Popular tourist area in Kanagawa Prefecture “Kamakura/Shonan”
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Kamakurabori Museum
View of the museum 
Kuwabun three-legged table (Muromachi period) 
Sculpture experience (marubon) 
Experience
A museum where you can meet the history and works of traditional craft Kamakura-bori, which was born in medieval Kamakura and has been carefully handed down to the present day.
In the permanent exhibition, about 50 Kamakura-bori works and related materials such as Buddhist utensils, tea utensils, and daily miscellaneous goods from the Muromachi period to the present age are exhibited.
In addition, videos of the production process are always shown in the hall, and there are also production workshops such as a two-hour sculpture experience!
[Popular, workshop!Two-hour sculpture experience class]
A hands-on classroom where you can learn the basic method of carving Kamakura-bori, "Yagen carving," using a special chisel.
Even beginners can participate with peace of mind with careful guidance from a full-time instructor.Why don't you experience it as a memory of sightseeing in Kamakura?
* Elementary and junior high school coasters 1,700 yen, Marubon 3,000 yen
* General round tray 3,800 yen
* For those who wish, lacquering is also available for a fee.
| Location | 2-15-13 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture Kamakura Sculpture Hall 3F |
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| Access | 5 minutes walk from the east exit of "Kamakura" station |
| TEL | 0467-25-1502 |
| website | http://museum.kamakuraborikaikan.jp |
| Museum Hours of Operation | 10:00-16:00 (Temporarily closed from 13:00-14:00) |
| Museum Holidays | Mondays, Tuesdays, summer, year-end and New Year holidays, other temporary holidays |
| Museum Admissions Fee | [General] Permanent exhibition: 300 yen *Prices differ for special exhibitions |
| Parking | None |
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Updated: 2024.04.02