ASAKURA KAGUFounded in 1950 as a paulownia chest of drawers manufacturer. While cherishing the skills inherited from the previous generation, the company aims for "universal and simple manufacturing" that is not bound by stereotypes.
product:KOUBA tour
Thursday, October 26, 2023 , Saturday, October 28, 2023
You can visit the factory while it is in operation.
(Scheduled Times) 13:00 – 17:00
Friday, October 27 and Sunday, October 29, 2023
You can visit the factory while it is in operation.
(Scheduled Times) 9:00 – 12:00
Experience / Workshop
Thursday, October 26, 2023 , Saturday, October 28, 2023
(Schedule)
Paulownia wood stock box: (1) 9:00 – (2) 10:30 (60 – 75 min.)
Mountain cherry stools: 9:00 – (120 – 150 minutes)
Cutting boards: 9:00 – 12:00 (from 10 minutes)
(Contents)
(1) Paulownia wood stock boxes
Make a stock box out of paulownia wood that can hold vegetables, toys, magazines, and anything else you might need. You can also experience the process of sawing and sawing on a planing board.
(2) Mountain cherry stools
Participants will make a stool made of solid wood with a rich sense of materiality. You can take your time in assembling, polishing, and painting.
(3) Cutting board
This is a cutting board making workshop where you can feel the warmth of natural wood. It is small and convenient in size, and can be used for both cooking and as a plate.
(Capacity)
Paulownia wood stock boxes and mountain cherry stools: 5 persons per session
Cutting boards: No capacity *Close when all the materials are available.
(Price)
Paulownia wood stock box: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Mountain cherry stools: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Cutting board: 1,100 yen (tax included)
(Notes)
Reservations required for paulownia stock boxes and mountain cherry stools. (Please contact Asakura Furniture directly.)
Friday, October 27 and Sunday, October 29, 2023
(Schedule)
Paulownia wood stock boxes: 1) 13:00 – 2) 15:00 – (60 – 75 minutes)
Mountain cherry stools: 13:00 – (120 – 150 minutes)
Cutting boards: 13:00 – 17:00 (10 minutes or more)
(Contents)
(1)Paulownia wood stock boxes
Make a stock box out of paulownia wood that can hold vegetables, toys, magazines, and anything else you might need. You can also experience the process of sawing and sawing on a planing board.
(2) Mountain cherry stools
Participants will make a stool made of solid wood with a rich sense of materiality. You can take your time in assembling, polishing, and painting.
(3) Cutting board
This is a cutting board making workshop where you can feel the warmth of natural wood. It is small and convenient in size, and can be used for both cooking and as a plate.
(Capacity)
Paulownia wood stock boxes and mountain cherry stools: 5 persons per session
Cutting boards: No capacity *Close when all the materials are available.
(Price)
Paulownia wood stock box: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Mountain cherry stools: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Cutting board: 1,100 yen (tax included)
(Notes)
Reservations required for paulownia stock boxes and mountain cherry stools. (Please contact Asakura Furniture directly.)
Notes & Rules
KOUBA Tours and Experiences have age and clothing restrictions. Please be sure to read the following in advance.
In KOUBA
Those under junior high school age must be accompanied by a guardian. (Please refrain from attending if you are a preschooler.)
Those under the drunkenness of alcohol are not allowed to participate.
Please follow the instructions of the staff in KOUBA.
Please never touch the equipment or products in KOUBA.
Smoking is completely prohibited in KOUBA.
Before taking photos, please get permission from each KOUBA staff. And, please refrain from using flash.
In advance, please check reservations is required or not.
KOUBA has a limited capacity, so if you have more than 10 people, please contact each KOUBA in advance.
About clothes
Please wear clothing that is no problem even if it gets dirty and shoes that are easy to move.
Please refrain from wearing sandals, high heels, platform shoes, etc. They may cause you falling.
Please refrain from wearing skirts or baggy clothing as there is a risk of getting caught in the machine.
Visit by car
When coming to KOUBA by car, please use each KOUBA parking area or a nearby temporary parking area.
Please note that you may not be able to use the parking area if it is full.
If you do not follow the rules above, we may refuse your participation. Additionally, the organizer and each KOUBA will not take any responsibility for any accidents caused by your fault within the factory.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in order to ensure a safe tour and experience.