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The craftsmanship of Fuchu furniture bridges the past and the future.

300 years since the Edo period. The craftsmanship honed in Fuchu, a region renowned for producing the finest chests of drawers, has now been refined into new forms that harmonize with modern lifestyles.

This program is a journey through the Wakaba Furniture Museum that traces the “path of evolution” and allows you to experience the spirit of the artisans through the traditional technique of “Arigumi” (dovetail joint construction), which uses not a single nail.

Feel the breath of the materials and shape them with your own hands. Through time spent engaging with the quiet passion of the makers, this plan offers a special experience found only here, where the local “way of life” resonates with the sensibilities of our guests. 

*1  A limited-edition tour tracing the history of Fuchu furniture—dating back to the Edo period (300 years ago)—and its evolution into contemporary design.

*2 A hands-on experience with “ari-gumi(dovetail joint construction),” the precise, distortion-free wood-joining technique that has defined Fuchu furniture.

*3  Craft your own one-of-a-kind, lifetime-quality tray using the finest paulownia wood.

*4 After the workshop, enjoy a special coffee break chatting with our staff in a space filled with the scent of wood.

Wakabakagu Co., Ltd. Showroom (若葉家具株式会社 ショールーム)
Address: 1201-1 Takagi-cho, Fuchu City, Hiroshima
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vf11ArmEbud87cUa9

基本行程

■Meeting place: Wakabakagu Co., Ltd. Showroom (若葉家具株式会社 ショールーム)
726-0013
1201-1 Takagi-cho, Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vf11ArmEbud87cUa9

■Access
*By Train:
Transfer to the JR Fukuen Line at Fukuyama Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen and get off at Takagi Station.
Approx. 15 -minutes walk from JR Takagi station.

*By car:
25 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Fukuyamanishi IC (Free parking available)

■Course content
1) Orientation
We will explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of the industrial culture nurtured by the Fuchu region.

2) Museum Tour
Our expert staff will guide you through the history of “Japanese People and Furniture,” the evolution of Fuchu furniture, and contemporary initiatives.

3) Hands-on Experience of Paulownia Tray (Assembling a Box Using Fuchu Furniture Techniques)
Using the traditional “Ari-gumi(dovetail joint construction)” technique, you will assemble your own original paulownia box. Enjoy the feel of the materials and the sound of the tools.

4) Café Time
With your handmade tray by your side, enjoy a drink while interacting with our staff and asking questions.

5) Presentation of Completed Trays and Conclusion
The tray you have finished yourself will be carefully wrapped and presented to you as the most special souvenir of this journey.

■Included
・Museum admission and a special guided tour led by expert staff.
・Materials and instruction fees for the “Ari-gumi(dovetail joint construction)” workshop.
・An original paulownia tray crafted during the workshop (souvenir).
・A drink during the Café Time.
　*Transportation is not included.

■Minimum number of participants: 2 people
■Maximum number of participants: 5 people

助理

English Speaking Guide available

备注

・Capacity: Up to 5 people
・Minimum number of participants: 2 people
・This tour is on a request basis.
・We may guide you together with people from other groups.
・Not available on Thursday, Sundays and Saturdays.
・Clothing: Please wear comfortable clothes that can get dusty from wood shavings.
・Footwear: Sturdy shoes (no heels) are required for your safety inside the factory.
・Age Restriction: This tour is for participants aged 12 and older.
・Prohibited Items: Smoking is strictly prohibited during the tour.

Meeting Point

Wakabakagu Co., Ltd. Showroom 若葉家具株式会社 ショールーム