At Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, we utilize the abundant carpentry tools, related materials, videos, etc. to the extent possible, and support schools and local educational activities to ensure higher quality learning. We will examine the needs of schools, such as drawing and crafts, technical home economics, comprehensive learning, special activities, lectures, mobile museums, teacher training, etc., and discuss and implement learning contents with teachers.
- This program is intended for school institutions (as defined in Article 1 of the School Education Law).
- Admission is free for elementary and junior high school students regardless of whether inside or outside Kobe city.
- Special support schools (including high schools) are also exempt from Admission.
- Teachers who are led are also exempt from Admission.
Program contents
- The program will be held in the museum as part of off-campus learning.
- Available days are either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
- Practical experience and work experience will be accepted only on days when the schedule of Workshop Room and technicians is vacant, and permanent exhibition commentary will need to adjust the schedule of volunteer staff after application.
- Workshop Room service costs 1,000 yen per application.
- Commentary support costs 1,000 yen per group as commentary fee.
＊Explanation fees are exempted only for events conducted directly by elementary and junior high schools as part of school education. (Advance application required) - Please contact us by fax at least 3 months in advance.
<FAX Application Form (School Program) ➡︎>
<Application for reduction of explanation fee ➡︎>
- We may not be able to accommodate your request due to the event organizers.
- We have been closed for the time being.
Exhibit Commentary
| Participants | 4th grade of elementary school |
|---|---|
| Contents | Permanent exhibition commentary: 2 corners of "A Journey through History" and "Making the Most of Wood" (can be changed) |
| Number of employees |
From 10 to 30 people ＊If there are more than 15 people, divide them into two groups, and ask each corner replacement. |
| Time required | 60 minutes |
| Remarks |
Participants is elementary and junior high school students ＊For high school students and above, please apply from <here ➡︎> |
Practical experience
| Participants | 4th grade of elementary school |
|---|---|
| Contents |
Practical experience:
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| Number of employees |
From 10 to 40 people ＊If there are more than 15 people, divide them into two groups, and ask each corner replacement. |
| Time required |
40-90 minutes ＊The time required per group is about 40 minutes, up to 3 groups |
| Remarks | In Workshop Room, please be sure to be accompanied by one teacher. When applying for multiple groups, it is mandatory to attend one teacher for each group. |
Elementary School / Special Support Class Participants Program
| Participants | Elementary school students and special support classes |
|---|---|
| Contents |
Work experience: Select one type from the following
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| Number of employees | Up to 10 people |
| Time required | 30-60 minutes |
| Remarks | If you are a teacher, please be sure to pay attention to your students. The experience is only for students, and the lead teacher cannot be experienced because it is accompanied. |
Lending materials for schools
1. Video "The carpenter is great!"
2. Video "Making a Nail"
Yukinori Shirataka, who was featured in "I'm going to a Millennium Nail" (written by Seigo Naito) published in a Japanese language textbook for the fifth grade of elementary school until last year (published by Mitsumura Tosho Shuppan Co., Ltd.) This video (DVD, 11 minutes, produced in 2012) introduces the process of making Japanese nails by Mr. Komitsu. The video introduces the characteristics and how to make Japanese nails, as well as the appearance of Shirataka parents and children who drive with enthusiasm and pride in their work.
3. Japanese nails
At the museum, we have a "millennium nail" made by Yukinori Shirataka. Lending for the purpose of having students actually pick up this Japanese nail and comparing it with Western nails that you usually see, to deepen your understanding of Japanese nails and make them feel closer. We are.
| Participants | Elementary school (only when used in school classes) |
|---|---|
| Usage fee | Free (However, please bear the shipping fee when lending and returning. Example: Japanese nails are about 2,000 yen round trip. |
| Lending materials |
Please specify the name of the material you want in the application form. |
| Loan period |
Within 2 weeks ＊There are the following lenders, so please keep the period strictly. |
| Application form | <Application for Borrowing Permit (PDF) ➡︎> |
| Remarks | Depending on the time of loan, we may not be able to meet your request. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Contact information |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Corporation TEL： 078-242-0216／FAX： 078-241-4713 |
Teacher Training
We accept training focusing on how to use woodworking Maintaining Tools and how to care.
＊Please note that we may not be able to meet your request depending on the schedule of technicians and availability of Workshop Room.
| Participants | Faculty and staff |
|---|---|
| How to Reserve | Please contact Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum by phone at least 3 months before your desired date. |
| Application form | <Application Guidelines and Application Form for Teacher Training (PDF) ➡︎> |
| Remarks | Depending on the time of loan, we may not be able to meet your request. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Contact information |
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Corporation TEL： 078-242-0216／FAX： 078-241-4713 |