Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
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This is Japan’s only museum specializing in carpentry tools. In addition to displaying handmade carpentry tools, there are also life-size models of the pillars and joinery of the Kondo Hall (aka the Golden Hall) of Toshodaiji Temple and a life-size teahouse model. The museum building itself, which is an exhibit itself of traditional craftsmanship, is also one of the highlights.
Information
Address
7-5-1 Kumochi-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0056, Japan
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Access
- By Car/Taxi
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- Approximately 5 minutes from the Ikutagawa exit and 6 minutes from the Kyobashi exit of the Hanshin expressway.
- By Public transport
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- Shinkansen: Take the Sanyo Shinkansen to Shin-Kobe station and exit from the Central Exit. The museum is a 3 minute walk away.
- Subway: Take the Kobe Municipal Subway (Seishin-Yamate Line) to Shin-Kobe station and exit from North Exit 2. The museum is a 3 minute walk away.
- City Loop Bus: Take the City Loop bus to “12 Shin-Kobe Station (1F).” The museum is a 3 minute walk away.
- Kobe City Bus: Take the Kobe City Bus (Line 2 or Line 18) to the “Kumochi 6-Choume” stop. The museum is a 2 minute walk away.
- Parking
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- 6 spaces (free)
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