Nousaku

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Nousaku

Try metal-casting with a 400-year-old traditional method at the historical shop.

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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

  • A free 30 min tour lets you watch the craftsmanship.
  • Casting workshop is 1000 yen and up. You can make a reservation online.
  • If you need language assistance, contact them by phone or email ahead of time.
  • In the adjoining cafe, have a meal on the tinware made by Nousaku.

Photos

  • Nousaku goods favored for the stylish designs

    Nousaku goods favored for the stylish designs

  • You can make your own tinware such as a cup

    You can make your own tinware such as a cup

  • A Nousaku staff will be a tour guide on their craftsmanship in the factory

    A Nousaku staff will be a tour guide on their craftsmanship in the factory

  • The cafe serves food on Nousaku tinware

    The cafe serves food on Nousaku tinware

  • Office & factory received the Good Design Award in 2019

    Office & factory received the Good Design Award in 2019

Reviews

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  • 劉淑娟

    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

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)