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This school will be conducted in English where you will learn intensively about traditional Japanese woodworking. It will be taught directly by an active Japanese carpenter Takami Kawai. By learning about Japanese traditional woodworking with me, you can discover the charms and depth of the Japanese woodworking culture. With these attained skills, working with wood becomes an endless possibility.
Tuition fee
Prices are as follows.
You can sign up and start at any point in the class.
Long-term students will be notified of the discounted price after applying.
Accommodation is included during your stay.
Meals are included Monday through Friday.
2 weeks short class >480000yen
1 month class > 912000yen
1.5 months class > 1296000yen
2 months class > 1632000yen
2.5 months class > 1920000yen
3 months class > 2160000yen
*Note-If you cancel for your reasons, 20000yen will be charged as a refund fee regardless of the period.
【Cancellation Policy】
61 days or more before the start of the course → Full Refund or Change the course date
60 days to 41 days before the start of the course → 20% cancellation fee or Change the course date
40 days to 21 days before the start of the course → No refund、Change the course date
20 days before the start of the course → No refund、No course change
*The course can only be changed to a month where there is still an availability.
2025 woodworking masterclass in Kyoto-Japan
¥ 480,000
Class-1（January 6th to 17th）
Foundation repair work
Post replacement work
Class-2（January 20th to 31st）
Post replacement work
Beam replacement work
Class-3（February 3rd to 14th）
Making 敷居・鴨居 （the doorway frames） for each room
Making 大和天井（the Yamato ceiling）
Class-4（February 17th to 28th）
Making 格天井（the coffered ceiling）
Making 網代天井（the ajiro ceiling）
Class-5（March 3rd to 14th）
Making 小舞天井（the komai ceiling）
Making 床の間（the alcove）
Class-6（March 17th to 28th）
Making 船底天井（the funazoko ceiling）
Making 朝鮮貼り床（the Korean flooring）
Class-7（May 5th to 16th)
Making 畳の床（the foundation for the tatami floor)
Making 書院（the shoin）
Class-8（May 19th to 30th)
Making 竿縁天井（the saobuchi ceiling）
Making 駆け込み天井（the kakekomi ceiling)
Class-9（June 2nd to 13th）
Making 靴箱（the shose box)
Making 階段（the stairs）
Class-10（June 16th to 27th）
Making 門（the gate）
Making 土壁（the clay wall）SelectQuantity
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