16[Important] Announcement of Opening and Requests to Visitors (Updated 06.16)

2020.06.16[Important] Request for admission reservation by specifying date and time (Updated 06.16)

2020.06.14[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] feature film "Kigumi House" has been released.

2020.06.07[Museum at home] Two coloring pages have been added.

2020.06.04[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] feature film "Heritage of Kumiko Crafts" has been released.

2020.05.29[Museum at home] Two coloring pages have been added.

2020.05.27[Reception suspension] Notice of extension of group application acceptance suspension (Updated 06.30)

2020.05.27(English) 【Exhibition: AALTO】Exhibition period has been extended!

2020.05.26It has been decided to extend the exhibition period until August 30, 2020 (Sunday).

2020.05.26(English) Notice of event suspension（※Extension of period ）

2020.05.25[Cancellation/postponement] Holding of events associated with COVID-19 infection (Updated May 25)

2020.05.25[Important] Request for admission by specifying date and time

2020.05.25(English) Entry from May 28 (Thu) with Required Advance Reservation

2020.05.23[Important] Announcement of Opening and Requests to Visitors

2020.05.22[Postponement] Postponement of WS "Paper Code Seated Stol"

2020.05.21[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] Corner video "Enkaku-ji Temple Shariden Gumimono Original Model CG" has been released.

2020.05.19[Kigumi Exhibition House Museum] <Kigumi Exhibition House Museum> The Kumiko Craft Corner Video has been released on the dedicated page.

2020.05.14[Museum at home] Permanent exhibition: Information video of "Learning from a Master Carpenter" has been uploaded.

2020.05.12[Museum at home] A special page has been created!

2020.05.12[Museum at home] We have prepared two types of coloring pages.

2020.05.07[Reception suspension] Notice of extension of group application acceptance suspension

2020.05.07[Cancellation/postponement] Holding of events associated with COVID-19 infection (Updated May 7)

2020.05.07(English) Notice of event suspension（※Extension of period ）

2020.05.07[Museum at home] The video "Carpenter is amazing!" Has been uploaded.

2020.04.28[Let's learn at home] Added an introduction page for carpentry tools.

2020.04.27[Publication mail-order sales] Notice of mail-order sales during temporary closure

2020.04.27[Permanent exhibition: Museum at home] "A Journey through History" has been uploaded.

2020.04.22[Aalto Exhibition: Museum at Home] The contents of the exhibition "The Story of Altec" and two other points have been uploaded.

2020.04.21[Aalto Exhibition: Museum at Home] The contents of the exhibition "Technological innovation in wood bending processing" have been improved.

2020.04.21【Exhibition: AALTO】We started “Museum at Home”.

2020.04.17[Aalto Exhibition: Museum at Home] The introduction part of the exhibition contents has been uploaded.

2020.04.16[Aalto Exhibition: Museum at Home] Virtual Museum has been uploaded.

2020.04.15[Aalto Exhibition: Museum at Home] A video of the venue has been uploaded (Youtube).

2020.04.09[Kigumi Exhibition] The postponement of the Tokyo venue (National Museum of Nature and Science) has been decided.

2020.04.09[Reception suspension] Notice of suspension of application for group

2020.04.07[Cancellation/postponement] Holding of events associated with COVID-19 infection (Updated April 7)

2020.04.07(English) Notice of event suspension（※Extension of period ）

2020.04.01[Membership] Announcement to Membership Members

2020.03.31[Important] Notice of temporary closure due to preventive measures in COVID-19 infection

2020.03.31[Cancellation/postponement] Holding of events associated with COVID-19 infection (Updated March 31)

2020.03.22[Cancellation/postponement] About holding of advance application system event with COVID-19 infection

2020.03.20[Important] Notice of extension of temporary closure <Until March 31 (Tuesday)> / Temporary Closure Extended until March 31, 2020

2020.03.20Announcement of "Aalto Architecture, Design, and Life Revolution of Aino and Aruba: Technological Innovation and Furniture Design of Wood Bendering" Exhibition

2020.03.13[Kigumi Exhibition] Notice of the temporary closure of the Nagoya venue (Toyota Industrial Technology Memorial Hall) (2/29-4/6)

2020.03.13[Important] Notice of extension of temporary closure <until March 23, 2020> / Temporary Closure Extended until March 23, 2020

2020.03.13[Suspension: extension] Notice of extension of event suspension (* Extension of period)

2020.03.05[Important] Notice of temporary closure <3/7 (Sat)-3/16 (Mon)> / Notice of Temporary Closure

2020.02.28[Suspension] Notice of event suspension due to COVID-19 infection / Notice of event suspension

2020.02.28[Kigumi Exhibition] Notice of temporary closure at Nagoya (Toyota Industrial Technology Memorial Hall) (2/29-3/16)

2020.02.28[Postponement] Postponement of advance application-based event due to COVID-19 infection

2020.02.27[Important] Measures and Requests to Prevent COVID-19 Infection

2020.02.27[A Touch of Woodworking] The event will not be held on March 7 (Sat), 11 (Wed), 14 (Sat) and 20 (Fri).

2020.02.19[Recruitment of Volunteers] We are recruiting workshop volunteers (application deadline 3/31)

2020.02.18A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on February 22nd (Sat), 24th (Mon./holiday), March 7th (Sat), 11th (Wed), 14th (Sat) and 20th (Fri).

2020.02.18[A Touch of Woodworking] 2020/26 (Wednesday) and Sunday, March 22 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2020.01.31[Apology and Correction] There was an error in the flyer for the special exhibition "Carpenter's Exhibition Craftsman Culture and Its traditions in the early modern era". I apologize and correct it.

2020.01.24[A Touch of Woodworking] 2020/26 (Wednesday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2020.01.19A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on January 29 (Wednesday), February 8 (Sat), 22 (Sat), and 24 (Mon./holiday), 2020.

2020.01.11[Touring Exhibition] The Nagoya venue (1/11-4/5) has started.

2020.01.11[Planned exhibition] "Carpenter's exhibition Craftsman's culture and its traditions in the early modern era" (1/11-3/1) has started.

2020.01.04[Information on parking lots] On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the exhibition "Carpenter Exhibition Craftsman Culture and Its traditions of the early modern era", two of the six parking lots are not available.

2019.12.25[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From January 7 (Tuesday) to 10 (Friday), 2020, the lobby on the 1st floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2019.12.25[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on January 11 (Sat) and 29 (Wed), 2020.

2019.12.25[A Touch of Woodworking] 2020/19 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.12.08[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on December 15 (Sun), 18 (Wed), 2019, and January 11 (Sat) and 29 (Wed), 2020.

2019.12.08[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/12/22 (Sun) and 2020/1/19 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.12.05[News of New Year's holidays] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Sun) to January 3 (Fri).

2019.12.03[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/12/4 (Wednesday) will be held all day (10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 15:30).

2019.12.01Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2020 (January to June) (Leaflet PDF)

2019.11.19[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] Event: (French-style eaves) completion ceremony will be open to the public.

2019.11.17[A Touch of Woodworking] Nov. 20 (Wednesday), 30 (Sat), December 1 (Sunday), 7 (Sat), 15 (Sunday), and 18 (Wednesday), 2019.

2019.11.17[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/12/4 (Wednesday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.11.13[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] Video Corner: "Heritage of Kumiko Crafts" trailer will be released (Youtube).

2019.11.06[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] Photo report of Kobe venue has been uploaded.

2019.10.30A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on November 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun), 13 (Wed), 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 20 (Wed), and 30 (Sat), 20 (Sat).

2019.10.29[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/11/27 (Wednesday) will be held only in the afternoon (13:00 to 15:30).

2019.10.24Admission is free on November 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun), 2019, "Kansai Culture Day".

2019.10.20[A Touch of Woodworking] October 23 (Wednesday), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sunday), November 9 (Sat), 10 (Sunday), 13 (Wednesday), 16 (Sat), and 17 (Sunday), 2019.

2019.10.17[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] Video Corner: "Kigumi House" trailer will be released (Youtube).

2019.10.14[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] The Kobe venue has been uploaded with a video (Youtube).

2019.10.13[The 35th Anniversary Tour Exhibition] "I tried to break the wood group" exhibition (10/12-12/15) has started.

2019.10.12Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 19, the museum will be temporarily closed today.

2019.10.11 ※10/12 (Sat) "Children can ride! Assembling the Kintai-kyo Bridge 1/5 model": Notice of cancellation

2019.10.11Response following the approach of Typhoon No. 19 (temporary closure)

2019.10.03We support KOBE sightseeing day (October 3).

2019.09.28 ※Notice of Price Revision: Some products such as publications and museum goods

2019.09.27[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From October 8 (Tuesday) to 11 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby cannot be used to prepare for the special exhibition.

2019.09.27[A Touch of Woodworking] The event will not be held on October 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat), 23 (Wed), 26 (Sat), and 27 (Sun), 2019.

2019.09.03[Planning Exhibition] "The 9th Sitting / Comparable One-Pod Exhibition + (Plus) 2019" exhibition (September 3-September 16) has started.

2019.09.01[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/9/29 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.09.01[A Touch of Woodworking] September 4 (Wednesday), 2019 will be held all day.

2019.08.30A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on September 7 (Sat), 11 (Wed), 18 (Wed), 22 (Sun), and 23 (Mon./holiday), 2019.

2019.08.17Tuesday, September 3, 2019 "Kansai Culture Day Plus" will be free of admission.

2019.08.15Due to the impact of Typhoon No.10, the museum will be temporarily closed today.

2019.08.14Response following the approach of Typhoon No. 10 (temporary closure)

2019.08.148/15 (Thu.) “Robogi Special Day”: Notice of cancellation

2019.08.12[Planning Exhibition @ Tokyo] "Woodworking Craft Kiyomasa-Work of Living National Treasure Kenji Suda-" exhibition has been uploaded.

2019.08.02[A Touch of Woodworking] September 4 (Wednesday), 2019 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.08.02[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on August 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), 7 (Sat) and 11 (Wed), 2019.

2019.07.25[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on August 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun), 2019.

2019.07.11[A Touch of Woodworking] During the summer vacation period (July 20 to August 31, 2019), it will be held only on weekends and holidays.

2019.07.09[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on July 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun) and 21 (Sun), 2019.

2019.07.06[Planning Exhibition] The video of the "Beauty of Japanese View in Tea Room" exhibition has been uploaded (Youtube).

2019.06.29[Planning Exhibition] "Beauty of Japanese in Tea Room-Opening a new" grass "" exhibition (June 29-7/28) has started.

2019.06.19[Information on Rest Room] The Rest Room is not available from 12:00 to 13:00 on June 27 (Thursday).

2019.06.18[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From June 25 (Tuesday) to 28 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2019.06.16[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/7/7 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.06.16A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on July 3 (Wed), 6 (Sat), 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun).

2019.06.11[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on June 12 (Wednesday) and 19 (Wednesday), 2019.

2019.06.02Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2019 (July to December) (PDF, 2MB)

2019.05.24[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/6/26 (Wednesday) will be held only in the afternoon (13:00 to 15:30).

2019.05.24[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on May 26, June 2, and 12, 2019.

2019.05.24[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/6/8 (Saturday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.05.22Admission is free today on May 22 (Wednesday) to commemorate "International Museum Day".

2019.05.18[Planning Exhibition] "The 17th Traditional Crafts and Bamboo Exhibition (1st Kobe Exhibition)" (May 18-June 9) has started.

2019.05.10[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From May 14 (Tuesday) to 17 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2019.05.10[Information on Rest Room] From 14:00 on May 19th (Sun), the rest room will not be available due to an in-house event.

2019.05.03[A Touch of Woodworking] May 3-6, 2019 (Friday/holiday), 11 (Sat), 12 (Sunday), 15 (Wednesday), 22 (Wednesday), and 26 (Sunday).

2019.05.01[A Touch of Woodworking] The reception was closed today at 13:45.

2019.04.27[Notice of opening during Golden Week] Open every day from April 27 (Sat) to May 6 (Mon / Holiday).

2019.04.26From 2019.04.27, free Wi-Fi can be used in the building. / Free Wi-Fi is available inside the museum from April 27, 2019.

2019.04.24On May 22, 2019 (Wednesday), admission is free to commemorate "International Museum Day".

2019.04.23[A Touch of Woodworking] April 24 (Wednesday), May 3-6 (Friday), 2019, 11 (Sat), 12 (Sunday), 15 (Wednesday), 22 (Wednesday) and 26 (Sunday).

2019.04.23[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/5/19 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.04.16Notification of system maintenance / Announcement of system maintenance

2019.04.07A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on April 10 (Wednesday), 13 (Sat), 14 (Sunday), 17 (Wednesday), 20 (Sat), and 24 (Wednesday), 2019.

2019.03.30[Planning Exhibition] "Waterwheel Carpenter-Designing Hydroelectric Energy" (3/30-5/12) has started.

2019.03.30[Planning Exhibition] The state of the "Waterwheel Carpenter" exhibition has been uploaded in a video (Youtube).

2019.03.24[A Touch of Woodworking] March 27 (Wednesday), 30 (Sat), 31 (Sunday), April 3 (Wednesday), 10 (Wednesday), 13 (Sat), 14 (Sunday), 17 (Wednesday), 20 (Sat), and 24 (Wednesday).

2019.03.24[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From March 26 (Tuesday) to 29 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2019.03.03A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on March 10 (Sun), 13 (Wed), 20 (Wed), 21 (Thu), 27 (Wed), 30 (Sat), and 31 (Sun), 2019.

2019.02.16[A Touch of Woodworking] 2019/3/17 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.02.16A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on February 23 (Sat), 24 (Sun), March 2 (Sat), 10 (Sun), 13 (Wed), 20 (Wed), 21 (Thu), 27 (Wed), 30 (Sat), and 31 (Sun).

2019.02.09[Planning Exhibition] "SOMA Japanese Forest and Wood Furniture" (2/9-3/17) has started.

2019.02.01[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on February 2 (Sat), 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2019.

2019.01.20A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on January 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun), February 2 (Sat), 23 (Sat), and 24 (Sun), 2019.

2019.01.16[A Touch of Woodworking] 2/6 (Wednesday) and 2/11 (Mon./holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2019.01.08[Information on rest rooms] From Saturday, January 12 12:00 to Sunday, January 13 all day, the rest room is not available due to in-house events.

2018.12.20[Group use] If you are visiting a group, please click here (link).

2018.12.15[Planned exhibition] "Tools of Western Confectionery-History of sweets to taste in molds-" (12/15-1/27) has started.

2018.12.14[A Touch of Woodworking] On December 22, 2018 (Sat.) and on January 14, 2019 (Mon./holiday), only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.12.14[A Touch of Woodworking] November 14, 2019 (Mon./holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.12.13A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on January 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat), 20 (Sun), 26 (Sat), and 27 (Sun), 2019.

2018.12.13The world's largest travel word-of-mouth site TripAdvisor, was selected as "Kobe Tourism No. 1".

2018.12.13[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Sat) to January 3 (Thu).

2018.11.29[Information on the 1st floor lobby] From December 11 (Tuesday) to December 14 (Friday), the 1st floor lobby will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2018.11.28[Information on Rest Room] From December 14th (Fri) 12:00 to December 15th (Sat) all day, the rest room is not available due to in-house events.

2018.11.18[A Touch of Woodworking] On November 25, 2018, it will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.10.30[Planning Exhibition] The video of the "Creating a House on the Southern Island" exhibition has been uploaded (Youtube).

2018.10.27[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/10/31 (Wednesday) and November 25 (Sunday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.10.24[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on November 7 (Wednesday), 10 (Sat), 11 (Sunday), 17 (Sat), and 18 (Sunday), 2018.

2018.10.15Admission is free on November 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun), 2018, "Kansai Culture Day".

2018.10.05[A Touch of Woodworking] On October 24 and October 31, 2018 (Wednesday), only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.09.29Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 24, the museum will be temporarily closed on September 30 (Sun).

2018.09.21[A Touch of Woodworking] The event will not be held on October 3 (Wed), 10 (Wed), 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), and 17 (Wed), 2018.

2018.09.21[A Touch of Woodworking] September 24, 2018 (Mon./holiday) and October 31 (Wed.) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.09.04Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 21, the museum will be temporarily closed today.

2018.09.02If a storm or heavy rain warning is issued in Kobe City due to the approach of Typhoon No. 21, it will be temporarily closed.

2018.09.02We support KOBE sightseeing day (October 3).

2018.08.28[Planning Exhibition] "The 8th Sitting / Comparable One-Pod Exhibition + (Plus) 2018" (August 28-September 9) has started.

2018.08.24[A Touch of Woodworking] September 24, 2018 (Mon./holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2018.08.23Summer Vacation Children's Experience Class: ①8/24 (Fri) "Chair" will be held as scheduled. ※Morning section: We will change the start time.

2018.08.22A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on August 26 (Sun), 29 (Wed), September 1 (Sat), 5 (Wed), 15 (Sat), and 19 (Wed), 2018.

2018.08.20The Tokyo venue (August 20-September 28) has started "Creating a House on the South Island-Architecture and Life of Southeast Asian Island Areas".

2018.08.03[Seminar on Skills and Hearts] [89] Ooku of Edo Castle: Application deadline has been extended ⇒ Must arrive on August 20 (Mon)

2018.07.28[A Touch of Woodworking] July 29 is subject to cancellation due to typhoon conditions.

2018.07.24[A Touch of Woodworking] August 1 (Wednesday), 8 (Wednesday), 11 (Sat/holiday), 15 (Wednesday), 22 (Wednesday), 26 (Sunday), and 29 (Wednesday), 2018.

2018.07.06Announcement of cancellation of Chochikukyo-The Wooden Modernism of Koji Fujii tour (July 7)

2018.07.05We are looking for commentary volunteers (application deadline 8/31)

2018.06.24A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on July 1 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 25 (Wed), and 28 (Sat), 2018.

2018.06.19Announcement of cancellation of Chochikukyo-The Wooden Modernism of Koji Fujii tour (June 30)

2018.06.13[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/6/27 (Wednesday) will be held only in the afternoon (13:00 to 15:30).

2018.06.08[Apology and Correction] There was an error in Museum NEWS No. 39. I apologize and correct it.

2018.06.01Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2018 (July to December) (PDF, 2MB)

2018.05.30the museum PR video "Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum <Official PV> Craftsmanship for the Future" has been uploaded to YouTube.

2018.05.24[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on June 6 (Wednesday) and 23 (Saturday), 2018.

2018.05.18Admission is free today on 5/18th (Friday) "International Museum Day".

2018.05.17Notification of system maintenance / Announcement of system maintenance

2018.05.06From May 8 (Tuesday) to May 11 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2018.05.04Notification of system maintenance

2018.04.27[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/5/30 (Wednesday) will be held only in the afternoon (13:00 to 15:30).

2018.04.17[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on May 3-6, 2018 (Thu./holiday), 19 (Sat.), 20 (Sun.) and 23 (Wed.)

2018.03.24A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on March 24 (Sat), April 4 (Wed), 7 (Sat), 14 (Sat), and 15 (Sun), 2018.

2018.03.24[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/4/28 (Sat.) will be held only in the morning (10:00-12:00).

2018.03.07[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/3/18 (Sun) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00) and on Saturday, March 17 until 14:00.

2018.03.02[Information on the advance of closing time] March 17 (Sat.) will be closed from 15:00 due to circumstances (final admission: 14:30).

2018.02.23Request for "Japanese Architecture in Animation: From the Three-dimensional Buildings Exhibition of Ghibli"

2018.02.20[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on March 7 (Wednesday), 10 (Sat), 21 (Wednesday/holiday), and 24 (Sat), 2018.

2018.02.15From February 20 (Wednesday) to February 23 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2018.02.01"The Millennium Iraki-Thating ancient tiles-" Photo report of Nagoya venue has been uploaded.

2018.01.24A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on January 27 (Sat), Saturday, February 10 and 14 (Wed), 2018.

2018.01.20[Touring exhibition] "The Millennium Iraki-Thating Ancient tile-" Nagoya venue (1/20-3/11) has started.

2018.01.13[A Touch of Woodworking] 2018/2/7 (Wednesday) and 2/24 (Saturday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.12.27[Museum Shop] On December 28 (Thursday), we will be closed for product inventory.

2017.12.26[A Touch of Woodworking] 1/6, 2018 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.12.26[A Touch of Woodworking] 1/10, 2018 (Wednesday) will be held only in the afternoon (13:00 to 15:30).

2017.12.20[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on January 14 (Sun), 17 (Wed), 20 (Sat) and 27 (Sat), 2018.

2017.12.19[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Fri) to January 3 (Wed).

2017.12.17[Notice of Change of Performance Location] The Canterre Concert on Sunday, January 21, 2018 will be held at the exhibition hall on the first floor.

2017.12.16[Planning Exhibition] "Traditions and Innovations of Finland, a Country of Trees-The Story of Physicals and Crane, a Craft Village" (December 16-February 18, 2018) has started.

2017.12.03From December 12 (Tuesday) to December 15 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2017.12.01Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2018 (January to June) (PDF, 2MB)

2017.11.30[A Touch of Woodworking] December 24 (Sun), 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.11.24[Planning Exhibition] The exhibition "Thousand Years Iraki-Roofing Ancient Roofing-" has been decided to be held in Nagoya.

2017.11.22[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on December 2 (Sat), 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun), 2017.

2017.11.03A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on November 11 (Sun) and 19 (Sun), 2017.

2017.11.03[A Touch of Woodworking] November 26, 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.10.22Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 21, the museum will be closed temporarily from 15:00 today.

2017.10.21If a storm or heavy rain warning is issued in Kobe City due to the approach of Typhoon No. 21, it will be temporarily closed.

2017.10.21 ※Sunday, October 22 "Let's Make onigawara Cookies!" It will be canceled due to the impact of the typhoon.

2017.10.19"The Millennium Iraki-Thating ancient tiles-" Photo report of Kobe venue has been uploaded.

2017.10.17[A Touch of Woodworking] October 21 (Sat) and November 26 (Sun), 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.10.17[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on October 22, 2017, November 11, and 19.

2017.10.14[Workshop] Let's make onigawara cookies! The participation fee has been reduced.

2017.10.10Admission is free on November 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun), 2017, "Kansai Culture Day".

2017.10.04From October 11 (Wednesday) to October 13 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2017.09.26[A Touch of Woodworking] October 21, 2017 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.09.23At the hometown of Zao Town, cultural center, a special exhibition commemorating the holding of the Zao Convention, co-sponsored by the museum, is being held on September 22~10/1.

2017.09.20The official website of the "Thousand Years Iraki-Roofing Ancient Roofing-" exhibition has been opened.

2017.09.17Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 18, storm warning was issued in Kobe City, and the museum will be closed temporarily from 13:00.

2017.09.16If a storm or heavy rain warning is issued in Kobe City due to the approach of Typhoon No. 18, it will be temporarily closed.

2017.09.15We support KOBE Sightseeing Day, KOBE Sightseeing Week

2017.09.15[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on October 9 (Mon./holiday) or 22 (Sun), 2017.

2017.09.02The World of Carpenter Tools, co-hosted by the museum, is being held at the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Island Library.

2017.08.23[Touring exhibition] "The Millennium Iraki-Thating ancient tiles-" Tokyo venue (August 21-October 6) has started.

2017.08.11[A Touch of Woodworking] September 24, 2017 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.08.11[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on August 26 (Sat), Sunday, September 10 and 18 (Mon./holiday), 2017.

2017.07.22[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on July 29 (Sat) and August 26 (Sat), 2017.

2017.07.16[A Touch of Woodworking] Today (July 16) reception has been closed.

2017.07.127/22 (Sat), 29 (Sat), 8/5 (Sat) "Summer Evening" will be open until 20:00 (final admission until 19:30).

2017.06.287/1 (Saturday) "Fun Day" is free of charge and opens until 20:00 (final admission until 19:30).

2017.06.21[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on July 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun) and 29 (Sat), 2017.

2017.06.21[A Touch of Woodworking] June 25 (Sun) and July 15 (Sat), 2017 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.06.01Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2017 (July to December) (PDF, 2MB)

2017.05.23[Information on parking lots] On May 24 (Wednesday), the parking lot will not be available from 13:00 due to circumstances.

2017.05.11[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on June 17 (Sat) and June 18 (Sun), 2017.

2017.05.11[A Touch of Woodworking] May 13 (Sat) and June 25 (Sun), 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.05.10Admission is free on May 18th (Wednesday) "International Museum Day" and will open until 19:00 (final admission: 18:30).

2017.04.28The exhibition "The Beauty and Skills of Sukiya Talked by Carpenter Tools" (April 28-May 28), which the museum cooperates, is being held at the former Saito Family Residence in Niigata City.

2017.04.20At the Kitakyusyu Innovation Gallery, the museum's special cooperation, "Ki-zukuri Tools" exhibition (April 15-July 9) is being held.

2017.04.12[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on April 2, 2017, April 22, and May 3, 2017.

2017.04.04[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, April 29 and May 13 (Sat), 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.03.22[Wednesday woodworking] On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, it will be held only in the morning (10: 00-12: 00).

2017.02.14A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on February 18 (Sat), Sunday, February 19 and March 26 (Sun), 2017.

2017.02.14[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on March 26, April 2, and April 22, 2017.

2017.02.07[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, March 11 and March 25 (Sat), 2017, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2017.01.18[A Touch of Woodworking] February 5, 2017 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.12.28[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] Closed from December 29 to January 3

2016.12.28[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] The museum will be closed from December 29 (Thu) to January 3 (Tue).

2016.12.28"Michelin Green Guide Japan" won two stars (★★)!

2016.12.27[A Touch of Woodworking] January 15, 2017 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.12.24A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on January 21 (Sat), February 11 (Sat), February 18 (Sat), February 19 (Sun), 2017.

2016.12.02Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2017 (January to June) (PDF, 2MB)

2016.11.24A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on December 3 (Sat), December 11 (Sun), and December 17 (Sat), 2016.

2016.11.05[A Touch of Woodworking] Sunday, November 27, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.10.23Admission is free on November 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), 2016 "Kansai Culture Day".

2016.10.19[A Touch of Woodworking] The event will not be held on October 29, November 12, and November 20, 2016.

2016.09.14A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on October 8 (Sat), October 15 (Sat), October 29 (Sat), 2016.

2016.09.06[A Touch of Woodworking] October 30, 2016, will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.09.03From September 3 (Sat) to November 6 (Sun), the lobby on the first floor will not be available for special exhibitions.

2016.09.03[Exhibition] "Shirabe of the Earth - Sakan plasterers's Technique to Restructuring Japanese Traditional" (September 3-November 6) has started.

2016.08.05A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on August 27 (Sat), September 11 (Sun), September 18 (Sun), 2016.

2016.07.07[Information on Closed in the afternoon] October 14 (Fri) will be closed from 13:00 due to circumstances (final admission 12:00).

2016.06.23Information on workshops and events from July to December 2016 (PDF, 497kb)

2016.06.08[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on July 2 (Sat), July 30 (Sat), August 27 (Sat), 2016.

2016.06.08[A Touch of Woodworking] July 17, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.06.03[Planning Exhibition] "Kiyomasa-The Woodworking Craft of Kenji Suda, a Living National Treasure" (June 3-7/10) has started.

2016.05.25Notice of Portpia Hotel Summer Vacation Children's Classroom Holding (external link)

2016.05.24From May 31 (Tuesday) to June 2 (Thursday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2016.05.20[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on June 11 (Sat).

2016.04.30[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, May 21, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.04.27[A Touch of Woodworking] The special event will be held on May 1st.

2016.04.20[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on Sunday, May 8 or June 11 (Sat).

2016.04.14[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on April 17 (Sun), Sunday, May 1 or May 8 (Sun).

2016.04.02[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on Sunday, April 10 or May 8 (Sun).

2016.03.26[Plan Exhibition] "Funa Carpenter-The Sea of Sanriku and Isofune-" (3/26-5/22) has started.

2016.03.17Admission is free on Wednesday, May 18 "International Museum Day".

2016.03.17The parking lot is not available on Sunday, April 3 due to an in-house event.

2016.03.16On March 18 (Fri), the lobby on the first floor will not be available due to the convenience of the building.

2016.03.16From March 23 (Wednesday) to March 25 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2016.03.15[A Touch of Woodworking] April 29, 2016 (Friday/holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.02.16[A Touch of Woodworking] March 12, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.02.12[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on March 21, 2016 (Monday/holiday) or April 10 (Sunday).

2016.01.30[Planning Exhibition] "The Sham of Japan-Evallett Brown Wet Sheet Photo Exhibition" (1/30-3/13) has started.

2016.01.30[Special Exhibition Opening Event] Information on "Exhibition Open Production by Young Craftsmen" (1/30-2/5)

2016.01.29[Travel Exhibition] Application Guide for "Challenge of Modern Architecture Monozukuri" Nagoya Venue Workshop "Mosaic Art Made with Tiles"

2016.01.27Information on recruitment of volunteers (February 1-March 21)

2016.01.27[A Touch of Woodworking] February 13, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2016.01.27[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on January 31 (Sun) or February 11 (Thu./holiday), 2016.

2016.01.20Information on workshops and events in the first half of 2016 (January to June) (PDF, 492kB)

2016.01.20Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum NEWS No.34 has been published.

2016.01.16[Touring Exhibition] "Challenge of Modern Architecture Monozukuri" Nagoya venue (1/16-4/3) has started.

2015.12.15[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on January 17 (Sun) or January 31 (Sun), 2016.

2015.12.15[A Touch of Woodworking] January 23, 2016 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.12.02[Notice of New Year's Holiday Closed] Closed from December 28 to January 4.

2015.11.20[A Touch of Woodworking] It will not be held on Sunday, December 6 or 13 (Sun).

2015.11.20[A Touch of Woodworking] December 19th (Sat) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.11.12We have started recruiting [Knife Sharpening Classroom].

2015.10.29[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on Sunday, November 8 or December 13 (Sun).

2015.10.23[A Touch of Woodworking] November 3 (Tuesday/holiday) and Saturday, December 19 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.10.15From October 27 (Tuesday) to December 27 (Sunday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available for special exhibitions.

2015.10.12"Challenge of Modern Architecture Monozukuri" exhibition official website has been opened.

2015.09.25[A Touch of Woodworking] Sunday, October 18 and November 3 (Tuesday/holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.09.25[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on Saturday, October 24 and November 8 (Sun).

2015.09.06[A Touch of Woodworking] September 22 (Tuesday/holiday) and Sunday, October 18 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.08.31[A Touch of Woodworking] September 6 (Sun) and Saturday, October 24 will not be held.

2015.08.21[Woodworking Class for Adults] Recruitment has started

2015.07.30[A Touch of Woodworking] Today (July 30) reception has been closed.

2015.07.17Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 11, the museum will be temporarily closed today.

2015.07.16If a storm or heavy rain warning is issued in Kobe City due to the approach of Typhoon No. 11, it will be temporarily closed.

2015.07.15[Tokyo Exhibition: The SAKAN] Let's Make Doro Dango! (August 22) Workshop will be held.

2015.07.14[A Touch of Woodworking] August 15 (Sat.) and September 22 (Tue./holiday) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.07.02[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on Saturday, July 25 or August 30 (Sun).

2015.07.01Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum NEWS No.33 has been published.

2015.06.23[Membership] From July 1 (Wednesday), the annual membership fee for this fiscal year will be reduced by half.

2015.06.20Information on workshops and events in the second half of 2015 (July to December) (PDF, 528KB)

2015.06.17[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on June 20 (Sat), 27 (Sat), and July 25 (Sat).

2015.06.17[A Touch of Woodworking] Sunday, July 5 and Saturday, August 15 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.06.02[A Touch of Woodworking] June 13 (Sat.) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.06.02[A Touch of Woodworking] June 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun), 20 (Sat) and 27 (Sat) will not be held.

2015.05.07[A Touch of Woodworking] May 31 (Sun), June 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun), 20 (Sat) and 27 (Sat) will not be held.

2015.05.07[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, June 13 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.04.14Admission is free on 5/17 (Sun) "International Museum Day".

2015.04.10[Information on parking lots] Parking lots cannot be used on 5/5 (Tuesday / holiday) and 6 (Wed / holiday).

2015.04.01[Information on closed days] Closed on Thursday, May 7

2015.03.28[special exhibition] Information on "Chiyo Tsuruzehide-Use to Extreme Beauty-"

2015.03.24[A Touch of Woodworking] 4/5 (Sun), 19 (Sun), 25 (Sat), and 5/5 (Tuesday/holiday) and 6 (Wednesday/holiday) will not be held.

2015.03.15[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, May 16 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.03.11Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Research Bulletin No. 26 has been published.

2015.03.10[Information on extension of opening hours] Open until 19:00 on May 5 (Tuesday / holiday) and 17:00 on May 6 (Wednesday / holiday).

2015.03.06A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on March 21 (Sat), April 5 (Sun), 25 (Sat), and May 5 (Tuesday / holiday).

2015.03.06From March 17 (Tuesday) to March 20 (Friday), the lobby on the first floor will not be available to prepare for the special exhibition.

2015.02.27[Event] Information on the special exhibition of tea room "Ichidropan" (April 11 and 12)　※Click here for information on <Seacha>

2015.02.19[Travel Exhibition] "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Nagoya Venue Demonstration Report has been uploaded.

2015.02.10[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, April 11 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.02.03[Planned Exhibition] Information on "Living with Trees-The Job of Eiichi Kijiya Kogure-"

2015.01.31A Touch of Woodworking will not be held on February 1st (Sun), 14th (Sat), March 1st (Sun) and 21st (Sat).

2015.01.31[A Touch of Woodworking] Saturday, February 7 and Saturday, March 14 will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2015.01.30[Touring Exhibition] "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Nagoya Lecture Report has been uploaded.

2015.01.23[Event] Information on "Open Dotaku Casting Sakuragaoka Dotaku Casting Technology" held on February 11

2015.01.21[Planned Exhibition] Information on "Living with Trees-Eiichi Kogure's Work-" will be released around February 1st.

2015.01.20Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum NEWS No.32 (PDF, 2MB)

2015.01.20[Touring Exhibition] Photo report of "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Nagoya venue has been uploaded.

2015.01.17[Travel Exhibition] "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Nagoya venue (1/17-3/1) has started.

2015.01.05[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on Sunday, January 11 or 24 (Sat).

2015.01.05[A Touch of Woodworking] January 31 (Sat.) will be held only in the morning (10:00 to 12:00).

2014.12.27[A Touch of Woodworking] will not be held on December 27 (Sat), 28 (Sun) or January 4 (Sun).

2014.12.19Exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Demonstration Report of Kobe Venue has been uploaded.

2014.12.09Lecture "Talking on Mastering Techniques in Japan, China and South Korea" Photo Report has been uploaded.

2014.11.20Photo report of the traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Kobe venue has been uploaded.

2014.11.01The traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Kobe venue has opened

2014.10.28Lecture report on the traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" has been uploaded.

2014.10.28Demonstration report of the traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" has been uploaded.

2014.10.15Lecture report on the traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" has been uploaded.

2014.10.15Exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Event Report has been uploaded.

2014.10.15E-mail magazine No. 26 has been issued.

2014.09.30[Opening Event] The tea room will be specially released (10.4-5)

2014.09.30[Opening event] Commemorative goods will be presented to the first 500 people.

2014.09.11The traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea" Tokyo venue has opened

2014.07.03Information on the traveling exhibition "The Techniques and Hearts of Japan, China and South Korea"