Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum: A Tribute to Japanese Woodworking
Explore Japan's rich woodworking heritage at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, showcasing the artistry and techniques of traditional carpentry.
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe is Japan's only museum dedicated to the art and history of carpentry. Showcasing over 30,000 artifacts, including tools, models, and documents, the museum celebrates the skills and spirit of Japanese craftsmen and their contribution to wooden architecture.
A brief summary to Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
- 7 Chome-5-1 Kumochicho, Kobe, 7 Chome Kumochicho, Chuo Ward, Hyogo, 651-0056, JP
- +8178-242-0216
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Local tips
- Allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the museum's exhibits and demonstrations.
- Check the museum's website for information on temporary exhibitions, workshops, and special events.
- The museum has brochures in English, Chinese and Korean.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is a short walk from Shin-Kobe Station, which is served by the Sanyo Shinkansen Line and the Kobe Municipal Subway. From the central ticket gate of the Shinkansen or North Exit 1 or 2 of the subway, it's about a 3-minute walk. Alternatively, take the City Loop bus to the "12 Shinkobe Ekimae (1F)" stop, also a 3-minute walk away. A one-day bus ticket is available for purchase that allows unlimited use of the City Loop, Port Loop, and Shinki Bus route buses. From Sannomiya Station, take the Kobe Municipal Subway one station to Shin-Kobe Station.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available from Shin-Kobe Station or Sannomiya Station. The taxi fare from Sannomiya Station to the museum is approximately ¥1,500 - ¥2,000. Taxi fares in Kobe start with a base fee of ¥580 for the first 1.1 km, with an additional ¥383.14 per kilometer.
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Walking
From Shin-Kobe Station, the museum is approximately a 3-minute walk. Exit the station and follow the signs.
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