About a Building up ceremony Once the hut skeleton is complete, we will hold a Building up ceremony to thank the construction so far and pray for its completion. Next, sprinkle rice cakes and coins from the roof of the
Daitoku-ji (大徳寺)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture Daitoku-ji (大徳寺) is a large temple complex in Kyoto, where there are numerous sub temples within. It is also home of a number of highly regarded zen gardens and teahouses in all
About wooden fittings [Shitomido]~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About wooden fittings [蔀戸：Shitomido] One of my favorite wooden fittings is called “Shitomido”. This is to prevent sunlight, wind and rain, and cold. When opening, pull up and fix. It’s dynamic and open, but opening and closing can be a
About TOYU(an eaves gutter)~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About TOYU（an eaves gutter） The one that receives rainwater from the roof to the eaves is called an eaves gutter. At the resthouse of Suikoushya, carpenter Takami broke japanese cedar in half to make an eaves gutter. It is the
The shape of the roof of the temple~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture For more than a thousand years, wood has been the primary building material in Japan. In many parts of the building, the structural framework is often exposed, becoming one of the distinctive
Yasaka Pagoda (八坂の塔)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Yasaka Pagoda (八坂の塔) Deep in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, where the famous Gion District and Yasaka Shrine are located, stands the five-storied Pagoda of Hokan-ji (法観寺), affectionately nicknamed Yasaka Pagoda
Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮) There have been few buildings that captured the imagination of both Japanese and international architects, to the degree which it did as the Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮),
About Banzuke~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Banzuke Many pillars and beams are used in the house. They all look the same to me, but are carpenters making mistakes when assembling the materials? In fact, the symbol “Banzuke” is written on the building materials. Where rows
About Japanese house interior~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Japanese house interior The interior of a Japanese house is very simple. Some rooms have only one table or nothing. Instead of fixing the function of the room (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.), use it flexibly according to
How to plane a Tree with Knots~Japanese woodworking~
Hello! I am Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter. I enjoy woodworking at the Suikoushya in Kyoto. In addition to repairing shrines and renovating old houses, we share fine woodworking with people, hold woodworking classes around the world, and hold joinery