Experience

Traditional Kumiko Craft Experience

At “KUMIKOZA – Toyama Craft Lounge –”, you can experience the kumiko production process.
Feel the depth of craftsmanship with your own hands.

Participants and staff enjoying a kumiko workshop while holding completed pieces
Participants gathered around a table, taking part in a hands-on kumiko woodworking experience

Mini Kumiko

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No.1

Mini Kumiko

–　Rindo　–

Rindo

A course that allows you to easily experience the basics of kumiko making. Beginners and children can enjoy it with confidence. “Rindo” is a flower that signals the arrival of autumn. It features a beautiful design in which a star appears to float inside a circle.

Price
¥2,000 (person/tax included)
Time span
30 minutes
Capacity
20 persons
Difficulty
Notes
Please make your payment at the reception desk before the experience begins.
A complimentary drink is included with the experience.
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Mini Kumiko

–　Mikado　–

Mikado

A course that allows you to easily experience the basics of kumiko making. Beginners and children can enjoy it with confidence. “Mikado” features a continuous kaleidoscope-like pattern.

Price
¥2,000 (person/tax included)
Time span
30 minutes
Capacity
20 persons
Difficulty
Notes
Please make your payment at the reception desk before the experience begins.
A complimentary drink is included with the experience.
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Mini Kumiko

–　Goma　–

Goma

A step-up course that makes use of kumiko basics. Recommended for those who have experienced the basics or want to try something more challenging. “Goma” carries meanings of wishing for health and longevity, inspired by sesame seeds.

Price
¥2,000 (person/tax included)
Time span
30 minutes
Capacity
20 persons
Difficulty
Notes
Please make your payment at the reception desk before the experience begins.
A complimentary drink is included with the experience.

Original Kumiko

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Original Kumiko

–　Art Palette　–

Art Palette

Choose freely from over ten parts with different wood colors and patterns and combine them to create your own piece. This is a special workshop available only at Toyama Craft Lounge.You can assemble freely or turn your ideas into form. Use 24 parts freely to complete your own original piece.

Price
¥15,000 (person/tax included)
Time span
60 minutes
Capacity
20 persons
Difficulty
Notes
Please make your payment at the reception desk before the experience begins.
A complimentary drink is included with the experience.

Experience Flow

  1. Meet at KUMIKOZA
    (Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled experience time.)

    Payment will be made on-site before the experience.

  2. Introduction to the Experience (Approx. 5 minutes)

  3. Experience (Approx. 30–60 minutes)

If you arrive late, you may not have enough time to complete your piece. Please allow plenty of time for your visit.
The above schedule is an estimate and may vary depending on the day’s circumstances.

Before Participating

Items to Bring

・None in particular.

Clothing

・Your clothes or hands may get dirty. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty.

Important Notes

・The stated duration is an estimate and may vary depending on the content and progress of the experience.

・If the experience is extended at the customer’s request, an additional fee may apply.

・You may experience the activity together with other groups.

・Participation by anyone under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited.

・We cannot accept responsibility for accidents or injuries during the experience caused by customer-related reasons.

・We are not responsible for loss or theft of valuables.

Participation Requirements

・Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a guardian. Reservations only need to be made for the participating child, but please indicate that a guardian will accompany them in the “Questions / Requests” field of the reservation form.

・For groups of 21 or more, please contact us.

Cancellation Policy

・No cancellation fee is charged. However, as materials are prepared in advance, please contact us at least 30 minutes before your reservation time if you wish to cancel.

Special Notes / Disclaimer

・If you arrive late, the experience time cannot be extended. Please arrive on time.

・As materials and tools are limited, please inform us as soon as possible if you need to change the number of participants.

・The experience may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances such as bad weather or equipment issues.

FAQ

About the Experience

I would like to decide on options after seeing the actual items. Can I add them on the day?

Yes, you can add options on the day after checking the items. Please feel free to ask our staff.

Can I take my work home on the same day?

Yes, the items you create during the experience can be taken home the same day.

Fees and Payment

What payment methods are available?

Credit cards, electronic money, and QR payments are accepted. Cash payments are not available.

Reservations and Cancellations

How far in advance should I make a reservation?

Please make your reservation by 7:00 PM on the day before.

Can I participate on the same day?

Please contact us.

Can I change the number of participants or the time?

Changes may be possible, but depend on availability. Please contact us first.

How do I make a group reservation (schools, corporate training, etc.)?

Please make reservations for the required number of people via the reservation form, the same as for general customers.

Access and Parking

Is there parking available?

We apologize, but there is no dedicated parking.
Please use nearby parking facilities.

Facilities

Is photography allowed?

Yes. Please be mindful of other customers’ privacy, and feel free to share on social media.
Commercial use is not permitted.

Can I enter with a wheelchair or stroller?

Yes, you may. To prepare seating, please indicate that you will be participating with a wheelchair in the “Questions / Requests” field when making your reservation.

Foreign Visitors / Multilingual Support

Is guidance available in English or other languages?

Support is provided via English-subtitled videos and translation devices.
If you apply at least two weeks prior to your workshop date, we can arrange an English interpreter.
Please indicate your request for an interpreter in the remarks section of the reservation form.
*¥10,000 per hour (tax included)

KUMIKOZA
– Toyama Craft Lounge –

CiC Building 1F, 1-2-3 Shintomicho, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0002, Japan

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Experiences by advance reservation only)
Closed: Follows CiC’s business schedule