Where in Kyoto can I visit a traditional wood workshop?
I'm taking my dad (an avid hobby wood worker) for a few days to Japan, specifically the Tokyo and Kyoto region. Would anyone have some recommendations or know of a traditional Japanese wood workshop that could be visited in that region?
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What makes traditional Japanese wood working so special?
Traditional Japanese joinery is made entirely without the use of metal fasteners or adhesives. While building without the use of nails or other fasteners is not at all unique to Japan, the types of joints used, the durability of the structures created, and the complete absence of iron makes Japanese joinery stand out.How do I get started in Japanese woodworking?
The wood used in major projects is often aged and carefully selected to ensure that it is top quality. A famous type of wood used in traditional Japanese construction is Japanese cypress, which is called hinoki. This wood is selected for its high resistance to rot, its clear grain, and its support strength after aging.What wood is used in Japanese buildings?
Its high standards are revered by many woodworkers the world over. Japanese woodworkers are renowned for their elaborate and complex joints, and the fact that the buildings they construct are among the world's longest serving structures.Traditional Japanese woodworking workshop in Kyoto, September 2020
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