Kiso Hinoki Chopstick Making Experience in Magome-juku

Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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Duration25m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

* Make your own chopsticks from premium Kiso Hinoki cypress in historic Magome-juku.
* Experience using a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane.
* Complete your chopsticks in about 20–30 minutes and take them home the same day.
* Take home fragrant Kiso Hinoki wood shavings in a small aroma bag as a special souvenir.
* A short, hands-on cultural experience that fits easily into your visit to Magome and the Nakasendo Trail.

What's included

  • Kiso Hinoki aroma bag filled with fragrant wood shavings to take home
  • Kiso Hinoki wood, traditional Japanese kanna hand plane, sandpaper, and all workshop tools
  • Your handmade Kiso Hinoki chopsticks to take home after the workshop
  • * Transportation to and from the workshop
  • * Food and drinks
  • * Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Make your own chopsticks from Kiso Hinoki cypress in the historic post town of Magome-juku. You’ll use a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane to shape the wood, then finish your chopsticks with sandpaper.

The full experience takes about 20–30 minutes. If you are short on time before heading out on the Nakasendo Trail, you can complete just the kanna work in about 10 minutes and take the chopsticks with you. You can then finish the sanding later along the trail or at your accommodation.

Once completed, your handmade chopsticks are yours to keep.

You’ll also receive a small aroma bag filled with fragrant Kiso Hinoki wood shavings, so you can enjoy the fresh scent of Hinoki after your visit.

  1. Nakasendo Magome-juku

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please come directly to the workshop in Magome-juku. Our staff will be waiting for you there.

End point

Please come directly to the workshop in Magome-juku. Our staff will be waiting for you there.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by KAYA STORE CHOPSTICK MAKING WORKSHOP · Booked through Viator
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