ほっとする店
A shop specializing in Hida's traditional craft of Ichii Itto Bori (Ichii woodcarving). The hand-drawn owl pictures created using Sanchu washi paper are so popular that over 50,000 pieces have been created. The pictures come in seven sizes, from bookmarks to Shikishi paper boards, and framed pieces using solid elm wood are also available. Books have also been published and sold nationwide. Inside the shop, you'll also find craft items made using materials like black persimmon wood, all handmade by Tadao Ushimaru. Look for the sign featuring a Fortune-Inviting Cat, carved from a single piece of cypress wood.
Hida Furukawa may have shot to fame in recent years as the alleged inspiration for some scenes in the hit animation “Your Name” (Kimi no Na wa), but it has been renowned for much longer as a center for woodworking and high-quality artisan craftsmanship. Ancient woodcraft heritage ...
In the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, in the small and rural area of Miyagawacho in Hida City, is the picturesque and charming town of Tanekura. With a harsh climate and tiny population, Tanekura is known for its series of itakura or traditional wooden warehouses which are distinguished due to the...
