The Sound and Story of Craftsmanship

This area prospered as a post town along the “Ancient Tokaido” route when the country was ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was at this peaceful time when Shizuoka became a castle town, and craftsmen from all over Japan gathered here to show off their skills. Their techniques are the roots of the traditional crafts we see today.

Welcome to Takumi-Shuku, where you can try out different crafts under the guidance of professionals. What kind of stories are behind each craft, and Izumigaya itself? Let’s take a look at the workshops together and find out.

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