"The skills of DoKondo, Toshodaiji Temple -"

In this exhibition, we will exhibit a Tou model of the Kondo of Toshodaiji Temple, which is nearly 4 meters high, so that you can understand the work of Domiya carpenters handling huge wood. The dou is located on a pillar and is part of a wooden frame that supports the roof and ceiling, and the model is made of the same size as the actual building under the guidance of Tsunekazu Nishioka ridge beam of a carpenter at Horyuji Temple. This time, as an opening event, we will specially release how this huge model is assembled using human power alone. This is a great opportunity to see the skills of Domiya carpenters up close, so I would like to invite you to come and visit us.
※This model will be on display at the entrance hall until December 26 during the exhibition.

>>Opening Event Report

Toshodai-ji Temple Kondo-tou original size model
This part is "Tou".	(Photo by Asuka-en)
State of assembly	(Photo by Taku Hata)

Title	The skills of Domiya carpenters - Toshodaiji Temple Kondo
Date and time	Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:00-11:30 Assembling work - Pillars and Tou- 13:30-15:00 Assembly work - eaves- ※Among them, the best time to see is the assembly part from the top of the pillar to the bottom of the eaves. 　It is scheduled from around 10:15 to around 11:30.
Venue	Entrance Hall of Industrial Technology Memorial Hall
Capacity	Appropriate (free admission, no application required)
Instructor	Rikikosha, Tomonori Kitamura (the museum's Master Carpenter)
Venue Guide Map	Map
Contact	Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum TEL 078-242-0216

 

※The date and time of the event are subject to change. Please refer to this website for the latest information.