Museo de Herramientas de Carpintería Takenaka

Experiencia fantástica: One of the highlights of my month long trip!

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic place - good size and every section interesting and some amazing things. Went with kids aged 7-12 and all found it fun, even the ones that didn’t want to go at first. Wonderful building and reasonable price.

Experiencia fantástica: Best place I went in Kobe. Wish I had 4hrs to review all the instructions. Fine carpentry art with astonishing history. I would love to come back for it.

Experiencia fantástica: Visited during November 2022. It was a very informative experience, didn't get to join a workshop as was pressing on time.

Experiencia fantástica: What a fascinating museum. If you are in Japan and into woodworking, this is a must-visit place. There is a free-parking lot for only 4 or 5 cars, but there is a railway station nearby. Entrance fee 700 yen. Just wish there is a shop here selling Japanese woodworking tools.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely beautiful museum! The tool collection is nice see and if you are lucky there is a special exhibition on the ground floor as well. A lot in in Japanese so make sure you get an English flyer and get your google translate app ready :)

Experiencia fantástica: Wow wow wow ! maybe im biased because i love woodworking tool already but it was so amazing! The fact that you could interact with lots of things was really really nice. For wood i think it's important to be able to feel it, see how it really works, what it looks like before and at the end! There was english translation and you could see video for almost everything. The masters work was an impressive part, as well as being able to see exemple of building and wood joints. I didnt do one but there is workshop with carpenter there too! No too big building, clean and of course really well made. I stopped to relax in the lounge at the end. Perfect to wind down!

Experiencia fantástica: This Museum is a must for all that are interested in Woodworking, hand tools and Japanese traditional Crafts as well as woodbuilding history in Japan. It is well suited to come with young adults and children, as there are many interactive sections, where you can puzzle with wood joints, draw sawing plans, touch ancient tools and - of course - a lot of wood. Video touchscreens in English are also available. There is an English audio guide for the smart phone (heavily recommended, all texts on exhibits are Japanese only) which has 5-10 subsections per visiting area with about 2-6 minutes text. This really helps to manage your visiting time and focus on the areas you are most interested in. To listen to it all takes about 3 1/2 hours, but you can visit the museum in less time if you focus on specific interests. I had a great day, although I'm not a professional in the field. Will definitely come by again!

Experiencia fantástica: Very good Museum, amazing collection of tools. Good ratio between reading information next to the exhibits and digital information displayed in form of short video clips on TV screens. Also the idea that some of the exhibits can be touched ads the sensory experience as well. All in all Great place to visit !!

Experiencia fantástica: I visited the previous location which was very nice, and the new location is even nicer. Be sure to visit the “lounge” area with a beautiful Japanese garden and appreciate the zen aesthetic and ultra high-end construction details. The museum is literally next door to Shin-Kobe station; exit the station and go left to take the pedestrian walkway accessed via stairs or ramp.

Experiencia fantástica: I visited this museum three years ago and I continue to think about it all the time. It is truly a marvel, and is one the most aesthetic, informative, memorable, and interesting museums I have ever been to. I went in with barely any knowledge or particular interest in carpentry, and I left with a wealth of knowledge that gave me a newfound perspective and much deeper appreciation for Japanese wood working. Cannot recommend this museum enough, particularly putting this near the start of your trip. Also this paper puzzle is one of the coolest souvenirs I’ve ever picked up anywhere.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing museum. Very instructive. Beautiful buildings and garden.

Experiencia fantástica: This is very unique and intersting museum in Kobe. This is all about carpentry tools, history and architectures. What I like about this museum is their ticket design which is done by Philippe Weisbecker. There was his temporary exhibition last year and it was very interesting to see how he percieved Japanese tools, architectures and daily items. :))

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing multi level carpentry tools museum with interactive areas. Has English audio available for explanations.

Experiencia fantástica: If you’re passionate about carpentry, this place is brilliant. They have signs in English so it’s easy to understand, but we ended up befriending a tour guide who gave us more info and just made the whole thing feel warm and friendly.

Experiencia fantástica: Experience gained from here is very useful and unique. Everyone should visit there.

Experiencia fantástica: Authentic carpenter tools and techniques. Amazing workshops conducted to teach people working with wood. A nice place in the basement has been converted into a wood workshop which houses about 20-25 people with workshop assistants skilled to use the wood machinery.

Experiencia fantástica: Unbelievably interesting and aesthetic. Rich history explained. Hands on examples of intricate traditional joins. Wood smells. Friendly staff (some English). Great multilingual free audio guide. Reasonably priced. This museum is a real gem.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic place! very well organized wood craft tools in full range collected since ancient Japan. Very impressive! Whom is interested in wood craft even beginner or interested in the woodland management of mt. Rokko would be fully satisfied. Entrance Fee Yen500.

Experiencia fantástica: Very good exhibition. A lot of carpentry tools and explanations on how they were used. A quick travel in time.

Experiencia fantástica: Woodwork workshop was an awesome experience with the elderly carpenter volunteers. The exhibits were informative and the architecture and design was amazing

Experiencia fantástica: A fascinating look into the history of woodworking, Japanese ingenuity, and what goes into making what you see everyday. There are interactive exhibits, videos, and even a workshop that makes it fun for everyone even children. At the workshop you can pay a nominal fee to make one of several available designs ranging from $1-$20. The videos are available in Japanese, English, Korean (한국어), and Chinese. Definitely worth it for an hour or two. I know at least some of the workers speak English so you can have a tour if you can’t speak Japanese.

Experiencia fantástica: Overall, the museum is beautiful, unique, not too large, and feels like a combination of an art gallery, a history museum, and a workshop. They had museum volunteers, ours was a sweet lady, who was happy to talk to those who could understand the language. Also, they do have storage lockers available, for a 100 yen deposit.

Experiencia fantástica: Small but delightful and stunning museum about carpentry. Good to spend a few hours learning about the naunces of carpentry techniques from the past. Good for non Japanese visitors due to the availability of audio guides and English captions at the exhibits.

Experiencia fantástica: Simply a wonderful museum . It is a beautiful museum The museum is 3 levels starting at the the top level and work your way down. It is handicapped accessible and has handicapped bathroom facilities Tells a great story of carpentry in Japan. Great selection of tools, wood and types of joinery used in Japanese carpentry. The museum has a hands on section for adults and children and the museum is free. If enjoy the art of design and carpentry this is certainly a museum to visit if you are in Kobe.

Experiencia fantástica: Historical Wood Construction museum. Amazing Japanese carpenter technical skill and their history

Experiencia fantástica: This museum was an absolute delight -- the space was beautiful, they explained the different processes in detail (and in English), and had a large amount of hands-on aspects. Didn't do a workshop, but wish we did!

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing to learn about the various joints used instead of nails. Had fun trying to assemble or take apart the various types of joints. There is a pleasant scent of wood and touching some of them added another dimension to the experience. An eye opener into traditional Japanese architecture. The building itself is a piece of art!

Experiencia fantástica: Right now they hold a special exhibition about architecture in anime movies (mostly Miyazaki). It is so popular that almost all thematic souvenirs are sold out :) Great place to get know about Japanese carpentry. They even have a Hall of Fame with masterpieces from well-known families. Everything has English translation.

Experiencia fantástica: May be this Museum is the best place for my trip ....they show all know how of Japanese wood work!!

Experiencia fantástica: This place is fantastic to learn about carpentry right from the stone age to the modern days. Make sure to borrow the free audio guide from the counter (only available for foreigners) that has explanations in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Also ensure that you have enough time and energy to browse through the whole place! There are also interactive exhibits and books related to carpentry on display. Highly recommended!

Experiencia fantástica: Nice little gem in Shin Kobe if you appreciate carpentry and wood work. Takenaka is one of the oldest construction company in the world dating back some 500 years. The museum show cased development of tool, building style, construction method, and wood. They have audio guide in multiple languages so very easy for me to understand the displayed items. There is a full size mock-up of a temple column where you have access to a mezzanine to view the bracket up close. A half completed tea house showing construction techniques. And my favorite is a set of various Japanese joineries which you can assemble and take a apart, and behind the set is a full size house frame so you know how and where different joineries are used in a typical house construction. Highly recommended if you are in architecture or construction trade.

Experiencia fantástica: Great museum of you're interested in Japanese tools and their history. There is a full tea house "naked" and a temple column sample.