很特別的地方,可以觀察傳承傳統的~職人工藝⋯還有體驗造型哦
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Nousaku
Try metal-casting with a 400-year-old traditional method at the historical shop.
This metal casting company was established in 1916 in Takaoka City which has developed as a casting town for over 400 years. Earlier, they made teaware, Buddhist ceremonial ware, vases, etc. but lately they are expanding into interior goods. Their tableware made of 100% tin, the first in the world, are attracting domestic and international attention to their technology and designs.
There is a factory tour for you to watch the traditional craftsmanship with a guide, and the popular metal casting workshop for you to experience making a cast. In the raw casting method, sand is pressed together to make a cast for tin cups, plates, trays, etc. You get involved in making a cast, polishing, and engraving a mark the same way the pros process. They offer two courses - 30-min course for elementary children and older, and 90-min. course for middle schoolers and older. The hot tin is poured into the cast by the staff in both courses, and you can take the finished creation home with you.
There is a cafe where food is served on the tinware made by Nousaku. Enjoy light meals, sweets, lunch, afternoon tea, etc.
Highlights
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A free 30 min tour lets you watch the craftsmanship.
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Casting workshop is 1000 yen and up. You can make a reservation online.
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If you need language assistance, contact them by phone or email ahead of time.
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In the adjoining cafe, have a meal on the tinware made by Nousaku.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 能作(のうさく)
- Postal Code
- 939-1119
- Address
- 8-1 Office Park, Takaoka City, Toyama
- Telephone
- 0766-63-0001
- Closed
- The year-end and New Year’s Day (Factory tour: closed on Sundays, holidays and irregular Saturdays)
- Hours
- 11:00am-8:00pm (Factory tour: 11am-4:30pm, Cafe: L. O. 5:30pm)
- Admission
- Free (Workshop has a separate charge)
- Directions
- From JR Johana Line / Himi Line, Takaoka Station or Shin-Takaoka Station, ride the World Heritage Bus to Nousakumae Stop and walk a little
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)