Kisai Kobo（Era’s Natural Wood Gallery）

木彩工房

Mr.Kojima of Kisai Kobo whether awake or asleep always think of wood! To make furniture, one needs the right tools to chip at the wood of course! Moreover, according to Mr.Koijma, ”Metal fittings do not last long!” Therefore, the hinges and screws are also made of wood!

”My goal is make Japanese furniture that will last 100 years!” For that reason, he posses real enthusiasm for making wooden furniture! Of course one needs not only finesse, but also a great deal of time to make hand-made goods! ”The age of the wood which is used to make authentic furniture is over 100 years old. I can sense this in the time it takes me to make the goods. I want my furniture to be appreciated and used as much as possible”, says Mr.Kojima. Come and visit this studio to see for yourself the furniture on display that one will want to ”use your whole life.”

Address (Japanese)	831-0033　福岡県大川市幡保176-23
Address	176 Hataho, Okawa City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-87-1165（木彩工房）
Contact	Kisai Kobo（Era’s Natural Wood Gallery）
Fax Number	0944-87-1165
Open	9am-6pm
Closed	None
Price	Credit cards welcome
Car Park	Unavailable
Access	25 minute drive from Yama Interchange off of the Kyushu Expressway 5 minute walk from Hataho bus stop after getting on the bus at Yanagawa Station of the Nishtetsu Tenjin Omuta Line